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There's a bit of history to this filly. In 1956 Gita Weld (Dermot's late mother and a neighbour in Rathgormac) sold my father a mare (their first thoroughbred) of the same name so I called this one after her. After Mrs Weld passed away I wrote a letter to Dermot and mentioned this filly to him. Patrick J Flynn, trainer

S. Foley, rider of Homeric Hymn (FR), trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount never travelled and may appreciate softer ground . N.G. McCullagh, rider of Balmont Blast, trained by Edward Lynam, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount received interference and lost ground at the start. M.C. Hussey, rider of Russian Roulette, trained by Charles O'Brien, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount received interference and lost ground at the start. C.D. Hayes, rider of Space Velocity, trained by A. Oliver, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount suffered interference and lost ground at the start. The Stewards requested a report from Patrick J.Flynn, trainer as to the apparent improvement in form of Little Sweetheart, placed first, as compared with its recent form. The trainer reported that his charge disappointed on her last start on heavy ground at Gowran but appreciated the better ground today. He added that his stable is now in better form after a slow start to the season. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the explanation offered.

An extended handicap for three yrs old only (75 = 9st 12lb)
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 5lb extra for each race won Any horse rated above 75 shall initially be treated as having that rating and the highest weight allotted shall be 9st 12lb. Subsequently, the excess over 75 in any rating shall be added to the weight allotted to that horse.