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Alan (O'Flynn, owner) asked me to buy a horse at the two-year-old sale but I kept saying 'wait, wait' so we got to Fairyhouse and gave him the choice of two and he picked this one,. Brian O'Connell (previous handler) did a fantastic job and she breezed very nicely, had a good action and temperament and Brian recommended her highly. We have a nice bunch of two-year-olds and I think she is a very nice filly and hopefully can go on to bigger and better things. She has no entries but will have to get some now and the Ingabelle (Stakes, Champions Weekend) would be a very suitable race. I had her on the list for the (Group 1) Moyglare but thought I was dreaming and took her out. We'll leave her progress away, she is a big fine filly and I think will be a nice three-year-old. P Twomey, trainer

Prior to the meeting, the Raceday Stewards approved a request from Clerk of the Course, Mr L. Wyer, to amend the distance of this race to 7 furlongs and 9 yards (+ 9 yards), due to the track realignment since declaration time

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident rounding the final bend involving I'll Rise, ridden by C.T. Keane, unplaced, and The Crafty Girl, ridden by L.T. McAteer, unplaced, where it appeared that I'll Rise was checked at the area of the split rail. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, C.T. Keane stated his mount got racing in the dip and on rounding the final bend, the rail disappeared and the incident happened. L.T

McAteer stated that his mount was running green when lugging in and came off the split rail to follow the line of the bend. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards noted the explanations and took no further action

R.P. Cleary, rider of Glor Tire, trained by J. S. Bolger, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran short of room in the straight

L.T. McAteer, rider of The Crafty Girl, trained by Barry J. Fitzgerald, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung right turning into the straight.

For two years old fillies only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible
Weights - 9st 2lbs