BORRIS HOUSE

Gates Open: 11:00
First Race: 13:00
Admission Prices: €10
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Track Biography:

Set amongst the picturesque Blackstairs Mountains, our race track is located close to the parade ring, bookies, final fence and the finish line making it extremely assessable for all of the family to view the day’s action.

Our point-to-point is located on the grounds of the beautiful Borris House which is one of the few intact living Irish estates that can trace its history back to Brehon times, and the royal ruling families of ancient Ireland. The estate is the family home of the 16th generation of McMorrough Kavanagh’s and still contains the majority of its original furniture, paintings, documentary archives and other historic family artefacts.

Borris House is a popular wedding venue with a range of beautiful accommodation offers to choose from as well as providing tours of the estate.

 

Borris Point-to-Point Races

Borris House,
Borris,
Co.Carlow
R95 Y2T1


Contact Details

Liz Doran - 086 1992457
 

 

How To Get There

Eircode: R95 Y2T1

By Road

From Dublin - Take the N7 towards Limerick/Cork/Waterford. Continue onto the M8 until division in the road, keep left and continue on the M9. Follow signs for N10/Waterford/Kilkenny. At junction 6, take the R448. Take the R705 to Borris village

From Kilkenny - From the M9, take the R702 east through Gowran and Gorsebridge to Borris. The point-to-point will be sign posted from the village.

By Air

Our point-to-point is located an hour and forty minutes from Dublin airport.
 

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Combined with our free parking, we are lucky to have a clear viewing track that allows race goers to get up close to the action, often from the comfort of their car, should they wish to bring their own picnic for the family.

There are certain parts of the track that can be used to facilitate disabled parking so as to cater for every eager race goer.

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

We have a number of portaloo’s situated around the course.

Our outside food caterers are located beside the parade ring and bookies. They supply a variety of tasty hot foods such as burgers, sausages and chips.

If you would like to satisfy your sweet tooth we have a sweet and chocolate stand that sells a selection of delicious goodies. There is also an ice cream van in attendance on the day.second catering vendor sells a tasty array of buns, muffins and tray bakes.

Alternatively, why not come along early and enjoy a picnic before the action gets under way or take a break midway through the day to refuel from the boot of your car.

Our extensive car park is the perfect location to relish the atmosphere of the races whilst entertaining friends and family.

Race goers can purchase teas and coffees and soft drinks from our catering provider.

Soft drinks and juices can be purchased from our outside catering outlet.

No, we do not have an official dress code we just advise our race goers to dress warmly with waterproof shoes or boots.
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.
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 in the nearby village of Borris on your way to the races.

Set amongst the picturesque Blackstairs Mountains, our race track is located close to the parade ring, bookies, final fence and the finish line making it extremely assessable for all of the family to view the day’s action.

Our point-to-point is located on the grounds of the beautiful Borris House which is one of the few intact living Irish estates that can trace its history back to Brehon times, and the royal ruling families of ancient Ireland.

The estate is the family home of the 16th generation of McMorrough Kavanagh’s and still contains the majority of its original furniture, paintings, documentary archives and other historic family artefacts.

Borris House is a popular wedding venue with a range of beautiful accommodation offers to choose from as well as providing tours of the estate.

The Carlow Farmers Hunt are holding the ‘Borris Bumper’ for stable staff (who do not hold a licence) at their meeting on Sunday 1st March at Borris House. The bumper will be run over two miles for four-year-old and upwards, no weight restrictions.

Applicants must be over the age of 18.Entry Fee €100, entry only secured with entry fee. First 48 entries guaranteed a run. Entries open 9am on Thursday 20th February and close on Monday 24th February at 12noon.

For race enquiries please contact Aidan 086 2796887. For entries please contact Jane 086 8066000


Promises to be a great day!
 

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Entries

DUNINGA GALLOPS 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 QUANTUM QUEST (IRE) (4yo B G)
IDAHO (IRE) / BLACKWATER MIST (IRE) / SCORPION (IRE)
11st 11lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate
Mary E. Doyle
 
2 VIRGO CLARO (FR) (4yo B G)
MONTMARTRE (FR) / BRUNE VIRGINIA (FR) / NICKNAME (FR)
11st 11lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate
Mary E. Doyle
 
3 CHER MONSIEUR (FR) (4yo CH G)
CASTLE DU BERLAIS (FR) / MA CHERE AMIE (FR) / ZANZIBARI (USA)
11st 11lbs Matchmaker Syndicate
Robert James
 
4 DRACO MALFOY (IRE) (4yo BR G)
HARZAND (IRE) / TWO ROSES (IRE) / VINNIE ROE (IRE)
11st 11lbs Matchmaker Syndicate
Robert James
 
5 EMPIRE SUCCES (FR) (4yo B G)
NO RISK AT ALL (FR) / FRIJA ERIA (FR) / KADALKO (FR)
11st 11lbs Matchmaker Syndicate
Robert James
 
6 HE CAN'T DANCE (IRE) (4yo GR G)
JUKEBOX JURY (IRE) / FAIRY TALE (FR) / SPANISH MOON (USA)
11st 11lbs Gigginstown House Stud Meath (F)
Gordon Elliott
 
7 OUTER BANKS (IRE) (4yo B G)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / LADY PIPPA (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)
11st 11lbs Matchmaker Syndicate
Robert James
 
8 NOTIMELIKEDPRESENT (IRE) (4yo B BR G)
OCOVANGO (GB) / WHATWILLWECALLHER (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)
11st 11lbs J.P. McManus
Derek O'Connor
 
9 SHUFFLE THE DECK (IRE) (4yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / A COUNTRY GIRL (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)
11st 11lbs J.P. McManus
Derek O'Connor
 
10 FUKKATSU ENKI (FR) (4yo B G)
BUCK'S BOUM (FR) / COZUMEL ISLAND (FR) / MARTALINE (GB)
11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe
 
11 STRAITFROMTEXAS (IRE) (4yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / WELL TUNED (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)
11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe
 
12 TIME IS A THIEF (IRE) (4yo CH G)
DOYEN (IRE) / CARRIGEEN ASPEN (IRE) / INDIAN RIVER (FR)
11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd.
Colin Bowe
 
13 AVICHI IN THE PARK (IRE) (4yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / AVICHI (IRE) / YEATS (IRE)
11st 11lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership
Cormac Doyle
 
14 MONDOUI'BOY (FR) (4yo B G)
CASTLE DU BERLAIS (FR) / MONDOVI (FR) / LINDA'S LAD (GB)
11st 11lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership
Cormac Doyle
 
15 ATLANTIC POWER (IRE) (4yo B G)
WESTERNER (GB) / ADARENNA (IRE) / NAYEF (USA)
11st 11lbs Denis Paul Murphy
Denis Paul Murphy
 
16 EMPIRE SOLDIER (IRE) (4yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / FINTARA (IRE) / KAYF TARA (GB)
11st 11lbs Denis Paul Murphy Ballinagore (H)
Denis Paul Murphy
 
17 KING GRIS (FR) (4yo GR G)
GRIS DE GRIS (IRE) / DEXTERITE (FR) / LAVERON (GB)
11st 11lbs Denis Paul Murphy Ballinagore (H)
Denis Paul Murphy
 
18 INCONNUAUBATAILLON (FR) (4yo BR G)
GREAT PRETENDER (IRE) / MY GOLD DU FANIL (FR) / GOLDNEYEV (USA)
11st 11lbs The Weddings and Wakes Syndicate
Aidan Fitzgerald
 
19 LINE OUT (FR) (4yo BR G)
SAINT DES SAINTS (FR) / LA FORET (FR) / FORESTIER (FR)
11st 11lbs The Weddings and Wakes Syndicate
Colin Bowe
 
20 KAMIKAZ DU PLESSIS (FR) (4yo B G)
KARAKTAR (IRE) / ALTESSE DU PLESSIS (FR) / VOIX DU NORD (FR)
11st 11lbs B.G. Acheson Bree (F)
Colin Bowe
 
21 STEEL SOLDIER (IRE) (4yo GR G)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / GAYE ANNIE (IRE) / TIKKANEN (USA)
11st 11lbs Susan Traynor
Mary E. Doyle
 
22 LIBRE DE CHOEUR (FR) (4yo B G)
CHOEUR DU NORD (FR) / LIBRE LADY (GB) / LIBRETTIST (USA)
11st 11lbs Cobajay Syndicate
Aidan Fitzgerald
 
23 COUNT OF VENDOME (IRE) (4yo GR G)
GETAWAY (GER) / OUR KATIE (IRE) / DR MASSINI (IRE)
11st 11lbs Carol O'Connor
Derek O'Connor
 
24 CALL ME EARLY (IRE) (4yo B G)
LUCKY SPEED (IRE) / VICKY'S MUSIC (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)
11st 11lbs Warren Ewing
Warren Ewing
 
25 HIGH DANCER (GB) (4yo B G)
NORSE DANCER (IRE) / UP HIGH (GB) / MALINAS (GER)
11st 11lbs Tom Keating
Tom Keating
 
26 JACK'S JURY (IRE) (4yo GR G)
JUKEBOX JURY (IRE) / SHEDAN (IRE) / PERPENDICULAR (GB)
11st 11lbs Paul Holden
Ellmarie Holden
 
27 KING CONOR (IRE) (4yo B G)
GETAWAY (GER) / BELLA VENEZIA (IRE) / MILAN (GB)
11st 11lbs Peter J. Flood
Peter J. Flood
 
28 KOTKITO BELLO (FR) (4yo CH G)
NO RISK AT ALL (FR) / BADIANA BELLA (FR) / MONTMARTRE (FR)
11st 11lbs Harley Dean Dunne Island (F)
Harley Dean Dunne
 
29 MOON ROCKET (IRE) (4yo BR G)
DOYEN (IRE) / SEA ROCKET (IRE) / SHANTOU (USA)
11st 11lbs Monbeg Partnership
Sean Thomas Doyle
 
30 MOSSY FEN ROAD (IRE) (4yo B G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / MOLLY DUFFY (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)
11st 11lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle
 
31 PASSING PLEASURE (GB) (4yo B G)
PASSING GLANCE (GB) / JUST FOR PLEASURE (IRE) / KAYF TARA (GB)
11st 11lbs Connie Rooney
J.P. Brennan
 
32 TOMMY PICKLES (IRE) (4yo B G)
SHIROCCO (GER) / CARRIG MILLIE (IRE) / MILAN (GB)
11st 11lbs Matthew Flynn O'Connor Ballinagore (H)
Matthew Flynn O'Connor
 
33 YORGUNNABEPLUCKY (GB) (4yo B G)
YORGUNNABELUCKY (USA) / AMICUS (GB) / XAAR (GB)
11st 11lbs Caitriona Goff
Michael Goff
 

Preview

Newcomers feature heavily here with only two of the 33 entries having run previously, and both Empire Success and King Conor pulled-up when making their first foray into competitive action. Of the first-timers, Ellen Doyle won a pair of races in this division last weekend and so runners from Baltimore Stables are certainly to be respected, with Derek OConnor also having enjoyed a month to remember in the division, and among his entries are two in the colours of JP McManus.

CAPITAL STUD 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 BRIDE ROVERS ABU (IRE) (5yo B G)
GATEWOOD (GB) / GORTNAHORNA LASS (IRE) / COIN SILVER (USA)
11st 11lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate
Mary E. Doyle
 
2 JARDIN D'EBENE (FR) (5yo B G)
FALCO (USA) / PIBALE (FR) / CYBORG (FR)
12st 2lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate
Mary E. Doyle
 
3 TEA WITH ME (IRE) (5yo B G)
SHOLOKHOV (IRE) / COOLDANIEL (IRE) / ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR)
11st 11lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate
Mary E. Doyle
 
4 DEVILSINTHEDETAIL (IRE) (5yo B G)
LAVEROCK (IRE) / PURE MADNESS (IRE) / ALDERBROOK (GB)
12st 2lbs 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)
12st 2lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd.
Colin Bowe
 
6 POWEROFJET (IRE) (5yo B G)
JET AWAY (GB) / OUR DOT (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)
12st 2lbs Monbeg Partnership
Sean Thomas Doyle
 
7 STANDUPANDDELIVER (GB) (5yo B G)
BLUE BRESIL (FR) / SUSIE POTTER (GB) / SULAMANI (IRE)
11st 11lbs Monbeg Partnership
Sean Thomas Doyle
 
8 DESTINATION DUBAI (IRE) (5yo B G)
SANDMASON (GB) / MRS MOUSE (IRE) / DUBAI DESTINATION (USA)
12st 2lbs Connie Rooney Island (F)
J.P. Brennan
 
9 DISGUISEDLIMIT (IRE) (5yo B G)
MAHLER (GB) / BLESSINGINDISGUISE (IRE) / LUSO (GB)
12st 2lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle
 
10 JOREBEL (FR) (5yo B G)
JOSHUA TREE (IRE) / NATAREBELLE (FR) / SMADOUN (FR)
12st 2lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle
 
11 SMALL TOWN KID (IRE) (5yo BR G)
GETAWAY (GER) / KNOCKNAREE LADY (IRE) / ARAKAN (USA)
12st 2lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle
 
12 JET LIGHT (FR) (5yo BL G)
COKORIKO (FR) / OR LIGHT (FR) / SLEEPING CAR (FR)
12st 2lbs Denis Paul Murphy
Denis Paul Murphy
 
13 WALKING ON A DREAM (IRE) (5yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / CONNAUGHT HALL (IRE) / UN DESPERADO (FR)
12st 2lbs Denis Paul Murphy
Denis Paul Murphy
 
14 CHASINGOUTTHEBLUES (IRE) (5yo B G)
SEA MOON (GB) / BALLY TUTU (IRE) / SHANTOU (USA)
12st 2lbs Benjamin Halsall
Colin Bowe
 
15 SHERLOCK BOUM (FR) (5yo B G)
BUCK'S BOUM (FR) / SHERADAME (FR) / RIFAPOUR (IRE)
11st 11lbs Rodman Moorhead
Mary E. Doyle
 
16 DARK SOLDIER (IRE) (5yo B G)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / LADY PIPPA (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)
12st 2lbs Cullen House Syndicate
Matthew Flynn O'Connor
 
17 FINAL DEMAND (IRE) (5yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / ZUZKA (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)
12st 2lbs Matthew Flynn O'Connor
Matthew Flynn O'Connor
 
18 BAMFORD PARK (IRE) (5yo CH G)
MOUNT NELSON (GB) / BETTY'S DIAMOND (IRE) / MOUNTAIN HIGH (IRE)
12st 2lbs William James Hunter
Brian A. Hamilton
 
19 FRANKIE FITZ (IRE) (5yo B G)
JET AWAY (GB) / CLASSIC MATERIAL (GB) / CLASSIC CLICHE (IRE)
12st 2lbs Mrs C.M Magill East Down (F)
Brian A. Hamilton
 
20 MILLFORCE (IRE) (5yo B G)
WORKFORCE (GB) / KOLALIYA (FR) / KAHYASI (IRE)
12st 2lbs Orphan Girl Syndicate
Liam Kenny
 
21 PLANET NEPTUNE (IRE) (5yo B G)
AFFINISEA (IRE) / MOUNTAIN ROSE (IRE) / ROSELIER (FR)
12st 2lbs Gary Daly West Waterford (F)
Jimmy Kelly
 
22 ALWAYS A REASON (IRE) (5yo B G)
ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL (USA) / GAYE ANNIE (IRE) / TIKKANEN (USA)
12st 2lbs Laura Scallan
Mark J. Scallan
 
23 BEAUFORT BREEZE (IRE) (5yo B G)
LUCKY SPEED (IRE) / SUMMER TALK (IRE) / SANDMASON (GB)
12st 2lbs Jan Kennedy
N. Stokes
 
24 BOBS DREAM (IRE) (5yo B G)
SHOLOKHOV (IRE) / DREAM LASS (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA)
11st 11lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership
Cormac Doyle
 
25 COOLBERRIN HILL (IRE) (5yo B G)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / SIMPLY BELLINGHAM (IRE) / SIMPLY GREAT (FR)
12st 2lbs Noel G. Hynds
Noel G. Hynds
 
26 DAYTIME FRIEND (IRE) (5yo B G)
ARCTIC COSMOS (USA) / GO BACK EILEEN (IRE) / KRIS KIN (USA)
12st 2lbs Gearoid O'Loughlin
Gearoid O'Loughlin
 
27 EL TORO ROCCO (IRE) (5yo CH G)
SHIROCCO (GER) / EARTHSHAN (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB)
12st 2lbs Emmet Mullins
Emmet Mullins
 
28 LOCKED BOX (IRE) (5yo B G)
BEAT HOLLOW (GB) / EVENING MIST (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)
12st 2lbs Ballymaglassan Farm Partnership
C.W.J. Farrell
 
29 LOS BLANCO (FR) (5yo B G)
MASKED MARVEL (GB) / COULEUR BERNEBEAU (FR) / BERNEBEAU (FR)
12st 2lbs R.C.A. Latta Bree (F)
Andrew Latta
 
30 MANFROMSNOWYRIVER (IRE) (5yo GR G)
MILAN (GB) / CEOL TIRE (IRE) / ROSELIER (FR)
12st 2lbs The O'Toole Family Partnership Carlow Farmers (F)
William P. Murphy
 
31 MIGHTY MOUNT (IRE) (5yo B G)
MOUNT NELSON (GB) / COQUINE D'AUNOU (FR) / MARTALINE (GB)
12st 2lbs Charlotte Butler Kilkenny(F)
Michael Butler
 
32 MOUNTAIN AHEAD (IRE) (5yo B G)
MOUNT NELSON (GB) / KYLEBEG KRYSTLE (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)
12st 2lbs Redbridge Stables
Michael R. Murphy
 
33 OUTLAW PARK (IRE) (5yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / ONE COOL DAME (IRE) / WESTERNER (GB)
12st 2lbs Mrs B. Power
Paul Power
 
34 PRICEFORLOVE (IRE) (5yo B G)
SANS FRONTIERES (IRE) / AISLING GHEAL (IRE) / SHIROCCO (GER)
12st 2lbs Shane C. Byrne Ballinagore (H)
R.P. Rath
 
35 RELIANCE KID (FR) (5yo CH G)
RELIABLE MAN (GB) / DEMOCRATIE (FR) / BALLINGARRY (IRE)
12st 2lbs Joanne Corish
Thomas Corish
 
36 RIGHT LETS GO (IRE) (5yo B G)
MAHLER (GB) / DANCE ON DEPLOY (IRE) / DEPLOY (GB)
12st 2lbs Linda Motherway
Colin Motherway
 
37 SECRET ALLY (IRE) (5yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / THE BRASS LADY (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)
12st 2lbs Jim O'Neill Ballinagore (H)
Jim O'Neill
 
38 SUNSHINE DIAMOND (IRE) (5yo B G)
NOTNOWCATO (GB) / LUAS LUSO (IRE) / LUSO (GB)
12st 2lbs George R. Williams
Liam Gerard O'Brien
 
39 THE CLONMEL KID (IRE) (5yo B G)
YOUMZAIN (IRE) / DOWNSOUTH (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)
12st 2lbs Warren Ewing
Warren Ewing
 
40 WHATUDOING (IRE) (5yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / SHAMROCK MISS (IRE) / BOB'S RETURN (IRE)
12st 2lbs Tom Keating
Tom Keating
 

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. The final fence was also the undoing of both Powerofjet and Dark Soldier last time, Millforce chased home a subsequent sales topper in Turtulla and should be in the shake-up once again.

INNOVOTEC 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 MIND YOUR BUSINESS (IRE) (5yo B M)
MILAN (GB) / SAGARICH (FR) / SAGAMIX (FR)
11st 11lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate
Mary E. Doyle
 
2 SHE IS FOR ME BOYS (GB) (5yo B M)
CLOVIS DU BERLAIS (FR) / BET DAVIS (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)
11st 11lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Mary E. Doyle
 
3 WHATMAKES HONEY B (IRE) (5yo B M)
WORKFORCE (GB) / ANOTHER CHANCE (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)
11st 11lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate
Mary E. Doyle
 
4 FIDDLEDEE (IRE) (5yo B M)
CHAMPS ELYSEES (GB) / WHISPER ROCK (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)
11st 11lbs Rebecca Surman Bree (F)
Colin Bowe
 
5 LINDEVILLE (IRE) (5yo B M)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / MARDALE (IRE) / ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR)
11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd.
Colin Bowe
 
6 LUCKY LIONESS (IRE) (5yo B M)
LUCKY SPEED (IRE) / TEFFIA ROSE (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)
11st 11lbs Deirdre Winning Galtee (H)
Debbie Cody
 
7 PENNY SWEETS (GB) (5yo CH M)
NATHANIEL (IRE) / PARTHENOS (GB) / TIGER HILL (IRE)
11st 11lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle
 
8 EMILY LOVE (IRE) (5yo B M)
MOUNT NELSON (GB) / EMILY GRAY (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)
11st 11lbs Denis Paul Murphy Ballinagore (H)
Denis Paul Murphy
 
9 GIVEUPYERAULDSINS (IRE) (6yo CH M)
OCOVANGO (GB) / JILLS OSCAR (IRE) / OSCAR SCHINDLER (IRE)
11st 6lbs Bernadette A.K. Murphy
Denis Paul Murphy
 
10 ANNACASSAR (IRE) (5yo B M)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / TIMES ARE GREY (IRE) / OLDEN TIMES (GB)
11st 11lbs Anna Gannon Syndicate Kildare (F)
Ian McCarthy
 
11 CAPTAIN KATE (IRE) (5yo B M)
LIBERTARIAN (GB) / GOOGLERS GARDEN (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)
11st 11lbs Safety First Partnership
E. Sheehy
 
12 COOLINASILLAGH (IRE) (5yo B M)
MOUNT NELSON (GB) / HILLBILLY BABE (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)
11st 11lbs Noel G. Hynds
Noel G. Hynds
 
13 DIAMOND DANCER (IRE) (5yo B M)
SHIROCCO (GER) / DIAMOND SMILES (GB) / STARCRAFT (NZ)
11st 11lbs Monbeg Partnership
Sean Thomas Doyle
 
14 FADE OUT (IRE) (5yo B M)
YOUMZAIN (IRE) / FADE IN (IRE) / EXIT TO NOWHERE (USA)
11st 6lbs Four Of Us Syndicate
Ross O'Sullivan
 
15 FULL OF LIFE (FR) (5yo B M)
GREAT PRETENDER (IRE) / FULLEREN (FR) / LAVERON (GB)
11st 11lbs John C. Byrne
John C. Byrne
 
16 MOUNTAIN MISS (IRE) (7yo B M)
MAHLER (GB) / DOLPHINS VIEW (IRE) / DOLPHIN STREET (FR)
11st 11lbs G.M. Doyle Wexford (F)
G.M. Doyle
 
17 MY JETTA PLANE (IRE) (5yo B M)
JET AWAY (GB) / SHANNON CHEVI (IRE) / CHEVALIER (IRE)
11st 11lbs Gerard Fox
Gerard Fox
 
18 NELLIES MAGIC (IRE) (6yo B M)
DOYEN (IRE) / BEHARISTA (FR) / SENDAWAR (IRE)
11st 11lbs Aisling Lacey Killinick (H)
John Martin Walsh
 
19 PLEASANT AVENUE (IRE) (5yo CH M)
MAHLER (GB) / ROSIE SUSPECT (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)
11st 11lbs John Donovan
Harley Dean Dunne
 
20 SHEER MAGIC (IRE) (6yo CH M)
SHIROCCO (GER) / MAGICAL MOTHER (IRE) / MILAN (GB)
11st 6lbs Thomas Joe Browne United Hunt (F)
Eamonn Gallagher
 
21 SUITABLY SURPRISED (IRE) (5yo B M)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / BRIGHT EYES (GB) / HERNANDO (FR)
11st 11lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership
Cormac Doyle
 
22 THE BIG WESTERNER (IRE) (5yo B M)
WESTERNER (GB) / AUGUSTA BAY (GB) / OSCAR (IRE)
11st 11lbs Matthew Flynn O'Connor
Matthew Flynn O'Connor
 
23 YOUGHALVALLEY (IRE) (5yo CH M)
GETAWAY (GER) / PRESENT VALLEY (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)
11st 11lbs J. Staunton
J. Staunton
 

Preview

A couple of these need to bounce back from their latest efforts, with SUITABLY SUPRISED and Whatmakes Honey B, both somewhat below their previous best last time. The former has a solid profile, and may just edge it. Of the others, Captain Kate has run two similar races, whilst Nellies Magic has finished placed in each of her last three starts.

WARD BROTHERS RECOVERY & RECYCLING Mares Winner Of Two

Winners Of Two - 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 two Point to Point Steeplechases 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
1 DEAR RYTA (IRE) (6yo B M)
SHOLOKHOV (IRE) / DEAR BENEFIT (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)
11st 11lbs Eamonn Grainger
Alexander Ott
 
2 FANCY PROSPECT (IRE) (5yo B M)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / PATROLA (IRE) / WESTERNER (GB)
11st 11lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership
Cormac Doyle
 
3 KYLE VALLEY (IRE) (6yo B M)
DOYEN (IRE) / TOBRIGIDS (IRE) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB)
12st 2lbs Caroline Doyle
Sean Osborne
 
4 LADY MAGS (IRE) (6yo B M)
WORKFORCE (GB) / LADY PARSON (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)
12st 2lbs Patrick J. F Doyle Island (F)
Patrick J. F Doyle
 
5 MILLIE B (IRE) (6yo B M)
WORKFORCE (GB) / EBONY HOPE (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)
11st 11lbs John Mark O'Leary
Tom Keating
 
6 MILLIE SUPREME (IRE) (6yo B M)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / SUPREME MILLIE (IRE) / MILAN (GB)
11st 11lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle
 
7 MY BEST VALENTINE (IRE) (6yo B M)
MALINAS (GER) / WAS MY VALENTINE (GB) / BEST OF THE BESTS (IRE)
11st 11lbs Daniel Joseph O'Brien West Waterford (F)
Daniel Joseph O'Brien
 
8 NATIVE SONG (IRE) (7yo B M)
FAME AND GLORY (GB) / NATIVE COUNTRY (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA)
11st 11lbs Mark J. Walsh
Paul Stephen Kiely
 
9 WHATMAKES HONEY B (IRE) (5yo B M)
WORKFORCE (GB) / ANOTHER CHANCE (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)
11st 11lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate
Mary E. Doyle
 

Preview

DEAR RYTA drops down in grade, having tackled mares open company most recently when set to finish placed behind the reigning champion mare La Feline in Lisronagh. That looks like the standout piece of form from a horse that has been improving significantly of late. Kyle Valley is the obvious danger, as having she kicked off a winning run here in December that came to an end with an early fall in Carigarostig. Fancy Prospect won well last time and can step up to leave her on the shortlist.

CONNOLLYS RED MILLS 6yo+ Geldings Maiden (Nov Rdrs)

Maiden Race For 6-Y-O & Upwards Geldings Novice Riders
 
For Certified Hunters aged 6 years old and upwards, Geldings only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland. 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 ASPHALT COWBOY (IRE) (6yo B G)
GETAWAY (GER) / PARTY BELLE (GB) / SILVER PATRIARCH (IRE)
11st 11lbs Mary N. Kilduff Kildare (F)
S.G. Carey
 
2 PRIMITIC (FR) (6yo B G)
CREACHADOIR (IRE) / SISTADENN (FR) / APSIS (GB)
11st 11lbs Anna Stokes Tipperary (F)
N. Stokes
 
3 BE FIERCE (IRE) (7yo B G)
FAME AND GLORY (GB) / SUMMER STAR (IRE) / MEDICEAN (GB)
11st 11lbs Mr & Mrs Michael Moran
T.M. Walsh
 
4 BENEFIT OF PEACE (IRE) (7yo CH G)
QUEST FOR PEACE (IRE) / THE WIDOW MURPHY (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)
11st 11lbs G.M. Doyle
G.M. Doyle
 
5 BOWTIE (IRE) (9yo B G)
BIG BAD BOB (IRE) / VANITYCASE (IRE) / EDITOR'S NOTE (USA)
11st 11lbs Powers of Timahoe Syndicate
Peter J. Flood
 
6 CAN DADDY DANCE (IRE) (6yo B G)
MAHLER (GB) / KADALVILLE (FR) / KADALKO (FR)
11st 11lbs Johnny C. Hurley
Johnny C. Hurley
 
7 COIS NA TINE (IRE) (6yo B G)
FROZEN FIRE (GER) / KINSALE LADY (IRE) / PEACE OF MIND (GB)
11st 11lbs Tom Power & Annette Lawlor
John Patrick Walsh
 
8 COUSIN ZELEZNIK (IRE) (10yo B G)
ARCADIO (GER) / ROCELLA (GER) / GOOFALIK (USA)
11st 11lbs Brian P. Beggan
Brian P. Beggan
 
9 DREAMERS CHOICE (IRE) (7yo CH G)
SHIROCCO (GER) / WHATDREAMSRMADEOF (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)
11st 11lbs Sophie Elizabeth O'Neill West Wicklow (F)
Eoghan Joseph O'Neill
 
10 DUN AR AILL (IRE) (7yo B G)
LAVEROCK (IRE) / KARINGA QUEEN (IRE) / KARINGA BAY (IRE)
12st 2lbs Roger John Kiely Duhallow (F)
Alexander Ott
 
11 FOREVER ASKING (IRE) (7yo B G)
ASK (GB) / RAINBOW GALE (IRE) / RASHAR (USA)
11st 11lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle
 
12 GETAWAY KING (IRE) (6yo GR G)
GETAWAY (GER) / CALTRAS THEATRE (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)
11st 11lbs Freebooter Syndicate
John Joseph Hanlon
 
13 HOPIT MCGRATH (IRE) (8yo B G)
STEPPE DANCER (IRE) / OUR MEWS (IRE) / PERSIAN MEWS (IRE)
11st 11lbs Mrs Terry Johnston
Simon Cavanagh
 
14 HURRICANE LE DUN (FR) (7yo B G)
DOCTOR DINO (FR) / HEVIZ (FR) / TREMPOLINO (USA)
11st 11lbs Monbeg Partnership
Sean Thomas Doyle
 
15 KINGS COWBOY (IRE) (6yo BR G)
DOYEN (IRE) / TOP GARDE (FR) / KAPGARDE (FR)
11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe
 
16 MISTY FANDANGO (IRE) (6yo CH G)
OCOVANGO (GB) / VALENTINES MISTY (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)
11st 11lbs Linda Motherway
Colin Motherway
 
17 MR FRAWLEY (IRE) (7yo B G)
SAGEBURG (IRE) / CHIMINEE LAMP (IRE) / PIERRE (GB)
11st 11lbs James Joseph Stafford Ward Union (S)
Paul Stafford
 
18 SIR OLLIE (IRE) (6yo CH G)
EL SALVADOR (IRE) / DOYLE'S RIVER (IRE) / OVER THE RIVER (FR)
11st 11lbs Patrick J. F Doyle Island (F)
Patrick J. F Doyle
 
19 STAGE BURN (IRE) (6yo B G)
SAGEBURG (IRE) / SUPREME TIDE (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)
11st 11lbs William P. Murphy
William P. Murphy
 
20 WESTERN WISHES (IRE) (6yo B G)
WESTERNER (GB) / KILLOGAN LASS (IRE) / LUSO (GB)
11st 11lbs Patrick Ward North Down (F)
Patrick Ward
 

Preview

GETAWAY KING is doubly entered on this card, but if taking up this engagement for his prospective stable debut, he could be the one to side with. Well-backed ahead of his Dromahane debut for Ellmarie Holden in November, he ran respectively to suggest that he should find things easier here. Can Daddy Dance bounced back to form last time to leave him as the danger, whilst Sir Ollie and Water Wishes are others that should be respected.

MAUREEN MULLINS MEMORIAL 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: Carlow Farmers (F), Kilkenny (F), Laois (F), Kildare (F), Shillelagh & District (F) and North Kilkenny (F). 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 CARRICKFERGUS (IRE) (5yo B G)
WESTERNER (GB) / LEADER'S HALL (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE)
12st 2lbs Cobajay Syndicate
Aidan Fitzgerald
 
2 DREAMERS CHOICE (IRE) (7yo CH G)
SHIROCCO (GER) / WHATDREAMSRMADEOF (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)
12st 2lbs Sophie Elizabeth O'Neill West Wicklow (F)
Eoghan Joseph O'Neill
 
3 URANUS D'ARTAIX (FR) (6yo B G)
KITKOU (FR) / PAQUITA D'ARTAIX (FR) / PASTERNAK (GB)
12st 2lbs Cobajay Syndicate
Aidan Fitzgerald
 
4 GETAWAY KING (IRE) (6yo GR G)
GETAWAY (GER) / CALTRAS THEATRE (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)
12st 2lbs Freebooter Syndicate
John Joseph Hanlon
 
5 HOLD YOUR GROUND (IRE) (5yo B M)
CHAMPS ELYSEES (GB) / BROOKLYN BABE (IRE) / ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR)
11st 6lbs Ray McDonnell & Rachel O'Neill
John Joseph Hanlon
 
6 MANFROMSNOWYRIVER (IRE) (5yo GR G)
MILAN (GB) / CEOL TIRE (IRE) / ROSELIER (FR)
12st 2lbs The O'Toole Family Partnership Carlow Farmers (F)
William P. Murphy
 
7 STAGE BURN (IRE) (6yo B G)
SAGEBURG (IRE) / SUPREME TIDE (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)
11st 11lbs William P. Murphy
William P. Murphy
 
8 DUNNES HILL (IRE) (6yo B G)
SAGEBURG (IRE) / HEN RIOGH (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)
12st 2lbs Tom White
C.W.J. Farrell
 
9 KINGS COWBOY (IRE) (6yo BR G)
DOYEN (IRE) / TOP GARDE (FR) / KAPGARDE (FR)
12st 2lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe
 
10 OUR SHANE (IRE) (5yo B GR G)
KALANISI (IRE) / OH SO SMART (IRE) / TURGEON (USA)
12st 2lbs Gary O'Hagan
Ian McCarthy
 
11 TOKLA (IRE) (5yo B G)
FAMOUS NAME (GB) / CEOLA (IRE) / MR DINOS (IRE)
12st 2lbs N. O'Reilly
E. Sheehy
 

Preview

This race produced two Punchestown festival winners last year, with Bishopscourt Cup victor Fr Gilligansvoyage dead-heating with the subsequent Ladies Cup winner Three By Two, so there will be plenty of interest in this edition, and GETAWAY KING could be the one to side with. Well-backed ahead of his debut at Dromahane for Ellmarie Holden, he finished a creditable third and should find things easier on his first outing for new connections. Our Shane has to prove that he was not flattered by his Carrigarostig run, whilst Dreamers Choice has a good bit of experience.
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