Following the race, Liam Treadwell reported that Richardson (GB), unplaced, ran too free.

An enquiry was held into the running and riding of Ring The Moon (GB), ridden by Conor Ring and trained by Evan Williams, which jumped off prominently and raced handy through the early stages before losing ground from halfway and appearing to be tenderly handled in the home straight, to finish thirteenth of sixteen runners, beaten 50 lengths.

The rider was interviewed and shown recordings of the race; the Veterinary Officer reported that a post-race examination of the gelding failed to reveal any abnormalities.

The rider stated that his instructions were to be positive and get a good position with the option to make the running if there was no pace.

Ring explained that Ring The Moon (GB) is a green type which settled nicely and jumped satisfactorily on this occasion, however was on and off the bridle in the back straight and needed to be nudged and squeezed along in order to try and maintain his position.

He added that the gelding did not respond to his urgings and became unbalanced running down the hill, whereupon he felt it prudent thereafter to hold the weakening Ring The Moon (GB) together and ensure that the gelding jumped the final hurdles safely and finished the race.

His explanation was noted.