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I’d say she had too much of it at Killarney when she never rose a gallop but is back to herself now. She has been working well so we were expecting a good run and we’re delighted. Farrier Dan Breen, who bred her, heads the syndicate and the lads are all local. Dan bred some good horses including Maries Rock and this mare has a good pedigree too, so I’d say he’ll breed off her in time. There is a race for her at the November meeting in Cheltenham so should go for that, although she wouldn’t want the ground any softer that today. S Curling, trainer

Prior to the running of the third race the Official Going was changed to: Hurdle- Yielding Chase- Good to Yielding

A. McGuinness, rider of Chosen Shant, trained by Aengus King, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that her mount hung left and was pulled up

Niall Moore, rider of Abel Mabel, trained by Arthur Goulding, reported to the Clerk of the Scales that his mount didn't handle the ground

The Raceday Stewards requested a report from S. Curling, trainer, as to the apparent improvement in form of Queenofthelodge, placed first, as compared with its recent form. S. Curling, trainer, stated that he was unable to offer an explanation for the poor run and hoped that having a break and the application of a tongue strap would see a return to form. Having considered the report the Raceday Stewards noted the content.

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards mares only (120 = 11st 12lbs)
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.