See also » Wishmoor gains repeat win in the veterans race
I’m absolutely thrilled and that’s been his target all summer. He won this race last year. He’s been good at home but I’ve been a bit concerned as it’s taken him a while to come into form on the track. Ricky gave him a never say die ride and I’m not sure if any other jockey would have won on him today. He got a really good tune out of him. He did the same here last year with the fences down the back but did eventually warm up to his jumping. The veterans race in Navan will be the plan again and we also have the Ulster National in mind. J F Levins, trainer

The Stewards interviewed G.B. Noonan, rider of Dubai Devils, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who accepted that he was in breach of Regulation 10

Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that G.B. Noonan was in breach of R10.3(g)(frequency) and R10.3(i)(time to respond) and having considered his record they suspended him for 4 racedays

The Stewards received a request from Patrick J. F. Hassett, trainer of Mosstown Miller, to substitute the nominated rider C.P. McNamara (stood down), with P.K. Donovan, who would be weighing out at 3lbs overweight. The trainer stated despite his best efforts, he was unable to secure the services of a rider who could make the weigh at short notice and failure to allow permission would mean he would have to withdraw his charge. Having considered the request, the Stewards allowed the overweight on this occasion under the provisions of Rule 198(vii)(b)

The Stewards requested a report from J.F. Levins, trainer as to the apparent improvement in form of Wishmoor, placed first, as compared with its recent form. J.F. Levins reported that his charge found the ground too quick on its last two outings. He attributed the testing conditions today alongside the drop in class as having brought about the apparent improvement in form. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the contents of the report.

An extended handicap steeplechase for ten years old and upwards (123 = 11st 10lbs)
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 11st 10lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 9st 12lbs
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each steeplechase won.