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Track Biography:
The North Kilkenny Foxhounds date back to 1931 with the first running of their point-to-point in the late 1940's.
The current racecourse at Parksgrove in Ballyragget has been in use since 1989, returning from Gowran Park to the open country, as had been in its formative years.
The right-handed course is practically level throughout making it a great viewing track and a favoured track amongst handlers that always has a large number of entries.
Previous track winners to have won at Ballyragget include former Grade One winner Herecomesthetruth, a maiden winner here in 2007, and former Grade Two winning Luska Lad won the open 2015.
How To Get There
From Dublin
Take the N7 and M8 southbound to the N77 in Laois. Take exit 17 from M7 and continue on the N77 to Ballyragget where the track will be sign posted.
From Cork
Take the M8 northbound to the R693 in Kilkenny. Take exit 4 from the M8 and continue on R639.
By Air
Ballyragget point-to-point is located two hours from Dublin and Cork airport.
Eircode
R95T8Y6
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Entries
TALLIS CO LTD & AIDAN BROPHY 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 |
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| 1 | POLY KALO (IRE) (14yo B M) KALANISI (IRE) / TORSHA (IRE) / TORUS |
11st 11lbs | P.J Fortune | Colin Bowe |
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| 2 | TIMO (IRE) (14yo B M) ALHAARTH (IRE) / TRACKER (GB) / BUSTINO |
11st 11lbs | Patrick F. O'Brien | Colin Bowe |
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| 3 | FLEMENSPOWER (IRE) (14yo CH M) FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / FREE LIFT (GB) / CADEAUX GENEREUX |
11st 11lbs | WexTipp Syndicate | R.P. Rath |
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| 4 | LARKFIELD LASS (IRE) (14yo B BR M) PRESENTING (GB) / AUTUMN SUNSET (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB) |
11st 6lbs | James Joseph Brennan | R.P. Rath |
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| 5 | DERRAVARAGH LILLY (IRE) (14yo BR M) KALANISI (IRE) / DERRAVARAGH NATIVE (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Liam Gilsenan | Carol Ross |
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| 6 | HERECOMESTHEWOLF (IRE) (14yo B M) AMADEUS WOLF (GB) / BOBBIE GREY (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA) |
11st 6lbs | Sean F. Gallagher | Sean F. Gallagher |
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| 7 | GLENCREE LADY (IRE) (14yo B M) COURT CAVE (IRE) / GLENCREE SPIRIT (IRE) / ZAFFARAN (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Stephen Campion | William P. Murphy |
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| 8 | ISI (IRE) (14yo BR M) KALANISI (IRE) / CREATON COVERT (GB) / NOMADIC WAY (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Elizabeth M. Kelly | Donnchadh Doyle |
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| 9 | LEADER'S CHOICE (IRE) (14yo B M) PRESENTING (GB) / LEADER'S HALL (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Geraldine Murphy | Daniel G. Murphy |
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| 10 | MINMORE BEAUTY (IRE) (14yo B M) GOLD WELL (GB) / COUMPHAR (IRE) / PHARDANTE (FR) |
11st 6lbs | Monbeg Syndicate | Sean Thomas Doyle |
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| 11 | MIRS CHOICE (IRE) (14yo B M) CORONER (IRE) / DUMMY RUN (IRE) / GLACIAL STORM (USA) |
11st 6lbs | Denis Tarrant | David M. O'Brien |
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| 12 | SWEETLITTLEKITTY (IRE) (14yo B M) ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR) / ALCREA (IRE) / COMMANDER COLLINS (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Model Garden Syndicate | Paul Martin Pierce |
Preview
LEADERS CHOICE met Kilty Caul at Cragmore and ran well so she may well be ready to step up here. Mirs Choice ran well at Lingstown last Sunday and if she returns here fresh could be a danger as could Poly Kalo who met a smart type in Tinahely.
JOHN PHELAN & JOHN HOLLAND 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 |
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| 1 | DE PILGRAM (IRE) (14yo B G) MILAN (GB) / LAST JUMP (GB) / TEENOSO (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Tom Keating | Tom Keating |
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| 2 | STRONG PURSUIT (IRE) (14yo CH G) FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / LOUGHADERRA (IRE) / STRONG GALE |
12st 2lbs | Tom Keating | Tom Keating |
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| 3 | HIGH FRONTIER (IRE) (14yo B G) HIGH CHAPARRAL (IRE) / KITTY STAR (IRE) / MONTELIMAR (USA) |
12st 2lbs | R.C.A. Latta | Andrew Latta |
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| 4 | WOLF ON THE RUN (IRE) (14yo B G) FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / TONAPHUCA GIRL (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | R.C.A. Latta | Andrew Latta |
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| 5 | LE SAUMON (IRE) (14yo B G) MILAN (GB) / SUPER SIZE (IRE) / SHERNAZAR |
12st 2lbs | Brigid Bowe | Colin Bowe |
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| 6 | MR ELEVATOR (IRE) (14yo BR G) SANDMASON (GB) / GREENWOOD LADY (IRE) / ROSELIER (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Jason Higgins | Colin Bowe |
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| 7 | ICANTSAY (IRE) (14yo B G) SPADOUN (FR) / TWILIGHT VIC (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Mrs C. Walsh | Daniel G. Murphy |
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| 8 | LIGHTING TUNES (IRE) (14yo B G) MILAN (GB) / FAIR CONQUEST (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Nile O'Rourke | Peter Maher |
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| 9 | MAKEYOUTHINK (IRE) (14yo B G) PUBLISHER (USA) / DEVS DELIGHT (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | James Devereux | Vincent Devereux |
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| 10 | MAN OF MYSTERIES (IRE) (14yo B G) PUBLISHER (USA) / DINAH B (IRE) / YASHGAN |
12st 2lbs | Henry Cleary | R.P. Rath |
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| 11 | MOTHERSPRIDENJOY (IRE) (14yo CH G) VERTICAL SPEED (FR) / HALFAQUID (IRE) / TOCA MADERA |
12st 2lbs | Derry Connolly & John Corrigan | M.O. Quigley |
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| 12 | NATIVE ROBIN (IRE) (14yo BR G) ROBIN DES PRES (FR) / HOMEBIRD (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Barry O'Connor | A.J. Kennedy |
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| 13 | SWEETTOOTHTOMMY (IRE) (14yo B G) DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB) / MY LINDA (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Thomas O'Sullivan | Denis Paul Murphy |
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| 14 | THE TAILOR QUIGLEY (GB) (14yo B G) GENEROUS (IRE) / TCHATCHACOYA (FR) / SIN KIANG (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Mrs T Hyde | T.E. Hyde |
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| 15 | ZILACH (IRE) (14yo B G) BACH (IRE) / SANDRA ANNE (IRE) / ALFLORA (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Mrs T.M. Cleary | Michael Croke |
Preview
SWEETOOTHTOMMY is going the right way and two decent runs should see him ready to win here. Strong Pursuit was third in a decent contest at Cragmore and looks a big danger to the selection. Native Robin could be best of the rest.
DRENNAN OIL PRODUCTS 5yo+ Adjacent Maiden
Maiden Race For 5-Y-O & Upwards Adjacent
For Certified Hunters aged 5 years old and upwards only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers holding a valid Hunter Certificate to the following Hunts: North Kilkenny, Laois, Kilkenny, Kilmoganny, Golden Vale, Carlow and Tipperary. Mares Allowed 5lbs.
(Prize Money €800: 1st €560, 2nd €160, 3rd €80)
Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles
| No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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| 1 | FOREST SUNSET (IRE) (17yo CH M) GAMUT (IRE) / FOREST PRINCESS (IRE) / DOMINION ROYALE |
11st 11lbs | Sue Lenehan | Liam Cusack |
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| 2 | RECALCULATING (GB) (15yo BR G) PRESENTING (GB) / BEECHES GIRL (GB) / LORD AMERICO |
12st 2lbs | Mark Sheeran | Liam Cusack |
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| 3 | BERTALUS (IRE) (15yo B G) CITY HONOURS (USA) / DEEP DALUS (IRE) / MANDALUS |
12st 2lbs | R. Hume & D.H. Lalor | Pierce Michael Power |
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| 4 | DUNWOODIE DREAMER (IRE) (17yo B M) ZAGREB (USA) / MOVEING HOME (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
11st 11lbs | James G. Lyons | J.R. Barry |
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| 5 | EASYTHINGSAREBEST (IRE) (14yo B G) BLACK SAM BELLAMY (IRE) / TICKET TO MARS (IRE) / SABREHILL (USA) |
12st 2lbs | G.C. Murphy | Eoin Doyle |
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| 6 | KILNA SHANE (IRE) (15yo BR G) GAMUT (IRE) / KABALE (IRE) / IKDAM (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Joseph Delaney | M.O. Quigley |
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| 7 | LUCINDA GREY (IRE) (15yo GR M) LUSO (GB) / ROSES AND WINE (IRE) / ROSELIER (FR) |
11st 11lbs | William P. Murphy | William P. Murphy |
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| 8 | SCOBIE (IRE) (20yo B G) MOHAAJIR (USA) / ADMIRALELLA (GB) / DOMINION |
12st 2lbs | Rosemary Rooney | Rosemary Rooney |
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| 9 | SOLID STRIKE (GB) (16yo B G) SIR HARRY LEWIS (USA) / SOLID LAND (FR) / SOLID ILLUSION (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Mrs A.J. Kennedy | A.J. Kennedy |
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| 10 | TANGO LOUVO (FR) (17yo CH G) KAPGARDE (FR) / LA PIPRIATAINE (FR) / TIP MOSS (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Avril Barry | Aidan Fitzgerald |
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| 11 | TOMMY DYLON (IRE) (14yo B G) DYLAN THOMAS (IRE) / LOVE OF THE GAME (IRE) / CROCO ROUGE (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Sean Malone | Donnchadh Doyle |
Preview
TANGO LUOVO has yet to recapture the form when in front on his debut at the last at Glenbane but could well find this the opportunity to open his account which he has proven he is up to. Solid Strike was not beaten far at Knockanard and is the one to press the selection most.
CONNOLLYS RED MILLS HORSE FEED Open 4yo+ (Mdns Excl)
Open Lightweight Race
For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old and upwards, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland.
Maidens excluded. No Penalties. Mares allowed 5lbs.
(Prize Money €1200: 1st €840, 2nd €240, 3rd €120)
Weights: 4yo 11st 9lbs
5yo 12st 2lbs
About 3 Miles
| No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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| 1 | DRAWN N DRANK (IRE) (18yo CH G) SNURGE (IRE) / DOLLDYEDEE (IRE) / TORUS (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Irene T. Walsh | Eugene M. O'Sullivan |
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| 2 | GALLOPING GANDER (IRE) (18yo B G) DANEHILL DANCER (IRE) / SILLY GOOSE (IRE) / SADLER'S WELLS (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Maxine O'Sullivan | Eugene M. O'Sullivan |
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| 3 | CASTLEFORT (IRE) (20yo CH G) FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / WEEMADGESDAUGHTER (IRE) / SHARDARI |
12st 2lbs | Heather I. Kiernan | Heather I. Kiernan |
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| 4 | GULLIVAR (IRE) (17yo BR G) BENEFICIAL (GB) / LADY SUPREME (IRE) / MOONAX (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Michael Rafter | John O. Clifford |
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| 5 | HEADFORD FLYER (IRE) (20yo B G) SHERNAZAR / RING FOUR (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER |
12st 2lbs | A.M O'Grady | Eoghan O'Grady |
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| 6 | KLASSY (IRE) (22yo BR G) KAHYASI / EDELORA (IRE) / DOYOUN |
12st 2lbs | Peter Curling | Sam Curling |
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| 7 | LUSKA LAD (IRE) (20yo CH G) FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / NOTSOPHAR (IRE) / PHARDANTE (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Pa & Se Partnership | John Joseph Hanlon |
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| 8 | MALLUSK (IRE) (19yo B G) EXIT TO NOWHERE (USA) / SAUCY NUN (IRE) / ORCHESTRA |
11st 11lbs | Charles Persse | Charles Persse |
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| 9 | WARNE (IRE) (20yo B G) BOB BACK (USA) / DUSKY DIVA (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Robert Waley Cohen | B.R. Hamilton |
Preview
WARNE is unbeaten and almost unbeatable between the flags but has alternative options this weekend. Drawn N Drank is in top form and could take advantage if the selection does not turn up. Luska Lad won last time and will not be far away either.
CHANCELLORS MILLS 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.
(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 |
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| 1 | CANDLE ISLAND (IRE) (18yo B G) HERON ISLAND (IRE) / CANDELA (IRE) / GRAND PLAISIR (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Shane McCullagh | Michael McCullagh |
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| 2 | CELTIC THUNDER (IRE) (15yo B G) DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB) / CLASH PRINCESS (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Daire J. McConville | Marshall Watson |
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| 3 | CLEARLY CAPABLE (IRE) (15yo B G) BIENAMADO (USA) / SPOUT ROAD (IRE) / DR MASSINI (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Roy W. Tector | Roy W. Tector |
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| 4 | CRYSTAL FIRE (IRE) (20yo CH M) CARROLL HOUSE / KILLALIGAN KIM (IRE) / MENEVAL (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Mrs Mary Lett | P.J. O'Gorman |
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| 5 | JONNIESOFA (IRE) (14yo B G) WELL MADE (GER) / LUCKY SARAH (IRE) / AAHSAYLAD |
12st 2lbs | T.M. Finn | Colin Bowe |
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| 6 | KATIE'S OSCAR (IRE) (18yo B M) OSCAR (IRE) / MEADSTOWN MISS (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
11st 6lbs | Thomas B. Sheridan | Thomas B. Sheridan |
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| 7 | KAYF SUPREME (GB) (15yo B G) KAYF TARA (GB) / SONNET SUPREME (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Leon Tormey | J.T.R. Dreaper |
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| 8 | MONEYTEIGUE LAD (IRE) (20yo B G) RASHAR (USA) / RARITYBUS (IRE) / EUROBUS |
12st 2lbs | Andrew Pierce | Paul Martin Pierce |
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| 9 | REBEL BENEFIT (IRE) (16yo B G) CRAIGSTEEL (GB) / TOURMALINE GIRL (IRE) / TOULON (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Eamonn Fehily | Eamonn Fehily |
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| 10 | SPARKY MCGOVERN (IRE) (19yo B G) WINGED LOVE (IRE) / LAKE GARDEN PARK / COMEDY STAR (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Diarmuid Deegan | Diarmuid Deegan |
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| 11 | TALK OF THE SOUTH (IRE) (15yo B G) MILAN (GB) / SMALLTOWNTALK (IRE) / CARROLL HOUSE |
12st 2lbs | Barry Mason | M.P. Collins |
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| 12 | TEMPLEMILLS (IRE) (19yo B G) IRON MASK (USA) / HIGH RETURN (GB) / LAST TYCOON |
11st 11lbs | Anne Creighton | Thomas Cleary |
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| 13 | UNDER THE RED SKY (IRE) (17yo CH G) INSATIABLE (IRE) / OFFICIAL SECRET (GB) / POLISH PATRIOT (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Cormac Flannery | Cormac Flannery |
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| 14 | WEMAYASWELL (IRE) (16yo B G) PUBLISHER (USA) / GOTHTOBEGOOD (IRE) / GOTHLAND (FR) |
11st 11lbs | James Devereux | Vincent Devereux |
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| 15 | WESTERN STAR (IRE) (20yo CH G) OLD VIC / ROSAPOUR (IRE) / ROSELIER (FR) |
12st 2lbs | John J.F. O'Mahony | Liam G. O'Brien |
Preview
KAYF SUPREME won last time having been second to Hunter Chase winner Court Frontier before that and could well be best here. Jonniesofa, Moneyteigue Lad, Sparky McGovern and Talk Of The South are all making their debut at this level and all have enough experience to play a part.
SUPERVALU BALLYRAGGET 6yo+ Maiden
Maiden Race For 6-Y-O & Upwards
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.
(Prize Money €800: 1st €560, 2nd €160, 3rd €80)
Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles
| No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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| 1 | GALVESTON (IRE) (15yo CH G) PRESENTING (GB) / RARE GESTURE (IRE) / SHALFORD (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | M.C. Fahy | Daniel G. Murphy |
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| 2 | RED RIVER GOLD (IRE) (16yo CH G) CROCO ROUGE (IRE) / ADELINE'S PEARL (IRE) / PHARDANTE (FR) |
12st 2lbs | C. A. Smart | Daniel G. Murphy |
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| 3 | ALL EARS (IRE) (15yo B M) ALKAADHEM (GB) / EARLESS (IRE) / GUNNER B (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Lorraine Hart | Jordan Hart |
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| 4 | DARK KNIGHT (IRE) (15yo B G) DR MASSINI (IRE) / TIFFINY GALE (IRE) / GLACIAL STORM (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Tom Shanahan | Tom Shanahan |
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| 5 | DOS'NTSUITME (IRE) (15yo B G) ACAMBARO (GER) / DIVINE RAPTURE (IRE) / BUCKSKIN (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Margaret O'Kane | Brian Mortell |
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| 6 | DOUBLE ISLAND (IRE) (15yo B G) TURTLE ISLAND (IRE) / KINSELLAS VILLAGE (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB) |
11st 11lbs | John Edward Walsh | John Edward Walsh |
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| 7 | GREY PRIDE (IRE) (18yo GR M) GREAT PALM (USA) / FELICITY'S PRIDE (IRE) / BUCKSKIN (FR) |
11st 6lbs | James J. Brennan | John Kirwan |
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| 8 | HATTORI HANZO (IRE) (15yo B G) DARSI (FR) / DANESWAY (GB) / BE MY NATIVE (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Michael W. Dobbs | George Stewart |
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| 9 | HINXWORTH (IRE) (15yo B G) MILAN (GB) / OPEN CRY (IRE) / MONTELIMAR (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Mrs A.J. Kennedy | A.J. Kennedy |
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| 10 | KNOCKREA (IRE) (17yo B G) PIERRE (GB) / GLYNN CROSS (IRE) / MISTER LORD (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Sean Leahy | Terence O'Brien |
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| 11 | LUCKY CLOUD (IRE) (16yo GR G) CLOUDINGS (IRE) / CUSH RAMANI (IRE) / PISTOLET BLEU (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Olive M. Troy | Roy W. Tector |
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| 12 | MODERATION (IRE) (15yo B G) PERPENDICULAR (GB) / YOLANDE (IRE) / KING PERSIAN |
12st 2lbs | Liam Hayden | Darragh Brennan |
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| 13 | MOUNTAIN DELLO (IRE) (15yo B G) LUSO (GB) / KIRSTY (IRE) / BROKEN HEARTED |
11st 11lbs | Siobhan Hogan | Martin J. Hogan |
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| 14 | ROYAL BORU (IRE) (16yo B G) BRIAN BORU (GB) / DAWN COURT (GB) / RAKAPOSHI KING |
11st 11lbs | Pearse Callaghan | Gillian Callaghan |
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| 15 | SPRIGHTLY LAD (IRE) (15yo B G) GAMUT (IRE) / SPRIGHTLY GAL (IRE) / OLD VIC |
12st 2lbs | Mrs S. Hickey | M.C. Hickey |
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| 16 | STATE OF ORIGIN (IRE) (15yo B G) GERMANY (USA) / ROMEOS JULIET (IRE) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Lyle Andrew | Lyle Andrew |
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| 17 | SUDSKIER (IRE) (15yo B G) PILSUDSKI (IRE) / MASRIYNA (IRE) / SHAHRASTANI (USA) |
11st 11lbs | John G. Burke | M.O. Quigley |
Preview
KNOCKREA is coming here having been second at Lemonfield last time while also having some very smart track form for this level of contest. Galveston who was not beaten far at Tallow could be next best.