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She’s improving. He was able to get a lead from the two in front which probably made the difference as in the past we were letting her off a bit. Six or seven is her trip and maybe a bit easier ground. I had notions of taking her out this morning, but the ground just changed in time. Augustine Leahy, trainer

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident early in the home straight involving Miss Black Jack (GB), ridden by R.P. Whelan, unplaced, Blanc De Noir, ridden by B.M. Coen, placed sixth, and The Poacher Daly, ridden by M.W Hassett, unplaced, where it appeared the three horses came close together. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. R.P. Whelan stated that he felt pressure from both sides. M.W. Hassett stated that his mount completely stopped when he got into the straight. B.M. Coen stated that he kept a straight line and had to take a slight check as things just got tight. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted

R.P. Whelan, rider of Miss Black Jack (GB), trained by John S. O'Donoghue, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got tight for room one and a half furlongs down

L.T. McAteer, rider of Genesis, trained by Alan McIntyre, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got upset in the stalls

M.W Hassett, rider of The Poacher Daly, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly in the straight and got ran into from behind

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident shortly after the start involving Salah Belle, ridden by R.C. Colgan, placed fifth, Blanc De Noir, ridden by B.M. Coen, placed sixth, and Velvet Skies, ridden by W. Joyce, placed fourth, where it appeared Blanc De Noir ran short of room. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

For three years old and upwards which at entry are rated 85 or less
Weights - 3-y-o 8st 7lbs 4-y-o and up 8st 13lbs
Penalties - Horses with a published rating on or before July 2nd - for every 1lb above the rating of 70 1lb extra Horses with a performance rating 71-75 before July 2nd 5lb extra Horses with a performance rating 76-80 before July 2nd 10lb extra Horses with a performance rating 81-85 before July 2nd 15lb extra On or after July 2nd - for each race won 7lb extra