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she’s always worked well but we could never get to the end of her. You would always think there was a bit more and today she showed that there was plenty. She’s tough and is from a staying family. She’s a real nice mare and we’ll see what happens after this. David Kenneth Budds, trainer

The Stewards interviewed Mr D.N. Nevin, rider of Covermeinsunshine, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who accepted he had used his whip excessively

Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were satisfied that Mr. D.N

Nevin was in breach of R10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his record, they suspended him for 1 raceday

Miss A. Hourigan, rider of Iron Woman, trained by Ms Margaret Mullins, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that her mount sustained an injury independently causing her to get unseated

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. N.P. Lambert (Chairman), Mr. Laurence McFerran, Mr. Anthony Byrne, Mr. L. Walsh

An I.N.H. flat race for four, five, six and seven years old 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 10st 13lbs 5, 6 and 7-y-o 11st 11lbs
Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules (other than Apprentices) who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (iii) (up to and including 15th February) may also ride in this race. (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)