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She is progressing nicely and will probably get further now. The penny is starting to drop. She is a little bit quirky, but she is getting there. She has a bit to learn yet and was running around a little bit. She ran a good race in Limerick (third) and the form is working out okay. We might push her up in trip a little bit to see if she will get the three miles. She has a beautiful pedigree and is a valuable mare. M F Morris, trainer

K. Callaghan, rider of Brazos (USA), trained by John Joseph Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount failed to act on the ground

A.P. Kelly, rider of Simply Shabra, trained by Anthony McCann, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount stopped quickly

P.J. O'Hanlon, rider of Emancipator, trained by Terence O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled and was pulled up thereafter

The Raceday Stewards interviewed M.P. O'Connor, rider of Optional Mix, concerning his use of the whip in closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who accepted that he was in breach of R.10 and he apologised for his actions. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that he was in breach of R.10.3(g) and having considered his record they cautioned M. P. O'Connor on this occasion

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Emancipator, trained by Terence O'Brien, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be coughing post race.

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-123
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.
Riders - Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52 (iii). Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 22nd January) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed...........4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed..........2lb No allowance under Rule 52 (iii) may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing