See also » Super strikes for Coakley and friends
It's great, the horse is owned by good friends of mine and they were kind to buy a horse for me to train, so I'm just glad to give them a winner, . Ciaran Mooney, Adam Mooney, Mark McCloskey and Colm Holmes own him and the first three have been friends for over 30 years. He didn't handle Galway and in Leopardstown the ground was too quick. He'll probably be up here very month or so. D P Coakley, trainer

J. Kearney, rider of Adapt To Dan trained by Lee Smyth, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled

S. Foley, rider of Sister Lola trained by James McAuley, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Sister Lola, trained by James McAuley, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

The Stewards interviewed D. McMonagle, rider of Super Over, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. In his evidence, D. McMonagle admitted that he was in breach of the whip Regulations but explained that he had used the whip for corrective purposes while passing the horse gate and also when intimidated by his challenger. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that D. McMonagle was in breach of R10(3)(g) by using his whip with excessive frequency. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards suspended D. McMonagle for one race day

The Stewards requested a report from D P Coakley, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Super Over, placed first, as compared with its recent runs at Leopardstown (11th August) and Galway (26th July). D.P. Coakley reported that his charge never let himself down on the ground at Leopardstown, this being reported on the day by S. Foley to the Acting Stewards. Previously at Galway, his charge had no luck in running and did not handle the track. He also felt that his charge had a liking for the surface here at Dundalk. Having considered the explanation, the Stewards noted the content of the report

The Stewards reviewed an incident in the closing stages of this race involving Super Over, ridden by D

McMonagle, and Eglish (GB), ridden by W.J. Lee where it appeared that both horses came very close together while possibly drifting. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 47-75
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.