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Mr O. McGill, rider of Supposedtobe, trained by Noel C. Kelly, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got squeezed up badly coming to the second last

J.B. Foley, rider of Master Splinter, trained by Mary Ellen Doyle, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left up the straight

D.J Gilligan, rider of Valsorpresa (GB), trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount's saddle slipped

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the closing stages involving Atreides, ridden by R.J. Condon, placed third, and Master Splinter, ridden by J.B. Foley, placed second, where it appeared R.J. Condon had to check his mount. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. R.J. Condon stated that his mount jumped well and he was going for a gap but was not able to fill it. J.B. Foley stated that his mount hung badly left and he tried his best to keep him straight. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence,the Raceday Stewards were satisfied no further action was warranted

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident coming to the second last hurdle involving Pro Bono, ridden by P.K

Donovan, placed first, Supposedtobe, ridden by Mr O. McGill, placed sixth, and Master Splinter, ridden by J.B

Foley, placed second, where it appeared they got tight for room. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that it was the fault of the loose horse coming in on the riders' ground and so no further action was warranted

J.S. McGarvey, rider of Pahlavi, trained by John Joseph Hanlon, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran out and was then pulled up.

A hurdle for five years old and upwards, maidens at starting
Weights - 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs