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I remember winning a race in Leopardstown with a horse about 40 years ago and Major Tyrell was the starter and he started five minutes early. I hadn't had a winner for a few months and lost the race, as it was null and void. She was going well in Galway when she fell. She was a bit keen there and it wasn't the plan to make the running but she just grabbed a hold of it. I'd say if she got a lead she might be a little better but she kept at it well. She's a nice mare. Noel Meade, trainer

J.W. Kennedy, rider of Saint Or Sinner trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was very green, never travelled and was pulled up

The Stewards enquired into the start time of the first race which started before the appointed time. Evidence was heard from Mr. D. Cullen, IHRB starter, and Ms. T. O 'Meara, IHRB Clerk of the Course. In evidence the Starter confirmed that this race started at 5.11 p.m, this being four minutes before the appointed starting time of 5.15 p.m

Having considered the evidence, the Stewards found that the first race started before the appointed time but using their powers under Rule 10, they allowed the result to stand. The Stewards referred the matter to the CEO of the IHRB for further investigation.

A hurdle for four years old and upwards mares only, maidens at starting
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 2lbs ;5-y-o and up 11st 7lbs ;
Allowances - Mares that have not won a race, including flat races, under any NH Rules or Rules of Racing If 4-y-o allowed 5lb If 5-y-o and up allowed 8lb (The winning owner in this race will receive a €5000 bonus should the winning filly be eligible for the Weatherbys Ireland/ITBA NH Fillies Bonus Scheme)