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P. Townend, rider of Great Khan trained by E. J. O'Grady, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount made a noise down the back straight and struggled thereafter

At the request of the Stewards, J.M. Moore, rider of Global Racing, trained by Gavin Cromwell, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that he was unable to account for his mount's poor run and that he was disappointed with the performance

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Global Racing, trained by Gavin Cromwell, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

A novice steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards which and at entry, are rated 113 or less , also open to horses which, at entry, are rated 114-123 in steeplechases)
Weights - 5-y-o 10st 10lb; 6-y-o and up 11st
Penalties - Performances in steeplechases before 12th March -for every 1lb above the rating of 113 1lb extra; On or after 12th March for each steeplechase race won 6lb extra; Note Horses which, at entry, have not run in two or more steeplechases and/or do not have a published steeplechase rating may enter and run at the discretion of the handicapper provided their steeplechase rating is 123 or less.