Thurles Result

See also » Well-backed 'warrior' progressing nicely
It was a good performance and Denis (O'Regan) was good on him - he rode him with fierce confidence, that's the way he rides and he was very good. He is a lovely, improving horse and is coming forward the whole time. I still think it'll be another year before he is a proper horse. Today's race was a grand race to progress and we'll see what's coming up. We might wait for the Dorans Pride novice hurdle at Limerick over Christmas. Jonathan Sweeney, trainer

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Quantum Realm, trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal. Samples were taken for analysis

D.N. Russell, rider of Quantum Realm trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount stopped very quickly

The Stewards interviewed B.J. Cooper, rider of Idas Boy, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence B.J. Cooper admitted that he had exceeded the whip guidelines. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that B.J. Cooper was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended B.J. Cooper for three racedays.

A novice hurdle for five years old and upwards that are EBF eligible and that have not run under any Rules of Racing as a two or three yr old and have not won a steeplechase and have not won more than one hurdle race
Weights - 11st 6lbs Mares allowed 7lbs
Penalties - Penalty - Winner of a hurdle race 6lb extra