Lossiemouth repelled the strong challenge of the returning Brighterdaysahead to claim top honours in the December Hurdle at Leopardstown.
Two fire engines and a technical rescue unit were still in attendance at the scene in the village of Hamstreet, in Ashford.
The county's police force said it happened near a lock in Milby Island around 10.30am on Saturday, December 27, when the dog was kicked in the head.