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I targeted this meeting because of the two 2m6f races for Menindee and (earlier winner) Paidi's Passion as they're two staying mares. They both looked as if they might be beaten and then they stayed on again. I was delighted when I saw that the races were going to be on the outer loop, which was going to make it more of a staying track and they're two point-to-point mares who want three miles. They both had good runs last time out. D M Christie, trainer

The Stewards reviewed an incident at the hurdle past the stands on the final circuit involving Gondor, ridden by R.J. Condon, Mugsy Delight, ridden by B.P. Kennedy, Banada Bridge, ridden by D.J. O'Keeffe, and Ballycastle Brat, ridden by E. Dwan. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the matter, the Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted

The Stewards enquired into an incident at the turning point about three furlongs from the finish involving Menindee, ridden by J.C. Gainford, and Sittingonthefence, ridden by D.E. Mullins where it appeared that Menindee may have run short of room. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, J.C

Gainford stated that his mount had missed the previous hurdle, had lost momentum and he gave her a squeeze but ran up on the heels of Sittingonthefence which had moved back onto the running rail. D.E. Mullins stated that his mount had jumped the hurdle very well and was ridden to the point of the rails in the knowledge that no challenger was on his inner. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards took no further action.

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-95
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.