See also » Honour makes "a grand start"
You couldn't be happier. It's a grand start. They are a great bunch of lads (the Not Even Maybe Syndicate) that own him. They used to have Nearest The Pin and Hold The Pin with me,. He was bought to go jumping and mix it. He wants top of the ground so we thought we'd start him off here before we go hurdling. He's schooled and can do both jobs. A J Martin, trainer

The Stewards enquired into an incident at the first bend involving Pure Action, ridden by K.J. Manning, Robe Of Honour (USA), ridden by C.P. Hoban, and Amazing Mary, ridden by R.P. Whelan, where it appeared Robe of Honour (USA) and Amazing Mary received interference. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. K.J. Manning stated that his mount failed to handle the bend and shifted to the outer causing interference to the horses outside him. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards deemed the incident accidental in nature and took no further action. The Stewards received reports from P.W. Murtagh, Turf Club Clerk of the Scales, regarding the fact that G.P. Brouder, rider of Stoichkhov, presented himself to weigh out at 3 lbs overweight in Race 3 and 3lbs overweight on Society Ranger in Race 4. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who stated that he had indicated at declaration that he would possibly present to weigh out at 2lbs overweight however his usual routine had been unavoidably altered prior to racing and he had not been able to get down to the required weight on the day. The Stewards gave the rider permission to carry the overweight in both instances. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that G.P. Brouder was in breach of Rule 231 and having taken his record into account suspended him for three race days.

For four yrs old and upwards, maidens at starting
Weights - 9st 7lb; Fillies allowed 5lb;