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She’s so tough and an absolute pleasure to train. The plan has paid off. I think it’s really important that we come over and support a meeting like this. The Irish are so strong and to come over here in their own backyard and win is great. She has put a lot into that today and I’m not sure about Cheltenham — we’ll sleep on it. I know Richard’s first thoughts were not Cheltenham. He said she’s put everything into that today and she needs a bit longer. There is huge prize-money at Aintree as well and I’ve said all along the track might suit her better. The temptation will be there but we need to do what’s best for her and if that means she needs a bit longer then so be it. To win two Grade 1’s is fantastic and I think she’s as good a mare as we’ve seen for a long while. The Gold Cup is not beyond the realms of possibility some day. She’s very much a horse that needs to be in her own rhythm and not anyone else’s whether that’s leading or not. She was getting lonely out in front but she will keep pulling it out for you and is so tough and knows where the winning line is. W J Greatrex, trainer

M.P. Walsh, rider of Winter Escape trained by Aidan Anthony Howard, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount burst a blood vessel

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Winter Escape, trained by Aidan Anthony Howard, at the request of the Stewards and reported that the animal was found to have blood on the nose as a result of exercise induced pulmonary haemorrhage.

A novice steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards
Weights - 5-y-o 11st 4lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 10lb; Mares allowed 7lb