See also » The Model Kingdom a filly to follow
I got heart failure because he (Pat Taaffe) went so soon on her!. The last thing I said as he was going out was 'the last fence Pat don't be in front before then'. I thought she was going to get caught and I did sweat a bit in the last furlong. I would have been disappointed if she was beaten today but having said that I've been disappointed so often coming racing. I suppose we'll look at the Dublin racing festival with her. If she gets through that she'll probably have another run somewhere. There is the mares race in Liverpool and if she won at Leopardstown you could think about Cheltenham. She is a bit buzzy but she has quietened down well. She's from a very good family. Noel Meade, trainer

At the request of the Stewards, Mr P.W. Mullins, rider of Flemencello, trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount was leaning in on the bends and at this stage of the race, she leaned in again, clipped a heel and fell independently. The Stewards reviewed this fall and were satisfied that no action was warranted

The Stewards interviewed Mr Pat Taaffe, rider of The Model Kingdom, concerning his use of the whip in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned, who accepted that he had used his whip with excessive frequency. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that Mr Pat Taaffe was in breach of Regulation 10.3 (g) (frequency), and having considered his record in this regard suspended him for 3 racedays

The Stewards enquired into an incident in the final three furlongs involving Agritime, ridden by Mr M.J.M

O'Sullivan, unplaced, Copper Nation, ridden by Mr T. Hamilton, unplaced, The Model Kingdom, ridden by Mr Pat Taaffe, placed first and Harmonya Maker (FR), ridden by Mr J.J. Codd, placed second, where it appeared there was movement and contact between all horses. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. In his evidence Mr M.J.M. O'Sullivan stated that his mount was under pressure, hung left and made contact with Copper Nation. Mr T

Hamilton stated that his mount had no more to give when receiving pressure from her outside. Mr Pat Taaffe stated that he had received slight interference from Harmonya Maker (FR) but had maintained a straight line to the finish

Mr J.J. Codd stated that the race got tight at this stage and he had received some contact. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that while an incident had taken place, it would be unfair to apportion any blame as the evidence was inconclusive and felt general bunching had occurred at that part of the race

GENERAL INFORMATION The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. Robert Dore (Chairman), Capt. S.H. Walford, Justice Leonie Reynolds, Mr. M. Daly

An I.N.H. flat race for four, five, six and seven years old mares only that are EBF eligible that have not won a race including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing other than I.N.H. flat races or N.H. flat races or a combination of such races
Weights - 11st 4lbs
Penalties - Winner of an I.N.H. Flat race or a N.H. flat race 4lb extra Of two or more such races 7lb extra
Riders - Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules