See also » Drumgill hits the mark for Ryan
He’s a magical horse. Things just didn’t go his way in Punchestown (last time) and he was very unlucky he didn’t win the Mayo National,. He got a fall in Galway and lost his way a little bit after it. That’s seven races he’s won now, he’s a phenomenal horse. He’s a well-bred horse and a good strong horse. The Dan Moore (January 10th) back here will probably be his next run. On soft ground he’s better over two miles. John Patrick Ryan, trainer

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Ifiwerearichman, trained by Paul Nolan, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

The Raceday Stewards reviewed the false start of this race and were satisfied that it was caused by Touch Me Not, ridden by J. Smith, breaking into a canter despite the riders best efforts. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Mirazur West, trained by W.P. Mullins, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

D. Robinson, rider of Captains Nephew, trained by P.J. Rothwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount went wrong behind

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Captains Nephew, trained by P.J. Rothwell, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be lame on its right hind

R. Deegan, rider of Ifiwerearichman, trained by Paul Nolan, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a bad mistake at the first fence and he felt it go wrong but it was subsequently alright.

An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards that at entry have run at least four times in steeplechases (150 = 11st 12lbs)
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.