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If you discounted her last run at Dundalk when she was beaten over 20 lengths and patently didn't take to the place at all she had a chance,. Her run at Tipperary was encouraging and the race has worked out quite well. The third won a nursery at the Curragh. It was a tidy contest and Niall (McCullagh) was happy with her on the day. If we could just trust that she'd get back to her Tipperary form we were giving her a chance. Wayne like her attitude and she seemed to relish the hill. When he gave her a few smacks she really saw the trip out well and I'd say seven furlongs will be no problem to her. She's a clean winded filly with a bit of size and scope so hopefully she has a little bit of a future at a level. A nursery might be next and we'll see what the handicapper makes of it. These Foran series races are great for the likes of her as she was a cheaply bought filly and she received a lot of allowances. We'll see where we are with her before the final of the series as it's a nice pot. I must find out the conditions but if she was entitled to more allowances I'd say why not. We'll see closer to the time. That was only her third start so hopefully there is a bit to come from her. K J Condon, trainer

The Stewards requested a report from K.J. Condon, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Lady Marengo, placed first, as compared with its most recent run. K.J. Condon stated that his charge did not handle the all weather surface in Dundalk on her previous run, however today's conditions were more comparable with her first run in Tipperary where she ran well. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the explanation offered.

For two yrs old only maidens at starting that are EBF eligible and which had been purchased as yearlings or as two year olds at Public Auction under the hammer after 1st July, 2017 for E60,000 or less (the first sale after 1st July, 2017 to govern the price if sold more than once)
Weights - 9st 7lb; Fillies allowed 5lb
Allowances - (which are not cumulative) If purchased for not more than E50,000 allowed 2lb If purchased for not more than E40,000 allowed 4lb If purchased for not more than E30,000 allowed 6lb If purchased for not more than E20,000 allowed 8lb If purchased for not more than E10,000 allowed 10lb Horses that have been purchased at Public Auction under the hammer after 1st July, 2017 for E60,001 or more HRI Directive 6 (i) (b) is suspended for the purpose of this race.