MOIRA

Gates Open: 10:30 am
First Race: 12:30 pm
Admission Prices: £5
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Track Biography:

Formed in 1825, The Iveagh Foxhounds hunt is a famous hunt that has its place in Baily’s chronology of master ship. The Iveagh hunt hosts two point-to-points during the season, an Autmun fixture and a Spring fixture.

There has been many notable performances over the years at the Iveagh hunt santioned race meeting, Grade One winner Roi Du Mee made his only point-to-point appearance at the fixture when he won in October 2016.

Our point-to-point is nestled in the beautiful Northern Ireland countryside and is a perfect day out for all the family.

Moira Point-to-Point Races

Bell’s Hill,
Maralin,
Craigavon,
Co.Armagh

Contact Details

Brian McClory - 00447729238998
 

How To Get There

By Road

From Dublin – Take the M1 from the city and follow the road for Belfast until you see signs for Moira. From Moira town follow signs for the point-to-point.

From Belfast- Take the M1 until Moira. From Moira follow the signs for the point-to-point which is located on the A3.

By Air

Our point-to-point is located 30 minutes from Belfast International airport and 30 minutes from Belfast city airport.

Postcode

BT67 0LZ

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A Day At The Races

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Facilities

We have free parking for spectators and sections that can be used to facilitate disabled parking with clear views of the track along with a man-made bank to help with viewing.

In our bookmakers ring you can view and bet on any off-course races on the day in both England and Ireland.

Food

Our outside food caterers are located beside the parade ring and bookies and they sell an array of hot food options such as burgers, chips, sausages and chicken goujons.

All patrons are welcome to pack a picnic style lunch to enjoy during the races.

Beverages

Race goers can purchase teas, coffees and soft drinks from our outside catering outlet.

If you would like something a little stronger to keep you warm during your days racing, alcohol can be purchased in our on-course bar.

faqs

Is there a dress code for point-to-points?

No, we do not have an official dress code however we advise our racegoers to come prepared for all types of weather. Warm clothes, wellies and umbrellas are advised.

Dogs are very welcome, but need to be kept on a lead at all times.

Yes, we welcome visitors to bring their own picnics or refreshments.

At our point-to-point, we are lucky to have wide open spaces for children to play in a safe environment.

No we do not provide an ATM so we recommend that you make a stop in the nearby town of Moira which is only a short drive from the point-to-point.

Amenities

Moira point-to-point is the perfect day out for the family in Northern Ireland located only 30 minutes from Belfast city centre which makes it extremely accessible for visitors to combine a city break with a day out in the countryside.

Also as an added bonus for parents all children U16 have free admission.

Moira is very lucky to have a selection of award winning restaurants within the town such as Wine & Brine, The Fat Gherkin and McCartney’s.
 

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DENNISON COMMERCIALS LTD 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 11lbs

About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 KAPGARRY (FR) (11yo B G)
BALLINGARRY (IRE) / KAPRISSIMA (FR) / EPERVIER BLEU (GB)		 11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever		  
2 MARTALINK (FR) (11yo CH G)
MARTALINE (GB) / A SINDA (FR) / SINNDAR (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Alan McCaldin
Caroline McCaldin		  
3 MAYOHILL (IRE) (11yo B G)
BENEFICIAL (GB) / DARAS MAYO (IRE) / KASMAYO (GB)		 11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever		  
4 SKYHILL (IRE) (11yo B G)
GOLD WELL (GB) / CLASSIC MARI (IRE) / CLASSIC CLICHE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever		  
5 BLACKJACK KENTUCKY (IRE) (11yo B G)
OSCAR (IRE) / MY NAME'S NOT BIN (IRE) / GOOD THYNE (USA)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe		  
6 DUC D'ALLIER (FR) (11yo B G)
LAURO (GER) / PEUR BLEUE (FR) / AGENT BLEU (FR)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe		  
7 HENRY JOY (IRE) (11yo B G)
SHANTOU (USA) / SUE'S SONG (GB) / ALFLORA (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe		  
8 OSCAR FLAME (IRE) (11yo B BR G)
OSCAR (IRE) / HAMER'S LAST (IRE) / PHARDANTE (FR)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle		  
9 SPORTING PRESS (IRE) (11yo B G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / RUDY RENATA (IRE) / RUDIMENTARY (USA)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle		  
10 BIG DIFFERENCE (IRE) (11yo B G)
PRESENTING (GB) / ROQUE DE CYBORG (IRE) / HIGH CHAPARRAL (IRE)		 11st 11lbs W.B. Connors
Colin Bowe		  
11 ALWAYS ON THE BALL (FR) (11yo CH G)
KAPGARDE (FR) / ETOILE DES ILES (FR) / STARBOROUGH (GB)		 11st 11lbs Richard Frisby
Denis Paul Murphy		  
12 DUKE MASTER (FR) (11yo B G)
SPEEDMASTER (GER) / MADAME JOHANN (FR) / JOHANN QUATZ (FR)		 11st 11lbs Brian Smyth
Karl Thornton		  
13 ROCK ON CARLOS (IRE) (11yo B G)
CARLO BANK (IRE) / ROSNALEE LASS (IRE) / MACMILLION (GB)		 11st 11lbs Liam Kenny
Liam Kenny		  

Preview

Colin Bowe has his four-year-olds in top form and so it would be difficult to look past his BIG DIFFERENCE in this as that son of Presenting had finished third in both starts last season, including in a top-notch contest at Loughanmore last Easter. Once he handles the softer ground conditions, he sets the standard. The Donnchadh Doyle pair of Sporting Press and Oscar Flame will likely not be too far away, with Mayohill a horse with recent race fitness to his name having run at Castletown earlier this month.

NORTHERN EXCAVATORS LTD 5&6yo Mares Maiden

Maiden Race For 5 & 6-Y-O Mares For Certified Hunters aged 5 and 6 years old, Mares only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland.

(Prize Money €1200: 1st €840, 2nd €240, 3rd €120)

Weights: 11st 11lbs

About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 ARCTIC ROBIN (IRE) (12yo B M)
ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR) / ARCTIC VISION (IRE) / MOSCOW SOCIETY (USA)		 11st 11lbs Tanvally Racing Club
Mrs Sarah Dawson		  
2 CASTAFIORE PARK (FR) (12yo B M)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / NADIEJDA (FR) / KADALKO (FR)		 11st 11lbs Philip Byrne
Paul Nolan		  
3 CHESAPEAKE (FR) (12yo BR M)
NETWORK (GER) / SOMOSIERRA (FR) / BLUSHING FLAME (USA)		 11st 11lbs Simon McGonagle
Gordon Elliott		  
4 GOLD RUNNER (IRE) (12yo B M)
GOLD WELL (GB) / COPPER COAST (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Michael R. Murphy
Ashleigh Murphy		  
5 HOW ARE U DOING (IRE) (12yo BR M)
WINGED LOVE (IRE) / CARLAS DREAM (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)		 11st 11lbs John N. Place
Ross O'Sullivan		  
6 SHIPWRECK (IRE) (13yo B M)
SHANTOU (USA) / SKELETON COAST (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA)		 11st 11lbs Templeburn Racing Syndicate
C.A. McBratney		  

Preview

GOLD RUNNER was unlucky to make a crucial final fence error at Castletown on the opening day of the season and she can gain compensation here. Chesapeake finished behind her on that occasion and will need to step up to overturn that margin. Of the others, the newcomer, Castafiore Park, could be one to watch out for as she is a well-bred individual hailing from the Paul Nolan yard.

ALEXANDER MILLS Winner of One 4 yo+ (4yo Mdns Excl)

Winners 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.

4-y-o Maidens Excluded.

(Prize Money €1200: 1st €840, 2nd €240, 3rd €120)

Weights: 4yo 11st 11lbs 5yo 12st 2lbs

About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 BENARTY HILL (IRE) (14yo B G)
SEPTEMBER STORM (GER) / CROSSMACAHILLY (IRE) / EXECUTIVE PERK (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Lynne Burns
Liam Lennon		  
2 BIG JACK BEHAN (IRE) (15yo BR G)
BRIAN BORU (GB) / PINT OF PORT (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB)		 12st 2lbs Sean F. Gallagher
Sean F. Gallagher		  
3 LAGAN ISLAND (IRE) (13yo CH G)
TRANS ISLAND (GB) / SOUNDS CONFIDENT (IRE) / ORCHESTRA (IRE)		 12st 2lbs P.J. McCartan
Sean McParlan		  
4 MILAN DANCER (IRE) (13yo B M)
MILAN (GB) / PAWNEE TRAIL (IRE) / TAIPAN (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Shauna Kelly
Noel C. Kelly		  

Preview

LAGAN ISLAND has switched stables since his wide-margin success at Loughanmore last Easter, and he would look the clear form horse on the evidence of that winning effort, as he makes his debut for the Sean McParlan yard. Benarty Hill ran as recently as last Saturday at Loughanmore, when finishing third behind Captain CJ, and so has race fitness on his side, whilst Milan Dancer comes into the race in good form having recorded her maiden success last Saturday.

WILSON AUCTIONS 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 2lbs

About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 SCOTTSHILL (IRE) (12yo CH G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / LOCH LOMOND (IRE) / DRY DOCK (GB)		 12st 2lbs Nicholas W. O'Reilly
Nicholas W. O'Reilly		  
2 STORNAWAY (IRE) (12yo B BR G)
STOWAWAY (GB) / LUCY COOPER (IRE) / ROSELIER (FR)		 12st 2lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever		  
3 BATCIO (FR) (12yo GR G)
MONTMARTRE (FR) / BESCA NUEVA (FR) / LESOTHO (USA)		 12st 2lbs Killian McCarthy
T.M. Walsh		  
4 CAPTAIN COOK (GER) (12yo B G)
NOROIT (GER) / CRYING LOVE (GER) / WINGED LOVE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Cathal McGovern
C.A. McBratney		  
5 CHEERS JD (IRE) (12yo B G)
WESTERNER (GB) / FAIR PRESENT (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 12st 2lbs Caitriona Goff
David Harry Kelly		  
6 DANCE THE RAPIDS (IRE) (12yo B G)
SCORPION (IRE) / THAT'S AMAZING (IRE) / MARIGNAN (USA)		 12st 2lbs Sean F. Gallagher
Sean F. Gallagher		  
7 DAVY STREET (GB) (12yo B G)
GRAPE TREE ROAD (GB) / MINER YOURS (GB) / MINER'S LAMP (GB)		 12st 2lbs Denis Paul Murphy
Denis Paul Murphy		  
8 SHANTALUZE (IRE) (12yo B G)
SHANTOU (USA) / NUT TOULUZE (IRE) / TOULON (GB)		 12st 2lbs Richard Black
Richard Black		  
9 THUNDEROSA (IRE) (12yo B G)
WESTERNER (GB) / MONTANARA (IRE) / MONTELIMAR (USA)		 12st 2lbs Fidelma Toole
Dermot McLoughlin		  

Preview

This a very open looking contest which features a number of interesting newcomers, such as the French-bred BATCIO from the Ted Walsh yard and Davy Street, a rare son of Grape Tree Road to run between the flags. Of those who have seen action in the past, Scottshill took a big step forward at Castletown two weeks ago, and could have finished closer but for a mistake at the final fence. He has the experience in the book to make it count here.

JOHN MCGOVERN Open 4yo + (4yo Mdns Excl)

Open Lightweight Race For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old and upwards, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland. No Penalties.

Mares allowed 5lbs.

4-y-o Maidens Excluded.

(Prize Money €1400: 1st €980, 2nd €280, 3rd €140)

Weights: 4yo 11st 11lbs 5yo 12st 2lbs

About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 EDDIES MIRACLE (IRE) (16yo B G)
BEAT OF DRUMS (GB) / BALLINAMONA GOLD (IRE) / PIERRE (GB)		 12st 2lbs Ray Nicholas
D.M. Christie		  
2 HORENDUS HULABALOO (IRE) (15yo B G)
BENEFICIAL (GB) / RENVYLE SOCIETY (IRE) / MOSCOW SOCIETY (USA)		 12st 2lbs D.M. Christie
D.M. Christie		  
3 CAVITE BETA (IRE) (18yo CH G)
OLD VIC (IRE) / KINNEGADS PRIDE (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA)		 12st 2lbs Beta Chance Syndicate
J.T.R. Dreaper		  
4 SIZING COAL (IRE) (16yo B G)
PRESENTING (GB) / HOLLYGROVE CEZANNE (IRE) / KING'S RIDE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Exors of the late Alan Potts
J.T.R. Dreaper		  
5 FINISH IN STYLE (IRE) (13yo B G)
PRESENTING (GB) / PROWLER (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Nile O'Rourke
Niall Madden		  
6 KYLES FAITH (IRE) (16yo B G)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / LITTLETON LIBERTY (GB) / ROYAL APPLAUSE (GB)		 12st 2lbs Aidan Fitzgerald
Aidan Fitzgerald		  
7 MY WIGWAM OR YOURS (IRE) (15yo B G)
BENEFICIAL (GB) / MIDNIGHT POND (IRE) / LONG POND (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Stephen F. Magee
Stephen F. Magee		  
8 QUICKASYOUCAN (IRE) (16yo B G)
BENEFICIAL (GB) / NATIVEBALTIC (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA)		 12st 2lbs S. Downey & J. Marley & P. McGurk.
C.A. McBratney		  

Preview

CAVITE BETA put together a run of three straight victories in open company last season, including at this venue back in March. Whilst he suffered two defeats at short odds to finish that campaign, he could well get back to winning ways here. Eddies Miracle is sure to come on from his seasonal re-appearance at Castletown and he proved to be a very progressive performer last season. Sizing Coal and Horendus Hulabaloo both could make their open debuts here.

6yo+ Maiden (Nov Rdrs)

Maiden Race For 6-Y-O & Upwards Novice Riders For Certified Hunters aged 6 years old and upwards only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland.

Mares allowed 5lbs.

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 €1200: 1st €840, 2nd €240, 3rd €120)

Weights: 12st 2lbs

About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 BEECH HILL (IRE) (16yo B M)
CRAIGSTEEL (GB) / GLACIAL SHOON (IRE) / GLACIAL STORM (USA)		 11st 11lbs Emma E. Battcher
Mrs Sarah Dawson		  
2 MILITARY ROAD (GB) (14yo B G)
FAIR MIX (IRE) / FLAMEBIRD (IRE) / MUKADDAMAH (USA)		 12st 2lbs J. Woods
J. Woods		  
3 SHIPWRECK (IRE) (13yo B M)
SHANTOU (USA) / SKELETON COAST (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA)		 11st 11lbs Templeburn Racing Syndicate
C.A. McBratney		  
4 STREETS OF MILAN (IRE) (13yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / MADAME JEAN (FR) / CRICKET BALL (USA)		 12st 2lbs All For The Craic
Chris Pimlott		  
5 TEMPLEPOINT (GB) (13yo B G)
FAIR MIX (IRE) / FLAMEBIRD (IRE) / MUKADDAMAH (USA)		 12st 2lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever		  

Preview

STREETS OF MILAN is back from 12 months off the track following a very disappointing run at Dowth Hall. Prior to that, he had put in two very decent efforts in the five-year-old division and a repeat of either of those efforts would see him tough to beat here. Tempepoint and Beech Hill are the likely alternatives.
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