THE PIGEONS

Gates Open: 12:00 am
First Race: 2:00 pm
Admission Prices: €10
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Track Biography:

The South Westmeath Hunt have a long history of holding a point-to-point meeting spanning over 100-years as far back as the early 1900’s. The point-to-point was originally held in Kilkenny West before being moved to its current location at Listisson, The Pigeons in 1978.

With its central location in the heart of Ireland, The Pigeons point-to-point is one of the most accessible tracks in Ireland with excellent road links from all corners of the country right up to the entrance gate. The course itself is a mile long per lap and regarded as one of the real staying tracks on the fixture list.

As a real mainstay of the Irish point-to-point fixture list for many decades, The Pigeons has been lucky enough to have played host to many future racing stars at an early point of their career, with the likes of Wicked Crack, Killeaney, Monsieur Monet and Champers On Ice all winners at our point-to-point.

In recent times, Champers On Ice was sold for no less than £205,000 at a public auction which took place at the Cheltenham Festival just a week after winning as a young horse here at The Pigeons and he has since gone on to achieve Graded success for his new connections. This highlights the possibility of you being able to witness the next future star of the sport by coming racing with us.

The Pigeons Point-to-Point Races

Listisson,

The Pigeons,

Athlone,

Co. Westmeath

 

Contact Details

Susan Scott - 0872688145

How To Get There

By Road

Take the N4 out of Dublin, take the N6 from Kinnegad, in Athlone take the N55 North towards Ballymahon and watch for a sign for the course on the right hand side. The Pigeons is located 130km west of Dublin and 100km east of Galway.

By Air

Dublin Airport is just an 85-minute drive from The Pigeons.
 

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We are delighted to be able to provide free parking which is ideally located in the centre of the course on top of a hill which allows spectators to have a clear view right around the track without even having to leave their vehicle. This also allows the public to stay dry in their car without missing out on any of the action if the weather takes a turn for the worst.

The excellent viewing position it offers racegoers from their vehicle, ensures it is the ideal location to bring your own picnic and base yourself from the boot of the car. Two of the fences are located beside the car park which provides you with a chance to get close to the action during a race.

Looking to keep updated with on-track racing which is also taking place on same day in Britain or Ireland? Well you won’t miss a thing. Head over the bookmaker’s ring where all of the day’s off-course horse racing, be it at Leopardstown or Cheltenham, will be shown and you can also bet on the away action alongside our own races.

As we are an outdoor event that only happens once a year, many of our facilities are only temporary which adds to the real character of the event. We do of course have a number of portaloos, catering options and much more to ensure you have a very pleasant experience with us.

In between races, spectators can avail of the variety of catering options that we have on offer.

Our food tent is located beside the parade ring which means you don’t have to venture too far from the action to enjoy the social side of point-to-pointing.

You will be drawn in by the smell of hot beef and pulled pork rolls that are made on the day by our team of volunteers. To accompany your roll we provide a wide choice of salads priced reasonably to provide extra fuel during your day at the races. There is also a choice of soup and homemade sandwiches on offer supplied by our committee members.

If hot food isn’t what you are looking for, we also have a delicious selection of cakes, buns and other tempting sweet treats that are made fresh by our hard-working committee members.

We have a choice of hot drinks on offer, from teas and coffees to hot chocolates and soft drinks served to you from our tea tent and or our outside catering vendors.

If you would like something a little stronger, we have a bar tent that offers beers and spirits along with hot whiskeys and port to warm you up on a fresh spring day.
 

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 as our parking inside the center of the course offers the perfect location for a picnic. We also have a range of catering options on course if you fancy picking-up something tasty on the go.
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 but we our only a short drive from the village of Glasson which has ATM facilities so we recommend that you stop over on your way to the races.

A day at The Pigeons point-to-point races is the ideal day out for all the family in the heart of the Irish countryside. 

One of the real treats of racing at The Pigeons, is just how close racegoers can get to the action. Watch the horses being saddled up by their trainers before making your way to the parade ring where the horses, jockeys and connections gather to discuss their pre-race tactics.

Selected your fancy for the race? Well head over to the betting ring where our friendly bookmakers are waiting to take your bet for the race and now it’s time watch the race itself.

Whether you choose to view the race from your car in our perfectly positioned car park on a hill at the centre of the course, or right in front of the winning post, why not also stand right beside one of the two fences in the home straight which gives you the perfect position to get up-close to the speed and excitement of these thoroughbred horses in full flight.

Our younger racegoers are at the heart of our race day with free admission for children under 16 ensuring it is an inexpensive location for Mum and Dad to bring the whole family out on a Sunday afternoon. 

Baby changing facilities are available and if you ever need a bottle heated then please just ask a committee member. 

The Pigeons course is only a ten-minute drive from the picturesque Lough Ree Portlick Campsite, located at the lake, which is widely regarded as one of the finest facilities of its kind in Ireland and provides a list of activities including kayaking, archery, a waterslide and a zip line if you want to make a weekend of your time with us in Westmeath.

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GROARKE PARTNERS SOLICITORS 4yo Mares Maiden

Maiden Race For 4-Y-O Mares

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 DONT DISMISS ME (IRE) (10yo B M)
WESTERNER (GB) / BACK TO STAY (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)
11st 11lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe
 
2 TAKINGITALLIN (IRE) (10yo B M)
FAME AND GLORY (GB) / GILT BENEFIT (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)
11st 11lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
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 STREETS OF FIRE (IRE) (10yo BR M)
MILAN (GB) / FLAMING BRANDY (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA)
11st 11lbs Thomas Cloke
Colin Bowe
 
5 CAPPAJUNE LADY (IRE) (10yo B M)
KALANISI (IRE) / BELLE AGAIN (IRE) / SHANTOU (USA)
11st 11lbs Mark Davies
Heather I. Kiernan
 
6 DOYEN QUEEN (IRE) (10yo B M)
DOYEN (IRE) / PANOORA QUEEN (IRE) / TOPANOORA (IRE)
11st 6lbs Mrs Margaret O'Connell
Paul O'Connell
 
7 FIRED EARTH (IRE) (10yo B M)
OSCAR (IRE) / TANIT LADY (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)
11st 11lbs Thomas Peter Quinlan
Andrew Slattery
 
8 FLORENCE BAY (IRE) (10yo B M)
JEREMY (USA) / HANGAR SIX (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)
11st 11lbs Joy Wilson
Liam Lennon
 
9 FLYING VACATION (IRE) (10yo BR M)
ROBIN DES PRES (FR) / CLONBEALE VACATION (IRE) / ALDERBROOK (GB)
11st 6lbs Hilary Lalor
M.O. Quigley
 
10 HAIL RAIN OR SNOW (IRE) (10yo BR M)
STOWAWAY (GB) / DERRAVARRA BAY (IRE) / EXIT TO NOWHERE (USA)
11st 6lbs Mark L. Fagan
Mark L. Fagan
 
11 HONEST OPINION (GB) (10yo CH M)
BLACK SAM BELLAMY (IRE) / REVERSE SWING (GB) / CHARMER (IRE)
11st 6lbs Redbridge Stables
Michael R. Murphy
 
12 JUNIPER (GB) (10yo B M)
MALINAS (GER) / PRESCELLI (IRE) / SNURGE (IRE)
11st 6lbs Mary Doyle
P.M.J. Doyle
 
13 KEYBOARD JOAN (IRE) (10yo B M)
JEREMY (USA) / KILCREA PRESENT (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)
11st 11lbs Paul Scallan
Mark J. Scallan
 
14 KILBARRY LILLY (IRE) (10yo B M)
CLASSIC CLICHE (IRE) / TROPICAL LILLY (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE)
11st 11lbs Mrs Con O'Keeffe
Con O'Keeffe
 
15 METHODTOTHEMADNESS (IRE) (10yo B M)
GOLD WELL (GB) / ODEEKA (IRE) / POSEN (USA)
11st 11lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate
Mary E. Doyle
 
16 MOONSHOT (IRE) (10yo B M)
JEREMY (USA) / MISS COMPLIANCE (IRE) / BROKEN HEARTED (IRE)
11st 11lbs Richard Irwin
C.W.J. Farrell
 
17 MOUNT IDA (IRE) (10yo B M)
YEATS (IRE) / JOLIVIA (FR) / DERNIER EMPEREUR (USA)
11st 11lbs J.G. Cosgrave
J.G. Cosgrave
 
18 MRSGREY (IRE) (10yo GR M)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / CAROLINE FONTENAIL (IRE) / KALDOUNEVEES (FR)
11st 11lbs Catherine Holden
Ellmarie Holden
 
19 SOMETHING ROSIE (IRE) (10yo B M)
GOLD WELL (GB) / PAKARADYSSA (FR) / ROAKARAD (IRE)
11st 11lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle
 
20 URBAN WALTZ (IRE) (10yo B M)
MAHLER (GB) / NEARLY AGAS (IRE) / TOULON (GB)
11st 11lbs Raymond Beresford
Raymond Beresford
 

Preview

The luckless METHODTOTHEMADNESS is certainly deserving of a change in fortunes, as she came down in the closing stages at both Monksgrange and Necarne last season, having shown very promising signs. She was upsides Robin Des Sivola when the pair exited at the last at Necarne, and with Robin Des Sivola having already won the opening race in this division at Toomebridge a fortnight ago, that is a huge form boost. The Colin Bowe due of Takingitallin and Quivvy Lough have both filled the runners-up spot on their latest two outings and are the obvious dangers.

TATTERSALLS IRELAND CHELTENHAM SALES & THE THREE JOLLY PIGEONS, THE VILLAGER & GROGANS OF GLASSON 4yo Geldings Maiden

Maiden Race For 4-Y-O Geldings

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 DEFUTURE IS BRIGHT (IRE) (10yo B G)
WESTERNER (GB) / DUSTYS DELIGHT (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)
11st 11lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate
Mary E. Doyle
 
2 FANCY PANCE (IRE) (10yo B G)
ARCADIO (GER) / WAYWARD ANGEL (IRE) / HERON ISLAND (IRE)
11st 6lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate
Mary E. Doyle
 
3 BROOMHILL (IRE) (10yo B G)
YEATS (IRE) / ROCKING ANNIE (IRE) / SHARDARI (IRE)
11st 6lbs Alan McCaldin
Caroline McCaldin
 
4 MUCKAMORE (IRE) (10yo B G)
SHOLOKHOV (IRE) / GALES RETURN (IRE) / BOB'S RETURN (IRE)
11st 6lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever
 
5 DE HOLLOW MAN (IRE) (10yo B G)
BEAT HOLLOW (GB) / KIM HONG (IRE) / CHARNWOOD FOREST (IRE)
11st 6lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe
 
6 EGLANTINO KAUTO (FR) (10yo B G)
SPANISH MOON (USA) / KAUTO LORETTE (FR) / USEFUL (FR)
11st 6lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe
 
7 JOHN ADAMS (IRE) (10yo B G)
PRESENTING (GB) / LISS ALAINN (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)
11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd.
Colin Bowe
 
8 SHINROCK FAME (IRE) (10yo B G)
FAME AND GLORY (GB) / HAVE MORE (GB) / HAAFHD (GB)
11st 11lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe
 
9 LONE ROCKET (IRE) (10yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / APALACHICOLA (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)
11st 11lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle
 
10 ONTHEFRONTFOOT (IRE) (10yo B G)
SHANTOU (USA) / ON THE BACKFOOT (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA)
11st 11lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle
 
11 UP THE STRAIGHT (IRE) (10yo B G)
ARCADIO (GER) / KINGS ARTIST (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)
11st 11lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle
 
12 BEYONDTHEHORIZON (IRE) (10yo B G)
GOLD WELL (GB) / LADY HILLINGDON (GB) / OVERBURY (IRE)
11st 6lbs Denis Paul Murphy
Denis Paul Murphy
 
13 BUSINESSMAN (IRE) (10yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / BACK OF THE PACK (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB)
11st 6lbs Denis Paul Murphy
Denis Paul Murphy
 
14 JACK THUNDER (IRE) (10yo B G)
MASTEROFTHEHORSE (IRE) / ACQUA PESANTE (IRE) / DISTINCTLY NORTH (USA)
11st 6lbs Helen Shanahan
P.M.J. Doyle
 
15 SOLDIERS FIELD (IRE) (10yo B G)
STOWAWAY (GB) / RAPID HEARTBEAT (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)
11st 6lbs Roger O'Byrne
P.M.J. Doyle
 
16 BARNTOWN (IRE) (10yo B G)
JEREMY (USA) / ANNA'S MELODY (IRE) / LUSO (GB)
11st 6lbs Edgar Allen
C.W.J. Farrell
 
17 GENERAL RYAN (IRE) (10yo B G)
SCORPION (IRE) / LUNA FAIRY (IRE) / KADASTROF (FR)
11st 11lbs O'Shea Syndicate
Garrett J. Ahern
 
18 HIGHATE HILL (IRE) (10yo B G)
PRESENTING (GB) / LISRENNY LADY (GB) / OSCAR (IRE)
11st 11lbs Alan Harte
Denis Paul Murphy
 
19 CHAPATI (FR) (10yo B GR G)
FRAGRANT MIX (IRE) / BESSOUBA (FR) / MEDAALY (GB)
11st 11lbs John Halley
John Halley
 
20 GETTING CLOSER (IRE) (10yo B G)
WINGED LOVE (IRE) / SIXOFONE (IRE) / TIKKANEN (USA)
11st 11lbs James G. Sheehan
James G. Sheehan
 
21 GETTODAWN (IRE) (10yo B G)
GETAWAY (GER) / DAWN PRINCESS (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)
11st 11lbs Matthew Flynn O'Connor
Matthew Flynn O'Connor
 
22 GRAND SUMMARY (IRE) (10yo BR G)
MUSTAMEET (USA) / CRESCENDOR (FR) / LAVIRCO (GER)
11st 11lbs Michael Mannion
Sam Curling
 
23 HANG TOUGH (GB) (10yo B G)
GEORDIELAND (FR) / ALLERFORD LILY (GB) / PASTERNAK (GB)
11st 11lbs Teresa Flood
Peter J. Flood
 
24 LAKE TEKAPO (IRE) (10yo B G)
ARCADIO (GER) / KNOCKARA ONE (IRE) / SNURGE (IRE)
11st 11lbs Pearse Callaghan
Gillian Callaghan
 
25 MR MARCUS (IRE) (10yo B G)
GOLDMARK (USA) / GRAPHIC ICON (IRE) / COURTSHIP (GB)
11st 11lbs Norman Geraghty
Norman Geraghty
 
26 PICANHA (GB) (10yo BR G)
MALINAS (GER) / ROYAL BRIDE (GB) / KAYF TARA (GB)
11st 11lbs R.C.A. Latta
Andrew Latta
 
27 POTTERS VENTURE (IRE) (10yo B G)
ARCADIO (GER) / STARVENTURE (IRE) / INSAN (USA)
11st 11lbs Happy Valley Syndicate
Michael M. Mangan
 
28 UPTOWN HARRY (IRE) (10yo B BR G)
MOROZOV (USA) / TUDOR GLYN (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)
11st 11lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership
Cormac Doyle
 
29 WHEREWOULDUGETIT (IRE) (10yo B G)
MOROZOV (USA) / MATINEE SHOW (IRE) / CARROLL HOUSE (IRE)
11st 11lbs Paul Holden
Ellmarie Holden
 

Preview

BUSINESSMAN bypassed some potential engagements on the opening weekend of the season, and while he remained in his stable with Denis Murphy, the form of his debut at Largy received a boost with the success of Golden Nomad at Toomebridge, a horse that he comfortably finished six lengths in front of. That is strong form coming here. Loughanmore final fence faller, Lone Rocket, and Loughrea-second, Onthefrontfoot, could represent Donnchadh Doyle and have claims, as too does Highate Hill, who ran well for a long way at Oldcastle.

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

Weights: 11st 11lbs About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 BOG LANE BABY (IRE) (13yo B M)
OLDEN TIMES (GB) / CARRIES CHOICE (IRE) / MANDALUS (IRE)
11st 6lbs William P. Murphy
William P. Murphy
 
2 GO TO COURT (IRE) (11yo B M)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / GO FRANKY (IRE) / HOLLOW HAND (IRE)
11st 6lbs William P. Murphy
William P. Murphy
 
3 LADY ALKAA (IRE) (11yo B M)
ALKAADHEM (GB) / BURNT OIL BABE (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)
11st 6lbs William P. Murphy
William P. Murphy
 
4 AN RINCEOIR ALAINN (IRE) (11yo B M)
GOLD WELL (GB) / SUN CHASER (IRE) / KING'S BEST (USA)
11st 6lbs Thomas J. Maher
Peter Maher
 
5 ANGELIC MOON (IRE) (11yo B M)
WOLFE TONE (IRE) / LAST MOON (IRE) / MONTELIMAR (USA)
11st 6lbs Susan Scott
Mrs Sarah Dawson
 
6 ASK HEATHER (IRE) (12yo B M)
ASK (GB) / HEATHER BELLE (IRE) / EXECUTIVE PERK (IRE)
11st 6lbs Michael T. O'Donovan
Declan Queally
 
7 BANRION NA SPEIRE (IRE) (12yo CH M)
KUTUB (IRE) / ALINGHI (GER) / TERTULLIAN (USA)
11st 6lbs J.M. Fitzpatrick
William J. McLernon
 
8 KALETTO (IRE) (11yo B M)
KALANISI (IRE) / DERRAVARRA BAY (IRE) / EXIT TO NOWHERE (USA)
11st 11lbs Mark L. Fagan
Mark L. Fagan
 
9 MALIBOO (IRE) (11yo B M)
MAHLER (GB) / ABOO LALA (IRE) / ABOO HOM (GB)
11st 6lbs Richard Cavanagh
Denis Paul Murphy
 
10 MEADOWVIEW (IRE) (13yo B M)
MILAN (GB) / CARRAIGEEN (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)
11st 11lbs Michelle O'Brien
David Harry Kelly
 
11 MYANNE (IRE) (11yo B M)
GOLAN (IRE) / VANISHING QUEEN (IRE) / EXIT TO NOWHERE (USA)
11st 11lbs J.F. Carroll
Andrew Slattery
 
12 RAIR OWL TIMZ (IRE) (11yo B M)
OLDEN TIMES (GB) / MY GIRL AINE (IRE) / BIENAMADO (USA)
11st 11lbs Steve Griffin & Zach Hayden
Steve Griffin
 
13 REMEMBER JACK (IRE) (11yo B M)
GAMUT (IRE) / CHERRY HALL (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE)
11st 11lbs D.J. Ryan
D.J. Ryan
 
14 SHES CATCHING ON (IRE) (11yo B M)
MILAN (GB) / CATCH ON (IRE) / HIGH-RISE (IRE)
11st 11lbs Jenny Walsh
Benny Walsh
 
15 TRICKEY TRIX (IRE) (12yo B M)
MAHLER (GB) / TREASURE TRIX (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)
11st 11lbs Patrick J. Macken
Dermot McLoughlin
 
16 YAWL BAY (IRE) (12yo B M)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / GREENFLAG PRINCESS (IRE) / EXECUTIVE PERK (IRE)
11st 11lbs James Browne
Colin Bowe
 

Preview

Track recruit ASK HEATHER comes into her pointing debut with a mark of 94 over hurdles following good efforts at Punchestown and Tramore earlier in the year, and she could prove tough to beat on what is also her first appearance for the Declan Queally team having switched yards over the summer. Meadowview, who shares the same breeder as the selection, returned from two years on the sidelines to make her debut for a new yard late last season. Her three subsequent starts have seen her take a big step forward, finishing placed on each occasion. Last Sunday she was only touched off by less than a length at Loughrea and is clearly in good form. Early Toomebridge faller, Maliboo, is next best.

WALDERSTOWN SERVICE STATION Open- Novice Riders

Open Lightweight Race Novice Riders

For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old and upwards, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland.
4-Y-O Maidens excluded. No Penalties. Mares allowed 5lbs. For Novice Riders who, at the start of the day, have not ridden more than fifteen winners under any Rules of Racing or Steeplechasing, including Point to Point
Steeplechases.
(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 ART OF LOGISTICS (IRE) (16yo B G)
EXIT TO NOWHERE (USA) / SANADJA (IRE) / SLIP ANCHOR (GB)
12st 2lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle
 
2 CASSELLS ROCK (IRE) (14yo BR G)
ROCK OF GIBRALTAR (IRE) / SE LA VIE (FR) / HIGHEST HONOR (FR)
12st 2lbs Paul Lake
J.R. Finn
 
3 EDDIES MIRACLE (IRE) (16yo B G)
BEAT OF DRUMS (GB) / BALLINAMONA GOLD (IRE) / PIERRE (GB)
12st 2lbs Ray Nicholas
D.M. Christie
 
4 EMPRESARIO (IRE) (15yo CH G)
HURRICANE RUN (IRE) / LA STRAVAGANZA (USA) / RAINBOW QUEST (USA)
12st 2lbs Edward F. Power
Edward F. Power
 
5 FESTIVE DAY (IRE) (16yo B G)
BENEFICIAL (GB) / ORCHARDSTOWN LADY (IRE) / LE MOSS (IRE)
12st 2lbs Patrick O'Shea
Patrick O'Leary
 
6 JOHNNY SUE (IRE) (13yo B G)
ALKAADHEM (GB) / FAHAN (IRE) / SRI PEKAN (USA)
12st 2lbs The O'Toole Family Partnership
William P. Murphy
 
7 MOSCOW HITMAN (IRE) (14yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / HITANDMISS (IRE) / GLACIAL STORM (USA)
12st 2lbs Patrick J. F. Hassett
Patrick J. F. Hassett
 
8 SAMANNTOM (IRE) (16yo CH G)
PORTRAIT GALLERY (IRE) / NATIVE OCEAN (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA)
12st 2lbs Mary Doyle
P.M.J. Doyle
 
9 SOME ARE LUCKY (IRE) (13yo B G)
GOLD WELL (GB) / FOREIGN ESTATES (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA)
12st 2lbs Gerard Anthony Spain Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling
 
10 THE BALER (IRE) (18yo B G)
WHITMORE'S CONN (USA) / ASTRID (IRE) / RHOMAN RULE (USA)
12st 2lbs Liam O'Farrell
Liam O'Farrell
 

Preview

EDDIES MIRACLE could make a quick reappearance here having returned a beaten favourite at Moira last Saturday in a tactical three-runner affair. He should be an improved sort with that run under his belt. Samanntom won the Tinahely Ladies Open on this weekend 12 months ago and finished placed in five of his seven subsequent starts making him out as a consistent horse. Whilst the ex-Tom George performer, Some Are Lucky, could make his open debut for Sam Curling, who has already saddled an open winner this term.

SEAN DUNNING, VICTUALLERS AND FRANK DALY & ASSOCIATES 5&6yo Geldings Maiden

Maiden Race For 5 & 6-Y-O Geldings

For Certified Hunters aged 5 and 6 years old, 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 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 CAPTAIN COMMANDER (IRE) (12yo BR G)
ROBIN DES PRES (FR) / SHE'S A GAMBLE (IRE) / TEENOSO (USA)
12st 2lbs Kieran Grainger
Patrick Joseph Hayes Jnr
 
4 CATS PAJAMAS (IRE) (11yo B G)
HAATEF (USA) / CAT FIRE (IRE) / ONE COOL CAT (USA)
11st 11lbs Patrick Joseph Hayes Jnr
Patrick Joseph Hayes Jnr
 
5 MR DEE CEE (IRE) (12yo B G)
MR DINOS (IRE) / ELUSIVE CHIQUE (IRE) / ELUSIVE CITY (USA)
11st 11lbs Patrick Joseph Hayes Jnr
Patrick Joseph Hayes Jnr
 
6 BOTHAR DUBH (GB) (11yo B G)
MALINAS (GER) / LA CREOLE (FR) / ASTARABAD (USA)
11st 11lbs Eileen O'Mahony
Declan Queally
 
7 GAYE BREEZE (IRE) (11yo B G)
GETAWAY (GER) / RAILWAY HOUSE (IRE) / ASHKALANI (IRE)
12st 2lbs Mrs B. Queally
Declan Queally
 
8 GLORIOUS GALWAY (IRE) (12yo B G)
WESTERNER (GB) / PEACE TIME BEAUTY (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE)
12st 2lbs Glorious Galway Syndicate
Declan McNamara
 
9 GURMKNODEL (IRE) (11yo B G)
ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL (USA) / SYMPATHETIC (UAE) / JADE ROBBERY (USA)
11st 11lbs John Halley
John Halley
 
10 KARGS POST (IRE) (11yo B G)
WHITMORE'S CONN (USA) / SLI EILE (IRE) / CLASSIC CLICHE (IRE)
12st 2lbs John Clarke
Shane Nolan
 
11 LOUGH DERG SUNRISE (IRE) (11yo CH G)
STOWAWAY (GB) / HIGH SUNSHINE (IRE) / HIGH-RISE (IRE)
12st 2lbs P.G. Coffey
Denis Paul Murphy
 
12 MILL RACE KING (IRE) (11yo B G)
SCORPION (IRE) / OSO SPECIAL (GB) / TEENOSO (USA)
12st 2lbs A.T.M. Partnership
Benny Walsh
 
13 THE ECHO BOY (IRE) (11yo B G)
ARCADIO (GER) / EMILIES PEARL (IRE) / ACCORDION (IRE)
11st 11lbs Fidelma Toole
Dermot McLoughlin
 
14 THEGALLANTWAY (IRE) (11yo B G)
STOWAWAY (GB) / IMOGENS FANCY (IRE) / TAIPAN (IRE)
11st 11lbs R. O'Connor
David Harry Kelly
 
15 UTMOST FAITH (GB) (11yo CH G)
SCHIAPARELLI (GER) / EVEON (IRE) / SYNEFOS (USA)
12st 2lbs Kieran Purcell
Kieran Purcell
 

Preview

THE ECHO BOY has changed ownership after finishing second at Dromahane last May when he proved his liking for good ground, and he sets a decent standard here having moved from James Motherway to the Dermot McLoughlin yard. Getaman took a step forward at Toomebridge a fortnight ago, and would have finished closer but for a mistake at the last, whilst Gaye Breeze and Glorious Galway are others that have to be considered.

OROARKE BROS Confined Hunt Winners

Winners Race Confined

For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old and upwards, the property of subscribers holding a valid Hunter Certificate to the South Westmeath Hunt, which have not won a race under the Rules of Racing or Steeplechasing in any Country other than Point to Point Steeplechases. No Penalties. Mares allowed 5lbs. 4-y-o Maidens Excluded.
(Prize Money €1500: 1st €1050, 2nd €300, 3rd €150)

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

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 DIDARRO (IRE) (15yo B G)
TIDARO (USA) / POLYPLOID (IRE) / POLLERTON (IRE)
12st 2lbs Richard Cavanagh
William Ross
 
2 HAVE A JAR (IRE) (13yo B G)
MOHAAJIR (USA) / POLYPLOID (IRE) / POLLERTON (IRE)
12st 2lbs Padraig Dunne
Brian Dillon
 
3 CUBANERA (IRE) (14yo B M)
MILAN (GB) / CHIROUBLE (IRE) / HIGH ROLLER (IRE)
11st 6lbs Andrew Kiernan
Heather I. Kiernan
 
4 DRUM ROSSI (IRE) (11yo B M)
ARAAFA (IRE) / JOHNNY'S PRIDE (IRE) / MISTER LORD (USA)
11st 6lbs Kay Walker
Donal Walker
 
5 LEO'S DESTINATION (IRE) (12yo B G)
DUBAI DESTINATION (USA) / LAVENDER LILY (IRE) / KADASTROF (FR)
11st 11lbs Heather Scott
Dermot McLoughlin
 

Preview

LEOS DESTINATION will look to go one place better than his dam managed in the 2011 renewal of this race, as she finished a close second under Jamie Codd. He has every right to do so, and is the most unexposed in the race, having won his one and only start to date at Necarne. Didarro is the most recent winner of this race, having taken the 2017 renewal, and he drops back from open company, whilst the mare Cubanera is a dual winner can get involved in this.
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