BELCLARE

Gates Open: 12:00 noon
First Race: 2:00 pm
Admission Prices: €10
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Track Biography:

Point-to-Point horse racing is a longstanding tradition proudly kept alive in Ireland for the past 250 years and is frequently the starting ground for the new future young stars of the racing circuit. The North Galway Hunt host their annual Point-to-Point fixture in early March each year at Michael Cunningham’s Land in Golden Park, Belclare which is situated just off the N17 between Galway city (33km) and Tuam (7km), and is considered by Point-to-Point experts to be very safe and ideal location for racing, as the land supports a level course with no rise or descent on the circuit.

Point-to-Point racing has been described as the lifeblood of the racing industry in Ireland. For many it is their first introduction to racing, either as participants or as spectators. Many of today’s riders, owners, trainers and officials all received their first taste of racing on the Point-to-Point circuit. The North Galway Point-to Point have had the honour of hosting the maiden race in Belclare for many years, famously won by the legendary ‘Best Mate’, before going on to win three Cheltenham Gold Cups and ‘The Thinker’ who also ran at the North Galway Point-to-Point and subsequently won a Gold Cup race.

We are very lucky that our fixture typically draws a large entry with trainers coming from all over the country to run their horses with us. The continued success of the Point-to-Point in Belclare is much to the credit of the North Galway Point-to-Point Committee who work hard to make this annual sporting event an enjoyable and safe day for participants and spectators alike on the eve of Cheltenham.
 

Belclare Point-to-Point Races

Belclare,

Tuam,

Co. Galway

 

Contact Details

Brona Mooney - 0879294776

How To Get There

From Dublin

From the M50, at junction 7 use the left 2 lanes to merge onto the N$ towards Sligo/Westport/Galway/N6/N5. Keep right and continue on the N4 and then the M4. Follow signs for Sligo/Westoport/Galway. Continue onto the M6, follow signs for Galway/Atlone. At junction 18. exit towards Sligo. Continue onto the M17. At roundabout, take 1st exit onto Galway Rd/N83. Turn right onto R333 to Belclare village. The Point-to-Point course is approximately 2 kms from the village and will be well signposted.

From Galway

Take the N84/Headford Rd. Take a right onto the R333. The village is on the R333 road approximately 7 kms from Tuam, Co. Galway. The Point-to-Point course is approximately 2 kms from the village and will be well signposted.

By Air:
Knock Airport is only a 30 minutes’ drive, Shannon airport is only a one hour drive on the M18 and Dublin airport is two and a half hours away with excellent road links from all airports.
 

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A Day At The Races

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Facilities

We are very lucky to have a hard-working committee who volunteer a lot of their spare time in the lead up to the point-to-point. The North Galway hunt is known for its friendliness and is very welcoming to visitors and spectators.

Our free carpark is a great place to bring your own food and have a picnic from the booth.

If you would like to have a flutter, we have a betting ring of which some of the bookmakers present also provide betting for track racing taking place in England and Ireland.

Food

If you are still feeling peckish during your days racing we have a mobile fast food supplier  that serve fish, burgers, tasty chips, tea and coffee to keep you full for the day. Soft drinks may also be purchased from our caterers.

Beverages

We have a choice of drinks on offer, from teas and coffees to soft drinks served to you from our outside catering vendors.

If you would like something a little stronger to keep you warm on the spring day, alcohol can be purchased on-course.

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, but would ask that they are kept on their leads at all times and in the company of their owners whilst at the track.

Yes, we welcome picnics, however if you would like to avail of our on-course catering options we have to keep everyone fully fed at the races.

Children are most welcome and must be accompanied by a responsible adult. We are lucky enough to have wide open spaces for children to play in a safe enviroment. We always try to make sure it?s a safe fun family day out for all.

No, we do not provide an ATM but we our only a short drive from the town of Tuam which has ATM facilities.

Amenities

Combined with our free parking, we are lucky to have a clear viewing track that allows racegoers 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 racegoer.

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Entries

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JET AWAY - ARCTIC TACK STUD 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 BALLYDAM (FR) (9yo B G)
SAINT DES SAINTS (FR) / ROSADAME (FR) / BONBON ROSE (FR)		 11st 11lbs The Lonely Poet Syndicate
B.R. Hamilton		  
2 CADDYHILL (IRE) (9yo B G)
ARCADIO (GER) / RING HILL (GB) / BERING (GB)		 11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever		  
3 FLAME BEARER (IRE) (9yo B G)
FAME AND GLORY (GB) / BANBA (IRE) / DOCKSIDER (USA)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle		  
4 FLAMENCO DE KERSER (FR) (9yo B G)
VENDANGEUR (IRE) / NOUBA DE KERSER (FR) / DOUNBA (FR)		 11st 11lbs Mary Doyle
P.M.J. Doyle		  
5 BATTLE OF ACTIUM (IRE) (9yo B G)
FAME AND GLORY (GB) / FLYING FLAME (IRE) / FLYING LEGEND (USA)		 11st 11lbs Gigginstown House Stud
Colin Bowe		  
6 BLOODSTONE (IRE) (9yo BR G)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / SPIRIT LEADER (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)		 11st 11lbs Gigginstown House Stud
P.M.J. Doyle		  
7 FIERAMI (FR) (9yo B BR G)
NETWORK (GER) / UNE BRIK (FR) / BRIER CREEK (USA)		 11st 11lbs Gigginstown House Stud
M.F. Morris		  
8 FOURNEUX D'ISANKA (FR) (9yo B G)
NOROIT (GER) / ATIPIK (FR) / HAWK WING (USA)		 11st 11lbs Gigginstown House Stud
P.M.J. Doyle		  
9 FRONTAL ASSAULT (IRE) (9yo B G)
PRESENTING (GB) / THE FOLKES CHOICE (GB) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Gigginstown House Stud
M.F. Morris		  
10 ONEKNIGHTMOREIHOPE (IRE) (9yo B G)
SHOLOKHOV (IRE) / KNOCKARA ONE (IRE) / SNURGE (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Noel F. Glynn Co.Clare (H)
Noel F. Glynn		  
11 THE NEW MCDONALD (IRE) (9yo B G)
ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL (USA) / SKI FOR ME (IRE) / BARATHEA (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Noel F. Glynn
Noel F. Glynn		  
12 CHAMPAGNE POWER (IRE) (9yo B G)
STOWAWAY (GB) / MANUELS SISTER (IRE) / LEND A HAND (GB)		 11st 6lbs Roisin Hickey
Roisin Hickey		  
13 CHAMPAGNE RODEO (IRE) (9yo CH G)
STOWAWAY (GB) / PINDAZAR (IRE) / SHERNAZAR (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Roisin Hickey
Roisin Hickey		  
14 DON DIABLO (IRE) (9yo B G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / TONAPHUCA GIRL (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe		  
15 FOR TALKS SAKE (FR) (9yo B G)
COASTAL PATH (GB) / NOSCA DE THAIX (FR) / RAGMAR (FR)		 11st 6lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe		  
16 JAVA POINT (IRE) (9yo B G)
STOWAWAY (GB) / CLASSIC SUN (GER) / MONSUN (GER)		 11st 6lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe		  
17 SEMPIONE PARK (IRE) (9yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / CASHALASS (IRE) / MOSCOW SOCIETY (USA)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd.
Colin Bowe		  
18 THEQUEENBEE (IRE) (9yo B M)
STOWAWAY (GB) / ACCORDEON ROYALE (IRE) / ACCORDION (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe		  
19 ANNUAL INVICTUS (IRE) (9yo B G)
MAHLER (GB) / SHANTOU ROSE (IRE) / SHANTOU (USA)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership
Cormac Doyle		  
20 BEGOODTOYOURSELF (IRE) (9yo B G)
GETAWAY (GER) / LORELEY (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership
Cormac Doyle		  
21 FALETHAO D'ANA (FR) (9yo B G)
KHALKEVI (IRE) / HISTOIRE DES IFS (FR) / ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership
Cormac Doyle		  
22 FIER JAGUEN (FR) (9yo CH G)
NO RISK AT ALL (FR) / VICTOIRE JAGUINE (FR) / SAINT DES SAINTS (FR)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership
Cormac Doyle		  
23 CHASING YEATS (GB) (9yo B G)
YEATS (IRE) / BELLE BROOK (IRE) / ALDERBROOK (GB)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Partnership
Sean Thomas Doyle		  
24 THE WHISTLE BLOWER (IRE) (9yo B G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / TERRE HAUTE (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Partnership
Sean Thomas Doyle		  
25 BRAVEMANSGAME (FR) (9yo B G)
BRAVE MANSONNIEN (FR) / GENIFIQUE (FR) / NICKNAME (FR)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle		  
26 FAROUK D'ALENE (FR) (9yo B G)
RACINGER (FR) / MASCOTTE D'ALENE (FR) / RAGMAR (FR)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle		  
27 GRANDADS COTTAGE (IRE) (9yo CH G)
SHANTOU (USA) / SARAH'S COTTAGE (IRE) / TOPANOORA (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle		  
28 MACKENBERG (GER) (9yo B G)
JUKEBOX JURY (IRE) / MOUNTAIN MELODY (GER) / REFUSE TO BEND (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle		  
29 SMURPHY ENKI (FR) (9yo B G)
BLUE BRESIL (FR) / CREME VELOUTEE (IRE) / LAW SOCIETY (USA)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle		  
30 FACE THE ODDS (IRE) (9yo B G)
PRESENTING (GB) / MISS OTIS REGRETS (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA)		 11st 11lbs Denis Paul Murphy
Denis Paul Murphy		  
31 HOLD THAT TAUGHT (GB) (9yo B G)
KAYF TARA (GB) / BELLE MAGELLO (FR) / EXIT TO NOWHERE (USA)		 11st 11lbs Denis Paul Murphy
Denis Paul Murphy		  
32 JAYBEE MAUNEY (IRE) (9yo B G)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / ANSHABELLA (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB)		 11st 11lbs Denis Paul Murphy
Denis Paul Murphy		  
33 THE GREY FALCO (FR) (9yo GR G)
FALCO (USA) / TAKE A CHANCE (FR) / TAKE RISKS (FR)		 11st 11lbs Denis Paul Murphy
Denis Paul Murphy		  
34 CAPTAIN TOM CAT (IRE) (9yo B G)
DYLAN THOMAS (IRE) / MISS MOLLY MALONE (IRE) / ACCORDION (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Leo F. Curtin
M.F. Morris		  
35 EPIC ADVENTURE (IRE) (9yo B G)
KALANISI (IRE) / WISTERIA LADY (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB)		 11st 12lbs Richard Cavanagh
William Ross		  
36 FUEGO DE L'ABBAYE (FR) (9yo B G)
KAP ROCK (FR) / MARSAVRILE (FR) / APRIL NIGHT (FR)		 11st 11lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate
Mary E. Doyle		  
37 GOOGLE IT (IRE) (9yo CH G)
ASK (GB) / STAR PLAISIR (IRE) / GRAND PLAISIR (IRE)		 11st 11lbs M.G. Hogan
Denis Gerard Hogan		  
38 HACKSAW RIDGE (IRE) (9yo B G)
STOWAWAY (GB) / ERINS LASS (IRE) / ERINS ISLE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Richard Black
Richard Black		  
39 KILDIMO (IRE) (9yo B BR G)
STOWAWAY (GB) / BEANANTI (IRE) / NORWICH (GB)		 11st 11lbs Cobajay Syndicate
Aidan Fitzgerald		  
40 MINELLA LINK (FR) (9yo B G)
RAIL LINK (GB) / TRICKED (GB) / BEAT HOLLOW (GB)		 11st 11lbs Bernardine Rochford
John Nallen		  
41 SCENE NOT HERD (IRE) (9yo B G)
AIZAVOSKI (IRE) / JESSAWAY (IRE) / DR MASSINI (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Ray Fitzgerald
Richard Harding		  
42 WALKING THE WALK (IRE) (9yo B G)
IMPERIAL MONARCH (IRE) / ICONIC EVENTS (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 11st 11lbs Philip & Orla Hore
J.P. Berry		  

Preview

The Pat Doyle-trained and Gigginstown House-owned BLOODSTONE will look to go one better at the second time of asking having finished second to Ferny Hollow on his debut start in Knockanard, with the winner of that race having subsequently fetched a big sum at the sales. The Mouse Morris trained-Captain Tom Cat also made his debut in that Knockanard maiden finishing just three lengths behind Bloodstone and has to be respected, with the market giving a good guide to the newcomers.

GANNONS CITY RECOVERY & RECYCLING SERVICES LTD 5&6yo Mares Maiden

Maiden Race For 5 & 6-Y-O Mares

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 €1750: 1st €1225, 2nd €350, 3rd €175)
Weights: 11st 11lbs About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 LADY ALKAA (IRE) (11yo B M)
ALKAADHEM (GB) / BURNT OIL BABE (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 11st 11lbs William P. Murphy
William P. Murphy		  
2 ROSE OF AGHABOE (IRE) (11yo B M)
GOLD WELL (GB) / SHILLINGLEE SPRING (GB) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)		 11st 11lbs Peter Tyrrell
William P. Murphy		  
3 MY NEWBROOK ROSE (IRE) (11yo B M)
DOYEN (IRE) / REALLY ROYALE (FR) / GARDE ROYALE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs John N. McGivney
Adrian Murray		  
4 WRANGLE (IRE) (10yo B M)
CAMPAIGN SWING (IRE) / GERALDINE'S PET (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Thomas Henry
Adrian Murray		  
5 ABEAUTIFULCHOICE (IRE) (10yo B M)
TOBOUGG (IRE) / SHE'SHADIT (IRE) / PILSUDSKI (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Darren Collins
Darren Collins		  
6 ARD ABHAINN (IRE) (10yo BR M)
JEREMY (USA) / SHEER FRUSTRATION (IRE) / MONTELIMAR (USA)		 11st 11lbs P.G. Coffey
Bernadette A.K. Murphy		  
7 BALLYMORRIS ROSE (IRE) (10yo B M)
GETAWAY (GER) / ASKANNA (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 11st 11lbs John Asple
Colin Bowe		  
8 BANNIXTOWN GLORY (IRE) (10yo B M)
FAME AND GLORY (GB) / ME AULD SEGOSHA (IRE) / BROADWAY FLYER (USA)		 11st 11lbs G. Kennedy
Aidan Fitzgerald		  
9 HIGH DAISY (IRE) (11yo CH M)
WHERE OR WHEN (IRE) / IVYS PERK (IRE) / EXECUTIVE PERK (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Edmond Burke
William Ross		  
10 IMMORTALITY (FR) (10yo B M)
SPANISH MOON (USA) / LAMBOGHINA (GER) / ALKALDE (GER)		 11st 11lbs Andrew Pierce
Paul Martin Pierce		  
11 KIND WITNESS (IRE) (11yo B M)
WITNESS BOX (USA) / KIND OSCAR (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Liam M. Dunleavy
Michael C. Griffin		  
12 KOYOTE (IRE) (10yo B M)
VINNIE ROE (IRE) / SWIFTUR (GB) / SNURGE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Deirdre A. Connolly
Terence Leonard		  
13 LIGHT BULB (IRE) (11yo B M)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / TATIANA (IRE) / ERINS ISLE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs J.R. Finn
J.R. Finn		  
14 SAVE DAT DATE (IRE) (10yo B M)
MILAN (GB) / DOUBLE GLAZED (IRE) / GLACIAL STORM (USA)		 11st 11lbs Matthew Flynn O'Connor
Matthew Flynn O'Connor		  
15 STILL HAVENTACLUE (IRE) (10yo B M)
ARCADIO (GER) / YOUR PLACE OR MINE (IRE) / CLASSIC CLICHE (IRE)		 11st 6lbs E. Sheehy
E. Sheehy		  
16 THATS THE TRUTH (IRE) (10yo B M)
DARSI (FR) / LUCY WALTERS (IRE) / KING'S RIDE (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Monbeg Partnership
Sean Thomas Doyle		  
17 THE DISTANT LADY (IRE) (10yo B M)
FRACAS (IRE) / MISTY NATIVE (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA)		 11st 11lbs Emma Jane Tonery
Eoin C. McCarthy		  

Preview

THATS THE TRUTH looks to be the one to watch in this contest. The daughter of Darsi was defeated by eight lengths on her debut at Ballinaboola by The Three Wizards who looked a smart sort. The Sean Doyle-trained mare responded well to pressure around Ballinaboola in a strongly run race that recorded the fastest time of the day. Bannixtown Glory has run three fine races this year, coming second in her last two starts. She was beaten by the impressive Thunder Dragon on her second run in Punchestown and could be in with a shout here.

WILLIAM DONNELLAN M.F.H. (NGH) Mares Winner Of Two

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 €1950: 1st €1365, 2nd €390, 3rd €195)
Weights: 4yo 11st 11lbs 5yo 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 COOL DOVE (IRE) (10yo B M)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / LONESOME DOVE (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 12st 2lbs Maurice K. Mariga
Colin Bowe		  
2 FORT WORTH TEXAS (IRE) (10yo B M)
GOLD WELL (GB) / SHANTOU ROSE (IRE) / SHANTOU (USA)		 12st 2lbs Leo McArdle
Colin Bowe		  
3 CREAM SPARKLES (IRE) (10yo B M)
SCORPION (IRE) / MAGICAL THEATRE (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Michael P. O'Connor
D.M. Christie		  
4 JASPER BEAR (IRE) (11yo B M)
BENEFICIAL (GB) / NORTH STAR POLY (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 12st 2lbs Claire Corrigan
D.M. Christie		  
5 GETAWAY TOTHEROCK (IRE) (11yo B M)
GETAWAY (GER) / THEFT (GB) / SILVER PATRIARCH (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Eugene M. O'Sullivan
Eugene M. O'Sullivan		  
6 HONEST TO GOODNESS (IRE) (13yo B M)
PAPAL BULL (GB) / SHEE'S SPEED (IRE) / MONASHEE MOUNTAIN (USA)		 11st 11lbs Christopher Buckley
Donncha Duggan		  
7 POETIC PRESENCE (IRE) (14yo B M)
PRESENTING (GB) / JOHNSTON'S CREST (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA)		 11st 11lbs Sam Curling
Sam Curling		  
8 QUARRY LIL (IRE) (10yo B M)
JEREMY (USA) / QUARRYVALE (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 12st 2lbs Thomas O'Flynn
Paul O'Flynn		  
9 ROSFOYLE (IRE) (12yo B M)
MILAN (GB) / CASTLEROSE (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 12st 2lbs Declan O'Keeffe
Aidan Fitzgerald		  
10 VERONA GOLD (IRE) (15yo B M)
GOLD WELL (GB) / BELLA VERONA (IRE) / ORCHESTRA (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Keren Larkin
William Ross		  

Preview

Carrying the colours of Leo McCardle, FORTH WORTH TEXAS has put up three noteworthy runs to date. The Colin Bowe-trained mare was impressive when winning the mares winner of two race at Kirkistown by a distance of eight lengths and can follow up here. Cream Sparkles looks to have a chance here too, coming off the back of a four length victory at Tyrella last weekend. She seems to be improving with each outing. Quarry Lil looked to be a nice sort when winning on debut at Ballyvodock in early February, whilst Rosfoyle is not without her chances either.

WESTPORT WOODS HOTEL 5&6yo Geldings Maiden

Maiden Race For 5 & 6-Y-O Geldings

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 €1750: 1st €1225, 2nd €350, 3rd €175)
Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 BROADWAY STAR (IRE) (11yo B G)
ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR) / SUPREME BALOO (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)		 12st 2lbs Claire Berry
Aidan Anthony Howard		  
2 WALSHESTOWN (IRE) (11yo B G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / LONESOME DOVE (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 12st 2lbs Claire Berry
Aidan Anthony Howard		  
3 DE HOLLOW MAN (IRE) (10yo B G)
BEAT HOLLOW (GB) / KIM HONG (IRE) / CHARNWOOD FOREST (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe		  
4 DOWNPOUR (IRE) (10yo B G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / JUNE MONSOON (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 12st 2lbs Paul McKeon
Colin Bowe		  
5 SONRU (IRE) (10yo B G)
JEREMY (USA) / TEFFIA ROSE (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Michael J. Murphy
Donnchadh Doyle		  
6 THE STRAP MAN (GB) (10yo B G)
SCHIAPARELLI (GER) / LADY RACQUET (IRE) / GLACIAL STORM (USA)		 12st 2lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle		  
7 ACCORDINGTOJOHNNY (IRE) (11yo B G)
SHANTOU (USA) / ACCORDINGTOHERSELF (IRE) / ACCORDION (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Richard S. Gibson
Brian W. Dougan		  
8 BERKERYS ENIGMA (IRE) (11yo B G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / FRENCH THEATRE (GB) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Sam Curling
Sam Curling		  
9 CANTGETENOUGH (IRE) (10yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / ROYALROVA (FR) / GARDE ROYALE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs P.G. Coffey
Denis Paul Murphy		  
10 COTTON ROCK (IRE) (11yo B G)
GOLD WELL (GB) / LITTLE HAND (IRE) / CARROLL HOUSE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Roisin Hickey
Roisin Hickey		  
11 DEFUTURE IS BRIGHT (IRE) (10yo B G)
WESTERNER (GB) / DUSTYS DELIGHT (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate
Mary E. Doyle		  
12 DOUBI THE RISK (FR) (10yo CH G)
NO RISK AT ALL (FR) / SMALOU (FR) / LOST WORLD (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Matthew Flynn O'Connor
Matthew Flynn O'Connor		  
13 ETAN DES BLAISES (FR) (10yo GR G)
LORD DU SUD (FR) / LOUTRE (FR) / LUCHIROVERTE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Mark Power
Stephen G. Carey		  
14 FAIRPORT (GB) (10yo B G)
FAIR MIX (IRE) / LA FOLICHONNE (FR) / USEFUL (FR)		 12st 2lbs Shane Donohoe
Shane Donohoe		  
15 FRIARY LAND (GB) (10yo B G)
SCHIAPARELLI (GER) / BROCHRUA (IRE) / HERNANDO (FR)		 12st 2lbs Michael J. Ward
John Neilan		  
16 GOLDEN CONQUEST (IRE) (10yo CH G)
GOLDEN LARIAT (USA) / AN BONNAN BUI (IRE) / RIVERHEAD (USA)		 12st 2lbs Phyllis O'Rourke
Pat O'Rourke		  
17 JERRYMANDER (IRE) (10yo B G)
JEREMY (USA) / MISS MARY MAC (IRE) / DUSHYANTOR (USA)		 12st 2lbs Tim Crowe
Ross O'Sullivan		  
18 JIMMIL (IRE) (10yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / GARLUCY (IRE) / UN DESPERADO (FR)		 11st 11lbs Danestown Racing Partnership
Gavin Cromwell		  
19 KILMALEY (IRE) (10yo B G)
GOLD WELL (GB) / GRANT ME PATIENCE (IRE) / AAHSAYLAD (GB)		 11st 11lbs Tom Keating
Tom Keating		  
20 MILITARY MISCHIEF (IRE) (10yo B G)
STOWAWAY (GB) / ALCA MY HILL (ITY) / NIGHT SHIFT (USA)		 11st 11lbs Catherine Holden
Ellmarie Holden		  
21 PADDY BUNS (IRE) (10yo BR G)
ARAKAN (USA) / BETTY BECK (IRE) / WESTERNER (GB)		 11st 11lbs Natalie Gilligan
Paul John Gilligan		  
22 PONCHERELLO (FR) (10yo B G)
ANZILLERO (GER) / CLACHAPA (FR) / TURGEON (USA)		 11st 11lbs Connie Rooney
J.P. Brennan		  
23 REHINS BOY (IRE) (11yo B G)
BYRON (GB) / BOBS DIAMOND (IRE) / BOB'S RETURN (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Patrick M. Reilly
Patrick M. Reilly		  
24 ROBADDAN (IRE) (10yo CH G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / TIARELLA (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)		 11st 11lbs Con Hickey
Declan Queally		  
25 SQUARE BALL (IRE) (10yo BR G)
ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR) / SNOOPY MILAN (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 11st 11lbs J.P. McManus
Enda Bolger		  
26 THREE IS COMPANY (IRE) (10yo B G)
MAHLER (GB) / HOLD A MOONBEAM (IRE) / BACH (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Mrs D.P. Magnier & Mrs B.G. Collins
M.P. Collins		  
27 TOMGARROW (IRE) (10yo CH G)
AIZAVOSKI (IRE) / ROOMIER (IRE) / BIENAMADO (USA)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Partnership
Sean Thomas Doyle		  
28 TUFF TIMES (IRE) (10yo B G)
CURTAIN TIME (IRE) / FLY BID (IRE) / GOLAN (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Josh Ryan
Joseph Ryan		  
29 TWO ROBINS (IRE) (10yo B G)
JEREMY (USA) / BELL WALKS CAROLL (IRE) / CARROLL HOUSE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Peter C. McCaffrey
T.G. McCourt		  
30 WINTER FOG (IRE) (10yo B G)
PAPAL BULL (GB) / BANPHRIONSA (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 12st 2lbs Patrick O'Leary
Patrick O'Leary		  
31 WITNESS PROTECTION (IRE) (11yo B G)
WITNESS BOX (USA) / QUEEN'S EXIT (GB) / EXIT TO NOWHERE (USA)		 12st 2lbs M.O. Cullinane
M.O. Cullinane		  

Preview

DEFUTURE IS BRIGHT looks to be the one to watch here. The Ellen Doyle-trained gelding was second in a thrilling race finish to Picahana in Moig South in November. The French-bred gelding Poncherello could be in with a chance also, having had a commendable debut run in Lisronagh last November finishing four lengths behind West Cork. The Strap Man is also not without his chance having finished second on his debut run to the vastly more experienced Rainbow Chaser at Punchestown three weeks ago.

FLANNERYS HOTEL, GALWAY 5yo+ Adjacent Maiden

Maiden Race For 5-Y-O & Upwards Adjacent

For Certified Hunters aged 5 years old and upwards only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers holding a valid Hunter Certificate to the following Hunts: Galway Blazers, East Galway, Sligo, North Galway and Roscommon. Mares allowed 5lbs.
(Prize Money €1750: 1st €1225, 2nd €350, 3rd €175)
Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 ABEAUTIFULCHOICE (IRE) (10yo B M)
TOBOUGG (IRE) / SHE'SHADIT (IRE) / PILSUDSKI (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Darren Collins
Darren Collins		  
2 GO YEATS (IRE) (11yo B G)
YEATS (IRE) / KAY TULLY (GB) / KAHYASI (IRE)		 11st 12lbs M.O. Cullinane
M.O. Cullinane		  
3 KILGANER ROSE (IRE) (12yo GR M)
TRANS ISLAND (GB) / LA PRIMA DIVA (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)		 11st 6lbs Natalie Gilligan
Paul John Gilligan		  
4 PREACHER MUSH (IRE) (13yo B M)
PRESENTING (GB) / PRAISETHEPREACHER (IRE) / SHARIFABAD (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Shane Hanley
Fergus M. Hanley		  
5 REBEL LEADER (IRE) (10yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / CHICHARITO'S GEM (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 12st 2lbs Miss Sarah Hogan
Norman Lee		  
6 THE BONNY BOY (IRE) (11yo B G)
CRAIGSTEEL (GB) / FLY AMANITA (IRE) / ACCORDION (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Mrs Marie Costello
Anthony G. Costello		  
7 THE SECRET ONE (GB) (11yo B G)
SAKHEE'S SECRET (GB) / CIRCADIAN RHYTHM (GB) / LUJAIN (USA)		 12st 2lbs Donncha Duggan
Donncha Duggan		  
8 THINK OF ME (IRE) (15yo B M)
GERMANY (USA) / KATE'S LASS (IRE) / MONTELIMAR (USA)		 11st 6lbs Christopher Moran
Brian Francis Cawley		  

Preview

THE BONNY BOY finished third on his last start in Knockanard when beaten by a distance of five-and-a-half lengths and he would could be a leading contender here. The Germany mare Think Of Me is one with plenty of experience having returned from the track in 2017. The Brian Cawley-trained mare ran well at this track in March 2018, finishing third just two-and-a-half lengths adrift on that occasion and should run a similar race again here.

PAT WHYTE - N.G.H. CHAIRMAN 7yo+ Maiden

Maiden Race For 7-Y-O & Upwards

For Certified Hunters aged 7 years old and upwards only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland. Mares Allowed 5lbs.
(Prize Money €1750: 1st €1225, 2nd €350, 3rd €175)
Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 BLUE TEMPLAR (IRE) (13yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / MAZUMA (IRE) / MAZAAD (IRE)		 12st 2lbs J.P. McManus
Enda Bolger		  
2 CALYPSO STORM (IRE) (13yo B G)
TRANS ISLAND (GB) / VALIN THYNE (IRE) / GOOD THYNE (USA)		 12st 2lbs Tony Kelly
Tony Kelly		  
3 DEEDEE DEECEE (IRE) (14yo B G)
BENEFICIAL (GB) / SMALL HANNA MARIEA (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership
Cormac Doyle		  
4 FLINDERS RIVER (IRE) (16yo CH G)
TRADITIONALLY (USA) / SILVER TASSIE (FR) / KALDOUNEVEES (FR)		 11st 11lbs Richard S. Gibson
Brian W. Dougan		  
5 FLOWERS IN MAY (IRE) (12yo B M)
CURTAIN TIME (IRE) / BRIERFIELD LADY (IRE) / MONTELIMAR (USA)		 11st 11lbs John B. Burke
J.R. Barry		  
6 GETZIE (IRE) (12yo BR G)
KALANISI (IRE) / MUSICAL SHAN (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB)		 12st 2lbs John G. O'Connell
Claire O'Connell		  
7 HOLLYBANK KING (IRE) (12yo B G)
FRUITS OF LOVE (USA) / JULIANNE (IRE) / PERSIAN BOLD (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Stephen McConville
Stephen McConville		  
8 HONEST TO GOODNESS (IRE) (13yo B M)
PAPAL BULL (GB) / SHEE'S SPEED (IRE) / MONASHEE MOUNTAIN (USA)		 11st 6lbs Christopher Buckley
Donncha Duggan		  
9 IFINDOUBTSAYNOUT (IRE) (14yo CH G)
WAREED (IRE) / KNOCKSCOVANE (IRE) / MISTER LORD (USA)		 11st 11lbs Peter McCreery
Peter McCreery		  
10 JEAN LECROIX (IRE) (12yo B G)
LECROIX (GER) / COUNTRY TIME (IRE) / CURTAIN TIME (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Mary O'Riordan
Miss M. Harding		  
11 KILLANNE LADY (GB) (12yo CH M)
SCHIAPARELLI (GER) / DE BLANC (IRE) / REVOQUE (IRE)		 11st 6lbs John Creane & William Kearney
Sean Thomas Doyle		  
12 LORD GUILLAMORE (IRE) (12yo B G)
WHITMORE'S CONN (USA) / GLENOGRA CAILIN (IRE) / ALDERBROOK (GB)		 11st 11lbs Gerard Foley & Patrick Dempsey
Jane Gayfer		  
13 MAJOR MILAN (IRE) (15yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / DUN AR AILL (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)		 11st 11lbs Declan O'Keeffe
Brian O'Keeffe		  
14 MISTER FLEMINGTON (IRE) (13yo CH G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / DEEP SUPREME (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)		 11st 11lbs Liam Cleary
Eoin McDonagh		  
15 ROCK ON CHARLIE (IRE) (16yo CH G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / MONTHLY SESSIONS (IRE) / PISTOLET BLEU (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Joseph Daniels
Joseph Daniels		  
16 SOLE PLEASURE (IRE) (12yo CH G)
ARAKAN (USA) / FALLON (IRE) / ARCANE (USA)		 12st 2lbs Samuel J. Dickson
Neill McCluskey		  
17 THOMASISONIT (IRE) (12yo B G)
VERTICAL SPEED (FR) / KEEP THE PEARL (IRE) / CASTLE KEEP (GB)		 12st 2lbs Monica Cogan
Tara Lee Cogan		  
18 VERTICALPEBBLE (IRE) (12yo CH G)
VERTICAL SPEED (FR) / REBEL REBEL (FR) / PEBBLE (FR)		 11st 11lbs Michael O'Meara
Michael O'Meara		  
19 VINNIES NEPHUE (IRE) (12yo B G)
ALKAADHEM (GB) / VINNIE SISTER (IRE) / TIRAAZ (USA)		 11st 11lbs Patrick Kennedy
William P. Murphy		  

Preview

VINNIES NEPHUE made his second reappearance on the point circuit at Kilfeacle in January, when the Alkaadhem gelding ran a very pleasing race to finish second behind Carrigmoorna Pine. He could be the one to follow in this. The JP McManus-owned Blue Templar has vastly more experience than Vinnies Nephew as an ex track horse. The Enda Bolger-trained gelding had multiple placings last spring, whilst Jean Lecroix is a lightly raced seven-year-old, who finished fourth in Kildorrery a fortnight ago.
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