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.
Did You Know?
“Borris point-to-point is former Ireland and Leinster rugby star, Sean O Briens local track”.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 |
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| 1 | QUANTUM QUEST (IRE) (4yo B G) IDAHO (IRE) / BLACKWATER MIST (IRE) / SCORPION (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Baltimore Stables Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Mary E. Doyle |
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| 2 | VIRGO CLARO (FR) (4yo B G) MONTMARTRE (FR) / BRUNE VIRGINIA (FR) / NICKNAME (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Baltimore Stables Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Mary E. Doyle |
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| 3 | CHER MONSIEUR (FR) (4yo CH G) CASTLE DU BERLAIS (FR) / MA CHERE AMIE (FR) / ZANZIBARI (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Matchmaker Syndicate | Island (F) Robert James |
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| 4 | DRACO MALFOY (IRE) (4yo BR G) HARZAND (IRE) / TWO ROSES (IRE) / VINNIE ROE (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Matchmaker Syndicate | Island (F) Robert James |
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| 5 | EMPIRE SUCCES (FR) (4yo B G) NO RISK AT ALL (FR) / FRIJA ERIA (FR) / KADALKO (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Matchmaker Syndicate | Island (F) Robert James |
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| 6 | HE CAN'T DANCE (IRE) (4yo GR G) JUKEBOX JURY (IRE) / FAIRY TALE (FR) / SPANISH MOON (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Matchmaker Syndicate | Island (F) Robert James |
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| 7 | OUTER BANKS (IRE) (4yo B G) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / LADY PIPPA (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Matchmaker Syndicate | Island (F) Robert James |
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| 8 | NOTIMELIKEDPRESENT (IRE) (4yo B BR G) OCOVANGO (GB) / WHATWILLWECALLHER (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | J.P. McManus | Co.Clare (H) Derek O'Connor |
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| 9 | SHUFFLE THE DECK (IRE) (4yo B G) WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / A COUNTRY GIRL (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
11st 11lbs | J.P. McManus | Co.Clare (H) Derek O'Connor |
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| 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 |
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| 11 | STRAITFROMTEXAS (IRE) (4yo B G) MILAN (GB) / WELL TUNED (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 12 | TIME IS A THIEF (IRE) (4yo CH G) DOYEN (IRE) / CARRIGEEN ASPEN (IRE) / INDIAN RIVER (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 13 | AVICHI IN THE PARK (IRE) (4yo B G) WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / AVICHI (IRE) / YEATS (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership | Island (F) Cormac Doyle |
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| 14 | MONDOUI'BOY (FR) (4yo B G) CASTLE DU BERLAIS (FR) / MONDOVI (FR) / LINDA'S LAD (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership | Island (F) Cormac Doyle |
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| 15 | ATLANTIC POWER (IRE) (4yo B G) WESTERNER (GB) / ADARENNA (IRE) / NAYEF (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Denis Paul Murphy | Ballinagore (H) Denis Paul Murphy |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 19 | LINE OUT (FR) (4yo BR G) SAINT DES SAINTS (FR) / LA FORET (FR) / FORESTIER (FR) |
11st 11lbs | The Weddings and Wakes Syndicate | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 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 |
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| 21 | STEEL SOLDIER (IRE) (4yo GR G) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / GAYE ANNIE (IRE) / TIKKANEN (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Susan Traynor | Ballinagore (H) Mary E. Doyle |
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| 22 | LIBRE DE CHOEUR (FR) (4yo B G) CHOEUR DU NORD (FR) / LIBRE LADY (GB) / LIBRETTIST (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Cobajay Syndicate | Stonehall (H) Aidan Fitzgerald |
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| 23 | COUNT OF VENDOME (IRE) (4yo GR G) GETAWAY (GER) / OUR KATIE (IRE) / DR MASSINI (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Carol O'Connor | Co.Clare (H) Derek O'Connor |
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| 24 | CALL ME EARLY (IRE) (4yo B G) LUCKY SPEED (IRE) / VICKY'S MUSIC (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Warren Ewing | East Antrim (H) Warren Ewing |
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| 25 | HIGH DANCER (GB) (4yo B G) NORSE DANCER (IRE) / UP HIGH (GB) / MALINAS (GER) |
11st 11lbs | Tom Keating | Clonmel (H) Tom Keating |
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| 26 | JACK'S JURY (IRE) (4yo GR G) JUKEBOX JURY (IRE) / SHEDAN (IRE) / PERPENDICULAR (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Paul Holden | Kilkenny(F) Ellmarie Holden |
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| 27 | KING CONOR (IRE) (4yo B G) GETAWAY (GER) / BELLA VENEZIA (IRE) / MILAN (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Peter J. Flood | Kildare (F) Peter J. Flood |
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| 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 |
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| 29 | MOON ROCKET (IRE) (4yo BR G) DOYEN (IRE) / SEA ROCKET (IRE) / SHANTOU (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Monbeg Partnership | Island (F) Sean Thomas Doyle |
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| 30 | MOSSY FEN ROAD (IRE) (4yo B G) FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / MOLLY DUFFY (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Monbeg Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Donnchadh Doyle |
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| 31 | PASSING PLEASURE (GB) (4yo B G) PASSING GLANCE (GB) / JUST FOR PLEASURE (IRE) / KAYF TARA (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Connie Rooney | Island (F) J.P. Brennan |
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| 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 |
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| 33 | YORGUNNABEPLUCKY (GB) (4yo B G) YORGUNNABELUCKY (USA) / AMICUS (GB) / XAAR (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Caitriona Goff | Island (F) 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 |
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| 1 | BRIDE ROVERS ABU (IRE) (5yo B G) GATEWOOD (GB) / GORTNAHORNA LASS (IRE) / COIN SILVER (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Baltimore Stables Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Mary E. Doyle |
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| 2 | JARDIN D'EBENE (FR) (5yo B G) FALCO (USA) / PIBALE (FR) / CYBORG (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Baltimore Stables Syndicate | Mary E. Doyle |
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| 3 | TEA WITH ME (IRE) (5yo B G) SHOLOKHOV (IRE) / COOLDANIEL (IRE) / ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Baltimore Stables Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Mary E. Doyle |
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| 4 | DEVILSINTHEDETAIL (IRE) (5yo B G) LAVEROCK (IRE) / PURE MADNESS (IRE) / ALDERBROOK (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 5 | JE SUIS SPECIAL (FR) (5yo B G) DOCTOR DINO (FR) / ULTRA SPECIALE (FR) / ROBIN DES PRES (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 6 | POWEROFJET (IRE) (5yo B G) JET AWAY (GB) / OUR DOT (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Monbeg Partnership | Island (F) Sean Thomas Doyle |
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| 7 | STANDUPANDDELIVER (GB) (5yo B G) BLUE BRESIL (FR) / SUSIE POTTER (GB) / SULAMANI (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Monbeg Partnership | Island (F) Sean Thomas Doyle |
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| 8 | DESTINATION DUBAI (IRE) (5yo B G) SANDMASON (GB) / MRS MOUSE (IRE) / DUBAI DESTINATION (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Monbeg Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Donnchadh Doyle |
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| 9 | DISGUISEDLIMIT (IRE) (5yo B G) MAHLER (GB) / BLESSINGINDISGUISE (IRE) / LUSO (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Monbeg Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Donnchadh Doyle |
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| 10 | JOREBEL (FR) (5yo B G) JOSHUA TREE (IRE) / NATAREBELLE (FR) / SMADOUN (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Monbeg Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Donnchadh Doyle |
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| 11 | SMALL TOWN KID (IRE) (5yo BR G) GETAWAY (GER) / KNOCKNAREE LADY (IRE) / ARAKAN (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Monbeg Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Donnchadh Doyle |
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| 12 | JET LIGHT (FR) (5yo BL G) COKORIKO (FR) / OR LIGHT (FR) / SLEEPING CAR (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Denis Paul Murphy | Ballinagore (H) Denis Paul Murphy |
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| 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 | Ballinagore (H) Denis Paul Murphy |
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| 14 | CHASINGOUTTHEBLUES (IRE) (5yo B G) SEA MOON (GB) / BALLY TUTU (IRE) / SHANTOU (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Benjamin Halsall | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 15 | SHERLOCK BOUM (FR) (5yo B G) BUCK'S BOUM (FR) / SHERADAME (FR) / RIFAPOUR (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Rodman Moorhead | Ballinagore (H) Mary E. Doyle |
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| 16 | DARK SOLDIER (IRE) (5yo B G) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / LADY PIPPA (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Cullen House Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Matthew Flynn O'Connor |
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| 17 | FINAL DEMAND (IRE) (5yo B G) WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / ZUZKA (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Matthew Flynn O'Connor | Ballinagore (H) Matthew Flynn O'Connor |
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| 18 | BAMFORD PARK (IRE) (5yo CH G) MOUNT NELSON (GB) / BETTY'S DIAMOND (IRE) / MOUNTAIN HIGH (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | William James Hunter | East Down (F) Brian A. Hamilton |
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| 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 |
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| 20 | MILLFORCE (IRE) (5yo B G) WORKFORCE (GB) / KOLALIYA (FR) / KAHYASI (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Orphan Girl Syndicate | Island (F) Liam Kenny |
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| 21 | PLANET NEPTUNE (IRE) (5yo B G) AFFINISEA (IRE) / MOUNTAIN ROSE (IRE) / ROSELIER (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Gavan Kinch | Island (F) Liam Kenny |
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| 22 | ALWAYS A REASON (IRE) (5yo B G) ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL (USA) / GAYE ANNIE (IRE) / TIKKANEN (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Laura Scallan | Killinick (H) Mark J. Scallan |
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| 23 | BEAUFORT BREEZE (IRE) (5yo B G) LUCKY SPEED (IRE) / SUMMER TALK (IRE) / SANDMASON (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Jan Kennedy | Tipperary (F) N. Stokes |
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| 24 | BOBS DREAM (IRE) (5yo B G) SHOLOKHOV (IRE) / DREAM LASS (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership | Island (F) Cormac Doyle |
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| 25 | COOLBERRIN HILL (IRE) (5yo B G) COURT CAVE (IRE) / SIMPLY BELLINGHAM (IRE) / SIMPLY GREAT (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Noel G. Hynds | Newry (H) Noel G. Hynds |
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| 26 | DAYTIME FRIEND (IRE) (5yo B G) ARCTIC COSMOS (USA) / GO BACK EILEEN (IRE) / KRIS KIN (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Gearoid O'Loughlin | Island (F) Gearoid O'Loughlin |
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| 27 | EL TORO ROCCO (IRE) (5yo CH G) SHIROCCO (GER) / EARTHSHAN (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Emmet Mullins | Island (F) Emmet Mullins |
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| 28 | LOCKED BOX (IRE) (5yo B G) BEAT HOLLOW (GB) / EVENING MIST (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Ballymaglassan Farm Partnership | Kildare (F) C.W.J. Farrell |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 31 | MIGHTY MOUNT (IRE) (5yo B G) MOUNT NELSON (GB) / COQUINE D'AUNOU (FR) / MARTALINE (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Harley Dean Dunne | Island (F) Harley Dean Dunne |
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| 32 | MOUNTAIN AHEAD (IRE) (5yo B G) MOUNT NELSON (GB) / KYLEBEG KRYSTLE (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Redbridge Stables | Killinick (H) Michael R. Murphy |
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| 33 | OUTLAW PARK (IRE) (5yo B G) WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / ONE COOL DAME (IRE) / WESTERNER (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Mrs B. Power | Waterford (F) Paul Power |
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| 34 | PRICEFORLOVE (IRE) (5yo B G) SANS FRONTIERES (IRE) / AISLING GHEAL (IRE) / SHIROCCO (GER) |
12st 2lbs | Shane C. Byrne | Ballinagore (H) R.P. Rath |
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| 35 | RELIANCE KID (FR) (5yo CH G) RELIABLE MAN (GB) / DEMOCRATIE (FR) / BALLINGARRY (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Joanne Corish | Killinick (H) Thomas Corish |
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| 36 | RIGHT LETS GO (IRE) (5yo B G) MAHLER (GB) / DANCE ON DEPLOY (IRE) / DEPLOY (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Linda Motherway | Killeagh (H) Colin Motherway |
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| 37 | SECRET ALLY (IRE) (5yo B G) MILAN (GB) / THE BRASS LADY (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Jim O'Neill | Island (F) Jim O'Neill |
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| 38 | SUNSHINE DIAMOND (IRE) (5yo B G) NOTNOWCATO (GB) / LUAS LUSO (IRE) / LUSO (GB) |
12st 2lbs | George R. Williams | Anthony Mullins |
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| 39 | THE CLONMEL KID (IRE) (5yo B G) YOUMZAIN (IRE) / DOWNSOUTH (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Warren Ewing | East Antrim (H) Warren Ewing |
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| 40 | WHATUDOING (IRE) (5yo B G) MILAN (GB) / SHAMROCK MISS (IRE) / BOB'S RETURN (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Tom Keating | Clonmel (H) 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 |
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| 1 | MIND YOUR BUSINESS (IRE) (5yo B M) MILAN (GB) / SAGARICH (FR) / SAGAMIX (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Baltimore Stables Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Mary E. Doyle |
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| 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 |
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| 3 | WHATMAKES HONEY B (IRE) (5yo B M) WORKFORCE (GB) / ANOTHER CHANCE (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Baltimore Stables Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Mary E. Doyle |
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| 4 | FIDDLEDEE (IRE) (5yo B M) CHAMPS ELYSEES (GB) / WHISPER ROCK (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Rebecca Surman | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 5 | LINDEVILLE (IRE) (5yo B M) FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / MARDALE (IRE) / ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 6 | LUCKY LIONESS (IRE) (5yo B M) LUCKY SPEED (IRE) / TEFFIA ROSE (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Michael J. Murphy | Ballinagore (H) Donnchadh Doyle |
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| 7 | PENNY SWEETS (GB) (5yo CH M) NATHANIEL (IRE) / PARTHENOS (GB) / TIGER HILL (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Monbeg Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Donnchadh Doyle |
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| 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 |
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| 9 | 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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| 10 | ANNACASSAR (IRE) (5yo B M) FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / TIMES ARE GREY (IRE) / OLDEN TIMES (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Anna Gannon Syndicate | Kildare (F) Ian McCarthy |
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| 11 | CAPTAIN KATE (IRE) (5yo B M) LIBERTARIAN (GB) / GOOGLERS GARDEN (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Safety First Partnership | Kilkenny(F) E. Sheehy |
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| 12 | COOLINASILLAGH (IRE) (5yo B M) MOUNT NELSON (GB) / HILLBILLY BABE (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Noel G. Hynds | Newry (H) Noel G. Hynds |
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| 13 | DIAMOND DANCER (IRE) (5yo B M) SHIROCCO (GER) / DIAMOND SMILES (GB) / STARCRAFT (NZ) |
11st 11lbs | Monbeg Partnership | Island (F) Sean Thomas Doyle |
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| 14 | FADE OUT (IRE) (5yo B M) YOUMZAIN (IRE) / FADE IN (IRE) / EXIT TO NOWHERE (USA) |
11st 6lbs | Four Of Us Syndicate | Kildare (F) Ross O'Sullivan |
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| 15 | FULL OF LIFE (FR) (5yo B M) GREAT PRETENDER (IRE) / FULLEREN (FR) / LAVERON (GB) |
11st 11lbs | John C. Byrne | Killinick (H) John C. Byrne |
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| 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 |
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| 17 | MY JETTA PLANE (IRE) (5yo B M) JET AWAY (GB) / SHANNON CHEVI (IRE) / CHEVALIER (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Gerard Fox | Ward Union (S) Gerard Fox |
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| 18 | NELLIES MAGIC (IRE) (6yo B M) DOYEN (IRE) / BEHARISTA (FR) / SENDAWAR (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Michael Reck | Killinick (H) John Martin Walsh |
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| 19 | PLEASANT AVENUE (IRE) (5yo CH M) MAHLER (GB) / ROSIE SUSPECT (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 11lbs | John Donovan | North Tipperary (F) Harley Dean Dunne |
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| 20 | SHEER MAGIC (IRE) (6yo CH M) SHIROCCO (GER) / MAGICAL MOTHER (IRE) / MILAN (GB) |
11st 6lbs | Thomas Joe Browne | United Hunt (F) Eamonn Gallagher |
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| 21 | SUITABLY SURPRISED (IRE) (5yo B M) WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / BRIGHT EYES (GB) / HERNANDO (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership | Island (F) Cormac Doyle |
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| 22 | THE BIG WESTERNER (IRE) (5yo B M) WESTERNER (GB) / AUGUSTA BAY (GB) / OSCAR (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Matthew Flynn O'Connor | Ballinagore (H) Matthew Flynn O'Connor |
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| 23 | YOUGHALVALLEY (IRE) (5yo CH M) GETAWAY (GER) / PRESENT VALLEY (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 11lbs | J. Staunton | Co.Clare (H) 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 |
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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 | FANCY PROSPECT (IRE) (5yo B M) COURT CAVE (IRE) / PATROLA (IRE) / WESTERNER (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership | Island (F) Cormac Doyle |
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| 3 | KYLE VALLEY (IRE) (6yo B M) DOYEN (IRE) / TOBRIGIDS (IRE) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Caroline Doyle | Shillelagh & District (F) Sean Osborne |
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| 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 |
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| 5 | MILLIE B (IRE) (6yo B M) WORKFORCE (GB) / EBONY HOPE (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB) |
11st 11lbs | John Mark O'Leary | Clonmel (H) Tom Keating |
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| 6 | MILLIE SUPREME (IRE) (6yo B M) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / SUPREME MILLIE (IRE) / MILAN (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Monbeg Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Donnchadh Doyle |
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| 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) Garry Aherne |
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| 8 | NATIVE SONG (IRE) (7yo B M) FAME AND GLORY (GB) / NATIVE COUNTRY (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Mark J. Walsh | Lismore (H) Paul Stephen Kiely |
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| 9 | WHATMAKES HONEY B (IRE) (5yo B M) WORKFORCE (GB) / ANOTHER CHANCE (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Baltimore Stables Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) 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 |
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| 1 | ASPHALT COWBOY (IRE) (6yo B G) GETAWAY (GER) / PARTY BELLE (GB) / SILVER PATRIARCH (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Mary N. Kilduff | Bree (F) S.G. Carey |
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| 2 | PRIMITIC (FR) (6yo B G) CREACHADOIR (IRE) / SISTADENN (FR) / APSIS (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 3 | BE FIERCE (IRE) (7yo B G) FAME AND GLORY (GB) / SUMMER STAR (IRE) / MEDICEAN (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Mr & Mrs Michael Moran | Kildare (F) T.M. Walsh |
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| 4 | BENEFIT OF PEACE (IRE) (7yo CH G) QUEST FOR PEACE (IRE) / THE WIDOW MURPHY (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB) |
11st 11lbs | G.M. Doyle | Wexford (F) G.M. Doyle |
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| 5 | BOWTIE (IRE) (9yo B G) BIG BAD BOB (IRE) / VANITYCASE (IRE) / EDITOR'S NOTE (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Powers of Timahoe Syndicate | South County Dublin(H) Peter J. Flood |
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| 6 | CAN DADDY DANCE (IRE) (6yo B G) MAHLER (GB) / KADALVILLE (FR) / KADALKO (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Johnny C. Hurley | Killeagh (H) Johnny C. Hurley |
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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 | COUSIN ZELEZNIK (IRE) (10yo B G) ARCADIO (GER) / ROCELLA (GER) / GOOFALIK (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Brian P. Beggan | Fingal (H) Brian P. Beggan |
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| 9 | DREAMERS CHOICE (IRE) (7yo CH G) SHIROCCO (GER) / WHATDREAMSRMADEOF (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Cobajay Syndicate | Carlow Farmers (F) Aidan Fitzgerald |
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| 10 | DUN AR AILL (IRE) (7yo B G) LAVEROCK (IRE) / KARINGA QUEEN (IRE) / KARINGA BAY (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Alexander Ott | Duhallow (F) Alexander Ott |
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| 11 | FOREVER ASKING (IRE) (7yo B G) ASK (GB) / RAINBOW GALE (IRE) / RASHAR (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Monbeg Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Donnchadh Doyle |
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| 12 | GETAWAY KING (IRE) (6yo GR G) GETAWAY (GER) / CALTRAS THEATRE (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Freebooter Syndicate | Kilkenny(F) John Joseph Hanlon |
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| 13 | HOPIT MCGRATH (IRE) (8yo B G) STEPPE DANCER (IRE) / OUR MEWS (IRE) / PERSIAN MEWS (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Mrs Terry Johnston | Westmeath (F) Simon Cavanagh |
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| 14 | 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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| 15 | KINGS COWBOY (IRE) (6yo BR G) DOYEN (IRE) / TOP GARDE (FR) / KAPGARDE (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Nicholas Teehan | Kilkenny(F) Louise G. Lyons |
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| 16 | MISTY FANDANGO (IRE) (6yo CH G) OCOVANGO (GB) / VALENTINES MISTY (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Linda Motherway | Killeagh (H) Colin Motherway |
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| 17 | MR FRAWLEY (IRE) (7yo B G) SAGEBURG (IRE) / CHIMINEE LAMP (IRE) / PIERRE (GB) |
11st 11lbs | James Joseph Stafford | Ward Union (S) Paul Stafford |
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| 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 |
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| 19 | STAGE BURN (IRE) (6yo B G) SAGEBURG (IRE) / SUPREME TIDE (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB) |
11st 11lbs | William P. Murphy | Carlow Farmers (F) William P. Murphy |
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| 20 | WESTERN WISHES (IRE) (6yo B G) WESTERNER (GB) / KILLOGAN LASS (IRE) / LUSO (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Anna Stokes | Island (F) N. Stokes |
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 |
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| 1 | CARRICKFERGUS (IRE) (5yo B G) WESTERNER (GB) / LEADER'S HALL (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Cobajay Syndicate | Carlow Farmers (F) Aidan Fitzgerald |
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| 2 | 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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| 3 | URANUS D'ARTAIX (FR) (6yo B G) KITKOU (FR) / PAQUITA D'ARTAIX (FR) / PASTERNAK (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Cobajay Syndicate | Carlow Farmers (F) Aidan Fitzgerald |
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| 4 | GETAWAY KING (IRE) (6yo GR G) GETAWAY (GER) / CALTRAS THEATRE (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Freebooter Syndicate | Kilkenny(F) John Joseph Hanlon |
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| 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 | Carlow Farmers (F) John Joseph Hanlon |
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| 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 |
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| 7 | STAGE BURN (IRE) (6yo B G) SAGEBURG (IRE) / SUPREME TIDE (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB) |
11st 11lbs | William P. Murphy | Carlow Farmers (F) William P. Murphy |
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| 8 | DUNNES HILL (IRE) (6yo B G) SAGEBURG (IRE) / HEN RIOGH (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Tom White | Kildare (F) C.W.J. Farrell |
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| 9 | KINGS COWBOY (IRE) (6yo BR G) DOYEN (IRE) / TOP GARDE (FR) / KAPGARDE (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Nicholas Teehan | Kilkenny(F) Louise G. Lyons |
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| 10 | OUR SHANE (IRE) (5yo B GR G) KALANISI (IRE) / OH SO SMART (IRE) / TURGEON (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Gary O'Hagan | Kildare (F) Ian McCarthy |
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| 11 | TOKLA (IRE) (5yo B G) FAMOUS NAME (GB) / CEOLA (IRE) / MR DINOS (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | N. O'Reilly | Kilkenny(F) 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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