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She was entitled to win that and has been very consistent. She's only a small, light little thing. She jumped like a buck, and having Ruby is always a help. E McNamara, trainer

The Stewards fined P.J. Rothwell, trainer, ?350 for failing to lodge a passport in respect of Thornhill Flyer which was required as a vaccination spot check in accordance with the provisions of Rule 90 (vii) and (viii). The Stewards allowed the horse to run on receipt of the trainer's written assurance that the vaccinations were in order. B. Hayes, rider of Paudi The Punter trained by G. Webb, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount did not handle the ground. The Turf Club Veterinary Officer examined Happy As Larry, trained by J.Motherway, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal. Samples were taken for analysis. B.T. O'Connell, rider of Thornhill Flyer, trained by P.J. Rothwell, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount struggled to go with the early pace but stayed on past tired horses in the closing stages. L.P. Flynn, rider of Western Bar trained by John T. McLoughlin, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount did not handle the ground.

An extended handicap hurdle for four yrs old and upwards rated 80-95
Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap to carry 6lb extra for each hurdle race won.