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On her first run for me she ran well in a race here last time won by a horse that was better than the type of race. You've to talk nice to her! I thought if she repeated that run she would have a chance. She'll maybe got to Tramore as she doesn't like the stalls or there's a Sligo mares winners race or another race back here next time. Mark Michael McNiff, trainer

The Stewards enquired into an incident in the back straight involving Hilden (GB), ridden by D.J. Condon, and Res Ipsa Loquitur, ridden by A. Ring, where it appeared Hilden (GB) ran short of room on the rail and was forced to check. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards deemed any interference to have been accidental and took no further action. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Hilden (GB), trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal. D.J. Condon, rider of Hilden (GB), trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount never travelled.

An extended handicap hurdle for four yrs old and upwards mares only that are E.B.F. eligible (116 = 11st 10lb)
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap shall not; be less than 11st 10lb
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap to carry 6lb extra for each hurdle race won. Any horse rated above 116 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 11st 10lb. Subsequently, the excess over 116 in any rating shall be added to the weight allotted to that horse. (For the purpose of this note, any four year old rated above 116 shall have the applicable weight for age allowance then prevailing deducted from the horse's rating prior to the original calculation of the handicap)