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The Stewards enquired into an incident when straightening up off the final bend involving Ciel De Neige (FR), ridden by M.P. Walsh, placed first and Two Shoe Tom, ridden by C.D. Maxwell, placed fourth, where it appeared that Ciel De Niege (Fr) may have made contact when edging outwards to make a challenge. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence C.D. Maxwell stated that his mount was struggling and rolling around at that point. M.P. Walsh stated that to make a gap he made a gradual move outward off the final bend. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that any interference which occurred was accidental in nature, and they took no further action.

A hurdle for four years old and upwards that have not won more than one hurdle race
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 7lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 8lbs Mares allowed 7lbs
Penalties - Penalty - Winner of a hurdle race 6lb extra