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She is not very big but handles that soft ground - it is tough going. She stays very well and stamina is her forte,. It is great to get black-type for the new owners so I imagine we might look at Punchestown now. I did the weight (11st1lbs) but won't be doing it again for a while! W P Mullins, trainer

The Stewards enquired into possible interference about one furlong from the finish involving Boothen Boy, ridden by Mr J.J. Codd, placed fifth and Belle Metal, ridden by Mr P.W. Mullins, placed first, where it appeared that Belle Metal tightened Boothen Boy who was racing close to the running rail. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Mr J.J. Codd stated that Belle Metal came in through greeness when she hit the front. Mr P.W. Mullins stated that he tried his best to keep his mount straight but she was tired on the very heavy ground. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards made no alteration to the Judges placings. They were,however,of the opinion that Mr P.W. Mullins had ridden carelessly this being a breach of Rule 214. Having taken his previous record into consideration, the Stewards cautioned Mr P.W. Mullins on this occasion. Mr M.F

O'Donoghue absented himself from this enquiry and was replaced by Mr Michael Daly

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. J. O'Shaughnessy (Chairman), Mrs. T.K. Cooper, Mr. J. Martin-Smith, Mr. M.F. O'Donoghue

An I.N.H. flat race for four years old only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing other than one, two or three I.N.H. flat races or N.H. flat races or a combination of such races
Weights - 11st 4lbs Fillies allowed 7lbs
Penalties - Winner of an I.N.H. flat race or a N.H. flat race 4lb extra Of two such races 7lb extra Of three such races 10lb extra
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 24th March) may also ride in this race.