See also » Ryan doubles up with The Little Yank
He deserved that. For a horse that won two bumpers it took him a long time to win over hurdles. He had ulcers and my daughter Gillian did serious work with him. I also want to thank the physio and everyone else who helped with him. We just needed to sort out his problems and we've done that now. Gillian also did loads of work with The Dara Man as well. John Patrick Ryan, trainer

The Stewards interviewed M.P. Walsh, rider of Persia, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, M.P. Walsh stated that he had used the whip twice down the shoulder to stop his mount leaning onto the rails while rounding the final bend. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards gave M.P. Walsh the benefit of the doubt in relation to the two hits for corrective purposes and found that the remaining hits did not breach R10, therefore they took no further action

The Stewards interviewed B.J. Cooper, rider of The Little Yank, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, B.J. Cooper stated that his mount kept responding to his urgings but the long run in and the closeness of his challenger had contributed to him exceeding the permitted use of the whip. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that B.J. Cooper was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency

Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended B.J. Cooper for two racedays.

A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards which at entry are rated 102 or less (also open to horses which at entry are rated 103-116)
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 8lbs 5-y-o and up 10st 12lbs
Penalties - Performances before 15th July - for every 1lb above the rating of 102 1lb extra On or after 15th July - for each hurdle race won 5lb extra