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She's a very quick filly and she has been the whole year. She was weak early on and she had a couple of okay runs but, once we got her straight before Naas, she has been very consistent. There's no question she is going to improve. She's an out-and-out five-furlong filly. We were hoping she would like the surface here and she did. Probably better ground suits her. Listen, the handicapper didn't miss her the first day - she got 9lb. It probably stopped her in Down Royal. He dropped her 1lb so we felt coming here with the 7lb off (Jamie Powell's claim) we were in a good place. There aren't many options for her over five but we'll have a look at the programme book and we won't rush her out. She's in the Sale, I'm not sure if she's going there or not or what the owners are going to plan. Fair play to the owners, they have been patient with her and let me do my think and I'm delighted with the result. Ciaran Murphy, trainer

The Stewards enquired into an incident soon after leaving the starting stalls involving Midnight Toker, ridden by C.T. Keane, Escaping Thejungle, ridden by W.M. Lordan, Reinforce, ridden by G.P. Halpin, Charming Lady, ridden by J.J.G. Ryan, Bonny Power, ridden by C.D. Hayes, and All In The Hips, ridden by R. Whearty where it appeared that a number of horses received interference. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, C.T. Keane stated that after a few strides, the gap closed in front of him and his mount received interference. C.D. Hayes stated that his mount received interference and he had to check off heels. J.J.G. Ryan stated that his mount got a bump from the outside. R. Whearty stated that he received pressure from the outside which pushed his mount onto the horse on her inner. W.M. Lordan stated that his mount jumped slow and got tight for room. G.P. Halpin stated that his mount jumped left out of the stalls and he was unable to do anything to avoid causing the incident. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards advised G.P. Halpin to be more aware of his responsibility to keep a straight racing line from the starting stalls. Elaine O'Farrell accompanied J.J.G. Ryan at this enquiry

W.J. Lee, rider of Lovejoy trained by W. McCreery, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung left during this race

C.T. Keane, rider of Midnight Toker trained by G.M.Lyons, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got flattened coming out of the starting stalls

G.P. Halpin, rider of Reinforce trained by John Stephen O'Donoghue, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount jumped left out of the starting stalls and then hung left throughout the race

C.D. Hayes, rider of Bonny Power trained by Edward Lynam, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got flattened coming out of the starting stalls

J.A. Powell, rider of Wakai Umi trained by Ciaran Murphy, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung off the first bend

R. Whearty, rider of All In The Hips trained by Jack W. Davison, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got a knock coming out of the starting stalls

The Stewards enquired into an incident on the bend into the straight involving Vanguard Star, ridden by H.J

Horgan, Reinforce, ridden by G.P. Halpin, and Charming Lady, ridden by J.J.G. Ryan where it appeared that Vanguard Star ran short of room and checked. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, J.J.G. Ryan stated that his mount was in a gap when getting pressure from both sides and he checked when the gap closed. H.J. Horgan stated that his mount lugged out on the approach to the bend and he did not react quick enough to correct his racing line. G.P. Halpin stated that he was riding on the outer and in his opinion he did not feel that he contributed to the incident. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards advised H.J. Horgan to ride with more awareness in a similar situation. Elaine O'Farrell accompanied J.J.G. Ryan at this enquiry.

An extended handicap for two years old only (80 = 9st 12lbs)
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.