PORTRUSH

Gates Open: 11:00 am
First Race: 13:00 pm
Admission Prices: £5
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Track Biography:

The Route hunt have held point-to-point meetings at a number of venues since the 1930’s, before returning to their traditional picturesque venue of Portrush in 2016.

Previous track winners to have won at Portrush include one of the most talked about national hunt horses in training at the moment, Finian’s Oscar who won his four-year-old maiden at Portrush in October 2016 before selling for £250,000 at the Cheltenham sale the following month.

The charming Portrush is a holiday destination for many people, boosting the Famous Barry's amusements. Near the Giants Causeway, Dunluce Castle and Bushmills Distillery to name a few places of interest. The seaside town of Portrush is the ideal venue for an event of this nature as there is plenty of accommodation, so why not spend the weekend in the North of Ireland while taking in the point-to-point racing. 


 

Portrush Point-to-Point Races

Loguestown Road,
Portrush,
Co.Derry
 

Contact Details

Hazel Kelly - 00447759563183

How To Get There

By Road

From Coleraine - on the A29 Ring Road towards Portrush at the last roundabout on the ring road take the last exit for Portrush, 200 yards on the left is the Loguestown road. The track is located approx. 1.5 miles on the Loguestown Road at the junction of the Roselick Road.
The postcode is BT56 8PD.

By Air

Portrush point-to-point is located an hour from Belfast International airport and 45 minutes form the city of Derry airport.

Postcode

BT56 8PD

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A Day At The Races

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Facilities

Our car parking area is situated beside to the track which offers race goers the chance to get close to the action without having to leave their car. This also provides an ideal spot to enjoy a picnic while you enjoy the racing. Picnic benches can also be found around the parade ring and catering areas.

Disabled facilities are provided at the track which gives spectators a perfect viewing point of the action.

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

Food

Our outside food caterers are located beside the parade ring and bookies which means you don’t have to venture too far from the action to purchase some snacks. You can choose from an array of hot food options such as burgers and chips to sausages and chicken goujons.

Our hard working committee members also supply a delicious selection of homemade cakes, buns and sandwiches which are for sale in the food tent beside the parade ring.

If you would like a treat for the day we also have an ice-cream van in attendance.
 

Beverages

Race goers can purchase teas and coffees from our special coffee cart that sells a variety of popular coffee options.

Soft drinks and juices can be purchased from our outside catering outlet.

If you would like something a little stronger to keep you warm during your days racing, alcohol can be purchased in our on-course bar.
 

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.

Dogs are very welcome, but need to be kept on a lead at all times.

Yes, we welcome visitors to bring their own picnics or refreshments. We also have a range of catering options on course if you don?t fancy packing a picnic for the day.

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 so we recommend that you make a stop at an ATM on your way to the races.

Amenities

Portrush point-to-point is the perfect day out for the family in Northern Ireland countryside and as an added bonus for parents all children U16 have free admission.

Our point-to-point is located only a few miles from many famous landmarks which include the Giants Causeway, Dunluce castle, Bushmills distillery and Barry’s amusement park which is the largest of its kind in Northern Ireland.
 

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DENNISON COMMERCIALS LTD 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 11lbs

About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 KAPGARRY (FR) (11yo B G)
BALLINGARRY (IRE) / KAPRISSIMA (FR) / EPERVIER BLEU (GB)		 11st 6lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever		  
2 MAYOHILL (IRE) (11yo B G)
BENEFICIAL (GB) / DARAS MAYO (IRE) / KASMAYO (GB)		 11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever		  
3 MYMILAN (IRE) (11yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / JILL'S GIRL (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA)		 11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever		  
4 SKYHILL (IRE) (11yo B G)
GOLD WELL (GB) / CLASSIC MARI (IRE) / CLASSIC CLICHE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever		  
5 BLACKJACK KENTUCKY (IRE) (11yo B G)
OSCAR (IRE) / MY NAME'S NOT BIN (IRE) / GOOD THYNE (USA)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe		  
6 DUC D'ALLIER (FR) (11yo B G)
LAURO (GER) / PEUR BLEUE (FR) / AGENT BLEU (FR)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe		  
7 RISKY GOLD (IRE) (11yo B G)
GOLD WELL (GB) / ASK ME SISTER (IRE) / SAFETY CATCH (USA)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe		  
8 DESERT DE BRUYERE (FR) (11yo B G)
GREAT PRETENDER (IRE) / QUID DE NEUVILLE (FR) / LE BALAFRE (FR)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Sean Thomas Doyle		  
9 OSCAR FLAME (IRE) (11yo B BR G)
OSCAR (IRE) / HAMER'S LAST (IRE) / PHARDANTE (FR)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle		  
10 MORRAMAN (IRE) (11yo B G)
GOLD WELL (GB) / CASA QUEEN (IRE) / GREAT PALM (USA)		 11st 11lbs Thomas M. Coleman
Colin Bowe		  
11 WHAT A FEVER (IRE) (11yo CH G)
STOWAWAY (GB) / BALLON ROSE (IRE) / ROSELIER (FR)		 11st 6lbs N.J. Heffernan
Sean Thomas Doyle		  
12 BRACE YOURSELF (IRE) (11yo CH G)
MAHLER (GB) / ANGELICA GARNETT (GB) / DESERT STORY (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Warren Ewing
Warren Ewing		  
13 HARD TO FORGET (IRE) (11yo B G)
GOLD WELL (GB) / RAHEEN NA HOON (IRE) / BOYNE VALLEY (GB)		 11st 6lbs Rodney Ian Arthur
Rodney Ian Arthur		  
14 KILLIMORRIE (IRE) (11yo CH M)
GENEROUS (IRE) / THE WEE DUCHESS (IRE) / ZAFFARAN (USA)		 11st 6lbs Shane O'Grady & John B. O'Hagan
Gerald Quinn		  
15 ORDER IN COURT (IRE) (11yo B G)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / GAYE LADY (IRE) / PISTOLET BLEU (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Marie Brennan
J.P. Brennan		  
16 OUR SEAMUS (IRE) (11yo B G)
JEREMY (USA) / DELIA ERIA (IRE) / ZAMINDAR (USA)		 11st 6lbs Eoin G. & Karen Barry
Eoin G. Barry		  
17 SHANROE BANDITO (IRE) (11yo BR G)
MILAN (GB) / BALTRAY QUEEN (IRE) / MIDHISH (GB)		 11st 11lbs Brian Smyth
J.J. Lambe		  
18 WEAKFIELD (IRE) (11yo B G)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / THATS THE LOT (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 6lbs Danestown Racing Partnership
Gavin Cromwell		  
19 YEA OR NAY (IRE) (11yo B G)
ARCADIO (GER) / LUCY LODGE (IRE) / MOSCOW SOCIETY (USA)		 11st 11lbs D.E. Fitzgerald
D.E. Fitzgerald		  

Preview

OSCAR FLAME made his debut in a very competitive Dromahane maiden which was won by the impressive Mr Lingo, and it may just be the worth following him here. Risky Gold did not finish far away in three outings last spring on a variety of surfaces. That experience will certainly stand to him here on his seasonal re-appearance and he can be expected to be there or there abouts, whilst Mayhill and Order In Court, are others to have shown promise to date.

DRENAGH SAWMILLS 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 SCOTTSHILL (IRE) (12yo CH G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / LOCH LOMOND (IRE) / DRY DOCK (GB)		 12st 2lbs Nicholas W. O'Reilly
Nicholas W. O'Reilly		  
2 STORNAWAY (IRE) (12yo B BR G)
STOWAWAY (GB) / LUCY COOPER (IRE) / ROSELIER (FR)		 12st 2lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever		  
3 ALI MCSHERRY (IRE) (12yo B G)
WINGED LOVE (IRE) / OLD GLENORT DARAGH (IRE) / ENTREPRENEUR (GB)		 11st 11lbs William Porter
I. R. Ferguson		  
4 CARCANO (IRE) (12yo BR G)
ARCADIO (GER) / BRAW LASS (GB) / ALFLORA (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Mrs J.K. Ferguson
Jamie A. Sloan		  
5 CAPTAIN COOK (GER) (12yo B G)
NOROIT (GER) / CRYING LOVE (GER) / WINGED LOVE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Cathal McGovern
C.A. McBratney		  
6 HARRY'S ACCOUNT (IRE) (12yo BR G)
JIMBLE (FR) / MARY MONEY (GB) / VETTORI (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Allison Lecky
C.A. McBratney		  
7 DESIGN PLAN (IRE) (12yo CH G)
BLUEPRINT (IRE) / CONSPROBLEM (IRE) / MAZAAD (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Ann Hunter
Ann Hunter		  
8 LARGY LEGS (IRE) (12yo B G)
GETAWAY (GER) / MAGNEETO (IRE) / BRUSH ASIDE (USA)		 12st 2lbs Raymond Scullion & Martin McGroggan
S.R.B. Crawford		  
9 RULES OF WAR (IRE) (12yo B G)
WAREED (IRE) / TARAS CHOICE (GB) / SAGAMIX (FR)		 12st 2lbs Mrs Anne O'Sullivan
Ross O'Sullivan		  
10 SHUMAKER (IRE) (12yo CH G)
WHITMORE'S CONN (USA) / BLAZING LOVE (IRE) / FRUITS OF LOVE (USA)		 12st 2lbs Karen McNeilly
Karen McNeilly		  
11 SOME RESPONSE (IRE) (12yo B G)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / LADY SECRET (FR) / LORD OF MEN (GB)		 12st 2lbs Brian Hamilton
B.R. Hamilton		  
12 TAWNAWULLY (IRE) (12yo B G)
SCORPION (IRE) / EOCHAILL (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)		 12st 2lbs William Logan
Rodney Ian Arthur		  
13 TWOFORTHENURE (IRE) (12yo CH G)
WELL CHOSEN (GB) / LA LOCANDA (GB) / ALFLORA (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Ballynure Old Boys Racing Syndicate
Lyle Andrew		  

Preview

SCHUMAKER went close to causing a big upset around here in March, as he was outrunning his price when coming down at the final fence whilst disputing the lead. A second consecutive fall at Bellurgan Park has seen him return as a maiden, and providing he posts a clean round of jumping, he would be a deserving winner. Scottshill is another horse with a good deal of experience behind him and he put in a career best at Casltetown-Geoghegan. Captain Cook went close in a British point last April and could be of note, alongside Carcano and Some Response.

MADDYBENNY 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 €1200: 1st €840, 2nd €240, 3rd €120)

Weights: 11st 11lbs

About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 ABSAINTE (FR) (12yo GR M)
SAINT DES SAINTS (FR) / NIANGARA (FR) / BABY TURK (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Smile Says It All Syndicate
A.J. Martin		  
2 ALICE'S STAR (IRE) (15yo B M)
ODYLE (USA) / ALL EXCEPT ALICE (IRE) / FOURSTARS ALLSTAR (USA)		 11st 6lbs Denis O'Sullivan
Denis O'Sullivan		  
3 ARCTIC ROBIN (IRE) (12yo B M)
ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR) / ARCTIC VISION (IRE) / MOSCOW SOCIETY (USA)		 11st 11lbs Tanvally Racing Club
Mrs Sarah Dawson		  
4 CASTLECATT (IRE) (13yo B M)
TIKKANEN (USA) / KILDOWNEY DUCHESS (IRE) / JURADO (USA)		 11st 6lbs William & Roseann Creith
Graeme Martin		  
5 LADY MULTIFIX (IRE) (12yo B M)
WESTERNER (GB) / ROMANTIC GESTURE (IRE) / MISTER LORD (USA)		 11st 11lbs John Farquhar
Alan A.H. Wells		  
6 LOVEFROMABOVE (IRE) (13yo B M)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / GOOD LOOKING WOMAN (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Michael D.A. Graham
Lyle Andrew		  
7 MISS TITANIC (IRE) (12yo B M)
GETAWAY (GER) / OLIVES HALL (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE)		 11st 6lbs R.K. Watson
Marshall Watson		  
8 QUESTIONATION (IRE) (13yo B M)
DUBAI DESTINATION (USA) / HOW IS THINGS (IRE) / NORWICH (GB)		 11st 11lbs Kieran McKay
Gerald Quinn		  
9 SHIPWRECK (IRE) (13yo B M)
SHANTOU (USA) / SKELETON COAST (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA)		 11st 11lbs Templeburn Racing Syndicate
C.A. McBratney		  
10 SWEETY POPPET (GB) (13yo B M)
SCORPION (IRE) / DANCING PEARL (GB) / DANCING SPREE (USA)		 11st 6lbs Mark A.R. Lewis
Chris Delcros		  
11 TOURGAR PURE GOLD (IRE) (12yo B M)
SHANTOU (USA) / SPRINT FOR GOLD (USA) / SLEW O' GOLD (USA)		 11st 11lbs Cherry L. Faeste
Ross O'Sullivan		  

Preview

There was plenty of money behind ABSAINTE when she made her seasonal re-appearance at Loughanmore earlier this month, and she almost got off the mark, only going down by half-a-length to a capable sort. That should leave her spot on for this. Lovefromabove had finished third around here in March, however she was well-held by the selection at Loughanmore more recently and will need to step-up to beat her. Questionation ran quite well on her first start over obstacles earlier this month and she can be expected to improve.

ROYAL COURT HOTEL Open 4yo + (4yo Mdns Excl)

Open Lightweight Race For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old and upwards, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland. No Penalties.

Mares allowed 5lbs.

4-y-o Maidens Excluded.

(Prize Money €1400: 1st €980, 2nd €280, 3rd €140)

Weights: 4yo 11st 11lbs 5yo 12st 2lbs

About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 EDDIES MIRACLE (IRE) (16yo B G)
BEAT OF DRUMS (GB) / BALLINAMONA GOLD (IRE) / PIERRE (GB)		 12st 2lbs Ray Nicholas
D.M. Christie		  
2 SAMBREMONT (FR) (14yo B G)
SAINT DES SAINTS (FR) / RAINBOW CREST (FR) / BARYSHNIKOV (AUS)		 12st 2lbs S.J. Hegarty
D.M. Christie		  
3 BOBOWEN (IRE) (18yo B G)
BOB BACK (USA) / OPUS ONE (GB) / SLIP ANCHOR (GB)		 11st 11lbs Caroline McCaldin & Sharon Kelly
Caroline McCaldin		  
4 CONAL (IRE) (15yo B G)
WHITMORE'S CONN (USA) / WELSH CONNECTION (IRE) / WELSH TERM (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Mrs P.J. Conway
Mark E. McCrory		  
5 MTADA SUPREME (IRE) (19yo B G)
BISHOP OF CASHEL (GB) / TULLABARDS LEADER (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)		 12st 2lbs Mrs R.J. Beattie
Peter Maher		  
6 MY WIGWAM OR YOURS (IRE) (15yo B G)
BENEFICIAL (GB) / MIDNIGHT POND (IRE) / LONG POND (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Stephen F. Magee
Stephen F. Magee		  
7 OURMANMASSINI (IRE) (16yo B G)
DR MASSINI (IRE) / AUNTY DAWN (IRE) / STRONG GALE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Teresa Flood
Peter J. Flood		  
8 QUICKASYOUCAN (IRE) (16yo B G)
BENEFICIAL (GB) / NATIVEBALTIC (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA)		 12st 2lbs S. Downey & J. Marley & P. McGurk.
C.A. McBratney		  
9 SIZING COAL (IRE) (16yo B G)
PRESENTING (GB) / HOLLYGROVE CEZANNE (IRE) / KING'S RIDE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Exors of the late Alan Potts
J.T.R. Dreaper		  
10 YES TOM (IRE) (19yo GR G)
TIKKANEN (USA) / AMMIEANNE (IRE) / ZAFFARAN (USA)		 12st 2lbs T.J. Topping
S.R.B. Crawford		  

Preview

OURMANMASSINI and Eddies Miracle are closely matched on their meeting at Kinsale late last season and the pair finished after each other in an ultra-competitive affair at Castletown-Geoghegan on the opening day of the season. Sizing Coal is the big threat to that pair, as he is a former Leinster National winner was fancied to run well in last seasons Becher Chase over the National fences at Aintree, only to take a heavy fall at Valentines, whilst Mtada Supreme is a previous Punchestown Festival winner returning to point-to-points.

ULSTER STORES Winner of Three (4yo Mdns Excl)

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.

4-y-o Maidens Excluded.

(Prize Money €1200: 1st €840, 2nd €240, 3rd €120)

Weights: 4yo 11st 11lbs 5yo 12st 2lbs

About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 CANADIAN STEEL (IRE) (15yo B G)
CRAIGSTEEL (GB) / HIL RHAPSODY (GB) / ANSHAN (GB)		 12st 2lbs David Aiken
B.R. Hamilton		  
2 CAPTAIN CJ (IRE) (13yo B G)
WESTERNER (GB) / SHE'S SO DAINTY (IRE) / GREAT COMMOTION (USA)		 11st 11lbs Fidelma Toole
Dermot McLoughlin		  
3 CELTIC THUNDER (IRE) (15yo B G)
DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB) / CLASH PRINCESS (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)		 11st 11lbs Daire J. McConville
Marshall Watson		  
4 MANETTI (IRE) (12yo B G)
WESTERNER (GB) / MRS WALLENSKY (IRE) / ROSELIER (FR)		 12st 2lbs R.A. Bartlett
I. R. Ferguson		  
5 ONE COOL CLARKSON (GB) (17yo B G)
CLERKENWELL (USA) / DECENT DIME (IRE) / INSAN (USA)		 12st 2lbs Christine McKnight
Neil McKnight		  
6 SIZINGDOWNTHERHINE (IRE) (14yo CH G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / GLABEJET (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Exors of the late Alan Potts
J.T.R. Dreaper		  

Preview

The Jim Dreaper-trained SIZINGDOWNTHERHINE chased home last seasons champion mare in a closely run affair in the Wexford Hunter Chase last November, and he can likely return to winning ways here on that form. Captain CJ has the measure of Manetti on their run at Loughanmore earlier this month, and this improving sort, who has the advantage of race fitness, will really put it up to the selection. One Cool Clarkson finished second in this races 12 months ago behind subsequent winner Talkischeap on what was his sole appearance between the flags last season, and he can once again be expected to get involved.

FLETCHER TORRENS & SEMPLE & SONS LTD 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 €1200: 1st €840, 2nd €240, 3rd €120)

Weights: 12st 2lbs

About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 ANOTHER DAY DONE (IRE) (13yo B G)
DAVORIN (JPN) / PERFECT MEMORY (IRE) / NASHWAN (USA)		 12st 2lbs R.J. Armstrong
S.R.B. Crawford		  
2 BALLYHOWNE (IRE) (14yo B G)
GENEROUS (IRE) / IZZY SADDLER (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Billie-Jo Irwin
S.R.B. Crawford		  
3 DRUMCONNOR (IRE) (15yo B G)
LAHIB (USA) / DRUMCONNOR LADY (IRE) / SHAHRASTANI (USA)		 12st 2lbs Martin Abernethy
J.J. Lambe		  
4 LONGTYMEGONE (IRE) (14yo B G)
PORTRAIT GALLERY (IRE) / KATIE O'TOOLE (IRE) / COMMANCHE RUN (GB)		 11st 11lbs Daire J. McConville
Daire J. McConville		  
5 MILITARY ROAD (GB) (14yo B G)
FAIR MIX (IRE) / FLAMEBIRD (IRE) / MUKADDAMAH (USA)		 11st 11lbs J. Woods
J. Woods		  
6 REBELS HONOUR (IRE) (14yo B G)
CITY HONOURS (USA) / REECES' PARTNER (IRE) / FOURSTARS ALLSTAR (USA)		 12st 2lbs George Lamont
George Lamont		  
7 TEMPLEPOINT (GB) (13yo B G)
FAIR MIX (IRE) / FLAMEBIRD (IRE) / MUKADDAMAH (USA)		 12st 2lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever		  

Preview

ANOTHER DAY DONE, a horse who was running in bumpers during the summer, ran well at a big price on his return between the flags at Loughanmore recently, as he was only headed by the promising mare, Milan Dancer, in the closing stages. Compensation can be claimed here. Templepoint has a 12-length deficit with the selection to overturn with the selection from that Loughanmore run, and he looks the main danger.
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