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She obviously learned a lot from her first run, and she was very green at Punchestown. We knew she was okay, and she came on from it. We've no real plans and we'll probably go for a similar mares race. Edward P Harty, trainer

A novice hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards mares only which have not won a Listed or a Graded hurdle race
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 2lb; 5-y-o 11st 1lb; 6-y-o and up 11st 2lb
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race 5lb extra;