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She's a lovely filly and I'm delighted for Sean,. Her half-brother (Ice Max) is after turning into a nice horse in England, he's a 109 horse on the Flat. She's won a bumper and a hurdle and I'd imagine she'll make a lovely broodmare. We'll keep her going now for the summer and look for something similar again. Eoin Christopher McCarthy, trainer

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident approaching the last hurdle involving Tipp For Mac, ridden by T

Joseph Kelly, placed third, Dark Image (GB), ridden by G.B. Noonan, placed first, Lisamaria, ridden by K.C

Sexton, unplaced, and So Easy Way, ridden by R.A. Doyle, unplaced, where it appeared numerous horses came close together. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. G.B Noonan stated that he gave his mount a flick down the neck and he just rolled around in front of Lisamaria. R.A. Doyle stated that as he received a bump he felt he corrected his mount immediately. K.C. Sexton stated that things just got tight momentarily. T. Joseph Kelly stated that his mount jumped slightly left and was returning to his racing line. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the closing stages of this race involving Tipp For Mac, ridden by T. Joseph Kelly, placed third, Dark Image (GB), ridden by G.B. Noonan, placed first, and Steps In The Sand, ridden by E. Walsh, placed second, where it appeared interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. E. Walsh stated that he was carried across the track by G.B. Noonan. T. Joseph Kelly stated that he was carried across the track and had to take a pull. G.B. Noonan stated that he thought he was further clear when his mount drifted across. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards found G.B. Noonan was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly and having considered his record in this regard (first offence), the Raceday Stewards suspended him for two racedays

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Eoin Christopher McCarthy, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Dark Image (GB), placed first, as compared with its most recent run at Listowel on the third of June. Eoin Christopher McCarthy reported that his charge came on a bit from the run the last day in Listowel and he has updated his training facilities so has been training her more intensively as a result. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted the explanation given.

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-95
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.
Riders - Confined to Professional & Claiming Professional Riders who have not ridden more than 15 winners under any N.H. Rules from 30th April, 2023 to 4th May, 2024 inclusive. (Qualified Riders are excluded from riding in this race)