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I'm just so appreciative for these types of races for small trainers. I knew there was a bit of negative press about them but for the likes of me it really gives us a chance not to be competing with the Man Utds and Man Citys of this world when it comes to racing,. She won a point-to-point and my son got to ride her in a few bumpers but she wants good ground and it went soft in Sligo and Listowel. This was a race that really suited and it was local. She'll run away over hurdles now. She's home-bred, her sister Born Famous won six in Scotland and got black-type and Born Braver won two for Gavin Cromwell. She's the third one and we've a few more fillies at home so we're delighted. Ms Claire O'Connell, trainer

J. Kearney, rider of Blacksmiths Forge, trained by Gerard Keane, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lost its action and was pulled up

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Blacksmiths Forge, trained by Gerard Keane, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be lame post race

S. Cleary-Farrell, rider of Poetic Focus, trained by Barry J. Fitzgerald, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount hung badly left in the closing stages

The Raceday Stewards informed C. O'Keeffe, trainer of Kilbarry Ce Ce, that a repeat performance in the behaviour of his charge who unseated the rider at the start and ran free when reunited with the rider before being withdrawn by order of the Raceday Stewards may render the animal liable to suspension in future

The Raceday Stewards considered the circumstances surrounding the cantering back of Whitewinewednesday ridden by G.B. Noonan following its withdrawn at the start by the Racecourse Veterinary Officer. The rider stated the his mount was cleared to ride back by the Veterinary Officer which was subsequently confirmed. Having considered the matter the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted.

A hurdle for four years old and upwards mares only, maidens at starting that at entry have NOT RUN UNDER RULES OF RACING
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 5lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 7lbs
Riders - Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52. Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 8th October) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed...........4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed..........2lb No allowance under Rule 52 may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing (The winning owner in this race will receive a €5000 bonus (€7500 bonus if Irish bred and has not previously won a bonus payment in any race) should the winning filly be eligible for the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme)