See also » Third-Limerick-win-for-Mangans-Pumbaa
Kevin Sexton, who won on Pumbaa on his last start, was originally booked to ride him but just before declaration time, HRI rang to say he had been jocked up on another horse; I'd I thought I'd a good sub though and decided to put up Jane! James Joseph Mangan, trainer

The Stewards interviewed N.P. Madden, rider of Vincent Row, concerning his use of the whip in latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that N.P. Madden was in breach of Regulation 10 3. (g) by using his whip with the arm above shoulder height and Regulation 10 4. failing to give his mount time to respond and having taken his record into consideration suspended him for two race days.. The Stewards interviewed Rodger Sweeney, trainer, in relation to his horse arriving at the start without cheekpieces which he had been declared to carry, leading to the horse being withdrawn by order of the Stewards. Evidence was heard from the trainer concerned who accepted responsibilty for the oversight. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards found Rodger Sweeney in breach of Rule 194 (ii) by failing to ensure the declared headgear was worn by the horse and fined him €200.

An extended handicap hurdle for four yrs old and upwards rated 80-116
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap to carry 6lb extra for each hurdle race won.