See also » Persistence-pays-off-with-Shantelle
It feels like it was worth it now (the wait to win a race). It's been a long journey with her overall,. She was third in Thurles and she was brought down in Cork so she's been knocking on the door. Katie was right. She said to step her up in trip and that she'd be better. John and Alison Kennedy are the owners and I've been friends with John since our school days in Carlow so I'm really delighted for them. They were brave to keep going with her and it's great to see them rewarded. R Donohoe, trainer

B. Browne, rider of Cappuccino Man trained by Oliver McKiernan, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount stopped very quickly

R.P. Treacy, rider of Rudy Catrail trained by E.Sheehy, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount ran free

T. Ryan, rider of Eglise Des Champs trained by W.J.Austin, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung right and jumped right throughout

E. O'Connell, rider of Nicat's Benefit trained by Miss Elizabeth Anne Lalor, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount stopped very quickly and pulled up

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Rudy Catrail trained by E.Sheehy was found to have pulled a left fore shoe post race

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Cappuccino Man, trained by Oliver McKiernan, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be blowing hard post race

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Shakeytry, trained by E. J. O'Grady, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

An extended handicap hurdle for four yrs old and upwards rated 80-95
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap to carry 4lb extra for each hurdle race won.