See also » Walsh makes the breakthrough aboard Calicojack
That horse has been unlucky, he deserved to win a race. We always thought he wasn't a bad horse but it has taken him a long time to get his head in front. Hopefully he will stay in front now. He's just been unlucky, he has been running in better races. If he's okay and he comes out of it okay he might go on for another little while. He seems to handle the better ground which I didn't think he would. That's Eoin's first winner. He's a nice lad from Cork and he rides very well. Hopefully he can carry on and ride a few more. He's been with me all winter. He's a lad that deserves to get an opportunity but it is very difficult to get these lads going. Noel Meade, trainer

R.P. Treacy, rider of Brokopondo trained by Miss Clare Louise Cannon, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount made a noise at the third last and jumped poorly throughout

D.J. McInerney, rider of Lopito (GB) trained by C.A.McBratney, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount made a gurgling noise in running

At the request of the Stewards, C.P. McNamara, rider of Lucky Road, trained by Gavin Cromwell, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount made a noise after the second last

At the request of the Stewards, A. McCurtin, rider of Swiss Cottage (GB), trained by Karl Thornton, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was very keen early on but didn't find much and when the race quickened he had nothing to give

C.A. Landers, rider of Survival Mode trained by Seamus Fahey, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung to the right and found the ground too quick

The Stewards enquired into possible interference approaching the finishing line involving Calicojack, ridden by E

Walsh, placed first and Indian Admiral (GB), ridden by L.A. McKenna, placed second, where it appeared that both horses were in contact with each other approaching the line. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards made no alteration to the Judge's placings and took no further action

The Stewards interviewed C. Brassil, rider of Keenaghan Lass, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that C. Brassil was in breach of Regulation 10.3 (h), in that he used his whip with his arm above shoulder height. Having considered his record in this regard, the Stewards cautioned C. Brassil on this occasion.

A hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards, maidens at starting
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 12lb; Mares allowed 7lb
Allowances - Horses that have not won a *race If 4-y-o allowed 5lb If 5-y-o and up allowed 8lb *Including flat races under any National Hunt Rules or Rules of Racing
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 3rd 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.