[1] The winner Palms Printer received £2,000[2] and was trained by Paddy McEvoy and owned by Alf Heale.

Defending champion Duleek Dandy was also entered for the event but had suffered a broken hock in late summer.

[6] First round casualties included both of the Clonalvy brothers, Duleek Dandy and two other strongly supported runners Careless Look and Prairie Flash.

[6] In the semi-finals Palms Printer beat early leader Clopook to win in 28.69, third spot went to Spider Hill.

It was Oregon Prince that led at the first but moved wide allowing Palms Printer room to take a decisive lead.