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He’s a lovely big horse and was very backward all last year. He showed nothing last season but has just started to come along. He can only improve,. Noel Meade, trainer

The Stewards enquired into possible interference in the closing stages involving Highland Charge, ridden by Mr Pat Taaffe, placed first and Reality Cheque, ridden by Mr P.W. Mullins, placed second, where it appeared Reality Cheque met with interference. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards made no alteration to the Judge's placings. They were, however of the opinion that Mr Pat Taaffe was in breach of Rule 214(careless riding) and having considered his record, they suspended him for 2 racedays. Mr. Justice Tony Hunt, Acting Steward, absented himself from this enquiry

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Justice Leonie Reynolds (Chairman), Mr. Justice Tony Hunt, Dr. Frank Kenny, Mr. Michael Daly

An I.N.H. flat race for five, six and seven years old only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing
Weights - 12st 2lbs Mares allowed 7lbs
Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules (other than Apprentices) who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (iii) (up to and including 24th November) may also ride in this race.