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He was flying at home and working well and is a real gutsy horse. He won his maiden at Tramore and he was unlucky the last day when he fell (at Naas) and we were hoping he'd finish third,. He stuck it out well there today and there is no plan. He'll be better on better ground and we won't panic as there is a long summer ahead. Miss Ellmarie Holden, trainer

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Wings Like Arion, trained by Mrs John Harrington, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal. Samples were also taken for analysis

R.M. Power, rider of Wings Like Arion, trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount never travelled and stopped quickly

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer reported to the Stewards that Maeve's Choice trained by Matthew J. Smith was found to have lost his left fore shoe.

A novice hurdle race for five yrs old and upwards which, at entry, are rated 106 or less , also open to horses, which at entry, are rated 107 to116
Weights - 10st 12lb
Penalties - Performances before 13th March for every 1lb above the rating of 106 1lb extra; On or after 13th March for each hurdle race won 4lb extra; Horses that have not run three times over hurdles and/or do not have a published handicap hurdle rating may enter and run at the discretion of the handicapper provided their performances are rated 116 or less.