See also » Pinkerton-makes-it-two-from-two-on-hurdling-debut
He didn't get sold to anybody and is my own as he got held up and went lame behind. I don't know what he did and we sent him everywhere and nobody could find what was wrong. I left him off for nearly a year and he came sound and that's now two runs and two wins,. He has been doing things right at home and we were pretty sweet on him. He probably wants further and had the option of going to Gowran (on Thursday) but I was concerned the ground could become awful sticky. He is a nice horse and is going the right way. We'll aim for the Final as we have to get a few quid back somewhere! Noel Meade, trainer

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Prince Zaltar (FR), trained by P.J. Rothwell, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

A. McCurtin, rider of Galmar trained by John J. Walsh, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left throughout

M.J. Doyle, rider of Prince Zaltar (FR) trained by P.J. Rothwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount didn't feel right behind and subsequently pulled up

I.J. Power, rider of Toon Town, trained by John J. Walsh, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount got impeeded by the faller

The Stewards enquired into an incident approximately one furlong from the finish involving Pinkerton, ridden by S.W. Flanagan and John Cannon (GB), ridden by B.J. Cooper, where it appeared interference may have occurred

Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. S.W. Flanagan stated that he thought he was clear of John Cannon but even so felt he had left enough room. B.J. Cooper stated that he received a bump but he had plenty of room and it made no difference to the running of his horse. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards took no further action other than to advise S.W. Flanagan to ride with more awareness in future

P.J. Rothwell, trainer of Prince Zaltar (FR), reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his charge was wrong behind and pulled up but was found to be fine after coming back in.

A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible and which had been purchased as an unraced three or four year old at Public Auction under the hammer in Ireland or Great Britain for #30,000 or less at a recognised National Hunt Sale and that have not been purchased at Public Auction under the hammer in Ireland or Great Britain for any more than #30,000 at any time and that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing other than one I.N.H. flat race or N.H. flat race value not more than #12,000
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 1lbs 5-y-o and up 12st Mares allowed 7lbs