See also » Femme proves Magnifique again at Wexford
We said we’d take a chance. The race she was in at Killarney (last week) was called off for unfortunate reasons and this race popped up,. You could maybe pick holes in the form of Henry’s horse (Le Coq Hardi - pulled up), that he’s maybe been unreliable at times. We were stepping up in trip. Gordon’s horse (Ma Jacks Hill) made a mistake, in fairness, but we were coming and coming. Danny said he was never overly happy throughout the race. She has gone on winter ground but I don’t know about this track for her, even though she’s won. I think she might be better on a level track. I’m delighted for the lads and delighted to have her. That’s three wins in four runs. They are a great bunch and I’m delighted to have a horse for them as it’s a good story behind the syndicate with Cian (Quirke) and all the lads. David Harry Kelly, trainer

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Le Coq Hardi, trained by Henry de Bromhead, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

D.J. O'Keeffe, rider of Le Coq Hardi, trained by Henry de Bromhead, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped very quickly

Kevin Healy, rider of Ma Jacks Hill, trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was reluctant to jump off.

A novice steeplechase for four years old and upwards which at entry are rated 140 or less (also open to horses which at entry are rated 140 or less in hurdle races)
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 8lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 5lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs.
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase 4lb extra Of two steeplechases 7lb extra