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She's a lovely mare. She caught my attention when she was entered in the Goffs February Sale online. Pat Murphy had won with her in January, and also been second. It's unusual to buy a five-year-old mare (for E22,000) to continue racing but she looked like she had more to offer. In fairness to Pat he was very open and said he would have liked to keep her if the opportunity arose. We were delighted to get her and bought her with the turf in mind. We thought she'd win a race like this and we were hoping when she did she'd be eligible for all those premier handicaps. We'll pick out a few races now and go pot hunting. It's great for the (Eddie Harty) racing club which has some really enthusiastic members and hopefully we can get some more guys in there on the back of that. She ran well at Leopardstown and we were still learning a lot about her. She fell out of the stalls from a bad draw but showed plenty of encouragement. I'm delighted with what she's done today and I think she'll improve again for it. Edward P Harty, trainer

The Stewards interviewed G.P. Brouder, rider of Scott Lang, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted that he was in breach of the Regulation

Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were satisfied that G. P. Brouder was in breach of Regulation 10.3.g, excessive frequency. Having considered G. P. Brouder's record in this regard the Stewards suspended him for three racedays. The Stewards also cautioned G. P. Brouder concerning his responsibility to cooperate with an official at first instance when requested to attend an enquiry.

L.T. McAteer, rider of Shumaker trained by Paul Traynor, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount ran a bit flat

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Lady Dahlia, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

The Stewards received a report from the Clerk of the Scales, Mr. P. L. Malone, that C.J. MacRedmond, rider of Winston Wolfe, had weighed in 1.2 lbs overweight. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted that this was the case. Having considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that C. J. MacRedmond was in breach of Rule 231(iii) and having considered C. J. MacRedmond's record in this regard the Stewards cautioned him on this occasion.

An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (75 = 10st)
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st and the minimum weight shall not be less than 8st 6lbs
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won.