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Track Biography:

It is with thanks to William Duffy and the Duffy Family that this wonderful facility has been made available to The Ward Union to host this important meeting on the point-to-point calendar.

Based on the foresight and dedication of such stalwarts as Standish Collen and the Craigie Family back in 1963, together with the technical skills of Clerks of the Course Ted Kelly and Al O’Connell, The Folly became known as a fair but testing challenge for horse and rider.  This high standard is maintained today by the present Clerk of the Course, Paddy Griffin and his Team.

After a break from 1974 The Folly welcomed back The Ward Union in 2012.  In the intervening years various other venues were used but thanks to the generosity of the Duffy Family The Folly has again become the ‘Home’ venue.  This is a worthy tribute to the memory of John A. Duffy and his neighbour and friend Pat Rooney.
The solid foundations laid down by this of yesteryear still stand as values held high by The Ward Union organisation of today.

A track like The Folly gives us all the opportunity to see young hopefuls fight it out for glory and it is likely you can watch the same horses and riders competing at the highest level a year or two later, even at Cheltenham itself.
 

How To Get There

By Road

From Slane directions - Straight through Ashbourne, as you leave the town on the Dublin road, you will come to a big roundabout, take first left (signed for Swords) off this which is the R125 Donaghmore road, follow this road for about 2.5 miles until you meet a crossroads, take the left for Garristown it’s the R130 follow this road straight for about 3 miles and you till come to ‘The Folly’ on the right hand side.

Coming from Ratoath road, it’s the second exit off the roundabout to R125 (follow directions above)

Coming from North Road/ M50 it’s the 4th exit of roundabout onto R125 (follow directions above)

By Air

Our point-to-point is located twenty minutes from Dublin airport.
 

Eircode: A45N 803

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THE UNDERWRITING EXCHANGE 4yo Maiden

Maiden Race For 4-Y-O
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 10lbs About 2½ Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 CELMA DES BOIS (FR) (12yo B G)
BALLINGARRY (IRE) / PALAFIXE (FR) / VALANOUR (IRE)
11st 10lbs Philip Byrne
Paul Nolan
 
2 MON LINO (FR) (12yo B G)
MARTALINE (GB) / DALINA (FR) / TREMPOLINO (USA)
11st 10lbs Philip Byrne
Paul Nolan
 
3 BALLYMILLEN (IRE) (12yo CH G)
MAHLER (GB) / TIGGER DREAM (IRE) / DOUBLE TRIGGER (IRE)
11st 10lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever
 
4 CRIEVEHILL (IRE) (12yo B G)
ARCADIO (GER) / MA DOUCE (IRE) / MANSONNIEN (FR)
11st 10lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever
 
5 BATTLE HARD (IRE) (12yo CH G)
PRESENTING (GB) / ERINTANTE (IRE) / DENEL (FR)
11st 10lbs Simon Doody
Peter Fahey
 
6 CELEBRITY STATUS (IRE) (12yo B G)
SCORPION (IRE) / YOU'RE A NATIVE (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE)
11st 10lbs Noel Meade
Noel Meade
 
7 BILLY FLIGHT (FR) (12yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / MOON FLIGHT (FR) / SAINT PREUIL (FR)
11st 10lbs Gigginstown House Stud
Gordon Elliott
 
8 CALIPTION (GB) (12yo GR G)
FAIR MIX (IRE) / SHERIFF'S FALCON (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)
11st 10lbs Gigginstown House Stud
Gordon Elliott
 
9 OR JAUNE DE SOMOZA (FR) (12yo CH G)
BERNEBEAU (FR) / PLANETE D'O (FR) / SON OF SILVER
11st 10lbs Gigginstown House Stud
Gordon Elliott
 
10 RAMSES DE TEILLEE (FR) (12yo GR G)
MARTALINE (GB) / PRINCESSE D'ORTON (FR) / SAINT CYRIEN (FR)
11st 10lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe
 
11 WHATDUHAVTOGET (IRE) (12yo B M)
PRESENTING (GB) / SMOOCHING (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE)
11st 5lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe
 
12 FORGETTHESMALLTALK (IRE) (12yo B G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / MYLANE DU CHARMIL (FR) / SAINT CYRIEN (FR)
11st 10lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Sean Thomas Doyle
 
13 SEARCHING FOR GOLD (IRE) (12yo B G)
GOLD WELL (GB) / TRUE BRITANNIA (GB) / LUJAIN (USA)
11st 10lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Sean Thomas Doyle
 
14 TIMEWAITSFORNOONE (IRE) (12yo B G)
OSCAR (IRE) / TRENDY ATTIRE (IRE) / LUSO (GB)
11st 10lbs Barry Connell
Barry Connell
 
15 ARDMAYLE (IRE) (12yo CH G)
WHITMORE'S CONN (USA) / WELSH CONNECTION (IRE) / WELSH TERM
11st 10lbs Zoe Doyle
Sam Curling
 
16 CRYSTAL LAD (FR) (12yo CH G)
KAPGARDE (FR) / QRYSTALE MAG (FR) / VERTICAL SPEED (FR)
11st 10lbs Sam Curling
Sam Curling
 
17 DINGO DOLLAR (IRE) (12yo CH G)
GOLDEN LARIAT (USA) / SOCIAL SOCIETY (IRE) / MOSCOW SOCIETY (USA)
11st 10lbs Deirdre Hassett
Martin Hassett
 
18 JACK DEVINE (IRE) (12yo B G)
KALANISI (IRE) / SYBIL SAYS (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)
11st 10lbs Eugene & Geraldine Conlon
Martin Hassett
 
19 CRESUS DE GRISSAY (FR) (12yo CH G)
BALKO (FR) / KUBANA (FR) / QUART DE VIN (FR)
11st 10lbs Manverton Limited
Paul Nolan
 
20 CAUSE TOUJOURS (FR) (12yo B G)
KHALKEVI (IRE) / VIANA (FR) / SIGNE DIVIN (USA)
11st 10lbs Mrs T Hyde
T.E. Hyde
 
21 CAVALO GRANDE (IRE) (12yo B G)
SUBTLE POWER (IRE) / AWOMANSDREAM (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)
11st 10lbs Mrs T. O'Brien
Gavin Cromwell
 
22 VENTURA BOULEVARD (IRE) (12yo B G)
BENEFICIAL (GB) / BALLYBEG SHAN (IRE) / ZAGREB (USA)
11st 10lbs Roisin Hickey
Roisin Hickey
 

Preview

Gordon Elliott and Gigginstown House Stud have farmed this race in recent times, winning the last three renewals of the race with Very Wood, Stone Hard and Gunnery Sergeant, and their three representatives including Billy Flight who was purchased by Willie Mullins and Harold Kirk, will likely set the standard. The well-bred Cause Toujours is a half-brother to Graded winner Analifet, whilst many of the leading yards are represented here, and so it will be the market which gives a good indicator of what is expected from them.

LEASEPLAN 5yo Geldings Maiden

Maiden Race For 5-Y-O Geldings
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 1lbs About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 ALL MY FRIENDS SAY (IRE) (13yo B G)
SCORPION (IRE) / SOUNDS ATTRACTIVE (IRE) / RUDIMENTARY (USA)
12st 1lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe
 
2 DONT BE SHORT (IRE) (13yo B G)
DARSI (FR) / RADCLIFF STAR (IRE) / ALPHABATIM (USA)
12st 1lbs O'Neill, S.
Colin Bowe
 
3 BEL CAVALLO (GB) (13yo BR G)
ROBIN DES PRES (FR) / BROOMHILL LADY (GB) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB)
12st 1lbs Lucy Arthur
George Stewart
 
4 BRINDACIER FATAL (FR) (13yo B G)
NETWORK (GER) / LUZARCHES (FR) / SLEEPING CAR (FR)
12st 1lbs Rosemary Connors
Rosemary Connors
 
5 CASTLE ON A CLOUD (IRE) (13yo B G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / IFYOUCOULDSEEMENOW (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE)
12st 1lbs Mrs T Hyde
T.E. Hyde
 
6 CHOSEN KING (IRE) (13yo BR G)
WELL CHOSEN (GB) / AMBERMARYROSE (IRE) / CAPE CROSS (IRE)
12st 1lbs Thomas P. Meagher
Shirley Berry
 
7 DERRINROSS (IRE) (13yo B G)
SCORPION (IRE) / CYBELE ERIA (FR) / JOHANN QUATZ (FR)
12st 1lbs Mary Furlong & Desmond & J.P. Dempsey
J.P. Dempsey
 
8 DRUMLYNN (IRE) (13yo B BR G)
DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB) / MISS FLORIDA (IRE) / FLORIDA SON
11st 10lbs Richard Cavanagh
Carol Ross
 
9 GLEN ROCCO (GB) (13yo CH G)
SHIROCCO (GER) / ADEES DANCER (GB) / DANEHILL DANCER (IRE)
12st 1lbs Catherine Cashman
P. Cashman
 
10 MONBEG CHIT CHAT (GB) (13yo B G)
KAYF TARA (GB) / GAYE SOPHIE (GB) / ENVIRONMENT FRIEND (GB)
12st 1lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Mrs G B Walford
 
11 RAINY DAY DYLAN (IRE) (13yo BR G)
SPADOUN (FR) / HONEYED (IRE) / PERSIAN MEWS
12st 1lbs The Dylan Partnership
Shane Donohoe
 
12 ROBINROYALE (IRE) (13yo B G)
ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR) / ROSAFI (IRE) / ROSELIER (FR)
12st 1lbs Manverton Limited
Paul Nolan
 
13 SERGEANT BRODY (GB) (13yo CH G)
BLACK SAM BELLAMY (IRE) / ARDENT BRIDE (GB) / ARDROSS
12st 1lbs Teresa Flood
Peter J. Flood
 
14 TEMPLEHILLS (IRE) (13yo B BR G)
KALANISI (IRE) / SISSINGHURST STORM (IRE) / GOOD THYNE (USA)
12st 1lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever
 
15 THE PUNISHER (IRE) (13yo B G)
KALANISI (IRE) / ROSCREA TRAVEL (IRE) / BOREEN (FR)
12st 1lbs Tadhg O'Leary
Sam Curling
 
16 TYRRELL'S SUCCES (FR) (13yo BR G)
FORESTIER (FR) / IRISH SUCCES (FR) / TURGEON (USA)
12st 1lbs High Flying Hooves Syndicate
Daniel A. Fitzsimmons
 

Preview

THE PUNISHER created a very favourable impression when finishing second behind Minella Beau at Lisronagh and he likely sets the standard for this. Castle On A Cloud finished second in a small field contest at Liscaroll in March on debut behind Stowaway Magic who has since joined Nicky Henderson, whilst Tyrrells Succes chased home the impressive Bach De Clermont at Loughanmore back in October, and that pair ensure that this could be a very competitive contest. Meanwhile Sergeant Brody has two decent placed runs to his name, whilst newcomers Monbeg Chit Chat and Rainy Day Dylan are also of note.

DEVENISH NUTRITION Winner Of Two

Winners Of Two
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 two Point to Point Steeplechases of any description.
No Penalties. Mares allowed 5lbs.
(Prize Money €800: 1st €560, 2nd €160, 3rd €80)
Weights: 4yo 11st 10lbs
5yo 12st 1lbs
About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 BALLYDARSI (IRE) (14yo B M)
DARSI (FR) / BALLYDAY JUNE (IRE) / ROCK HOPPER (GB)
11st 5lbs John Patrick Walsh
John Patrick Walsh
 
2 BIG JACK BEHAN (IRE) (15yo BR G)
BRIAN BORU (GB) / PINT OF PORT (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB)
12st 1lbs Sean F. Gallagher
Sean F. Gallagher
 
3 BOBBYTHEGANGSTER (IRE) (14yo BR G)
CRAIGSTEEL (GB) / AUGUSTA LUCINDA (IRE) / LUSO (GB)
11st 10lbs Talitha Doran
Don Cashman
 
4 GIVEABOBBACK (IRE) (19yo CH G)
BOB BACK (USA) / HALLATTE (USA) / TREMPOLINO (USA)
11st 10lbs Michael Reilly
Alison Murphy
 
5 GLASSON LAD (IRE) (17yo B G)
QUWS (GB) / GLASSON HOUSE (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER
11st 10lbs Ms. Susan Oakes
Irene T. Oakes
 
6 GOLDMINEINTHESKY (IRE) (15yo B G)
CHEVALIER (IRE) / AN BONNAN BUI (IRE) / RIVERHEAD (USA)
11st 10lbs Exors of the late Cecil Ross
Carol Ross
 
7 HIDDEN PASSAGE (IRE) (12yo B M)
STOWAWAY (GB) / MORE HOPE (IRE) / THOWRA (FR)
11st 5lbs Zoe Doyle
Sam Curling
 
8 KATIE'S OSCAR (IRE) (18yo B M)
OSCAR (IRE) / MEADSTOWN MISS (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)
11st 5lbs Thomas B. Sheridan
Thomas B. Sheridan
 
9 OUR COMMANDER (IRE) (16yo B G)
PRESENTING (GB) / SHABRAS VIEW (IRE) / OLD VIC
12st 1lbs W.P. Drew
W.F. Codd
 
10 REMEMBER THE PAST (IRE) (16yo B M)
DILSHAAN (GB) / CINDERELLA'S DREAM (IRE) / UN DESPERADO (FR)
11st 10lbs Lester W. Doran
Lester W. Doran
 
11 ROSSANWEE (IRE) (22yo CH G)
ANSHAN / DELLA WEE (IRE) / FIDEL
12st 1lbs William James Hunter
George Stewart
 
12 SUE OSCAR (IRE) (14yo B M)
OSCAR (IRE) / ZAFFARAN EXPRESS (IRE) / ZAFFARAN (USA)
11st 10lbs Susan Barton
Gavin Cromwell
 
13 THE CUB (IRE) (19yo B G)
FOURSTARS ALLSTAR (USA) / BALLON EXPRESS (IRE) / AXE (GB)
11st 10lbs Party Boy Syndicate
Thomas O'Neill
 

Preview

BOBBYTHEGANGSTER was unlucky to come down three fences from home at Ballyvodock last Sunday when a warm favourite, and providing that this run does not come too soon for him, he is the selection for this having comfortably held the re-opposing Our Commander at Tinahely last month. The Cub has been largely campaigned on Good ground, so providing he copes with conditions here, he has been a consistent performer who was last seen finishing third over fences at Downpatrick.

GOFFS BLOODSTOCK SALES Open 4yo+ (Mdns Excl)

Open Lightweight Race
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: 4yo 11st 10lbs
5yo 12st 1lbs
About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 AUPCHARLIE (IRE) (18yo B G)
DALIAPOUR (IRE) / LIRFA (USA) / LEAR FAN (USA)
12st 1lbs Knockalough Syndicate
J.T.R. Dreaper
 
2 B L SWAGGER (IRE) (16yo B G)
SADDLERS' HALL (IRE) / DESIGNER LADY (IRE) / BUCKSKIN (FR)
12st 1lbs Tessa Foreman
Sam Curling
 
3 BANDRA BULLET (IRE) (18yo B G)
VAL ROYAL (FR) / HAKONE (IRE) / ALZAO (USA)
12st 1lbs Sean F. Gallagher
Sean F. Gallagher
 
4 CURRENT EXCHANGE (IRE) (19yo CH G)
BENEFICIAL (GB) / MUSICAL MILLIE (IRE) / ORCHESTRA
12st 1lbs Kaniz Bloodstock Investments Partnership
Gordon Elliott
 
5 DUERS (IRE) (22yo B G)
RUDIMENTARY (USA) / SUP A WHISKEY (IRE) / COMMANCHE RUN
11st 10lbs Ms. Susan Oakes
Gerard Keane
 
6 FAITH KEEPER (IRE) (19yo CH G)
BENEFICIAL (GB) / WITNEY GIRL / LE BAVARD (FR)
12st 1lbs Richard S. Gibson
Lady Jane Alexander
 
7 FRONTIER DANCER (IRE) (20yo B G)
NEW FRONTIER (IRE) / ALL THE GEAR (IRE) / NASHAMAA
12st 1lbs Neil Gault
Neil Gault
 
8 KENNOWAY (IRE) (18yo B G)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / ELEGANT EXPRESS (IRE) / JURADO (USA)
12st 1lbs J.A. O'Connell
Claire O'Connell
 
9 MARASONNIEN (FR) (18yo B G)
MANSONNIEN (FR) / MARACAY (FR) / SUBOTICA (FR)
12st 1lbs Mrs J.M. Mullins
W.P. Mullins
 
10 MARITO (GER) (18yo B G)
ALKALDE (GER) / MARATEA (USA) / FAST PLAY (USA)
12st 1lbs James Marley & Samuel Downey
C.A. McBratney
 
11 MOON DICE (IRE) (19yo B G)
NORWICH / ELLA COME BACK (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA)
12st 1lbs Rebecca Flynn & Declan Browne
Peter J. Flood
 
12 NOBLE PRINCE (GER) (20yo B G)
MONTJEU (IRE) / NOBLE PEARL (GER) / DASHING BLADE
12st 1lbs Gerard Anthony Spain
Paul Nolan
 
13 NOT BEFORE EIGHT (IRE) (20yo BR G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / SUPREME EVENING (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER
12st 1lbs D.M. Christie
D.M. Christie
 

Preview

MARITO has been untouchable in the Point-to-Point / Hunter Chase division to date and was an effortless winner of the Hunter Chase at Down Royal over Christmas where he had a number of these in behind him including Noble Prince, Not Before Eight and Current Exchange. Aupcharlie is the chief danger, although he holds an easier engagement at Tyrella. If running here he has to be respected with placed Grade 1 form to his name. Marasonnien was unsighted on his Open debut at Killeagh, however he was returning from an absence and is worth another chance.

ITBA & GORMLEYS BAR 5yo+ Mares Maiden

Maiden Race For 5-Y-O & Upwards Mares
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 10lbs About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 GLEBE HARMONY (IRE) (16yo B M)
CLOUDINGS (IRE) / GLEBE DREAM (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA)
11st 10lbs Mrs Prunella Dobbs
Mrs Prunella Dobbs
 
2 MISS HONEYPENNIE (IRE) (15yo B M)
MILAN (GB) / BEESPLEASE (IRE) / SNURGE
11st 10lbs Ringfort Racing Syndicate
Mrs Prunella Dobbs
 
3 BONAVALLEY FLYER (IRE) (14yo B M)
WHERE OR WHEN (IRE) / WINGS OFTHE WIND (IRE) / IN THE WINGS
11st 10lbs David Quinn
J.T.R. Dreaper
 
4 POPATOP (IRE) (14yo B M)
ROBIN DES PRES (FR) / CHILLY CHERRY (IRE) / ARCTIC LORD
11st 10lbs Una J. Sweeney
J.T.R. Dreaper
 
5 QUEENY (IRE) (13yo GR M)
MILAN (GB) / CULLENSTOWN LADY (IRE) / WOOD CHANTER
11st 10lbs Forge Syndicate
John Martin Walsh
 
6 SPRITS GLOW (IRE) (13yo B M)
PUBLISHER (USA) / OUTOFOCUS (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA)
11st 5lbs Pat Moore
John Martin Walsh
 
7 ALKAJAZZ (IRE) (14yo B M)
ALKAADHEM (GB) / NORTHERN JAZZ (IRE) / TIRAAZ (USA)
11st 10lbs W.I. MacKenzie
S.R.B. Crawford
 
8 BAMBA'S CROWN (IRE) (18yo B M)
MILAN (GB) / LADY COLDUNELL (GB) / DEPLOY
11st 5lbs Richard Cavanagh
Ciaran M. Murphy
 
9 BORN IN KILLEEN (IRE) (16yo B M)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / ELEGANT EXPRESS (IRE) / JURADO (USA)
11st 10lbs J.A. O'Connell
Claire O'Connell
 
10 CLONDAW NELL (IRE) (13yo B M)
OSCAR (IRE) / CULLIAN (GB) / MISSED FLIGHT (GB)
11st 10lbs Seasiders Partnership
Anne Marie Winters
 
11 DERRAVARAGH LILLY (IRE) (14yo BR M)
KALANISI (IRE) / DERRAVARAGH NATIVE (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA)
11st 5lbs Liam Gilsenan
Carol Ross
 
12 DOESN'TBOTHERME (IRE) (13yo B M)
BRIAN BORU (GB) / NICKY'S GUN (IRE) / NEEDLE GUN (IRE)
11st 10lbs William Devereux
W.F. Codd
 
13 DONT SAY I SAID (IRE) (13yo B M)
SCORPION (IRE) / MARY ELLEN BEST (IRE) / DANEHILL (USA)
11st 10lbs Liam Joseph Clancy
Ross O'Sullivan
 
14 FLORIANOPOLIS (IRE) (14yo B M)
FLYING LEGEND (USA) / LEANORA (IRE) / TOPANOORA
11st 10lbs Patrick J. Macken
Dermot McLoughlin
 
15 GLENCREE LADY (IRE) (14yo B M)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / GLENCREE SPIRIT (IRE) / ZAFFARAN (USA)
11st 10lbs Stephen Campion
William P. Murphy
 
16 GOODGIRLTERESA (IRE) (14yo B M)
STOWAWAY (GB) / DECHEEKYMONKEY (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)
11st 10lbs Denis William Moore
Denis William Moore
 
17 LUCY MC (IRE) (13yo GR M)
TIKKANEN (USA) / CARELESS ABANDON (IRE) / MULL OF KINTYRE (USA)
11st 10lbs Patrick Tomney
Gordon Elliott
 
18 REDEMPTION ISLAND (IRE) (17yo BL M)
HERON ISLAND (IRE) / JAMES'S PRINCESS (IRE) / TOULON (GB)
11st 10lbs Des & Michael Doyle
W.J. Lanigan
 
19 SPARKLING RIVER (IRE) (14yo GR M)
INDIAN RIVER (FR) / FULL DECK (IRE) / ROSELIER (FR)
11st 10lbs Marie Brennan
J.P. Brennan
 
20 SUPREME WELL (IRE) (15yo B M)
GOLD WELL (GB) / SUPREME MAGICAL (GB) / SUPREME LEADER
11st 5lbs Patrick Rooney
Patrick Rooney
 

Preview

SPARKLING RIVER was very unlucky to be taken out by a loose horse at the midway point at Ballyvodock last Sunday and she is most deserving of a maiden success here following two smart second placed efforts at Tattersalls and Tinahely. Clondaw Nell brings solid four-year-old form from Autumn to this race and will not be far away, whilst Lucy Mc has just 3 lengths to find on the selection on their meeting at Tinahely last month.

THE CONSIDINE FAMILY 6yo+ Geldings Maiden (Nov Rdrs)

Maiden Race For 6-Y-O & Upwards Geldings Novice Riders
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 1lbs About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
2 SUAS SIOS (IRE) (14yo B G)
KALANISI (IRE) / SCREENTIME (IRE) / LEADING COUNSEL (USA)
12st 1lbs Kieran Ryan
Patrick Rooney
 
3 CHESTER COPPERPOT (IRE) (14yo CH G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / BEGLACCORD (IRE) / ACCORDION
12st 1lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle
 
4 DA BUS BAR (IRE) (14yo B G)
MARIENBARD (IRE) / CARRIG TUNE (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)
12st 1lbs Karl Thornton
Karl Thornton
 
5 ERICUS ERICI (GB) (14yo B G)
INCLUDE (USA) / EZE (USA) / WILLIAMSTOWN (USA)
12st 1lbs Paul C. Bannon
Shane Crawley
 
6 FREE RANGE (IRE) (14yo B G)
SUBTLE POWER (IRE) / TULLYSPARK ROSE (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)
12st 1lbs Paddy McDonald
Richard O'Keeffe
 
7 GANDHI (IRE) (14yo B G)
INDIAN RIVER (FR) / FRENCH CLASS / THE PARSON
12st 1lbs Mrs W. Harney
W. Harney
 
8 HIDDEN BRAND (IRE) (14yo B G)
FLAMING FEATHER (GB) / BREAKFORTHEBORDER (IRE) / BEAUCHAMP KING (GB)
12st 1lbs James H. Kelly
Hannah L. McKee
 
9 JACKS OSCAR (IRE) (18yo B G)
OSCAR (IRE) / SAND EEL (IRE) / SANDALAY
12st 1lbs Jamie Dwyer
Martin Murray
 
10 JIMMY SHOE (IRE) (14yo B G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / MISS EMER (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA)
12st 1lbs Gabriel Mulholland
Ben Arthey
 
11 PASTURES GREEN (IRE) (14yo B BR G)
CRAIGSTEEL (GB) / GYPSY RIVER (IRE) / CARROLL HOUSE
12st 1lbs W.F. Codd
W.F. Codd
 
12 SINGING BANJO (IRE) (14yo B G)
GENEROUS (IRE) / MILLE FLEURS (FR) / MISTER MAT (FR)
12st 1lbs John Patrick Walsh Shillelagh & District (F)
John Patrick Walsh
 
13 WICKER PARK (FR) (21yo B G)
GALILEO (IRE) / GREEN FIELD PARK (GB) / AKARAD (FR)
12st 1lbs Brian P. Beggan
Thomas O'Neill
 

Preview

GANDHI has twice finished placed to date including at Ballyarthur in April in a race which has already produced three subsequent maiden winners. This is his first start in older maiden company and represents a slight drop in class which could well provide him with a first success. Singing Banjo caught the eye staying on late at Tinahely last month, and so this track could allow him to take another step forward, whilst Jimmy Shoe holds claims on his Maralin form.
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