KIRKISTOWN
| Gates Open: | 11:30 |
| First Race: | 13:00 |
| Admission Prices: | £10 |
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Track Biography:
The North Down point-to-point moved to its current course at Kirkistown in 2006 and have held three meetings each season since then. The course is located towards the eastern side of the Ards Peninsula near the village of Portavogie. It’s in an area that was used as an airfield during the war and hence is very flat and well drained.
Kirkistown is a very level left handed course run over a circuit just short of a mile. Runners jump two fences close to the spectator’s area and a further three along the back straight.
Our November fixture is normally the final meeting of the autumn calendar in the northern area. Conversely, our February and March fixtures are two of the earliest in the northern spring calendar.
Some of the leading graduates from our point-to-point include Simonsig, Petit Mouchoir & Agus A Vic.
Kirkistown Point-to-Point Races
Kirkistown,
Portavogie,
Co.Down
BT22 1AX
Contact Details
Yvonne Pearson 00 44 7795 262781
How To Get There
From Newtownards
Take the A20, signposted to Kircubbin/Portaferry. After Kircubbin turn left into the B173, signposted to Portavogie/Cloughey. Follow this road for about 3 miles and you will pass the Kirkistown Motor Racing Track on your left. After a further half mile you will see the entrance to our track on your left.
From Newry and south of the border
Take the A1 north to Hillsborough. Then go through Hillsborough and follow the signs for Carryduff/Comber on the B178. Join the A21 and go through Comber to Newtownards. Follow the directions above from Newtownards. There is an alternative route using the Strangford to Portaferry ferry which is about 15 miles shorter.
From the West
Leave the M1 at Lisburn (junction 6). Take the A49 and then follow the signs for Carryduff/Comber on the B178. Join the A21 and go through Comber to Newtownards. Follow the directions above from Newtownards.
By Air
Our point-to-point is located an hour and a half from Belfast International airport and two and a half hours from Dublin airport.
Post Code
BT22 1AX
Did You Know?
“In November 2016 Valmy Baie was left at the start at Kirkistown point-to-point and still managed to win the race which resulted in his race video going viral”.
Access for spectators is directly from the road into the car park which is adjacent to the start/finish straight. Visibility is excellent and the whole course can be seen from everywhere.
Combined with our free parking, we are lucky to have a clear viewing track where all race goers can get up close to the action with our final fence located close to the car park so you can enjoy the thrill of the action from the comfort of your car.
In our bookmakers ring you can view and bet on any off-course races on the day in both England and Ireland.
In between races, spectators can avail of the catering options that we have on offer.
Our outside catering vendor offers a choice of burgers, rolls, sausages and chips.
Race goers can purchase teas, coffees and soft drinks from our outside catering outlet.
Kirkistown point-to-point is an ideal day out for all the family, giving you the opportunity to sample the heart of national hunt racing.
Kirkistown Motor Racing Circuit is a permanent motorsport circuit located next door to the point-to-point which is between the villages of Kirkistown and Portavogie, on the Ards Peninsula of County Down.
The circuit is owned and operated by the 500 Motor Racing Club of Ireland, who opened the circuit in 1953 on the site of the former RAF Kirkistown Royal Air Force airfield.
Entries
DENNISON COMMERICALS LTD 4yo Maiden
Weights: 11st 11lbs About 3 Miles
| No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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| 1 | HARPER BROWN (IRE) (4yo B G) WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / LILY OF LEYSBOURNE (GB) / SHIROCCO (GER) |
11st 11lbs | W.W. Dennison | East Antrim (H) Caroline McCaldin |
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| 2 | MULLANS CORNER (IRE) (4yo B G) WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / FOR A WHILE (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 11lbs | W.W. Dennison | East Antrim (H) Caroline McCaldin |
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| 3 | CRACKEN SMILE (IRE) (4yo B G) VADAMOS (FR) / ADVENTUROUS SPIRIT (IRE) / KUTUB (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Warren Ewing | East Antrim (H) Warren Ewing |
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| 4 | POWER ON DEMAND (IRE) (4yo B G) JET AWAY (GB) / WHAT A JEWEL (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Warren Ewing | East Antrim (H) Warren Ewing |
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| 5 | LORD FAUNTLEROY (IRE) (4yo B G) WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / MISS FAUGHEEN (IRE) / CALIFET (FR) |
11st 11lbs | J.P. McManus | Co.Clare (H) Derek O'Connor |
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| 6 | SPOT THE BALL (IRE) (4yo BR G) AFFINISEA (IRE) / HURRICANE LINDA (IRE) / STOWAWAY (GB) |
11st 11lbs | J.P. McManus | Co.Clare (H) Derek O'Connor |
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| 7 | NOSNOWHERE (IRE) (4yo B G) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / ROZTOC (IRE) / DESERT KING (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Sean McElroy | East Antrim (H) S.R.B. Crawford |
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| 8 | SMITHYTOWN (IRE) (4yo B G) MAXIOS (GB) / CELESTIAL CHIMES (IRE) / MAHLER (GB) |
11st 11lbs | S.R.B. Crawford | East Antrim (H) S.R.B. Crawford |
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| 9 | BERKSTAR (IRE) (4yo B G) BERKSHIRE (IRE) / BURLESQUE STAR (IRE) / THOUSAND WORDS (GB) |
11st 6lbs | Redbridge Stables | Killinick (H) Michael R. Murphy |
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| 10 | FLEUROCCO (IRE) (4yo B G) SHIROCCO (GER) / FLEUR (GER) / PERUGINO (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Mary Rose Kehoe | Kildare (F) Mark Fahey |
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| 11 | I'VE GOT TALENT (IRE) (4yo B G) BLUE BRESIL (FR) / ROBINELLA (IRE) / ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Ballymaglassan Farm Partnership | Kildare (F) C.W.J. Farrell |
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| 12 | LOU PRINCE (FR) (4yo B G) DOCTOR DINO (FR) / LOU PRINCESS (FR) / MARTALINE (GB) |
11st 11lbs | P.J. McBurney | Mid-Antrim (H) Gerald Quinn |
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| 13 | MILFORD ROAD (IRE) (4yo CH G) JUKEBOX JURY (IRE) / PASCHALIA (IRE) / SEA THE STARS (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Tom Keating | Clonmel (H) Tom Keating |
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| 14 | PELELIVE (IRE) (4yo B G) GETAWAY (GER) / LA DARISKA (FR) / TAKE RISKS (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Catherine Holden | Kilkenny(F) Ellmarie Holden |
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| 15 | STROMY WIND (FR) (4yo B G) CHOEUR DU NORD (FR) / DARLADADA CHALUZY (FR) / LAURO (GER) |
11st 11lbs | Denis Paul Murphy | Ballinagore (H) Denis Paul Murphy |
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DENNISON JCB 5yo Geldings Maiden
Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles
| No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BONNIE GOLD (IRE) (5yo GR G) WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / OR DES JONCS (FR) / TURGEON (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Denis Paul Murphy | Ballinagore (H) Denis Paul Murphy |
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| 2 | COMMON PEOPLE (IRE) (5yo B G) YEATS (IRE) / CROISE NAOFA (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Tom Keating | Clonmel (H) Tom Keating |
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| 3 | DISCRETE (IRE) (5yo B G) SUCCESS DAYS (IRE) / GLEANN OG (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Carol O'Connor | Co.Clare (H) Derek O'Connor |
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| 4 | FAITH FORMATION (IRE) (5yo B G) ORDER OF ST GEORGE (IRE) / TOPLESS (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
12st 2lbs | J.P. Flavin | Waterford (F) J.P. Flavin |
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| 5 | GIOMIBE (FR) (5yo B G) JEU ST ELOI (FR) / VAIHI LIFE (FR) / LAVIRCO (GER) |
12st 2lbs | Jonathan Birkmyre | East Antrim (H) Karen McNeilly |
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| 6 | GLENDAARS PRINCE (IRE) (5yo B G) MAXIOS (GB) / GLENDARS BREEZE (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Frank Reynolds | East Antrim (H) Stephen Carlin |
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| 7 | INTENSE APPEAL (IRE) (5yo GR G) SUMBAL (IRE) / OFTEN SO (IRE) / LUSO (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Warren Ewing | East Antrim (H) Warren Ewing |
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| 8 | JUARNO (IRE) (5yo BL G) MARCEL (IRE) / BRASILIAN EMPERIOS (IRE) / HOLY ROMAN EMPEROR (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Jill Davidson | East Antrim (H) S.R.B. Crawford |
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| 9 | L'KOLO DU REPONET (FR) (5yo B G) JEU ST ELOI (FR) / UPALIK DU REPONNET (FR) / POLICY MAKER (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | W.W. Dennison | Mid-Antrim (H) Caroline McCaldin |
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| 10 | ON THE RAZZLE (IRE) (5yo CH G) CONDUIT (IRE) / IZZINI (IRE) / DR MASSINI (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Brann & Gabbett & Smyth Partnership | East Antrim (H) William Ross Crawford |
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| 11 | PURPLE AND GOLD (IRE) (5yo BR G) JET AWAY (GB) / BROKEN SUNRISE (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Mrs P. Crampton & P.F. Kehoe | Bree (F) Paul Martin Pierce |
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| 12 | RALEAGH SCOPE (GB) (5yo B G) TELESCOPE (IRE) / INDIAN STREAM (GB) / GENEROUS (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | T.T. Steele | North Down (F) C.A. McBratney |
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| 13 | TECHNO DAVIS (FR) (5yo B G) NO RISK AT ALL (FR) / CLARINET DAVIS (FR) / TURGEON (USA) |
12st 2lbs | R.A. Bartlett | Fingal (H) Tom Dreaper |
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| 14 | THE TWO FOUR (IRE) (5yo B G) WESTERNER (GB) / DAVEOIN (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
12st 2lbs | P.J. McBurney | Mid-Antrim (H) Gerald Quinn |
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| 15 | TORQUEMADA (IRE) (5yo B G) GETAWAY (GER) / VALLEYBOGGAN (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Paul Holden | Kilkenny(F) Ellmarie Holden |
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OLD MANOR MILL 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 | AGUSTA DIAMOND (IRE) (5yo B M) DIAMOND BOY (FR) / PROMISES PROMISES (IRE) / WINDSOR KNOT (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Augusta Diamond Partnership | Kildare (F) Ross O'Sullivan |
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| 2 | AR AGHAIDH LEAT (IRE) (5yo B M) SHIROCCO (GER) / LISS A CHROI (IRE) / EXIT TO NOWHERE (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Ar Aghaidh Leat Partnership | Kildare (F) Ross O'Sullivan |
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| 3 | ANNS GETAWAY (IRE) (6yo BL M) GETAWAY (GER) / ASK CONNIE (IRE) / WHITMORE'S CONN (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Sean McParlan | Co.Down (S) Sean McParlan |
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| 4 | COLEGRAM (FR) (6yo B M) BUCK'S BOUM (FR) / PIQUE LA LUNE (FR) / KAPGARDE (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Blackhall Stables Partnership | Bree (F) Paul Martin Pierce |
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| 5 | CORREEN (IRE) (5yo B M) BLUE BRESIL (FR) / MARIE DEJA LA (FR) / DALIAPOUR (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | P.J. McBurney | Mid-Antrim (H) Gerald Quinn |
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| 6 | GRACEHILL (IRE) (5yo B M) AFFINISEA (IRE) / ISMANE (FR) / LAYMAN (USA) |
11st 11lbs | J.F.C. Maxwell | East Antrim (H) William Ross Crawford |
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| 7 | LADY EIMILE (IRE) (5yo CH M) FEEL LIKE DANCING (GB) / MISS MACKIE (IRE) / MR COMBUSTIBLE (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Oran McGill | Route (H) Gary McGill |
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| 8 | LOMAN LADY (GB) (5yo B M) DRAGON DANCER (GB) / BORDER FLORA (GB) / ALFLORA (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Denis Paul Murphy | Ballinagore (H) Denis Paul Murphy |
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| 9 | LOWER DE COUELY (FR) (5yo B M) NO RISK AT ALL (FR) / SEND ME FLOWER (FR) / LAVIRCO (GER) |
11st 11lbs | Mary Turley | East Down (F) Patrick Eugene Turley |
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| 10 | MOLLY RUSKIN (FR) (5yo CH M) MASKED MARVEL (GB) / PRESENT FROM PARIS (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Warren Ewing | East Antrim (H) Warren Ewing |
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THE INHSC & JAMES MURDOCH CONTRACTS 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 | JOURNEY WITH ME (IRE) (10yo CH G) MAHLER (GB) / KILBARRY DEMON (IRE) / BOB'S RETURN (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | S Archdeacon, Dr. S Campbell, R Nicholas, F O'Tool | Fermanagh (H) D.M. Christie |
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| 2 | RAMILLIES (IRE) (11yo GR G) SHANTOU (USA) / MRS WALLENSKY (IRE) / ROSELIER (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Ramillies & Christie Family Syndicate | Fermanagh (H) D.M. Christie |
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| 3 | BEAU WALKING (IRE) (8yo B G) WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / BEAU BRIDGET (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | J. O'Leary | Tipperary (F) Sam Curling |
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| 4 | CITY CHIEF (IRE) (9yo B G) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / GALANT FERNS (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Largy Bloodstock | East Antrim (H) Cormac Abernethy |
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| 5 | GORTHILL (FR) (10yo B G) RAIL LINK (GB) / REFLEXION (FR) / DISCOVER D'AUTEUIL (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Alan McCaldin | Mid-Antrim (H) Caroline McCaldin |
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| 6 | IN EXCELSIS DEO (FR) (8yo B G) SADDEX (GB) / GRATIA PLENA (FR) / SOLID ILLUSION (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Enda Bolger | Co.Limerick (F) Enda Bolger |
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| 7 | NOW WHERE OR WHEN (IRE) (11yo CH G) WHERE OR WHEN (IRE) / NOW ITS MY TURN (IRE) / GOLDMARK (USA) |
11st 11lbs | The Moo Neigh Syndicate | East Antrim (H) S.R.B. Crawford |
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JIM MORROW TYRES 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 |
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| 1 | COLVIN (IRE) (7yo B G) YEATS (IRE) / CATLEEN (IRE) / CRAIGSTEEL (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Martin Johnson & Samuel McCullough | East Antrim (H) S.R.B. Crawford |
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| 2 | LARGY LEADER (IRE) (5yo B G) CAPRI (IRE) / LEADER'S HALL (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Largy Bloodstock | East Antrim (H) S.R.B. Crawford |
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| 3 | COMEOUTOFTHEFOG (IRE) (5yo B G) FEEL LIKE DANCING (GB) / NATIVE VICKY (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE) |
11st 2lbs | Rachel O'Neill | Carlow Farmers (F) John Joseph Hanlon |
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| 4 | DUNAIRD (IRE) (7yo B G) AFFINISEA (IRE) / CEOL RUA (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA) |
12st 2lbs | P.J. McBurney | Mid-Antrim (H) Gerald Quinn |
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| 5 | IDAHO EXPRESSO (IRE) (6yo B M) IDAHO (IRE) / ANEDA DUBH (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 11lbs | D.M. Christie | Route (H) D.M. Christie |
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| 6 | KIWI DE COTTE (FR) (6yo B G) ESTEJO (GER) / VAHINE DE COTTE (FR) / FREEDOM CRY (GB) |
11st 2lbs | Denis Paul Murphy | Ballinagore (H) Denis Paul Murphy |
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| 7 | MACKIESHILL (IRE) (6yo B G) FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / MOLL MAGEE (GB) / YEATS (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | W.W. Dennison | Mid-Antrim (H) Caroline McCaldin |
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| 8 | MISTER FROSTIE (IRE) (7yo B G) ARCTIC COSMOS (USA) / JENNYS JOY (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Desmond Graham | North Down (F) C.A. McBratney |
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| 9 | OCCUPATIONAL FORCE (IRE) (7yo B G) WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / ICONIC MYSTERY (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Colm Grant | Galtee (H) David M. O'Brien |
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6yo+ Geldings Maiden
Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles
| No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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| 1 | FLEMENCO SKETCHES (IRE) (9yo CH G) SHIROCCO (GER) / BELLS GLORY (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 11lbs | D.M. Christie | Fermanagh (H) D.M. Christie |
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| 2 | WHAT A VIEW (IRE) (6yo B G) AFFINISEA (IRE) / NO GREATER FURY (IRE) / CHOISIR (AUS) |
11st 11lbs | D.M. Christie | Fermanagh (H) D.M. Christie |
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| 3 | BALLYPOLLARD (IRE) (6yo B G) CALIFET (FR) / NATIVE ARTISTE (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
12st 2lbs | S.R.B. Crawford | East Antrim (H) S.R.B. Crawford |
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| 4 | CLEMENCEHILL (IRE) (6yo B G) ORDER OF ST GEORGE (IRE) / HOLLY ROYALE (IRE) / SCORPION (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Stephen McMullan | East Antrim (H) S.R.B. Crawford |
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| 5 | BOLD EXCHANGE (IRE) (6yo B G) SHIROCCO (GER) / QUEEN ELLA (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Warren Ewing | East Antrim (H) Warren Ewing |
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| 6 | MINELLA CRISTAL (IRE) (7yo B GR G) SHANTOU (USA) / ALKALI (IRE) / DALAKHANI (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Patrick Ward | North Down (F) Patrick Ward |
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| 7 | MONEYSHARVIN (IRE) (6yo B G) POLICY MAKER (IRE) / FLORENCE BAY (IRE) / JEREMY (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Oran McGill | Route (H) Gary McGill |
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| 8 | ROCK ON RICHIE (IRE) (6yo B G) MAHLER (GB) / BORO BEE (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Knockalough Syndicate | Fingal (H) Tom Dreaper |
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| 9 | TADINO (FR) (6yo CH G) DOCTOR DINO (FR) / TARCO (FR) / TURGEON (USA) |
11st 11lbs | P.J. McBurney | Mid-Antrim (H) Gerald Quinn |
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| 10 | TOM TOLD ME SO (IRE) (6yo B G) MILAN (GB) / YORKSHIRE GIRL (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Sean McParlan | Co.Down (S) Sean McParlan |
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