See also » In-form McCarthy taking care of Business
Wholelotofbusiness wasn’t winning out of turn and should have won here in August but got caught up in a faller, when Jack Kennedy rode him. He then bumped into a really smart horse (I’ll Sort That) of Declan Queally’s in Listowel and coming here with his weight, the race was his to lose and I couldn’t see him getting beaten. Watching it, I was worried as there was no real gallop on and thought he’d want a stiff two miles but Gary picked up the running far out. To get another winner is super but I’m more delighted with our bumper horses recently, as they are the ones you want to build on this. Eoin Christopher McCarthy, trainer

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Friary Road, trained by T.M. Walsh, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be clinically abnormal post race

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident in the early stages of this race involving Friary Road, ridden by S O'Callaghan, and Fast Felix, ridden by C.M Hogan, where it appeared Friary Road received interference as a result of Fast Felix jumping right. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards which at entry are rated 120 or less
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 12lbs 5-y-o and up 10st 13lbs
Penalties - Horses that at entry have or are eligible for a published rating - for every 1lb above the rating of 105 1lb extra Horses that at entry have a performance rating of 106-110 5lb extra Horses that at entry have a performance rating of 111-115 10lb extra Horses that at entry have a performance rating of 116-120 15lb extra After time of entry - for each hurdle race won 7lb extra