See also » Lyreen another for in-form Martin
He's a lovely, big, old fashioned chasing type and ran really well at Limerick the last day on heavy ground,. He is only after coming to himself in the last month or two and we always knew he wanted a trip but we didn't want to rush him too soon. He's a big baby and will be a grand three mile chaser in time and we'll leave him off for the summer now. A J Martin, trainer

Owing to the low lying of the sun, the Stewards granted permission for hurdles three and four to be omitted in this race

A hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards, maidens at starting
Weights - 4-y-o 11st; 5-y-o 11st 11lb; 6-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