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She's a great honest mare. She's been to every dog fight and she deserved that. She has been placed around Cheltenham and placed in numerous graded races so it's nice she got her day in the sun. It's great for Caren and Aidan Walsh, who are great supporters of the yard, and for Johnny Lightfoot who owns her as well. That was a brilliant pot. She's got a good pedigree so she's a valuable broodmare as well. Davy gave her a good ride as well. He was probably lucky he got the split up the inside. Gordon Elliott, trainer

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Jeremys Flame, trained by Gavin Cromwell, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be lame post race

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Drury, trained by W.P. Mullins, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Ena Baie (FR), trained by Harry Fry (in GB), at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

P. Townend, rider of Drury trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount never travelled during this race

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Rhythm Divine trained by Thomas Gibney was found to have blood on the nose post race

The Stewards enquired into an incident on the approach to the turn into the straight involving Concertista (FR), ridden by D.E. Mullins, placed third, Black Tears (GB), ridden by D.N. Russell, placed first, Emily Moon, ridden by R.M. Power, placed sixth, Spruced Up, ridden by Miss A.B. O'Connor, placed fourth, Uisce Solas, ridden by L

Quinlan, unplaced, Andalusa (FR), ridden by M.A. Enright, unplaced and Burlesque Queen, ridden by A.W. Short, unplaced, where it appeared that interference took place resulting in some of the runners having to check. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that interference had taken place but they were unable to contribute blame to any rider and consequently took no further action.

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards mares only that are EBF eligible that have run at least three times in hurdle races up to and including 19th January 2020 (140 = 11st 10lbs)
Penalties - Handicapper.