BANDON

Gates Open: 11:30
First Race: 13:30
Admission Prices: €10 and U16's are free
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Track Biography:

The Carbery Hunt has being running point-to-point races for over fifty years. Racing has being run on the present course for over thirty years, before that races were held on the famous mountain racecourse in Waterfall.

2006 Cheltenham Foxhunter winner, Whyso Mayo won his last race at Bandon at the age of 15 having won here on four occasions during his career. He was owned and bred by Mr Edward O’Driscoll, Master of the Carberry Foxhounds.

Set amongst the beautiful Cork countryside, our well-presented race track with its compact location of parade ring, bookies, finish line and services give a pleasant race day experience close to the action.

Our point-to-point is a great family day in the fresh air out for all ages to enjoy. Our point-to-point is located only half an hour away from Cork city which makes it the ideal location to combine a weekend city break and a day out in the country.
 

Bandon Point-to-Point Races

Kilpatrick,

Bandon,

Co. Cork

P72 VX52
 

Contact Details

Catherine O'Driscoll - 0872753627

How To Get There

By Road

From Cork City - Take the N71 road to Bandon. At the half way roundabout take the 3rd exit follow the directions to the races via Crossbarry which is the L2231 road.

From west cork through Bandon follow the directions via the Macroom road.

Road signs will be in place on all routes.

By Air

Our point-to-point is located thirty minutes from Cork airport.
 

Did You Know?

“2006 Cheltenham Foxhunter winner, Whyso Mayo won his last race at Bandon at the age of 15 having won there on four occasions during his career”.

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A Day At The Races

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Food
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Beverages
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Amenities

Facilities

Our track offers spectators a real chance to get up close to the action and cheer home the horses. 

We have ample parking available and we can try and accommodate anyone who requires disabled parking.

Along with the portaloo’s available on the day we also have changing facilities for babies and toddlers.

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

Food

In between races, spectators can avail of a variety of catering options provided. We have a tea tent at our venue which offers freshly made sandwiches and soup.

We also have a fast food caterers for anyone looking for something a little more substantial, tasty beef burgers, sausages, chips.

The venue lends itself very well to family picnics when the weather is favourable.

The scenic town of Bandon is just a stone's throw away from the venue and is worth checking out before or after racing.

Beverages

Teas and coffees are available in the tea tent all day and we have minerals for the younger race goers.

The fast food caterers will also have a selection of minerals on offer.
 

faqs

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

No dress code, but please dress to keep warm and dry. Point to Pointing is a great outdoor sport and once everyone is dressed for the Irish weather they will have a great day. Warm jackets, hats, gloves and wellies are a must. It?s a good idea to put some rain gear in the car in case it rains, we do live in Ireland!

Yes dogs are welcome but they must be kept on a lead, just for everyone?s safety.

Yes you can bring your own food and drink on the course.

The children will really enjoy looking at all the horses from walking around the parade ring to then jumping the fences.

Unfortunately we have no ATM on site, the nearest would be in Bandon.

Amenities

Set amongst the beautiful Cork countryside, our well-presented race track with its compact location of parade ring, bookies, finish line and services give a pleasant race day experience close to the action.

Our point-to-point is a great family day in the fresh air out for all ages to enjoy.

Our point-to-point is located only half an hour away from Cork city which makes it the ideal location to combine a weekend city break and a day out in the country.

Enjoy a walk through Bandon town and call into one of its cafés and enjoy a coffee and some locally produced confectionery. If you happen to be in Bandon on a Saturday morning, visit Bandon's Farmers Market where you can purchase everything from Olives, a variety of artisan breads, locally grown vegetables, chocolate and cheeses.

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Entries

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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
1 BILLY TWO RIVERS (IRE) (5yo B G)
YOUMZAIN (IRE) / ADVENTUROUS SPIRIT (IRE) / KUTUB (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Turlough O'Connor Duhallow (F)
Turlough O'Connor		  
2 COFFEE AT ELEVEN (IRE) (5yo B G)
MALINAS (GER) / SPRINGINHERSTEP (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Mrs T Hyde Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
3 DESTINATION DUBAI (IRE) (5yo B G)
SANDMASON (GB) / MRS MOUSE (IRE) / DUBAI DESTINATION (USA)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Donnchadh Doyle		  
4 GIVE HIM A CHANCE (IRE) (5yo B G)
WORKFORCE (GB) / GALILEE STAR (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 11lbs Ciaran & Michael Byrne Partnership Island (F)
Liam Kenny		  
5 HAKENSACK (IRE) (5yo B G)
DIAMOND BOY (FR) / GILT BENEFIT (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 12st 2lbs Ray Fitzgerald West Waterford (F)
James William Hannon		  
6 HALF THE PARISH (IRE) (5yo B G)
SAGEBURG (IRE) / STRIKE'S OSCAR (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Wing It Partnership Killinick (H)
E. Sheehy		  
7 LINE EM UP (IRE) (5yo B G)
DIAMOND BOY (FR) / MILAN DEE (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 11st 11lbs Harley Dean Dunne Island (F)
Harley Dean Dunne		  
8 LITTLE AJAY (IRE) (5yo B G)
MOUNT NELSON (GB) / COPPENAGH LADY (IRE) / TAWRRIFIC (NZ)		 12st 2lbs Alan Gray United Hunt (F)
Michael C. Griffin		  
9 LOS BLANCO (FR) (5yo B G)
MASKED MARVEL (GB) / COULEUR BERNEBEAU (FR) / BERNEBEAU (FR)		 11st 11lbs R.C.A. Latta Bree (F)
Andrew Latta		  
10 MAN OH MAN (IRE) (5yo B G)
OL' MAN RIVER (IRE) / KITTY FLEM (IRE) / STOWAWAY (GB)		 11st 11lbs Thomas William Murphy United Hunt (F)
W. J. Burke		  
11 PIERROT JAGUEN (FR) (5yo B G)
SAINT DES SAINTS (FR) / SOIF D'AIMER (FR) / ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR)		 11st 11lbs Matthew Flynn O'Connor Ballinagore (H)
Matthew Flynn O'Connor		  
12 POTTERS VOYAGE (IRE) (5yo B G)
SANS FRONTIERES (IRE) / MISTRESS POPE (IRE) / CATCHER IN THE RYE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Happy Valley Syndicate North Kerry (H)
Michael M. Mangan		  
13 RIGHT LETS GO (IRE) (5yo B G)
MAHLER (GB) / DANCE ON DEPLOY (IRE) / DEPLOY (GB)		 11st 11lbs Linda Motherway Killeagh (H)
Colin Motherway		  
14 SIMPLY THE BESTONE (IRE) (5yo B G)
WESTERNER (GB) / MAID OF MALABAR (IRE) / OSCAR SCHINDLER (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Conor J. Murphy Carbery (F)
Michael G. Kennedy		  
15 WALKING ON A DREAM (IRE) (5yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / CONNAUGHT HALL (IRE) / UN DESPERADO (FR)		 11st 11lbs Denis Paul Murphy Ballinagore (H)
Denis Paul Murphy		  

Preview

WALKING ON A DREAM would have finished third but for coming down at the final fence on his debut in Quakerstown last November in a race where the first two horses were both subsequently sold for six-figure prices. He could gain compensation here. Of the dangers, Simply The Bestone comes here from a career best at Nenagh, but it could be Line Em Up that is the biggest threat after he was narrowly denied in a dramatic Comea contest on debut.

BANDON MOTORS & BANDON CO-OP 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 ANGELS HALO (IRE) (5yo B M)
DIAMOND BOY (FR) / KILBARRY ANGEL (IRE) / KALANISI (IRE)		 11st 6lbs John Weston Tipperary (F)
Julie Cashin		  
2 CAPTAIN KATE (IRE) (5yo B M)
LIBERTARIAN (GB) / GOOGLERS GARDEN (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Safety First Partnership Kilkenny(F)
E. Sheehy		  
3 DEAR ORLA (IRE) (5yo B M)
MALINAS (GER) / DEAR BENEFIT (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 11st 6lbs Shauna Kelly West Waterford (F)
Jimmy Kelly		  
4 DOWN THE PARK (IRE) (6yo B M)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / FLEMENSBAY (GB) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 11lbs Garrett J. Ahern United Hunt (F)
Garrett J. Ahern		  
5 EASTER BARONESS (IRE) (5yo B M)
ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL (USA) / EASTER SATURDAY (IRE) / GRAND PLAISIR (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Mary Tynan Phelan
W. J. Burke		  
6 HERO IN THE SKY (IRE) (5yo B M)
ARCTIC COSMOS (USA) / HARBOUR HILL (IRE) / SHANTOU (USA)		 11st 6lbs Thomas Herlihy Muskerry (F)
Alexander Ott		  
7 POURMEONE (IRE) (5yo B M)
POUR MOI (IRE) / STORMINOORA (IRE) / TOPANOORA (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Robert Clancy Co.Clare (H)
Robert Clancy		  
8 RED NIGHT SKY (IRE) (6yo B M)
ZAMBEZI SUN (GB) / DILIS GO BAIS (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Patrick K. Murphy
L.J. Archdeacon		  
9 RIVER GRAINEY (IRE) (6yo B M)
SHIROCCO (GER) / BE MY GRANNY (GB) / NEEDLE GUN (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Turlough O'Connor Duhallow (F)
Turlough O'Connor		  
10 THE BIG WESTERNER (IRE) (5yo B M)
WESTERNER (GB) / AUGUSTA BAY (GB) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Matthew Flynn O'Connor Ballinagore (H)
Matthew Flynn O'Connor		  
11 WORKAWAY (IRE) (5yo B M)
WORKFORCE (GB) / TEMPORARY GETAWAY (IRE) / GETAWAY (GER)		 11st 6lbs Danny & Michelle O'connell & Edwin Ryan Partnershi Scarteen (F)
Daniel O'Connell Jnr		  

Preview

After filling the runners-up spot in each of her two outings to date, DEAR ORLA would be a worthy winner of this, with her latest defeat coming following a final fence blunder in Tallow. Red Night Sky was behind her on that occasion, Down The Park has been placed in a bumper, whilst The Big Westerner is an eye-catching newcomer as she is a half-sister of the Cheltenham Festival winner Stay Away Fay, who also started off pointing for the same connections.

CHRIS MCCARTHY GREENBUILD LTD & BARRYROE CO-OP 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 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: 4yo 11st 11lbs, 5yo 12st 2lbs
About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 DASHING PERK (GB) (13yo B G)
KAYF TARA (GB) / DASHING EXECUTIVE (IRE) / EXECUTIVE PERK (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Irene T. Walsh Duhallow (F)
Eugene M. O'Sullivan		  
2 FIRST TOUCH (IRE) (12yo B G)
MAHLER (GB) / KILLESK SCRIBE (IRE) / SCRIBANO (GB)		 11st 11lbs Jeff Murphy Coolnakilla (H)
David P. Murphy		  
3 KING ALEX (FR) (10yo B G)
BORN KING (JPN) / QUEEN RUNNING (FR) / CADOUDAL (FR)		 11st 11lbs Chloe Ahern United Hunt (F)
Garrett J. Ahern		  
4 ROBBIN'HANNON (IRE) (13yo CH G)
ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR) / CULLEEN LADY (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Teresa Gunn Tipperary (F)
M.A. Gunn		  
5 SEAN SAYS (IRE) (8yo B M)
BATTLE OF MARENGO (IRE) / MENESTEEM (IRE) / MARK OF ESTEEM (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Rodger Sweeney Coolnakilla (H)
Rodger Sweeney		  
6 SWEET STREET (IRE) (9yo CH M)
SHOLOKHOV (IRE) / BEG LA EILE (IRE) / LAHIB (USA)		 11st 6lbs Maeve J. McGrath West Waterford (F)
R.J. McGrath		  

Preview

KING ALEX has been a model of consistency since moving to open company this season and his connections could have found a nice opportunity for him to swiftly back up his Kildorrery third from last Sunday. First Touch was only beaten three lengths on his return from a lengthy absence in Comea and is entitled to have taken a step forward, whilst Sean Says won against her own sex in Ballyvodock last time and is not without her chance.

SPRINGMOUNT STUD & DENIS AND MARY RYAN CAR SALES 5yo+ Adjacent Maiden

Maiden Race For 5-Y-O & Upwards Adjacent

For Certified Hunters aged 5 years old and upwards only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers holding a valid Hunter Certificate to the following Hunts: Carbery (F), Muskerry (F), South Union (F), Killeady (H) and Aghabullogue. 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 ASK JERUFLO (IRE) (8yo B G)
ASK (GB) / JERUFLO (IRE) / GLACIAL STORM (USA)		 11st 11lbs Jenny Moore & Ray Hurley Carbery (F)
Raymond Hurley		  
2 BEGINISH ISLAND (IRE) (5yo B G)
MORPHEUS (GB) / SLIABH ANIARAN (IRE) / ORATORIO (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Owen J. Flynn South Union (F)
Michael M. Mangan		  
3 CATRIONAS DARLING (IRE) (7yo B M)
GAMUT (IRE) / HONOURABLE LADY (IRE) / HIGH CHAPARRAL (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Catriona O'Donovan Carbery (F)
James Daniel Dullea		  
4 HERO IN THE SKY (IRE) (5yo B M)
ARCTIC COSMOS (USA) / HARBOUR HILL (IRE) / SHANTOU (USA)		 11st 11lbs Thomas Herlihy Muskerry (F)
Alexander Ott		  
5 NO PAINS NO GAINS (IRE) (7yo B M)
IMPERIAL MONARCH (IRE) / GRANDE MILAN (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 11st 11lbs Gerard Nihill Muskerry (F)
Patrick J. F. Hassett		  
6 SIMPLY THE BESTONE (IRE) (5yo B G)
WESTERNER (GB) / MAID OF MALABAR (IRE) / OSCAR SCHINDLER (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Conor J. Murphy Carbery (F)
Michael G. Kennedy		  

Preview

SIMPLY THE BESTONE drops down in grade here have finished second at Nenagh recently and he could prove to be a class above his rivals in this. No Pains No Gains has finished placed in two of her last four starts but failed to finish at Comea, whilst Hero In The Sky was not without promise in a four-year-old maiden at Lisronagh in the autumn and could be seen in a better light here.

GLENVIEW.IE 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 BIGBRAVEBOY (IRE) (6yo B G)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / MISS ISLAND (IRE) / DR MASSINI (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Ray Fitzgerald West Waterford (F)
James William Hannon		  
2 KEEPTHEOLDMANOUT (IRE) (8yo B G)
MORES WELLS (GB) / RAIN DANCER LASS (IRE) / RAINWATCH (GB)		 12st 2lbs Sean G. Dolan Co.Galway(F)
James William Hannon		  
3 COLD OLD FIRE (IRE) (6yo CH G)
FROZEN FIRE (GER) / A HORSE NAMED SUE (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 11lbs Tutti Fruitti Syndicate South Union (F)
Raymond Hurley		  
4 FOREST ROCK (IRE) (6yo B G)
DANSANT (GB) / MITE BE CLOUDY (IRE) / CLOUDINGS (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Edward Hartnett United Hunt (F)
James Joseph Mangan		  
5 ITTO BOY (FR) (6yo B G)
LAURO (GER) / JEEP (FR) / DOM ALCO (FR)		 12st 2lbs William Queally Lismore (H)
David A. Kiely		  
6 LAST OF THE DOYENS (IRE) (6yo B G)
DOYEN (IRE) / MAJORITE BLEUE (FR) / BONBON ROSE (FR)		 11st 11lbs Connery Racing Partnership United Hunt (F)
Daniel G. Murphy		  
7 LITTLE WAVE (IRE) (6yo BR G)
VALIRANN (FR) / EVENTIDE (GB) / WHERE OR WHEN (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Breda Ryan North Tipperary (F)
Eoin Griffin		  
8 MISTY FANDANGO (IRE) (6yo CH G)
OCOVANGO (GB) / VALENTINES MISTY (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Linda Motherway Killeagh (H)
Colin Motherway		  

Preview

BIGBRAVEBOY looked particularly unlucky not to collect at Knockanard when falling at the final fence and worthy compensation could be found here. Forest Park has filled the runners-up spot in each of his last two starts, including when beaten by just two lengths in Tallow, whilst Misty Fandango should get involved if bouncing back to his Lingstown form.

FAXBRIDGE VETERINARY HOSPITAL & KEVIN OLEARY GROUP Winner Of One

Winners Of One

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 €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 ALBAQUIRKY (IRE) (6yo B G)
ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL (USA) / SEA DIVA (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 11st 11lbs C.J. O'Reilly Kildare (F)
Enda Bolger		  
2 AMENON (FR) (9yo B G)
SAINT DES SAINTS (FR) / LA COUETRIE (FR) / KAPGARDE (FR)		 12st 2lbs Irene T Walsh & John Greaney
Turlough O'Connor		  
3 BARTLEMY BOY (GB) (6yo B G)
PETHER'S MOON (IRE) / VICKY JANE (GB) / KAYF TARA (GB)		 11st 11lbs Mary M. Hayes Coolnakilla (H)
Michael Barry		  
4 CASTLE CROIUIL (IRE) (7yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / IDEAL SONG (IRE) / KAYF TARA (GB)		 12st 2lbs Culloty Family & Riordan Family Partnership Coolnakilla (H)
Mrs. Jeanette Riordan		  
5 FARMERS FUTURE (IRE) (7yo CH G)
OCOVANGO (GB) / MOLLYDOD (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB)		 11st 11lbs Niamh Roche Avondhu (F)
Miss M. Harding		  
6 FORT HENRY (IRE) (9yo B BR G)
MAHLER (GB) / ROCK ON MARY (IRE) / PILSUDSKI (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Sgeal Shee Syndicate Lismore (H)
David A. Kiely		  
7 GLADY MAX (IRE) (6yo BR G)
MAXIOS (GB) / GLADY ROMANA (GER) / DOYEN (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Any Given Day Syndicate
James Joseph Mangan		  
8 GOD HELP US (IRE) (8yo B G)
WATAR (IRE) / HUNCHEON SISS (IRE) / PHARDANTE (FR)		 11st 11lbs John A. O'Meara Duhallow (F)
Eamonn Gallagher		  
9 MARGARITA GRANDE (IRE) (7yo CH M)
WELL CHOSEN (GB) / IN THE SALTMILLS (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 6lbs John J.F. O'Mahony West Waterford (F)
Jimmy Kelly		  
10 MINERS BRIDGE (IRE) (7yo B G)
MAHLER (GB) / DERRYLEA GIRL (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Liam Cleary Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
11 NOTHINGTODOWITHYOU (IRE) (5yo B G)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / NICEANSPICY (IRE) / CLOUDINGS (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Angela & Gemma Kelleher & Lorna Busteed South Union (F)
Niall Kelleher		  
12 ONE COOL CITIZEN (IRE) (6yo B G)
CHAMPS ELYSEES (GB) / THEATRE MOLE (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Eugene M. O'Sullivan Duhallow (F)
Eugene M. O'Sullivan		  
13 SOPHIE GOLD (GB) (7yo B M)
MULTIPLEX (GB) / CELTIC JILL (GB) / BEAT ALL (USA)		 11st 6lbs M.J. O'Connor
M.J. O'Connor		  
14 WINE AN DINE (GB) (7yo B G)
LEADING LIGHT (IRE) / THE WICKED KIPPER (GB) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs James Condon Clonmel (H)
James Condon		  

Preview

MINERS BRIDGE was holding every chance when falling at the final fence in Bellharbour last time, and providing that has not left its mark, he could make amends here. Sophie Gold hacked up at Comea and there is likely more to come from her, whilst Castle Croiuil and Bartlemy Boy are another pair of last time out maiden winners to consider.
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