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I did say to him that his dad would have waited longer, it was a long final furlong!. I'm delighted for him and Conor and Audrey, it's a great day for them all. He probably kicked a small bit too soon and could maybe have kept the bit higher in her mouth for a furlong longer, to make it easier on everyone as the trainer gets a little worried in the last furlong, but it's not a criticism as it was a beautiful ride and he's a very good rider. I think she might have been in season the last day in Fairyhouse, so that would explain that. She just didn't operate at all and was like a lamb in the stable. She was kicking the house down when we were saddling her there, so we said we might be back in business. I think the extra two furlongs brought out a small bit of improvement as well. She got a lovely clean ride off a light weight. I think that ground is riding a bit drier than everybody thinks it is and it's important to be handy. We might have a look at something in Galway for her, she might have a small break now. I'll see what Frank (Berry) wants to do but she seems to handle this good ground quite well. I don't think she'll get into the Galway Hurdle and there is a nice two-and-a-half mile race there. We've had two wonderful days with her. James Rath, my head lad, bought her for small money so she's come a long way. She has already jumped a fence because she was supposed to run in a point-to-point. She showed plenty of gears so we said we'd go for a bumper. Liz Doyle, trainer

D.J Gilligan, rider of Level Neverending, trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left turning into the straight

P.J. O'Hanlon, rider of Privilege (GB), trained by Peter Fahey, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was pulled up having lost his action

C. Brassil, rider of Sam Magee, trained by Henry de Bromhead, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped very quickly

The Raceday Stewards reviewed an incident on leaving the back straight involving Ideal Pal, ridden by S

Fitzgerald, Unanswered (GB), ridden by L.A. McKenna, and Low Lie The Fields, ridden by H. Morgan, where it appeared that Unanswered (GB) was tight for room when racing along the inner. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined La Malmason, trained by Gavin Cromwell, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

At the request of the Raceday Stewards, K.E Buckley, rider of La Malmason, trained by Gavin Cromwell, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was flat out throughout this race. .

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 95-123
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race or hurdle races after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.
Riders - Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52 (iii). Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 22nd April) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed...........4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed..........2lb No allowance under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing