LOUGHREA

Gates Open: 11:30
First Race: 13:00
Admission Prices: €10
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Track Biography:

The Galway Blazers have a long history of holding a point-to-point dating back over a hundred years. The hunt dates from the beginning of the 19th century and has established itself as one of the famous Irish Hunts due to the goodwill and generosity of farmers and landowners throughout the county.

We run two meetings a year at Dartfield just outside Loughrea with the first one taking place in October and the second fixture being held in April. The course is situated at Dartfield Horse Museum and heritage centre which is set on 350 acres of parkland just forty minutes from Galway city.

Over the years, Loughrea point-to-point has produced many top national hunt stars such as Bewleys Berry, Boys Hurrah, Brindisi Breeze, Never Compromise and King Johns Castle.


Loughrea Point-to-Point Races

Dartfield,

Kilreekill,

Loughrea,

Co.Galway

H62 Y564


Contact Details

Pauline Gavin - 0872623443

How To Get There

By Road

From the Dublin take the M6 as far as the Ballinasloe West exit 15, and continue on the N6 towards Loughrea/Galway as far as Kilreekil village.  Dartfield is half a mile beyond the village on the right hand side of the N6.

From Galway take the M6 and exit at Junction 16 for Loughrea.  After approx. three miles on the access road you arrive at a roundabout, take the first exit. Continue past the Portumna Junction for less than a mile, and the entrance to Dartfield will be on your left.

By Air

Loughrea is situated 30 minutes from Galway airport and an hour and 50 minutes from Dublin airport.

Eircode

H62 Y564

Did You Know?

“In October 2011, Derek O Connor rode six winners at Loughrea point-to-point and was only denied going through the card by the fact the last race was only for novice riders”.

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A Day At The Races

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Facilities

Our free parking is situated in the centre of the track which allows race goers to have a clear view of each fence giving you the chance to get up close to the action.

The position of our car park provides you with the ideal location to bring your own picnic if you wanted to base yourself from the boot of the car.

There is toilet and baby changing facilities in the café in the Horse Museum along with portaloos located around the course.

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

Food

In between races, spectators can avail of our popular outside caterers who sell everything from burgers and chips to bacon and sausage rolls to keep you full during the course of the afternoon.

Our caterer is located beside the parade ring which means you don’t have to venture too far from the action.

There is also the option of taking a walk up to the café located in the Horse Museum which sells tasty sandwiches and soups along with cakes and treats.

Beverages

Our outside caterer's sell tea and coffee to keep you warm during your days racing.

The cafe located in the Horse Museum sell a delicious range of hot chocolate drinks along with juices and soft  drinks for the younger race goers. 

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 as our parking inside the centre of the course offers the perfect location for a picnic.

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 but we our only a short drive from the town of Loughrea which has ATM facilities so we recommend that you stop over on your way to the races.

Amenities

As the track is adjacent to Dartfield Horse Museum, a trip to our point-to-point provides visitors with a choice of attractions to have a look at. 

Dartfield Horse Museum is a fascinating place to visit for anyone interested in the Irish horse and its uses down through the years as it houses a room devoted to the Galway Blazers, an Art Gallery with a very comprehensive selection of old and modern paintings and prints and a selection of antiques.

The Museum also houses an excellent Tack and Country clothing shop and an array of beautiful gift items. There is also a Blacksmith’s Forge, where there is a daily demonstration of traditional iron work.

Dartfield also offers walking trails around the 350 acre farm, an array of farm animals as well as horse riding.

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CONNOLLYS RED MILLS & MICHAEL COONEY & SONS LTD 4yo Mares Maiden

Maiden Race For 4-Y-O Mares
 
For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old, Mares only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland.
(Prize Money €800: 1st €560, 2nd €160, 3rd €80)
 

Weights: 11st 11lbs About 3 Miles 

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 EAGLE RIVER (IRE) (4yo B M)
FASCINATING ROCK (IRE) / CHISHOLM TRAIL (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
2 LOUANGE (FR) (4yo CH M)
DOCTOR DINO (FR) / DARK CAVIAR (FR) / NETWORK (GER)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
3 SECRET OF ELEGANCE (IRE) (4yo B M)
POET'S WORD (IRE) / GRANGE HALL (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
4 TALLADEGA (IRE) (4yo GR M)
JUKEBOX JURY (IRE) / BALLYOSCAR (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
5 WALKINGMAYOTOMILAN (IRE) (4yo B M)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / MILAN DEE (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 11st 11lbs Alberta Capital Ltd Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
6 BRITWAY BELLE (IRE) (4yo B M)
GETAWAY (GER) / BRITWAY LADY (IRE) / NORWICH (GB)		 11st 6lbs Denis Paul Murphy Ballinagore (H)
Denis Paul Murphy		  
7 DUTTON LAW (IRE) (4yo B M)
OL' MAN RIVER (IRE) / NYLON (GER) / LAW SOCIETY (USA)		 11st 11lbs Aidan P. Byrne Wexford (F)
Robert Tector		  
8 FLOWING FAST (IRE) (4yo B M)
LUCKY SPEED (IRE) / MISS BADEN (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)		 11st 11lbs Matthew Flynn O'Connor Ballinagore (H)
Matthew Flynn O'Connor		  
9 GENTLE APPROACH (GB) (4yo B M)
GENTLEWAVE (IRE) / ABSALOM'S GIRL (GB) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Mary E. Doyle		  
10 JURY TIME (IRE) (4yo GR M)
JUKEBOX JURY (IRE) / MISS PEACETIME (IRE) / TURTLE ISLAND (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Ken Duggan Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
11 MY PRECIOUS (IRE) (4yo B M)
AFFINISEA (IRE) / SUPREME MELODY (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)		 11st 11lbs David V. O'Brien Ballinagore (H)
David V. O'Brien		  
12 SOLDIER ON CARMEL (IRE) (4yo CH M)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / GALES QUEEN (IRE) / SCORPION (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Nicki McCarthy Kildare (F)
Ian McCarthy		  
13 THREE MAHLERS (IRE) (4yo B M)
MAHLER (GB) / DEIANIRA (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs R.E.M. Partnership Killinick (H)
Mark J. Scallan		  
14 TIKTOK CASEY (IRE) (4yo B M)
POET'S WORD (IRE) / BLACK MONEY (GB) / BLACK SAM BELLAMY (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Rachel Rath Ballinagore (H)
Paul Martin Pierce		  

Preview

JURY TIME gained a nice bit of experience last spring when sent off as the favourite for both outings, culminating in a close fourth at Tullaherin. It would be no surprise to see her take a step forward after the summer break. Walkingmayotomilan was also a beaten favourite last time when disappointing at Bartlemy, but she did finish a promising second at Bartlemy on her initial outing to suggest she could play a leading role in this. Dutton Law could be next best of those with previous experience.

EASYFIX 4yo Geldings Maiden

Maiden Race For 4-Y-O Geldings
 
For Certified Hunters aged 4 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: 11st 11lbs About 3 Miles  

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 L'AMALRIC (FR) (4yo B G)
MUHTATHIR (GB) / RICA DE THAIX (FR) / SHAANMER (IRE)		 11st 11lbs W.B. Connors Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
2 NIMBA (FR) (4yo B G)
MUHTATHIR (GB) / NID D'AMOUR (FR) / ULTIMATELY LUCKY (IRE)		 11st 11lbs W.B. Connors Golden Vale (F)
P.M.J. Doyle		  
3 DARK TIL DAYLIGHT (IRE) (4yo B G)
VADAMOS (FR) / LILY YEATS (IRE) / YEATS (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
4 KING OF WESTEROS (IRE) (4yo B G)
WESTERNER (GB) / RUDI TUESDAY (IRE) / RUDIMENTARY (USA)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
5 COSMIC CONNECTION (IRE) (4yo B G)
GETAWAY (GER) / LITTLE BLUE HERO (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Donnchadh Doyle		  
6 THE SKECHER (FR) (4yo B G)
BATHYRHON (GER) / DECEPTION ISLAND (FR) / ANTARCTIQUE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Donnchadh Doyle		  
7 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		  
8 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		  
9 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		  
10 COOLMEEN BRIGGS (IRE) (4yo B G)
KINGSTON HILL (GB) / BABY BRIGGS (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Catherine Holden Kilkenny(F)
Ellmarie Holden		  
11 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		  
12 CLASSIC DANCE (IRE) (4yo BR G)
FEEL LIKE DANCING (GB) / CLASSIC SUN (GER) / MONSUN (GER)		 11st 11lbs Matthew Flynn O'Connor Ballinagore (H)
Matthew Flynn O'Connor		  
13 CLONAGOOSE (IRE) (4yo B G)
BEAUMEC DE HOUELLE (FR) / SANTA FLORA (FR) / SAINT DES SAINTS (FR)		 11st 11lbs Cobajay Syndicate Stonehall (H)
Aidan Fitzgerald		  
14 CLONE CROSS (GB) (4yo B G)
FRAMMASSONE (IRE) / LADY GONGAR (GB) / SIR HARRY LEWIS (USA)		 11st 6lbs Caitriona Goff Island (F)
Michael Goff		  
15 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		  
16 LANZHOU (FR) (4yo B G)
JEU ST ELOI (FR) / TREPHINE DU SULON (FR) / GRAND TRESOR (FR)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership Island (F)
Cormac Doyle		  
17 LEO SUN (FR) (4yo B G)
BATHYRHON (GER) / BELLE NAMIX (FR) / AL NAMIX (FR)		 11st 11lbs Matchmaker Syndicate Island (F)
Robert James		  
18 OYSTER COTTAGE (IRE) (4yo B G)
BLUE BRESIL (FR) / MOODY MAGGIE (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 11st 11lbs Aidan M. Murray Co.Galway(F)
Miss M. Harding		  
19 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		  
20 SKY GROVE (IRE) (4yo B G)
ORDER OF ST GEORGE (IRE) / SCARLET SKY (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 11lbs Denis Paul Murphy Ballinagore (H)
Denis Paul Murphy		  
21 THAT IS THE WINGS (IRE) (4yo B G)
WINGS OF EAGLES (FR) / QUEEN'S LADY (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 6lbs Denis Hayes Killinick (H)
Mark J. Scallan		  
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 WEST END JEFF (IRE) (4yo B G)
WESTERNER (GB) / FREEFAIRNGENUINE (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Jeff Murphy Coolnakilla (H)
David P. Murphy		  
24 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

NIMBA had a couple of notable subsequent winners behind him when finishing second on his debut at Oldtown in mid-February and he would add plenty of interest to his race if he was to feature in the line-up. Lamalric is also owned by Walter Connors, and he would have been in the place shake-up on debut but for falling at the last in Tallow, whilst Coolmeen Briggs is related to the former Grand National winner Ballabriggs, and he finished third on his debut when running at Nenagh.

CONNACHT TRIBUNE 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 BEAU COUP (FR) (5yo B G)
BUCK'S BOUM (FR) / SO CUTE (FR) / LAVERON (GB)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
2 FUKKATSU ENKI (FR) (5yo B G)
BUCK'S BOUM (FR) / COZUMEL ISLAND (FR) / MARTALINE (GB)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
3 GAINSVILLE (IRE) (5yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / DRUMVIREDY (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
4 STRAITFROMTEXAS (IRE) (5yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / WELL TUNED (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 12st 2lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd.
Colin Bowe		  
5 SUNDANCE SQUARE (GB) (5yo B G)
BLUE BRESIL (FR) / IXORA (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
6 SPILL A DROP (IRE) (5yo B G)
KINGSTON HILL (GB) / LOVA DROP (FR) / KENDARGENT (FR)		 12st 2lbs Brian Moran & Joe Moran Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
7 BOISE IDAHO (IRE) (5yo B G)
IDAHO (IRE) / MIRANDA'S LACE (IRE) / BACH (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Mary O'Riordan Killeady (H)
Miss M. Harding		  
8 BREEZINGWITHDSTARS (IRE) (5yo B G)
ICE BREEZE (GB) / WISHES AND STARS (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Daniel Mulhaire Co.Sligo (H)
M. Flannery		  
9 CLONBARRY (IRE) (5yo B G)
YOUMZAIN (IRE) / BRIDGEQUARTER GIRL (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Caitriona Goff Island (F)
Michael Goff		  
10 ELLIS MOR (IRE) (5yo B G)
WORKFORCE (GB) / BLAZING TRAILS (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 11st 11lbs Alan Smith Ward Union (S)
Dermot McLoughlin		  
11 ELUSIVE DREAMS (IRE) (5yo B G)
MAHLER (GB) / BLESSINGINDISGUISE (IRE) / LUSO (GB)		 11st 11lbs Enda Bolger Co.Limerick (F)
Enda Bolger		  
12 HANDMEDOWNASTAR (IRE) (5yo B G)
DIAMOND BOY (FR) / BREAFFY HOUSE LADY (IRE) / SHANTOU (USA)		 11st 11lbs Laurie Winters Duhallow (F)
Michael Winters		  
13 HEARTBREAK WEATHER (IRE) (5yo CH G)
RAJJ (IRE) / GLAMOUR MUSE (IRE) / AUTHORIZED (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Monica Cogan Kildare (F)
Tara Lee Cogan		  
14 HELLO FORTUNE (IRE) (5yo B G)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / HELLO KITTY (IRE) / HOUMAYOUN (FR)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Donnchadh Doyle		  
15 JETAWAY SHELDON (IRE) (5yo CH G)
JET AWAY (GB) / NIKKEI RIDGE (IRE) / SHAHRASTANI (USA)		 12st 2lbs Eugene M. O'Sullivan Duhallow (F)
Eugene M. O'Sullivan		  
16 KENZO DES BRUYERES (FR) (5yo CH G)
KAPGARDE (FR) / OMANCE (FR) / VIDEO ROCK (FR)		 11st 11lbs Mossy Fen Stables Partnership Island (F)
Eamonn M. Doyle		  
17 MILITARY SAINT (IRE) (5yo B G)
ORDER OF ST GEORGE (IRE) / A GOOD YEAR (IRE) / MONTJEU (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Three Dudes Syndicate Co.Clare (H)
Paurick O'Connor		  
18 NATIVE QUEST (IRE) (5yo CH G)
DIAMOND BOY (FR) / REBEL LASS (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 12st 2lbs Mark J. Walsh West Waterford (F)
Paul Stephen Kiely		  
19 SHARP AS GLASS (IRE) (5yo GR G)
ARCTIC COSMOS (USA) / BALLYMARTINTHEATRE (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Gillian Burke Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
20 SONYOURASTAR (IRE) (5yo GR G)
KINGSTON HILL (GB) / SQUIRREL WOOD (IRE) / SADLER'S WELLS (USA)		 12st 2lbs Tom Keating Clonmel (H)
Tom Keating		  
21 THE MALL MAN (IRE) (5yo B G)
MALINAS (GER) / WESTERN KATE (IRE) / WESTERNER (GB)		 12st 2lbs Sabrina Maguire Duhallow (F)
Alexander Ott		  
22 TWO'S KOMPANY (SPA) (5yo B G)
KOOL KOMPANY (IRE) / DAMOISELLE (USA) / SKY CLASSIC (CAN)		 11st 11lbs Shauna Kelly West Waterford (F)
Jimmy Kelly		  
23 UNYOKE WALK (IRE) (5yo B G)
ORDER OF ST GEORGE (IRE) / ANOTHER COPPER (IRE) / YEATS (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Denis Paul Murphy Ballinagore (H)
Denis Paul Murphy		  

Preview

There are not too many horses who make their point-to-point debuts having finished placed in a bumper, but that is what SHARP AS GLASS will do. He finished second at Killarney in May, with his conqueror advertising the form by winning again at the Harvest Festival in Listowel recently, and that could be form to follow in this. Hello Fortune has experience from this sphere to draw upon, as he was placed in both outings in the spring, whilst Fukkatsu Enki posted his best ever performance to date in the four-year-old maiden on this card 12 months ago, and that course form may stand to him.

JIM DERWIN EQUESTRIAN 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 ERSUDALY (GB) (5yo B M)
KAYF TARA (GB) / POLAR PRESENT (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 6lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
2 RADIATOR SPRINGS (IRE) (5yo B M)
DOYEN (IRE) / MA MINX (IRE) / SHANTOU (USA)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
3 PICTURE OF YOU (FR) (6yo B M)
AUTHORIZED (IRE) / BLUE PICTURE (IRE) / PEINTRE CELEBRE (USA)		 11st 6lbs Zoe Doyle Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
4 SHAKE THE BAG (IRE) (6yo B M)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / BLACKEYEDSUE (IRE) / SENDAWAR (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Mark Byrne Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
5 POSITIVE MINDSET (IRE) (7yo B M)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / MINI SHAN (IRE) / KOTASHAAN (FR)		 11st 11lbs Leonard Paul Flynn Limerick (H)
Leonard Paul Flynn		  
6 SOMERSET HILL (IRE) (6yo B M)
CHAMPS ELYSEES (GB) / POPULAR OPINION (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Anthony G. McNamara Limerick (H)
Leonard Paul Flynn		  
7 CURRAHEEN DIAMOND (IRE) (6yo B M)
DIAMOND BOY (FR) / DROMROE DREAMER (IRE) / INSAN (USA)		 11st 6lbs William & Kevin Barry West Waterford (F)
Garry Aherne		  
8 FREE A MINUTE (IRE) (6yo B M)
FREE EAGLE (IRE) / WAIT A MINUTE (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 6lbs Charles P. Keegan Suir Vale (H)
Charles P. Keegan		  
9 GENEROUS VALENTINE (GB) (7yo B M)
SCORPION (IRE) / TOO GENEROUS (GB) / GENEROUS (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Mark Davies Westmeath (F)
Heather I. Kiernan		  
10 GINO BELLA (IRE) (5yo B M)
IT'S GINO (GER) / DANS LA FOULEE (FR) / ALBERTO GIACOMETTI (IRE)		 11st 12lbs Cobajay Syndicate Stonehall (H)
Aidan Fitzgerald		  
11 GLENMALURE FLYER (IRE) (7yo B BR M)
ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL (USA) / SMALL BAR (IRE) / MARIENBARD (IRE)		 11st 11lbs David Peter Nagle Scarteen (F)
David Peter Nagle		  
12 HER NAME IS ISLA (IRE) (5yo CH M)
RAVEN'S PASS (USA) / GLADIOLE (GER) / PLATINI (GER)		 11st 6lbs Anne Marie Clarke West Waterford (F)
Jimmy Kelly		  
13 HILLVIEW LASS (IRE) (5yo B M)
LAURO (GER) / ADARE LADY (IRE) / MAHLER (GB)		 11st 6lbs Anastatia O'Sullivan Duhallow (F)
Michael Winters		  
14 MISS CHIPLEY (IRE) (5yo B M)
OL' MAN RIVER (IRE) / LONELY SKY (IRE) / BLUEPRINT (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Robert Moloney Killeady (H)
Robert Moloney		  
15 PHYLLIS RODDA (IRE) (5yo B M)
BERKSHIRE (IRE) / DONCISHA (IRE) / WESTERNER (GB)		 11st 11lbs Mandy Anne Makepeace Kildare (F)
Roger Loughran		  
16 ROMANTIC GETAWAY (IRE) (8yo B M)
GETAWAY (GER) / CATCH THE RASCAL (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 6lbs Carol O'Connor Co.Clare (H)
Derek O'Connor		  
17 SPECIAL PROTECTOR (IRE) (7yo B BR M)
THE GURKHA (IRE) / SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT (USA) / LEMON DROP KID (USA)		 11st 7lbs The Fox Trot Partnership North Kilkenny (F)
Eoin Doyle		  
18 THE ORPHAN GIRL (IRE) (5yo CH M)
QUEST FOR PEACE (IRE) / A LITTLE HELP (GB) / LIBRETTIST (USA)		 11st 6lbs Orphan Girl Syndicate Island (F)
James Kenny		  
19 TUBBERFINN LASSIE (IRE) (7yo B M)
MUSTAMEET (USA) / MILLIE MILAN (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 11st 6lbs Christopher Mulvany Kildare (F)
John G. Carr		  
20 WELL PROSPECT (IRE) (6yo B M)
SEA MOON (GB) / CAPTAIN CAROL (IRE) / CAPTAIN RIO (GB)		 11st 6lbs William P. Murphy Carlow Farmers (F)
William P. Murphy		  

Preview

GINO BELLA was sent off as a well-supported favourite for her handicap debut at Cork earlier in the year. That money was left with the bookmakers when she fell at the last hurdle, but that confidence is worth noting ahead of her stable debut. Ersudaly disappointed at Toomebridge last Saturday, whilst Picture Of You is an interesting addition to the Sam Curling team. She does have an easier alternative in Portrush this weekend, but if lining up here, she would have to be respected, having finished placed four times over hurdles previously.

THE INHSC 6yo+ Geldings Maiden (Nov Rdrs)

Maiden Race 6yo & up Geldings INHSC BONUS of €2800 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. The INHSC are generously sponsoring this race with an additional BONUS to the winning owner of €800. If it is necessary to run more than one division of this race the INHSC BONUS of €800 will be divided accordingly.
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.

Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles  

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 D JOURNEY MAN (IRE) (6yo B G)
DIAMOND BOY (FR) / DAY'S OVER (GB) / OVERBURY (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Declan Roberts Carlow Farmers (F)
William P. Murphy		  
2 TOMS PIMPERNEL (IRE) (6yo B G)
ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL (USA) / BAHIRA (IRE) / KALANISI (IRE)		 12st 2lbs William P. Murphy Carlow Farmers (F)
William P. Murphy		  
3 ALL RISE MALONE (IRE) (6yo B G)
KINGSTON HILL (GB) / MISS COLEY (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 11st 11lbs Eugene M. O'Sullivan Duhallow (F)
Eugene M. O'Sullivan		  
4 BEG TO DIFFER (IRE) (6yo BR G)
MAHLER (GB) / SISTER TRIX (IRE) / BROKEN HEARTED (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Sam Curling Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
5 BLACK DAKOTA (IRE) (6yo BR G)
WESTERNER (GB) / THEKLANA (IRE) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB)		 12st 2lbs Abbey Thoroughbreds Partnership Duhallow (F)
Michael Winters		  
6 COOLEAGH (IRE) (7yo B G)
SAGEBURG (IRE) / BONMAHON CHARM (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Mrs A.J. Kennedy Tipperary (F)
A.J. Kennedy		  
7 DINO MAGIC (FR) (6yo B BR G)
DOCTOR DINO (FR) / LA BANDERA (GB) / BAHHARE (USA)		 11st 11lbs Matchmaker Syndicate Island (F)
Robert James		  
8 ERIGMOOR (GB) (7yo CH G)
SCHIAPARELLI (GER) / MILLIEGAIT (GB) / TOBOUGG (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Shirley K. McCarthy Ballinagore (H)
David V. O'Brien		  
9 FINNFARAWAY (GB) (8yo B G)
SCHIAPARELLI (GER) / PLAYHARA (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Patrick J. F. Hassett Co.Clare (H)
Patrick J. F. Hassett		  
10 FORTUNES KEEP (IRE) (6yo CH G)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / WEDDING CAKE (IRE) / GROOM DANCER (USA)		 11st 12lbs Sarah Smyth Co.Clare (H)
Brian Hassett		  
11 HEARTS AND SPADES (FR) (6yo BR G)
MAXIOS (GB) / HEART OF ICE (IRE) / MONTJEU (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Nicki McCarthy Kildare (F)
Ian McCarthy		  
12 MAISON DE BALZAC (IRE) (6yo GR G)
DOYEN (IRE) / SHANNON FALLS (FR) / TURGEON (USA)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
13 SAMDEGODA (GB) (6yo B G)
BLACK SAM BELLAMY (IRE) / FLEMENGO (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 11lbs Natalie Gilligan Co.Galway(F)
Liam Gilligan		  
14 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		  

Preview

Rob James could give DINO MAGIC his stable debut in this, and the six-year-old could be an interesting acquisition, having only been denied by a neck on his handicap debut at Taunton in April. That was his fourth and final start for Paul Nicholls, and he could make an immediate impression in this sphere. Beg To Differ has joined Sam Curling from Enda Bolger, and he was only beaten three lengths at Lisronagh in February, whilst Maison De Balzac finished placed in his last four starts and will not be too far away.

WESTPORT EQUIPMENT Winner Of One

Winners Of One

For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old and upwards, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland, which have not won a race under the Rules of Racing or Steeplechasing in any Country and not more than one Point to Point Steeplechase of any description. No Penalties. Mares allowed 5lbs. 4-y-o Maidens Excluded.

(Prize Money €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 AMYR (IRE) (8yo B M)
MAHLER (GB) / NHAKIRA (IRE) / NAHEEZ (USA)		 11st 6lbs Evanna McCutcheon North Tipperary (F)
Evanna McCutcheon		  
2 BEECHFIELD (IRE) (7yo BR G)
SAGEBURG (IRE) / MOONLIGHT LADY (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Jeff Murphy Coolnakilla (H)
David P. Murphy		  
3 BIG TOM (IRE) (6yo GR G)
SAGEBURG (IRE) / ROSE'S EMMA (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 11st 11lbs Mrs Mary Whelehan Westmeath (H)
Mrs Mary Whelehan		  
4 CATALANI (IRE) (6yo BR G)
LAURO (GER) / LEMON LOVE KID (USA) / LEMON DROP KID (USA)		 12st 2lbs Monbeg Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Donnchadh Doyle		  
5 CRESTHILL (IRE) (7yo B G)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / FASHION TARGET (IRE) / BROKEN HEARTED (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Kathy Flannery Stonehall (H)
Michael K. Flannery		  
6 ELUSIVE STAR (IRE) (11yo B G)
ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL (USA) / STAR SEVENTEEN (GB) / ROCK CITY (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Susanne Docker Co.Clare (H)
Cormac Flannery		  
7 ESCAPEFROMREALITY (IRE) (6yo B G)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / DRUMVIREDY (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 12st 2lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Mary E. Doyle		  
8 IORENS (FR) (7yo CH M)
COASTAL PATH (GB) / ANGLICA (FR) / SECRET SINGER (FR)		 11st 11lbs Sam Curling Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
9 IRIKO D'AIRY (FR) (7yo B G)
COKORIKO (FR) / PURDA D'AIRY (FR) / CADOUBEL (FR)		 11st 11lbs Denis Paul Murphy Ballinagore (H)
Denis Paul Murphy		  
10 ORION D'ORYVIL (FR) (5yo B G)
NO RISK AT ALL (FR) / VOULAY (FR) / LAYMAN (USA)		 12st 2lbs Claire Frances MacMahon Co.Clare (H)
Paurick O'Connor		  
11 ROSIER THE (FR) (6yo BR G)
MANATEE (GB) / ROSACEE (FR) / ENRIQUE (GB)		 12st 2lbs Nicholas Teehan Kilkenny(F)
Louise G. Lyons		  
12 SAMPOET (IRE) (8yo B G)
URBAN POET (USA) / KILLINEY GOLD (IRE) / GOLDEN TORNADO (IRE)		 12st 2lbs D.M. Christie Route (H)
D.M. Christie		  

Preview

ESCAPREFROMREALITY only opened his account at Castletown-Geoghegan last Sunday, but he will swiftly bid to double up. As a 17-length maiden winner, the performance has to be respected. Big Tom also got his head in front on that same card, beating 14 rivals to land the older maiden, and is a threat, whilst Rosier The has an unblemished record having made a winning debut at Lisronagh earlier in the year.
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