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we were very happy that the rain came today, she wouldn't have run otherwise as she definitely wants a cut. She's a 1m2f filly but not just yet - she'll be that next year. We'll see how she comes out of this race and if she has one more run it will be late on, on the turf. It will all be about next year, we'll let her fill into her frame and she's a big filly. It's all about black-type if she strengthens up, but we're glad to get the maiden out of the way. G M Lyons, trainer

Following a request from broadcasters, the Stewards granted permission for this race to be delayed by +1 minute

G.P. Halpin, rider of Tellthemi'mhere trained by P.O'Rourke, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got upset in the starting stalls and finished tired

The Stewards enquired into the running and riding of Musical Rhapsody, ridden by G.F. Carroll, and trained by Gavin Cromwell. Evidence was heard from the trainer and rider concerned. Gavin Cromwell, trainer, stated that he had instructed the rider to jump off and see where she landed, get her to settle and see how she would handle the soft ground but to do his best. He added that his charge had previously won a Barrier Trial at Dundalk, had run well on her racecourse debut at the Curragh (16th July) but disappointed at Gowran Park (10th August). He expressed his satisfaction with her run and the fact that she was staying on today. G.F. Carroll, rider, confirmed the instructions and stated that the filly was drawn wide in stall number 19 and he left her alone as she jumped slower than expected. He added that he let her find her feet but she never travelled well, got a couple of slaps down the shoulder on the turn into the straight, got more slaps down the shoulder in the straight but plugged on past tired horses in the final stages of this race. The Stewards also received a report from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer who stated that Musical Rhapsody was post race normal. Samples were taken for analysis. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards noted the explanations given.

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