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She's a nice mare, I think she is a good mare. She wasn't right after she ran last year in Down Royal. Danny was impressed with her and said there is improvement in her. She lengthened the whole way to the line. I think she will definitely win again. Gordon Elliott, trainer

J.P. O'Sullivan, rider of Sandy Montana, trained by P.J. Rothwell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped a hurdle on the way to the start

The Raceday Stewards interviewed J.P. O'Sullivan, rider, in relation to a report he made at the scales regarding he jumped a hurdle on the way to the start. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. J.P O'Sullivan stated that Sandy Montana was having her first run on the racetrack and got a run on him downhill towards the hurdle at the bottom of the hill and had no option only to jump it. Having considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards noted the explanation.

A hurdle for four years old and upwards mares only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible and which have not run under the Rules of Racing as a two or three yr old
Weights - 4-y-o 11st 2lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 7lbs
Riders - Confined to Professional & Claiming Professional Riders who have not ridden more than 15 winners under any N.H. Rules from 1st May, 2022 to 29th April, 2023 inclusive. (Qualified Riders are excluded from riding in this race) (The winning owner in this race will receive a €5000 bonus should the winning filly be eligible for the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme)