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She had a lovely run in Fairyhouse when she wouldn't have been 100 percent and she came on lovely with a lovely clear round. She is getting more professional the whole time and while the fences are not quite as big here, I'm delighted with the way she jumped,. There is a lovely campaign for the mares' novice route and there are four of us involved in her, myself, Kieran Leavy, Fergus Healy and Lorcan Cribbin. They are a great bunch of lads and are plucky! Ms Margaret Mullins, trainer

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Darling Miss, trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to have blood on both nostrils post race.

A steeplechase for four years old and upwards mares only that have not won a steeplechase that are EBF eligible
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 11lbs ;5-y-o and up 11st 7lbs ;(The winning owner in this race will receive ;a ?5000 bonus should the winning filly be ;eligible for the Weatherbys Ireland/ITBA ;NH Fillies Bonus Scheme) ;