CASTLETOWN-GEOGHEGAN

Gates Open: 11:30
First Race: 13:00
Admission Prices: €10
Online Ticket Offer: N/A

Track Biography:

The first Westmeath Foxhounds point-to-point took place in Loughegar in 1875. The Westmeath Foxhounds point to point committee have been holding meetings in Castletown Geoghegan for almost forty years. Prior to that, meetings were held at Mullingar Racecourse at Newbrook and Cullion, now the venue of Mullingar Showgrounds and Mullingar Rugby grounds.

During our Spring fixture we have one of the most prestigious contests run in the point-to-point circuit, the Barbour Cup. It has been the race where many racing stars have returned to point-to-pointing to run in Open Lightweights and have taken part in this historic race.

In addition, many young horses who have won their maiden here, have continued very successful careers on the track.For example previous course winner,  It Takes Time won the Ascot Gold Cup and wasthird in the Stayers Hurdle at the Cheltenham festival aswell as finshing fourth in the English Grand National. Royal Caviar, who won his maiden in 2013, went on to win four times on the track as well as finishing fourth in the 2017 Arkle chase at the Cheltenham festival.

Castletown-Geoghegan Point-to-Point Races

Castletown-Geoghegan,
Mullingar,
Co. Westmeath
N91 DA50


Contact Details

Heather Kiernan - 0877599416

How To Get There

By Road

Castletown-Geoghegan is 93km west of Dublin and 124km east of Galway.

From Dublin  - Take the M4 out of Dublin. At junction 12, take the M6 (signposted Athlone.) Leave the M6 for Kilbeggan at Junction 5. Then follow the signs for Kilbeggan Racecourse.

From Kilbeggan -  Take R389 to Castletown Geoghegan. Turn left in the village of Castletown Geoghegan at the church (L5230.) The course is 1.5km futher on this road on the righthand side.

From Mullingar - Take the R390 and follow the signs from Ballinea.

By Air

Castletown-Geoghegan is situated an hour and 10 minutes from Dublin Airport.

Eircode

N91 DA50

 

Did You Know?

“The brother of One Direction star Niall Horan got married in St Michael's Church in Castletown-Geoghegan beside the point-to-point track in 2013”.

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A Day At The Races

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Facilities

We have an extensive car parking area which offers a brilliant view of the whole track.

This allows you to bring your picnic in the boot of your vehicle which you can enjoy with your family and friends during the day’s racing.

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

 

Food

 We have outside caterers who supply a variety of tasty hot foods such as burgers, sausages and chips.

Rogan's Smokehouse will also be on site selling their famous Whiskey Oakwood Smoked Bacon and Applewood Sausages served on a bread roll.

There is also confectionaries for children and the adults with a sweet tooth all of which are reasonably priced.

Beverages

Our outside caterers sell teas, coffees and soft drinks to keep you warm during your days racing.

The Country Tea House will be in presence on Sunday selling Barista Coffee and Freshly Baked Goods.

There are also three pubs in the nearby village of Castletown-Geoghegan where there is always a great welcome and atmosphere for patrons before and after 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.

Yes, we allow dogs to attend the point-to-point. However, we do ask that all dogs are 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 fancy picking-up something tasty on the go.

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 an ATM on your way to the races if you are passing through Kilbeggan or Mullingar.

Amenities

A day at Castletown-Geoghegan point-to-point races is the ideal day out for all the family in the heart of the Irish countryside.

You have 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.

There is great excitement for racegoers as once you have picked out your favourite horse you can proceed to the bookies to have a little flutter.

Nothing beats the excitement of the closing stages of a race and our track ensures that you have a birdseye view. Our final fence and finishing straight are both fantastic viewing points for both spectators in their cars and spectators on foot.

Castletown-Geoghegans course is only a ten-minute drive from the picturesque Lough Ennell where the hugley popular Lilliput Adventure centre is located. If you would like to make a weekend of your time in the Midlands, Lilliput has something to offer for all of the family. If Kayaking or obstacle courses arent what you are after, why not call into Belvedere House and gardens located only 15 minutes from the point-to-point. 

 

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Entries

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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 THE ICE LEADER (IRE) (4yo B G)
ICE BREEZE (GB) / JEREMYS DREAM (IRE) / JEREMY (USA)		 11st 11lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Mary E. Doyle		  
2 THE STORMY RANGER (FR) (4yo B G)
STORM THE STARS (USA) / SIENNA BELLA (GB) / ANABAA (USA)		 11st 6lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Mary E. Doyle		  
3 DANCING FRUITS (IRE) (4yo B G)
GETAWAY (GER) / WATTLE BRIDGE (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Paul Holden Kilkenny(F)
Ellmarie Holden		  
4 NIKOLAVS OTTO (IRE) (4yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / DEADLY PURSUIT (IRE) / SUBTLE POWER (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Paul Holden Kilkenny(F)
Ellmarie Holden		  
5 BE MY FORTUNE (IRE) (4yo B G)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / FENCOTE BELLE (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Matchmaker Syndicate Island (F)
Robert James		  
6 LEO SUN (FR) (4yo B G)
BATHYRHON (GER) / BELLE NAMIX (FR) / AL NAMIX (FR)		 11st 6lbs Matchmaker Syndicate Island (F)
Robert James		  
7 STENKA RAZIN (IRE) (4yo B G)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / RUSSIAN MEMORIES (FR) / SLICKLY (FR)		 11st 6lbs Matchmaker Syndicate Island (F)
Robert James		  
8 FORTIS ET LIBER (GB) (4yo B G)
MAXIOS (GB) / SIXTY'S BELLE (GB) / GOLD WELL (GB)		 11st 6lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
9 KING OF WESTEROS (IRE) (4yo B G)
WESTERNER (GB) / RUDI TUESDAY (IRE) / RUDIMENTARY (USA)		 11st 6lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
10 MONTEVALLO (IRE) (4yo BR G)
MAXIOS (GB) / WEST BRIDGE (IRE) / YEATS (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
11 ORDER OF CHOICE (IRE) (4yo B G)
ORDER OF ST GEORGE (IRE) / MAEBH (IRE) / DOYEN (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
12 INEDIT D'AMOUR (FR) (4yo B G)
BEAUMEC DE HOUELLE (FR) / SWEET LOVE (FR) / DIAMOND BOY (FR)		 11st 6lbs Carol O'Connor Co.Clare (H)
Derek O'Connor		  
13 JAYCEE REIDY (IRE) (4yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / MARIE DES ANGES (FR) / BALLINGARRY (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Carol O'Connor Co.Clare (H)
Derek O'Connor		  
14 BALLYEAGLE (GB) (4yo B G)
SUCCESS DAYS (IRE) / NIGHT AT TARA (GB) / KAYF TARA (GB)		 11st 6lbs W.W. Dennison Mid-Antrim (H)
Caroline McCaldin		  
15 BOY OF MONTEGO BAY (FR) (4yo B G)
DINK (FR) / MONTEGO BAY (GER) / ROCK OF GIBRALTAR (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Caitriona Goff Island (F)
Michael Goff		  
16 CARRILLO (IRE) (4yo BR G)
VADAMOS (FR) / SHANNON THEATRE (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Partnership Island (F)
Sean Thomas Doyle		  
17 CARRY ON STAR (IRE) (4yo CH G)
HILLSTAR (GB) / LIL SOPHELLA (IRE) / INDIAN HAVEN (GB)		 11st 6lbs J.P. Baragry United Hunt (F)
J.P. Baragry		  
18 ETERNAL REWARD (IRE) (4yo B G)
MAHLER (GB) / THEGREATESTREWARD (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 11st 11lbs Margaret Mullins Kilkenny(F)
Margaret Mullins		  
19 JET AWAY ISLAND (IRE) (4yo CH G)
JET AWAY (GB) / GALOON ISLAND (IRE) / BEAT HOLLOW (GB)		 11st 6lbs Redbridge Stables Killinick (H)
Michael R. Murphy		  
20 JURASSIC BOB (IRE) (4yo B G)
SHOLOKHOV (IRE) / BON CHIC (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 6lbs James Robinson Kildare (F)
Adrian Murray		  
21 MILLY ANN (IRE) (4yo B M)
MILAN (GB) / ROLANNA (IRE) / STRATEGIC PRINCE (GB)		 11st 1lbs Martin Diarmuid O'Sullivan Ballinagore (H)
Martin Diarmuid O'Sullivan		  
22 RATTLIN HOME (IRE) (4yo B G)
EL SALVADOR (IRE) / RAINBOWS AT DAWN (GB) / BLACK SAM BELLAMY (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Turbine Syndicate Killinick (H)
Garrett L. Murphy		  
23 RIVERSTOWN BOY (IRE) (4yo B G)
YEATS (IRE) / SWEET DESTINATION (IRE) / DUBAI DESTINATION (USA)		 11st 6lbs The Unbelievables Syndicates United Hunt (F)
Garrett J. Ahern		  
24 THEWAYBACKHOME (IRE) (4yo B G)
VALIRANN (FR) / YOURELOOKINWELL (IRE) / GOLD WELL (GB)		 11st 6lbs Peter J. Flood South Westmeath (H)
Peter J. Flood		  
25 UNKNOWN STRANGER (IRE) (4yo BR G)
MAXIOS (GB) / MILLYS GIRL (IRE) / INDIAN DANEHILL (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Mary Doyle Golden Vale (F)
P.M.J. Doyle		  
26 VALTTERI ITS JAMES (IRE) (4yo B G)
POET'S WORD (IRE) / BRUENS FOLLY (IRE) / JEREMY (USA)		 11st 6lbs Aidan P. Byrne Wexford (F)
Robert Tector		  

Preview

Rob James could have a strong hand in the outcome of this race, as his BE MY FORTUNE and Stenka Razin both finished placed last season, with the former only beaten by a length at Tattersalls in May. Riverstown Boy only faced three rivals on debut, but his runners-up effort has to be respected, whilst Inedit Damour is an interesting recruit from France. The bay ran six times for Francois Nicolle, finishing second over fences at Saint-Brieuc and that should stand to him here.

MURPHYS PUB, DYSART 5&6yo Mares Maiden

Maiden Race For 5 & 6-Y-O Mares
 
For Certified Hunters aged 5 and 6 years old, Mares only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland
(Prize Money €2000, Winner: €1400; Second: €400; Third: €200)

Weights: 11st 11lbs About 3 Miles 

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 ERSUDALY (GB) (5yo B M)
KAYF TARA (GB) / POLAR PRESENT (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 6lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
2 KANO DE THAIX (FR) (5yo GR M)
MASKED MARVEL (GB) / MAYA (FR) / KENDARGENT (FR)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
3 RADIATOR SPRINGS (IRE) (5yo B M)
DOYEN (IRE) / MA MINX (IRE) / SHANTOU (USA)		 11st 6lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
4 CHIQUE ANGEL (IRE) (6yo B M)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / MARIE DES ANGES (FR) / BALLINGARRY (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Cobajay Syndicate Stonehall (H)
Aidan Fitzgerald		  
5 GODBLESSYOUROSIE (IRE) (6yo B M)
LAURO (GER) / TREXIT (IRE) / EXIT TO NOWHERE (USA)		 11st 6lbs Liam O'Farrell Meath (F)
Liam O'Farrell		  
6 GOOD GIRL JESS (IRE) (5yo B M)
LUCKY SPEED (IRE) / ISNT DAT RIGHT (IRE) / GAMUT (IRE)		 11st 6lbs J.P. Dunne South Westmeath (H)
Thomas Cleary		  
7 LIVING MY LIFE (IRE) (6yo B M)
POUR MOI (IRE) / CASTLE JANE (IRE) / WESTERNER (GB)		 11st 6lbs Wendy Normile Scarteen (F)
John F. Gleeson		  
8 MISS CHIPLEY (IRE) (5yo B M)
OL' MAN RIVER (IRE) / LONELY SKY (IRE) / BLUEPRINT (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Robert Moloney Killeady (H)
Robert Moloney		  
9 QUEEN OF THE GALES (IRE) (5yo B M)
WINGS OF EAGLES (FR) / TORNIC ARC (IRE) / ARCADIO (GER)		 11st 6lbs Patrick Pyne United Hunt (F)
Garrett J. Ahern		  
10 RAISE YOUR WINGS (IRE) (5yo B M)
YOUMZAIN (IRE) / COOLADURRAGH (IRE) / TOPANOORA (IRE)		 11st 6lbs The Moroney Family Partnership Co.Clare (H)
Derek O'Connor		  
11 REBEL REBA (IRE) (5yo B M)
WORKFORCE (GB) / CASTLELOST (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 6lbs N. O'Reilly Kilkenny(F)
E. Sheehy		  
12 TINA TURNAROUND (IRE) (6yo B M)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / ADATARA (IRE) / CELTIC SWING (GB)		 11st 6lbs Suzanne T. Lynch Westmeath (F)
M.M. Lynch		  
13 WALK IN THE CLOUDS (IRE) (5yo B M)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / DRIVE ON KATE (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 11st 6lbs Robinstown Stables Partnership Tara (H)
Cian M. Collins		  

Preview

ERSUDALY has entries at both point-to-point fixtures this weekend, and whichever engagement she takes up she could be hard to beat after her latest Ballycahane effort in March, which is working out well. Walk In The Clouds has joined Cian Collins since finishing third at Rathcannon on the last of her four runs last season, whilst the bumper-placed Chique Angel is another horse that has been on the move during the off-season. She has left Paul Nicholls having run respectably on her latest effort at Fontwell in May.

CHARLESTOWN RACING Winner Of Two

Winners Of Two

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 two Point to Point Steeplechases of any description. No Penalties. Mares allowed 5lbs. 4-y-o Maidens Excluded.
(Prize Money €2000, Winner: €1400; Second: €400; Third: €200)

Weights: 4yo 11st 11lbs, 5yo 12st 2lbs
About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 CATALANI (IRE) (6yo BR G)
LAURO (GER) / LEMON LOVE KID (USA) / LEMON DROP KID (USA)		 12st 2lbs Monbeg Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Donnchadh Doyle		  
2 INCOGNITO FATAL (FR) (7yo B G)
NETWORK (GER) / CLEMSY (FR) / BUCK'S BOUM (FR)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Donnchadh Doyle		  
3 DONT TELL SHIRLEY (IRE) (6yo B M)
MAHLER (GB) / CHILWORTH SCREAMER (GB) / IMPERIAL DANCER (GB)		 11st 6lbs Mark Byrne
Sam Curling		  
4 FRALIMONTI BILBERY (FR) (7yo B G)
MONTMARTRE (FR) / CHUCHOTEUSE (FR) / ASTARABAD (USA)		 11st 11lbs Catherine Murphy Island (F)
Denis Paul Murphy		  
5 JIMMYBRIEN (IRE) (9yo B G)
DYLAN THOMAS (IRE) / ALINGA (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Michael J. Phillips Tipperary (F)
Michael J. Phillips		  
6 KEEP JOY (FR) (5yo B G)
VOILADENUO (FR) / VIVE LA REINE (FR) / MISTER SACHA (FR)		 12st 2lbs Patrick J. Whyte Longford (H)
Simon Cavanagh		  
7 MISTER LOOLAH (IRE) (5yo BL G)
SAGEBURG (IRE) / MISS MAIDEN OVER (IRE) / CARLO BANK (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Alexander Ott
Alexander Ott		  
8 MUSTAMEET SECRET (IRE) (8yo B M)
MUSTAMEET (USA) / NEVER A SECRET (IRE) / FRUITS OF LOVE (USA)		 11st 6lbs Hugh Paul Finegan Meath (F)
Hugh Paul Finegan		  
9 ON LOVERS WALK (IRE) (8yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / HOLLYGROVE SAMBA (IRE) / ACCORDION (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Pat McGuill Kildare (F)
Ross O'Sullivan		  
10 PATSY'S PRIDE (IRE) (6yo B G)
CALIFET (FR) / MUSICAL SHAN (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB)		 12st 2lbs Paul O'Sullivan Fingal (H)
Claire O'Connell		  
11 YEWTREE HILL (IRE) (8yo BR G)
KALANISI (IRE) / YEWTREE GIRL (IRE) / GAMUT (IRE)		 12st 2lbs R.J. Armstrong Tara (H)
Cian M. Collins		  

Preview

FRALIMONTI BILBERY was sent off as the favourite for the Ladies Cup at the end of last season, and whilst his consistent run of form came to an end with a rare non-finish, a return to the pointing fields could be rewarded for a horse that is rarely out of the money in this grade. The long-absent Incognito Fatal defeated a number of subsequent track winners when making a winning debut at Lingstown over two years ago, whilst On Lovers Walk returns to the pointing sphere having finished placed nine times on the track.

EDGEMOUNT FARM RACING 5&6yo Geldings Maiden

Maiden Race For 5 & 6-Y-O Geldings
 
For Certified Hunters aged 5 and 6 years old, Geldings only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland.
(Prize Money €2000, Winner: €1400; Second: €400; Third: €200)

Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles 

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 ESCAPEFROMREALITY (IRE) (6yo B G)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / DRUMVIREDY (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 12st 2lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Mary E. Doyle		  
2 ICE PROWLER (IRE) (5yo B G)
ICE BREEZE (GB) / ZARATA (IRE) / SADLER'S WELLS (USA)		 11st 2lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Mary E. Doyle		  
3 DOUBLE INDEMNITY (IRE) (5yo BR G)
WINGS OF EAGLES (FR) / BLAKOLIVE (IRE) / KALANISI (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
4 FUKKATSU ENKI (FR) (5yo B G)
BUCK'S BOUM (FR) / COZUMEL ISLAND (FR) / MARTALINE (GB)		 11st 2lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
5 GAINSVILLE (IRE) (5yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / DRUMVIREDY (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 2lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
6 STRAITFROMTEXAS (IRE) (5yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / WELL TUNED (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 2lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd.
Colin Bowe		  
7 SUNDANCE SQUARE (GB) (5yo B G)
BLUE BRESIL (FR) / IXORA (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 11st 2lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
8 ALL NIGHT REVIVAL (IRE) (5yo B G)
LIBERTARIAN (GB) / SUSPENDED (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 11lbs Judith Long South County Dublin(H)
Nigel Slevin		  
9 CLONBARRY (IRE) (5yo B G)
YOUMZAIN (IRE) / BRIDGEQUARTER GIRL (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 2lbs Caitriona Goff Island (F)
Michael Goff		  
10 COMMANDER KING (IRE) (6yo B BR G)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / REMATCH (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 11st 2lbs Sam Curling Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
11 ELLIS MOR (IRE) (5yo B G)
WORKFORCE (GB) / BLAZING TRAILS (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 11st 2lbs Alan Smith Ward Union (S)
Dermot McLoughlin		  
12 FEEARI (IRE) (5yo B G)
FASCINATING ROCK (IRE) / IZBA (IRE) / MASTERCRAFTSMAN (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Joseph Kenny Island (F)
James P. Keegan		  
13 HALLA PAROISTE (IRE) (5yo CH G)
PARISH HALL (IRE) / GILDED BUTTERFLY (USA) / TAPIT (USA)		 11st 2lbs Robinstown Stables Partnership Tara (H)
Cian M. Collins		  
14 HELLO FORTUNE (IRE) (5yo B G)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / HELLO KITTY (IRE) / HOUMAYOUN (FR)		 11st 2lbs Monbeg Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Donnchadh Doyle		  
15 KEEP JOY (FR) (5yo B G)
VOILADENUO (FR) / VIVE LA REINE (FR) / MISTER SACHA (FR)		 11st 2lbs Patrick J. Whyte Longford (H)
Simon Cavanagh		  
16 LARKFIELD LIDAHO (IRE) (5yo B G)
IDAHO (IRE) / GULLION CAILIN (IRE) / SCORPION (IRE)		 11st 2lbs James Joseph Brennan Ballinagore (H)
R.P. Rath		  
17 MACKIESHILL (IRE) (5yo B G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / MOLL MAGEE (GB) / YEATS (IRE)		 12st 2lbs W.W. Dennison Mid-Antrim (H)
Caroline McCaldin		  
18 MIGHTY BERKSHIRE (IRE) (5yo B G)
BERKSHIRE (IRE) / TURBO FLIGHT (GB) / BLACK SAM BELLAMY (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Eileen O'Mahony Lismore (H)
Declan Queally		  
19 NATIVE QUEST (IRE) (5yo CH G)
DIAMOND BOY (FR) / REBEL LASS (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 11st 2lbs Mark J. Walsh West Waterford (F)
Paul Stephen Kiely		  
20 RONGORIGHT (IRE) (5yo CH G)
CONDUIT (IRE) / EILEENS LASS (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 11lbs P.J. O'Donoghue Kilworth&Araglen (H)
Jonathan Fitzgerald		  
21 RUNAWAYJACK (GB) (5yo B G)
JACK HOBBS (GB) / KATE HILL DANCER (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 12st 2lbs Tom Keating Clonmel (H)
Tom Keating		  
22 WILL HARBUT (IRE) (6yo BR G)
GETAWAY (GER) / FOX THEATRE (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 11st 2lbs Roger O'Byrne Golden Vale (F)
P.M.J. Doyle		  

Preview

Simon Cavanagh will attempt to repeat the success he enjoyed with Milan Forth last season, having also now secured KEEP JOY from Donnchadh Doyle. The Voiladenuo gelding twice hit the crossbar and his consistency could be rewarded here. Will Harbut finished third at Ballinrobe on his hurdling bow during the summer, which marked a step in the right direction, whilst Ellis Mor, who was beaten less than a length at Tramore for Willie Mullins in May, is another likely threat.

MIDLAND SPORT SURFACES 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 €2000, Winner: €1400; Second: €400; Third: €200)
Weights: 4yo 11st 11lbs, 5yo 12st 2lbs
About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 BAJAN EXCELL (IRE) (9yo CH G)
HELMET (AUS) / BAJAN BELLE (IRE) / EFISIO (GB)		 11st 11lbs Paul O'Sullivan Fingal (H)
Claire O'Connell		  
2 BORN BY THE SEA (IRE) (11yo B G)
BORN TO SEA (IRE) / AVIDA STAR (IRE) / MONTJEU (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Natalie Gilligan South County Dublin(H)
Liam Gilligan		  
3 CHAMPAGNE COURT (IRE) (12yo B G)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / LADY TAIPAN (IRE) / TAIPAN (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Mrs A.J. Kennedy Tipperary (F)
A.J. Kennedy		  
4 DIESE DES BIEFFES (FR) (12yo GR G)
MARTALINE (GB) / CHANEL DU BERLAIS (FR) / SAINT PREUIL (FR)		 11st 11lbs Joanne Corish Killinick (H)
Thomas Corish		  
5 ER DANCER (FR) (11yo B G)
DRAGON DANCER (GB) / QUISIERA (FR) / PASSING SALE (FR)		 12st 2lbs Monbeg Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Donnchadh Doyle		  
6 GALE FORCE JET (GB) (6yo B G)
JET AWAY (GB) / GALE FORCE LUCEY (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Gearoid Doyle Island (F)
Sean Thomas Doyle		  
7 GARM COLOMBE (FR) (9yo B G)
SADDLER MAKER (IRE) / VALSE DE TOUZAINE (FR) / DOM ALCO (FR)		 12st 2lbs Cobajay Syndicate Stonehall (H)
Aidan Fitzgerald		  
8 GO ANOTHER ONE (IRE) (13yo B G)
STOWAWAY (GB) / MISSUSAN (IRE) / KING'S RIDE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Gerard Fox Ward Union (S)
Gerard Fox		  
9 GORTHILL (FR) (9yo B G)
RAIL LINK (GB) / REFLEXION (FR) / DISCOVER D'AUTEUIL (FR)		 11st 11lbs Alan McCaldin Mid-Antrim (H)
Caroline McCaldin		  
10 KINGS JET (IRE) (5yo B G)
JET AWAY (GB) / COURT GAMBLE (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Nice But Dim Syndicate Kildare (F)
C.W.J. Farrell		  
11 LOUGH DERG SPIRIT (IRE) (13yo B G)
WESTERNER (GB) / SNO-CAT LADY (IRE) / EXECUTIVE PERK (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Catherine Murphy Ballinagore (H)
Denis Paul Murphy		  
12 MAGIC SADLER (GB) (7yo B G)
CLOVIS DU BERLAIS (FR) / MISS SOPHIEROSE (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 11lbs Patrick G. Brogan Golden Vale (F)
P.M.J. Doyle		  
13 MILAN FORTH (IRE) (6yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / SHUIL FORTH (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 12st 2lbs Patrick J. Whyte Longford (H)
Simon Cavanagh		  
14 MR DIBBS (IRE) (6yo B G)
YEATS (IRE) / NICHOLASTOWN (IRE) / SHANTOU (USA)		 12st 2lbs Sam Curling Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
15 PAT COYNE (IRE) (11yo GR G)
FAIRLY RANSOM (USA) / IMOGENS FANCY (IRE) / TAIPAN (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Miriam Queally Lismore (H)
John Queally		  
16 ROCKY'S HOWYA (IRE) (9yo B G)
ASK (GB) / IT'S MY CHOICE (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 11st 11lbs Mrs Margaret C. Kiely Lismore (H)
Declan Queally		  
17 RUMI (GB) (7yo BR G)
HARZAND (IRE) / DONATIA (GB) / SHAMARDAL (USA)		 12st 2lbs J. Fitzgerald Kilworth&Araglen (H)
Jonathan Fitzgerald		  
18 SOLITARY MAN (IRE) (7yo B G)
CHAMPS ELYSEES (GB) / JENNY BE QUICK (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 12st 2lbs Mrs Paul Shanahan Co.Limerick (F)
Enda Bolger		  
19 THE BOSSES OSCAR (IRE) (10yo B G)
OSCAR (IRE) / CUTEASAFOX (IRE) / VINNIE ROE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Caitriona Bolger South County Dublin(H)
Nigel Slevin		  
20 THE GOFFER (IRE) (8yo B G)
YEATS (IRE) / BALLYLOUGH LADY (IRE) / MISTER LORD (USA)		 12st 2lbs Allan Snow Meath (F)
Gordon Elliott		  
21 ULTIMATE OPTIMIST (IRE) (9yo B G)
FAME AND GLORY (GB) / MALABAR ROSE (IRE) / OSCAR SCHINDLER (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Ray Nicholas Route (H)
D.M. Christie		  

Preview

The ultra-consistent MILAN FORTH was a credit to his connections last season, and the dual Hunter Chase winner would be a popular local winner of what looks set to be a typically competitive renewal of the first open of the season. The Goffer was a Grade 3 winner over hurdles and returns to the pointing sphere having finished down the field in the Galway Plate in August. He is a notable addition to these ranks, alongside Solitary Man, whilst Rockys Howya, Er Dancer, Pat Coyne and Gorthill have all proven themselves up to winning at this grade.

SHORTALL INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT 6yo+ Maiden

Maiden Race For 6-Y-O & Upwards
 
For Certified Hunters aged 6 years old and upwards only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland. Mares allowed 5lbs.
(Prize Money €2000, Winner: €1400; Second: €400; Third: €200)

Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles  

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 BEG TO DIFFER (IRE) (6yo BR G)
MAHLER (GB) / SISTER TRIX (IRE) / BROKEN HEARTED (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Sam Curling Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
2 COMMANDER KING (IRE) (6yo B BR G)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / REMATCH (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Sam Curling Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
3 HIGH STOOL PROFIT (IRE) (6yo B G)
EL SALVADOR (IRE) / FINNEGANS ROCK (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 12st 2lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
4 MAISON DE BALZAC (IRE) (6yo GR G)
DOYEN (IRE) / SHANNON FALLS (FR) / TURGEON (USA)		 12st 2lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
5 LARK RISE (IRE) (6yo B G)
TAGULA (IRE) / MYSOUFF (IRE) / DANETIME (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Dermot McIlveen Westmeath (H)
Simon Cavanagh		  
6 OLLIETHERACEHORSE (IRE) (6yo GR G)
MORPHEUS (GB) / GILDED VERSE (GB) / ACT ONE (GB)		 11st 11lbs Craic & Canter Syndicate Streamstown (H)
Simon Cavanagh		  
7 BIG TOM (IRE) (6yo GR G)
SAGEBURG (IRE) / ROSE'S EMMA (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 11st 11lbs Mrs Mary Whelehan Westmeath (H)
Mrs Mary Whelehan		  
8 COOLEAGH (IRE) (7yo B G)
SAGEBURG (IRE) / BONMAHON CHARM (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Mrs A.J. Kennedy Tipperary (F)
A.J. Kennedy		  
9 ESCAPEFROMREALITY (IRE) (6yo B G)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / DRUMVIREDY (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 12st 2lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Mary E. Doyle		  
10 GENEROUS VALENTINE (GB) (7yo B M)
SCORPION (IRE) / TOO GENEROUS (GB) / GENEROUS (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Mark Davies Westmeath (F)
Heather I. Kiernan		  
11 ILLAUNMORE RABBIT (IRE) (8yo B G)
LUCKY SPEED (IRE) / TRINKET TOO (GB) / EL CONQUISTADOR (GB)		 11st 11lbs Gemma Dewhurst Westmeath (F)
Gemma Dewhurst		  
12 MATAGORDA (IRE) (7yo B G)
SANS FRONTIERES (IRE) / JERUFLO (IRE) / GLACIAL STORM (USA)		 12st 2lbs Alexander Ott Duhallow (F)
Alexander Ott		  
13 MUSKERRY ROCK (IRE) (6yo B G)
SHIROCCO (GER) / ONE TREASURE (IRE) / MAHLER (GB)		 12st 2lbs Aine King Golden Vale (F)
Patrick Anthony King		  
14 OLD TIME CHASER (IRE) (7yo B G)
AFFINISEA (IRE) / SIMPLY ERIN (IRE) / GAMUT (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Sean Thomas Doyle Island (F)
Sean Thomas Doyle		  
15 ORKNEYS JACK (IRE) (6yo B G)
YOUMZAIN (IRE) / ORCADIAN DAWN (GB) / ALFLORA (IRE)		 11st 11lbs A.W. Young Golden Vale (F)
Leslie Young		  
16 ROMAN PARISH (IRE) (7yo B G)
PARISH HALL (IRE) / EMPRESS OF ROME (IRE) / HOLY ROMAN EMPEROR (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Colm Grant Galtee (H)
David M. O'Brien		  
17 TUBBERFINN LASSIE (IRE) (7yo B M)
MUSTAMEET (USA) / MILLIE MILAN (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 11st 6lbs Christopher Mulvany Kildare (F)
John G. Carr		  
18 WAY DOWN WE GO (IRE) (7yo B BR G)
WHERE OR WHEN (IRE) / CIELADOR (IRE) / CELTIC SWING (GB)		 12st 2lbs Charles P. Keegan Suir Vale (H)
Charles P. Keegan		  
19 WILL HARBUT (IRE) (6yo BR G)
GETAWAY (GER) / FOX THEATRE (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Roger O'Byrne Golden Vale (F)
P.M.J. Doyle		  

Preview

The Colin Bowe-trained pair of MAISON DE BALZAC and High Stool Profit both have more than their share of placed efforts to their names to suggest they would not be winning out of turn. Beg To Differ has also made the frame, and has switched stables over the summer, whilst Roman Parish twice finished placed over fences on the track in recent months and can be expected to have an impact in this.
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