See also » First-track-double-for-trainer-Roger-McGrath
That’s my first double on the track. It’s not many days that we would have two running on the one day!. She deserves it and is a very honest and consistent mare. It’s hard enough to win these mares’ races with the bonus and it’s great as we have all the family at home. She will probably stay over hurdles and go chasing next year. She stays well and Paul advised me to come here instead of Listowel where there is a two and a half miles mares that I had in the back of my mind. My father-in-law John Motherway owns her. I’m based in Aglish which is West Waterford close to the Cork border. Roger Joseph McGrath, trainer

The Stewards enquired into possible interference between the second last and the final hurdle involving Shanacoole, ridden by D.J. O'Keeffe, placed first and Emma Prada, ridden by Mr J.L. Scallan, placed second

Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Mr. J.L. Scallen stated that he did not receive any interference approaching the final hurdle. D.J. O' Keeffe stated that he took all steps to straighten his mount and that he did not hear a shout from Mr. J.L. Scallen. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that no alteration to the Judge's placings was warranted and they therefore took no further action.

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-102
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st and the minimum weight shall not be less than 9st 12lbs
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each hurdle race won.