See also » Lizzie Twig makes winning debut in Down Royal nightcap
We think she's a good filly. She's a filly that could end up going to Aintree (Grade 2 mares' bumper) now, or one of those black-type race at one of the festivals at home. She won't jump this year, but we think she is a good filly. Gordon Elliott, trainer

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Surfin Usa (FR), trained by W.P. Mullins, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident approximately five furlongs from the finish, involving Surfin Usa (FR), ridden by Mr P.W. Mullins, unplaced, where it appeared Surfin Usa (FR) ran short of room. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted

The Raceday Stewards interviewed Mr J.M. Halford, rider of Lizzie Twigg, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted that he was in breach of the regulation and apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that Mr J.M. Halford was in breach of Regulation 10.3.g (excessive frequency), and having considered his record (second offence) they suspended him for five racedays

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. P. Law (Chairman), Mr. L. McFerran, Mr. R.S. Martin, Mrs. A. Smyth, Mr. L. Walsh

Following the running of race one, the IHRB Clerk of the Course changed the going on the hurdle track to good to yielding, yielding in places

An I.N.H. flat race for four years old and upwards mares only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing (excluding Academy Hurdles and 3-y-o Junior N.H. Hurdles)
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 1lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 11lbs.
Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. (The winning owner of this race will receive a €5000 bonus (€7500 bonus if Irish bred and has not previously won a bonus payment in an Academy Hurdle) should the winning filly be eligible for the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme and has not previously won a bonus payment in an Academy Hurdle)