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She was entitled to that. She travels well but she is not the easiest as she likes to do things her way. In a small field she can get her way,. She was bit tricky in the stalls and I thought 'oh no here we go' but he was able to rectify that once he got out. I'm delighted with her, she is a tough old bird. I'm delighted for the owners who have been big supporters of mine from the word go and it's so important for them to get a winner. Peter Newell sadly isn't here today, he is under the weather at the minute but he is a lovely owner and he loves his racing. Mrs Denise Foster, trainer

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Jewel Maker, trained by D. K. Weld, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board Veterinary Officer examined Joshadam (GB), trained by Mark Michael McNiff, at the request of the Stewards and reported the animal to be post race normal

At the request of the Stewards, K.J. Leonard, rider of Joshadam (GB), trained by Mark Michael McNiff, reported to the Stewards' Secretaries that his mount lost his action near the road crossing about two furlongs from the finish

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An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (80 = 10st)
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 6lb extra for each race won.
Riders - Open to Apprentices who are apprenticed to Trainers in Ireland only. Allowances - (up to and including 21st June and which are not cumulative) Apprentices who have not ridden three *winners allowed..........7lb Apprentices who have not ridden twenty *winners allowed..........4lb Apprentices who have not ridden thirty *winners allowed..........2lb *Including races under any N.H. Rules