See also » Mary Doll battles well for 66/1 success at Galway
She had an away day at Dundalk and a barrier trial done, so we wanted to deliver first time, so this is great. To do it for the Hylands is great too, as they have been great supporters of mine since day one. We were conscious of the rain arriving and wanted to use Rory, as he is riding exceptionally and has ridden some very good races for us recently. Ireland is a tough jurisdiction to be campaigning two-year-olds, that's what we're all about and this filly is very much on the market. Hitting the (first) 'three' or the 'five' was the objective, but Rory did well from a wide draw and I just think she was the superior filly in the race. She has a lot of filling out to do and will be a filly for 10 furlongs next year. I know people have their opinions on her sire Waldgeist, but she is tenacious and has done it very professionally. John S O'Donoghue, trainer

The Raceday Stewards interviewed S. Foley, rider of Lunar Empress, concerning his use of the whip in in the closing stages of this race. Evidence was heard from the rider concerned who stated that his first use of the whip was for corrective purposes as his mount cocked her jaw turning in. Having viewed a recording of the race and considered the evidence the Raceday Stewards were satisfied the rider was in breach of R10.3(g)(frequency) and having considered his clean record, they suspended him for two racedays

S. Foley, rider of Lunar Empress, trained by Mrs John Harrington, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount cocked her jaw turning in.

For two years old fillies only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible and whose sire established one or more yearling sales in the relevant year with a median price of not more than #60,000
Weights - 9st 3lbs.