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We were trying to get her to settle as she’s very keen at home. Conor said we were wasting our time and we should try and make the running. Ricky rode her in Fairyhouse and she won, so why would you change it when it worked. She’ll get further but she’ll probably be penalised because of her style of running she is either going to win or be swallowed up. At least she has won for the owners, and they have the mare. I thought she’d be better going left-handed, but she jumped a bit right today. We’ll freshen her up and find another race for her. She’ll jump a fence too. Martin Brassil, trainer

Owing to the low trajectory of the sun, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for hurdle #1 to be omitted from this race The Raceday Stewards reviewed the riders first approach to the starter in this race and were satisficed that no further action was warranted P.K. Donovan, rider of Saunton Surf, trained by Gary McGill, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount lost its action behind

C.P. Millar, rider of Cumberland River, trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Saunton Surf, trained by Gary McGill, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Cumberland River, trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

GENERAL INFORMATION Following a request from broadcasters, the Raceday Stewards granted permission for a 2 minute delay to Races 1,2,3,4,5 and 6

The following Raceday Stewards acted on behalf of the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board at this race meeting: Mr. L McFerran (Chairman), Mr. N McCaffrey, Mr. A Byrne, Mr. S Collins, Mr. L. Walsh

Prior to Race 2 The Clerk Of The Course changed the going to Soft on both tracks

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (110 = 11st 12lbs)
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.
Riders - Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52. Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 31st December) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed...........4lb; Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed..........2lb. No allowance under Rule 52 may be claimed. *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing.