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We thought the step up in trip would suit him, he was very tough and I’m delighted for (owner) Fran (Mangan), who put his money down and bought him and is now getting his rewards. Beacon Edge also ran a great race under top-weight to finish fourth and the whole way through his career he has been a right horse, but is difficult to place. The winner is a horse on the way up and it was almost the toss of a coin for which one Jack would pick and there was nothing between them in the race. It was a nice pot to win and The Wallpark could now end up trying to qualify for a Pertemps Final at Cheltenham. Fran is actually down in Kerry playing golf today, so I’ll give him some stick over that! I’m delighted for him. Gordon Elliott, trainer

The Raceday Stewards enquired into circumstances where it appeared that Alex Havey refused to follow a request from an official to continue to walk around the parade ring when mounted under the provisions of Regulation 16

Alex Harvey stated that he was hoping to take a prominent position and wanted get to the start quickly so therefore admitted to turning back and refusing to follow a request from an official. Having considered all the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found Alex Harvey was in breach of Regulation 16 and in considering his record in this regard (first offence) they fined him €100

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Toto Too, trained by Gavin Cromwell, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to have blood at both nostrils post race

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Baltic Bird (GB), trained by William Durkan, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

P. Townend, rider of Billericay Dickie, trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a noise

The Raceday Stewards received a report from Mr. H. Hynes, Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Clerk of the Scales, regarding the fact that K.M. Donoghue, rider of Toto Too, weighed in at 1.3 lbs overweight. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who stated that both kickback and that his pads were soaking with sweat may have contributed to the discrepency in the weights. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that K.M. Donoghue was in breach of Rule 231 and in considering his record in this regard (third offence) they suspended him for three racedays

The Raceday Stewards received a report from Mr. H. Hynes, Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Clerk of the Scales, regarding the fact that O.R. Brown, rider of Baltic Bird (GB), weighed in at 3.1 lbs overweight. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who stated that he changed his boots and his polo neck and that he took on too much liquid. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that O.R. Brown was in breach of Rule 231(iii)(by weighing in 3.1lbs overweight) and Rule 198(vi)(changing his equipment after weighing out) and in considering his record in this regard (first offence for both breaches) they suspended him for eight racedays

K.M. Donoghue, rider of Toto Too, trained by Gavin Cromwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards that have run at least three times in hurdle races up to and including 21st July 2024
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race or hurdle races after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.