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The Stewards requested a report from W.P. Mullins, trainer as to the apparent improvement in form of Listen Dear, placed first, as compared with its recent form. Peter Delmar, authorised representative, stated that the step up in trip had helped to bring about the improvement in form when compared to its previous run. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the explanation offered

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Western Victory, trained by Declan Queally, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Black Tears (GB), trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be blowing hard post race.

A hurdle for four years old and upwards mares only that are EBF eligible and that have not won a Grade 1 weight-for-age hurdle race
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 9lbs ;5-y-o and up 11st ;Penalties (handicaps excluded) - to count from ;1st April, 2018 ;Winner of two hurdle races 4lb extra ;Winner of a Listed hurdle race 7lb extra ;Of a Grade 3 or a Grade 2 hurdle ;race 10lb extra ;Allowance - ;Mares that have not won a hurdle race ;before 1st February, 2019 allowed 4lb ;