See also » Half A Chance a first winner in pro ranks for Hanlon
Paddy tries hard and with the bumpers at the moment, Willie (Mullins) is winning 95% of them so no lad gets a chance. I have plenty of horses at home, and some I shouldn't have as they're not much good, but they will give him plenty of experience. He was 17 the day before yesterday and got his license on his birthday and finished third on his first ride as a professional. Garry Cribbin is his agent and he recently went over to England to Charlie and Francesca Poste where he learned a lot. He did plenty pony racing, won the Dingle Derby and was the first Irish lad to win the Scottish Championship. I'm delighted for him. John Joseph Hanlon, trainer

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident on the run to the second last involving Arctic Gale, ridden by D

Meyler, placed fourth, Drumgill, ridden by D. King, placed sixth, and Mill House Creek (GB), ridden by J.J

Slevin, placed third, where it appeared Mill House Creek manoeuvred left interfering with Artic Gale and Drumgill. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. D. Meyler stated that he was on the outside and only received minimal interference. D. King stated that he had to take a slight check when Mill House Creek crossed him. J.J Slevin stated that he was waiting for a gap and when he switched out, he felt he was clear. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found J.J Slevin, was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly, and having considered his record (third offence), the Raceday Stewards suspended him for eight racedays.

A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible and which had been purchased as an unraced three or four year old at Public Auction under the hammer in Ireland or Great Britain for #45,000 or less at a recognised National Hunt Store Sale and that have not been purchased at Public Auction under the hammer in Ireland or Great Britain for any more than #45,000 at any time and that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing other than one I.N.H. flat race or N.H. flat race value not more than #12,000
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 6lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs Mares allowed 7lbs