LOUGHREA
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Track Biography:
The Galway Blazers have a long history of holding a point-to-point dating back over a hundred years. The hunt dates from the beginning of the 19th century and has established itself as one of the famous Irish Hunts due to the goodwill and generosity of farmers and landowners throughout the county.
We run two meetings a year at Dartfield just outside Loughrea with the first one taking place in October and the second fixture being held in April. The course is situated at Dartfield Horse Museum and heritage centre which is set on 350 acres of parkland just forty minutes from Galway city.
Over the years, Loughrea point-to-point has produced many top national hunt stars such as Bewleys Berry, Boys Hurrah, Brindisi Breeze, Never Compromise and King Johns Castle.
How To Get There
By Road
From the Dublin take the M6 as far as the Ballinasloe West exit 15, and continue on the N6 towards Loughrea/Galway as far as Kilreekil village. Dartfield is half a mile beyond the village on the right hand side of the N6.
From Galway take the M6 and exit at Junction 16 for Loughrea. After approx. three miles on the access road you arrive at a roundabout, take the first exit. Continue past the Portumna Junction for less than a mile, and the entrance to Dartfield will be on your left.
By Air
Loughrea is situated 30 minutes from Galway airport and an hour and 50 minutes from Dublin airport.
Eircode
H62 Y564
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Entries
FRIENDS OF THE GALWAY COUNTY HUNT 4yo Maiden
For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland. Mares allowed 5lbs.
(Prize Money €800: 1st €560, 2nd €160, 3rd €80)
Weights: 11st 9lbs About 3 Miles
| No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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| 1 | BALLYCAMP (IRE) (15yo BR G) KAYF TARA (GB) / ALL OUR BLESSINGS (IRE) / STATOBLEST |
11st 9lbs | W.W. Dennison | Colin S. McKeever |
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| 2 | BELMOUNT (IRE) (15yo B G) WESTERNER (GB) / ARTIST'S JEWEL / LE MOSS |
11st 9lbs | W.W. Dennison | Colin S. McKeever |
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| 3 | DAWN SOLDIER (IRE) (15yo B G) ARCADIO (GER) / ANFIELD LADY (IRE) / SAFETY CATCH (USA) |
11st 9lbs | W.J. Codd | W.F. Codd |
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| 4 | SHANTY TOWN (IRE) (15yo B G) ZAGREB (USA) / RAPSAN (IRE) / INSAN (USA) |
11st 9lbs | W.F. Codd | W.F. Codd |
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| 5 | ISLAND HEIGHTS (IRE) (15yo B G) HERON ISLAND (IRE) / LA REINA (IRE) / EXECUTIVE PERK |
11st 9lbs | Monbeg Syndicate | Donnchadh Doyle |
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| 6 | UPPERTOWN CAVE (IRE) (15yo B G) COURT CAVE (IRE) / NEWTOWN CHARLIE (IRE) / WELSH TERM |
11st 9lbs | Billy Yorke | Donnchadh Doyle |
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| 7 | SNATCH BACK (IRE) (15yo B M) FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / NORTHERN GALE (USA) / NORTHERN SPUR (IRE) |
11st 4lbs | John Halley | P.M.J. Doyle |
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| 8 | THROTHETHATCH (IRE) (15yo B G) BENEFICIAL (GB) / CASTLETOWNROCHE (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE) |
11st 9lbs | Gerard Anthony Spain | P.M.J. Doyle |
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| 9 | JENNYS DREAM (IRE) (15yo B M) ZAGREB (USA) / ROCK IN THE PARK (IRE) / ROCK HOPPER |
11st 4lbs | Ashling Daly | Aidan Fitzgerald |
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| 10 | SAFFRON MOUNTAIN (IRE) (15yo CH G) SAFFRON WALDEN (FR) / SHEESE MINE (IRE) / GONE FISHIN |
11st 9lbs | Cobajay Syndicate | Aidan Fitzgerald |
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| 11 | A PINT AHEAD (IRE) (15yo B G) GOLAN (IRE) / REPROCHE ORIENT (FR) / GARDE ROYALE |
11st 9lbs | Donal Hassett | Donal Hassett |
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| 12 | HERON HEIGHTS (IRE) (15yo B G) HERON ISLAND (IRE) / INTER ALIA (IRE) / DR MASSINI (IRE) |
11st 9lbs | Donal Hassett | Donal Hassett |
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| 13 | ACTIVE IN MILAN (IRE) (15yo B G) MILAN (GB) / SHIRLEY VENTURE (GB) / BE MY CHIEF (USA) |
11st 9lbs | Warren Ewing | Warren Ewing |
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| 14 | BURTREDGIPANDGUMP (IRE) (15yo BR G) BLUEPRINT (IRE) / ALWAYS PROUD (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER |
11st 9lbs | Niall Cronin | J.P. Dempsey |
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| 15 | DIDYOUNO (IRE) (15yo B G) KALANISI (IRE) / SARASOTA (FR) / DISTANT RELATIVE |
11st 9lbs | Kieran Purcell | Kieran Purcell |
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| 16 | DRAYCOTT PLACE (IRE) (15yo B G) OSCAR (IRE) / POWER AGAIN (GER) / DASHING BLADE |
11st 9lbs | John Patrick Ryan | John Patrick Ryan |
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| 17 | DUKE OF NEAMESTOWN (IRE) (15yo B G) ZERPOUR (IRE) / LADY NELL (GB) / TEENOSO (USA) |
11st 9lbs | Oliver McDonnell | J.P. Brennan |
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| 18 | GOLD OPERA (IRE) (15yo B G) GOLD WELL (GB) / FLUTE OPERA (IRE) / SHARIFABAD (IRE) |
11st 9lbs | Michael R. Murphy | Ashleigh Murphy |
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| 19 | LUCKY CODY (IRE) (15yo B G) BLUEPRINT (IRE) / WARE VIC (IRE) / OLD VIC |
11st 9lbs | Mary M. Hayes | Michael Barry |
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| 20 | NOMANSISLAND (IRE) (15yo B G) HERON ISLAND (IRE) / SITE MILL (IRE) / UN DESPERADO (FR) |
11st 4lbs | Teresa Flood & Kim Byrne | Peter J. Flood |
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| 21 | ROSE OF CONNEMARA (IRE) (15yo CH M) GOLAN (IRE) / RED VENUS (IRE) / PERUGINO (USA) |
11st 4lbs | Maghtera Syndicate | Robert Tyner |
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| 22 | TOOMUCHTHINKIN (IRE) (15yo B G) HERON ISLAND (IRE) / SHADY'S ROSE (IRE) / ROSELIER (FR) |
11st 4lbs | Aisling Cawley | Brian Francis Cawley |
Preview
UPPERTOWN CAVE was in contention when falling at the last on his most recent start at Loughbrickland so has to be given respect here as the most likely winner. Lucky Cody is knocking on the door and comes here in good form. Nomansisland showed promise at Largy last time and can play a part here while Dawn Soldier can be expected to improve from a promising debut also.
PIER HEAD BAR & RESTAURANT 5yo Geldings Maiden
For Certified Hunters aged 5 years old, Geldings only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland.
(Prize Money €800: 1st €560, 2nd €160, 3rd €80)
Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles
| No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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| 1 | FIDDLERS WAY (IRE) (16yo CH G) SHANTOU (USA) / ANNIE'S MOONBEAM (IRE) / MISTER LORD (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Noel Hanley | Robert Tyner |
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| 2 | STRANGE WAYS (IRE) (16yo B G) GOLAN (IRE) / TIERMANA LADY (IRE) / FOXHOUND (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Joseph O'Riordan | Robert Tyner |
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| 3 | CASTLE CONNELL (IRE) (16yo B G) BIENAMADO (USA) / DUNEAVEY (IRE) / MANDALUS |
12st 2lbs | Kevin Fenton | Philip Fenton |
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| 4 | EXHIBIT FIVE (IRE) (16yo CH G) GREAT EXHIBITION (USA) / FIVE OF HEARTS (IRE) / BROKEN HEARTED |
12st 2lbs | John Leigh | J.P. Dempsey |
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| 5 | FROGGY (IRE) (16yo BR G) KRIS KIN (USA) / KATE'S LASS (IRE) / MONTELIMAR (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Christopher Moran | Kevin Dempsey |
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| 6 | GOLDEN ECLIPSE (IRE) (16yo BR G) GOLAN (IRE) / PINKEEN LADY (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Ms. Margaret Flynn | Ms. Margaret Flynn |
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| 7 | ITSTIMEFORAPINT (IRE) (16yo B G) PORTRAIT GALLERY (IRE) / EXECUTIVE PEARL (IRE) / EXECUTIVE PERK |
12st 2lbs | Paul Walsh | Paul Walsh |
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| 8 | NINE STICHES (IRE) (16yo CH G) URBAN OCEAN (FR) / HARNEYSPET (IRE) / SHARIFABAD (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Sean Quirke | Paurick O'Connor |
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| 9 | OAKLEDGE LAD (IRE) (16yo B G) TURTLE ISLAND (IRE) / CAIM SUPREME (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER |
11st 11lbs | Niamh Flood | Peter J. Flood |
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| 10 | PHARAWAYDANTE (IRE) (16yo GR G) CLOUDINGS (IRE) / WAYDANTE (IRE) / PHARDANTE (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Marcel McGhee & Paul Gallagher | Jason Cairns |
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| 11 | RIVER CLARE (IRE) (16yo B BR G) INDIAN RIVER (FR) / LAKYLE LADY (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Patrick F. Ryan | Peter Fahey |
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| 12 | ROADTOTHEISLAND (IRE) (16yo B G) HERON ISLAND (IRE) / TIGNASSE (FR) / DOUBLE BED (FR) |
12st 2lbs | M.O. Cullinane | M.O. Cullinane |
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| 13 | WITHOUTDEFAVOURITE (IRE) (16yo B G) OSCAR (IRE) / CAMDEN CONFUSION (IRE) / CAMDEN TOWN |
12st 2lbs | Monbeg Syndicate | Donnchadh Doyle |
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| 14 | YEATS LODGE (IRE) (16yo B G) SLEEPING CAR (FR) / REINE JOSEPHINE (FR) / LOUP SOLITAIRE (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Aidan M. Murray | Andrew Lynch |
Preview
Although subsequently disqualified for taking the wrong course PHARAWAYDANTE did enough at Stradbally when passing the post second to confirm he is worth taking note of in a contest such as this. Withoutdefavourite would have to be considered a real danger based on his debut effort when second at Monksgrange. River Clare ran well on debut last week and if this isnt coming too soon for him he can compete here.
RENVYLE HOUSE HOTEL & RESORT & MACDERMOT ALLEN SOLICITORS Ladies Open 4yo+ (mdns excl)
For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old and upwards, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland.
Maidens excluded. No Penalties. Mares allowed 5lbs.
(Prize Money €1000: 1st €700, 2nd €200, 3rd €100)
Weights: 11st 9lbs About 3 Miles
| No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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| 1 | KLASSY (IRE) (22yo BR G) KAHYASI / EDELORA (IRE) / DOYOUN |
11st 4lbs | Peter Curling | Sam Curling |
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| 2 | SOME PRESENT (IRE) (21yo B BR G) PRESENTING (GB) / SOME PIDGEON (IRE) / STRONG GALE |
11st 9lbs | Sam Curling | Sam Curling |
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| 3 | BACKSTAGE (FR) (22yo B G) PASSING SALE (FR) / MADAME NATHALIE (FR) / DREAMS TO REALITY (USA) |
11st 9lbs | Gordon Elliott | Gordon Elliott |
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| 4 | NEDZER'S RETURN (IRE) (22yo B G) BOB'S RETURN (IRE) / MOYDANGANRYE (IRE) / OVER THE RIVER (FR) |
11st 9lbs | Annie Bowles | Gordon Elliott |
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| 5 | ARD NA RAITHNIGH (IRE) (22yo B BR G) NEEDLE GUN (IRE) / DERRY LARK (IRE) / LANCASTRIAN |
11st 4lbs | Michael Larkin | Eoin Larkin |
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| 6 | ISOURBELL (IRE) (22yo B M) EXECUTIVE PERK / SWEPT ASIDE (IRE) / BRUSH ASIDE (USA) |
10st 13lbs | Sean Aherne | Sean Aherne |
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| 7 | LYDON HOUSE (GB) (25yo CH G) LANCASTRIAN / THE MOUNT / LE MOSS |
11st 4lbs | Ms. Susan Oakes | Irene T. Oakes |
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| 8 | POCKET READER (GB) (18yo B G) SONUS (IRE) / JURADO PARK (IRE) / JURADO (USA) |
11st 4lbs | Irene T. Walsh | Eugene M. O'Sullivan |
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| 9 | SANG BLEU (IRE) (22yo B G) PISTOLET BLEU (IRE) / LAURENS FANCY (IRE) / SEXTON BLAKE |
11st 4lbs | Donal H. Gavin | Sarah Gavin |
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| 10 | UNANSWERED (GB) (20yo B G) DOUBLE TRIGGER (IRE) / KASSALA (FR) / PHANTOM BREEZE |
11st 4lbs | Jules Sigler | Mrs Denise Foster |
Preview
NEDZERS RETURN ran well last week finishing third at Limavady and should now come on for that run and take the beating here in a race he took comfortably last season beating Sang Bleu who reopposes here. Pocket Reader is a very capable sort at this level and goes well fresh so he looks best of the rest. Backstage ran well last week and if he does run he too can feature.
ITBA 5yo+ Mares Maiden
For Certified Hunters aged 5 years old and upwards, Mares only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland.
(Prize Money €800: 1st €560, 2nd €160, 3rd €80)
Weights: 11st 11lbs About 3 Miles
| No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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| 1 | BLUE BELL WALK (IRE) (17yo CH M) MOSCOW SOCIETY (USA) / CLOSE TO HOME (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Michael Creed | J.E. Casey |
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| 2 | DILIS GO BAIS (IRE) (17yo B M) OSCAR (IRE) / CEBOLA (FR) / BIGSTONE (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | Charles J. O'Connor & John Dwan | Turlough O'Connor |
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| 3 | GREEN DIESEL (IRE) (17yo B M) LORD AMERICO / SHUIL ATHASACH (IRE) / BUCKSKIN (FR) |
11st 6lbs | Patricia Prendergast | Patrick G. Kelly |
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| 4 | IFFSHEWINS (IRE) (16yo B M) IFFRAAJ (GB) / JIBABIT (IRE) / WAAJIB |
11st 11lbs | Noel Kelly | Marian Cash |
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| 5 | LADY'S LANE (IRE) (22yo CH M) FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / ON A DREAM / BALINGER |
11st 6lbs | F. Costello | F. Costello |
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| 6 | LUCKY BYRON (IRE) (16yo B M) BYRON (GB) / MY LILLI (IRE) / MARJU (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Patrick Rabbitt | Eugene M. O'Sullivan |
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| 7 | MILL GALE (IRE) (17yo B M) MILLENARY (GB) / MYSTIC GALE (IRE) / STRONG GALE |
11st 6lbs | Sean MacEithir | Norman Lee |
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| 8 | MISS OSCAROSE (IRE) (17yo B M) OSCAR (IRE) / PRIVATE ROSE (IRE) / ROSELIER (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Dr Joseph O'Keeffe | Dr Joseph O'Keeffe |
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| 9 | MONKS RETURN (IRE) (19yo BR M) BOB'S RETURN (IRE) / TARIYMA (FR) / GOLDNEYEV (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Frank Gill | G.D. Corrigan |
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| 10 | POKER LASS (IRE) (16yo B M) CLASSIC CLICHE (IRE) / MONT PUTTENS (IRE) / MONTELIMAR (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Shannon Seven Syndicate | Fachtna Twomey |
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| 11 | SKYALANI (IRE) (18yo B M) ASHKALANI (IRE) / ROYAL NORA (IRE) / DROMOD HILL |
11st 6lbs | John Howley | Paurick O'Connor |
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| 12 | WOODVILLE MISS (IRE) (16yo B M) HERON ISLAND (IRE) / WOODVILLE LASS (IRE) / ROYAL FOUNTAIN |
11st 11lbs | M.O. Cullinane | M.O. Cullinane |
Preview
MONKS RETURN has some fair placed form including when third at Toomebridge only a fortnight ago so she comes here fit and in top form. Bluebell Walk deserves her chance and was second on the opening weekend which sees her come here fit and well also. Skayalani is capable of winning a race such as this on her best and Miss Oscarose has notable track form.
WB GAVIN & CO SOLICITORS & MARTIN CULLINANE Winner of three (mdns excl)
For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old and upwards, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland, which have not won a race under the Rules of Racing or Steeplechasing in any Country and not more than three Point to Point Steeplechases of any description.
Maidens excluded. No Penalties. Mares allowed 5lbs.
(Prize Money €800: 1st €560, 2nd €160, 3rd €80)
Weights: 4yo 11st 9lbs
5yo 12st 2lbs
About 3 Miles
| No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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| 1 | BALLYMONTEEN WOOD (IRE) (17yo B G) MARIGNAN (USA) / PEG O THE WOOD (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Dr Joseph O'Keeffe | Dr Joseph O'Keeffe |
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| 2 | CAN U SEE ME NOW (IRE) (18yo B G) AMILYNX (FR) / BALLYNALTY BAY (GB) / KARINGA BAY |
12st 2lbs | Fintan B. & Sinead McGrath | Fintan B. McGrath |
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| 3 | CHARLIE SWIFT (IRE) (18yo B G) OSCAR (IRE) / GLENBAR (IRE) / LEADING COUNSEL (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Laurence V. Halley | V.L. Halley |
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| 4 | FINISH THE STORY (IRE) (18yo B G) COURT CAVE (IRE) / LADY OF GRANGE (IRE) / PHARDANTE (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Andrew J. Flaherty | Kevin Heffernan |
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| 5 | RIVAZZA (FR) (20yo B G) ACAMBARO (GER) / RACINE (IRE) / TAGULA (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Edel Dore | C.J. Dore |
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| 6 | TRUCKERS BANQUET (IRE) (21yo B G) OSCAR (IRE) / BLACK NANCY / MONKSFIELD |
12st 2lbs | David J. Armstrong | D.M. Christie |
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| 7 | WILD SALMON (IRE) (20yo B G) KOTASHAAN (FR) / ROYAL WELL (GB) / ROYAL VULCAN |
12st 2lbs | William P. Murphy | William P. Murphy |
Preview
CHARLIE SWIFT could not have been any more impressive at Rathcannon and looks to be in top form. Rivazza is now proven at Open level and should therefore be well capable of going close in a race such as this. Diamondgeezer Luke is another who is worth noting on his best.
THE TURF CLUB 6yo+ Geldings Maiden (Nov Rdrs)
For Certified Hunters aged 6 years old and upwards, Geldings only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland.
For Novice Riders who, at the start of the day, have not ridden more than ten winners under any Rules of Racing or Steeplechasing, including Point to Point Steeplechases.
(Prize Money €800: 1st €560, 2nd €160, 3rd €80)
Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles
| No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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| 1 | CNOC AN CHEO (IRE) (17yo B G) CLOUDINGS (IRE) / COCKPIT ROSE (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Mrs A.J. Kennedy | A.J. Kennedy |
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| 2 | DIAMONDGEEZER LUKE (IRE) (17yo B G) WAR CHANT (USA) / BANQUISE (IRE) / LAST TYCOON |
12st 2lbs | F. Costello | F. Costello |
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| 3 | DR DAN (IRE) (18yo B G) DR MASSINI (IRE) / JA RU (IRE) / LORD AMERICO |
12st 2lbs | Gerry & Maeve Joyce | Shane Joyce |
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| 4 | DRIFTASHORE (IRE) (17yo B G) JACKSON'S DRIFT (USA) / YOUR CHEATIN HEART (IRE) / BROKEN HEARTED |
12st 2lbs | J.E. Casey | J.E. Casey |
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| 5 | FOR A CHANGE (IRE) (18yo B G) MILAN (GB) / GLACIAL SYSTEMS (IRE) / GLACIAL STORM (USA) |
12st 2lbs | M.O. Cullinane | M.O. Cullinane |
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| 6 | JUST BUD (IRE) (17yo B G) DUSHYANTOR (USA) / LISDUFF PRIDE (GB) / TOWN AND COUNTRY |
12st 2lbs | Barbara Harding & Pat Kennedy | J.R. Finn |
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| 7 | MOONLIGHTINMAYO (IRE) (18yo CH G) KAHTAN (GB) / BRAVE WARRIOR (IRE) / TORUS (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Anne Reilly | Charles Reilly |
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| 8 | MOONUNDERTHERIVER (IRE) (17yo B G) OSCAR (IRE) / SUPREME MILLER (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER |
12st 2lbs | Tim Noonan | Michael Winters |
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| 9 | MULLAGHMORE GLENS (IRE) (17yo B G) OSCAR (IRE) / MANDYSWAY (IRE) / MANDALUS |
12st 2lbs | Sean P. O'Brien | Brian Hassett |
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| 10 | PORT FERREOL (FR) (19yo CH G) MANSONNIEN (FR) / BELLA DICTA (FR) / VAYRANN |
12st 2lbs | Michael J McDonagh | Michael J McDonagh |
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| 11 | TWISTED PSYCHOLOGY (IRE) (18yo B BR G) DUSHYANTOR (USA) / FRIENDLY CONCERN (IRE) / WOODS OF WINDSOR (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Urban & Rural Boys Syndicate | Thomas Coyle |
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| 12 | VALENTINO'S CHOICE (IRE) (17yo GR G) BENEFICIAL (GB) / TENERIFE PEARL (IRE) / BRAVEFOOT (GB) |
12st 2lbs | W.M. Halley | V.L. Halley |
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| 13 | WRITTEN INTHESTARS (IRE) (18yo B G) MILAN (GB) / LORELLA (IRE) / FAYRUZ |
12st 2lbs | Mary Tyner | Robert Tyner |
Preview
VALENTINOS CHOICE was second at Rathcannon and has shown decent form in the past so can be taken as the likely winner here. For a Change was third on his most recent outing and could be going in the right direction.