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She was very game and he (Davy Russell) said he was always going to win. I thought turning in we were in trouble. On that ground she just wants to go a little further. That is her ground. She was bred and owned by a man called Richie Maher who died in April and we are dedicating that win to him. I'd say two and a half miles handicapping now, it depends on the ground. We went to Galway and I knew going to Galway I was in trouble, the ground was just gone for her. She's decent enough on good ground. She loves to mark the top of it. I have eight in at the minute - I lost two during the summer, one in Roscommon and one in Tramore and that hit me hard. I won a bumper in May with another horse and I have a few nice horses. Stephen Ryan, trainer

A hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards mares only, maidens at starting
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 2lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 7lb
Allowances - Mares that have not won a *race If 4-y-o allowed 5lb If 5-y-o and up allowed 8lb