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It was a very good introduction, I didn’t expect that. I was hoping he was alright, but he’s more than alright looking at that performance. Paul thought he was very brave too as he got blinded at one or two hurdles. He lost his confidence for one or two, but got it back. He took them on and he loves jumping. I would have said coming here there was huge improvement in him, and I hope there is. He’s probably good enough to go wherever we wanted. W P Mullins, trainer

N.J. Ryan, rider of Katonah, trained by Noel Meade, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran keen

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Mr. Gary Bannion, Authorised Representative for William Durkan, trainer of Lope De Light (GB), D.E. Mullins, rider of Lope De Light and Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Clerk Of The Scales Mr. Pat Malone regarding the arrival of the horse into the Parade Ring wearing the incorrect number cloth

Evidence was heard from Mr. Gary Bannion who stated that he was given a number cloth for which he assumed was correct but that he did not check it himself to see. D.E. Mullins stated that he presented himself at scales as normal calling the correct number for his mount but also did not check if connections were holding the correct number cloth. Mr. Pat Malone stated that he weighed D.E. Mullins out at the correct weight but did not check if connections were holding the correct number cloth. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found William Durkan in breach of Rule 199 and having considered his record in this regard they fined him €200.

A hurdle for three years old only, maidens at starting
Weights - 11st Fillies allowed 7lbs