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She's been very frustrating but we left off the hood and put on the tongue-tie today,. These races (for horses that have been unplaced up to now) are a great initiative as they give the likes of her a chance. Today could have been the end of the road if things didn't happen. It's testament to Denis' patience (owner Denis Hannon), as I've been telling him for a long time that I thought she was nice. Shane Kieran Ryder, trainer

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Costly Diamond trained by Patrick G.Kelly was found to have blood on the nose as a result of an exercise-induced pulmonary haemorrhage

S.W. Flanagan, rider of Costly Diamond trained by Patrick G.Kelly, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount burst

The Stewards requested a report from Shane Ryder, trainer as to the apparent improvement in form of Clear Left, placed first, as compared with its recent form. The trainer reported that this filly ran well on her debut in a bumper in Naas. Nothing went right for her in Wexford two starts ago. She has been hooded in all her starts prior to today

After a recent piece of work he felt that the application of a tongue strap may benefit her. She has tended to be a weak sort of filly and he decided to ease off on working her. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the explanation offered

Mr Donal Gavin, (Chairman) absented himself from deliberations on this report from the trainer, with Mr. N.B

Wachman acting as Chairman.

A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting that, at entry, have run at least three times under any N.H. Rules and that, at declaration, have not been placed first, second or third under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 7lbs ;5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs ;Mares allowed 7lbs ;