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she was coming back from a bit of a setback as she had a cold and missed Christmas. I wondered if this was too soon and I was delighted with the way the two of them (winner and runner-up) ran. There was a doubt about running either of them but there wasn't much, bar going to England with them, so we said we'd run the two and take the chance. This mare (Morning Run) seems to be going from strength to strength and I'd say we'll come back here for the Grade 1 (at the Fairyhouse Easter Festival) with the two of them rather than going to Cheltenham., that looks the shrewder plan. W P Mullins, trainer

A novice hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards mares only
Weights - 4-y-o 10st; 5-y-o 10st 11lb; 6-y-o and up 10st 13lb
Penalties - Winner of two hurdle races 4lb extra; Of three hurdle races or of a Grade 3 hurdle race 7lb extra; Of two Grade 3 hurdle races or of a Grade 2 hurdle race 9lb extra; Of a Grade 1 hurdle race 11lb extra;