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Stepping up in trip and jumping helped him today. I know he made a mistake at the last but at home he has been jumping very well. He is a nice jumper and a nice horse that will go up in trip again I think. It has taken him a while to learn how to race. In his bumpers he was very green. Hopefully he might improve again to win a novice hurdle or two. He is owned by Neville Eager and a few pals of his. He is named in honour of their good friend Breda Miley who had cancer but is well at the moment. W P Mullins, trainer

The Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Half Shot, ridden by J.J. Slevin, and trained by Norman Lee

Evidence was heard from the rider and trainer concerned. J.J. Slevin, stated that his instructions were to drop his mount out and get it to settle, as it can be very keen, and to do his best from there. He added that his mount did not jump great and is a big raw horse that did not come down the hill at all well on the final circuit and hung badly left in the latter part of the race. Norman Lee, stated that his charge is very keen at home and it wore a hood today as it is quite highly strung. Norman lee expressed his satisfaction with the ride his charge received. The Stewards also received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer who stated that Half Shot was post race normal. Samples were taken for further analysis. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards noted the explanations given and took no further action other then to advise J. J. Slevin to be seen to make more of an effort in the closing stages

J.J. Slevin, rider of Half Shot trained by Norman Lee, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung left.

A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 9lbs 5-y-o and up 12st Mares allowed 7lbs