See also » Lilian Bland wins finale for owner/trainer Hennessy
she's not winning out of turn and has been to every rodeo this year. Over hurdles, she always seems to bump into a wicked well-handicapped one. We saw this race coming up a few months ago and when the handicapper dropped her 1lb, she was in on rock-bottom and I said 'lovely’!. She is not the easiest to ride and can be wicked keen but he (Deegan) is the most underrated rider in the country. She is fierce well-bred, is a half-sister to an American Grand National winner (Noah And The Ark) and a sister bred Tripoli Flyer who won a Grade 2 the other day. there's a handicap chase in Thurles that she won last year in two weeks time and I would imagine that is where we will go. I'd only have two in, one for the track and one for point-to-pointing. Niall Patrick Hennessy, trainer

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Deons Diamond, trained by P.J. Rothwell, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Tankardstown Diva, trained by Ian Patrick Donoghue, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

An extended handicap steeplechase for five years old and upwards mares only (120 = 11st 12lbs)
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won.