See also » Shewearsitwell takes step up in class in her stride
It was a good performance and she's improving all the time. She's a sharp little jumper and that was a huge benefit to her in this contest, stepping up in grade. At least I know now that she's competitive over the minimum trip, so I wouldn't be afraid to keep her at that trip. I'll have a word with Paul though because he said she was probably going as fast as she was able to, so when the better hurdlers come out it might be difficult. So far, so good. We're very happy for Closutton Racing Club as it's their first graded winner. It's good to have a nice mare for them. We'll try and keep her to mares’ company and she'll have to go up in grade now. The dream would be to be good enough to run in the Royal Bond. She's good enough to run in it now anyway and that will be in the back of our minds. We might try and find something between now and then for her. Timewise Down Royal could be a possibility for her. W P Mullins, trainer

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined The Very Man, trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be stiff post race

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined January Jets, trained by Henry de Bromhead, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 13lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 3lbs Mares allowed 7lbs
Penalties - Penalties (handicaps excluded) - 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 Of a Grade 1 hurdle race 11lb extra