PORTRUSH

Gates Open: 11:30
First Race: 13:30
Admission Prices: £10
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Track Biography:

The Route hunt have held point-to-point meetings at a number of venues since the 1930’s, before returning to their traditional picturesque venue of Portrush in 2016.

Previous track winners to have won at Portrush include one of the most talked about national hunt horses in training at the moment, Finian’s Oscar who won his four-year-old maiden at Portrush in October 2016 before selling for £250,000 at the Cheltenham sale the following month.

The charming Portrush is a holiday destination for many people, boosting the Famous Barry's amusements. Near the Giants Causeway, Dunluce Castle and Bushmills Distillery to name a few places of interest. The seaside town of Portrush is the ideal venue for an event of this nature as there is plenty of accommodation, so why not spend the weekend in the North of Ireland while taking in the point-to-point racing. 


 

Portrush Point-to-Point Races

Loguestown Road,
Portrush,
Co.Derry
BT56 8PD 
 

Contact Details

Hazel Kelly - 00447759563183

How To Get There

By Road

From Coleraine - on the A29 Ring Road towards Portrush at the last roundabout on the ring road take the last exit for Portrush, 200 yards on the left is the Loguestown road. The track is located approx. 1.5 miles on the Loguestown Road at the junction of the Roselick Road.
The postcode is BT56 8PD.

By Air

Portrush point-to-point is located an hour from Belfast International airport and 45 minutes form the city of Derry airport.

Postcode

BT56 8PD

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A Day At The Races

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Facilities

Our car parking area is situated beside to the track which offers race goers the chance to get close to the action without having to leave their car. This also provides an ideal spot to enjoy a picnic while you enjoy the racing. Picnic benches can also be found around the parade ring and catering areas.

Disabled facilities are provided at the track which gives spectators a perfect viewing point of the action.

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 which means you don’t have to venture too far from the action to purchase some snacks. You can choose from an array of hot food options such as burgers and chips to sausages and chicken goujons.

Our hard working committee members also supply a delicious selection of homemade cakes, buns and sandwiches which are for sale in the food tent beside the parade ring.

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

Beverages

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

faqs

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

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.

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. We also have a range of catering options on course if you don't fancy packing a picnic for the day.

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.

Amenities

Portrush 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.

Our point-to-point is located only a few miles from many famous landmarks which include the Giants Causeway, Dunluce castle, Bushmills distillery and Barry’s amusement park which is the largest of its kind in Northern Ireland.

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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 BALLYBRITTAS (IRE) (5yo B G)
CHAMPS ELYSEES (GB) / TCHOUINA (FR) / BROADWAY FLYER (USA)		 11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison Co.Down (S)
Caroline McCaldin		  
2 WOGAN (IRE) (5yo B G)
MAXIOS (GB) / LEOPARDIN (GER) / AREION (GER)		 11st 6lbs W.W. Dennison Mid-Antrim (H)
Cormac Abernethy		  
3 BOLD PASSION (IRE) (5yo B G)
VADAMOS (FR) / SARAH ANN (IRE) / ORPEN (USA)		 11st 6lbs Warren Ewing East Antrim (H)
Warren Ewing		  
4 BOLD RECRUIT (IRE) (5yo B G)
CHAMPS ELYSEES (GB) / BERTIES SISTER (IRE) / GOLDEN TORNADO (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Warren Ewing East Antrim (H)
Warren Ewing		  
5 SAINT KRISTOBAL (FR) (5yo B G)
JEU ST ELOI (FR) / BELLE JOSEE (FR) / MERLINO MAGO (GB)		 11st 6lbs Warren Ewing East Antrim (H)
Warren Ewing		  
6 INVICTA DU BERLAIS (GB) (5yo B G)
BLUE BRESIL (FR) / LOLITA DU BERLAIS (FR) / DREAM WELL (FR)		 11st 6lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
7 SELECTIVELISTENING (IRE) (5yo B G)
WESTERNER (GB) / SELECTIVE HEARING (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 6lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
8 JURANCON (FR) (5yo B G)
FREE PORT LUX (GB) / BAMOS (FR) / COASTAL PATH (GB)		 11st 11lbs Benjamin Halsall
Colin Bowe		  
9 ALL STAR BOY (IRE) (5yo B G)
YOUMZAIN (IRE) / ALL STAR LADY (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 6lbs Abbie O'Connor Ballinagore (H)
Matthew Flynn O'Connor		  
10 CASTLE SWAN (FR) (5yo B G)
CASTLE DU BERLAIS (FR) / CAMBRIA SWANS (FR) / NAAQOOS (GB)		 11st 11lbs Caitriona Goff Island (F)
Michael Goff		  
11 CELTIC HARMONY (IRE) (5yo B G)
GETAWAY (GER) / CELTIC CAILIN (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 11st 6lbs Denis Paul Murphy Ballinagore (H)
Denis Paul Murphy		  
12 DRUMNASOO (IRE) (5yo B G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / DRAPERS HILL (IRE) / WINGED LOVE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Kelly E. Crawford East Antrim (H)
William Ross Crawford		  
13 FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY (IRE) (5yo B G)
MAHLER (GB) / BOB ROBIN (IRE) / ROBIN DES PRES (FR)		 11st 6lbs Cassie Parle Killinick (H)
Garrett L. Murphy		  
14 JAZZ DE COTTE (FR) (5yo B G)
FLY WITH ME (FR) / VAHINE DE COTTE (FR) / FREEDOM CRY (GB)		 11st 6lbs P.J. McBurney
Gerald Quinn		  
15 JIMBO SPORT (FR) (5yo B G)
NO RISK AT ALL (FR) / BAHIA DE CERISY (FR) / SLEEPING CAR (FR)		 11st 11lbs Mary Turley East Down (F)
Patrick Eugene Turley		  
16 JOECOOKER (FR) (5yo B G)
MASKED MARVEL (GB) / BEAUTY OF NIGHT (FR) / KING'S BEST (USA)		 11st 6lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Mary E. Doyle		  
17 MON COEUR (FR) (5yo GR G)
MANATEE (GB) / DO SOMETHING LOVE (FR) / CHICHICASTENANGO (FR)		 11st 6lbs Peter J. Flood South County Dublin(H)
Peter J. Flood		  
18 SMALL TOWN KID (IRE) (5yo BR G)
GETAWAY (GER) / KNOCKNAREE LADY (IRE) / ARAKAN (USA)		 11st 6lbs Monbeg Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Donnchadh Doyle		  
19 WESTERN ABILITY (IRE) (5yo B G)
WESTERNER (GB) / ABILITY TO BURN (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 6lbs D.M. Christie Route (H)
D.M. Christie		  

Preview

Colin Bowe won this races 12 months ago and INVICTA DU BERLAIS would look to give him a good chance of repeating the feat. He finished second on quick ground at Tyrella on debut and could have the edge over Castle Swan and All Star Boy, with Ballybrittas perhaps his biggest danger, as although he is one of the more experienced in the line-up he was going well in front when falling two-out at Loughanmore over Easter on his penultimate start, and a return to that form would give him big claims.

TATTERSALLS NH & BENSONS ESTATE AGENTS 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 CLASHHILL (IRE) (6yo B G)
OCOVANGO (GB) / STEIN CASTLE (IRE) / SHANTOU (USA)		 11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison Mid-Antrim (H)
Cormac Abernethy		  
2 STERNPATE (GER) (6yo B G)
PROTECTIONIST (GER) / STERNSTUNDE (GER) / SIR WARREN (IRE)		 12st 2lbs W.W. Dennison Mid-Antrim (H)
Cormac Abernethy		  
3 BIG JOHN WAYNE (IRE) (6yo B G)
SHANTOU (USA) / BALWANEY (FR) / EXIT TO NOWHERE (USA)		 12st 2lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
4 PRIMITIC (FR) (6yo B G)
CREACHADOIR (IRE) / SISTADENN (FR) / APSIS (GB)		 12st 2lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
5 FISICHELLA (IRE) (6yo B G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / TIZZY BLUE (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Denis Paul Murphy Ballinagore (H)
Denis Paul Murphy		  
6 FRALIMONTI BILBERY (FR) (6yo B G)
MONTMARTRE (FR) / CHUCHOTEUSE (FR) / ASTARABAD (USA)		 12st 2lbs Denis Paul Murphy Ballinagore (H)
Denis Paul Murphy		  
7 RIVER AGENT (IRE) (6yo B G)
OL' MAN RIVER (IRE) / AGENT WALKER (IRE) / WESTERNER (GB)		 11st 11lbs Catherine Murphy Ballinagore (H)
Denis Paul Murphy		  
8 CUSHLAKE (IRE) (6yo B G)
ASK (GB) / ANNS ISLAND (IRE) / TURTLE ISLAND (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Kieran McKay Mid-Antrim (H)
Gerald Quinn		  
9 GOOGLE BELFAST (IRE) (6yo B G)
CONDUIT (IRE) / ROUGHANDTUMBLE (IRE) / WINGED LOVE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Templeburn Racing Syndicate Co.Down (S)
C.A. McBratney		  
10 IMPAKT ST GEORGES (FR) (6yo B G)
COASTAL PATH (GB) / UNE DEUX TROIS (FR) / ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR)		 12st 2lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Mary E. Doyle		  
11 RAPID TIMES (IRE) (6yo B G)
BLUE BRESIL (FR) / LEMTARA BAY (GB) / KAYF TARA (GB)		 12st 2lbs Alan McCaldin Co.Down (S)
Caroline McCaldin		  
12 SOME BRO (IRE) (6yo B G)
SAGEBURG (IRE) / SOME SISTER (IRE) / DR MASSINI (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Brenda Cunningham East Down (F)
Brian A. Hamilton		  
13 SPEEDY BOX (IRE) (6yo B G)
ARCADIO (GER) / NOSEY BOX (IRE) / WITNESS BOX (USA)		 12st 2lbs John Mooney Route (H)
Paul McAleese		  
14 SYR MAFFOS (IRE) (6yo B G)
MOUNT NELSON (GB) / MAPLE MONS (IRE) / GREAT EXHIBITION (USA)		 12st 2lbs Amy Christie Fermanagh (H)
D.M. Christie		  

Preview

CLASHHILL had a subsequent 16-length maiden winner behind him when finishing second in heavy ground at Durrow on debut last season, and whilst he failed to back up that promising debut a month later in Moira, he is worth a second chance following the summer break. Syr Maffos has more recent experience to draw upon having finished second last Saturday on his debut in this sphere, but it may be Primitic that is the biggest danger as he finished in front of the selection on his debut at Moira, and hails from a stable that have started the season strongly.

A DIAMOND & SON TIMBER LTD 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 €1750: 1st €1225, 2nd €350, 3rd €175)
Weights: 11st 11lbs About 3 Miles  

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 BALLYGELLY (IRE) (6yo B M)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / INDIAN LOVE (FR) / INDIAN DANEHILL (IRE)		 11st 11lbs P.J. McBurney Mid-Antrim (H)
Gerald Quinn		  
2 CARLOTALIN (IRE) (8yo GR M)
CARLOTAMIX (FR) / NILASSIBA (GB) / DAYLAMI (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Louise Bagnall Newry (H)
Liam Lennon		  
3 IDEAL DILEMMA (IRE) (6yo B M)
MAHLER (GB) / NICE IDEA (IRE) / TIKKANEN (USA)		 11st 11lbs Dolores Swan Connolly Fermanagh (H)
D.M. Christie		  
4 PENTHOUSE POPPET (IRE) (7yo B M)
GETAWAY (GER) / CONORS MIRACLE (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Kerri McBratney Co.Down (S)
C.A. McBratney		  
5 SHILNAVOGIE (IRE) (6yo CH M)
CONDUIT (IRE) / KINNACALLY (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 11st 11lbs William Logan Mid-Antrim (H)
Paul McAleese		  
6 SPRINGTIME PROMISE (IRE) (7yo B M)
FAME AND GLORY (GB) / REMATCH (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Oran McGill
Gary McGill		  

Preview

SPRINGTIME PROMISE was placed three times when under the care of Ciaran Murphy, and having made a respectable stable debut at Ballinrobe in August when fifth on hurdling debut, her new connections could have found a nice opportunity in this. Penthouse Poppet may be a newcomer to this sphere but she showed promise over hurdles on her penultimate start at Punchestown which could bring her into the equation, alongside Ideal Dilemma who ran last weekend and could improve from it.

GLENAVON HOUSE HOTEL Open

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. 4YO Maidens Excluded.

(Prize Money €1750: 1st €1225, 2nd €350, 3rd €175)
Weights: 4YO 11st 11lbs, 5YO 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles 

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 BOLD ENOUGH (IRE) (9yo B G)
JEREMY (USA) / SHUIL MILAN (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 12st 2lbs Ray Nicholas & Christie Family Syndicate Fermanagh (H)
D.M. Christie		  
2 VAUCELET (FR) (9yo B G)
AUTHORIZED (IRE) / PEGGY PIERJI (FR) / CADOUDAL (FR)		 12st 2lbs S.J. Hegarty & Jennifer O'Kane Route (H)
D.M. Christie		  
3 EAGLE MOON (FR) (10yo B G)
SPANISH MOON (USA) / PERLA DES PRES (FR) / APRIL NIGHT (FR)		 12st 2lbs Laura Burnett South County Dublin(H)
Peter J. Flood		  
4 JAY BEE WHY (IRE) (9yo B G)
YEATS (IRE) / LADY BERNIE (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)		 12st 2lbs Shane Wilson & Jamesy Hagan Partnership East Antrim (H)
Warren Ewing		  
5 SAMURAI CRACKER (IRE) (11yo B G)
MR DINOS (IRE) / LIVE A BIG LIFE (IRE) / EVEN TOP (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Alan McCaldin Co.Down (S)
Caroline McCaldin		  
6 WOWSHAM (IRE) (9yo B G)
ELZAAM (AUS) / SHAMS WA MATAR (GB) / POLISH PRECEDENT (USA)		 12st 2lbs David A. Laverty East Antrim (H)
William Ross Crawford		  

Preview

David Christie has won the last six open races on the trot at this venue in a run which stretches back to 2019, and he also looks to hold all the aces in this years renewal. Bold Enough was a winning machine through the spring with eight wins on the trot, whilst stablemate VAUCELET is a top-class hunter chaser who has already won three times at this venue including in the last two renewals of this race. He is hard to oppose. Of the others, the 124-rated hurdler Wowsham and the ex-Alan King Jay Bee Why, are new additions to this division.

ROYAL COURT HOTEL Winner Of Three

Winners Of Three

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 three Point to Point Steeplechase of any description. No Penalties. Mares allowed 5lbs. 4YO Maidens Excluded

(Prize Money €1750: 1st €1225, 2nd €350, 3rd €175)
Weights: 4YO 11st 11lbs, 5YO 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 BALLYBENTRAGH (IRE) (7yo B G)
FAME AND GLORY (GB) / SHUIL DORCHA (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA)		 12st 2lbs David Maxwell
D.M. Christie		  
2 HATHAWAYS COTTAGE (IRE) (6yo B M)
MAHLER (GB) / CARRIG'N MAY (IRE) / CLASSIC CLICHE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Ray Nicholas Fermanagh (H)
D.M. Christie		  
3 RACEVIEW ROAD (IRE) (6yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / BLUEBERRY BRAMBLE (IRE) / PISTOLET BLEU (IRE)		 12st 2lbs P.J. McBurney Mid-Antrim (H)
Gerald Quinn		  
4 VOLEUR DE TERRES (IRE) (6yo B BR M)
OCOVANGO (GB) / MOONLIGHT WHISPERS (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 11lbs R.J. Armstrong Mid-Antrim (H)
Gerald Quinn		  
5 ANNAGHBEG (IRE) (6yo B G)
CONDUIT (IRE) / PAWLE (IRE) / JIMBLE (FR)		 12st 2lbs William Ross Crawford
William Ross Crawford		  
6 FAITH LOVING (FR) (9yo B G)
BALLINGARRY (IRE) / UNDER (FR) / LE MALEMORTOIS (FR)		 12st 2lbs Alan McCaldin
Caroline McCaldin		  
7 GRAY ROCK (FR) (8yo B G)
RAIL LINK (GB) / LOLA LOLITA (FR) / DOM ALCO (FR)		 12st 2lbs Noeleen Kenny Island (F)
Liam Kenny		  

Preview

ANNAGHBEG and Ballybentragh filled the first two positions at Moira in April, and whilst the latter has since changed stables after being purchased 100,000 at the sales, Annaghbeg had eight lengths to spare on that occasion. Raceview Road dominated at Toomebridge last Saturday when defeating the potentially re-opposing Hathaways Cottage by ten lengths, and he has race fitness on his side.

SPECIALIST JOINERY 6yo+ Geldings Maiden

Maiden Race For 6-Y-O & Upwards Geldings
 
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 €1750: 1st €1225, 2nd €350, 3rd €175)

Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles  

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 BALLYMONEY (IRE) (9yo B G)
GETAWAY (GER) / SPIN ALONG (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 12st 2lbs Eugene Brennan Mid-Antrim (H)
M.C. Grassick		  
2 COOTHILL (IRE) (9yo B G)
YEATS (IRE) / MOLL BAWN (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 12st 2lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever		  
3 CHAMPAGNE SKY (IRE) (7yo B G)
JET AWAY (GB) / LONELY SKY (IRE) / BLUEPRINT (IRE)		 12st 2lbs D.M. Christie Fermanagh (H)
D.M. Christie		  
4 HAGGARD (IRE) (7yo BR G)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / HUSHED UP (IRE) / MEDAALY (GB)		 12st 2lbs Thomas M. Coleman Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
5 HYMIE WEISS (IRE) (8yo CH G)
OCOVANGO (GB) / HAD TO BE DONE (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Patrick Raymond Powell Newry (H)
Liam Lennon		  
6 JOCKS COMIN HOME (IRE) (7yo B G)
JET AWAY (GB) / CALUNDRA (IRE) / LUSO (GB)		 12st 2lbs Turbine Syndicate Killinick (H)
Garrett L. Murphy		  
7 JOSIES DYLAN (IRE) (7yo CH G)
DYLAN THOMAS (IRE) / BAIE BARBARA (IRE) / HERON ISLAND (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Maeve Carlin East Antrim (H)
Stephen Carlin		  
8 KELLYISCOOL (IRE) (10yo B G)
SCORPION (IRE) / HAPPY REUNION (IRE) / FANTASTIC LIGHT (USA)		 11st 11lbs Shauna Kelly Mid-Antrim (H)
Noel C. Kelly		  
9 MOUNTORRA (IRE) (7yo B BR G)
SCORPION (IRE) / BANRION NA BOINNE (GB) / DUBAI DESTINATION (USA)		 11st 11lbs Erin Dunseath Mid-Antrim (H)
Gerald Quinn		  
10 PRESENTING CODY (IRE) (9yo CH G)
PRESENTING (GB) / SOLIYA (FR) / VAGUELY PLEASANT (FR)		 12st 2lbs Mark Michael McNiff Co.Sligo (H)
Mark Michael McNiff		  

Preview

KELLYISCOOL may remain a maiden at the age of nine but he has run plenty of creditable efforts in defeat for a number of trainers, finishing placed in seven of his 21 starts under rules, including over fences at Cartmel on his penultimate outing in July. His experience could stand to him here. Josies Dylan is the obvious danger as he bids to make amends for his mid-race departure at Toomebridge last Saturday, whilst Coothill and Presenting Cody are two horses on the comeback trail who both have decent form to their names.
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