TINAHELY

Gates Open: 11:00
First Race: 12.30
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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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 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.

 

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 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.

 

Beverages

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!

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 the ATM in Tinahely village on your way to the races.

Amenities

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

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WEATHERBYS IRELAND 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
1 BLUEY (IRE) (5yo B M)
AFFINISEA (IRE) / HANNAH MAUD (IRE) / BRIAN BORU (GB)		 11st 6lbs Robyn Codd Killinick (H)
W.J. Codd		  
2 DAZZA DANCER (IRE) (5yo B M)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / DAZZA (GB) / BERTOLINI (USA)		 11st 11lbs Denis Paul Murphy Ballinagore (H)
Denis Paul Murphy		  
3 FIRE FORCE (IRE) (5yo B M)
WORKFORCE (GB) / DARAIYNA (FR) / REFUSE TO BEND (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Paul J Hennessy & Mrs E Murphy Westmeath (F)
Ciaran M. Murphy		  
4 GAME ON BABE (IRE) (5yo B M)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / BACK TO ROOST (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Noeleen Kenny Island (F)
Liam Kenny		  
5 KATES LILLY (IRE) (5yo CH M)
KINGSTON HILL (GB) / KAITUNA (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 6lbs Andrew McCullough North Down (F)
Andrew McCullough		  
6 LOCKEN LADY (IRE) (5yo B M)
SNOW SKY (GB) / JIM'S ARTICLE (IRE) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB)		 11st 11lbs Catherine Holden
Ellmarie Holden		  
7 VROOMOZ EILE (IRE) (5yo B M)
MOROZOV (USA) / FAITHFULEILE (IRE) / ZAGREB (USA)		 11st 6lbs Martin Diarmuid O'Sullivan Ballinagore (H)
Martin Diarmuid O'Sullivan		  

Preview

BLUEY has not returned in the same form as her two very promising efforts last spring but this looks a very winnable contest, and it looks an ideal opportunity for her to bounce back to form. Dazza Dancer and Locken Lady are two newcomers that would have to be given leading claims also.

THE WINNERS ENCLOSURE BOOKMAKERS 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 A MOMENTS MADNESS (IRE) (5yo B G)
CONDUIT (IRE) / MISS SARENNE (FR) / ROBIN DES PRES (FR)		 11st 11lbs S.R.B. Crawford East Antrim (H)
S.R.B. Crawford		  
2 GOD HELP ME (FR) (5yo B G)
JOSHUA TREE (IRE) / NICOLSUD (FR) / LORD DU SUD (FR)		 11st 11lbs S.R.B. Crawford East Antrim (H)
S.R.B. Crawford		  
3 ADMIRAL STEWART (IRE) (5yo B G)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / IVY QUEEN (IRE) / GREEN DESERT (USA)		 12st 2lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
4 INCITATUS (GER) (5yo GR G)
ADLERFLUG (GER) / INANYA (GER) / AREION (GER)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
5 JE SUIS SPECIAL (FR) (5yo B G)
DOCTOR DINO (FR) / ULTRA SPECIALE (FR) / ROBIN DES PRES (FR)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
6 LANESBOROUGH (IRE) (5yo B G)
DIAMOND BOY (FR) / CASTLEVENNON (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
7 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		  
8 SKUNA BAY (IRE) (5yo B G)
MAHLER (GB) / MISS ISLAND (IRE) / DR MASSINI (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Denis Paul Murphy Ballinagore (H)
Denis Paul Murphy		  
9 MAGIC BUTTON (IRE) (5yo CH G)
EL SALVADOR (IRE) / GREY FEATHER (IRE) / SHANTOU (USA)		 11st 11lbs Redbridge Stables Killinick (H)
Michael R. Murphy		  
10 MAJESTIC MOMENT (IRE) (5yo B G)
IMPERIAL MONARCH (IRE) / LOST IT (IRE) / LUSO (GB)		 11st 11lbs Redbridge Stables Killinick (H)
Michael R. Murphy		  
11 HOUSE MASON (IRE) (5yo BL G)
SANDMASON (GB) / HOUSE NATIVE (IRE) / OVERBURY (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Patrick McInerney Carlow Farmers (F)
Michael Goff		  
12 ITS SAUL GOODMAN (IRE) (5yo B G)
CALIFET (FR) / ROYAL BRIDE (GB) / KAYF TARA (GB)		 11st 11lbs Matthew Kelly
Matthew Kelly		  
13 LIG TARA (GB) (5yo B G)
KAYF TARA (GB) / GIOIELLO (GB) / ALFLORA (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Martin Diarmuid O'Sullivan Ballinagore (H)
Martin Diarmuid O'Sullivan		  
14 MINELLA POST (GB) (5yo B G)
CHAMPS ELYSEES (GB) / AKDARA (IRE) / SADLER'S WELLS (USA)		 11st 11lbs John Nallen Tipperary (F)
John Nallen		  
15 MOUNT RINJANI (IRE) (5yo B G)
MOUNT NELSON (GB) / MILANESE VIEW (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 12st 2lbs R Tector Wexford (F)
Robert Tector		  
16 NEW CHIEF IN TOWN (IRE) (5yo B G)
PILLAR CORAL (GB) / GEE WHIZZ (FR) / TURGEON (USA)		 11st 11lbs L and J Partnership Wicklow (F)
Luke John Murphy		  
17 OPPENHEIMER BLUE (IRE) (5yo B G)
DIAMOND BOY (FR) / HEATH HEAVEN (GB) / ALFLORA (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Paul J. Hennessy Westmeath (F)
Ciaran M. Murphy		  
18 PRINCE OF HEAVEN (FR) (5yo B G)
MONTMARTRE (FR) / HAVEN'S LIGHT (FR) / LIBRETTIST (USA)		 11st 11lbs Catherine Holden Kilkenny(F)
Ellmarie Holden		  
19 TIGER TALK (IRE) (5yo CH G)
NOTNOWCATO (GB) / LADY MILLIE (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 12st 2lbs Linda Motherway Killeagh (H)
Colin Motherway		  

Preview

Denis Murphy has a particularly good record around here and in SHATTERED SOLDIER and Skuna Bay his two potential runners look to have the pick of the previous form. The former may have only got to the first here in October, but he put two consecutive falls behind him when keeping to take a fair fifth at Lingstown. That should stand to him.

SHILLELAGH & DISTRICT HUNT Open

Open Lightweight Race

For Certified Hunters aged 5 years old and upwards, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland.
No Penalties. Mares allowed 5lbs.

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

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 EL PASO WOOD (FR) (10yo B G)
ANZILLERO (GER) / WONDER WOOD (FR) / PHANTOM BREEZE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
2 STRANGER DANGER (IRE) (9yo B G)
SHOLOKHOV (IRE) / VINORINE (FR) / MAJORIEN (GB)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
3 ARVERNE (FR) (9yo B G)
DOCTOR DINO (FR) / ARGOVIE (FR) / ALBERTO GIACOMETTI (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Danestown Racing Partnership Ward Union (S)
Gavin Cromwell		  
4 JOY OF LIFE (IRE) (7yo B G)
LIBERTARIAN (GB) / KILLEEN POWER (IRE) / SUBTLE POWER (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Mrs S. Neville
Seamus Neville		  
5 OLD STYLE HUMOR (IRE) (7yo B G)
AIZAVOSKI (IRE) / ROYAL LUSO (IRE) / LUSO (GB)		 11st 11lbs D.P. Berry Killinick (H)
D.P. Berry		  
6 SHIROCCOSMAGICGEM (IRE) (6yo B M)
SHIROCCO (GER) / BLACK MAGIC BABY (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA)		 11st 6lbs Liam Cleary Laois (F)
Edward F. Power		  
7 SOME MAN (IRE) (11yo B G)
BEAT HOLLOW (GB) / MISS DENMAN (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 12st 2lbs Ray Nicholas Route (H)
D.M. Christie		  
8 SOMPTUEUX (FR) (9yo B G)
SPIRIT ONE (FR) / BEST DAY (FR) / ARVICO (FR)		 12st 2lbs Peter G. Davies Waterford (F)
Henry de Bromhead		  
9 SPECIAL PREP (IRE) (12yo B G)
BRIAN BORU (GB) / SCHINDLER'S DAME (IRE) / OSCAR SCHINDLER (IRE)		 12st 2lbs W.J. Codd Killinick (H)
W.J. Codd		  

Preview

Some Man is a previous course winner, but he has not been seen in competitive action for well over a year and may improve for the run. Special Prep had the reopposing Stranger Danger behind when winning at Lingstown before Christmas and both are likely leading players once again, but SOMPTUEUX could be the one to side with as he also won first time out in Bellharbour last season.

MICHAEL DOYLE AUCTIONS Winner Of One - Novice Riders

Winners Of One Novice Riders

For Certified Hunters aged 5 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. For Novice Riders who, at midnight 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.
(Prize Money €1750: 1st €1225, 2nd €350, 3rd €175)

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)		 12st 2lbs W.W. Dennison Mid-Antrim (H)
Cormac Abernethy		  
2 GRAGEEN (IRE) (8yo B G)
MOROZOV (USA) / JENNYS GEM (IRE) / GOLDMARK (USA)		 12st 2lbs Leo Doyle Killinick (H)
William P. Murphy		  
3 KYLE VALLEY (IRE) (6yo B M)
DOYEN (IRE) / TOBRIGIDS (IRE) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB)		 11st 6lbs Caroline Doyle Shillelagh & District (F)
Sean Osborne		  
4 LORD DESART (IRE) (6yo CH G)
DOYEN (IRE) / TRUFFLE FAIRY (IRE) / INDIAN RIVER (FR)		 12st 2lbs Mrs T.P. Hyde Tipperary (F)
T.E. Hyde		  
5 NEAT LOCALITY (IRE) (7yo B M)
ASK (GB) / BACK TO ROOST (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 6lbs John H. & Miriam Murphy Wicklow (F)
Luke John Murphy		  
6 RYEHILL (IRE) (7yo B G)
MAHLER (GB) / NIGHT MAID (IRE) / KOTASHAAN (FR)		 11st 11lbs Outback Syndicate & Conor Brett Kildare (F)
Ross O'Sullivan		  
7 SIFAKA (IRE) (9yo GR G)
PRESENTING (GB) / ROSEY RAMBLER (IRE) / ROSELIER (FR)		 11st 11lbs D.M. Christie
D.M. Christie		  

Preview

RYEHILL opened his account in a big-field maiden at Oldtown last February, in a race which has since produced three subsequent maiden winners including the point-to-point bumper victor Flemensface. If primed for this, he has the form in the book. Clashill brings more recent form having won his maiden at Portrush, and the well-related son of Ocovango, who is out of a half-sister to the likes of Thisthatandtother and Carlingford Lough, is the main danger ahead of Lord Desart.

TATTERSALLS NH 6yo+ Mares Maiden

Maiden Race For 6-Y-O & Upwards Mares
 
For Certified Hunters aged 6 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 COASTAL EROSION (IRE) (6yo BR M)
ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL (USA) / LIGHTS OF BROADWAY (IRE) / BROADWAY FLYER (USA)		 11st 6lbs Oliver McDonnell Island (F)
J.P. Brennan		  
2 CURRISH LANE (IRE) (6yo B M)
OCOVANGO (GB) / FUGAL MAID (IRE) / WINGED LOVE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Anthony McAleese & Noel Henry Route (H)
Paul McAleese		  
3 ELUSIVE TOUCH (IRE) (9yo BR M)
ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL (USA) / BLACK SOVEREIGN (USA) / SWAIN (IRE)		 11st 6lbs P.M. Quinlan Kildare (F)
P.M. Quinlan		  
4 QUEEN CATO (IRE) (7yo CH M)
NOTNOWCATO (GB) / QUEENS HONOURS (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Linda Halley Galtee (H)
David M. O'Brien		  
5 ROBIN DES BOSTON (IRE) (6yo CH M)
ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR) / YOUNG MILLY (IRE) / ACCORDION (IRE)		 11st 10lbs Oliver John Harrington Ballinagore (H)
Liz Doyle		  
6 WORTH THE WALK (IRE) (7yo B M)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / MISS BOBS WORTH (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA)		 11st 11lbs Knockalough Syndicate Fingal (H)
Tom Dreaper		  

Preview

The 87-rated hurdler ELUSIVE TOUCH has switched stables since disappointing at Leopardstown nearly two years ago, and if able to overcome that lengthy absence, this is a very winnable race for her. Worth The Walk has a similar absence to overcome, and like the selection has a previous placed effort to her name.

CENTRAL HOUSE 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 HAGGARD (IRE) (7yo BR G)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / HUSHED UP (IRE) / MEDAALY (GB)		 11st 11lbs Thomas M. Coleman Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
2 TOTTENHAM GREEN (IRE) (6yo BR G)
SHOLOKHOV (IRE) / NEEDED THE RUN (IRE) / BLUEPRINT (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
3 BARTON SKY (IRE) (6yo B G)
SNOW SKY (GB) / ACADEMY ROSE (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Thomas Hutton Carlow Farmers (F)
William P. Murphy		  
4 KILLOMEROE (IRE) (7yo GR G)
CLOUDINGS (IRE) / CHRISDONLADY (IRE) / CHRISTOPHENE (USA)		 12st 2lbs Blue Diamond Syndicate Carlow Farmers (F)
William P. Murphy		  
5 ARCTIC SKUA (IRE) (7yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / DEEP LILLY (GB) / GLACIAL STORM (USA)		 12st 2lbs Pam Halley Waterford (F)
V.L. Halley		  
6 CLASS AWARD (IRE) (7yo B G)
MAHLER (GB) / DEADLY PURSUIT (IRE) / SUBTLE POWER (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Redbridge Stables Killinick (H)
Michael R. Murphy		  
7 COOTHILL (IRE) (9yo B G)
YEATS (IRE) / MOLL BAWN (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 12st 2lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever		  
8 CREEGH NATIVE (IRE) (6yo B G)
ASCALON (GB) / CARRIGMOORNA OAK (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 12st 2lbs Gearoid O'Loughlin Island (F)
Gearoid O'Loughlin		  
9 EAST BRIDGE (IRE) (8yo B G)
SHIROCCO (GER) / BALLINAHOW LADY (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 11st 11lbs Mrs Prunella Dobbs Ballinagore (H)
Mrs Prunella Dobbs		  
10 NOT NOW TAYTO (IRE) (6yo B G)
NOTNOWCATO (GB) / KYLE BORU (IRE) / BRIAN BORU (GB)		 12st 2lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Mary E. Doyle		  
11 OCODANGO BOY (IRE) (7yo B G)
OCOVANGO (GB) / LAST CHANCE FILLY (IRE) / IMPERIAL BALLET (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Matthew Cheevers Kildare (F)
Peter McCreery		  
12 SPEEDY BOX (IRE) (6yo B G)
ARCADIO (GER) / NOSEY BOX (IRE) / WITNESS BOX (USA)		 12st 2lbs John Mooney Route (H)
Paul McAleese		  

Preview

TOTTENHAM GREEN had a busy end to last season, but he showed plenty of promise finishing within two lengths of the now three-time track runner-up Cleatus Poolaw at Fairyhouse in April. A reproduction of that performance on his seasonal re-appearance would certainly leave him as the one to beat. The likes of Coothill, Class Award, and Creegh Native have all been knocking on the door and are sure to be in the mix once again.
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