TINAHELY

Gates Open: 11:00 am
First Race: 13:00 pm
Admission Prices: €10
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Track Biography:

Point-to-Point racing has a long and rich history at the scenic location of Fairwood Park, Tinahely, since 1989. Fairwood Park also plays host to the Tinahely Agricultural Show each summer which is one of Ireland's longest running agricultural show.

Jamie Codd, who is the second winning-most point-to-point rider in the history of the sport became the first modern day rider to ride all six winners on the one card at Tinahely in October 2011.

Previous track winners to have won at Tinahely include former Grade One winner Fundamentalist and Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up On His Own.

Tinahely is situated in the heart of the Wicklow countryside, the garden of Ireland. Located just an hour and half from the bustle of Dublin city, Tinahely is a pretty village in south west Wicklow that offers a variety of walking opportunities and a gateway to the beautiful Irish landscape.

Tinahely Point-to-Point Races

Fairwood,

Tinahely,

Co. Wicklow

 

Contact Details

Mairead Waters - 0861016478

How To Get There

By Road

From Dublin – Take the M50 southbound and turn onto the M11. At Junction 16, take the R772 to Rathnew. Continue on the R752/753 where the track will be sign posted.

From Waterford – Take the N9 until junction 5 where you need to take the N80 exit for Carlow/Rosslare.

By Air

Tinahely point-to-point is located an hour and forty minutes from Dublin airport.

Eircode:

Y14 X523

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A Day At The Races

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Food
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Facilities

Combined with our free parking, we are lucky to have a clear viewing track that allows race goers to get up close to the action, often from the comfort of their car, should they wish to bring their own picnic for the family.

There are certain parts of the track that can be used to facilitate disabled parking so as to cater for every eager race goer.

The bookmakers ring is conveniently situated in close proximity to the parade. Check out all the runners before deciding where to place your hard earned cash!

Food

In between races, spectators can avail of a variety of catering options provided.

Outside caterers provide tasty beef burgers, sausages, chips with tea, coffee and soft drinks on the day.

The venue lends itself very well to family picnics when the weather is favourable.

Beverages

The onsite catering providers will provide range of hot and cold drinks.

As a result of the very strict drink driving laws a few years ago we decided to discontinue providing or selling alcohol. 

However people can bring their own and some wonderful and exotic beverages can be seen taken out of the back of cars and trucks. 

 

faqs

Is there a dress code for point-to-points?

As warm as possible. High heels probably not advisable however it is lovely to see some people dressed up in their country tweeds.

Yes all dogs welcome once they are kept on a lead.

Of course. We just ask that no rubbish is left behind.

No, but because the children can get up close to the action we find they love watching the races.

No we do not provide an ATM so we recommend that you make a stop in Tinahely on your way to the races.

Amenities

As a large number of the people attending our point-to-point are there purely for the races we try to concentrate solely on providing the best racing possible.

Over the years, after the last official race we have ran a very popular race confined to our hunting members riding their hunters.  We have not been in a position to run this for the last few years but hope to start doing so again. 

 

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Entries

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THE MAGEE FAMILY 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 MOROMAC (IRE) (11yo B G)
MOROZOV (USA) / MY BAY LADY (GB) / KARINGA BAY (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Cobajay Syndicate
Aidan Fitzgerald		  
2 UMBRIGADO (IRE) (11yo BR G)
STOWAWAY (GB) / DAME O'NEILL (IRE) / DR MASSINI (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Cobajay Syndicate
Aidan Fitzgerald		  
3 AXIOMATIC (IRE) (11yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / THEGOODWANS SISTER (IRE) / EXECUTIVE PERK (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Gigginstown House Stud
P.M.J. Doyle		  
4 CONFLATED (IRE) (11yo B G)
YEATS (IRE) / SAUCY PRESENT (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Gigginstown House Stud
Edward U. Hales		  
5 FIRST ACCOUNT (GB) (11yo B BR G)
MALINAS (GER) / KIND NELL (GB) / GENEROUS (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe		  
6 GOLDEN NOMAD (IRE) (11yo B G)
GOLD WELL (GB) / ROAMING (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe		  
7 BEYONDAPPROACH (IRE) (11yo B M)
JEREMY (USA) / GONEBEYONDAJOKE (IRE) / FOOTSTEPSINTHESAND (GB)		 11st 6lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle		  
8 PREMIER D'TROICE (FR) (11yo B G)
GREAT PRETENDER (IRE) / MICK BORA (FR) / VOIX DU NORD (FR)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle		  
9 THATSY (FR) (11yo B G)
MARTALINE (GB) / RAINALLDAY (FR) / CADOUDAL (FR)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle		  
10 THE HOLLOW CHAP (IRE) (11yo CH G)
BEAT HOLLOW (GB) / AN BANOG (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB)		 11st 11lbs Miss. Maria Kavanagh
Colin Bowe		  
11 BUDDHA SCHEME (IRE) (11yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / BENEFIT SCHEME (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 11st 11lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate
James W. Doyle		  
12 CASTLEBELLINGHAM (IRE) (11yo B G)
STOWAWAY (GB) / HOLLYGROVE RUMBA (IRE) / INDIAN DANEHILL (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Naithan Scullion
Peter Fahey		  
13 CLONDAW STORM (IRE) (11yo GR G)
SEPTEMBER STORM (GER) / OH SO SMART (IRE) / TURGEON (USA)		 11st 11lbs Caitriona Goff
Michael Goff		  
14 GOING SOLO (IRE) (11yo B G)
AIZAVOSKI (IRE) / WAYWARD STAR (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Neil Gault
Neil Gault		  
15 THE MULCAIR (IRE) (11yo B G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / BLACK LASSIE (IRE) / DR MASSINI (IRE)		 11st 11lbs P.G. Coffey
Denis Paul Murphy		  

Preview

THE MULCAIR is the only horse in here with previous experience having made his debut a fortnight ago over the shorter 2m4f trip at Oldtown. The Flemensfirth gelding went well for a long way and can be expected to improve upon his third in a quality contest won by a horse who was subsequently sold for 290,000 pounds sterling. Gigginstown House Stud bought last years winner Rapid Escape and they feature among the entries here with the well-bred Conflated, who is a half-brother to Arkle Chase-third Ordinary World.

GAELIC PLANT HIRE 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 DAWN SUNRISE (IRE) (12yo CH G)
MAHLER (GB) / WOODVIEW DAWN (IRE) / TURTLE ISLAND (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Alexandria Gardner
Pierce Michael Power		  
2 PARK PHILOSOPHER (IRE) (12yo GR G)
MILAN (GB) / FANTASIA FILLY (FR) / DADARISSIME (FR)		 12st 2lbs Una Lawlor
Pierce Michael Power		  
3 CRIO CUERVOS (FR) (12yo GR G)
SPANISH MOON (USA) / MISS TERESINA (FR) / TAKE RISKS (FR)		 12st 2lbs Catherine Murphy
Denis Paul Murphy		  
4 DONJON (FR) (12yo B G)
CABALLO RAPTOR (CAN) / MONA LISA (FR) / MARMATO (GB)		 12st 2lbs Chris Donnelly
Ciaran M. Murphy		  
5 FINANCIAL OUTCOME (IRE) (12yo B G)
FINANCIAL REWARD (IRE) / CATRIONA'S MARE (IRE) / TAIPAN (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Thomas Brennan
J.P. Brennan		  
6 HADMEATHELLO (IRE) (12yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / CORRECTANDPRESENT (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 12st 2lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe		  
7 LILMAURICE (IRE) (12yo B G)
OLDEN TIMES (GB) / DESPERATELY HOPING (IRE) / UN DESPERADO (FR)		 12st 2lbs Brendan A. Murphy
Joseph P. O'Brien		  
8 LISRONAGH STONE (IRE) (12yo B G)
ARCADIO (GER) / FROM ABOVE (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB)		 12st 2lbs John Halley
John Halley		  
9 REALLYRADICAL (IRE) (12yo B G)
INSATIABLE (IRE) / GLENOGRA CAILIN (IRE) / ALDERBROOK (GB)		 12st 2lbs Michael J. Murphy
Donnchadh Doyle		  
10 SOME CAN DANCE (IRE) (12yo B G)
GOLD WELL (GB) / ROCELLA (GER) / GOOFALIK (USA)		 12st 2lbs D.M. Christie
D.M. Christie		  
11 THESTOPPERDUNNE (IRE) (12yo B G)
CRAIGSTEEL (GB) / ISLAND HERON (IRE) / HERON ISLAND (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Michael Kenny
Kieran Roche		  
12 TICO TIMES (IRE) (12yo BR G)
ARCADIO (GER) / ROOMIER (IRE) / BIENAMADO (USA)		 12st 2lbs Three Dudes Syndicate
Paurick O'Connor		  
13 WHATSYOURSTATUS (IRE) (12yo B G)
ASK (GB) / EXIT TO BULLAUN (IRE) / EXIT TO NOWHERE (USA)		 12st 2lbs Titanium Bloodstock Partnership
Gearóid O'Loughlin		  

Preview

HADMEATHELLO finished just behind recent Oldtown victor King Of The Sharks on his debut at Nenagh, and with that form having received a timely boost, he could be the one to side with here. Park Philosopher, who is out of a three-time track winner, offered plenty of promise with his opening effort at Templencarriga on New Years Eve. He can be expected to improve for the run, whilst Financial Outcome was running a big race around here in January before departing two-out, and whilst he did disappoint at Tyrella two weeks later, he is proven around this course and can bounce back.

THE JOHN DURKAN MEMORIAL 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 €1700: 1st €1190, 2nd €340, 3rd €170)
Weights: 4yo 11st 11lbs
5yo 12st 2lbs
About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 BETTER B QUICK (IRE) (19yo B G)
OVERBURY (IRE) / SNOW SHINE (IRE) / RAINBOWS FOR LIFE (CAN)		 11st 11lbs Redbridge Stables
Michael R. Murphy		  
2 CARRIGNAGAPPLE (GB) (14yo B G)
APPLE TREE (FR) / CREWS HILL (IRE) / SIMPLY GREAT (FR)		 11st 11lbs Cathy M. Hamilton
Cathy M. Hamilton		  
3 CHAPTER TWO (IRE) (15yo B M)
PRESENTING (GB) / KUWALLA (IRE) / NEW FRONTIER (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Tom Shaw
Tom Shaw		  
4 DANTES KING (IRE) (20yo B G)
KING'S THEATRE (IRE) / FORECAST RAIN (IRE) / PHARDANTE (FR)		 11st 11lbs Antoinette Kavanagh
Mark Fahey		  
5 GROUND INVASION (IRE) (16yo B G)
ARCADIO (GER) / WAYWARD STAR (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Warren Ewing
Warren Ewing		  
6 MARINERO (IRE) (16yo B G)
PRESENTING (GB) / PEGGY MADDOCK (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 11lbs D.M. Christie
D.M. Christie		  
7 MORNING ASSEMBLY (IRE) (18yo B G)
SHANTOU (USA) / BARRACK VILLAGE (IRE) / MONTELIMAR (USA)		 11st 11lbs Clipper Logistics Group Ltd
P.A. Fahy		  

Preview

MARINERO and Morning Assembly both go in search of last minute Cheltenham Foxhunters qualification here, and with alternative opportunities for both elsewhere this weekend, they will likely not have to take each other on. Whichever of the two does run here will be the warm favourite. Carrignagapple chased home Marinero around here last month before winning in good style at Ballinaboola, whilst Dantes King and Chapter are others with good form at this venue.

JOHN R. FITZPATRICK - AGRICULTURAL CONTRACTOR 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 €1500: 1st €1050, 2nd €300, 3rd €150)
Weights: 11st 11lbs About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 BARNA GALLERY (IRE) (14yo GR M)
PORTRAIT GALLERY (IRE) / BARNA VALE (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 6lbs Brid Collison
Denis Gerard Hogan		  
2 DECENT GIRL (IRE) (13yo B M)
SCORPION (IRE) / OSIRIXA (FR) / LINAMIX (FR)		 11st 6lbs Hansfield Five Syndicate
Ciaran M. Murphy		  
3 HOLY MOTIVATION (IRE) (12yo B M)
KALANISI (IRE) / TEFFIA ROSE (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Michael J. Murphy
Donnchadh Doyle		  
4 JASPER BEAR (IRE) (12yo B M)
BENEFICIAL (GB) / NORTH STAR POLY (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Claire Corrigan
D.M. Christie		  
5 KALAMANSI COOLER (IRE) (13yo GR M)
KALANISI (IRE) / TURGEON L'IMPREVUE (FR) / TURGEON (USA)		 11st 6lbs Noel Munnelly
Peter J. Flood		  
6 KATIE'S KRYSTAL (IRE) (12yo B M)
WESTERNER (GB) / OPERA MASK (IRE) / MOSCOW SOCIETY (USA)		 11st 6lbs Con Hickey
Declan Queally		  
7 KILCARA (IRE) (12yo B M)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / EASTER DAY (IRE) / SIMPLY GREAT (FR)		 11st 11lbs Sarah Connolly
Aidan Fitzgerald		  
8 LADY ANTIQUE (IRE) (12yo B M)
ARAKAN (USA) / STAR ANTIQUE (FR) / LUTE ANTIQUE (FR)		 11st 11lbs Mary F. Fogarty
Jonathan M. Fogarty		  
9 LADY VIOLET (IRE) (12yo BR M)
STOWAWAY (GB) / CLOHASS MELODY (IRE) / RUDIMENTARY (USA)		 11st 11lbs Tom Mellerick
Tom Mellerick		  
10 LITTLE STEEL (IRE) (17yo B BR M)
CRAIGSTEEL (GB) / LITTLE AND OFTEN (IRE) / ROSELIER (FR)		 11st 6lbs Thomas Cullen
Thomas Cullen		  
11 RYANS CAVE (IRE) (12yo BR M)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / CELESTIAL SILVER (IRE) / ALDERBROOK (GB)		 11st 6lbs Frank M. O'Donnell
Gerard Lawless		  
12 SADHBH'S DELIGHT (IRE) (12yo CH M)
DOYEN (IRE) / ALANNICO (GB) / OVERBURY (IRE)		 11st 6lbs John McCabe
Kieran Roche		  

Preview

With little placed form on offer from those horses with previous experience to their name, the winner may well come from the newcomers who feature among the potential line-up. JASPER BEAR, who represents David Christie, is a half-sister to Audacious Plan who won the Durham National in November. Bred by Alistair Corrigan, whose colours were carried by the ill-fated hunter chaser You Must Know Me, she could put in a good performance on debut. Holy Motivation may be the pick of the previous runners.

FITZPATRICK, GALLAGHER, MCEVOY SOLICITORS 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 €1500: 1st €1050, 2nd €300, 3rd €150)
Weights: 4yo 11st 11lbs
5yo 12st 2lbs
About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 AJIJIC (IRE) (16yo B G)
BACH (IRE) / WISHBONE ASH (IRE) / GLACIAL STORM (USA)		 12st 2lbs Gerard P. Crosse
Terence Leonard		  
2 BALLYDARSI (IRE) (15yo B M)
DARSI (FR) / BALLYDAY JUNE (IRE) / ROCK HOPPER (GB)		 11st 6lbs John Patrick Walsh
John Patrick Walsh		  
3 CLAIRE BEAR (IRE) (14yo B M)
BIENAMADO (USA) / AROSEFORCLARE (GB) / ROYAL VULCAN (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Micheál F. Bates
Micheál F. Bates		  
4 COMMANDING SPIRIT (IRE) (13yo CH G)
PRESENTING (GB) / PARK ATHLETE (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)		 11st 11lbs Christopher W.T. Johnston
Peter J. Flood		  
5 IN ARREARS (IRE) (13yo B M)
BENEFICIAL (GB) / GULLET DAWN (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 11lbs G F Edwards
G F Edwards		  
6 LA CAVSA NOSTRA (IRE) (13yo B G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / PHARENNA (IRE) / PHARDANTE (FR)		 12st 2lbs Denis Paul Murphy
Denis Paul Murphy		  
7 SPUD'S TROUBLE (IRE) (15yo B G)
INSATIABLE (IRE) / BROOKHOUSE LADY (IRE) / POLISH PATRIOT (USA)		 12st 2lbs Brian W. Dougan
Brian W. Dougan		  
8 TAYLOR'S GUEST (IRE) (16yo B G)
PELDER (IRE) / ANCHOR INN (GB) / BE MY GUEST (USA)		 12st 2lbs Liam G. O'Brien
Liam G. O'Brien		  
9 THINKINGINMYSLEEP (IRE) (14yo B G)
SPADOUN (FR) / FLYING SERENADE (IRE) / DARNAY (GB)		 11st 11lbs Mrs D.A. Love
Mrs D.A. Love		  

Preview

It is very difficult to look passed LA CAVSA NOSTRA for this after his facile success at Oldtown earlier this month. He brushed aside some very capable rivals on that occasion and will be expected to do so once again here. Ajijic comes here in good form having won both of his last two starts and is a tough sort having got his head in front on consecutive weekends, whilst Thinkinginmysleep and Commanding Spirit are others for the shortlist.

KENT CARTY SOLICITORS & ODONNELL PROPERTY 6yo+ Geldings Maiden (Nov Rdrs)

Maiden Race For 6-Y-O & Upwards Geldings Novice Riders
For Certified Hunters aged 6 years old and upwards, Geldings only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland. 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 €1500: 1st €1050, 2nd €300, 3rd €150)
Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 ASKMEANYTHING (IRE) (13yo CH G)
ASK (GB) / BAVARDS GIRL (IRE) / LE BAVARD (FR)		 12st 2lbs Lorraine Hart
Jordan Hart		  
2 BELUSHED (IRE) (16yo CH G)
BENEFICIAL (GB) / NICAJAC (IRE) / BROKEN HEARTED (IRE)		 12st 2lbs John Charlie Doyle
Richard O'Keeffe		  
3 CAPTAIN LEO (IRE) (13yo B G)
SCORPION (IRE) / LEOS MARE (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 12st 2lbs Laurence O'Brien
R.P. Rath		  
4 COACH ROAD (IRE) (17yo B G)
SENDAWAR (IRE) / TUDOR STYLE (IRE) / MONTELIMAR (USA)		 12st 2lbs Denis O'Sullivan
Eanna Cronin		  
5 FOND OF THE BOTTLE (IRE) (13yo B G)
GAMUT (IRE) / REBECCA LU (IRE) / LUSO (GB)		 12st 2lbs David V. O'Brien
David V. O'Brien		  
6 KITS OTHER HALF (IRE) (14yo B G)
ROBIN DES PRES (FR) / AN CULAINN BEAG (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)		 12st 2lbs John N. Place
Denis Paul Murphy		  
7 LACES OUT (IRE) (16yo GR G)
INDIAN DANEHILL (IRE) / COOPER'S ROSE (IRE) / ROSELIER (FR)		 12st 2lbs James McCaghy
I. McCaghy		  
8 PREMIER KING (IRE) (17yo B G)
BRIAN BORU (GB) / MIRACLE RUN (IRE) / COMMANCHE RUN (GB)		 12st 2lbs Martin Donovan
D.J. Barry		  
9 SOUND GUY (IRE) (13yo B G)
MARIENBARD (IRE) / LINCONTRO (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA)		 12st 2lbs Liam Hayden
Darragh Brennan		  
10 SPIKE ALEN (IRE) (14yo B G)
MARIENBARD (IRE) / GABRONA (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Raymond M. Cody
Patrick Cody		  

Preview

COACH ROAD only found the subsequent Bellharbour winner Ajijic too good at Nenagh last month, and this could be an ideal opportunity to get off the mark. Kits Other Half, Laces Out and Premier King would all look very evenly matched on their run at Ballinaboola, and there may not be a deal to separate them here if they were to re-oppose.
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