CARRIGAROSTIG

Gates Open: 11:00
First Race: 12:30
Admission Prices: €10
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Track Biography:

The Killeagh Point-to-Point races have found a new venue in Carrigarostig which will show off the great scenery around Killeagh and will have some great racing and entertainment throughout the afternoon for all to enjoy. It is generally held in the middle of January. With one of the best viewing tracks for spectators over-looking all five fences, the atmosphere at the finish is often electric according to the jockeys.

It is one of the most accessible Point to Points in Ireland with its location only 1.5 miles off the N25 (Cork/Waterford Road) with the excellent road network leading from all corners of the country.

The Committee of Killeagh Point-to-Point has a large number of racing aficionados from the local community including Owners, Trainers, Breeders and Jockeys to name a few that help out to make Killeagh Point-to-Point successful as it is. We also have plenty of local volunteers that contribute their free time to the committee and love seeing the sport thriving in the rural areas of Ireland.

Our fixture typically draws a large entry each year with trainers from all over Ireland running their horses here at our track.

For more information, check out our Facebook page Killeagh Point to Point or Twitter @KilleaghP2P.
 
 

Killeagh Point-to-Point Races

Carrigarostig

Killeagh,

Co. Cork

P36 X866

 

Contact Details

Ciara Motherway - 086 0305546

How To Get There

By Road

From Cork (35mins);

Take the N25 eastbound towards Rosslare. After driving through the village of Castlemartyr, take the 2nd right turn after 2km at a white bungalow.

From Waterford (1hr);

Take N25 westbound towards Cork. Towards the end of Killeagh village, with an old graveyard on your right, take the left hand turn and the point to point venue is 2km away.


From Tallow (30 mins);

Take the Youghal road and follow the N25 westbound towards Cork.

By Bus/Rail:

Bus;

There are regular Bus Services by Bus Èireann via Route 40 & 260. You can get off at either the Killeagh or Castlemartyr stops. Check out www.buseireann.ie

Rail;

There are regular trains from Kent Station, Cork to Midleton (closest stop to Point to Point). There are taxis that can take you to the course. Check out www.irishrail.ie

By Air;

Cork Airport is only 40 minutes from the track while Dublin Airport is approx. 3 hours away. Both Airports have excellent road links to the course.



 

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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.

We also have special parking for official disabled car pass holders which has a great viewing of the last two fences in the home straight.

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 a range of catering facilities on course.

The Killeagh Camogie Club provides some of the best hot soups and sandwiches around.

We also have Kearney’s catering who sell hot fast food at our meeting.

Beverages



Race goers can purchase teas & coffees from Killeagh Camogie Club as well as from Kearney’s catering who our outside catering vendor.

In our catering tent there is tea and coffee available and homemade soup for those looking to warm up in between races.

 

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 wear warm coats, caps and good footwear.

Yes, we welcome visitors to bring their own picnics or refreshments but why not treat yourself to a tasty hot lunch from our hospitality tent or outside caterers from your race winnings.

Yes, dogs are welcome to attend the meeting but must be kept on a lead with an adult at all times.

There will be a face painting artist available free of charge to keep the children entertained on the day. We do encourage parents to show them the horses and jockeys to introduce them to the sport.

No, we do not have any ATM facilities at our location but it is advisable to stop in either Killeagh or Castlemartyr (both 2 miles from track) to withdraw cash before entering the race meeting.

Amenities

Our point-to-point has been running since 2002 and this will be our first year at Carrigarostig.

Set amongst the beautiful Cork countryside, our well-presented race track with its compact location of parade ring, bookies, finish line and services give a pleasant race day experience close to the action.

Our point-to-point is located 35 minutes away from Cork city which makes it the ideal venue to visit if you are on a city break.
 


Our fixture is also located close to the popular seaside town of Youghal.

Youghal has something to suit all of the family from pubs, restaurants, long sandy beaches as well as plenty of popular tourist attractions such as the clock gate tower, the Benedictine Priory and the famous Youghal Lighthouse.

 

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Entries

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HURLEYS SUPERVALU MIDLETON 5yo Mares Maiden

Maiden Race For 5-Y-O Mares
 
For Certified Hunters aged 5 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 GALATRONA (IRE) (5yo B M)
HARZAND (IRE) / FAIRY ON THE MOOR (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Benjamin Halsall Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
2 JUKEBOX BESS (IRE) (5yo CH M)
JUKEBOX JURY (IRE) / QUINTARA (IRE) / SOVIET STAR (USA)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
3 AFTER THE BALL (IRE) (5yo B M)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / CEILIDH ROYAL (GB) / ERHAAB (USA)		 11st 11lbs Carol O'Connor Co.Clare (H)
Derek O'Connor		  
4 FRENCH ADVENTURE (FR) (5yo B M)
KAPGARDE (FR) / ROUVRAIE (FR) / ANABAA (USA)		 11st 6lbs Caitriona Goff Island (F)
Michael Goff		  
5 KIMAI (IRE) (5yo B M)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / VALYSSA MONTERG (FR) / NETWORK (GER)		 11st 11lbs J. O'Leary Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
6 QUEENS GOLD (IRE) (5yo B M)
SHIROCCO (GER) / GOLD PLATINUM (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 11lbs Cobajay Syndicate Carlow Farmers (F)
Aidan Fitzgerald		  

Preview

Absent since finishing a very encouraging third on her debut in testing conditions at Lisronagh just under 11 months ago, KIMAI could make a winning return to action in this for the Cheltenham Festival winning combination of owner John OLeary and handler Sam Curling. French Adventure has the advantage of recent race fitness, as she had gone close at Knockmullen House before finishing third at Lingstown last time, whilst After The Ball has twice finished placed, and could be turned out quickly having finished fourth in Aghabullogue last Sunday.

TATTERSALLS IRELAND WINTER SALE & CREIGHMORE STABLES 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 DARK TIL DAYLIGHT (IRE) (5yo B G)
VADAMOS (FR) / LILY YEATS (IRE) / YEATS (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
2 FIGHTER ACE (GB) (5yo B G)
TELESCOPE (IRE) / DOWN ACE (IRE) / GENEROUS (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
3 OBLEMENKO (FR) (5yo B G)
NO RISK AT ALL (FR) / EAU PERLEE (FR) / SAINT DES SAINTS (FR)		 12st 2lbs W.B. Connors Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
4 BROTHER WALFRID (IRE) (5yo BR G)
TIRWANAKO (FR) / OSCAR BABY (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Linda Motherway Killeagh (H)
Colin Motherway		  
5 CALDONES (GB) (5yo B G)
ORDER OF ST GEORGE (IRE) / FIRTH OF MALT (GB) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 12st 2lbs Mrs T Hyde Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
6 CLONDAW SERGEANT (IRE) (5yo B G)
KINGSTON HILL (GB) / DAHARA (FR) / TAKE RISKS (FR)		 11st 11lbs Caitriona Goff Island (F)
Michael Goff		  
7 DANCING FRUITS (IRE) (5yo B G)
GETAWAY (GER) / WATTLE BRIDGE (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Paul Holden Kilkenny(F)
Ellmarie Holden		  
8 LET'S GO MANS (FR) (5yo BR G)
COKORIKO (FR) / QUISSISIA MANS (FR) / VIDEO ROCK (FR)		 12st 2lbs Danestown Racing Partnership Ward Union (S)
Gavin Cromwell		  
9 REPLONGE (FR) (5yo B G)
SAINT DES SAINTS (FR) / DERCIA (FR) / RAVEN'S PASS (USA)		 12st 2lbs Monbeg Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Donnchadh Doyle		  
10 THEPOETINME (IRE) (5yo B G)
POET'S WORD (IRE) / ALEXANDER ROAD (IRE) / KALDOUNEVEES (FR)		 12st 2lbs Bridget Collins Killeagh (H)
M.P. Collins		  
11 WILLOW TIDE (IRE) (5yo B G)
CRYSTAL OCEAN (GB) / KATIE'S WILLOW (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 12st 2lbs Cobajay Syndicate Carlow Farmers (F)
Aidan Fitzgerald		  

Preview

WILLOW TIDE still had a share of the lead when falling three-out at Boulta in November, a race that he was sent off as the favourite for, which was a sign of the confidence that his connections had ahead of his opening effort, and they will hope he can make amends here. Dark Til Daylight was placed at Borris House, and is the obvious danger. He is entered at Ballycrystal, but this would look the easier assignment, whilst the newcomer Caldones cost E85,000 at the store sales.

ITBA Mares Winner Of Two

Winners Of Two - Mares

For Certified Hunters aged 5 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 €2000, Winner: €1400; Second: €400; Third: €200)

Weights: 12st 2lbs
About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 AISLING'S COURT (IRE) (7yo CH M)
DOYEN (IRE) / MARBLE MEMORY (IRE) / FRUITS OF LOVE (USA)		 11st 11lbs Gerard Nihill Co.Clare (H)
Niall Kelleher		  
2 BEACON STORM (IRE) (9yo B M)
SEPTEMBER STORM (GER) / CHANCES ORCHARD (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 11st 11lbs Neill J. Hurley Muskerry (F)
Neill J. Hurley		  
3 DORA D'OR (IRE) (7yo B M)
GOLDEN LARIAT (USA) / NIFFYRANN (FR) / SHEYRANN (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Jameina Scarisbrick Kildare (F)
Ross O'Sullivan		  
4 NELLY O (IRE) (6yo B M)
SANDMASON (GB) / TRY IT AGAIN (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 12st 2lbs John Mark O'Leary Clonmel (H)
Tom Keating		  
5 QUEEN OF THE GALES (IRE) (6yo B M)
WINGS OF EAGLES (FR) / TORNIC ARC (IRE) / ARCADIO (GER)		 11st 11lbs Patrick Pyne United Hunt (F)
Garrett J. Ahern		  
6 SHAKE THE BAG (IRE) (7yo B M)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / BLACKEYEDSUE (IRE) / SENDAWAR (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Mark Byrne Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
7 WALK THE HALL (IRE) (6yo B M)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / HESTER HALL (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Knockalough Syndicate Fingal (H)
Tom Dreaper		  

Preview

DARA DOR won twice on the bounce at Daramona House and Oldcastle last season, whilst she did finish down the field in a point-to-point bumper following those successes, her back-to-back victories in this sphere have to be respected. Just over a length separated Queen Of The Gales and Walk The Hall when their paths crossed at Ballindenisk last time, and they could be the dangers.

DRURY TEA & COFFEE & GAIN EQUINE NUTRITION 6yo+ Mares Maiden (Nov Rdrs)

Maiden Race For 6-Y-O & Upwards Mares Novice Riders
 
For Certified Hunters aged 6 years old and upwards, Mares 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 €2000, Winner: €1400; Second: €400; Third: €200)
Weights: 11st 11lbs About 3 Miles 

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 CHASING CUDDLES (IRE) (7yo CH M)
DIAMOND BOY (FR) / EXCITINGENTERPRISE (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 6lbs Norah Ahern United Hunt (F)
Denis Ahern		  
2 CLONCLOUGH LADY (IRE) (6yo B M)
MOUNT NELSON (GB) / ROUTES CHOICE (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Ray Hackett North Tipperary (F)
Ray Hackett		  
3 DESERT BRIDE (IRE) (6yo B M)
ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL (USA) / THE MILLERS TALE (IRE) / RASHAR (USA)		 11st 6lbs Henry Gettings United Hunt (F)
Jimmy Kelly		  
4 FOURLEAF SHAMROCK (IRE) (7yo B M)
ARCTIC COSMOS (USA) / OLYMPIC QUEEN (IRE) / ARCADIO (GER)		 11st 6lbs Mary Mangan United Hunt (F)
James Joseph Mangan		  
5 GLENMALURE FLYER (IRE) (8yo B BR M)
ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL (USA) / SMALL BAR (IRE) / MARIENBARD (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Simon G. Ryan Scarteen (F)
Sam Curling		  
6 GOOD GIRL RACHEL (IRE) (6yo B M)
MAHLER (GB) / SHERCHANCEIT (IRE) / NORWICH (GB)		 11st 6lbs Rachel Rath Ballinagore (H)
Paul Martin Pierce		  
7 LASTOFTHECITIZENS (IRE) (7yo B BR M)
IMPERIAL MONARCH (IRE) / THE NEW CITIZEN (IRE) / INDIAN RIVER (FR)		 11st 6lbs Eugene M. O'Sullivan Duhallow (F)
Eugene M. O'Sullivan		  
8 LILLYS FANCY (IRE) (6yo B M)
DOYEN (IRE) / HERITAGE QUAY (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 6lbs Shane J.P. Baragry United Hunt (F)
J.P. Baragry		  
9 MOONSHINE RIVER (IRE) (6yo B M)
SEA MOON (GB) / ANNIMATION (IRE) / ACCORDION (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Thomas P. Feeney Conna (H)
Thomas P. Feeney		  
10 ORANGE WARNING (IRE) (6yo CH M)
GETAWAY (GER) / DAMANGO (IRE) / SHOLOKHOV (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Nicholas D Connors West Waterford (F)
R.J. McGrath		  
11 RAISE YOUR WINGS (IRE) (6yo B M)
YOUMZAIN (IRE) / COOLADURRAGH (IRE) / TOPANOORA (IRE)		 11st 11lbs The Moroney Family Partnership Co.Clare (H)
Derek O'Connor		  
12 REBELS DREAM (IRE) (6yo GR M)
MY DREAM BOAT (IRE) / JAYA BELLA (IRE) / TIKKANEN (USA)		 11st 11lbs John & Darren Partnership Duhallow (F)
Alexander Ott		  
13 RISK DE CERISY (FR) (6yo B M)
NO RISK AT ALL (FR) / KAPGIRL DE CERISY (FR) / KAPGARDE (FR)		 11st 6lbs Grangeclare Stud Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  

Preview

REBELS DREAM was only denied by a length in Moig South and having proven herself in testing conditions on that occasion, she could be the one to follow in this. Moonshine River was second against geldings in an unplaced maiden in Dromahane last month and has a progressive profile, whilst Raise Your Wings, Glenmalure Flyer and Good Girl Rachel are others for the shortlist.

COOLMARA STABLES Open

Open Lightweight Race

For Certified Hunters aged 5 years old and upwards, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland. No Penalties. 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 THE GREAT UNKNOWN (IRE) (7yo B M)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / QUEENS GESTURE (IRE) / GETAWAY (GER)		 11st 6lbs Adelia Greer Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
2 WRAPPEDUPINMAY (IRE) (8yo CH G)
OCOVANGO (GB) / FUNNY TIMES (GB) / SILVER PATRIARCH (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Mayhem In March Syndicate Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
3 BEGGER (IRE) (6yo CH G)
WORKFORCE (GB) / EVENING MIST (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 11lbs Tom Keating Clonmel (H)
Tom Keating		  
4 MILLIE B (IRE) (8yo B M)
WORKFORCE (GB) / EBONY HOPE (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 11st 6lbs John Mark O'Leary Clonmel (H)
Tom Keating		  
5 BUGS MORAN (IRE) (9yo B G)
POUR MOI (IRE) / VIVACHI (IRE) / RED RANSOM (USA)		 12st 2lbs Tomas Singleton Duhallow (F)
Eugene M. O'Sullivan		  
6 CARRIG WELLS (IRE) (11yo B M)
MORES WELLS (GB) / SUSPENDED (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 6lbs Joseph Anthony Fitzgerald United Hunt (F)
Martin Paul Fitzgerald		  
7 CLEAR THE CLOUDS (IRE) (8yo B G)
VENDANGEUR (IRE) / SLEEPING DIVA (FR) / SLEEPING CAR (FR)		 11st 11lbs O'Neill & Lacey Equine Ltd Wexford (F)
Susan O'Gorman		  
8 GOOD BYE SAM (FR) (10yo BR G)
SAMUM (GER) / AMARYNE (FR) / LAVIRCO (GER)		 11st 11lbs Maria Hinfelaar United Hunt (F)
Andrew Lee		  
9 JACK IN THE BOX (IRE) (9yo BR G)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / OURO PRETO (GB) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB)		 11st 11lbs Graham Kenny Ormond (F)
Graham Kenny		  
10 MACS CHARM (IRE) (11yo B G)
LE FOU (IRE) / STAR ISLAND (IRE) / HERON ISLAND (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Coolderry Farm Partnership Westmeath (F)
Ciaran M. Murphy		  
11 THE REBEL COUNTY (IRE) (6yo B G)
HARZAND (IRE) / GIFT RANGE (IRE) / SPECTRUM (IRE)		 11st 11lbs The Treble County Syndicate United Hunt (F)
Garrett J. Ahern		  

Preview

WRAPPEDUPINMAY impressed when scoring at Dromahane over Christmas when he had a number of potentially re-opposing rivals behind him, and he will be expected to confirm that form here. His stablemate, The Great Unknown, has been the dominant player in mares open company of late, and she has previously gone close against the boys at this level, whilst the returning The Rebel County was a big improver at the end of last season. He represents connections who had success in this division last weekend.

FOGARTY BROS CAR SALES & PEGUS HORSE FEEDS 6yo+ Geldings Maiden

Maiden Race For 6-Y-O & Upwards Geldings
 
For Certified Hunters aged 6 years old and upwards, 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 BAWNLEIGH (IRE) (6yo B G)
OL' MAN RIVER (IRE) / NYLON (GER) / LAW SOCIETY (USA)		 11st 11lbs Paul Patrick Moloney Killeady (H)
Paul Patrick Moloney		  
2 PIRATE ISLAND (IRE) (8yo CH G)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / SWEET HARRY (FR) / FORESTIER (FR)		 12st 2lbs Paul Patrick Moloney Killeady (H)
Paul Patrick Moloney		  
3 GAINSVILLE (IRE) (6yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / DRUMVIREDY (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
4 MAJOR DAN (IRE) (6yo CH G)
LUCKY SPEED (IRE) / MAGIC D (IRE) / DOYEN (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Mrs S. Hickey Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
5 BALLINTEMPLE KING (IRE) (6yo B G)
ALKAADHEM (GB) / TIPPEENAN LASS (IRE) / LUSO (GB)		 12st 2lbs Con McSweeney Muskerry (F)
Con McSweeney		  
6 COOL CONSUL (GB) (6yo CH G)
PROCONSUL (GB) / ONE COOL ROBIN (IRE) / ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR)		 12st 2lbs Eugene M. O'Sullivan Duhallow (F)
Eugene M. O'Sullivan		  
7 COUNTOFCATO (IRE) (10yo B G)
NOTNOWCATO (GB) / EBONY COUNTESS (IRE) / PHARDANTE (FR)		 11st 11lbs P.P. Byrnes North Kerry (H)
Anthony David Bustin		  
8 DIAMOND DUKE (IRE) (7yo CH G)
DIAMOND BOY (FR) / DAMEFIRTH (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 11lbs Abbie Twomey United Hunt (F)
Terence O'Brien		  
9 FARNAHOE REBEL (IRE) (7yo B G)
IMPERIAL MONARCH (IRE) / KNUCKAHADUVE (IRE) / JURADO (USA)		 11st 11lbs Bernard O'Mahony Killeady (H)
Raymond Hurley		  
10 KARED'AS DE COUGNY (FR) (6yo B G)
GEMIX (FR) / ULYSSA DU MOU (FR) / BRIER CREEK (USA)		 11st 11lbs Patrick Pyne United Hunt (F)
Garrett J. Ahern		  
11 ROCK ON RICHIE (IRE) (6yo B G)
MAHLER (GB) / BORO BEE (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA)		 12st 2lbs Knockalough Syndicate Fingal (H)
Tom Dreaper		  
12 THE REBEL FOX (IRE) (6yo B G)
IDAHO (IRE) / NADWELL (IRE) / GOLD WELL (GB)		 11st 11lbs Michael Fox Kildare (F)
Ross O'Sullivan		  
13 WRONG DECISION (IRE) (9yo CH G)
IMPERIAL MONARCH (IRE) / NOELLEL BENEFIT (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 11st 11lbs Martina O'Brien Lismore (H)
W. J. Burke		  

Preview

COOL CONSUL was sent off as the short-priced favourite at Dromahane last month only to fall four-out whilst still in contention, and he looks to set the standard for this. Gainsville went close at Tinahely in November, and whilst he was subsequently well-beaten in a stronger Lingstown contest, he has finished placed in his last four outings, which has to be respected, but it could well be the 95-rated hurdler Pirate Island who is the biggest threat. He has changed stables since his last outing on the track, and his hurdle form would be well up to winning a race like this.
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