TURTULLA
Gates Open: | 10:30 am |
First Race: | 12:30 |
Admission Prices: | €10 |
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Track Biography:
The Golden Vale hunt was revived by Tim Hyde and Michael Purcell.
The hounds were hunted by John Pickering, James Foley, Capt. Donald Swan, Rory Dicken, Tom O’Meara, Jim Quinlan and presently by Michael Comerford.
The point-to-point has been run annually at various venues. The first meeting was held at College Hill Templemore and has since been run at Thurles racecourse, Fairyhill Templemore, Coolkip Horse and Jockey, Glenbane Holycross and now at its current venue of Turtulla Thurles.
Turtulla Point-to-Point Races
Turtulla,
Thurles,
Co.Tipperary
Contact Details
Martina Fogarty - 086 1716989
How To Get There
By Road
All roads will be signposted from both Horse and Jockey and Thurles.
On the N62 to Turtulla cross, turn left 1 mile from Thurles town. Then turn right at the Golf Course.
By Air
Our point-to-point is located two hours and fifteen minutes from Dublin airport.
Eircode
E41 K407
Did You Know?
“Glenbane point-to-point began racing at its current track in 2008”.
We also provide a disability parking area with fence viewing on the home straight.
There is portaloo’s available on the day.
In our bookmakers ring you can view and bet on any off-course races on the day in both England and Ireland.
We have a marque serving home-made soups, sandwiches and cakes with all of the proceeds going towards Autism Ireland.
Race goers can purchase teas, coffees and soft drinks from our catering marque.
The Golden Vale point-to-point is the perfect day out for the family in the countryside and as an added bonus for parents all children U16’s have free admission.
Race goers have the opportunity to get a close up of the action when the runners are being saddled and paraded in the parade ring before their race. The fence in our home straight allows you to get a perfect viewing point of each race whether you are on foot or in the comfort of your car.
With Thurles town only a five minute drive from the track, there is a large selection of shops and restaurants to keep you busy within the area. Thurles is also steeped in GAA history as it is the birthplace of the Gaelic Athletic Association founded in 1884 by Hayes’ Hotel. Thurles is also home to Semple Stadium which is the second largest GAA stadium in Ireland with a capacity of 53,500.
Entries
TATTERSALLS IRELAND CHELTENHAM & ASCOT SALES 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 |
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1 | DARSI IN THE PARK (IRE) (12yo B G) DARSI (FR) / ROCK IN THE PARK (IRE) / ROCK HOPPER (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Monbeg Syndicate | Donnchadh Doyle |
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2 | PLAN OF ESCAPE (IRE) (12yo CH G) PRESENTING (GB) / PILGARA (IRE) / PILSUDSKI (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Monbeg Partnership | Sean Thomas Doyle |
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3 | MINELLA UNITED (GB) (12yo B G) RAIL LINK (GB) / UNITED (GER) / DESERT KING (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Bernardine Rochford | John Nallen |
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4 | NOTEBOOK (GER) (12yo B G) SAMUM (GER) / NOVA (GER) / WINGED LOVE (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | P.J. McBurney | Gerald Quinn |
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5 | MORRAMAN (IRE) (12yo B G) GOLD WELL (GB) / CASA QUEEN (IRE) / GREAT PALM (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Thomas M. Coleman | Colin Bowe |
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6 | STRAIGHT RED (IRE) (12yo B G) WESTERNER (GB) / STRATOSPHERE (GB) / SELKIRK (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Milestone Racing Partnership | Colin Bowe |
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7 | ALWAYS ON THE BALL (FR) (12yo CH G) KAPGARDE (FR) / ETOILE DES ILES (FR) / STARBOROUGH (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Richard Frisby | Denis Paul Murphy |
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8 | CAPTAIN DRAKE (IRE) (12yo B G) GETAWAY (GER) / JULIKA (GER) / NEBOS (GER) |
11st 11lbs | P.G. Coffey | Denis Paul Murphy |
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9 | GOLDENCARD (IRE) (12yo B G) GOLDEN LARIAT (USA) / FLEMENSFIRTH LADY (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Denis Paul Murphy | Denis Paul Murphy |
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10 | BEAKSTOWN (IRE) (12yo B G) STOWAWAY (GB) / MIDNIGHT REEL (IRE) / ACCORDION (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | William Ryan | Andrew Slattery |
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11 | PIECEOFTHEACTION (IRE) (12yo BR G) OSCAR (IRE) / HOMEBIRD (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Mrs Sharon Slattery | Andrew Slattery |
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12 | ACCEPTABLE RISK (IRE) (12yo B G) BEAT HOLLOW (GB) / ROYAL NORA (IRE) / DROMOD HILL (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Baltimore Stables Syndicate | Mary E. Doyle |
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13 | CAPTAIN COBAJAY (IRE) (12yo B G) CAPTAIN RIO (GB) / BRANDAM SUPREME (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Ashling Daly | Aidan Fitzgerald |
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14 | CROSSLEY TENDER (GB) (12yo B G) SULAMANI (IRE) / SLOW STARTER (IRE) / DR MASSINI (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Gerard Kelleher | Gerard Kelleher |
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15 | DAARIO NAHARIS (IRE) (12yo B G) WINGED LOVE (IRE) / LUCK'S A LADY (IRE) / INSAN (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Craig G. Bryson | Neil McKnight |
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16 | DARING DISCIPLE (IRE) (12yo B G) ARAKAN (USA) / CASTLE BRULEE (IRE) / INSAN (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Miss Sarah Hogan | Norman Lee |
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17 | GENERAL ARROW (IRE) (12yo B G) MAHLER (GB) / VICTORY ANTHEM (IRE) / ROYAL ANTHEM (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Sam Curling | Sam Curling |
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18 | GOLDEN SUNSET (GB) (12yo CH G) PRESENTING (GB) / DEEP SUNSET (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB) |
11st 7lbs | Patricia Madden | Niall Madden |
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19 | KILBREW BOY (IRE) (12yo B G) STOWAWAY (GB) / BEAN KI MOON (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Riona Teggart | Andrew E. Lynch |
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20 | MATS HALL (IRE) (12yo B G) SCORPION (IRE) / DEFINITE FAVOUR (IRE) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Denis Tarrant | David M. O'Brien |
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21 | NOFLASHBACK (IRE) (12yo CH G) DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB) / IMELDA MAC (IRE) / MOSCOW SOCIETY (USA) |
11st 6lbs | M.O. Quigley | M.O. Quigley |
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22 | PETE'S CHOICE (IRE) (12yo B BR G) ARCADIO (GER) / DEFINITE DESIGN (IRE) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Derek Tobin | Michael Goff |
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23 | QUARRY ROYALE (IRE) (12yo B G) TIKKANEN (USA) / SILVER TASSIE (FR) / KALDOUNEVEES (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Thomas O'Flynn | Paul O'Flynn |
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24 | ROI DE FOI (IRE) (12yo B G) MARIENBARD (IRE) / MOYLOUGH BELT (IRE) / COMMANCHE RUN (GB) |
11st 6lbs | Thomas J. Prendergast | Tom Shanahan |
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25 | SHANROE AL C (IRE) (12yo BR G) ARCADIO (GER) / DROMROE DREAMER (IRE) / INSAN (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Brian Smyth | Karl Thornton |
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26 | SHOWAWAY (IRE) (12yo CH G) STOWAWAY (GB) / ELECTRIC VIEW (IRE) / ELECTRIC (GB) |
11st 6lbs | Sonya O'Hara & Ciaran Murphy | Ciaran M. Murphy |
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27 | SPEEDY CARGO (IRE) (12yo B G) STOWAWAY (GB) / VICS MILLER (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Kieran Purcell | Kieran Purcell |
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28 | THEBANNERKINGREBEL (IRE) (12yo B G) ARAKAN (USA) / ONE LOVE (IRE) / BRAVEFOOT (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Three Dudes Syndicate | Paurick O'Connor |
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THE TIPPERARY CHEESE COMPANY 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 | GLORIOUS GALWAY (IRE) (13yo B G) WESTERNER (GB) / PEACE TIME BEAUTY (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Glorious Galway Syndicate | Declan McNamara |
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2 | LAGGANSTOWN (IRE) (13yo B G) BENEFICIAL (GB) / SEVEN AGES (IRE) / TOPANOORA (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Christopher W.T. Johnston | Peter J. Flood |
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3 | LEONASISLAND (IRE) (13yo B G) TRANS ISLAND (GB) / ASHANTI DANCER (IRE) / DANCING DISSIDENT (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Caitriona Goff | Michael Goff |
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4 | SOARLIKEANEAGLE (IRE) (13yo B G) SCORPION (IRE) / WAYWARD COVE (GB) / KARINGA BAY (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Paul J. Cahill | Mark Cahill |
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5 | TAKING AIM (IRE) (13yo B G) ACAMBARO (GER) / SHARP MISSILE (IRE) / SON OF SHARP SHOT (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Trevor Horgan & Finbarr Walsh & James Hickey | Andrew Slattery |
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6 | THE TALTY MAN (IRE) (13yo CH G) DANSANT (GB) / JETANEGA (IRE) / AAHSAYLAD (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Pat White | Martin Hurley |
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7 | THREE LOUD KNOCKS (IRE) (13yo CH G) MAHLER (GB) / OUR HERITAGE (IRE) / TOPANOORA (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Brian Mortell | Co.Limerick (F) Brian Mortell |
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8 | TOM TOM TURNAROUND (IRE) (13yo B G) WESTERNER (GB) / PANOORA QUEEN (IRE) / TOPANOORA (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | G.C. Murphy | Eoin Doyle |
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9 | TURLOUGH (IRE) (13yo GR G) YEATS (IRE) / STEEL GREY LADY (IRE) / ROSELIER (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Linda Motherway | Colin Motherway |
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10 | UALLRIGHTHARRY (IRE) (13yo B G) CRAIGSTEEL (GB) / ENCHANTED VALLEY (IRE) / GLACIAL STORM (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Valerie Madden | Ms. Margaret Flynn |
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11 | WELL TOM (IRE) (13yo B G) WELL CHOSEN (GB) / OVERTHEMAS (IRE) / OVER THE RIVER (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Aengus King | Aengus King |
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BALLINROE TRANSPORT & GAIN HORSE FEEDS 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 |
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1 | ALLOVERAFIVER (IRE) (15yo B M) MOUNTAIN HIGH (IRE) / THEDOLLARLADY (IRE) / JOHN FRENCH (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Patrick O'Leary | Patrick O'Leary |
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2 | CLOUDY DAY (IRE) (14yo B M) DUBAI DESTINATION (USA) / MAISY DAISY (IRE) / LUSO (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Miss Sarah Hogan | Norman Lee |
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3 | COOLDANIEL (IRE) (15yo B M) ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR) / SMILES AGAIN (IRE) / BRUSH ASIDE (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Dun Drinan Syndicate | Robert Tyner |
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4 | CORUS GIRL (IRE) (14yo B M) KAYF TARA (GB) / ALINGHI (GER) / TERTULLIAN (USA) |
11st 11lbs | J.M. Fitzpatrick | William J. McLernon |
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5 | FANNIE BAY LASS (IRE) (13yo B BR M) MILAN (GB) / MYDANTE (IRE) / PHARDANTE (FR) |
11st 6lbs | Matt Slattery | Ms Eleanor Broderick |
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6 | IN ARREARS (IRE) (13yo B M) BENEFICIAL (GB) / GULLET DAWN (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
11st 11lbs | G F Edwards | G F Edwards |
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7 | KALICO KARMA (IRE) (13yo CH M) DUBAI DESTINATION (USA) / EMPRESS OF CHINA (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Gerard Anthony Ryan | Edward Creighton |
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8 | KILNESARE KATE (IRE) (13yo B M) MAHLER (GB) / CAROLS PRESENT (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Denis P. Ryan | Leslie Young |
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9 | LARA TROT (IRE) (13yo B M) SCORPION (IRE) / HONOUR OWN (IRE) / CITY HONOURS (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Cobajay Syndicate | Aidan Fitzgerald |
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10 | LYRE FUN (IRE) (13yo BR M) MAHLER (GB) / BALREASK LADY (IRE) / SHARDARI (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Blackwater Valley Syndicate | Kevin O'Sullivan |
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11 | RAPHENA ROSE (IRE) (16yo B M) GOLD WELL (GB) / DOON HILL (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB) |
11st 6lbs | Neil O'Donnell | Sean Aherne |
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12 | RUBY ON BROADWAY (IRE) (14yo B M) BROADWAY FLYER (USA) / AIMEE'S PRESENT (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Shane Prendeville | Gerard Kelleher |
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13 | THINK OF ME (IRE) (16yo B M) GERMANY (USA) / KATE'S LASS (IRE) / MONTELIMAR (USA) |
11st 6lbs | Christopher Moran | Brian Francis Cawley |
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14 | YOUR JOKING (IRE) (15yo B M) WELL CHOSEN (GB) / GOODNIGHT NURSE (IRE) / JURADO (USA) |
11st 6lbs | Evelyn Casserey | James Casserly |
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VETS & TRAINERS Mares Winners Of Two (4yo Mdns Excl)
Winners Of Two - Mares For Certified Hunters aged 4 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 €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 |
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1 | BLOODSTREAM (IRE) (13yo B M) SCORPION (IRE) / GALA FESTIVAL (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB) |
12st 2lbs | John H. & Miriam Murphy | John H. Murphy |
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2 | LONGHOUSE MUSIC (GB) (16yo B M) GAMUT (IRE) / SOFT SKIN (IRE) / RUDIMENTARY (USA) |
11st 11lbs | John Duggan | Sam Curling |
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3 | LOTTOLOVE (IRE) (17yo B M) COURT CAVE (IRE) / LADY LOTTO (IRE) / LORD AMERICO (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Elizabeth A. O'Connell | Claire O'Connell |
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4 | PHONE BOOTH (IRE) (17yo B M) CATCHER IN THE RYE (IRE) / SECRET FLUTTER (IRE) / ENTREPRENEUR (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Mary Tyner | Robert Tyner |
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5 | TJ GOODTYMES (IRE) (13yo B M) MOUNTAIN HIGH (IRE) / FELINIOUS (GB) / KAYF TARA (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Jeff Murphy | Daniel G. Murphy |
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6 | VICTORIA BAY (IRE) (12yo B M) DOYEN (IRE) / TORSHA (IRE) / TORUS (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Rich & Nora Furlong | Colin Bowe |
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7 | WILCOSDIANA (IRE) (15yo CH M) FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / LOCH LOMOND (IRE) / DRY DOCK (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Tony Wilson | Con McSweeney |
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LYONS TYRE SERVICE & BRIDGESTONE Open 4yo+ Novice Riders (4yo Mdns Excl)
Open Lightweight Race Novice Riders 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.
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 €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 |
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1 | DRAWN N DRANK (IRE) (19yo CH G) SNURGE (IRE) / DOLLDYEDEE (IRE) / TORUS (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Irene T. Walsh | Eugene M. O'Sullivan |
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2 | FIRE FIGHTER (IRE) (17yo B G) TIGER HILL (IRE) / FIRECREST (IRE) / DARSHAAN (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Sabrina Maguire | Adrian Maguire |
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3 | FOLLOW THE MOON (IRE) (20yo B G) RAINWATCH (GB) / CARROWMORE QUEEN (IRE) / MONTELIMAR (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Joseph Daniels | Joseph Daniels |
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4 | GABRIELLEAMEE (IRE) (16yo B M) CLOUDINGS (IRE) / JUST A FRIEND (IRE) / PHARDANTE (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Sean Aherne | Sean Aherne |
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5 | KENTUCKY STAR (FR) (16yo CH G) KENTUCKY DYNAMITE (USA) / LA GLORIA (GB) / HALLING (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Shane Baragry | J.P. Baragry |
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6 | QUARRY RUA (IRE) (16yo CH G) CROCO ROUGE (IRE) / ADELINE'S PEARL (IRE) / PHARDANTE (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Thomas O'Flynn | Paul O'Flynn |
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7 | SIR DES CHAMPS (FR) (19yo B G) ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR) / LISTE EN TETE (FR) / VIDEO ROCK (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Mary Doyle | P.M.J. Doyle |
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8 | STEEL PARK (IRE) (21yo B G) CRAIGSTEEL (GB) / PARKAVOUREEN (GB) / DEEP RUN (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Patrick Joseph Hayes Jnr | Patrick Joseph Hayes Jnr |
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DEW VALLEY 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 €1200: 1st €840, 2nd €240, 3rd €120)
Weights: 12st 2lbs
About 3 Miles
No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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1 | ALLOVERAFIVER (IRE) (15yo B M) MOUNTAIN HIGH (IRE) / THEDOLLARLADY (IRE) / JOHN FRENCH (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Patrick O'Leary | Patrick O'Leary |
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2 | DUBAI ASH (IRE) (14yo CH M) DUBAI DESTINATION (USA) / THE CLEW BAY FOX (IRE) / EAGLE EYED (USA) |
11st 6lbs | Sean Aherne | Sean Aherne |
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3 | EMERALD CHIEFTAN (IRE) (15yo B G) OSCAR (IRE) / ITS ONLY GOSSIP (IRE) / LEAR FAN (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Richard & Anne Gallagher | Edmond Kent |
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4 | FLAXEN MOONSHINE (IRE) (14yo CH G) DAYLAMI (IRE) / BURREN MOONSHINE (IRE) / MOONAX (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Gabriel P. O'Gara | Donal Hassett |
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5 | KILKARNEY MAI (IRE) (17yo B M) DR MASSINI (IRE) / WELSH RHAPSODY (IRE) / WELSH TERM (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | Tom Shanahan | Tom Shanahan |
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6 | LOUGH CARROW (IRE) (14yo B G) MYTHICAL KID (USA) / DRIVINGMISSDAISY (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB) |
11st 11lbs | V.C. Ward | V.C. Ward |
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7 | ORCHARD HILL (IRE) (15yo B G) BUSY FLIGHT (GB) / ARDKILLY COMET (IRE) / MONTELIMAR (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Aine J. Tierney | Ruaidhri Joseph Tierney |
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8 | OUR UNCLE PAT (IRE) (14yo B BR G) DAYLAMI (IRE) / SPRINGMOUNT (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Dan Kelleher | Niall Kelleher |
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9 | SABREJAY (IRE) (16yo B BR G) CELTIC SWING (GB) / JAYESS ELLE (GB) / SABREHILL (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Charles P. Keegan | Charles P. Keegan |
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10 | YES JENNY (IRE) (15yo B G) WELL CHOSEN (GB) / JENNY DARLIN (IRE) / FLORIDA SON (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Evelyn Casserly | James Casserly |
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