The Stewards interviewed B.J. Geraghty, rider of Jer's Girl, 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 found B.J. Geraghty to be in breach of Regulation 10.3 (e) in that he used his whip on an area other than down the shoulder or the hindquarters. Having considered his record in this regard, the Stewards suspended B.J. Geraghty for 1 raceday.

A hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 1lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 5lb; Mares allowed 7lb
Penalties - (handicaps excluded) to count from 1st May, 2016 Winner of three hurdle races or a Grade 3 hurdle race 3lb extra; Of two Grade 3 hurdle races or of a Grade 2 hurdle race 5lb extra; Of a Grade 1 hurdle race 7lb extra; Allowance Horses that have not won a hurdle race before 1st May, 2016 allowed....3lb