See also » Harwa looks a useful recruit for Nolan
He was a 50 grand purchase a couple of months ago in France and he doesn’t look too bad now at that. He needed a third run to qualify for the Boodles. We only have him a couple of months, he worked well the other day in his first real piece of work since getting him. We were hoping he’d run a nice race and if he got into the Boodles it would be great. I don’t know where we’ll stand now, we’ll see what kind of mark we get. He’s a forward type. He’s by Saint des Saints and would love that ground. Paul Nolan, trainer

P.M. O'Brien, rider of Colin's Friend, trained by Patrick Downey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a bad mistake

P. Townend, rider of Lincoln Du Seuil (FR), trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, R.A. Berry, rider of Diamond Kal, trained by C.A.Murphy, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was green early on and didn't travel. He further stated that his mount is not straightforward and has an awkward head carraige

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident between the second last and last hurdle involving Lincoln Du Seuil (FR), ridden by P. Townend, Springhill Warrior, ridden by J.W. Kennedy, and Harwa (FR), ridden by S.W

Flanagan, where it appeared Springhill Warrior bumped Lincoln Du Seuil and and as a result bumped Harwa

Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs.