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The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Act In Time, trained by Padraig Roche, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be blowing hard and had fresh grazes on both stifles post race

The Stewards requested a report from Henry de Bromhead, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Or Jaune De Somoza (FR), placed first, as compared with its recent form. Alan Coady, Authorised Representative of H. de Bromhead, reported that his charge's previous run was on soft ground and that he prefers racing over fences on good ground. Today's ground combined with a claiming rider on board assisted Or Jaune De Somoza and brought about an improvement in form. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the explanation offered

M.P. Walsh, rider of Act In Time trained by Padraig Roche, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount never travelled and pulled up

D.F. O'Regan, rider of Rocky Court trained by A.J.Martin, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was reluctant to start and pulled up early on.

An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards (140 = 11st 10lbs)
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each steeplechase won.