TINAHELY
| Gates Open: | 12:00 |
| First Race: | 14:00 |
| Admission Prices: | €10 |
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Track Biography:
Point-to-Point racing has a long and rich history at the scenic location of Fairwood Park, Tinahely, since 1989. Fairwood Park also plays host to the Tinahely Agricultural Show each summer which is one of Ireland's longest running agricultural show.
Jamie Codd, who is the second winning-most point-to-point rider in the history of the sport became the first modern day rider to ride all six winners on the one card at Tinahely in October 2011.
Previous track winners to have won at Tinahely include former Grade One winner Fundamentalist and Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up On His Own.
Tinahely is situated in the heart of the Wicklow countryside, the garden of Ireland. Located just an hour and half from the bustle of Dublin city, Tinahely is a pretty village in south west Wicklow that offers a variety of walking opportunities and a gateway to the beautiful Irish landscape.
Tinahely Point-to-Point Races
Fairwood,
Tinahely,
Co.Wicklow
Y14 X523
Contact Details
Vicki Donlon - 085 8064154
How To Get There
By Road
From Dublin – Take the M50 southbound and turn onto the M11. At Junction 16, take the R772 to Rathnew. Continue on the R752/753 where the track will be sign posted.
From Waterford – Take the N9 until junction 5 where you need to take the N80 exit for Carlow/Rosslare.
By Air
Tinahely point-to-point is located an hour and forty minutes from Dublin airport.
Eircode:
Y14 X523
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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 from the boot of your car while you enjoy the days racing.
Disabled toilet facilities are also provided at the track.
In our bookmakers ring you can view and bet on any off-course races on the day in both England and Ireland.
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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 bacon and sausage rolls as well as confectionaries for children of which all are reasonably priced.
Our hard working committee members also supply a delicious selection of homemade cakes, buns and sandwiches.
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Race goers have plenty of choice; our committee members along with supplying a selection of tasty treats also serve tea and coffee.
Our outside caterer will have range of refreshments and hot drinks on offer.
Something to suit everyone and keep them warm ahead of the days racing!
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 the ATM in Tinahely village on your way to the races.
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Tinahely point-to-point is the perfect day out for the family in the heart of the Irish countryside.
An added bonus for parents is that all children U16 have free admission.
Spectators will get the opportunity to get a close up of the action when the runners are being saddled and paraded in the parade ring before their race.
Nothing beats the excitement of the closing stages of a race and our track ensures that you have a birdseye view.
Our point-to-point is located under an hour from the picturesque Glendalough and Glenmacnass Waterfall North of Laragh on the Sally Gap Road.
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Entries
THE WINNERS ENCLOSURE BOOKMAKERS 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 |
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| 1 | DARK SOLDIER (IRE) (5yo B G) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / LADY PIPPA (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Cullen House Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Matthew Flynn O'Connor |
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| 2 | GOING LIVE (IRE) (5yo CH G) DOYEN (IRE) / ANNIE MAY (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Cullen House Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Matthew Flynn O'Connor |
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| 3 | COWMANS HILL (IRE) (5yo CH M) MAHLER (GB) / RHAPSODY IN BLUE (GER) / WINGED LOVE (IRE) |
11st 1lbs | Caitriona Goff | Island (F) Michael Goff |
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| 4 | JUSTATAN (FR) (5yo CH G) ESTEJO (GER) / EZA (FR) / KAP ROCK (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Caitriona Goff | Island (F) Michael Goff |
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| 5 | DEVILSINTHEDETAIL (IRE) (5yo B G) LAVEROCK (IRE) / PURE MADNESS (IRE) / ALDERBROOK (GB) |
11st 6lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 6 | INVICTA DU BERLAIS (GB) (5yo B G) BLUE BRESIL (FR) / LOLITA DU BERLAIS (FR) / DREAM WELL (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 7 | SELECTIVELISTENING (IRE) (5yo B G) WESTERNER (GB) / SELECTIVE HEARING (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 8 | JACKSTELL (FR) (5yo CH G) NO RISK AT ALL (FR) / PRESTELLE (FR) / ROCHESSON (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Denis Paul Murphy | Ballinagore (H) Denis Paul Murphy |
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| 9 | SHATTERED SOLDIER (IRE) (5yo CH G) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / FIVE STAR PRESENT (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Denis Paul Murphy | Ballinagore (H) Denis Paul Murphy |
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| 10 | JURANCON (FR) (5yo B G) FREE PORT LUX (GB) / BAMOS (FR) / COASTAL PATH (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Benjamin Halsall | Colin Bowe |
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| 11 | JASMIN DES BLINS (FR) (5yo B BR G) RACINGER (FR) / STEELY DANCER (FR) / UNTIL SUNDOWN (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Matthew Flynn O'Connor | Ballinagore (H) Matthew Flynn O'Connor |
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| 12 | BEGGARS ROCK (IRE) (5yo B G) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / TRY TRIX (IRE) / TRY PROSPECT (USA) |
11st 6lbs | Raymond Beresford | Raymond Beresford |
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| 13 | BILLY ZAIN (IRE) (5yo B G) YOUMZAIN (IRE) / GLORY QUEEN (IRE) / TAIPAN (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Laura Scallan | Killinick (H) Mark J. Scallan |
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| 14 | BOLD PASSION (IRE) (5yo B G) VADAMOS (FR) / SARAH ANN (IRE) / ORPEN (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Warren Ewing | East Antrim (H) Warren Ewing |
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| 15 | CORAL BANK (IRE) (5yo BR M) PILLAR CORAL (GB) / SHE'S OUR BANKER (IRE) / HAWK WING (USA) |
11st 6lbs | T.D.H. Syndicate | Lismore (H) Declan Queally |
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| 16 | DIXIE COWBOY (IRE) (5yo B G) WESTERNER (GB) / DIXIE CHICK (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA) |
11st 6lbs | Linda Motherway | Killeagh (H) Colin Motherway |
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| 17 | FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY (IRE) (5yo B G) MAHLER (GB) / BOB ROBIN (IRE) / ROBIN DES PRES (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Cassie Parle | Killinick (H) Garrett L. Murphy |
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| 18 | FURY LAD (IRE) (5yo B G) MILAN (GB) / MUSICAL MADAM (IRE) / MUSICAL PURSUIT (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Matchmaker Syndicate | Island (F) Robert James |
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| 19 | IMPERIAL FASHION (IRE) (5yo B G) IMPERIAL MONARCH (IRE) / DANTE ANNA (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB) |
11st 6lbs | Laurence Murphy | Kilkenny(F) E. Sheehy |
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| 20 | KING IN THE PARK (IRE) (5yo B G) WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / PRETTYASAPICTURE (GB) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Harley Dean Dunne | Island (F) Harley Dean Dunne |
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| 21 | LEFT TO CHANCE (IRE) (5yo B G) IMPERIAL MONARCH (IRE) / SECOND BEST (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Marie Brennan | Island (F) J.P. Brennan |
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| 22 | TOO COOL FORSHRULE (IRE) (5yo B G) WATAR (IRE) / SHRULE GIRL (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Peter Croke | Bray (H) Peter Croke |
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| 23 | VISCO (IRE) (5yo CH G) MAHLER (GB) / ODDLY PRESENTED (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Gearoid Doyle | Island (F) Sean Thomas Doyle |
Preview
The Colin Bowe pairing of INVICTA DU BERLAIS and Devilsinthedetail both have form on quick ground from last season and will likely face much different conditions here. They both set the benchmark for this of those with previous form. Shattered Soldier is well related and was still holding claims when falling at Loughanmore last Easter. He stands out from those other horse with form, whilst the newcomers are also likely to play a part.
FORT FAULKNER EQUESTRIAN 5yo Mares Maiden
Maiden Race For 5-Y-O Mares
For Certified Hunters aged 5 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 |
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| 1 | MAGNETICATTRACTION (IRE) (6yo B M) MOUNT NELSON (GB) / LACKAGH LASS (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Denis Paul Murphy | Ballinagore (H) Denis Paul Murphy |
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| 2 | QUEENS WORD (IRE) (6yo CH M) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / COCO MILAN (IRE) / MILAN (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Denis Paul Murphy | Ballinagore (H) Denis Paul Murphy |
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| 3 | GIVEUPYERAULDSINS (IRE) (6yo CH M) OCOVANGO (GB) / JILLS OSCAR (IRE) / OSCAR SCHINDLER (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | Bernadette A.K. Murphy | Ballinagore (H) Denis Paul Murphy |
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| 4 | BUTTONED UP (IRE) (6yo B M) DOYEN (IRE) / DAYTONA LILY (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Cobajay Syndicate | Aidan Fitzgerald |
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| 5 | IXIGRECZED (FR) (6yo B M) BATHYRHON (GER) / TADJIKE (FR) / SMADOUN (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Eoin Seymour | Eoin Seymour |
Preview
Denis Murphy would look to hold the key to this given that his stable is responsible for three of the five entries. His MAGNETICATTRACTION holds an alternative entry later on the card, but this looks a very winnable opportunity for her to get her head in front having gone close at Oldcastle on her penultimate start of last season. Ixigreczed fell early on the final circuit at Loughrea last Sunday, whilst Buttoned Up has an eye-catching pedigree as a full sister to the Grade 2 winning Andy Dufresne.
TATTERSALLS NH 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 |
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| 1 | BIG JOHN WAYNE (IRE) (6yo B G) SHANTOU (USA) / BALWANEY (FR) / EXIT TO NOWHERE (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 2 | PRIMITIC (FR) (6yo B G) CREACHADOIR (IRE) / SISTADENN (FR) / APSIS (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 3 | IRIKO D'AIRY (FR) (6yo B G) COKORIKO (FR) / PURDA D'AIRY (FR) / CADOUBEL (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Denis Paul Murphy | Ballinagore (H) Denis Paul Murphy |
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| 4 | RIVER AGENT (IRE) (6yo B G) OL' MAN RIVER (IRE) / AGENT WALKER (IRE) / WESTERNER (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Catherine Murphy | Ballinagore (H) Denis Paul Murphy |
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| 5 | BELGROVE CROSS (IRE) (6yo B G) BARELY A MOMENT (AUS) / SUPREME ISLAND (IRE) / HERON ISLAND (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Redbridge Stables | Killinick (H) Michael R. Murphy |
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| 6 | CASH CUT (IRE) (6yo B G) ARCTIC COSMOS (USA) / GOLD CREDIT (IRE) / GOLD WELL (GB) |
12st 2lbs | John Edward Walsh | Shillelagh & District (F) John Edward Walsh |
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| 7 | COIS NA TINE (IRE) (6yo B G) FROZEN FIRE (GER) / KINSALE LADY (IRE) / PEACE OF MIND (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Tom Power & Annette Lawlor | Shillelagh & District (F) John Patrick Walsh |
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| 8 | FINAL EDGAR (IRE) (6yo B G) IMPERIAL MONARCH (IRE) / VITA NUOVA (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Helaine McGrath | West Waterford (F) R.J. McGrath |
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| 9 | 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 |
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| 10 | MIDNIGHT SHOW (IRE) (6yo B G) LEADING LIGHT (IRE) / GLENCREE ROSE (IRE) / LORD OF APPEAL (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Richard S. Cotter | United Hunt (F) Declan Queally |
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| 11 | MITIGATING BOB (IRE) (6yo B G) ASK (GB) / BROWN SHEILA (IRE) / TURTLE ISLAND (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Laura Budds | West Waterford (F) D K Budds |
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| 12 | ROCKYMOUNTAINBLEU (IRE) (6yo B G) QUEST FOR PEACE (IRE) / LISA BLEU (IRE) / PISTOLET BLEU (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Billy Yorke | Shillelagh & District (F) P.J. Rothwell |
Preview
IRIKO DAIRY had finished third to the subsequent bumper winner Down Memory Lane is a promising debut at Umma House just under a year ago, however he was a notable disappointment when re-appearing some six months later at Stowlin in a race that he failed to complete. A return to that initial promise would leave him as the one to beat. Primitic is the obvious danger after keeping on well to take a fortunate third at Moira on his debut, whilst the locally trained Cash Cut ran well before exiting at the last in Castletown-Geoghegan recently.
SHILLELAGH & DISTRICT HUNT Mares Winner Of One
Winners Of One - Mares
For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old and upwards, Mares Only, 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. 4-y-o 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 |
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| 1 | DEAR RYTA (IRE) (6yo B M) SHOLOKHOV (IRE) / DEAR BENEFIT (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Eamonn Grainger | Alexander Ott |
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| 2 | ZELA BELLA (IRE) (7yo CH M) VALIRANN (FR) / CULMORE NATIVE (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Alexander Ott | Duhallow (F) Alexander Ott |
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| 3 | GILL'S SUPREME (IRE) (7yo B M) DOYEN (IRE) / JEMIMA JAY (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Tom Power & Annette Lawlor | Shillelagh & District (F) John Patrick Walsh |
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| 4 | HATHAWAYS COTTAGE (IRE) (6yo B M) MAHLER (GB) / CARRIG'N MAY (IRE) / CLASSIC CLICHE (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Ray Nicholas | Fermanagh (H) D.M. Christie |
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| 5 | JOLLIE COSMOS (IRE) (8yo BR M) ARCTIC COSMOS (USA) / JOLLIE PRINCESS (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Martin J. Molloy | Shillelagh & District (F) P.J. Rothwell |
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| 6 | MAGNETICATTRACTION (IRE) (6yo B M) MOUNT NELSON (GB) / LACKAGH LASS (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Denis Paul Murphy | Ballinagore (H) Denis Paul Murphy |
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| 7 | MISS CARLI FAY (IRE) (9yo B M) CALIFET (FR) / MISSMARTINSLANE (IRE) / CLASSIC CLICHE (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Kiltrogue Stud Racing Syndicate | Co.Galway(F) Gerard Kyne |
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| 8 | REDZY ROCCO (IRE) (6yo CH M) SHIROCCO (GER) / CULLIAN (GB) / MISSED FLIGHT (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Audrey Frances Stynes | Ian McCarthy |
Preview
HATHAWAYS COTTAGE could be set for a quick re-appearance after the Liscarroll victor was pitched in against geldings last weekend for her stable debut in Toomebridge. She ran well for a long way on that occasion and it would certainly not be a surprise to see her gain a second career success in this. Cragmore winner Redzy Rocco will ensure this is no straight forward task for the selection as she posted two smart performances last season, but has been absent for almost nine months. Zela Bella looks next best.
WEST WICKLOW HUNT Open (Graded Winners Excluded)
Open Lightweight Race - Graded Winners Excluded
For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old and upwards, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland, which have not won a Grade 1, 2 or 3 Hurdle or Steeplechase under any Rules of Racing or Steeplechasing in any Country. 4-Y-O Maidens excluded. No Penalties. Mares allowed 5lbs.
(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 |
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| 1 | PLAN OF ATTACK (IRE) (11yo B G) COURT CAVE (IRE) / LOADSOFABILITY (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Nathalie Halsall | Ormond (F) Benjamin Halsall |
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| 2 | VISIOMAN (FR) (11yo B G) VISION D'ETAT (FR) / LOUMIE (FR) / LOUP SOLITAIRE (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Nathalie Halsall | Ormond (F) Benjamin Halsall |
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| 3 | JACK HACKETT (IRE) (10yo B G) BEAT HOLLOW (GB) / CORSKEAGH SHADOW (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Mrs D.A. Love | Ciaran M. Murphy |
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| 4 | RONALD PUMP (GB) (11yo CH G) SCHIAPARELLI (GER) / FRUIT YOGHURT (GB) / HERNANDO (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Mrs D.A. Love | Ciaran M. Murphy |
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| 5 | RUSSIAN DIAMOND (IRE) (10yo B G) MOROZOV (USA) / DIAMOND FOREVER (GB) / TEENOSO (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Rachel O'Neill | Carlow Farmers (F) John Joseph Hanlon |
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| 6 | TURNAWAY (IRE) (7yo CH G) GETAWAY (GER) / ROBINS TURN (IRE) / ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Rachel O'Neill | Carlow Farmers (F) John Joseph Hanlon |
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| 7 | BOLD ENOUGH (IRE) (9yo B G) JEREMY (USA) / SHUIL MILAN (IRE) / MILAN (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Ray Nicholas & Christie Family Syndicate | Fermanagh (H) D.M. Christie |
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| 8 | RAMILLIES (IRE) (9yo GR G) SHANTOU (USA) / MRS WALLENSKY (IRE) / ROSELIER (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Ramillies & Christie Family Syndicate | Fermanagh (H) D.M. Christie |
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| 9 | DINNY LACEY (IRE) (10yo B G) PRESENTING (GB) / PROWLER (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | B.G. Acheson | Killeagh (H) J. Motherway |
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| 10 | EAGLE MOON (FR) (10yo B G) SPANISH MOON (USA) / PERLA DES PRES (FR) / APRIL NIGHT (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Laura Burnett | South County Dublin(H) Peter J. Flood |
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| 11 | FAKIR D'ALENE (FR) (9yo B G) COKORIKO (FR) / SERBANNE (FR) / NETWORK (GER) |
12st 2lbs | Noel & Valerie Moran | Gordon Elliott |
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| 12 | FOCUS POINT (IRE) (8yo B G) ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR) / THROUGH THE LENS (IRE) / HURRICANE RUN (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Mrs T Hyde | Tipperary (F) T.E. Hyde |
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| 13 | FR HUMPHREY (IRE) (16yo CH G) CARLO BANK (IRE) / AN REALT BEAG (IRE) / ALMUTAWAKEL (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Niamh Hennessy | Avondhu (F) Niamh Hennessy |
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| 14 | FREEWHEELIN DYLAN (IRE) (12yo B G) CURTAIN TIME (IRE) / GAYE FUTURE (GB) / BEAT ALL (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Sheila Mangan | Ward Union (S) Dermot McLoughlin |
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| 15 | LOUGH DERG SPIRIT (IRE) (12yo B G) WESTERNER (GB) / SNO-CAT LADY (IRE) / EXECUTIVE PERK (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Catherine Murphy | Ballinagore (H) Denis Paul Murphy |
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| 16 | MISTER WATSON (GB) (10yo B G) MAWATHEEQ (USA) / ISLAND ODYSSEY (GB) / DANSILI (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 17 | SINGING BANJO (IRE) (14yo B G) GENEROUS (IRE) / MILLE FLEURS (FR) / MISTER MAT (FR) |
11st 11lbs | John Patrick Walsh | Shillelagh & District (F) John Patrick Walsh |
Preview
This race may be confined to non-graded winners but it has attracted a very competitive entry which is headed by the 2021 Irish National winner Freewheelin Dylan. He has not won since that 150/1 success and so preference goes to RAMILLIES who did win a Grade 3 novice chase in January when with Willie Mullins, only to lose it in the stewards room. His new stablemate Bold Enough was prolific in this sphere last season, winning eight races on the bounce, whilst Fakir Dalene has a chase mark that is just 1lb lower than the selection, having only been beaten four lengths in the Kim Muir at the 2022 Cheltenham Festival, in what was his penultimate start.
THE I.N.H.S COMMITTEE 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.
The INHSC are generously sponsoring this race with an additional BONUS to the winning owner of €800. If it is necessary to run more than one division of this race the INHSC BONUS of €800 will be divided accordingly.For Novice Riders who, on the Monday prior to the closing of entries, have not ridden more than fifteen winners under any Rules of Racing or Steeplechasing, including Point to Point Steeplechases. Riders who have not ridden more than 5 winners are entitled to a 5lb allowance.
The INHSC are generously sponsoring this race with an additional BONUS to the winning owner of €800. If it is necessary to run more than one division of this race the INHSC BONUS of €800 will be divided accordingly.For Novice Riders who, on the Monday prior to the closing of entries, have not ridden more than fifteen winners under any Rules of Racing or Steeplechasing, including Point to Point Steeplechases. Riders who have not ridden more than 5 winners are entitled to a 5lb allowance.
Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles
| No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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| 1 | DREAMERS CHOICE (IRE) (7yo CH G) SHIROCCO (GER) / WHATDREAMSRMADEOF (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Cobajay Syndicate | Carlow Farmers (F) Aidan Fitzgerald |
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| 2 | PAIDIN BEAG (IRE) (7yo B G) BARELY A MOMENT (AUS) / PADDYS PRIDE (IRE) / INDIAN RIVER (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Cobajay Syndicate | Aidan Fitzgerald |
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| 3 | YOU NO ME TOO WELL (IRE) (9yo B M) DOYEN (IRE) / TIGRERA (IRE) / HELISSIO (FR) |
11st 6lbs | Cobajay Syndicate | Carlow Farmers (F) Aidan Fitzgerald |
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| 4 | DUCLAIR DARLING (IRE) (7yo CH M) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / DUCLAIR DUCK (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
11st 6lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 5 | HAGGARD (IRE) (7yo BR G) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / HUSHED UP (IRE) / MEDAALY (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Thomas M. Coleman | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 6 | GILL'S SUPREME (IRE) (7yo B M) DOYEN (IRE) / JEMIMA JAY (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB) |
11st 6lbs | Tom Power & Annette Lawlor | Shillelagh & District (F) John Patrick Walsh |
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| 7 | THE BROWN SON (IRE) (9yo B G) LET THE LION ROAR (GB) / LETTREEN ROSE (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB) |
12st 2lbs | John Patrick Walsh | Shillelagh & District (F) John Patrick Walsh |
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| 8 | A NICE MALBEC (IRE) (7yo B G) ASK (GB) / AZARIA (IRE) / FRUITS OF LOVE (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Joe Walsh | Kilkenny(F) E. Sheehy |
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| 9 | AMYR (IRE) (7yo B M) MAHLER (GB) / NHAKIRA (IRE) / NAHEEZ (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Evanna McCutcheon | North Tipperary (F) Evanna McCutcheon |
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| 10 | BEAU'S CANDLE (IRE) (9yo B G) WINGED LOVE (IRE) / BUBBLY LASS (IRE) / HUBBLY BUBBLY (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Mrs B. Queally | Declan Queally |
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| 11 | CLASS AWARD (IRE) (7yo B G) MAHLER (GB) / DEADLY PURSUIT (IRE) / SUBTLE POWER (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Redbridge Stables | Killinick (H) Michael R. Murphy |
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| 12 | FOX LE BEL (FR) (9yo CH G) NETWORK (GER) / MALDIVES (FR) / RAGMAR (FR) |
11st 11lbs | J.P. McManus | Liz Doyle |
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| 13 | HURRICANE LE DUN (FR) (7yo B G) DOCTOR DINO (FR) / HEVIZ (FR) / TREMPOLINO (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Monbeg Partnership | Island (F) Sean Thomas Doyle |
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| 14 | JOLLIE COSMOS (IRE) (8yo BR M) ARCTIC COSMOS (USA) / JOLLIE PRINCESS (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | Martin J. Molloy | Shillelagh & District (F) P.J. Rothwell |
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| 15 | REBEL NARDO (IRE) (7yo B G) GETAWAY (GER) / FREILA SHAWLEY (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Rebel Fitz Syndicate | Duhallow (F) Michael Winters |
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| 16 | SALVADOR PRINCESS (IRE) (7yo B M) EL SALVADOR (IRE) / HAZELHALL PRINCESS (IRE) / HUBBLY BUBBLY (USA) |
11st 6lbs | Larry O'Hara | Shillelagh & District (F) Michael Goff |
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| 17 | SHERIFFS HILL (IRE) (8yo B G) DOYEN (IRE) / ANIMULA (IRE) / GAMUT (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | John Joseph Stafford | Killinick (H) James Cousins |
Preview
FOX LE BEL is a rare runner in an older maiden to sport the JP McManus colours, but this could be a good opportunity for the consistent eight-year-old to gain a deserved success following ten placed finishes under rules, including in each of his last three starts this year. Beaus Candle likely bumped into an above-average winning in the age category on his stable debut in Castletown-Geoghegan and not only represents an in-form stable but also has the advantage of recent race fitness, whilst is another to consider as he twice went close last season and adds further depth to this.
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