The English hope Holdem Spy had suffered a hock injury when winning previously and Ballymac Vic gashed his foot at his home kennels.
[3] The first three quarter finals were won by Cabra Buck, Hawaii Kinsale and Isabels Boy win the first three heats, Droopys Jet was eliminated but Ballymac Vic qualified but ran under par with his patched up foot.
Tyrur Sugar Ray ran well again to finish second but Paradise Madison and Ringtown Snowy failed to progress.
[3] The semi-final were as expected, Tyrur Sugar Ray won the weaker heat from Slippery Robert and Carrowgarriff and Cabra Buck continued his good run defeating Kereight King and Ballymac Vic.
The five runner race saw Slippery Robert gain victory after taking the lead at the third bend from Cabra Buck.