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She is honest but I was worried about the ground. Davy gave her a great ride as we said we'd keep her out wide and not to get crowded and she jumped great,. Whatever she does this year is only a bonus as she has the size to jump a fence. She's a nice mare and got her black-type so we're delighted. I'm not sure where we go next, Fairyhouse or Punchestown but this was the plan. Gordon Elliott, trainer

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Crackerdancer, trained by Ray Hackett, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be lame on her right fore limb

A representative of John. E. Kiely, trainer of Just Janice, reported to the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer that his charge scoped abnormally when examined post race

D.F. O'Regan, rider of Just Janice trained by John E. Kiely, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount gurgled badly

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Gracemount trained by Sean Thomas Doyle was found to have lost her right hind shoe and showing signs of being in season

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Minnies Secret trained by C.Byrnes was found to have lost her left hind shoe.

A novice hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards, mares only that are EBF eligible
Weights - 4-y-o 9st 13lb; 5-y-o 10st 11lb; 6-y-o and up 10st 12lb
Penalties - (handicaps excluded) 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; HRI Directive 6 (ii) (b) is suspended for the purpose of this race.