See also » Verdant Place again shows his liking for Navan
He doesn't like it tacky, and it was a big worry coming here. He would be happier on ground that is getting softer rather than ground that is drying. Simon said they weren't going that deep in it which was a big help. Anything between soft and yielding he is fine on. It is great that he gets through it, and he loves it around here which is a big help. Simon was a lot happier with the way he jumped. We might come back here next month for the Listed race that he actually ran in last year. We'll see what the handicapper does with him and see what Frank (Berry) says. It looks like a good option for him. This season has been going great with him. He was a bit disappointing last season, but this season he is really back to himself and we have got a clear run with him. He is running away as well as expected. Patrick T Foley, trainer

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the closing stages of this race involving Verdant Place, ridden by S.D. Torrens, placed first, and Harvey's Quay, ridden by J.S. McGarvey, placed fourth, where it appeared there was contact between the two. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. S. D. Torrens stated that he felt he had the horse to go widest of all, that Mr. McGarvey was entitled to go back to his line and he suffered very minor interference. J. S. McGarvey stated that his mount went left at the third last and when he went back to his racing line there was minor contact. He added that as soon as there was he pulled back in and gave the horse on his outer a lot of room. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

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