See also » Gaillard Du Mesnil sheds maiden tag in style
He had the experience, he had the rating, he was still a maiden but we had kept him to good class company all the time and he got his experience against that type of company,. Paul said he just flew fences down the back for him. They went very fast and he was even taken off it a bit early on but the pace up front took it's toll and they paid the penalty. He just glided into the race down the outside, kept out of trouble and kept away from the loose horse the best he could. He just kept jumping and landed in front. He deserved a crack at that trip (last time) though it was a little bit short for him. He probably learned a lot going that pace over two-miles-three. All that experience counts for a day like today. W P Mullins, trainer

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident at fence #7 involving Amirite, ridden by Rachael Blackmore, and Three Stripe Life, ridden by J.W. Kennedy where it appeared that both horses collided on the landing side, both riders became unbalanced and Rachael Blackmore got unseated. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In her evidence, Rachael Blackmore stated that Three Stripe Life made a mistake and his rider J.W. Kennedy had his balance shifted to the right which caused a knock on affect and glanced off herself giving her no chance. J.W

Kennedy stated that he got unbalanced when his mount jumped to the right and collided with Amirite causing him to knock Rachael Blackmore who got unseated as a consequence. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action.

A novice steeplechase for four years old and upwards
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 1lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 10lbs Mares allowed 7lbs