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He must be a iron horse to do what he did! . He had a very hard race at Aintree, but because of his age and the stage he is at in his career I decided to let him take his chance, and maybe I wouldn't have done it with a young horse. He probably doesn't do as much at home as he used too, so we put the cheekpieces on him, and we put a stablemate up beside him as well. Mourad (finished fifth) is coming back to himself as well. We got him out of a claimer in France so they are not all expensive horses. With Punchestown being a week later this year, it means the race in France will come a week sooner, so we might skip Punchestown and go for the Prix Barka and then the Franch Champion. I've a list of people who want him when he is retired for a hack, but I might have to jump the queue myself! W P Mullins, trainer

The Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Upsie (FR), placed third, ridden by D.J. Casey, and trained by W.P. Mullins. Evidence was heard from the rider and trainer concerned, and from Mr Noel O'Brien, Senior Turf Club National Hunt Handicapper. D.J. Casey, stated that his instructions were to drop the filly in, get her jumping, and get her to come home as best she could. He said he knew there would be alot of pace in the race and he was happy to drop her in off the fast pace, and even still she was a little keen, but he kept giving her a chance to fill her lungs up and give her the best chance to come home well. He stated he put her into the race from the third last and felt he had obtained his best possible placing. W.P. Mullins confirmed the instructions, stating he knew there would be plenty of pace in the race, and he felt the best chance for this filly was to come from behind, as he isn't quite sure what her optimum trip is yet and he didn't see the point of riding her handily in a race where he had 2 other runners, both of which were confirmed stayers. He added that he was satisfied with the ride and that the filly had achieved her best possible placing of third, having been beaten by two better horses. He thought the better ground today suited his charge and he didn't know what plans he had for the filly going forward. Mr Noel O'Brien evaluated the level of form for the Stewards, saying the filly had ran up to the form she has shown previously. The Stewards also received a report from the Turf Club Veterinary Officer who stated that Upsie (FR) was Post Race Normal. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards noted the explanations offered.

A hurdle race for five yrs old and upwards
Weights - 11st 3lb; Mares allowed 7lb
Penalties - (to count from 1st April, 2012) Winner of three hurdle races or a Grade 3 hurdle race 3lb extra; Of two Grade 3 hurdles or a Grade 2 hurdle race 5lb extra; Of a Grade 1 hurdle race 7lb extra