See also » Burke & O'Keeffe on the mark with Master
That was like watching paint dry! He was running well enough and he deserved to get one but the trouble was to place him, and I actually thought it was too soft for him today. In fairness to the young lad (Darragh O'Keeffe) he got stuck into him and was good. He picked up for him and he kept driving; he's not an easy ride, he's a young man's ride. He took a bit of driving and Darragh is a fit young fella. He has a great owner Tom Murphy, who works in the golf course in Midleton, and he is on every month before he gets the bill looking to pay you; he is a really genuine owner and I'm delighted for him to have a bit of luck. Tom has had great fun with him but he has thrown away a few races in the past when idling in front. W J Burke, trainer

The Stewards interviewed D.J. O'Keeffe, rider of Island Master, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards found the rider in breach of Reg.10 3.(f) by using his whip with excessive frequency and having taken his previous record into account, cautioned the rider

The Stewards interviewed M.A. Enright, rider of Tomcoole Lad, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards found the rider in breach of Reg.10 3.(f) by using his whip with excessive frequency and having taken his record into account suspended him for two race days

D.N. Russell, rider of Bellgrove trained by P.M. Cloke, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount made a bad mistake down the back

A. Ring, rider of Seskin Flyer trained by Patrick Carey, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount never travelled and pulled up

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Fairymount Boy, trained by Michael P

Hourigan, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

The Stewards fined R.Donohoe, trainer, ?65 for failing to fit the declared equipment to Tomcoole Lad, prior to entering the parade ring.

An extended handicap steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards rated 0-109
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap to carry 6lb extra for each such steeplechase won.