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The Raceday Stewards enquired into the start of this race where Peace Party, ridden by K. Callaghan, was turned the wrong way and adrift of the remainder of the runners when the race started. Evidence was heard from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Starter Mr J.R. Banahan who stated that he had informed the riders that there were fifteen seconds to the start time and to walk quietly. He added that he was concentrating on the horses at the front and from his position on a low rostrum, he did not see that Peace Party was adrift of the field. He admitted that he would have acted differently if he was aware of the whereabouts of Peace Party. K. Callaghan stated that he heard the starter requesting everybody to slow down and announcing that there were fifteen seconds to the start time. At that time the runners were revved up and his own mount was sideways and in fear of being kicked, he turned his mount around and shouted to the Starter. Desmond McDonogh, trainer of Peace Party, stated that he saw his charge acting up, turning around and being left. Having considered all the evidence, the Raceday Stewards referenced Rules 10, 208 and 209. In their summary, the Raceday Stewards made no alteration to the Judges placings. In reaching this decision they took into consideration that the Starter had delayed his start by the seconds announced and that Peace Party had participated in the race before being pulled up. Furthermore, they reminded K. Callaghan of his responsibility to comply with the provisions of Rule 208 by not turning his horse backwards from the starting line having been instructed by the starter to come forward. The Raceday Stewards referred the matter to the CEO of the IHRB for further investigation

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Mcgrath From Clune, trained by Robert Tyner, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-102
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.
Riders - Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (iii). Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 28th April) Riders who have not ridden the winner of a *race allowed..........4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 5 *races allowed........2lb No allowance to riders under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing