Michael Chapman had obtained prior permission from the BHA to run Fast Deal (GB) partially shod and further permission was given for Hugsy (IRE) to wear a red hood to post.

The Starter reported that Jianzi (IRE) was unruly in the stalls and withdrawn at 4.

22pm.

Jedd O’Keeffe was informed that the filly could not run until the day after passing a stalls test.

The Starter reported that Hugsy (IRE), trained by Sophie Leech, had arrived at the start wearing the declared red hood, but with no representative to remove it.

The rider, Miss Roisin Leech, informed the Stewards that her father was due to attend as the trainer’s representative, but had been delayed in traffic leaving them short staffed with nobody available to remove the hood.

Her explanation was noted.

The performance of Thread Count (GB), which finished eighth, was considered.

The representative of Archie Watson could offer no explanation for the filly’s performance other than Thread Count (GB) may appreciate a slower surface having won on heavy ground previously.

The Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination, during routine testing of Thread Count (GB), failed to reveal any abnormalities.

Following the race, Mr Eireann Cagney reported that Alex Gracie (GB), unplaced, hung both ways.