See also » Double Portrait justifies strong support
The horses in the last three months have had dirty noses and I haven't been to the doctor myself in 50 years, and I still didn't go, but had a bad dose since Christmas. Between the horses and myself not being well, it was hard the past couple of months but thankfully Tom and Martin (Doran) have had the confidence to wait and some of the horses are still not right. I actually had Sanibel Island backed myself and he was just getting into it nicely when he tipped up. The penny is starting to drop with him and Danny said he'd win again. It's grand for Tom Doran who has eight horses with me, including some young horses to be broken later in the summer. S J Mahon, trainer

The Stewards interviewed Thomas P.O'Connor, trainer of Lilshane, concerning the conduct of this horse who misbehaved before the start of this race and ran off the track early in this race. Evidence was heard from the trainer concerned. Lilshane was subsequently examined by the Irish Horseracing Rergulatory Board Veterinary officer at the request of the Stewards, who reported the animal to be post race normal. Having viewed a recording of both incidents, and considered the evidence, the Stewards referred the matter to the Referrals Committee under the provisions of Rule 14

The Stewards interviewed D.E. Mullins, rider of Double Portrait, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that D.E. Mullins was in breach of Regulation 10 3.(f) in that he had used his whip with excessive frequency and Regulation 10.3(a), in that he had used his whip down the shoulder while in the forehand position. Having taken his previous record in this regard into account, the Stewards suspended D.E. Mullins for for 4 racedays

P. Townend, rider of Lilshane, trained by Thomas P.O'Connor, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount ran out in this race for no apparent reason

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. John Murphy (Chairman), Mr. Jack Rearden, Mr. S. McDonogh, Mr. N. P. Lambert, Mr. H.T. Hynes

An extended handicap steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards (130 = 11st 10lb)
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap; shall not be less than 11st 10lb
Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap to carry 4lb extra for each such steeplechases won.