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I was a little bit surprised at the pace that was there but was delighted to see her getting dropped in because it's difficult to try and pull her back and slow her down,. In fairness to Adam he rode her to absolute perfection. I couldn't be happier with him. We've been waiting a while for this. I always knew she was capable of doing something like this. She just has to try and go out and do it with weight on her back now. That'll be the next move. We're based in Kanturk in Cork and I only took out the trainer's licence at the tail end of last year. We're only getting going now and we've a few nice horses in. We have four in training and eight in pre-training. After that performance I'm starting to really look forward to things. She's the first winner and thank God we've that one out of the way. We've only Flat horses in at the moment and we're leaning towards the Flat. The family have always been involved in breeding and we have some home-bred stuff to come on later in the season. I was involved in motor sport for a long time and it's only in the last eight years or so that I've taken more of an interest in the racing. I spent some time with Willie Mullins and was travelling head lad there for a while. B A Murphy, trainer

The Stewards enquired into an incident in the final furlong involving Laughifuwant, ridden by C.T. Keane, and Annie Fior, ridden by A.J. Farragher, where it appeared Annie Fior got a bump close to the line. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards found C.T. Keane in breach of Rule 214 by riding carelessly and having taken his record into account cautioned him

The Stewards requested a report from B.A.Murphy, trainer as to the apparent improvement in form of Annie Fior, placed first, as compared with its recent form. The Trainer reported that this filly may have benefitted from a change of tactics today. Also he felt that the timing of the run may have suited the filly. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the explanation offered.

An extended handicap for four yrs old and upwards (95 = 9st 10lb)
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap shall; shall not be less than 9st 10lb
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra; for each race won.