CASTLETOWN-GEOGHEGAN

Gates Open: 12 noon
First Race: 2pm
Admission Prices: €10
Online Ticket Offer: N/A

Track Biography:

The first Westmeath Foxhounds point-to-point took place in Loughegar in 1875. The Westmeath Foxhounds point to point committee have been holding meetings in Castletown Geoghegan for almost forty years. Prior to that, meetings were held at Mullingar Racecourse at Newbrook and Cullion, now the venue of Mullingar Showgrounds and Mullingar Rugby grounds.

During our Spring fixture we have one of the most prestigious contests run in the point-to-point circuit, the Barbour Cup. It has been the race where many racing stars have returned to point-to-pointing to run in Open Lightweights and have taken part in this historic race.

In addition, many young horses who have won their maiden here, have continued very successful careers on the track.For example previous course winner,  It Takes Time won the Ascot Gold Cup and wasthird in the Stayers Hurdle at the Cheltenham festival aswell as finshing fourth in the English Grand National. Royal Caviar, who won his maiden in 2013, went on to win four times on the track as well as finishing fourth in the 2017 Arkle chase at the Cheltenham festival.

 

Castletown-Geoghegan Point-to-Point Races

Castletown-Geoghegan,
Mullingar,
Co. Westmeath


Contact Details

Heather Kiernan - 0877599416

How To Get There

By Road

Castletown-Geoghegan is 93km west of Dublin and 124km east of Galway.

From Dublin  - Take the M4 out of Dublin. At junction 12, take the M6 (signposted Athlone.) Leave the M6 for Kilbeggan at Junction 5. Then follow the signs for Kilbeggan Racecourse.

From Kilbeggan -  Take R389 to Castletown Geoghegan. Turn left in the village of Castletown Geoghegan at the church (L5230.) The course is 1.5km futher on this road on the righthand side.

From Mullingar - Take the R390 and follow the signs from Ballinea.

By Air

Castletown-Geoghegan is situated an hour and 10 minutes from Dublin Airport.

Eircode

N91 DA50

 

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A Day At The Races

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Facilities

We have an extensive car parking area which offers a brilliant view of the whole track.

This allows you to bring your picnic in the boot of your vehicle which you can enjoy with your family and friends during the day’s racing.

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

 

Food

 

We have outside caterers who supply a variety of tasty hot foods such as burgers, sausages and chips.

There is also confectionaries for children and the adults with a sweet tooth all of which are reasonably priced.

Beverages

 

Our outside caterers sell teas, coffees and soft drinks to keep you warm during your days racing.

There are also three pubs in the nearby village of Castletown-Geoghegan where there is always a great welcome and atmosphere for patrons before and after racing.

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.

Yes, we allow dogs to attend the point-to-point. However, we do ask that all dogs are 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 fancy picking-up something tasty on the go.

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 if you are passing through Kilbeggan or Mullingar.

Amenities

A day at Castletown-Geoghegan point-to-point races is the ideal day out for all the family in the heart of the Irish countryside.

You 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.

There is great excitement for racegoers as once you have picked out your favourite horse you can proceed to the bookies to have a little flutter.

Nothing beats the excitement of the closing stages of a race and our track ensures that you have a birdseye view. Our final fence and finishing straight are both fantastic viewing points for both spectators in their cars and spectators on foot.

Castletown-Geoghegans course is only a ten-minute drive from the picturesque Lough Ennell where the hugley popular Lilliput Adventure centre is located. If you would like to make a weekend of your time in the Midlands, Lilliput has something to offer for all of the family. If Kayaking or obstacle courses arent what you are after, why not call into Belvedere House and gardens located only 15 minutes from the point-to-point. 

 

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GOFFS UK AUTUMN P2P SALE 4yo Maiden

Maiden Race For 4-Y-O (of €800)

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 LOUGH ESKE (IRE) (10yo B G)
ARAKAN (USA) / BRANDAM SUPREME (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)		 11st 11lbs Cobajay Syndicate
Aidan Fitzgerald		  
2 POLIZON (IRE) (10yo CH G)
STOWAWAY (GB) / PRIMA BELLE (FR) / VILLEZ (USA)		 11st 11lbs E. Sheehy
E. Sheehy		  
3 BRAESIDE (IRE) (10yo B G)
PRESENTING (GB) / THE KIDS DANTE (IRE) / PHARDANTE (FR)		 11st 11lbs Katy Nolan
Susan O'Gorman		  
4 BROOMHILL (IRE) (10yo B G)
YEATS (IRE) / ROCKING ANNIE (IRE) / SHARDARI (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Alan McCaldin
Caroline McCaldin		  
5 ESKYLANE (IRE) (10yo B G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / MAPLE LADY (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE)		 11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever		  
6 CRESSWELL CRACKER (GB) (10yo B G)
MALINAS (GER) / CRESSWELL WILLOW (IRE) / WITNESS BOX (USA)		 11st 11lbs Mary Doyle
P.M.J. Doyle		  
7 EPALO DE LA THINTE (FR) (10yo B G)
ANZILLERO (GER) / SPY DE LA THINTE (FR) / DOUNBA (FR)		 11st 11lbs Mary Doyle
P.M.J. Doyle		  
8 EMPEROR OF WEST (FR) (10yo B G)
MARESCA SORRENTO (FR) / SIN CITY (FR) / LAVIRCO (GER)		 11st 11lbs Warren Ewing
Warren Ewing		  
9 GOING SOLO (IRE) (10yo B G)
AIZAVOSKI (IRE) / WAYWARD STAR (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Neil Gault
Neil Gault		  
10 BROADWAY JOE (IRE) (10yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / GREENHALL RAMBLER (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB)		 11st 11lbs Mary F. Fogarty
Jonathan M. Fogarty		  
11 NO PRETENDER (IRE) (10yo BL G)
GREAT PRETENDER (IRE) / LA SENTINELLE (FR) / SAGACITY (FR)		 11st 11lbs Mary F. Fogarty
Jonathan M. Fogarty		  
12 BLACKSTAIRS LAD (IRE) (10yo B G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / BLARNEY KESTREL (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe		  
13 ECLAIR DES SABLONS (FR) (10yo B G)
NOROIT (GER) / JOLIE FABI (FR) / VILLEZ (USA)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe		  
14 EGLANTINO KAUTO (FR) (10yo B G)
SPANISH MOON (USA) / KAUTO LORETTE (FR) / USEFUL (FR)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe		  
15 GOLDEN NOMAD (IRE) (10yo B G)
GOLD WELL (GB) / ROAMING (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe		  
16 MONSIEUR D'ARQUE (IRE) (10yo B G)
MUHTATHIR (GB) / NERVOUS BREAKDOWN (FR) / MIESQUE'S SON (USA)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe		  
17 PENNYFORAPOUND (IRE) (10yo B G)
WINGED LOVE (IRE) / RECESSION LASS (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe		  
18 FIRST REVOLUTION (IRE) (10yo B G)
JEREMY (USA) / SHAIGINO (IRE) / PERUGINO (USA)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Partnership
Sean Thomas Doyle		  
19 TOUPET (FR) (10yo CH G)
SPANISH MOON (USA) / TOUPILLE (FR) / SECRET SINGER (FR)		 11st 6lbs Monbeg Partnership
Sean Thomas Doyle		  
20 BUSINESSMAN (IRE) (10yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / BACK OF THE PACK (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB)		 11st 6lbs Denis Paul Murphy
Denis Paul Murphy		  
21 MANICMAN (IRE) (10yo CH G)
GETAWAY (GER) / QUINSBOROHALL (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Denis Paul Murphy
Denis Paul Murphy		  
22 GLENGAR (IRE) (10yo B G)
STOWAWAY (GB) / ACCORDEON ROYALE (IRE) / ACCORDION (IRE)		 11st 11lbs P.G. Coffey
Denis Paul Murphy		  
23 ARCADETTE (IRE) (10yo B M)
ARCADIO (GER) / INOUETTE (IRE) / HERON ISLAND (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Exors of the late P.J. McDonnell
Jason O'Reilly		  
24 CLONDAW OCEAN (IRE) (10yo B G)
SCORPION (IRE) / STEPPING OUT WELL (IRE) / ZAFFARAN (USA)		 11st 11lbs Caitriona Goff
Michael Goff		  
25 HAVEN'T TIME (IRE) (10yo B G)
CURTAIN TIME (IRE) / GOOD THYNE LUCY (IRE) / QUWS (GB)		 11st 11lbs Pierce Michael Power
Pierce Michael Power		  
26 JACK HACKETT (IRE) (10yo B G)
BEAT HOLLOW (GB) / CORSKEAGH SHADOW (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 11st 11lbs Mrs D.A. Love
Ciaran M. Murphy		  
27 LOWTOWN BOY (IRE) (10yo B G)
SCORPION (IRE) / INCH PROMISE (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Hayley Haughey
Liam Lennon		  
28 MEMORY TREE (IRE) (10yo B G)
MAHLER (GB) / TREE OAKS (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA)		 11st 11lbs Mrs B. Power
Paul Power		  
29 ON TERM'S (IRE) (10yo B G)
ARAKAN (USA) / ARCTIC VISION (IRE) / MOSCOW SOCIETY (USA)		 11st 6lbs Gavan Kinch
Liam Kenny		  
30 REMEDY Z (IRE) (10yo B G)
MOROZOV (USA) / BILBOA SALLY (IRE) / SON OF SHARP SHOT (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Patrick Michael Hurley
Patrick Michael Hurley		  
31 RUKWA (FR) (10yo B G)
SOLDIER HOLLOW (GB) / SO ODER SO (FR) / AREION (GER)		 11st 11lbs Michael Fennessy
Paul O'Flynn		  
32 UPTOWN HARRY (IRE) (10yo B BR G)
MOROZOV (USA) / TUDOR GLYN (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership
Cormac Doyle		  
33 URBAN WALTZ (IRE) (10yo B M)
MAHLER (GB) / NEARLY AGAS (IRE) / TOULON (GB)		 11st 6lbs Raymond Beresford
Raymond Beresford		  
34 WORD HAS IT (IRE) (10yo B G)
JEREMY (USA) / RATHFEIGH (IRE) / PILSUDSKI (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Edward Casey
J.E. Casey		  

Preview

In a race that features plenty of newcomers, it may be the Denis Murphy-trained BUSINESS MAN that is the pick of those with previous experience having finished in the placings at Largy. That debut effort saw him finish a respectable third behind subsequent sales topper Leacles Article. Among the potential Colin Bowe representatives, Monsieur Darque finished fifth at Bellharbour and Blackstairs Lad came home in fourth at Durrow, whilst Memory Tree from the Paul Power team finished third at Dromahane behind the four-time bumper winner Longhouse Sale and are others to consider.

MULLINGAR AGRI STORE 5&6yo Mares Maiden

Maiden Race For 5 & 6-Y-O Mares (of €1500)

For Certified Hunters aged 5 and 6 years old, 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 ANY TIME (GB) (11yo B M)
ZAMINDAR (USA) / PENCHEE (GB) / GRAND LODGE (USA)		 11st 11lbs Aloysius Harney
Ross O'Sullivan		  
2 ATTACOTTI (IRE) (11yo B M)
SANDMASON (GB) / TURBINE HILL (IRE) / HUBBLY BUBBLY (USA)		 11st 11lbs Elizabeth Slevin
S. Slevin		  
3 BANRION NA SPEIRE (IRE) (12yo CH M)
KUTUB (IRE) / ALINGHI (GER) / TERTULLIAN (USA)		 11st 11lbs J.M. Fitzpatrick
William J. McLernon		  
4 CHENERY (IRE) (11yo B M)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / SUPREME DEPARTURE (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)		 11st 11lbs Tom Kiely
Paul Stephen Kiely		  
5 COURT GLORY (IRE) (11yo B M)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / AD GLORIA (IRE) / SHERNAZAR (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Anna Berry
J.A. Berry		  
6 DRUM ROSSI (IRE) (11yo B M)
ARAAFA (IRE) / JOHNNY'S PRIDE (IRE) / MISTER LORD (USA)		 11st 11lbs Kay Walker
Donal Walker		  
7 KALETTO (IRE) (11yo B M)
KALANISI (IRE) / DERRAVARRA BAY (IRE) / EXIT TO NOWHERE (USA)		 11st 11lbs Mark L. Fagan
Mark L. Fagan		  
8 LADY VIOLET (IRE) (11yo BR M)
STOWAWAY (GB) / CLOHASS MELODY (IRE) / RUDIMENTARY (USA)		 11st 6lbs Tom Mellerick
Tom Mellerick		  
9 LE HACHETTE (IRE) (11yo B M)
YEATS (IRE) / TAFSEER (IRE) / GRAND LODGE (USA)		 11st 11lbs John Patrick Ryan
John Patrick Ryan		  
10 LIVELY BEAT (IRE) (11yo B M)
BEAT HOLLOW (GB) / LIVELY LASS (IRE) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB)		 11st 11lbs Peter Brophy
Colin Bowe		  
11 MALIBOO (IRE) (11yo B M)
MAHLER (GB) / ABOO LALA (IRE) / ABOO HOM (GB)		 11st 11lbs Richard Cavanagh
Denis Paul Murphy		  
12 MARYS GETAWAY (IRE) (11yo B M)
GETAWAY (GER) / BENEDICTA ROSE (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 11st 11lbs James P. Killeen
R.H. Lalor		  
13 MYANNE (IRE) (11yo B M)
GOLAN (IRE) / VANISHING QUEEN (IRE) / EXIT TO NOWHERE (USA)		 11st 11lbs J.F. Carroll
Andrew Slattery		  
14 POOR AULD JESS (IRE) (11yo B M)
MOUNTAIN HIGH (IRE) / HEATHER SUE (IRE) / TURTLE ISLAND (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Denis Hannon
Shane Ryder		  
15 RAIR OWL TIMZ (IRE) (11yo B M)
OLDEN TIMES (GB) / MY GIRL AINE (IRE) / BIENAMADO (USA)		 11st 11lbs Steve Griffin & Zach Hayden
Steve Griffin		  
16 REMEMBER JACK (IRE) (11yo B M)
GAMUT (IRE) / CHERRY HALL (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE)		 11st 11lbs D.J. Ryan
D.J. Ryan		  
17 SHES CATCHING ON (IRE) (11yo B M)
MILAN (GB) / CATCH ON (IRE) / HIGH-RISE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Jenny Walsh
Benny Walsh		  
18 TUFFASNAILS (IRE) (12yo B M)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / HIP BOHN (IRE) / HERON ISLAND (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Orphan Girl Syndicate
Liam Kenny		  
19 WOULD YOU BYPASS (IRE) (11yo BR M)
VINNIE ROE (IRE) / ACADEMY HALL (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership
Cormac Doyle		  

Preview

Reigning Champion Handler Colin Bowe will looking to get the defence of his title off to a good start with an opening weekend winner, and LIVELY BEAT could well do that if she was able to return to the promise of her debut showing at Bartlemy. That run at Bartlemy would give her the edge over Lisronagh second Maliboo, who finished behind her on that occasion, and is now set to make her reappearance for a new yard having joined the Denis Murphy stable over the summer.

Winner Of Two

Winners Of Two (of €1500)

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 BABY BEE (IRE) (13yo B M)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / PURE HONEY (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 11st 11lbs John P. Kiely
Declan Queally		  
2 CUBANERA (IRE) (14yo B M)
MILAN (GB) / CHIROUBLE (IRE) / HIGH ROLLER (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Andrew Kiernan
Heather I. Kiernan		  
3 HEEZ ALL TALK (IRE) (14yo B BR G)
ZAGREB (USA) / MYDANTE (IRE) / PHARDANTE (FR)		 11st 11lbs Teresa Flood
Peter J. Flood		  
4 LIGHTING TUNES (IRE) (14yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / FAIR CONQUEST (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA)		 11st 11lbs Nile O'Rourke
Peter Maher		  
5 LISNAGREGGAN (IRE) (15yo CH G)
BEAT OF DRUMS (GB) / INSAN RUBY (IRE) / INSAN (USA)		 11st 11lbs Gerard Rutledge
John McConnell		  
6 LOTTOLOVE (IRE) (16yo B M)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / LADY LOTTO (IRE) / LORD AMERICO (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Elizabeth A. O'Connell
Claire O'Connell		  
7 SANDYCOVE ISLAND (IRE) (14yo B G)
LAHIB (USA) / TWILIGHT BREEZE (IRE) / NIGHT SHIFT (USA)		 11st 11lbs Aine J. Tierney
Ruaidhri Joseph Tierney		  
8 STAR WIZARD (IRE) (13yo B G)
WIZARD KING (GB) / STAR OF THE ORIENT (IRE) / MOSCOW SOCIETY (USA)		 12st 2lbs Seamus John McGrath
Ian Patrick Donoghue		  

Preview

Already proven in open company, SANDYCOVE ISLAND comes into this with race fitness on his side having been campaigned over fences during the summer, and he will look to pick-up where he left of last season when coming home in front at Inchydoney. Star Wizard has finished placed on both previous runs around here and can go close once again, alongside two-time winner Cubanera, who was sent off as the favourite for the older maiden on this card 12 months ago.

MY DREAM BOAT 5&6yo Geldings Maiden

Maiden Race For 5 & 6-Y-O Geldings (of €1500)

For Certified Hunters aged 5 and 6 years old, Geldings only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland.
(Prize Money €1500: 1st €1050, 2nd €300, 3rd €150)

Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 BOBSABUYER (IRE) (11yo B G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / VENUSORSERENA (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 12st 2lbs P.G. Coffey
Denis Paul Murphy		  
2 LOUGH DERG SUNRISE (IRE) (11yo CH G)
STOWAWAY (GB) / HIGH SUNSHINE (IRE) / HIGH-RISE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs P.G. Coffey
Denis Paul Murphy		  
3 ARDOYNE (IRE) (11yo B G)
DOYEN (IRE) / CASTLETOWN GIRL (GB) / BOB BACK (USA)		 12st 2lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever		  
4 GETAMAN (IRE) (11yo B G)
GETAWAY (GER) / ZINGARELLA'S JOY (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 12st 2lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever		  
5 FIDDLER OF DOONEY (IRE) (11yo B G)
YEATS (IRE) / ANNIESTHYNE (IRE) / GOOD THYNE (USA)		 12st 2lbs Mrs D.A. Love
Ciaran M. Murphy		  
6 GENERATOR CITY (IRE) (11yo B G)
PRIMARY (USA) / SABBATICAL (IRE) / JURADO (USA)		 12st 2lbs John P. Byrne
Ciaran M. Murphy		  
7 TICO TIMES (IRE) (11yo BR G)
ARCADIO (GER) / ROOMIER (IRE) / BIENAMADO (USA)		 12st 2lbs Three Dudes Syndicate
Paurick O'Connor		  
8 TOUCHPAD (IRE) (11yo CH G)
TOUCH OF LAND (FR) / BALLYBEG DUSTY (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 12st 2lbs T. Howley
Paurick O'Connor		  
9 DOYOUHEARWHATISAID (IRE) (11yo B G)
GETAWAY (GER) / DAWN PRINCESS (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Margaret O'Rourke & Godfrey Moylan & Noel O'Connor
Garrett James Power		  
10 GAYE BREEZE (IRE) (11yo B G)
GETAWAY (GER) / RAILWAY HOUSE (IRE) / ASHKALANI (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Mrs B. Queally
Declan Queally		  
11 JOHNNY MCGREGOR (IRE) (11yo BR G)
CORONER (IRE) / ITSALLARACKET (IRE) / RUDIMENTARY (USA)		 12st 2lbs Ciaran William Fennessy
Paul O'Flynn		  
12 MAJOR DAVIS (FR) (12yo B G)
VISION D'ETAT (FR) / MAJORICA SANCTA (FR) / SAINT DES SAINTS (FR)		 12st 2lbs Teresa Flood
Peter J. Flood		  
13 NAME AND SHAME (IRE) (11yo B G)
STOWAWAY (GB) / GRANNYS KITCHEN (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 11lbs Rachel O'Neill
John Joseph Hanlon		  
14 NO CODE (IRE) (11yo CH G)
GETAWAY (GER) / PRESENT COMPANY (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 12st 2lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe		  
15 OSCAR ACADEMY (IRE) (11yo B G)
OSCAR (IRE) / FLAMING BRANDY (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA)		 12st 2lbs Tara Finnegan
A.M. Kidd		  
16 QUILL ROAD (IRE) (11yo GR G)
PORTRAIT GALLERY (IRE) / NICOLA'S PET (IRE) / WARCRAFT (USA)		 12st 2lbs Tom Power & Annette Lawlor
P.J. Rothwell		  
17 RIPPON LODGE (IRE) (11yo B G)
SCORPION (IRE) / SHUIL AGAIN (IRE) / GOOD THYNE (USA)		 12st 2lbs John Patrick Ryan
John Patrick Ryan		  
18 SHAWSHANK (IRE) (11yo CH G)
PRESENTING (GB) / ETERNAL PROMISE (GB) / FAIR MIX (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Mrs K. Browne
Paul Nolan		  
19 STORMY WATAR (IRE) (11yo B G)
WATAR (IRE) / CALM LUSO (IRE) / LUSO (GB)		 12st 2lbs J.A. Berry
J.A. Berry		  
20 THE FERRY MASTER (IRE) (11yo B G)
ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL (USA) / DINGHY (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA)		 12st 2lbs Virginia Lady Petersham
J.E. Casey		  
21 TIME TO GETAWAY (IRE) (11yo B G)
GETAWAY (GER) / NIKKIS ALSTAR (IRE) / FOURSTARS ALLSTAR (USA)		 12st 2lbs Gerry Mullins
Sean Thomas Doyle		  
22 TOMB STORME (IRE) (11yo B G)
SEPTEMBER STORM (GER) / TOOMEBYPASS (USA) / IN THE WINGS (GB)		 11st 11lbs Mick McGrogan
Donal Hassett		  

Preview

Peter Flood has done particularly well with the former track performers that he has sourced in recent years and so MAJOR DAVIS has to be given plenty of respect here ahead of his points debut. The French-bred comes into the race having finished placed on five occasions for Warren Greatrex, including a narrow defeat on reappearance at Towcester in May off a mark of 105. Conditions should certainly be in his favour. Oscar Academy has been knocking on the door for some time and is the clear alternative, with Gaye Breeze, The Ferry Master and stable debutant Quill Road, others to have filled the placings in the past.

Open- Novice Riders

Open Lightweight Race - Novice Riders (of €1700)

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 fifteen winners under any Rules of Racing or Steeplechasing, including Point to Point Steeplechases.
(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 A DECENT EXCUSE (IRE) (17yo B G)
FRUITS OF LOVE (USA) / BRAVE THISTLE (IRE) / BRAVEFOOT (GB)		 12st 2lbs Eugene M. O'Sullivan
Eugene M. O'Sullivan		  
2 FUTURAMIC (IRE) (17yo B G)
SHANTOU (USA) / BACKAWAY (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA)		 12st 2lbs Eugene M. O'Sullivan
Eugene M. O'Sullivan		  
3 EDDIES MIRACLE (IRE) (16yo B G)
BEAT OF DRUMS (GB) / BALLINAMONA GOLD (IRE) / PIERRE (GB)		 12st 2lbs Ray Nicholas
D.M. Christie		  
4 VINNIE LUCK (IRE) (15yo B G)
VINNIE ROE (IRE) / GLITTERING LUCK (IRE) / NORWICH (GB)		 12st 2lbs Ray Nicholas's Sporting Pointers Syndicate
D.M. Christie		  
5 AFTER EIGHT SIVOLA (FR) (14yo B G)
SHAANMER (IRE) / EVA DE CHALAMONT (FR) / IRON DUKE (FR)		 12st 2lbs Peter Curling
Sam Curling		  
6 LONGHOUSE MUSIC (GB) (15yo B M)
GAMUT (IRE) / SOFT SKIN (IRE) / RUDIMENTARY (USA)		 11st 11lbs John Duggan
Sam Curling		  
7 ART OF LOGISTICS (IRE) (16yo B G)
EXIT TO NOWHERE (USA) / SANADJA (IRE) / SLIP ANCHOR (GB)		 12st 2lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle		  
8 DIDARRO (IRE) (15yo B G)
TIDARO (USA) / POLYPLOID (IRE) / POLLERTON (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Richard Cavanagh
William Ross		  
9 FESTIVE DAY (IRE) (16yo B G)
BENEFICIAL (GB) / ORCHARDSTOWN LADY (IRE) / LE MOSS (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Patrick O'Shea
Patrick O'Leary		  
10 OURMANMASSINI (IRE) (16yo B G)
DR MASSINI (IRE) / AUNTY DAWN (IRE) / STRONG GALE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Teresa Flood
Peter J. Flood		  
11 SALSA SENSATION (IRE) (15yo B G)
LUSO (GB) / DANCE RHYTHM (IRE) / DANCING DISSIDENT (USA)		 12st 2lbs Jenny Lynch
Aidan Anthony Howard		  
12 SANDYCOVE ISLAND (IRE) (14yo B G)
LAHIB (USA) / TWILIGHT BREEZE (IRE) / NIGHT SHIFT (USA)		 12st 2lbs Aine J. Tierney
Ruaidhri Joseph Tierney		  
13 THE BALER (IRE) (18yo B G)
WHITMORE'S CONN (USA) / ASTRID (IRE) / RHOMAN RULE (USA)		 12st 2lbs Liam O'Farrell
Liam O'Farrell		  

Preview

A DECENT EXCUSE returns in his bid to win this race for the second consecutive year and connections have every reason to be confident in his chances of doing so, having had a number of his potential rivals, such as former champion pointer Ourmanmassini, and eight-time winner Eddies Miracle, behind him on that occasion. The Sam Curling pairing of After Eight Sivola and Longhouse Music are both last time out winners, with the returning Art Of Logistics another capable individual, who spend last season on the sidelines.

6yo+ Maiden

Maiden Race For 6-Y-O & Upwards (of €1500)

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 €1500: 1st €1050, 2nd €300, 3rd €150)

Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 ASK HARRY (GB) (12yo B G)
HELISSIO (FR) / LADY OF SPAIN (GB) / ARAGON (GB)		 12st 2lbs Tom Power & Annette Lawlor
P.J. Rothwell		  
2 DOLDRUM BAY (IRE) (13yo B BR G)
PRESENTING (GB) / VICTORIA THEATRE (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Three Dudes Syndicate
Paurick O'Connor		  
3 DON'T TELL MOM (IRE) (13yo B M)
CRAIGSTEEL (GB) / SHE'S SO BEAUTIFUL (IRE) / BLUEBIRD (USA)		 11st 11lbs Michelle Archdeacon
L.J. Archdeacon		  
4 DONT TELL SUELLEN (IRE) (13yo B G)
MOROZOV (USA) / NATIVE DE MONTOT (FR) / VIDEO ROCK (FR)		 11st 11lbs Sean Gerard Duke
John Joseph Hanlon		  
5 INDIAN HEIGHTS (IRE) (13yo B G)
DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB) / CIELADEED (USA) / SHADEED (USA)		 11st 11lbs Charles P. Keegan
Charles P. Keegan		  
6 KEYBOARD WARRIOR (IRE) (12yo B G)
SCORPION (IRE) / OUR SHELLY (IRE) / RAKAPOSHI KING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Mrs A.J. Kennedy
A.J. Kennedy		  
7 KIERA ROYALE (IRE) (13yo CH M)
BENEFICIAL (GB) / LLANCILLO LADY (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA)		 11st 11lbs David Harry Kelly
David Harry Kelly		  
8 MAJOR DAVIS (FR) (12yo B G)
VISION D'ETAT (FR) / MAJORICA SANCTA (FR) / SAINT DES SAINTS (FR)		 12st 2lbs Teresa Flood
Peter J. Flood		  
9 MOONLIGHTINMAYO (IRE) (18yo CH G)
KAHTAN (GB) / BRAVE WARRIOR (IRE) / TORUS (GB)		 12st 2lbs Anne Reilly
Charles Reilly		  
10 SMOOTH SPOON (IRE) (14yo GR G)
SPADOUN (FR) / ROSA VIEW (IRE) / ROSELIER (FR)		 11st 11lbs R.W.T. Brabazon
R.W.T. Brabazon		  
11 TED (IRE) (15yo B G)
CANOE (IRE) / ELECTRIC SMILES (IRE) / ELECTRIC (GB)		 12st 2lbs Lorcan Higgins
Liam Kenny		  
12 THINK OF ME (IRE) (15yo B M)
GERMANY (USA) / KATE'S LASS (IRE) / MONTELIMAR (USA)		 11st 6lbs Christopher Moran
Brian Francis Cawley		  

Preview

Track recruit MAJOR DAVIS is rated 105 over hurdles following a number of placed efforts, and if he was to take up this easier engagement, having also been entered earlier on the card, he is hard to look passed. There are a host of other ex-track performers in this with the mare Kiera Royale perhaps the pick of those challengers on account of her eight placed efforts. Meanwhile, Ted, Smooth Spoon and Ask Harry, are horses with points form that cannot be discounted.
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