See also » Noble Crusade continues on sharp upward curve
That was good, he's just hit a vein of form. They went a good lick, which probably helped as he stays very well. It's great to have the lads here, they weren't here the last day. They are staying up for the night, they've come from Limerick and elsewhere. Keithen was very good, again he did nothing wrong. He had a bad draw but got him in and went from there - we're very happy. They've been very patient with him. You could think about stepping up to two miles, that would be an option. He's handicapped over hurdles, and I'd say he's probably a two-and-a-half mile horse over hurdles. He's a fun horse. John C McConnell, trainer

The Raceday Stewards interviewed S.R Markey, rider of Gracesolution, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, S.R. Markey accepted he was in breach of the Regulation. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied S.R. Markey was in breach of R.10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his record in this regard(first offence), they suspended him for one raceday

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the home straight involving Turf Range, ridden by D. King, unplaced, Hasten Slowly, ridden by C.D. Fahy, unplaced , and Three Comets (GER), ridden by J. Kearney, unplaced, where it appeared Hasten Slowly drifted badly left causing interference. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. J. Kearney stated that he kept a straight line and had to take a slight check. D. King stated he had to take a slight check off heels. C.D Fahy stated that his mount hung violently left and he tried to correct her immediately but he knew he had already caused interference. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found C.D Fahy, was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly, and having considered his record in this regard(first offence) the Raceday Stewards suspended him for one raceday

C.D. Fahy, rider of Hasten Slowly, trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung badly left up the straight.

An extended handicap for four years old and upwards rated 47-65
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.
Riders - Apprentices who hold an Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing issued by any recognised Turf Authority and who have not lost the right to claim the 5lb allowance (65 winners) Allowances - (up to and including 19th February and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden 10 *winners allowed..........7lb Apprentices who have not ridden 20 *winners allowed..........4lb Apprentices who have not ridden 30 *winners allowed..........2lb *Including races under any N.H. Rules