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I thought he would have won long before now, he always showed us plenty at home. Maybe castrating him has helped. Colin said he was probably in front soon enough and he'd rather have been there a bit later. It's great to get the win out of him. We'll tip away and see what is coming up. He ran a bit disappointing in the handicap at Naas last time but it was his first handicap and as I said he probably needed castrating. We'll look for a handicap or maybe see if there is a winners of one coming up. It's good to get that out of the way anyway and it's good for the owner who is a great supporter. T G McCourt, trainer

The Stewards requested a report from T.G.McCourt, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Ecclesiastical (GB), placed first, as compared with its recent run at Naas on the 3rd August. T.G. McCourt reported that his charge was having its first run in a handicap at Naas and reverted back to maiden company today. He also reported that his charge had been gelded since the last run. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the content of the report

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Na Blianta Beo, trained by J. S. Bolger, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

C.T. Keane, rider of Ecclesiastical (GB) trained by T.G.McCourt, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung both ways and ran around in the straight.

For three years old and upwards, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible
Weights - 3-y-o 9st 7lbs 4-y-o and up 9st 8lbs Fillies allowed 5lbs