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We thought she deserved that. We were surprised at her price the last day but it was a good race. We'll sit down now and see where we go with her, we had to get her win first. She's not too bad and she has a good temperament. She has her black-type early in her career. We'll take our time with her now, we're just glad to get the win. D Harvey, trainer

The Stewards interviewed Mr R.W. Barron, rider of Hopeforarun, trained by C.Byrnes, concerning his riding from the last bend to the line. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that he thought he had finished sixth but a horse on the outside came and past him at the post. He accepted he had stopped riding and apologised for his misjudgement. Having viewed the recording and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that Mr. R.W. Barron was in breach or Rule 212A(iv) and having considered his record, they suspended him for 2 racedays

The Stewards interviewed, Mr. J. Kelly Smith, rider of Cassarina Gold, concerning his use of the whip in closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who accepted he was in breach of Regulation 10

Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards found Mr. J. Kelly Smith in breach of R 10.3 (g)(frequency) and having taken his previous record into account they cautioned him on this occasion

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Lady Stanwix trained by N.Stokes was coughing post race

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Sunkist, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal. Samples were taken for analysis

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Emmet Halley (Chairman), Ms. Caroline Corballis, Mr. Patrick Coveney, Ms. Faith Morris, Mr. C.J. Sweeney

An I.N.H. flat race for four years old and upwards mares only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing that are EBF eligible
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 5lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 11lbs
Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules (The winning owner in this race will receive a €5000 bonus should the winning filly be eligible for the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme)