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Track Biography:
The Carbery Hunt has being running point-to-point races for over fifty years. Racing has being run on the present course for over thirty years, before that races were held on the famous mountain racecourse in Waterfall.
2006 Cheltenham Foxhunter winner, Whyso Mayo won his last race at Bandon at the age of 15 having won here on four occasions during his career. He was owned and bred by Mr Edward O’Driscoll, Master of the Carberry Foxhounds.
Set amongst the beautiful Cork countryside, our well-presented race track with its compact location of parade ring, bookies, finish line and services give a pleasant race day experience close to the action.
Our point-to-point is a great family day in the fresh air out for all ages to enjoy. Our point-to-point is located only half an hour away from Cork city which makes it the ideal location to combine a weekend city break and a day out in the country.
How To Get There
By Road
From Cork City - Take the N71 road to Bandon. At the half way roundabout take the 3rd exit follow the directions to the races via Crossbarry which is the L2231 road.
From west cork through Bandon follow the directions via the Macroom road.
Road signs will be in place on all routes.
By Air
Our point-to-point is located thirty minutes from Cork airport.
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Entries
BARRYROE CO-OP & CHRIS MCCARTHY GREENBUILD LTD. 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 1lbs About 3 Miles
| No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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| 1 | ALL MY FRIENDS SAY (IRE) (13yo B G) SCORPION (IRE) / SOUNDS ATTRACTIVE (IRE) / RUDIMENTARY (USA) |
12st 1lbs | Milestone Racing Partnership | Colin Bowe |
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| 2 | SNOW PUMA (IRE) (13yo B G) ZAGREB (USA) / SHINING LIGHTS (IRE) / MOSCOW SOCIETY (USA) |
12st 1lbs | Milestone Racing Partnership | Colin Bowe |
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| 3 | MINELLA FOR ALL (GB) (13yo B G) KING'S THEATRE (IRE) / CAITLIN ROSE (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER |
12st 1lbs | John Nallen | Colin Bowe |
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| 4 | MONBEG CHIT CHAT (GB) (13yo B G) KAYF TARA (GB) / GAYE SOPHIE (GB) / ENVIRONMENT FRIEND (GB) |
12st 1lbs | Monbeg Syndicate | Mrs G B Walford |
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| 5 | NO SECRETS HERE (IRE) (13yo B G) KAYF TARA (GB) / LADY SECRET (FR) / LORD OF MEN (GB) |
12st 1lbs | D & N Syndicate | Donnchadh Doyle |
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| 6 | ASTHEMANSAYS (IRE) (13yo B G) ROBIN DES PRES (FR) / LITTLE RED ROCKET (IRE) / OLD VIC |
11st 10lbs | Dan Lordan | Dan Lordan |
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| 7 | BATTLE ANTHEM (IRE) (13yo B G) ROYAL ANTHEM (USA) / CHIKA BOOM (IRE) / KALANISI (IRE) |
12st 1lbs | Orphan Girl Syndicate | Liam Kenny |
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| 8 | GLENABO BRIDGE (IRE) (13yo B G) WITNESS BOX (USA) / LAST OF THE GYPSYS (IRE) / ROSELIER (FR) |
12st 1lbs | Ciaran William Fennessy | Paul O'Flynn |
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| 9 | INISHFENDRA (GB) (13yo B G) MULTIPLEX (GB) / DJESS (GB) / ALDERBROOK (GB) |
12st 1lbs | Eugene M. O'Sullivan | Eugene M. O'Sullivan |
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| 10 | LYRE LAD (IRE) (13yo B G) WESTERNER (GB) / WELL DR LOVA (IRE) / DR MASSINI (IRE) |
12st 1lbs | Lady Insan Syndicate | James Daniel Dullea |
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| 11 | M'S MAGIC (IRE) (13yo CH G) MARIENBARD (IRE) / DEAD LEVEL (IRE) / ANSHAN |
12st 1lbs | John Joseph Murphy | John Joseph Murphy |
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| 12 | ROUGHTY KING (IRE) (13yo B G) GOLAN (IRE) / PENNY STAR (IRE) / AL HAREB (USA) |
12st 1lbs | Gerard Kelleher | Gerard Kelleher |
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| 13 | SIDEWAYS (IRE) (13yo B G) GAMUT (IRE) / DARAS MAYO (IRE) / KASMAYO (GB) |
12st 1lbs | Richard Walsh | Robert Tyner |
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| 14 | STATIC JACK (IRE) (13yo B BR G) HELIOSTATIC (IRE) / KERRY LILY (IRE) / PRIOLO (USA) |
12st 1lbs | Paul Holden | Ellmarie Holden |
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| 15 | THE WISE ONE (IRE) (13yo B G) TIKKANEN (USA) / MARY MAC SWINEY (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
12st 1lbs | Rinn Dubhain Syndicate | W.F. Codd |
Preview
Donnchadh Doyle could hold the key to this contest as his pair of MONBEG CHIT CHAT and No Secrets Here enter the race with the strongest form in the book with the former getting the marginal preference owing to his eye-catching debut at Oldtown behind Derrinross. Minella For All still held claims when falling at the penultimate fence at Punchestown on his debut, and he will likely enter the shake-up, whilst Glenabo Bridge represents connections who had a winner at Kildorrey last week and is deserving of respect.
GLENVIEW MOTORS MACROOM VEHICLE TESTING CENTRE & BANDON CO-OP 5yo+ Adjacent Maiden
For Certified Hunters aged 5 years old and upwards only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers holding a valid Hunter Certificate to the following Hunts: Carbery, West Carbery, Muskerry, South Union, Killeady, Dripsey, Macroom and Aghabullogue. Mares Allowed 5lbs.
(Prize Money €800: 1st €560, 2nd €160, 3rd €80)
| No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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| 1 | LYRE LAD (IRE) (13yo B G) WESTERNER (GB) / WELL DR LOVA (IRE) / DR MASSINI (IRE) |
12st 1lbs | Lady Insan Syndicate | James Daniel Dullea |
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| 2 | WEST CORK GOLAN (IRE) (15yo B G) GOLAN (IRE) / SHUIL MANDY (IRE) / MANDALUS |
12st 1lbs | Fernhill Tower Syndicate | Paul O'Flynn |
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| 3 | POSITIVE TOUCH (IRE) (13yo B G) MISTERNANDO (GB) / INDEPENDANT FLORA (GB) / ALFLORA (IRE) |
12st 1lbs | Michael Kelleher | Gerard Kelleher |
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| 4 | ROUGHTY KING (IRE) (13yo B G) GOLAN (IRE) / PENNY STAR (IRE) / AL HAREB (USA) |
12st 1lbs | Gerard Kelleher | Gerard Kelleher |
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| 5 | DALUS KING (IRE) (16yo B G) BUSTER KING (IRE) / LITTLEMISSDALUS (IRE) / MANDALUS (IRE) |
12st 1lbs | Adrian Hickey | Adrian Hickey |
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| 6 | GOLAN CAVLAIER (IRE) (14yo B G) GOLAN (IRE) / POPPINS (IRE) / INVITED (USA) |
11st 10lbs | Patrick J. F. Hassett | Patrick J. F. Hassett |
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| 7 | MESSAGE BOX (IRE) (14yo B G) WITNESS BOX (USA) / ALPINE MESSAGE (GB) / TIROL |
12st 1lbs | Joseph Dullea | Joseph Dullea |
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| 8 | RODEO DODO (IRE) (14yo B G) MILAN (GB) / LANEY MARY (IRE) / MISTER LORD (USA) |
12st 1lbs | Nicola McCarthy | Patrick J. McCarthy |
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| 9 | RUAIRIS CLOUD (IRE) (15yo GR G) CLOUDINGS (IRE) / ICY BELLE (IRE) / GLACIAL STORM (USA) |
12st 1lbs | John Kingston | Colin Motherway |
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| 10 | SUDSKI (IRE) (15yo CH G) PILSUDSKI (IRE) / WELSH BEA (IRE) / WELSH TERM |
12st 1lbs | Noel Hanley | Brendan Tynan |
Preview
RUAIRIS CLOUD enters the race having finished second at Tallow earlier this month in a race where the form has worked out quite well recently with the winner Kilcolman Hill winning again at Cragmore, whilst the third horse was a winner at Durrow last Saturday. Roughty King has been unable to match the promise of his debut third at Inch last season, however if he was capable of bouncing back to his best, he could get involved. Sudski is another who has failed to reach the level he displayed last season, but on his day he has claims.
FERNHILL HOUSE HOTEL & GARDENS CLONAKILTY 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: 4yo 11st 10lbs About 3 Miles
5yo 12st 1lbs
| No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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| 1 | CAIM HILL (IRE) (21yo B G) DEPLOY / GLEN'S GALE (IRE) / STRONG GALE |
11st 10lbs | Irene T. Walsh | Turlough O'Connor |
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| 2 | DRAWN N DRANK (IRE) (18yo CH G) SNURGE (IRE) / DOLLDYEDEE (IRE) / TORUS (GB) |
12st 1lbs | Irene T. Walsh | Eugene M. O'Sullivan |
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| 3 | GALLOPING GANDER (IRE) (18yo B G) DANEHILL DANCER (IRE) / SILLY GOOSE (IRE) / SADLER'S WELLS (USA) |
12st 1lbs | Maxine O'Sullivan | Eugene M. O'Sullivan |
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| 4 | BANDON BRIDGE (IRE) (14yo BR G) PRESENTING (GB) / KAREN MAG (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE) |
12st 1lbs | Karen O'Driscoll | James Joseph Mangan |
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| 5 | BIG JER (GB) (17yo B G) FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / ROSES OF PICARDY (IRE) / ROSELIER (FR) |
12st 1lbs | Eoin C. McCarthy | Eoin C. McCarthy |
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| 6 | BORUING UP A STORM (IRE) (14yo B G) BRIAN BORU (GB) / LISKILNEWABBEY (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB) |
12st 1lbs | Marie Brennan | J.P. Brennan |
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| 7 | LONESOME GLORY (IRE) (19yo B G) KASMAYO (GB) / ARDMORE LEADER (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER |
11st 10lbs | Mrs Kathleen O'Driscoll | Andrew Lee |
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| 8 | MOON DICE (IRE) (19yo B G) NORWICH / ELLA COME BACK (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA) |
12st 1lbs | Rebecca Flynn & Declan Browne | Peter J. Flood |
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| 9 | THEATRE PRINCESS (IRE) (17yo B M) KING'S THEATRE (IRE) / SUPER SAMMY (GB) / MESLEH |
11st 5lbs | Eamon Tarrant | Michael Winters |
Preview
MOON DICE, a former Galway Hurdle winner bounced back to winning ways at Tyrella earlier this month, and he could double up here. Drawn N Drank will be suited by the conditions having been all out to score in Heavy ground at Ballindenisk last time, whilst Boruing Up A Storm is one to note on his debut in Open company, and Big Jer was another last time out winner when scoring at Cragmore just 7 days ago.
SPRING MOUNT STUD & AIB BANK (BANDON) 6yo+ Geldings Maiden
For Certified Hunters aged 6 years old and upwards, 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 |
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| 1 | ANOTHER BUSTER (IRE) (15yo B G) BUSTER KING / BALLINHASSIG ROSE (IRE) / ROCK CHANTEUR |
12st 1lbs | Adrian Hickey | Adrian Hickey |
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| 2 | POTS OF LUCK (IRE) (14yo B G) KADEED (IRE) / GALLEY FLASH (IRE) / PHARDANTE (FR) |
12st 1lbs | Jayne Barrett | Patrick J. McCarthy |
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| 3 | ARTICAL ELEVEN (IRE) (14yo B G) DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB) / QUEENOFBENITSTOWN (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 10lbs | Phil Callaghan | Niall Kelleher |
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| 4 | BAILY BAY (IRE) (14yo B G) ROBIN DES PRES (FR) / NATIVE SYLPH (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER |
12st 1lbs | R.A. Scott | M.F. Morris |
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| 5 | BALLYHOULIHAN (IRE) (16yo B G) GOLAN (IRE) / DUN AR AILL (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB) |
12st 1lbs | Declan O'Keeffe | Brian O'Keeffe |
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| 6 | BRANDNEWDAWN (IRE) (16yo B G) VERTICAL SPEED (FR) / COOLHALL PUSH OVER (IRE) / LORD AMERICO |
12st 1lbs | Andrew Pierce | Paul Martin Pierce |
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| 7 | CAPTAIN BEN (IRE) (16yo B G) RIDGEWOOD BEN (GB) / SHEILA'S FOLLY (IRE) / LE BAVARD (FR) |
11st 10lbs | David Peter Nagle | David Peter Nagle |
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| 8 | CHASING CASEY (IRE) (14yo B G) MILAN (GB) / THE REBEL LADY (IRE) / MISTER LORD (USA) |
12st 1lbs | Michael Ronayne | Michael Ronayne |
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| 9 | CLAUD AND GOLDIE (IRE) (15yo CH G) PORTRAIT GALLERY (IRE) / GLACIAL JEWEL (IRE) / GLACIAL STORM (USA) |
12st 1lbs | Rosemary Rooney | Rosemary Rooney |
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| 10 | DEANS PRIDE (IRE) (14yo B G) TURTLE ISLAND (IRE) / DROMIN DEEL (IRE) / LANFRANCO |
12st 1lbs | C.L. Murphy | Michael G. Kennedy |
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| 11 | EMERALD CHIEFTAN (IRE) (14yo B G) OSCAR (IRE) / ITS ONLY GOSSIP (IRE) / LEAR FAN (USA) |
12st 1lbs | Richard & Anne Gallagher | Edmond Kent |
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| 12 | HURRICANE PADDY (IRE) (14yo B G) FLEETWOOD (IRE) / KINGS GALE (IRE) / KING'S RIDE |
11st 10lbs | R.B. Tyner | R.B. Tyner |
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| 13 | JOINT VENTURE (IRE) (16yo B G) HERON ISLAND (IRE) / SACRE DU PRINTEMPS (IRE) / OLD VIC |
11st 10lbs | Victoria MacAuley | Eamonn O'Donnabhain |
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| 14 | MINMORE LADDY (IRE) (15yo B G) MOROZOV (USA) / DASHING TYCOON (IRE) / LAST TYCOON |
12st 1lbs | Monbeg Syndicate | Sean Thomas Doyle |
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| 15 | ROUGH TIDE (IRE) (14yo B G) WESTERNER (GB) / LISSELTON THATCH (IRE) / GENEROUS (IRE) |
12st 1lbs | A.M O'Grady | Eoghan O'Grady |
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| 16 | ROYALS AND REBELS (IRE) (14yo B G) ROBIN DES PRES (FR) / NATIVE DEAL (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA) |
12st 1lbs | Mary Tyner | Robert Tyner |
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| 17 | TRIXIEBARRY (IRE) (19yo B G) OSCAR (IRE) / CHEAKY LEADER (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER |
11st 10lbs | Jeff Murphy | Daniel G. Murphy |
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| 18 | WEST CORK GOLAN (IRE) (15yo B G) GOLAN (IRE) / SHUIL MANDY (IRE) / MANDALUS |
11st 10lbs | Fernhill Tower Syndicate | Paul O'Flynn |
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| 19 | WRONG CHOICE (IRE) (17yo CH G) WELL CHOSEN (GB) / MISS EAGLE (IRE) / EAGLE EYED (USA) |
12st 1lbs | The Wrong Choice Syndicate | Niall Hennessy |
Preview
ROYALS AND REBELS drops back in grade here having finished second in a winners contest earlier this month at Belharbour, and this may allow him to get off the mark on his sixth career start. Ballyhoulihan has been in consistent form of late finishing placed in his latest two starts, and he is a contender, whilst Trixiebarry could get involved on his best form, however he took a very heavy fall at Knockanard which would be a concern.
TILEHAVEN, BANDON 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 10lbs About 3 Miles
| No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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| 1 | CLONEEN DREAM (IRE) (17yo B M) VINNIE ROE (IRE) / SUNG SOME SONG (IRE) / KASMAYO (GB) |
11st 10lbs | Robert Moloney | Robert Moloney |
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| 2 | CLONEEN LADY (IRE) (15yo B M) GOLAN (IRE) / SUNG SOME SONG (IRE) / KASMAYO (GB) |
11st 10lbs | Michael A. Browne | J. Beamish |
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| 3 | KILLAHURLER BENNY (IRE) (15yo B M) BENEFICIAL (GB) / DESIGN TO WIN (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
11st 10lbs | Seamus Killoran | Colin Bowe |
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| 4 | PATSY MILAN (IRE) (13yo B M) MILAN (GB) / COUSIN KIZZY (IRE) / TOULON (GB) |
11st 10lbs | Deirdre Bowe | Colin Bowe |
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| 5 | CARAMALETA (IRE) (13yo CH M) BENEFICIAL (GB) / NATIVE EURO (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA) |
11st 10lbs | Andrew Pierce & James Walsh | Paul Martin Pierce |
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| 6 | CLOUDY DAY (IRE) (13yo B M) DUBAI DESTINATION (USA) / MAISY DAISY (IRE) / LUSO (GB) |
11st 10lbs | Miss Sarah Hogan | Norman Lee |
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| 7 | DARSIS MISTRESS (IRE) (15yo B M) DARSI (FR) / BASIC LIGHT (IRE) / RUDIMENTARY (USA) |
11st 5lbs | Eugene M. O'Sullivan | Eugene M. O'Sullivan |
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| 8 | DOESN'TBOTHERME (IRE) (13yo B M) BRIAN BORU (GB) / NICKY'S GUN (IRE) / NEEDLE GUN (IRE) |
11st 10lbs | William Devereux | W.F. Codd |
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| 9 | FIFTIES ON FIRE (IRE) (15yo B M) CORONER (IRE) / FROG STREET (IRE) / ORCHESTRA |
11st 10lbs | Michelle Archdeacon | L.J. Archdeacon |
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| 10 | KAYEM (IRE) (13yo B M) DUBAI DESTINATION (USA) / KAREN MAG (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE) |
11st 10lbs | Patrick J. O'Driscoll | Aidan Fitzgerald |
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| 11 | KINGS DOLLY (IRE) (14yo B M) GOLAN (IRE) / KINGS DANCER (IRE) / KING'S RIDE |
11st 10lbs | Anna Brislane | Colin Motherway |
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| 12 | LAURA'S LARK (IRE) (15yo B M) FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / ARDSALLAGH'S LARK (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB) |
11st 10lbs | Peter Buckner | Declan Queally |
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| 13 | M'S PRINCESS (IRE) (15yo B M) KADEED (IRE) / DEAD LEVEL (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB) |
11st 10lbs | Adrian Hickey | Adrian Hickey |
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| 14 | THATS MY GOAL (IRE) (16yo CH M) GOLAN (IRE) / D'YGRANDE (IRE) / GOOD THYNE (USA) |
11st 10lbs | Gerard Kelleher | Gerard Kelleher |
Preview
DOESNTBOTHERME has been a progressive sort this season, and although she was a faller at Tinahely last week, she should be given a second chance here as providing this does not come too soon, she had run well at Oldtown when second earlier this month. Cloneen Dream has finished second twice this season and is one of a host of horses with placed form to their name including Darsis Mistress, Lauras Lark, Thats My Goal and Ms Princess, who all hold place claims once again.
KEVIN OLEARY & MCLAUGHLINS MEDICAL HALL, BANDON Winner Of One
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 one Point to Point Steeplechase of any description.
No Penalties. Mares allowed 5lbs.
(Prize Money €800: 1st €560, 2nd €160, 3rd €80)
Weights: 4yo 11st 10lbs About 3 Miles
5yo 12st 1lbs
| No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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| 1 | CARRAIG THUATHAIL (IRE) (15yo B G) INDIAN DANEHILL (IRE) / SHE'S SO DAINTY (IRE) / GREAT COMMOTION (USA) |
12st 1lbs | G.C. Murphy | Eoin Doyle |
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| 2 | CLONEEN CHOICE (IRE) (15yo B G) MILAN (GB) / CLONEEN PRINCESS (IRE) / CARLINGFORD CASTLE (IRE) |
12st 1lbs | Donal Browne | Don Browne |
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| 3 | EVEREST (IRE) (15yo B G) MOUNTAIN HIGH (IRE) / ROWLANDS STAR (IRE) / OLD VIC |
12st 1lbs | Joe Buckley | Eugene M. O'Sullivan |
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| 4 | FRONT AT THE LAST (IRE) (14yo B G) GOLAN (IRE) / KILGEFIN TINA (IRE) / CITY HONOURS (USA) |
12st 1lbs | John F. Gibbons | Colin Bowe |
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| 5 | KADMER (IRE) (15yo B G) KADEED (IRE) / CHERRY STRIPE (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB) |
12st 1lbs | Ray Nicholas | D.M. Christie |
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| 6 | MICHEALAMAYSTAR (IRE) (15yo B M) FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / SPECIAL CASE (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA) |
11st 10lbs | Robert Moloney | Robert Moloney |
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| 7 | OUR COMMANDER (IRE) (16yo B G) PRESENTING (GB) / SHABRAS VIEW (IRE) / OLD VIC |
12st 1lbs | W.P. Drew | W.F. Codd |
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| 8 | ROCKWOOD ROSIE (IRE) (17yo B M) WAREED (IRE) / NORTH KERRY ROSE (IRE) / UN DESPERADO (FR) |
11st 10lbs | Dan Murphy | John O'Callaghan |
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| 9 | SCOBIE (IRE) (20yo B G) MOHAAJIR (USA) / ADMIRALELLA (GB) / DOMINION |
12st 1lbs | Rosemary Rooney | Rosemary Rooney |
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| 10 | VANGUARD (IRE) (16yo B G) OSCAR (IRE) / TIMERRY (IRE) / ALPHABATIM (USA) |
12st 1lbs | Karen O'Driscoll | James Joseph Mangan |
Preview
VANGUARD has been campaigned at a higher level, and although he has had plenty of opportunities, he could return back to winning ways here owing to this drop down in grade. Front At The last was a winner just 6 days ago at Durrow and is sure to enjoy the conditions which will be a positive, whilst the mare Michealamaystar is capable of landing a blow at her best.