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It’s testing and I’d say it suited her. She’ll stay further and is a grand mare who will jump a fence. She’s had a break since her last run which suited her as well. The plan was to bounce out and make it as she stays well. We’ll have about 40 working here either tomorrow or on Tuesday morning. All the main Cheltenham horses will be here. Gordon Elliott, trainer

M.P. Walsh, rider of Barrington Court trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount went wrong behind

K.C. Sexton, rider of Lunch In Adare trained by Peter Fahey, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount stopped quickly

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Barrington Court, trained by Mrs John Harrington, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

The Stewards interviewed M.P. Fogarty, rider of Darrens Hope, concerning his use of the whip in the latter stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Stewards found the rider in breach of Reg.10.3.(g) (frequency) and having taken his record into account suspended him for 2 race days

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Barrington Court, trained by Mrs John Harrington, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal.

A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards mares only that have not won a Listed hurdle race or a Grade 1, Grade 2 or Grade 3 weight-for age hurdle race
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 1lbs; 5-y-o 10st 13lbs; 6-y-o and up 11st
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race 4lb extra Of two hurdle races or one value ?10000 7lb extra