Navan Result

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it was a perfect race, she had been running in maidens and was getting there a bit too soon. In all fairness the last day the winner leaned on her a little bit and just knocked her off stride for a bit. She's a filly with a lot of ability, sometimes you could question her attitude but you couldn't question it there because it got tough and she dug down. It was a good performance. I was a little worried about the ground but she did work well in it in the spring so she handles cut in the ground as well. She's been busy so I'll speak to the team back home and see what we'll do but she could be ready for one more. She's only two so there is plenty of time for her to look for black-type and today was the day. J P Murtagh, trainer

Following a request from broadcasters, the Stewards granted permission for this race to be delayed by +2 minutes

The Stewards enquired into possible interference close to the finish involving Silmaniya, ridden by B.M. Coen, placed first, and Polar Bear, ridden by S. Foley, placed second, where it appeared both horses drifted with possible contact made. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence, S. Foley stated that his mount was leg weary when Silmaniya came to meet his mount but in his opinion he was beaten at that time. B.M. Coen stated that he was holding up his mount when she lugged a little and tired in the last fifty yards on the soft ground

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 for two years old only that are EBF eligible and that at entry have run two or more times under any Rules of Racing and are eligible for a handicap rating (90 = 9st 7lbs)
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.