See also » Sporting Glory for Fahy and O'Connor axis for the first time
Derek was brilliant in the last 50 yards. I'm delighted that he has ridden a winner for me. I've had a lot of top riders that have ridden winners for me and I was afraid I'd never get him to ride a winner. He was good there. We'll see what Joe Foley and Steve Parkin (Clipper Logistics) say, but we'll probably go for a maiden hurdle and then rock up to Punchestown in a good race, depending on how he jumps. Something like that. Martin Cullinane sold the horse and made sure that he'd end up in my yard. We were begging lads to buy him and they were knocking the horse because he was too old or whatever. He had a great pedigree, he's from the family of Harbour Pilot and there are winners everywhere on the page. P A Fahy, trainer

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident in the closing stages involving Sky Lord (GB), ridden by Mr J.L

Gleeson, and Sporting Glory, ridden by Mr D. O'Connor, where it appeared horses came close together. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Justice Tony Hunt (Chairman) Dr. Frank Kenny Mr. Robert Dore Mr. Charles Cunningham Mr. A. Ring

An I.N.H. flat race for five years old and upwards that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing
Weights - 12st Mares allowed 7lbs
Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules (other than apprentices) who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (up to and including 20th February) may also ride in this race.