KIRKISTOWN

Gates Open: 10:00 am
First Race: 12:00 noon
Admission Prices: £5
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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


Contact Details

Jack Anderson - 04892639321
 

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
 

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A Day At The Races

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Facilities

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.

Food

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.
 

Beverages

We have a selection of tea, coffees and minerals available from the catering company.

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.

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 in Portavogie on your way to the races.

Amenities

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. Admission is £5 with all children U16 free.

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.
 

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Entries

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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 BALLYART (IRE) (11yo B G)
SCORPION (IRE) / CANDLE MASSINI (IRE) / DR MASSINI (IRE)		 11st 6lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever		  
2 KAPGARRY (FR) (11yo B G)
BALLINGARRY (IRE) / KAPRISSIMA (FR) / EPERVIER BLEU (GB)		 11st 6lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever		  
3 MARTALINK (FR) (11yo CH G)
MARTALINE (GB) / A SINDA (FR) / SINNDAR (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Alan McCaldin
Caroline McCaldin		  
4 SKYHILL (IRE) (11yo B G)
GOLD WELL (GB) / CLASSIC MARI (IRE) / CLASSIC CLICHE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever		  
5 SHANROE AL C (IRE) (11yo BR G)
ARCADIO (GER) / DROMROE DREAMER (IRE) / INSAN (USA)		 11st 11lbs Brian Smyth
Karl Thornton		  
6 SHANROE SMOOCH (IRE) (11yo B G)
ASK (GB) / LADY QUESADA (IRE) / ALFLORA (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Brian Smyth
Karl Thornton		  
7 FAR DESTINATION (IRE) (11yo B G)
DUBAI DESTINATION (USA) / FARFIELDS (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Claire Crawford
S.R.B. Crawford		  
8 GOLAN WARRIOR (IRE) (11yo B G)
GOLAN (IRE) / TAISILK (IRE) / TAIPAN (IRE)		 11st 11lbs S.R.B. Crawford
S.R.B. Crawford		  
9 PRESENTED WELL (IRE) (11yo B G)
OSCAR (IRE) / MILLSTREAM EXPRESS (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Warren Ewing
Warren Ewing		  
10 PUSH THE TEMPO (IRE) (11yo B G)
GOLD WELL (GB) / FAIRPARK (IRE) / SHARDARI (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Leonard Cave
Warren Ewing		  
11 ALWAYS ON THE BALL (FR) (11yo CH G)
KAPGARDE (FR) / ETOILE DES ILES (FR) / STARBOROUGH (GB)		 11st 11lbs Richard Frisby
Denis Paul Murphy		  
12 BLACKJACK KENTUCKY (IRE) (11yo B G)
OSCAR (IRE) / MY NAME'S NOT BIN (IRE) / GOOD THYNE (USA)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe		  
13 DECOR IRLANDAIS (FR) (11yo CH G)
HELLO SUNDAY (FR) / ORLANDAISE (FR) / GOLDNEYEV (USA)		 11st 11lbs Shauna Kelly
Noel C. Kelly		  
14 GETAWAY NORTH (GB) (11yo B G)
GETAWAY (GER) / KINGS EQUITY (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Mrs Rose Boyd
C.A. McBratney		  
15 KILBREW BOY (IRE) (11yo B G)
STOWAWAY (GB) / BEAN KI MOON (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Riona Teggart
Andrew E. Lynch		  
16 MANO CORNUTO (IRE) (11yo B G)
GRANDERA (IRE) / MARTIN'S OSCAR (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Graham McKeever
Graham McKeever		  
17 PILOT STATION (IRE) (11yo B G)
ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL (USA) / JERUSALA (IRE) / RELIGIOUSLY (USA)		 11st 6lbs Natalie Fahy
P.A. Fahy		  
18 SOMETIME SOON (IRE) (11yo B G)
SHANTOU (USA) / BACK LOG (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA)		 11st 11lbs D.M. Christie
D.M. Christie		  
19 TARA MILL (IRE) (11yo B G)
KALANISI (IRE) / EILEENS DREAM (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Shane Crawley
Shane Crawley		  

Preview

PILOT STATION was unlucky to come down at the last in Castletown last April when sure to go close in a small field contest, and he again parted company with his rider on his return at Dromahane. A return to his opening effort would give him claims. Always On The Ball was a beaten favourite on debut, but the well-bred Kapgarde gelding is sure to come on from that promising fourth and can go close, as to can Shanroe AL C, whilst Getaway North is a well-bred newcomer.

TIM MARTIN ESTATE AGENTS 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 ANNIE MCCARROLL (IRE) (12yo B M)
ASK (GB) / THE IRISH WHIP (GB) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Andrew G. Kennedy & G.R. Logan
C.A. McBratney		  
2 CRAWFORDS MILL (IRE) (12yo BR M)
GETAWAY (GER) / LOUGH CUAN (IRE) / ZAFFARAN (USA)		 11st 11lbs S.R.B. Crawford
S.R.B. Crawford		  
3 ALICE'S STAR (IRE) (15yo B M)
ODYLE (USA) / ALL EXCEPT ALICE (IRE) / FOURSTARS ALLSTAR (USA)		 11st 6lbs Denis O'Sullivan
Denis O'Sullivan		  
4 OLDTOWN POLLY (IRE) (12yo B M)
PUBLISHER (USA) / OLDTOWN GILL (GB) / ROBERTICO (GB)		 11st 6lbs John James Gault
John James Gault		  
5 QUESTIONATION (IRE) (13yo B M)
DUBAI DESTINATION (USA) / HOW IS THINGS (IRE) / NORWICH (GB)		 11st 11lbs Kieran McKay
Gerald Quinn		  
6 SHIPWRECK (IRE) (13yo B M)
SHANTOU (USA) / SKELETON COAST (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA)		 11st 11lbs Templeburn Racing Syndicate
C.A. McBratney		  
7 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		  
8 WHYYOUSOSERIOUS (IRE) (12yo B M)
MOROZOV (USA) / RAINBOW GALE (IRE) / RASHAR (USA)		 11st 11lbs Amy Catherine Boyd
Neil McKnight		  

Preview

The Gerald Quinn-trained QUESTIONATION was unable to justify favouritism at Loughbrickland last weekend when disappointing, as she had run a big race at Portrush prior to that is certainly capable of getting off the mark on that evidence. She is worth a second chance in a race like this. Tourgar Pure Gold stayed-on late to take second on her pointing debut at Tinahely and she would look the big danger. Alices Star and Crawfords Mill are others who can enter the reckoning.

STRANGFORD ARMS HOTEL 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 BALLYMILLEN (IRE) (12yo CH G)
MAHLER (GB) / TIGGER DREAM (IRE) / DOUBLE TRIGGER (IRE)		 11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever		  
2 STORNAWAY (IRE) (12yo B BR G)
STOWAWAY (GB) / LUCY COOPER (IRE) / ROSELIER (FR)		 11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever		  
3 ANOTHER DRAMA (IRE) (12yo B G)
GAMUT (IRE) / RACHRUSH (IRE) / SADLER'S WELLS (USA)		 11st 11lbs Natalie Fahy
P.A. Fahy		  
4 COSMIC FLIGHT (IRE) (12yo B G)
WINGED LOVE (IRE) / CLASSIC QUART (IRE) / CLASSIC CLICHE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Patricia Duffin
S.R.B. Crawford		  
5 DANCE THE RAPIDS (IRE) (12yo B G)
SCORPION (IRE) / THAT'S AMAZING (IRE) / MARIGNAN (USA)		 12st 2lbs Sean F. Gallagher
Sean F. Gallagher		  
6 DAVY STREET (GB) (12yo B G)
GRAPE TREE ROAD (GB) / MINER YOURS (GB) / MINER'S LAMP (GB)		 12st 2lbs Denis Paul Murphy
Denis Paul Murphy		  
7 GLORIOUS GALWAY (IRE) (12yo B G)
WESTERNER (GB) / PEACE TIME BEAUTY (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Glorious Galway Syndicate
Declan McNamara		  
8 LAGGANSTOWN (IRE) (12yo B G)
BENEFICIAL (GB) / SEVEN AGES (IRE) / TOPANOORA (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Christopher W.T. Johnston
Peter J. Flood		  
9 MOUNT RUSHMOORE (IRE) (12yo B G)
SHANTOU (USA) / KNOCK ON THE DOOR (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE)		 12st 2lbs John Paul Murphy
Richard Black		  
10 OUTSIDE THE RING (IRE) (12yo B G)
VERTICAL SPEED (FR) / MY BAY LADY (GB) / KARINGA BAY (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Christine McKnight
Neil McKnight		  
11 RULES OF WAR (IRE) (12yo B G)
WAREED (IRE) / TARAS CHOICE (GB) / SAGAMIX (FR)		 12st 2lbs Mrs Anne O'Sullivan
Ross O'Sullivan		  
12 SOME RESPONSE (IRE) (12yo B G)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / LADY SECRET (FR) / LORD OF MEN (GB)		 12st 2lbs Brian Hamilton
B.R. Hamilton		  

Preview

LAGGANSTOWN was staying-on powerfully in the closing stages to get within a neck of success at Quakerstown in April, having shown promise in two previous efforts. Having his first start for Peter Flood, a yard who have already had a winner this season, he looks the one to beat on the form. Davy Street finished in front of subsequent winner Upsettheodds at Tinahely on his debut, whilst the twice-placed Some Response and Rules Of Law are other dangers.

WILSONS AUCTIONS Winners Of Two 4yo+ (4yo Mdns Excl)

Winners Of Two 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 two Point to Point Steeplechases 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 ADAMSTOWN (IRE) (16yo CH G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / ALWAYS PRESENT (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever		  
2 BALLYHOWNE (IRE) (14yo B G)
GENEROUS (IRE) / IZZY SADDLER (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Billie-Jo Irwin
S.R.B. Crawford		  
3 BIG JACK BEHAN (IRE) (15yo BR G)
BRIAN BORU (GB) / PINT OF PORT (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB)		 12st 2lbs Sean F. Gallagher
Sean F. Gallagher		  
4 CANADIAN STEEL (IRE) (15yo B G)
CRAIGSTEEL (GB) / HIL RHAPSODY (GB) / ANSHAN (GB)		 12st 2lbs David Aiken
B.R. Hamilton		  
5 CELTIC THUNDER (IRE) (15yo B G)
DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB) / CLASH PRINCESS (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)		 12st 2lbs Daire J. McConville
Marshall Watson		  
6 LISNAGREGGAN (IRE) (15yo CH G)
BEAT OF DRUMS (GB) / INSAN RUBY (IRE) / INSAN (USA)		 11st 11lbs Gerard Rutledge
John McConnell		  
7 LOTTOLOVE (IRE) (16yo B M)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / LADY LOTTO (IRE) / LORD AMERICO (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Elizabeth A. O'Connell
Claire O'Connell		  

Preview

ADAMSTOWN has decent form to his name in open company and he ran a cracking race on his return from 19 months on the side-lines to chase home the impressive Burning Ambition at Loughbrickland last Saturday. He would be very deserving of a first success since 2013 here. Ballyhowne and Canadian Steel, a previous course winner are both last-time out winners and they would look to provide the pick of the opposition.

JOHN BOYCE CARS 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 SAMBREMONT (FR) (14yo B G)
SAINT DES SAINTS (FR) / RAINBOW CREST (FR) / BARYSHNIKOV (AUS)		 12st 2lbs S.J. Hegarty
D.M. Christie		  
2 VELVET MAKER (FR) (15yo B G)
POLICY MAKER (IRE) / EVASION DE L'ORNE (FR) / BEYSSAC (FR)		 12st 2lbs David Maxwell
D.M. Christie		  
3 CHOSEN DREAM (IRE) (16yo B G)
WELL CHOSEN (GB) / PEOPLES DREAM (IRE) / MANDALUS (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Margaret A. Simpson
Graham McKeever		  
4 CONAL (IRE) (15yo B G)
WHITMORE'S CONN (USA) / WELSH CONNECTION (IRE) / WELSH TERM (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Mrs P.J. Conway
Mark E. McCrory		  
5 LORD WINDERMERE (IRE) (18yo B G)
OSCAR (IRE) / SATELLITE DANCER (IRE) / SATCO (FR)		 12st 2lbs Dr. Ronan Lambe
J.H. Culloty		  
6 MILAN FLYER (IRE) (18yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / FLYING JENNIE (IRE) / BURSLEM (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Oran McGill
Gary McGill		  
7 ONE COOL CLARKSON (GB) (17yo B G)
CLERKENWELL (USA) / DECENT DIME (IRE) / INSAN (USA)		 12st 2lbs Christine McKnight
Neil McKnight		  
8 SEVENTH SKY (GER) (17yo B G)
KING'S BEST (USA) / SACARINA (GB) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Fidelma Toole
Dermot McLoughlin		  
9 YES TOM (IRE) (19yo GR G)
TIKKANEN (USA) / AMMIEANNE (IRE) / ZAFFARAN (USA)		 11st 11lbs T.J. Topping
S.R.B. Crawford		  

Preview

Former Cheltenham Gold Cup winner LORD WINDERMERE would be the star attraction if taking up this entry in a very interesting contest. David Christie could be responsible for the main dangers in VELVET MAKER and Sambremont. The former was quietly fancied for the Grand Annual at Cheltenham in March and could be a high class recruit on his first start in this sphere. Seventh Sky is another interesting former track horse, as he is a former winner of the Tommy Whittle Chase and was fourth in the Grand Sefton last season when with Charlie Mann, whilst Yes Tom went close at Portrush.

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 BROADMEADOW BRIDGE (IRE) (18yo B G)
PILSUDSKI (IRE) / BOW RIVER (IRE) / OVER THE RIVER (FR)		 11st 11lbs Denise McCourt
T.G. McCourt		  
2 INTERNAL TRANSFER (GB) (13yo B G)
KAYF TARA (GB) / LA DAME BRUNE (FR) / MANSONNIEN (FR)		 12st 2lbs Barry Connell
Alan Fleming		  
3 JUST FOR GERRY (IRE) (13yo B G)
DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB) / WHATS ANOTHER ONE (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Just For Gerry Syndicate
Barbara E. Hanna		  
4 KNOCKAN RUN (IRE) (13yo B G)
WINGED LOVE (IRE) / KNOCKANS FLIGHT (IRE) / ZAFFARAN (USA)		 12st 2lbs Judith Hamilton
I. R. Ferguson		  
5 LONGTYMEGONE (IRE) (14yo B G)
PORTRAIT GALLERY (IRE) / KATIE O'TOOLE (IRE) / COMMANCHE RUN (GB)		 11st 11lbs Daire J. McConville
Daire J. McConville		  
6 WATYAWAITINGFOR (IRE) (13yo B G)
SEPTEMBER STORM (GER) / HOLLYMEAD (IRE) / JAMESMEAD (GB)		 12st 2lbs Molly McCrory
Molly McCrory		  

Preview

It is unusual to see the Barry Connell colours with an older maiden in point-to-points and therefore his INTERNAL TRANSFER is of interest in this following two runs on the track. Knockan Run was unlucky not to make a winning debut at Largy last season, as he made a notable mistake at the final fence which proved costly. Although disappointing at Broughshane a week later, he has the pick of the points form. Broadmeadow Bridge has plenty of placed form to his name, although he has not been seen that often since finishing second at Oldtown in 2014 and has changed yard since then.
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