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Sometimes you think when you have a day which is full of sentiment like today, with the Fowler race (Grade 3 John & Chich Fowler Memorial EBF Mares Chase), wouldn't it be great if it all fits and it did fit. I didn't target this race specifically, I was very much targeting her for Christmas and I could have run her at Punchestown yesterday but decided to wait for today. We had her pretty ready, not over the top I hope but I wanted her to run well. I thought the ground might just be a bit too tacky for her but she was absolutely fine with it. She's very professional and the family are 'never say die'. Her sister Politesse is much bigger, she's very different but similar also. They give it everything and are so tough. There is no point putting her in a novice hurdle at this stage and all being well, off the back of that she probably justifies going to the Dublin Racing festival. Mrs Lorna Fowler, trainer

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Ted Hastings, trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be blowing hard post race

Mr R.W. Barron, rider of Summer Melody trained by C.Byrnes, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung badly left in the straight

Mr J.J. Codd, rider of Ted Hastings trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung badly left

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Laurance McFerran (Chairman), Mr. Justice Tony Hunt, Mr. Jack Rearden, Mr. P.D. Matthews

An I.N.H. flat race for five, six and seven years old only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing
Weights - 12st 2lbs Mares allowed 7lbs
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 28th December) may also ride in this race.