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She's never let us down . she's game and tough. I thought the two miles might be a bit sharp for her but that trip here on that ground is a test of stamina. They got into a battle in the straight and that's her forte. Tarla and Byerley Babe are two good mares and I have the two and a half miler at Fairyhouse in mind for my one now (the Grade 3 John and Chic Fowler Memorial Mares Chase in which Avondhu Lady finished second to Nadiya De La Vega last year). David Fenton, trainer

The Stewards interviewed P.T. Enright, rider of Byerley Babe, concerning his use of the whip in this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that the rider was in breach of Regulation 10.4, in that he used the whip without giving his mount sufficient time to respond and having considered his record, suspended him for one race day. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Tarla (FR), trained by W.P. Mullins, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

A steeplechase for five yrs old and upwards mares only
Weights - 5-y-o 10st 5lb; 6-y-o and up 11st
Allowances - Mares that have not won a steeplechase before 28th April, 2013 allowed 4lb
Penalties - (to count from 1st February, 2012) Winner of two steeplechases 3lb extra; Of three steeplechases or of a Grade 3 steeplechase 6lb extra; Of two Grade 3 steeplechases or a Grade 2 steeplechase 8lb extra; Of a Grade 1 steeplechase 10lb extra