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We were a bit worried about the ground. He had a good run in Fairyhouse but the ground was deplorable that day. Denis got a good feel off him then. It's not ideal conditions for him yet — he's a nice little horse though and he'll probably go to Punchestown. Tom Doran is in Wexford and it's his Mrs' birthday. I can't for the life of me understand why Denis is not being used more too. It's sad to see Paul Carberry being retired but he's the next lad I'd have to Carberry riding for me. Once you leg him up you have no worries. Tom sent me seven and he has nine horses with me there now. Some of them will be nice on better ground. Hopefully we can keep banging in winners for him. S J Mahon, trainer

The Stewards requested a report from S.J.Mahon, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Carrig Cathal (GB), placed first, as compared with its recent form. S.J. Mahon stated that this was his charges third run from his yard. In his first run, Carrig Cathal was unknown to him and jumped badly. In his last run at Fairyhouse, S.J

Mahon fitted a tongue tie for the first time and expected a better run from his charge however he stopped quickly on heavy, difficult conditions. In the opinion of S.J. Mahon, today's shorter distance suited his charge better and explained his improvement in form. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the explanation offered

L.P. Dempsey, rider of Chatham Street Lad, trained by Michael Winters, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount never travelled on the ground.

An extended handicap hurdle for four yrs old and upwards (130 = 11st 10lb)
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap to carry 6lb extra for each hurdle race won. Alternative Handicap