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she won here as a three-year-old so we were looking for a race that we could bring her back for. We were a bit unsure about the flag start, whether with cheekpieces and a tongue-tie, she would jump off on terms. The plan was to be very positive on her and in fairness to Gary, they were going to cut each other’s throats in front and he took a little pull and he followed them around. She kind of won the same way here as a three-year-old, so it worked out great. We’ll go for something similar, that’s her grade. Joseph G Murphy, trainer

James J. Doyle, rider of Socratic trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount missed the break

D. McMonagle, rider of Indiana Rose trained by Patrick Martin, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung right in the straight

J.A. Powell, rider of Manhattan Dandy trained by Ciaran Murphy, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount missed the break

The Stewards requested a report from Joseph G. Murphy, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Kodiqueen, placed first, as compared with its previous two runs at Fairyhouse on the 28th May and Listowel on the 5th June. Joseph M. Murphy, Authorised representative of Joseph G. Murphy reported that their charge was a previous course and distance winner and furthermore the reapplication of a tongue tie were contributing factors to this success. Having considered the evidence the Stewards noted the content of the report.

An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 45-65
Weights - Top weight in the original handicap and after the time of declaration shall not be less than 10st 2lbs and the minimum weight shall not be less than 8st 6lbs
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won.