See also » Rouge bounces back with Grade 3 success

The Raceday Stewards interviewed D.J Gilligan, rider of Lord Rouge (FR), concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that his mount went left to the stable yard and one of his strikes was for corrective measures. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that D. J. Gilligan was in breach of Regulation 10.3.g (excessive frequency) and having considered his record in this regard (second offence) the Raceday Stewards suspended D. J. Gilligan for four racedays

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Bally Free, trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

J.W. Kennedy, rider of Bally Free, trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount never travelled

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr Rupert MacCauley (Chairman), Mr Michael Hickey, Mr Anthony Byrne, Ms Audrey Powell, Mr A. Ring

A novice hurdle for five years old and upwards
Weights - 11st. Mares allowed 7lbs.
Penalties - Penalties (handicaps, Academy Hurdles and 3-y-o Junior N.H. Hurdles excluded) - Winner of two hurdle races 3lb extra Of three hurdle races or a Grade 3 hurdle race 6lb extra Of two Grade 3 hurdle races or a Grade 2 hurdle race 8lb extra Of a Grade 1 hurdle race 12lb extra