See also » Tea demoted as Duckweed is awarded race

The Stewards enquired into possible interference after the final hurdle involving Thanks For Tea, ridden by P. Townend, placed first, Duckweed, ridden by R.M. Power, placed second and What A Jewel, ridden by M.P. Butler, placed third, where it appeared both Duckweed and What A Jewel ran short of room on the inside. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that the interference caused by Thanks For Tea improved its position in relation to Duckweed and ordered it be placed behind Duckweed and took no further action. The amended result now reads 1st Duckweed, 2nd Thanks For Tea, 3rd What A Jewel, 4th The Brock Inn, 5th Jesmond Lodge. Mrs. T.K. Cooper absented herself from this enquiry. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Antilope Du Seuil (FR), trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be clinically abnormal post race.

A novice hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards mares only that have not won a Listed or weight-for-age Graded hurdle
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 4lb; 5-y-o and up 10st 11lb
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race 6lb extra; Of two or more hurdle races 10lb extra;