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Track Biography:

East Down Foxhounds Point-to-Point course at Tyrella is situated at the foot of the picturesque Mourne Mountains made famous by the Percy French song.

With the 2018 Spring season, East Down will have been racing at Tyrella for fifty four years. Two meetings are held each Spring, in January and March.

Normally the first meeting of the Spring calendar in the Northern Region, Tyrella is a right handed undulating track where, given it’s close proximity to the sea and sandy soil is well drained and more often than not, produces good going.

This video from @NotFromHereStories gives you a snapshot of the picture-postcard setting that Tyrella point-to-point takes place in.
 

Tyrella Beach - NORTHERN IRELAND

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How To Get There

By Road

From The South:
Take the M1 North from Dublin. In Newry take the A25 through Rathfriland. In Clough at T junction go right and immediately left to get to Tyrella.

From the West:
Leave the M1 at Lisburn (junction 6). Take the A1 turning off at Hillsborough. Follow the signs to Ballynahinch and then follow the signs for Newcastle. Go through Seaforde village and then Clough. At the end of Clough Main Street turn left, following the sign for Tyrell. The course is on the right after about four miles.

From the North:
Take the M2 to Belfast. Continue on to the M1. Leave the M1 at Lisburn (junction 6). Take the A1 turning off at Hillsborough. Follow the signs to Ballynahinch and then follow the signs for Newcastle. Go through Seaforde village and then Clough. At the end of Clough Main Street turn left, following the sign for Tyrell. The course is on the right after about four miles.

By Air

Our point-to-point is located an hour and ten minutes from Belfast airport.

Post Code

BT30 8EL
 

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DENNISON COMMERCIALS 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 9lbs About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 BALLYCASH (IRE) (13yo B G)
KALANISI (IRE) / WATERLILY (IRE) / REVOQUE (IRE)		 11st 9lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever		  
2 BALLYCROSS (GB) (13yo B G)
KING'S THEATRE (IRE) / NINNA NANNA (FR) / GARDE ROYALE		 11st 9lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever		  
3 TEMPLEPOINT (GB) (13yo B G)
FAIR MIX (IRE) / FLAMEBIRD (IRE) / MUKADDAMAH (USA)		 11st 9lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever		  
4 BALZAC TURGOT (FR) (13yo B BR G)
KAPGARDE (FR) / PERLE D'OPALE (FR) / CYBORG (FR)		 11st 9lbs Gigginstown House Stud
Gordon Elliott		  
5 USURP (IRE) (13yo B G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / GYPSY MO CHARA (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 9lbs Gigginstown House Stud
Gordon Elliott		  
6 BIDASSE (FR) (13yo CH G)
COASTAL PATH (GB) / NECESSAIRE (FR) / GARDE ROYALE		 11st 9lbs W.B. Connors
W. J. Burke		  
7 FORT GABRIEL (FR) (13yo CH G)
ANGE GABRIEL (FR) / FORGE NEUVE (FR) / TEL QUEL		 11st 9lbs Anne Marie Keane & Antonia Devin
D.P. Keane		  
8 JETHRO (IRE) (13yo B G)
CRAIGSTEEL (GB) / WEE MO (IRE) / ZAFFARAN (USA)		 11st 9lbs Graham McKeever
Graham McKeever		  
9 SERGEANT BRODY (GB) (13yo CH G)
BLACK SAM BELLAMY (IRE) / ARDENT BRIDE (GB) / ARDROSS		 11st 9lbs Teresa Flood
Peter J. Flood		  
10 SOUPY SOUPS (IRE) (13yo CH G)
STOWAWAY (GB) / NEAR DUNLEER (IRE) / SOVIET LAD (USA)		 11st 9lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle		  
11 STAGE ONE (IRE) (13yo B G)
KING'S THEATRE (IRE) / TARA TARA (IRE) / FAYRUZ		 11st 9lbs Warren Ewing
Warren Ewing		  

Preview

BALLYCROSS, the only horse with competitive experience, was only beaten twelve lengths in a decent contest at Kirkistown last month and will be expected to come on for the run. The market should determine the biggest dangers amongst the newcomers.

THE EAST DOWN FOXHOUNDS 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 €800: 1st €560, 2nd €160, 3rd €80)
Weights: 11st 11lbs About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 KATIE'S HEN (IRE) (14yo B M)
SHANTOU (USA) / BORLEAGH PRINCESS (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs M.C. McDaniel-Stone & Mary Jo Hanlon
Colin Bowe		  
2 THREE HAIL MARYS (IRE) (14yo B M)
BENEFICIAL (GB) / CALOMERIA (GB) / GROOM DANCER (USA)		 11st 11lbs Halley Clan Syndicate
Colin Bowe		  
3 MIDNIGHT THEATRE (IRE) (15yo B M)
KING'S THEATRE (IRE) / ALLEE SARTHOISE (FR) / PAMPABIRD		 11st 11lbs John Coffey
Gavin Cromwell		  
4 SUE OSCAR (IRE) (14yo B M)
OSCAR (IRE) / ZAFFARAN EXPRESS (IRE) / ZAFFARAN (USA)		 11st 11lbs Susan Barton
Gavin Cromwell		  
5 ALKAJAZZ (IRE) (14yo B M)
ALKAADHEM (GB) / NORTHERN JAZZ (IRE) / TIRAAZ (USA)		 11st 11lbs W.I. MacKenzie
S.R.B. Crawford		  
6 ARCHVIEW SUNSHINE (IRE) (15yo CH M)
MEDAALY (GB) / SINGING WINDS (IRE) / TURTLE ISLAND (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Alan Black
Liam Lennon		  
7 BIDDY KELLY (IRE) (15yo B M)
TURTLE ISLAND (IRE) / BABA COOL (IRE) / GLAIEUL (USA)		 11st 11lbs Peter P. Murphy
Bernadette A.K. Murphy		  
8 DIXIE REBEL (IRE) (15yo B M)
BASANTA (IRE) / GOOD YANKEE (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER		 11st 6lbs Brian & Mary Ferris
Eoin G. Barry		  
9 HOWWOULDSHENO (IRE) (15yo B M)
LAHIB (USA) / DRUMEE (IRE) / SATCO (FR)		 11st 6lbs Tracy M. Reilly
Tracy M. Reilly		  
10 JOSH'S SISTER (IRE) (14yo B M)
PASTERNAK (GB) / MISS TOP (IRE) / TREMBLANT		 11st 11lbs Michael Kearns
Donnchadh Doyle		  
11 LOUGH DERG CRUISE (IRE) (14yo B M)
BENEFICIAL (GB) / PRESENT YOUR OWN (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs P.G. Coffey
P.G. Coffey		  
12 ONEFORTHENURE (IRE) (15yo B M)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / SHINING WILLOW (GB) / STRONG GALE		 11st 11lbs Ballynure Old Boys Racing Syndicate
Graham McKeever		  
13 OUR SEASIDE LADY (IRE) (14yo B M)
PRIMARY (USA) / SEABORNE (GB) / SLIP ANCHOR		 11st 6lbs James J. O'Neill
Aidan Fitzgerald		  
14 PUTRAKIN (IRE) (15yo B M)
PUTRA PEKAN (GB) / TOPKIN (IRE) / TOP OF THE WORLD		 11st 11lbs W. Newman
W. Newman		  
15 QUEENS ISLAND (IRE) (15yo B M)
HERON ISLAND (IRE) / QUEEN OF HARTS (IRE) / PHARDANTE (FR)		 11st 6lbs S. Michael Millar
S. Michael Millar		  
16 TABOO (IRE) (15yo B M)
TIKKANEN (USA) / TASARI (IRE) / LASHKARI		 11st 11lbs Rothwell, P.J.
P.J. Rothwell		  
17 TEARAWAY LASS (IRE) (14yo B M)
TRANS ISLAND (GB) / TEARAWAY LADY (IRE) / TIDARO (USA)		 11st 11lbs Defiant Syndicate
Peter Fahey		  
18 THE SOPHSTER (IRE) (15yo B M)
HELISSIO (FR) / RODRIKA (IRE) / LASHKARI		 11st 11lbs Janet & Rodney McIlveen
Ben Arthey		  

Preview

THREE HAIL MARYS bumped into a smart mare at Bennetsbridge last time, and representing the very much in-form Colin Bowe yard, she has the strongest form in the book. Lough Derg Cruise has proven course form having finished a promising second around here in January and she has the measure of Taboo on that form. Midnight Theatre was only beaten seven lengths at Oldtown in a race that has already produced one winner so looks solid.

ALBERT BARTLETT 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 €800: 1st €560, 2nd €160, 3rd €80)
Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 FAGAN (GB) (14yo RO G)
FAIR MIX (IRE) / NORTHWOOD MAY (GB) / TEENOSO (USA)		 12st 2lbs R.A. Bartlett
I. R. Ferguson		  
2 FROST (GB) (15yo GR G)
FAIR MIX (IRE) / BONNE ANNIVERSAIRE (GB) / ALFLORA (IRE)		 12st 2lbs R.A. Bartlett
I. R. Ferguson		  
3 A BOLD MOVE (IRE) (14yo B G)
SHANTOU (USA) / SPRINT FOR GOLD (USA) / SLEW O' GOLD (USA)		 12st 2lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle		  
4 GOLDEN INVESTMENT (IRE) (15yo B G)
GOLD WELL (GB) / MANGAN PET (IRE) / OVER THE RIVER (FR)		 12st 2lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle		  
5 FIRE AND SMOKE (GB) (14yo B G)
OVERBURY (IRE) / CAMELIA WALK (GB) / SIR HARRY LEWIS (USA)		 12st 2lbs Brendan P. Walsh
Colin Bowe		  
6 HOPEFORDEBEST (IRE) (14yo B G)
ZAGREB (USA) / RAPSAN (IRE) / INSAN (USA)		 12st 2lbs Patrick Hennessy
Colin Bowe		  
7 BALLYMARKET KID (IRE) (15yo GR G)
CLOUDINGS (IRE) / ANNIENOORA (IRE) / TOPANOORA		 12st 2lbs Anne Torrens
Mervyn Torrens		  
8 BALLYVAUGHN (IRE) (14yo B BR G)
ROBIN DES PRES (FR) / COUNTESSDEE (IRE) / ARCTIC LORD		 12st 2lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever		  
9 BARRACK STREET (IRE) (15yo BR G)
INDIAN DANEHILL (IRE) / BARRACK BUSTER (GB) / BIGSTONE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Keith H. Clarke
Keith H. Clarke		  
10 BENARTY HILL (IRE) (14yo B G)
SEPTEMBER STORM (GER) / CROSSMACAHILLY (IRE) / EXECUTIVE PERK (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Lynne Burns
Liam Lennon		  
11 BUTNEY ISLAND (IRE) (14yo B G)
TRANS ISLAND (GB) / TASH MCGARRY (IRE) / PUBLISHER (USA)		 12st 2lbs Mrs Rose Boyd
C.A. McBratney		  
12 INFANTRY SOLDIER (IRE) (14yo B G)
PRIMARY (USA) / KILMAC PRINCESS (IRE) / KING'S RIDE		 12st 2lbs Warren Ewing
Warren Ewing		  
13 RAKNRUIN (IRE) (14yo CH G)
RAKTI (GB) / BARRELL ROSE (IRE) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB)		 12st 2lbs Gavan Kinch
Liam Kenny		  
14 SHANROE BORU (IRE) (15yo B G)
BRIAN BORU (GB) / STRONG TIDE / STRONG GALE		 12st 2lbs Brian Smyth
J.J. Lambe		  
15 SHANROE STREET (IRE) (14yo B G)
MUSTAMEET (USA) / ZAFFRAN LADY (IRE) / ZAFFARAN (USA)		 12st 2lbs Brian Smyth
Karl Thornton		  
16 SUPER SCORPION (IRE) (14yo B G)
SCORPION (IRE) / NOLAGH SUPREME (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER		 11st 11lbs Siobhan Kiernan
Mark L. Fagan		  
17 THE BRANDY MAN (IRE) (15yo B G)
EXIT TO NOWHERE (USA) / BRANDY IMPORT (IRE) / IMPORT		 12st 2lbs S.J. Hegarty
Noel C. Kelly		  

Preview

SHANROE STREET was fancied ahead of his debut around here in January when he bumped into a nice type. He has an easier alternative engagement and may run elsewhere leaving Fagan as the one to beat should he not run. Fagan ran in one of the strongest maidens of the Autumn at Tattersalls behind two subsequent Bumper winners and a re-production of that effort should see him take this. Shanroe Boru is a likely danger having produced an improved performance around here in January.

LAGAN CONSTRUCTION GROUP 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.
(Prize Money €1000: 1st €700, 2nd €200, 3rd €100)
Weights: 4yo 11st 9lbs
5yo 12st 2lbs
About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 ME AND JULIO (GB) (19yo B G)
ALFLORA (IRE) / TENTSMUIR (GB) / ARCTIC LORD		 11st 11lbs CAFRE (Enniskillen) Racing Club
Nessa Toher		  
2 NOTNOWLOVE (IRE) (19yo B G)
WINGED LOVE (IRE) / MISS SABRE (GB) / SABREHILL (USA)		 11st 11lbs CAFRE (Enniskillen) Racing Club
Connor Maguire		  
3 BIG JACK BEHAN (IRE) (15yo BR G)
BRIAN BORU (GB) / PINT OF PORT (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB)		 11st 11lbs Sean F. Gallagher
Sean F. Gallagher		  
4 BUTLERGROVE KING (IRE) (15yo B G)
KING'S THEATRE (IRE) / SANADJA (IRE) / SLIP ANCHOR		 12st 2lbs Richard Frisby
Michael Goff		  
5 MAPLE MONS (IRE) (16yo CH M)
GREAT EXHIBITION (USA) / RADEDA (IRE) / GREAT COMMOTION (USA)		 11st 11lbs David Charles & Arron Charles
D.M. Christie		  

Preview

BIG JACK BEHAN was in touch when unseating at Maralin on his winners level debut, and having won a Tattersalls maiden that has since produced two winners, he can double up here. The Borris winner Bultergrove King offers the main opposition as he appeared to be returning to something close to his best at Cregg last time and will likely be suited by the track. Maple Mons is best of the rest.

STEPHEN MAGEE & WILLIAM MCDOWELL Confined Hunt Winners

Winners Race Confined
For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old and upwards, the property of members or subscribers holding a valid Hunter Certificate to the East Down Hunt, or are East Down Farmers as defined by the Qualifying Committee of the Masters and Messrs. T. Foy and P. Turley, and in the owners possession before 1st January, 2015, which have not won a race under the Rules of Racing or Steeplechasing in any Country other than Point to Point Steeplechases.
No Penalties. Mares allowed 5lbs.
(Prize Money €800: 1st €560, 2nd €160, 3rd €80)
Weights: 4yo 11st 9lbs
5yo 12st 2lbs
About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 CARNGLAVE CAT (IRE) (18yo CH G)
MOSCOW SOCIETY (USA) / TIME O'DAY (IRE) / TALE QUALE		 12st 2lbs Niall McCarthy
Daniel A. Fitzsimmons		  
2 MR BOLT (IRE) (19yo BR G)
AKBAR (IRE) / KEEP THE PACE (IRE) / SHARDARI		 12st 2lbs Sean McParlan
Sean McParlan		  
3 OUR BOY BARNEY (IRE) (15yo B G)
HELISSIO (FR) / UP THE HARPS (IRE) / LORD AMERICO		 12st 2lbs M. McGovern
Stephen F. Magee		  
4 SWAN ISLAND (IRE) (16yo B M)
HERON ISLAND (IRE) / IL PORTO (IRE) / JURADO (USA)		 11st 11lbs Joanna P. Magee
Stephen F. Magee		  
5 COUNT MASSINI (IRE) (16yo B G)
DR MASSINI (IRE) / BALLYLOOBY MOSS (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER		 12st 2lbs Edward Smyth
Edward Smyth		  
6 DIAMOND REIGN (IRE) (18yo B M)
DOUBLE ECLIPSE (IRE) / SOLO VENTURE (IRE) / ABEDNEGO		 11st 6lbs Darren Clarke
Darren Clarke		  

Preview

MR BOLT, a dual winner this season, beat Illusion Of Time around here in January and with that horse coming out and winning at Armagh last week, that form gets a timely boost and he is awarded the verdict here. Count Massini is a decent horse in his own right but he is held by the selection on the form line through Illusion Of Time, who he was third to at Kirkistown in the Autumn.

6yo+ Maiden (Nov Rdrs)

Maiden Race For 6-Y-O & Upwards Novice Riders
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. For Novice Riders who, at the start of the day, have not ridden more than ten winners under any Rules of Racing or Steeplechasing, including Point to Point Steeplechases.
(Prize Money €800: 1st €560, 2nd €160, 3rd €80)
Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 MAKLOUD (IRE) (19yo BR G)
MAKBUL / ELECTRIC AVENUE (IRE) / ELECTRIC		 12st 2lbs Judith Todd
Holly Curran		  
2 MISTER JBEE (IRE) (17yo B G)
TRADITIONALLY (USA) / MANUKA MAGIC (IRE) / KEY OF LUCK (USA)		 12st 2lbs Judith Todd
Holly Curran		  
3 BILLS OFFICIAL (IRE) (18yo B G)
BENEFICIAL (GB) / LADY NOIRE (IRE) / BRUSH ASIDE (USA)		 12st 2lbs Timothy Lonergan
Patrick Rooney		  
4 GOTYA KATE (IRE) (16yo B M)
CATCHER IN THE RYE (IRE) / MISTRESS KATE (IRE) / LANCASTRIAN		 11st 11lbs Cuig Chondae Syndicate
Patrick Rooney		  
5 ANOTHER ALEX (IRE) (16yo CH G)
BENEFICIAL (GB) / GLASSON STORM (IRE) / GLACIAL STORM (USA)		 12st 2lbs Lady Jane Alexander
Lady Jane Alexander		  
6 BACHER SON (IRE) (19yo B G)
BACH (IRE) / DILLYS DAWN (IRE) / OLD VIC		 12st 2lbs Sean F. Gallagher
Sean F. Gallagher		  
7 BALLYMARKET BOY (IRE) (16yo GR G)
CLOUDINGS (IRE) / ANNIENOORA (IRE) / TOPANOORA		 12st 2lbs Anne Torrens
Mervyn Torrens		  
8 DARSINDIAN (IRE) (16yo B G)
DARSI (FR) / INDIAN CHARM (IRE) / INDIAN RIDGE		 12st 2lbs Brian W. Dougan
Brian W. Dougan		  
9 DUPLICATE DAUGHTER (IRE) (17yo B M)
DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB) / SHADY PET (IRE) / SHARDARI		 11st 11lbs Donal Patrick O'Gorman
Susan O'Gorman		  
10 FALSE PROPHET (IRE) (18yo BR G)
OVERBURY (IRE) / DOUBLE IMPACT (IRE) / DOUBLETOUR (USA)		 12st 2lbs Caroline Wilson
A. Stronge		  
11 FLUFFBALL (IRE) (16yo B G)
WESTERNER (GB) / BADAWI STREET (GB) / THOWRA (FR)		 12st 2lbs J.B. Lusk
Mrs John B. Ross		  
12 HIDDEN KEY (IRE) (16yo BR G)
JIMBLE (FR) / THAAMAY (GB) / SHAAMIT (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Terry Dunlop
C.A. McBratney		  
13 LION'S CHOICE (IRE) (16yo B G)
LET THE LION ROAR (GB) / ADDIE'S CHOICE (IRE) / NORWICH		 12st 2lbs Patrick Mullen
Mark L. Fagan		  
14 LUCY STYLE (IRE) (17yo B M)
WITNESS BOX (USA) / COURT IN THE ACT (IRE) / COMMANCHE RUN		 11st 11lbs Margaret Kerr
Ms Tracey Kerr		  
15 MASTER ARTAN (IRE) (16yo B G)
ARTAN (IRE) / MIDDAY PIE (IRE) / ARZANNI		 12st 2lbs P.J. Fitzpatrick
Donnchadh Doyle		  
16 SHABBY DAN (IRE) (16yo B G)
DANSILI (GB) / SHABBY CHIC (USA) / RED RANSOM (USA)		 12st 2lbs Wilson Andrew Murphy
Hannah L. McKee		  
17 THE KING'S POSY (IRE) (18yo B G)
POSIDONAS (GB) / LITTLE PRINCESS (IRE) / KING'S RIDE		 12st 2lbs CAFRE (Enniskillen) Racing Club
Martina Dempsey		  

Preview

BALLYMARKET BOY was narrowly beaten at Loughnamore back in 2013 on his sole previous start between the flags and he comes here with fair track form having finished fourth to Clondaw Farmer at Down Royal during the Summer. Bills Official has recent form which may give him chances against a number of rivals with question marks of their recent race fitness, whilst Lions Choice and Makloud at their very best could have place chances.
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