See also » Sutton Place edges Elliott further ahead
I’d say he’s a fair one and you’d like the way he has galloped to the line. He has improved a good bit from last year and has got stronger and he’s a horse for jumping fences down the road. There’s no chance he’ll run in the Newbury race as he’s a horse for next year; I’ll talk to Frank (Berry, owner J.P. McManus’ racing manager). We might keep him at home (instead of going to Cheltenham) but we’ll talk to the lads and see. Gordon Elliott, trainer

The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Ivan Grozny (FR), trained by W.P. Mullins, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be blowing very hard post race.

A hurdle race for five yrs old and upwards that have not won a Grade 1 weight-for-age hurdle race since 3rd May 2015
Weights - 5-y-o 10st 13lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 1lb; Mares allowed 7lb
Penalties - (handicaps excluded) to count from 1st July, 2015 Winner of two hurdle races 4lb extra; Of three hurdle races or of a Grade 3 hurdle race 7lb extra; Of two Grade 3 hurdle races or of a Grade 2 hurdle race 9lb extra