PORTRUSH
| Gates Open: | 11:30 |
| First Race: | 13:00 |
| Admission Prices: | £10 |
| Online Ticket Offer: |
Track Biography:
The Route hunt have held point-to-point meetings at a number of venues since the 1930’s, before returning to their traditional picturesque venue of Portrush in 2016.
Previous track winners to have won at Portrush include one of the most talked about national hunt horses in training at the moment, Finian’s Oscar who won his four-year-old maiden at Portrush in October 2016 before selling for £250,000 at the Cheltenham sale the following month.
The charming Portrush is a holiday destination for many people, boosting the Famous Barry's amusements. Near the Giants Causeway, Dunluce Castle and Bushmills Distillery to name a few places of interest. The seaside town of Portrush is the ideal venue for an event of this nature as there is plenty of accommodation, so why not spend the weekend in the North of Ireland while taking in the point-to-point racing.
Portrush Point-to-Point Races
Loguestown Road,
Portrush,
Co.Derry
BT56 8PD
Contact Details
Hazel Kelly - 00447759563183
How To Get There
By Road
From Coleraine - on the A29 Ring Road towards Portrush at the last roundabout on the ring road take the last exit for Portrush, 200 yards on the left is the Loguestown road. The track is located approx. 1.5 miles on the Loguestown Road at the junction of the Roselick Road.
The postcode is BT56 8PD.
By Air
Portrush point-to-point is located an hour from Belfast International airport and 45 minutes form the city of Derry airport.
Postcode
BT56 8PD
Did You Know?
“Grade One winner Finians Oscar won his four-year-old maiden at Portrush in October 2016 before going onto win his first Grade one race just over two months later”.
Our car parking area is situated beside to the track which offers race goers the chance to get close to the action without having to leave their car. This also provides an ideal spot to enjoy a picnic while you enjoy the racing. Picnic benches can also be found around the parade ring and catering areas.
Disabled facilities are provided at the track which gives spectators a perfect viewing point of the action.
In our bookmakers ring you can view and bet on any off-course races on the day in both England and Ireland.
Our outside food caterers are located beside the parade ring and bookies which means you don’t have to venture too far from the action to purchase some snacks. You can choose from an array of hot food options such as burgers and chips to sausages and chicken goujons.
Our hard working committee members also supply a delicious selection of homemade cakes, buns and sandwiches which are for sale in the food tent beside the parade ring.
If you would like a treat for the day we also have an ice-cream van in attendance.
Race goers can purchase teas and coffees from our special coffee cart that sells a variety of popular coffee options.
Soft drinks and juices can be purchased from our outside catering outlet.
If you would like something a little stronger to keep you warm during your days racing, alcohol can be purchased in our on-course bar.
Portrush point-to-point is the perfect day out for the family in Northern Ireland countryside and as an added bonus for parents all children U16 have free admission.
Our point-to-point is located only a few miles from many famous landmarks which include the Giants Causeway, Dunluce castle, Bushmills distillery and Barry’s amusement park which is the largest of its kind in Northern Ireland.
Entries
DENNISON COMMERCIALS LTD 4yo Maiden
Weights: 11st 11lbs About 3 Miles
| No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LEO SUN (FR) (4yo B G) BATHYRHON (GER) / BELLE NAMIX (FR) / AL NAMIX (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Matchmaker Syndicate | Island (F) Robert James |
||
| 2 | STENKA RAZIN (IRE) (4yo B G) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / RUSSIAN MEMORIES (FR) / SLICKLY (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Matchmaker Syndicate | Island (F) Robert James |
||
| 3 | LAUVERGNAT (FR) (4yo B G) ESTEJO (GER) / THALIE DU MAQUIS (FR) / BLUSHING FLAME (USA) |
11st 11lbs | P.J. McBurney | Mid-Antrim (H) Gerald Quinn |
||
| 4 | LORD DES FRESNES (FR) (4yo BR G) SPANISH MOON (USA) / VENUS DU BERLAIS (FR) / BERNEBEAU (FR) |
11st 11lbs | P.J. McBurney | Mid-Antrim (H) Gerald Quinn |
||
| 5 | WERWEISS (FR) (4yo BR G) JEU ST ELOI (FR) / AMBACITY (FR) / SAGACITY (FR) |
11st 11lbs | P.J. McBurney | Mid-Antrim (H) Gerald Quinn |
||
| 6 | DARK TIL DAYLIGHT (IRE) (4yo B G) VADAMOS (FR) / LILY YEATS (IRE) / YEATS (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
||
| 7 | KING OF WESTEROS (IRE) (4yo B G) WESTERNER (GB) / RUDI TUESDAY (IRE) / RUDIMENTARY (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
||
| 8 | COSMIC CONNECTION (IRE) (4yo B G) GETAWAY (GER) / LITTLE BLUE HERO (IRE) / MILAN (GB) |
11st 6lbs | Monbeg Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Donnchadh Doyle |
||
| 9 | THE SKECHER (FR) (4yo B G) BATHYRHON (GER) / DECEPTION ISLAND (FR) / ANTARCTIQUE (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Monbeg Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Donnchadh Doyle |
||
| 10 | L'AMALRIC (FR) (4yo B G) MUHTATHIR (GB) / RICA DE THAIX (FR) / SHAANMER (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | W.B. Connors | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
||
| 11 | ROBYN'S JET (IRE) (4yo B G) JET AWAY (GB) / MISS MOJO (IRE) / ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Brendan A. Murphy | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
||
| 12 | LOULOU MADRIK (FR) (4yo B G) CHOEUR DU NORD (FR) / SUNDAY MADRIK (FR) / ESPRIT DU NORD (USA) |
11st 11lbs | The Weddings and Wakes Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Mary E. Doyle |
||
| 13 | THE STORMY RANGER (FR) (4yo B G) STORM THE STARS (USA) / SIENNA BELLA (GB) / ANABAA (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Baltimore Stables Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Mary E. Doyle |
||
| 14 | COOLMEEN BRIGGS (IRE) (4yo B G) KINGSTON HILL (GB) / BABY BRIGGS (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Catherine Holden | Kilkenny(F) Ellmarie Holden |
||
| 15 | NIKOLAVS OTTO (IRE) (4yo B G) WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / DEADLY PURSUIT (IRE) / SUBTLE POWER (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Paul Holden | Kilkenny(F) Ellmarie Holden |
||
| 16 | JET AWAY ISLAND (IRE) (4yo CH G) JET AWAY (GB) / GALOON ISLAND (IRE) / BEAT HOLLOW (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Redbridge Stables | Killinick (H) Michael R. Murphy |
||
| 17 | LES AULMES (FR) (4yo B G) JEU ST ELOI (FR) / QUALITE DES AULMES (FR) / LE BALAFRE (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Warren Ewing | East Antrim (H) Warren Ewing |
||
| 18 | RATTLIN HOME (IRE) (4yo B G) EL SALVADOR (IRE) / RAINBOWS AT DAWN (GB) / BLACK SAM BELLAMY (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Turbine Syndicate | Killinick (H) Garrett L. Murphy |
||
| 19 | THE MOURNE RAMBLER (IRE) (4yo B G) WELL CHOSEN (GB) / LOBINSTOWN GIRL (IRE) / LUSO (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Mary Turley | East Down (F) Patrick Eugene Turley |
||
| 20 | THEWAYBACKHOME (IRE) (4yo B G) VALIRANN (FR) / YOURELOOKINWELL (IRE) / GOLD WELL (GB) |
11st 6lbs | Peter J. Flood | South Westmeath (H) Peter J. Flood |
||
| 21 | TWO WALKING STICKS (IRE) (4yo B G) IDAHO (IRE) / ANY RESPONSE (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Largy Bloodstock | East Antrim (H) Cormac Abernethy |
||
| 22 | VALTTERI ITS JAMES (IRE) (4yo B G) POET'S WORD (IRE) / BRUENS FOLLY (IRE) / JEREMY (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Aidan P. Byrne | Wexford (F) Robert Tector |
||
| 23 | WILDE WORDS (IRE) (4yo BR G) POET'S WORD (IRE) / FAIRYCONOMY (IRE) / WHITMORE'S CONN (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Margaret Mullins | Kilkenny(F) Margaret Mullins |
Preview
DENNISON JCB 5yo Geldings Maiden
Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles
| No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GAINSVILLE (IRE) (5yo B G) WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / DRUMVIREDY (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
||
| 2 | STRAITFROMTEXAS (IRE) (5yo B G) MILAN (GB) / WELL TUNED (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Colin Bowe |
||
| 3 | SUNDANCE SQUARE (GB) (5yo B G) BLUE BRESIL (FR) / IXORA (IRE) / MILAN (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
||
| 4 | BEANS ON TOAST (IRE) (5yo B G) CONDUIT (IRE) / TWENTY FOUR YEARS (IRE) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Thomas Steele | East Down (F) Patrick Eugene Turley |
||
| 5 | DOUBLE POWER (IRE) (5yo CH G) LUCKY SPEED (IRE) / MOSCOVITE (IRE) / MOSCOW SOCIETY (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Noel Fox | Ward Union (S) Gerard Fox |
||
| 6 | HALLA PAROISTE (IRE) (5yo CH G) PARISH HALL (IRE) / GILDED BUTTERFLY (USA) / TAPIT (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Robinstown Stables Partnership | Tara (H) Cian M. Collins |
||
| 7 | HELLO FORTUNE (IRE) (5yo B G) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / HELLO KITTY (IRE) / HOUMAYOUN (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Monbeg Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Donnchadh Doyle |
||
| 8 | KENZO DES BRUYERES (FR) (5yo CH G) KAPGARDE (FR) / OMANCE (FR) / VIDEO ROCK (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Mossy Fen Stables Partnership | Island (F) Eamonn M. Doyle |
||
| 9 | LURIG (IRE) (5yo GR G) KINGSTON HILL (GB) / CHEILIURADH (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Kieran McKay | Mid-Antrim (H) Gerald Quinn |
||
| 10 | PHILIPAS PET (IRE) (5yo B G) YOUMZAIN (IRE) / BEANRI MHAITH (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Sean McParlan | Co.Down (S) Sean McParlan |
||
| 11 | TOBYSHILL (IRE) (5yo B G) CALIFET (FR) / LETITIA'S GAIN (IRE) / ZAFFARAN (USA) |
12st 2lbs | W.W. Dennison | Mid-Antrim (H) Caroline McCaldin |
||
| 12 | WEST OF IDAHO (IRE) (5yo B G) IDAHO (IRE) / WESTERN SQUADRON (IRE) / WESTERNER (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Ray Nicholas | Route (H) D.M. Christie |
Preview
ROYAL COURT HOTEL 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 €2000, Winner: €1400; Second: €400; Third: €200)
Weights: 11st 11lbs About 3 Miles
| No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PICTURE OF YOU (FR) (6yo B M) AUTHORIZED (IRE) / BLUE PICTURE (IRE) / PEINTRE CELEBRE (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Zoe Doyle | Tipperary (F) Sam Curling |
||
| 2 | SHAKE THE BAG (IRE) (6yo B M) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / BLACKEYEDSUE (IRE) / SENDAWAR (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Mark Byrne | Tipperary (F) Sam Curling |
||
| 3 | ERSUDALY (GB) (5yo B M) KAYF TARA (GB) / POLAR PRESENT (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
||
| 4 | IDAHO EXPRESSO (IRE) (5yo B M) IDAHO (IRE) / ANEDA DUBH (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 11lbs | D.M. Christie | Route (H) D.M. Christie |
||
| 5 | MISS MINNIE ME (IRE) (5yo B M) COURT CAVE (IRE) / BILLY BILLY (IRE) / DARSI (FR) |
11st 11lbs | W. Andrew Cromie | East Antrim (H) S.R.B. Crawford |
Preview
PORTER & CO Open
Open Lightweight Race
For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old and upwards, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland. 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 | CARNFUNNOCK (IRE) (8yo B G) GETAWAY (GER) / SIMPLY ERIN (IRE) / GAMUT (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Largy Bloodstock | East Antrim (H) S.R.B. Crawford |
||
| 2 | NOW WHERE OR WHEN (IRE) (10yo CH G) WHERE OR WHEN (IRE) / NOW ITS MY TURN (IRE) / GOLDMARK (USA) |
12st 2lbs | The Moo Neigh Syndicate | East Antrim (H) S.R.B. Crawford |
||
| 3 | MR DIBBS (IRE) (6yo B G) YEATS (IRE) / NICHOLASTOWN (IRE) / SHANTOU (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Sam Curling | Tipperary (F) Sam Curling |
||
| 4 | ROUTINE EXCELLENCE (IRE) (9yo B G) GETAWAY (GER) / WELL COMPOSED (IRE) / BACH (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Gerard Anthony Spain | Tipperary (F) Sam Curling |
||
| 5 | FRANCOIS (FR) (10yo CH G) MUHTATHIR (GB) / FOUR GREEN (FR) / GREEN TUNE (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Baltimore Stables Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Mary E. Doyle |
||
| 6 | GORTHILL (FR) (9yo B G) RAIL LINK (GB) / REFLEXION (FR) / DISCOVER D'AUTEUIL (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Alan McCaldin | Mid-Antrim (H) Caroline McCaldin |
||
| 7 | 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 |
||
| 8 | KNOCKIEL SYNGE (IRE) (11yo B G) MOROZOV (USA) / KNOCKIEL SPIRIT (IRE) / OVERBURY (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Hugh Mulvihill | South Westmeath (H) Peter J. Flood |
||
| 9 | PANDA BOY (IRE) (9yo GR G) VALIRANN (FR) / BALLYMARTINTHEATRE (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Claire Gleeson | Kildare (F) Martin Brassil |
||
| 10 | STREETS OF DOYEN (IRE) (11yo B G) DOYEN (IRE) / SATCO STREET (IRE) / SATCO (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Gerard Fox | Ward Union (S) Gerard Fox |
||
| 11 | THE GOFFER (IRE) (8yo B G) YEATS (IRE) / BALLYLOUGH LADY (IRE) / MISTER LORD (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Allan Snow | Meath (F) Gordon Elliott |
||
| 12 | WINGED LEADER (IRE) (11yo B G) WINGED LOVE (IRE) / CLASSICAL BEAUTY (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB) |
12st 2lbs | S.J. Hegarty & Jennifer O'Kane | Route (H) D.M. Christie |
Preview
DRENAGH SAWMILLS Winner Of Three
Winners Of Three
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 three Point to Point Steeplechase 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 | CADOUDAL SAINT (FR) (7yo GR G) SAINT DES SAINTS (FR) / SHANON DU BERLAIS (FR) / TURGEON (USA) |
11st 11lbs | P.J. McBurney | Mid-Antrim (H) Gerald Quinn |
||
| 2 | WEESPOOF (IRE) (6yo B G) DIAMOND BOY (FR) / CLAIRES AWAY (IRE) / STOWAWAY (GB) |
12st 2lbs | P.J. McBurney | Mid-Antrim (H) Gerald Quinn |
||
| 3 | FORTUNE LAD (IRE) (5yo B G) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / GLENDA KING (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | S.J. Hegarty & Jennifer O'Kane | Route (H) D.M. Christie |
||
| 4 | MY LIFE BE LIKE (IRE) (5yo BR G) GETAWAY (GER) / GRANNY YEATS (IRE) / YEATS (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Shane Wilson & Jamesy Hagan Partnership | Route (H) D.M. Christie |
||
| 5 | CATALANI (IRE) (6yo BR G) LAURO (GER) / LEMON LOVE KID (USA) / LEMON DROP KID (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Monbeg Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Donnchadh Doyle |
||
| 6 | LONGHOUSE STAR (IRE) (8yo B G) HILLSTAR (GB) / SPARTAN ANGEL (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Sam Curling | Tipperary (F) Sam Curling |
||
| 7 | SOUTHEY (IRE) (5yo CH G) TAMAYUZ (GB) / MIKANDY (IRE) / ARCANO (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Peita McAlister | East Antrim (H) S.R.B. Crawford |
||
| 8 | YEWTREE HILL (IRE) (8yo BR G) KALANISI (IRE) / YEWTREE GIRL (IRE) / GAMUT (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | R.J. Armstrong | Tara (H) Cian M. Collins |
Preview
COLERAINE PLANT HIRE 6yo+ Geldings Maiden
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 | COLVIN (IRE) (6yo B G) YEATS (IRE) / CATLEEN (IRE) / CRAIGSTEEL (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Martin Johnson & Samuel McCullough | East Antrim (H) S.R.B. Crawford |
||
| 3 | DINO MAGIC (FR) (6yo B BR G) DOCTOR DINO (FR) / LA BANDERA (GB) / BAHHARE (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Matchmaker Syndicate | Island (F) Robert James |
||
| 4 | DUNAIRD (IRE) (6yo B G) AFFINISEA (IRE) / CEOL RUA (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA) |
12st 2lbs | P.J. McBurney | Mid-Antrim (H) Gerald Quinn |
||
| 5 | JOSIES DYLAN (IRE) (8yo CH G) DYLAN THOMAS (IRE) / BAIE BARBARA (IRE) / HERON ISLAND (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Sandybeach Stables Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) David V. O'Brien |
||
| 6 | MAISON DE BALZAC (IRE) (6yo GR G) DOYEN (IRE) / SHANNON FALLS (FR) / TURGEON (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
||
| 7 | VICOMTE LE BRAVE (FR) (6yo GR G) BRAVE MANSONNIEN (FR) / VIRGATA (FR) / TURGEON (USA) |
12st 2lbs | W.W. Dennison | Mid-Antrim (H) Caroline McCaldin |
Preview
If you would like to find out more information on other local attractions such as where to stay or eat and drink whilst in the local area, please click HERE to discover all the information you require.



.png)