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She just idled in front but he (Brien) had to go on when he did,” . All along I thought she needed good ground but her best runs have now been on heavy at Navan and again today. She'll be kept on the go for the summer and could make a couple of trips to Perth for some mares' novices hurdles. She is owned by a great bunch of lads from the North (Lagan Valley Syndicate) and while they hadn't missed a day, aren't here today. Gavin Patrick Cromwell, trainer

The Stewards interviewed G.N. Fox, rider of Dream N, concerning his use of the whip in this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that the rider was in breach of Regulation 10.3(f), in that he used the whip with excessive frequency and having considered his record, suspended him for two race days. A.E. Lynch, rider of Sixteen Again trained by B.P. Galvin, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount stopped quickly.

A hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards mares only that have not won a *race
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 11lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 7lb