TOOMEBRIDGE

Gates Open: 11:00 am
First Race: 13:00 pm
Admission Prices: £10 (includes racecard)
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Track Biography:

The Mid-Antrim Hunt was formally set up in the 1870’s as a harrier pack, although it was in existence for at least a hundred years before that. It was believed to have had its first official meeting in The Thatch Pub in Broughshane in 1875.

The Mid Antrim point-to-point Course is just outside Moneyglass very close to Toomebridge. Toome or Toomebridge (from Irish: Tuaim, meaning "tumulus"), is a small village and townland on the northwest corner of Lough Neagh in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Moneyglass was at one time home to Malachy McCourt and his family who was the father of Frank McCourt, author of Angela's Ashes, a winner of The Pulitzer Prize, the NBCC Award, The LA Times Award and the Royal Society of Literature Award.
 
Champion National Hunt jockey and 2010 BBC Sports Personality of the Year winner, Tony McCoy, who received an OBE in 2010, was born in Moneyglass.

Another sports star reared in Moneyglass was world famous Rugby Union player Willie John McBride who capped for Ireland on 63 occasions which includes 12 times as Captain.

Toomebridge Point-to-Point Races

Moneyglass,
Toomebridge,
Co.Antrim

Contact Details

Brenda Ross - 0044 7885565061

How To Get There

By Road:

From Belfast, take the M2 towards Antrim. Toomebridge is 45 minutes from Belfast city.

From Dublin, take the M1 towards Belfast. From Belfast take the M2.

By Air

Toomebridge is located two hours and 15 minutes from Dublin airport and 30 minutes from Belfast airport.

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We have an extensive car parking area which offers a brilliant view of the whole track. You will drive past many film locations used in the Game of Thrones series with ‘Castle Black’ behind the main viewing area.

If you do not want to leave your car, you are able to view the races from the hillside on which you park.

There are certain parts of the track that can be used to facilitate disabled parking so as to cater for every eager racegoer.

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

Our outside food caterers, Country Bites, sell an array of hot food options such as burgers and chips to bacon and sausage rolls to keep you full during the day.

If you would like a treat for the day we also have an ice-cream van in attendance.

Race goers can purchase teas and coffees from our special coffee cart that sells a variety of popular coffee and tea options.

Soft drinks and juices can be purchased 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.

No, we do not have an official dress code we just advise our race goers to stay warm and dry for your days racing and to prepare yourself for all types of Irish weather.
Yes, we allow dogs to attend the point-to-point. However, we do ask that all dogs are kept on a lead at all times.
Yes, we welcome visitors to bring their own picnics. We also have a range of catering options on course if you would like to pick up something at the races.
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 at an ATM on your way to the races if you are passing through Toomebridge.

Toomebridge point-to-point is the perfect day out for the family in Northern Ireland countryside and as an added bonus for parents all children U16 have free admission.

We also provide race cards with each admission on the day.

Our point-to-point is located only a few miles from Lough Neagh which is the largest lake in the British Isles, with a surface area of 151 square miles.

 

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Entries

MCBURNEY TRANSPORT 4yo Mares Maiden

Maiden Race For 4-Y-O Mares (of €800)

For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old, 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
1 DANCEFLOORQUEEN (IRE) (10yo B M)
GOLD WELL (GB) / TANGO LADY (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)
11st 11lbs Thomas Cloke
Denis Paul Murphy
 
2 STREETS OF FIRE (IRE) (10yo BR M)
MILAN (GB) / FLAMING BRANDY (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA)
11st 11lbs Thomas Cloke
Colin Bowe
 
3 QUIVVY LOUGH (IRE) (10yo B M)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / QUIVVY BRIDGE (IRE) / ALFLORA (IRE)
11st 11lbs Mary F. Fitzpatrick
Colin Bowe
 
4 SUBTLE QUEST (IRE) (10yo B M)
MILLENARY (GB) / SUBTLE HINT (IRE) / SUBTLE POWER (IRE)
11st 11lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe
 
5 PANIC YOUR BEAT (IRE) (10yo B M)
SEPTEMBER STORM (GER) / STRONG LADY (IRE) / EXIT TO NOWHERE (USA)
11st 11lbs Cathal Mulholland
J.G. Cosgrave
 
6 WALKING IN MEMPHIS (IRE) (10yo B M)
JEREMY (USA) / TUBBER GAEL HOLLY (IRE) / ARCTIC CIDER (USA)
11st 11lbs Neville Reid
J.G. Cosgrave
 
7 BOBBIE THE DAZZLER (IRE) (10yo B M)
LAWMAN (FR) / FASHION STATEMENT (GB) / RAINBOW QUEST (USA)
11st 11lbs Caoimhe O'Hare
Liam Lennon
 
8 FLORENCE BAY (IRE) (10yo B M)
JEREMY (USA) / HANGAR SIX (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)
11st 11lbs Joy Wilson
Liam Lennon
 
9 AGOLAGH (IRE) (10yo B M)
GETAWAY (GER) / INGHWUNG (GB) / KAYF TARA (GB)
11st 11lbs Kieran McKay
Gerald Quinn
 
10 ATLANTIC BLAZE (IRE) (10yo BR M)
KALANISI (IRE) / MAXIS GIRL (IRE) / MISTER MAT (FR)
11st 11lbs Mark Michael McNiff
Mark Michael McNiff
 
11 FIRED EARTH (IRE) (10yo B M)
OSCAR (IRE) / TANIT LADY (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)
11st 11lbs Thomas Peter Quinlan
Andrew Slattery
 
12 FLYING VACATION (IRE) (10yo BR M)
ROBIN DES PRES (FR) / CLONBEALE VACATION (IRE) / ALDERBROOK (GB)
11st 11lbs Hilary Lalor
M.O. Quigley
 
13 HONEST OPINION (GB) (10yo CH M)
BLACK SAM BELLAMY (IRE) / REVERSE SWING (GB) / CHARMER (IRE)
11st 6lbs Redbridge Stables
Michael R. Murphy
 
14 JUNIPER (GB) (10yo B M)
MALINAS (GER) / PRESCELLI (IRE) / SNURGE (IRE)
11st 6lbs Mary Doyle
P.M.J. Doyle
 
15 KILBARRY LILLY (IRE) (10yo B M)
CLASSIC CLICHE (IRE) / TROPICAL LILLY (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE)
11st 11lbs Mrs Con O'Keeffe
Con O'Keeffe
 
16 ROBIN DES SIVOLA (IRE) (10yo B M)
ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR) / FALCONS GIFT (IRE) / ZAFFARAN (USA)
11st 11lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle
 
17 STAR STATUS (IRE) (10yo B M)
ARAKAN (USA) / SITGES (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA)
11st 11lbs Cobajay Syndicate
Aidan Fitzgerald
 
18 URBAN WALTZ (IRE) (10yo B M)
MAHLER (GB) / NEARLY AGAS (IRE) / TOULON (GB)
11st 11lbs Raymond Beresford
Raymond Beresford
 

Preview

Should ROBIN DES SIVOLA feature among the line-up for this season opening contest, she would be her handler Donnchadh Doyles only runner at the fixture, but the trip from Wexford could well be worthwhile having held every chance at Necarne in May when crashing out at the last. Panic Your Beat was also going well at Necarne when coming to grief and is sure to have her followers, along with the Colin Bowe team that includes placed performers Quivvy Lough and Subtle Quest. Juniper is an interesting newcomer that has to be respected.

DENNISON COMMERCIALS LTD 4yo Geldings Maiden

Maiden Race For 4-Y-O Geldings (of €800)

For Certified Hunters aged 4 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: 11st 11lbs About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 BRAESIDE (IRE) (10yo B G)
PRESENTING (GB) / THE KIDS DANTE (IRE) / PHARDANTE (FR)
11st 11lbs Katy Nolan Wexford (F)
Susan O'Gorman
 
2 EAGLEHILL (FR) (10yo GR G)
BLUE BRESIL (FR) / RATINA DE VAIGE (FR) / APRIL NIGHT (FR)
11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever
 
3 IRISH HILL (IRE) (10yo B G)
PRESENTING (GB) / SARAH MASSINI (IRE) / DR MASSINI (IRE)
11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison
I. R. Ferguson
 
4 LOUGHERMORE (IRE) (10yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / SEDUCTIVE DANCE (GB) / GROOM DANCER (USA)
11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever
 
5 CRESSWELL CRACKER (GB) (10yo B G)
MALINAS (GER) / CRESSWELL WILLOW (IRE) / WITNESS BOX (USA)
11st 11lbs Mary Doyle
P.M.J. Doyle
 
6 EPALO DE LA THINTE (FR) (10yo B G)
ANZILLERO (GER) / SPY DE LA THINTE (FR) / DOUNBA (FR)
11st 11lbs Mary Doyle
P.M.J. Doyle
 
7 BROADWAY JOE (IRE) (10yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / GREENHALL RAMBLER (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB)
11st 11lbs Mary F. Fogarty
Jonathan M. Fogarty
 
8 NO PRETENDER (IRE) (10yo BL G)
GREAT PRETENDER (IRE) / LA SENTINELLE (FR) / SAGACITY (FR)
11st 11lbs Mary F. Fogarty
Jonathan M. Fogarty
 
9 BLACKSTAIRS LAD (IRE) (10yo B G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / BLARNEY KESTREL (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)
11st 11lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe
 
10 GOLDEN NOMAD (IRE) (10yo B G)
GOLD WELL (GB) / ROAMING (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA)
11st 11lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe
 
11 MONSIEUR D'ARQUE (IRE) (10yo B G)
MUHTATHIR (GB) / NERVOUS BREAKDOWN (FR) / MIESQUE'S SON (USA)
11st 11lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe
 
12 PENNYFORAPOUND (IRE) (10yo B G)
WINGED LOVE (IRE) / RECESSION LASS (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)
11st 11lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe
 
13 ROCK ON ROCCO (IRE) (10yo B G)
SHIROCCO (GER) / KATALINA (GB) / HERNANDO (FR)
11st 11lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership
Cormac Doyle
 
14 UPTOWN HARRY (IRE) (10yo B BR G)
MOROZOV (USA) / TUDOR GLYN (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)
11st 11lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership
Cormac Doyle
 
15 BUSINESSMAN (IRE) (10yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / BACK OF THE PACK (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB)
11st 11lbs Denis Paul Murphy
Denis Paul Murphy
 
16 MANICMAN (IRE) (10yo CH G)
GETAWAY (GER) / QUINSBOROHALL (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE)
11st 11lbs Denis Paul Murphy
Denis Paul Murphy
 
17 GRECO (GB) (10yo B G)
FAME AND GLORY (GB) / QUEEN'S BANQUET (GB) / GLACIAL STORM (USA)
11st 11lbs R.A. Bartlett
Jamie A. Sloan
 
18 GLENGAR (IRE) (10yo B G)
STOWAWAY (GB) / ACCORDEON ROYALE (IRE) / ACCORDION (IRE)
11st 11lbs P.G. Coffey
Denis Paul Murphy
 
19 BILLY KIMBER (IRE) (10yo B G)
ARCADIO (GER) / MA DOUCE (IRE) / MANSONNIEN (FR)
11st 11lbs Billie-Jo Irwin
S.R.B. Crawford
 
20 GOING SOLO (IRE) (10yo B G)
AIZAVOSKI (IRE) / WAYWARD STAR (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)
11st 11lbs Neil Gault
Neil Gault
 
21 LOWTOWN BOY (IRE) (10yo B G)
SCORPION (IRE) / INCH PROMISE (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)
11st 11lbs Hayley Haughey
Liam Lennon
 

Preview

BUSINESS MAN finished third on his debut at Largy behind a subsequent sales topper in Lecales Article having shaped with some promise on that occasion. That effort should certainly stand to him here around a course that can often favour a horse with previous experience. Braeside posted a number of solid efforts during the spring, and he could once again figure in the place battle, whilst Tinahely faller Going Solo is from a family that his handler Warren Ewing knows plenty about, having saddled his half-brother Ground Invasion to win four points.

ALBERT BARTLETT 5yo Geldings Maiden

Maiden Race For 5-Y-O Geldings (of €800)

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 GETAMAN (IRE) (11yo B G)
GETAWAY (GER) / ZINGARELLA'S JOY (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)
12st 2lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever
 
2 MARTALINK (FR) (11yo CH G)
MARTALINE (GB) / A SINDA (FR) / SINNDAR (IRE)
12st 2lbs Alan McCaldin
Caroline McCaldin
 
3 BORO MELODY (IRE) (11yo B G)
MAHLER (GB) / MELODY THYME (IRE) / ACCORDION (IRE)
12st 2lbs CAFRE (Enniskillen) Racing Club Fermanagh (H)
Corrie Auchterlonie
 
4 BRIGGITIE'S HILL (IRE) (11yo B G)
CENTRAL PARK (IRE) / FLY YOUR KITE (IRE) / SILVER KITE (USA)
11st 11lbs Chester Beattys Syndicate
Liam Cusack
 
5 DECOR IRLANDAIS (FR) (11yo CH G)
HELLO SUNDAY (FR) / ORLANDAISE (FR) / GOLDNEYEV (USA)
11st 11lbs Shauna Kelly
Noel C. Kelly
 
6 DONATELLO MAIL (FR) (11yo CH G)
ZAMBEZI SUN (GB) / KESTREL MAIL (FR) / CRICKET BALL (USA)
12st 2lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership
Cormac Doyle
 
7 DUTY CALLS (IRE) (11yo B G)
ARCADIO (GER) / INNISKEEN (IRE) / GULLAND (GB)
12st 2lbs Rodney Ian Arthur
Rodney Ian Arthur
 
8 LOUGH DERG SUNRISE (IRE) (11yo CH G)
STOWAWAY (GB) / HIGH SUNSHINE (IRE) / HIGH-RISE (IRE)
12st 2lbs P.G. Coffey
Denis Paul Murphy
 

Preview

DECOR IRLANDAIS only managed to finish one of his four point-to-point outings last season, however he seemed to take a big step forward on his second start in a bumper when only finding a Willie Mullins-trained newcomer too good at Kilbeggan in August. If he could translate that to his return between the flags, he could be the one to beat. Kinsale fourth Lough Derg Sunrise, and Boro Melody, who was not disgraced at Necarne in May, would look the likely challengers, as too would Donatello Mail, if bouncing back from disappointing outings following a promising debut.

DENNISON JCB Winner Of One

Winners Of One (of €1700)

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 €1700: 1st €1190, 2nd €340, 3rd €170)


Weights: 4yo 11st 11lbs , 5yo 12st 2lbs
About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 DECOR IRLANDAIS (FR) (11yo CH G)
HELLO SUNDAY (FR) / ORLANDAISE (FR) / GOLDNEYEV (USA)
12st 2lbs Shauna Kelly
Noel C. Kelly
 
2 OSCAR LIGHT (IRE) (11yo B M)
OSCAR (IRE) / SOUND OF LIGHT (IRE) / GENERAL MONASH (USA)
11st 11lbs Shauna Kelly
Noel C. Kelly
 
3 SHANMULLAGH (IRE) (12yo B G)
ROYAL ANTHEM (USA) / NEXT BEST THING (IRE) / TAIPAN (IRE)
12st 2lbs Shauna Kelly
Noel C. Kelly
 
4 AMERICAN IMAGE (IRE) (16yo B G)
LORD AMERICO (IRE) / HILARY'S IMAGE (IRE) / PHARDANTE (FR)
11st 11lbs Neil Gault
Neil Gault
 
5 NEVADA ROSE (IRE) (17yo GR M)
BENEFICIAL (GB) / PAROSELLE ROYALE (IRE) / ROSELIER (FR)
11st 6lbs S. Michael Millar
S. Michael Millar
 
6 BLUE MORPHO (IRE) (12yo B G)
ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR) / SUPREME SALES (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)
11st 11lbs Peter McCreery
Peter McCreery
 
7 SCHOOL LANE (IRE) (11yo B G)
WINGED LOVE (IRE) / MANGAN MONTE (IRE) / MONTELIMAR (USA)
12st 2lbs Caoimhe O'Hare
Liam Lennon
 

Preview

BLUE MURPHO is quite an unexposed sort in this company, with the wide-margin debut Dromahane maiden winner having only run three times to date, and this could be an ideal opportunity for him to an avenge his defeat at short odds at Curraghmore. The Noel Kelly-trained pair of Oscar Light and Decor Irlandais both hold alternative entries on this card, however as this race looks very open, they could give Blue Murpho most to think about.

ROY WILSON CARS 5yo+ Mares Maiden

Maiden Race For 5-Y-O & Upwards Mares (of €1500)

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 €1500: 1st €1050, 2nd €300, 3rd €150)

Weights: 11st 11lbs
About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 LARGY PRINCESS (IRE) (11yo B M)
PRESENTING (GB) / LAS PRINCESS (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)
11st 11lbs Raymond Scullion & Martin McGrogan
S.R.B. Crawford
 
2 LIVELY BEAT (IRE) (11yo B M)
BEAT HOLLOW (GB) / LIVELY LASS (IRE) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB)
11st 11lbs Peter Brophy
Colin Bowe
 
3 MAISY BELLE (IRE) (13yo B M)
WESTERNER (GB) / SABBIOSA (IRE) / DESERT PRINCE (IRE)
11st 11lbs Alastair McKay
Gerald Quinn
 
4 MALIBOO (IRE) (11yo B M)
MAHLER (GB) / ABOO LALA (IRE) / ABOO HOM (GB)
11st 6lbs Richard Cavanagh
Denis Paul Murphy
 
5 OSCAR LIGHT (IRE) (11yo B M)
OSCAR (IRE) / SOUND OF LIGHT (IRE) / GENERAL MONASH (USA)
11st 11lbs Shauna Kelly
Noel C. Kelly
 
6 PERLE ROSE (IRE) (12yo B M)
MILAN (GB) / POWHATAN SQUAW (IRE) / SOVIET STAR (USA)
11st 11lbs Roll The Dice Syndicate
V.L. Halley
 
7 SHES CATCHING ON (IRE) (11yo B M)
MILAN (GB) / CATCH ON (IRE) / HIGH-RISE (IRE)
11st 11lbs Jenny Walsh
Benny Walsh
 
8 THE CRAFTY TOUCH (IRE) (11yo CH M)
TOUCH OF LAND (FR) / DICHARACHERA (GB) / MARK OF ESTEEM (IRE)
11st 11lbs Dan Breen
Andrew Slattery
 
9 TIME IS HONEY (IRE) (11yo CH M)
RAJJ (IRE) / BOB'S SARAH (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA)
11st 11lbs Emma Fry
Shane C. Byrne
 
10 WOULD YOU BYPASS (IRE) (11yo BR M)
VINNIE ROE (IRE) / ACADEMY HALL (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE)
11st 6lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership
Cormac Doyle
 

Preview

OSCAR LIGHT is a mare that has been sent off as a short priced favourite on each of her last three starts, however on each occasion that market support has yet to return a profit for her supporters. She has run well at both Largy and Necarne, and a maiden success is clearly expected of her. Perle Rose has also been defeated at short-odds in the past but will be hoping to get back on track following a below par run on her sole outing last spring, whilst Maliboo has switched yards over the summer and could be a contender on her first run for the Denis Murphy team, having gone close at Lisronagh in April.

K & G MCATAMNEY 6yo+ Geldings Maiden

Maiden Race For 6-Y-O & Upwards Geldings (of €1500)

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 €1500: 1st €1050, 2nd €300, 3rd €150)

Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 ANTICUR (IRE) (12yo CH G)
GENEROUS (IRE) / SHARQOGAN (IRE) / SHARDARI (IRE)
11st 11lbs Patrick Kearns, Edward Kearns & Shane O'Grady
Pat Kearns
 
2 BRINDACIER FATAL (FR) (13yo B G)
NETWORK (GER) / LUZARCHES (FR) / SLEEPING CAR (FR)
12st 2lbs Rosemary Connors
Rosemary Connors
 
3 OKEY DOKEY (IRE) (13yo B G)
PAPAL BULL (GB) / ALLSORTS (USA) / LEMON DROP KID (USA)
11st 11lbs Clare L. Cannon
Clare L. Cannon
 
4 PEGASE AMOUR (IRE) (13yo B G)
WINGED LOVE (IRE) / LOVELY NATIVE (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA)
12st 2lbs Patrick Raymond Powell Newry (H)
Liam Lennon
 
5 SHANMULLAGH (IRE) (12yo B G)
ROYAL ANTHEM (USA) / NEXT BEST THING (IRE) / TAIPAN (IRE)
12st 2lbs Shauna Kelly
Noel C. Kelly
 
6 WEST BURMA (IRE) (13yo CH G)
ARAKAN (USA) / CAROLINA (FR) / BABY TURK (IRE)
12st 2lbs R.J. Armstrong
C.A. McBratney
 

Preview

Track recruit WEST BURMA had finished placed in a pair of summer bumpers when with Willie Mullins, and if he was to recapture those best efforts on his point-to-point debut, he would have to be strongly fancied here for the Colin McBratney yard. Fellow track recruit Okay Dokey has struggled somewhat of late but may improve for a change in yards on his return to pointing, whilst Brindacier Fatal may be of note on his return from a significant absence having finished second in a Tallow maiden in his younger days.
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