Leopardstown Result

See also » Lantern shows he's one for the 'bigger track'
I rode work on this horse the other day and felt he'd win. He didn't really handle the track (at Thurles) the last day. He's probably a better horse at a bigger track, and he might be suited by running in a better race carrying a nice weight,. He's 109 over hurdles and had good runs in maidens. There is a rated race in Limerick the week after Cheltenham over two and a half miles and he might run in that. Karl Thornton, trainer

The Stewards received a report from Mr.P.W.Murtagh , Turf Club Clerk of the Scales, regarding the fact that J.P. O'Sullivan , rider of Minmore Oscar, weighed in at 1.4 lbs overweight. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that the rider was in breach of Rule 231 and having considered his record cautioned him concerning his future responsibilities in this regard. D.J. Hand, rider of Mr Goodenough trained by John F.Robinson, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung badly. S.J. Crimin, rider of Moss Grove trained by Robert Tyner, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount made a bad mistake and was pulled up.

An extended handicap steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards (109 = 11st 10lb)
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap; shall not be less than 11st 10lb
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap to carry 4lb extra for each such steeplechase won.
Riders - Confined to Professional under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52 (iii). Allowances (up to and including 1st March and which are not cumulative) who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed 4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed 2lb No allowance to riders under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed.