See also » Bartlemy Boy pleases Barry with gritty performance
It has been a long year with him and while he won a couple of point-to-points, things didn't go his way in the hunter chases. He was off the bridle with a circuit to go today so yer man gave him a super ride. He had unseated early on at Killarney in May so possibly had a break, and it is great to win with him in Listowel. I might be dreaming, but there is a handicap chase at Roscommon for him if he gets a handicap mark, so we'll see how he comes out of this. For a big horse he likes good ground. We hadn't a bad year in general as he won two point-to-points and I won with another one as well. I only have three or four horses, so it is easy enough to keep us happy! Michael Barry, trainer

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident at the winning post with a circuit to go involving Solitary Man, ridden by Mr J.M. Halford and Hunt Away, ridden by Mr A. Burke-Ott, where it appeared Hunt Away cut across Solitary Man. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Mr J.M. Halford stated that when moving up into the gap Hunt Away leaned in on top of him causing him interference. Mr A. Burke-Ott stated that he was positioned on the rail prior to jumping the fence, his mount went right on landing and initially felt he was clear of Solitary Man when he made his manoeuvre back to the rail. However, having watched the video footage he accepted that he was not clear. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found Mr A. Burke-Ott, was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden improperly and having considered his record in this regard (second offence) they suspended him for nine racedays.

A steeplechase for ] Certified Hunters five years old and upwards that have between 1st October, 2022 and 26th May, 2026 been placed either first, second, third or fourth in a Point-to-Point Steeplechase or in a Certified Hunters Steeplechase in Ireland and that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing after 1st March, 2025 other than a Certified Hunters Steeplechase or a Farmers Race
Weights - 11st 7lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs.
Penalties - (to count from 1st January, 2024) Winner of a steeplechase 4lb extra Of two steeplechases 7lb extra Of three or more steeplechases 10lb extra
Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. ? A Hunters Certificate valid in accordance with Rule 78 for the 2025/2026 season for each horse engaged must be registered at the Office of the INHSC, The Curragh, Co. Kildare not later than 26th May, 2026 or the horse will not be qualified to start.