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it is job done and we're delighted. It was a low graded race and she had come into a bit of form at home recently and Tom was hoping with the improvement in the ground that she might just win. She liked the ground, it was nice and safe and it was straightforward. We have a few horses and are selling and breeding horses. She was a cheap purchase (E3,000) and a Swedish girl in my yard bred her. She was always a nice big type and this is a grade below where we'd like to be but maybe she is on the up, as she is a big weak filly. Thomas Gibney, trainer

Kyanna Van Buuren, rider of Lady Skipper, trained by Barry J. Fitzgerald, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount was hampered leaving the back straight

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident at the end of the back straight involving Lady Skipper, ridden by Kyanna Van Buuren, and Water Mint, ridden by Tom Kiely Marshall, where it appeared that Lady Skipper changed action for one stride when tracking Water Mint. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident on the turn into the straight involving Lady Skipper, ridden by Kyanna Van Buuren, and Water Mint, ridden by Tom Kiely Marshall, where it appeared that Lady Skipper was tight for room when racing on the inner of Water Mint. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from Thomas Gibney, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Drop The Dip, placed first, as compared with its recent form. Michael Fitzsimons, Authorised representative for Thomas Gibney reported that the good ground brought about the improved performance. Having considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards noted the content of the report

Joseph G. Murphy, trainer of Water Mint, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his charge did not handle the ground

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Con O'Mahony (Chairman), Mr. John O'Shaughnessy, Mr. S. McDonogh, Mr. C.J. Sweeney

An extended handicap for three years old only rated 47-65
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.