See also » Gitane gallops rivals into submission
It was a good performance. She loved the ground and the extra trip,. The way she jumped the last two she had plenty in the tank. This is her ground and we'll probably take her back to France rather than go to Cheltenham as the ground will probably be too quick there. It was also a good performance from the second . they are two good mares. W P Mullins, trainer

B.J. Cooper, rider of Theatre Bird trained by Sean Thomas Doyle, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount lost her action and was pulled up. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Theatre Bird, trained by Sean Thomas Doyle, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be Post Race Normal.

A novice hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards mares only
Weights - 4-y-o 10st; 5-y-o 10st 11lb; 6-y-o and up 10st 13lb
Penalties - Winner of two hurdle races 4lb extra; Of three hurdle races or of a Grade 3 hurdle race 7lb extra; Of two Grade 3 hurdle races or of a Grade 2 hurdle race 9lb extra; Of a Grade 1 hurdle race 11lb extra;