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we were expecting her to run well and a big thing with this girl is when she is due in season, as that’s a disaster for her. We need to keep a close eye on her cycle and she’d been working like she would run well. She pricked her ears a bit in the straight but just about had enough in hand. She had come back down to a nice mark and every pound counts in these handicaps. Robert rides well and doesn’t do much wrong. Peter (Cullen) is a very keen and enthusiastic owner and it’s great to have him here. He was roaring her all the way home. Patrick Martin, trainer

The Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Burren Song, ridden by O. Shanahan, and trained by Andrew Slattery. Evidence was heard from the rider and Brian Slattery, Authorised representative for the trainer concerned

O. Shanahan, stated that her instructions were to jump out and settle Burren Song, get a nice position and try and get him to finish out the race. She added that the race went well in the main however just before turning in he did drop off the main body at which point she started urging him along and kept riding him hands and heels to the line

Mr. Slattery confirmed the instructions given but accepted that the horse may have finished closer with a stronger ride. The Stewards also received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer who stated that Burren Song was post race normal. Samples were taken for further analysis. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards noted the explanations of the trainers Autorised representative, Brian Slattery, however they were satisfied that O. Shanahan was in breach of Rule 212A(ii)(timely, real and substantial effort) by riding her horse in such a way that her horse could not be seen to have been the subject of a genuine attempt to obtain from the horse timely, real and substantial efforts to achieve the best possible place. Having considered her record, the Stewards suspended O. Shanahan for 10 racedays and ordered her to forfeit her riding fee. Furthermore in accordance with Rule 212C(d), the Stewards suspended Burren Song for 42 days

An extended handicap for four years old and upwards rated 45-65 that, at entry, HAVE NOT FINISHED FIRST, SECOND OR THIRD ON THEIR LATEST START
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 2lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 8st 6lbs
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won.
Riders - Apprentices who hold an Apprentice Licence under Rules of Racing issued by any recognised Turf Authority and who have not lost the right to claim the 5lb allowance (65 winners) Allowances - (up to and including 3rd January and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden three *winners allowed..........7lb Apprentices who have not ridden twenty *winners allowed..........4lb Apprentices who have not ridden forty *winners allowed..........2lb *Including races under any N.H. Rules