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Ricky was good on her. He said she took a bit of a blow and she should improve. It was a tight finish and I’m very glad we came out the right side of it. Pat Moran (owner) is from Mayo and he gets a great kick out of it. He’s come up here with all the family and they’ve had a great day out. His brother bred her and he has a few half-sisters at home, so it’s great. Mark Fahey, trainer

Prior to the meeting, the Raceday Stewards approved a request from Clerk of the Course, Mr. B. Sheridan, to amend the distance of this race to 2 miles 4 furlongs and 37 yards, due to necessary rail realignment

Owing to low-lying sun, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for hurdle 4 to be omitted from this race

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference after the last hurdle involving Ashdale Flyer, ridden by C.D Smithers, placed second, and Kiltealy Park, ridden by S.W. Flanagan, placed third, where it appeared these horses came close together. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. S.W. Flanagan stated that he approached the hurdle behind Mr. Kennedy, there was plenty of room on the inner, he was always going forward when he felt a bump and pressure from his inner and minimal contact. C.D. Smithers stated that his mount was hanging quite badly, he gave a flick with his left, corrected, his mount drifted again, he corrected with his reins. He felt the contact was minimal and that one of the bumps was after the line. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that while Ashdale Flyer had caused interference to Kiltealy Park he did not improve his finishing position as a result of this interference so they made no alteration to the Judge’s placings. They were, however, of the opinion that C.D. Smithers, was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly and having considered his record in this regard the Raceday Stewards suspended him for one race day

R.A. Doyle, rider of Annalecka, trained by Mark Fahey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung severely left from the back of the second last

C.D Smithers, rider of Ashdale Flyer, trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung badly left throughout

T. Ryan, rider of Slim Marvel (FR), trained by Andrew Slattery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount made a mistake at the last.

A hurdle for four years old and upwards mares only, maidens at starting
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 6lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 7lbs