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It’s super, obviously in a small field like that you are worried that it could turn into a tactical affair,. She had the least experience in the race so it’s great to see her pull it out like that. She’s such an honest mare and a pleasure to deal with. We’re very lucky to find a mare like her that’s after winning her first two. It’s hard enough to place her after winning first time out as there are no mares’ novices. We had to take on the geldings. We took the chance, going up to three miles today, and it worked out. It was a great rider from Alan. I was a bit worried when the leader was ahead but he was confident that he had enough horse to catch up at all times. It seems that she doesn’t mind toughing it out. We’ll regroup now and see where we go next. After the last day I thought the best thing to do was to go and try to chase a bit of prize-money. I don’t want to over step her and take on mares that are too good yet. It’s a great day, we came all the way from Cork and it’s good to be coming up here and getting a winner. She loves good ground, she just seems to really enjoy it. Richard Hennessy, trainer

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Master Haku, trained by Gordon Elliott, at the request of the Raceday Stewards and reported the animal to be clinically abnormal post race

Josh Williamson, rider of Master Haku, trained by Gordon Elliott, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount never travelled.

A novice hurdle for five years old and upwards that have not won more than one hurdle race (excluding Academy Hurdles and 3-y-o Junior N.H. Hurdles)
Weights - 11st 3lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs.
Penalties - Penalty (Academy Hurdles and 3-y-o Junior N.H. Hurdles excluded) - Winner of a hurdle race 7lb extra