See also » Bell Ex One survives stewards' enquiry after lengthy battle
With a bit of luck he'll keep it. He's a lazy, leery horse and Andy (Slattery) said he was on and off the bridle, he does nothing. I can't wait to get him over a hurdle, I think that's where his future is. He could make a smashing hurdler, he's schooled already and he loves it. He's basically not a Flat horse. He'll be a fun horse and off his mark hopefully he can win again. He loves that ground and he's very versatile as he seems to handle any ground. He's run well on quick ground as well. R P Cody, trainer

L.T. McAteer, rider of Up With The Play trained by T.G.McCourt, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount never travelled

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Canford Light, trained by Thomas Mullins, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to have a small cut on his right fore fetlock, otherwise was post race normal

The Stewards enquired into possible interference inside the final furlong involving Overheer (GB), ridden by O.J

Orr, placed second and Bell Ex One, ridden by A.J. Slattery, placed first, where it appeared that there was contact on a few occasions. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. O.J. Orr stated that Bell Ex One had come to bump his mount on three occasions inside the final furlong. A.J. Slattery stated that his mount idled in front and made contact with Overheer whom he felt had come over to meet his mount. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards made no alteration to the Judges placings and took no further action. Mr. N.P. Lambert, Acting Steward, absented himself from this enquiry and Mr. M.C. Hickey acted as Chairman.

The Stewards interviewed O.J. Orr, rider of Overheer (GB), concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. O.J. Orr stated that his mount hit the front a long way from the finish and he lost count while riding a tightly contested finish. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that O.J. Orr was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended O.J

Orr for 1 raceday. Mr. N.P. Lambert, Acting Steward, did not attend this enquiry and Mr. M.C. Hickey acted as Chairman

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. N.P. Lambert (Chairman), Mr. M.C. Hickey, Mrs. C. Corballis, Mr. P.D. Matthews

An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 45-70
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 2lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 8st 6lbs
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won.