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she seems to be improving away and had a grand mark. Hopefully she will stay improving and that's as soft as she wants it — I know she has won on soft ground but is better on better ground. She jumps super and Philip gave her a lovely ride. She is a homebred by the Clearys and took a bit of time so they are delighted now. Tom Busteed pre-trained her, sent her to me and she came highly recommended so it is great when they work out. I'd say we'll aim towards Galway. S Curling, trainer

The Raceday Stewards enquired into a verbal exchange between B. Hayes, rider of Double Pink, and Mr. D

Cullen, IHRB Starter, at the start of this race. Mr. Cullen stated that as he started the race Mr. Hayes verbally expressed his unhappiness about the start towards him. In his evidence, Mr Hayes stated that he felt he was following the starter's instructions while others weren't and he was unhappy about this which led to the exchange with the starter. Having considered all the evidence, the Raceday Stewards took no further action other than to advise the rider of the complaint mechanisms available to him should he feel he didn't get a fair start in future.

A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards which at entry are rated 116 or less
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 12lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 4lbs
Penalties - Performances before 2nd May - for every 1lb above the rating of 106 1lb extra On or after 2nd May - for each hurdle race won 7lb extra