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we're not shocked but are surprised as the ground dried up so much. She ran very well when staying on at Limerick the last day but today we thought she'd be caught for toe because of the ground. That's the last horse my late father E.J. bred, it's the first horse owned by my brother William and his son Alan, who the horse is named after, led her up, so it's a pure family story. We didn't plan further than today but we'll probably race her away and keep her for breeding. Eugene M O'Sullivan, trainer

The Stewards advised John Patrick Ryan, trainer of Devine Star, that a repeat of his charges unruly behaviour whereby she failed to approach the start before being withdrawn, may render her liable to a suspension should this tendency be repeated again

D.E. Mullins, rider of Agusta Gold trained by Ms Margaret Mullins, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount jumped slowly during this race

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Agusta Gold trained by Ms Margaret Mullins was blowing hard when examined post race

Rachael Blackmore, rider of Petticoat Loose trained by Dermot P. O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of Scales that her mount hung right during this race.

A hurdle race for four yrs old and upwards mares only, maidens at starting
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 12lb; 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