See also » Manomine bags third win this month
we knew he liked it around here and it is horses for courses especially around here - I think this owner (Jimmy Matthews) would nearly buy a house in Downpatrick!. It was quite a big surprise (that he jumped well). This is why it has taken us so long to come hurdling because his jumping has been awful. His maiden hurdle and all he was absolutely appalling. He was different class today and he seems to be enjoying himself. Whatever Kate Kelly did in that Punchestown charity race, we have to thank her!. Maybe in a better quality race he could settle in. He just has a big long stride and he just seems to be enjoying himself (out in front). R K Watson, trainer

The Stewards advised John Joseph Hanlon, trainer of Novel Character, that a repeat of this horse's behaviour (very unruly in parade ring, chute and at the start) may render the horse liable to suspension in future

The Stewards received a report from the Clerk of the Scales, Ms. Colleen Murphy, that D.P. Holden, rider of Pat Coyne, trained by John W. Nicholson, placed 6th, weighed in 1.1lbs light following this race. Evidence was heard from the rider and trainer concerned. The rider stated that he could not account for the difference between his weighing out and weighing in weight other than he could have lost it in sweat during the race on a particularly warm day. The trainer stated that he placed all the equipment he received at weighing out on his charge and could not account for the discrepancy. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards disqualified Pat Coyne from 6th place in accordance with Rule 231 (i) and took no further action.

R.A. Doyle, rider of Greenandwhitearmy trained by Neil McKnight, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount's saddle slipped

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Novel Character, trained by John Joseph Hanlon, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be sore on its right side girth area. Samples were taken for analysis.

An extended handicap hurdle for four yrs old and upwards rated 80-95
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap to carry 4lb extra for each hurdle race won
Riders - Confined to Professional under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52 (iii). Allowances (which are not cumulative, up to and including 21st May) who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed 4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed 2lb No allowance to riders under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed.