Permission was given for Spoof (GB) to go early to post and for Russco (IRE) and Abu Malek (IRE) to each wear a red hood to post.

Leaving the stalls Mobashr (USA), placed sixth, jumped left bumping Cuban Breeze (GB), unplaced, which in turn made contact with Abu Malek (IRE), unplaced, but after viewing a recording of the incident, it was found that no riding offence was involved and it had not improved that placing of Mobashr (USA).

The performance of Abu Malek (IRE), which started second favourite and finished unplaced beaten 14 lengths, was considered.

It was noted that, Kevin Philippart De Foy confirmed the jockey’s explanation that, the gelding suffered interference at the start and never travelled thereafter.

The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination, of the Abu Malek (IRE), failed to reveal any abnormalities.

The performance of Cuban Breeze (GB), which finished ninth of ten runners, was considered.

The explanation of David Evans’s representative that the filly was not suited by the step up in trip on this occasion, was noted.

The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of Cuban Breeze (GB), during routine testing, failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Following the race Cieren Fallon reported that Spoof (GB), unplaced, hung both ways.

Harry Davis reported that Mighty Gurkha (IRE), placed second, was denied a clear run in the final 2 furlongs.