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She deserved it on her last two runs and J.J. (Slevin) gave her a super ride and we had one of the best jockeys in the race. She is belonging to a great owner and supporter of the yard John Davitt and his wife Rose and it's great for the lads in the yard. She is tough, genuine and if she doesn't get risen (in the weights) too much maybe there will be another one in her. She got badly hurt the day she won her point to point (at Bandon in March 2019)and it was the people in Fethard Veterinary Clinic that saved her. We have 30 in the yard and are busy busy but have the best staff we've ever had - I am only part of a big wheel. Norman Lee, trainer

Owing to ground conditions, the Stewards granted permission for hurle #5 to be omitted from this race The Stewards received a request from Norman Lee, trainer of Johnnys Girl, for P. Kennedy to replace G.P

Brouder who was unavailable due to a Rider Administration error. The trainer stated that he was unable to secure a suitable rider for his charge. Having considered the request, the Stewards granted permission to Norman Lee under Rule 196(iv) for P. Kennedy to ride Johnnys Girl

The Stewards interviewed T. Joseph Kelly, rider of Otzi, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. He accepted that he had used his while out of contention but thought in riding that his mount might pick up and close on the leaders. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards were of the opinion that T. Joseph Kelly was in breach of R10(3)(b) by using his whip unnecessarily after his chance of winning or being placed was clearly gone. Having considered his clean previous record, the Stewards cautioned T. Joseph Kelly on this occasion

The Stewards enquired into possible interference between the last two hurdles involving Mr Bercow, ridden by K.M. Donoghue, placed third, Elusive Exclusive, ridden by Mr P.A. King, placed fourth and More Overdraught (GB), ridden by G.B. Noonan, placed sixth, where it appeared that interference had taken place. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. G.B. Noonan stated that he received little contact. Mr P.A. King stated that he had received some contact but that it had no effect on his final placing. K.M. Donoghue stated that his mount had jumped left at the second last hurdle and he was returning back to his racing line when some contact occurred

Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards made no alteration to the Judges placings and took no further action

The Stewards enquired into possible interference about 150 yards from the finish involving Iridescent, ridden by K.J. Brouder, placed second and Elusive Exclusive, ridden by Mr P.A. King, placed fourth, where it appeared that Elusive Exclusive may have run short of room when racing close to the running rail. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Mr P.A. King stated that while a gap was there for him his mount was unable to take it and he did not receive any interference. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards made no alteration to the Judges placings and took no further action.

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-95
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st and the minimum weight shall not be less than 9st 12lbs
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 5lb extra for each hurdle race won.