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She was down to a mark that she could do something off. She ran well when beaten a length in third off 60 here last year and was also third off 58. She came back well after her break and I'm delighted for the owners who have been very patient. We thought once or twice last year that she might go close and it just didn't happen so I'm delighted now. She seems to be an all-weather horse and we'll see what we do with her now. She won three times at Chelmsford so she could possibly travel to England. Hopefully the handicapper doesn't go mad with her. Matthew J Smith, trainer

The Raceday Stewards granted a request from Matthew J. Smith, trainer of Boadicea Belle, for an additional ten minutes to present his charge for identification by an IHBB official in accordance with the provisions of Rule 90 (i)

Adam Caffrey, rider of Comfort Line, trained by Adrian McGuinness, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lugged left in the straight

J.J.G. Ryan, rider of Shining Aitch (GB), trained by T.G.McCourt, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran short of room approximately a furlong and a half from the winning post

L.T. McAteer, rider of Tack (FR), trained by J.G. Murray, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount choked in running

G.F. Carroll, rider of Boadicea Belle, trained by Matthew J. Smith, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left up the straight

K.G. Kennedy, rider of Cousin Shay (GB), trained by John C. McConnell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right up the straight

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident approximately two furlongs from the winning post involving Shining Aitch (GB), ridden by J.J.G. Ryan, unplaced, Lorr's Girl, ridden by R.P. Cleary, unplaced, and Ciantov, ridden by S.D. Bowen, unplaced,where it appeared that Shining Aitch (GB) ran short of room and had to check

Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. J.J.G. Ryan stated that there was a gap in front of him which closed when he went for it and he had to take back. R.P. Cleary stated that things got tight for Mr. Ryan, but he felt he kept a reasonably straight line. S.D. Bowen stated that his mount wears cheekpieces and when he heard a shout he straightened his mount and kept straight thereafter. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that S.D. Bowen was in breach of Rule 214 in that he had ridden carelessly and having considered his record (second offence), they suspended him for four racedays. S.D. Bowen waived his right to be accompanied at this enquiry

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Dr. P. Molony (Chairman), Rev C. Hall Thompson, Mr. J.G.J. McCoy, Mr. D. Aiken, Ms. P. Hassett

An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 47-65
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.