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The drier ground probably helped today, she just got stuck in gluey ground in Galway. She had a great run in the Curragh, it was soft ground there but it was loose. I'm delighted, she got the mile really well and will get further as she's a half-sister to a two-mile hurdle winner. I thought the ground might be quick enough but Jack said they are getting their toe into it. We'll look at a nursery now, maybe in Listowel, today was the plan. I was just trying to win a race with this filly, she only cost €1,000, and today was an opportunity to win a race. I didn't want to get rid of her and I'm happy to have her. Patrick Magee, trainer

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident in the closing stages involving Admiral Mae, ridden by D.P

McDonogh, placed fifth, Nika Pika, ridden by J. Kearney, placed first, and Not Far To Fall, ridden by C.D. Hayes, placed third, where it appeared Admiral Mae had to check off heels. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. D. P. McDonogh stated that he was not able to fill the gap and took a precautionary check. J. Kearney stated that he had to move out off heels. C. D. Hayes stated that he kept his line and caused no interference. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted

D.P. McDonogh, rider of Admiral Mae, trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that he had to check turning in.

For two years old only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible to be claimed for #30,000 or less
Weights - 9st 12lbs