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I'm very pleased. She won her bumper here, in similar fashion,. It was probably about two furlongs too short for her but I thought the good gallop would help us. It was a big ask and I was afraid that Frank (Berry) was going to kill me for entering her in it. I knew 2lb was all about we could get away with running out of the handicap. She jumps very well now. When she started she was very awkward over her hurdles on her first couple of runs. She was very slow, a bit right and left. It came together on her last couple of runs. It's hard race to win, I said to Simon that she wanted a couple of furlongs further and if she was travelling well turning in to kick and go because she'll stay on really well to the line. She pinged the last and I'm thrilled. Liz Doyle, trainer

M.J.M O'Sullivan, rider of De Lady In Red, trained by Barry Connell, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was impeded at the first

P. Townend, rider of Historique Reconce (FR), trained by W.P. Mullins, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount was badly impeded at the last hurdle

The Raceday Stewards enquired into possible interference at the final hurdle involving Historique Reconce (FR), ridden by P. Townend, placed second, Banntown Girl, ridden by D.E. Mullins, placed third, and Ballybawn Belter, ridden by S.D. Torrens, placed first, where it appeared interference had taken place. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned, P. Townend stated that he suffered both intimidation on the approach and interference at the last hurdle. D.E. Mullins stated that he received pressure from his outside at the final hurdle. S.D. Torrens stated that his mount had jumped slightly left at the final hurdle and any interference was accidental and that he had won going away. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were of the opinion that while interference had taken place, Ballybawn Belter had not improved her finishing position as a result of this interference, so they made no alteration to the Judge’s placings furthermore the raceday Stewards were satisfied that no riding offence had been committed and therefore took no further action

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident shortly after turning in involving Innatendue (FR), ridden by L.A

McKenna,unplaced, Still Ciel, ridden by S.W. Flanagan,unplaced, Banntown Girl, ridden by D.E. Mullins placed third, and Marvel Fan (FR), ridden by P.J. Carberry where it appeared Still Ciel had hit the rail. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. Sean Flanagan stated that he had received pressure from his outside causing him to hit the rail. Liam McKenna stated that he had received pressure from his outside causing him to tighten S

Flanagan on his inside. P. J. Carberry stated that that he had to take back off heels to prevent clipping and therefore tightened up horses on his inside. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action

The Raceday Stewards enquired into an incident turning in involving Sainte Dona (FR), ridden by B.J. Cooper, unplaced, and Mollys Glory, ridden by C.M. Quirke where it Mollys Glory caught a heel. Evidence was heard from the riders concerned. B. Cooper stated that he was swamped by runners turning in and his filly stopped quickly

C.M. Quirke stated that he was riding an inside line and when B. Cooper moved in he switched out and caught a heel. Having viewed the recording of the race and considered the evidence, the Raceday Stewards were satisfied that no further action was warranted but reminded C. Quirke of his obligation to make a report of incidents in future.

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards mares only that are EBF eligible that have run at least three times in hurdle races up to and including 22nd January 2023 (140 = 11st 12lbs)
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race or hurdle races after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper.