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The Stewards enquired into possible interference in the closing stages involving Dark Design, ridden by G.F

Carroll, placed first and All Things Bright, ridden by L.T. McAteer, placed second, where it appeared that interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. G. F. Carroll stated that he was tight for room all the way up the straight and there was contact between the two. L. T. McAteer accepted that his mount had drifted in at the 150 pole but stated that his mount suffered interference closer to the line but it cost him nothing. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that any interference caused was accidental and that no alteration to the Judge's placings was necessary

The Stewards interviewed L.T. McAteer, rider of All Things Bright, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted that he was in breach of the rule and apologised. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were satisfied that L. T. McAteer was in breach of Regulation 10.3.g, excessive frequency. Having considered L. T. McAteer's record in this regard the Stewards suspended L. T. McAteer for two racedays

The Stewards enquired into an incident going to the first bend involving Legal Thriller, ridden by K.J. Manning, placed fifth, Indiana Grey, ridden by D. McMonagle, unplaced, Sansevero Chapel, ridden by Melanie Horsman, unplaced and Champagne Breath, ridden by M.A. Enright, unplaced, where it appeared that Indiana Grey had to check off heels and bumped into Champagne Breath. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. K. J. Manning stated that as he crossed over he had to check off heels. D. McMonagle stated that he had to check off heels

Melanie Horsman stated that she did not suffer any interference. M. A. Enright stated that he suffered a bad bump to the hind quarters. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that K. J. Manning was in breach of Rule 214, in that he had ridden carelessly. Having considered K. J

Manning's record in this regard the Stewards suspended K. J. Manning for one raceday

D. McMonagle, rider of Indiana Grey trained by Patrick Martin, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was badly hampered after the road crossing.

An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 45-65
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 2lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 8st 6lbs
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won.