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Ben said when she got to the front she kind of pricked her ears. Instead of going and winning she kind of parked herself a bit,. In fairness to her every time they came to her she battled on well. He said she hit the line well and he knew he'd won. She probably still learning, she has plenty of runs but you can see that she's still a bit starey and it takes a little bit of time for the penny to drop. I think we'll step her up in class now. I was looking for a mile-and-a-quarter maiden but this race stood out and fitted well. It's just great to get her head in front because we always thought a lot of her. She's been hitting the crossbar and when you see the horses that have been around her she deserved to win a race like this. Hopefully she can improve and step up. J P Murtagh, trainer

D.A Kidd, rider of Supagirl trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount hung off the home bend

B.M. Coen, rider of Kerkiyra trained by J.P. Murtagh, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount ran around under pressure

C.D. Hayes, rider of Giladah trained by D. K. Weld, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount got hampered turning in and got hampered again close to the line

The Stewards enquired into possible interference in the straight involving Amortentia, ridden by H.J. Horgan, placed fourth, Supagirl, ridden by D.A Kidd, placed third, Nectarine, ridden by K.J. Manning, placed second, Kerkiyra, ridden by B.M. Coen, placed first, and Giladah, ridden by C.D. Hayes, placed fifth, where it appeared interference may have occurred. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. H.J. Horgan stated that he received pressure from his inside causing him to check. D.A. Kidd stated that his mount hung off the home bend. K.J

Manning stated that his mount rolled around under pressure. B.M. Coen stated that his mount ran around late on

C.D. Hayes stated that he got a bump turning in and again towards the finish. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were of the opinion that the interference which occurred was accidental in nature and they took no further action. Mr. S. Collins absented himself from this enquiry. D.A. Kidd was accompanied at this enquiry by Mrs. J. Harrington.

An extended handicap for three years old only (90 = 10st)
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.