TOOMEBRIDGE

Gates Open: 12:00
First Race: 14:00
Admission Prices: £10 (includes racecard)
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Track Biography:

The Mid-Antrim Hunt was formally set up in the 1870’s as a harrier pack, although it was in existence for at least a hundred years before that. It was believed to have had its first official meeting in The Thatch Pub in Broughshane in 1875.

The Mid Antrim point-to-point Course is just outside Moneyglass very close to Toomebridge. Toome or Toomebridge (from Irish: Tuaim, meaning "tumulus"), is a small village and townland on the northwest corner of Lough Neagh in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Moneyglass was at one time home to Malachy McCourt and his family who was the father of Frank McCourt, author of Angela's Ashes, a winner of The Pulitzer Prize, the NBCC Award, The LA Times Award and the Royal Society of Literature Award.
 
Champion National Hunt jockey and 2010 BBC Sports Personality of the Year winner, Tony McCoy, who received an OBE in 2010, was born in Moneyglass.

Another sports star reared in Moneyglass was world famous Rugby Union player Willie John McBride who capped for Ireland on 63 occasions which includes 12 times as Captain.

Toomebridge Point-to-Point Races

Moneyglass,
Toomebridge,
Co.Antrim

Contact Details

Judith Hamilton - 0044 7904342222

How To Get There

By Road:

From Belfast, take the M2 towards Antrim. Toomebridge is 45 minutes from Belfast city.

From Dublin, take the M1 towards Belfast. From Belfast take the M2.

By Air

Toomebridge is located two hours and 15 minutes from Dublin airport and 30 minutes from Belfast airport.

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A Day At The Races

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Food
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Beverages
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Faq
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Amenities

Facilities

We have an extensive car parking area which offers a brilliant view of the whole track. You will drive past many film locations used in the Game of Thrones series with ‘Castle Black’ behind the main viewing area.

If you do not want to leave your car, you are able to view the races from the hillside on which you park.

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

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

Food

Our outside food caterers, Country Bites, sell an array of hot food options such as burgers and chips to bacon and sausage rolls to keep you full during the day.

If you would like a treat for the day we also have an ice-cream van in attendance.

Beverages

Race goers can purchase teas and coffees from our special coffee cart that sells a variety of popular coffee and tea options.

Soft drinks and juices can be purchased from our outside catering outlet.

If you would like something a little stronger to keep you warm during your days racing, alcohol can be purchased in our on-course bar.

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. We also have a range of catering options on course if you would like to pick up something at the races.

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 Toomebridge.

Amenities

Toomebridge point-to-point is the perfect day out for the family in Northern Ireland countryside and as an added bonus for parents all children U16 have free admission.

We also provide race cards with each admission on the day.

Our point-to-point is located only a few miles from Lough Neagh which is the largest lake in the British Isles, with a surface area of 151 square miles.

 

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Entries

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J KERNOGHAN SALVAGE 4yo Mares Maiden

For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old, Mares only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland.
(Prize Money €800: 1st €560, 2nd €160, 3rd €80)
Weights: 11st 11lbs
About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 HIGH CHARLIE (IRE) (9yo B M)
MOUNTAIN HIGH (IRE) / CHARLIE'S VIC (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Shauna Kelly
Noel C. Kelly		  
2 ONE FOR SUSIE (IRE) (9yo B M)
STOWAWAY (GB) / AUNT SUE (IRE) / SHAHANNDEH (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Shauna Kelly
Noel C. Kelly		  
3 OVERNIGHT SUCCESS (IRE) (9yo B M)
JEREMY (USA) / DUN DUN (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Douglas Taylor
C.W.J. Farrell		  
4 WHISKEY LULLABY (IRE) (9yo B M)
STOWAWAY (GB) / JOIE DE COTTE (FR) / LUTE ANTIQUE (FR)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe		  
5 ARCADE STAR (IRE) (9yo B M)
ARCADIO (GER) / LUNAR STAR (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Lynda Williams
C.W.J. Farrell		  
6 BARRAMEAN (GB) (9yo B M)
BLACK SAM BELLAMY (IRE) / DANCING PEARL (GB) / DANCING SPREE (USA)		 11st 11lbs Kieran McKay
Gerald Quinn		  
7 CLASSIC LADY (IRE) (9yo CH M)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / ANOTHER GAYE (IRE) / CLASSIC CLICHE (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership
Cormac Doyle		  
8 GALE AT SEA (IRE) (9yo B M)
MILAN (GB) / GALES HILL (IRE) / BEAU SHER (GB)		 11st 11lbs Denis Paul Murphy
Denis Paul Murphy		  
9 IT WASN'T ME (IRE) (9yo B M)
STOWAWAY (GB) / ROYALE VIDEO (FR) / VIDEO ROCK (FR)		 11st 11lbs Warren Ewing
Warren Ewing		  
10 MOVES LIKE MADONNA (IRE) (9yo CH M)
IMPERIAL MONARCH (IRE) / MILLSTREAM EXPRESS (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Harley D. Dunne
Liam Kenny		  
11 TOO THE FUTURE (IRE) (9yo B M)
MAHLER (GB) / HARTWELL LAKE (IRE) / PISTOLET BLEU (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Redbridge Stables
Michael R. Murphy		  

Preview

Representing that same connections as those that produced her half-brother, the now Grade 1-winning Samcro, to win on his debut at Monksgrange in 2016, it was no surprise that OVERNIGHT SUCCESS was sent off as the favourite for her own competitive bow at Bartlemy in May. The daughter of Jeremy offered plenty of promise on that occasion before weakening into fourth on the run-in and sets the standard here. Noel Kelly had a day to remember at this fixture last year, and both of his entries, One For Susie and the Stowlin-placed High Charlie, look to be the main dangers.

DENNISON COMMERCIALS LTD 4yo Geldings Maiden

For Certified Hunters aged 4 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: 11st 11lbs
About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 BALLYBEGG (IRE) (9yo B BR G)
MAHLER (GB) / REBEL FLYER (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever		  
2 BOOTHILL (IRE) (9yo B BR G)
PRESENTING (GB) / OYSTER PIPIT (IRE) / ACCORDION (IRE)		 11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever		  
3 FAITH LOVING (FR) (9yo B G)
BALLINGARRY (IRE) / UNDER (FR) / LE MALEMORTOIS (FR)		 11st 6lbs Alan McCaldin
Caroline McCaldin		  
4 AHEAD OF SCHEDULE (IRE) (9yo CH G)
SHIROCCO (GER) / COLLEEN BAWN (FR) / COCKNEY REBEL (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe		  
5 VISIONARIAN (IRE) (9yo B G)
VISION D'ETAT (FR) / LA GREE (FR) / TURGEON (USA)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe		  
6 CARDBOARD GANGSTER (GB) (9yo GR G)
NORSE DANCER (IRE) / HIHO SILVER LINING (GB) / SILVER PATRIARCH (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Anne McMahon
J. Staunton		  
7 TEXAS GOLD (GB) (9yo CH G)
MUHTATHIR (GB) / LOLITA DU BERLAIS (FR) / DREAM WELL (FR)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle		  
8 TIGHT POCKETS (IRE) (9yo B G)
STOWAWAY (GB) / STYLISH WAYS (IRE) / BACH (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle		  
9 CHASING MY DREAM (IRE) (9yo B G)
SCORPION (IRE) / LUNA RUNNER (IRE) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB)		 11st 11lbs Barry F. O'Driscoll
Colin Bowe		  
10 A SILENT PLAYER (IRE) (9yo B G)
GETAWAY (GER) / CLONSINGLE NATIVE (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA)		 11st 11lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate
Mary E. Doyle		  
11 ANNUAL INVICTUS (IRE) (9yo B G)
MAHLER (GB) / SHANTOU ROSE (IRE) / SHANTOU (USA)		 11st 6lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership
Cormac Doyle		  
12 BOLD ENOUGH (IRE) (9yo B G)
JEREMY (USA) / SHUIL MILAN (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 11st 11lbs Ray Nicholas & Christie Family Syndicate Fermanagh (H)
D.M. Christie		  
13 CHASING CHARLIE (GB) (9yo B G)
FOXWEDGE (AUS) / LASCAUX (GB) / PIVOTAL (GB)		 11st 11lbs Alan McCaldin
Caroline McCaldin		  
14 DRENAGH (IRE) (9yo B G)
KALANISI (IRE) / DIVA ANTONIA (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs S.R.B. Crawford
S.R.B. Crawford		  
15 FIRST ONE D'ANA (FR) (9yo B G)
KHALKEVI (IRE) / GAMINE D'ICI (FR) / CADOUDAL (FR)		 11st 11lbs Shane C. Byrne
Shane C. Byrne		  
16 JUNIOR RATTLER (IRE) (9yo B G)
ARAKAN (USA) / MAXWELLS DEMON (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs John Edward Walsh
John Edward Walsh		  
17 MINELLA BEAUTY (IRE) (9yo B BR G)
SHIROCCO (GER) / NATIVE BEAUTY (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Bernardine Rochford
John Nallen		  
18 THE GREY FALCO (FR) (9yo GR G)
FALCO (USA) / TAKE A CHANCE (FR) / TAKE RISKS (FR)		 11st 11lbs Denis Paul Murphy
Denis Paul Murphy		  
19 THE RUBATRON (IRE) (9yo B G)
YEATS (IRE) / CORAGGIOSO (IRE) / RUDIMENTARY (USA)		 11st 6lbs Ray Joseph Doyle
Sue O'Doherty		  
20 WHITE GUARD (GB) (9yo B G)
FRANKEL (GB) / ARBELLA (GB) / PRIMO DOMINIE (GB)		 11st 6lbs Rachel O'Neill
John Joseph Hanlon		  
21 WORTH KNOWING (IRE) (9yo B G)
STOWAWAY (GB) / DUCLAIR DUCK (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 6lbs Monbeg Partnership
Sean Thomas Doyle		  

Preview

TEXAS GOLD improved from his Lismore debut when chasing home Calthor at Ballysteen last April, and if continuing in that vein here, he could be the one to beat for Donnchadh Doyle. Colin Bowe sent out Golden Nomad to win this race 12 months ago, and his Ahead Of Schedule built up a great deal of experience last season, which will really stand to him around a course like this, whilst Ballingarry-fourth Junior Rattler, and track recruit First One Dana, who has the advantage of having been running through the summer, are others to note.

RAYMART 5&6yo Geldings Maiden

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 BEATTHEBULLET (IRE) (10yo BR G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / TOP QUALITY (GB) / SIMPLY GREAT (FR)		 12st 2lbs Alan Harte
Denis Paul Murphy		  
2 YES DES TAILLONS (FR) (10yo GR G)
GRIS DE GRIS (IRE) / ENKELLIE ROYALE (FR) / MARTALINE (GB)		 12st 2lbs Alan Harte
Denis Paul Murphy		  
3 GREAT FAIRY (FR) (11yo B G)
GREAT PRETENDER (IRE) / SALSA FAIRY (FR) / KINGSALSA (USA)		 12st 2lbs David J. Crawford
C.A. McBratney		  
4 LE POGUES STORM (IRE) (10yo BR G)
SEPTEMBER STORM (GER) / LEAPOGUES LADY (IRE) / CHAKIRIS (USA)		 12st 2lbs David John McBratney
C.A. McBratney		  
5 ER DANCER (FR) (10yo B G)
DRAGON DANCER (GB) / QUISIERA (FR) / PASSING SALE (FR)		 12st 2lbs Monbeg Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Donnchadh Doyle		  
6 GOING SOLO (IRE) (10yo B G)
AIZAVOSKI (IRE) / WAYWARD STAR (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Neil Gault
Neil Gault		  
7 GRUMPY BOOTS (IRE) (10yo B G)
STOWAWAY (GB) / REINA REED (IRE) / WAREED (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Rachel O'Neill
John Joseph Hanlon		  
8 PUBLIC ADDRESS (IRE) (10yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / CAT BURGLAR (IRE) / ROBELLINO (USA)		 11st 11lbs Maurice Sheehy
Peter Croke		  
9 PYRIOS (FR) (11yo B G)
HELIOSTATIC (IRE) / NUANCE TARTARE (FR) / NONONITO (FR)		 12st 2lbs Ray Nicholas
D.M. Christie		  
10 SCOTTISH ACCENT (IRE) (11yo B G)
GOLAN (IRE) / ONTHELONGFINGER (IRE) / PILSUDSKI (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Redbridge Stables
Michael R. Murphy		  
11 TARDREE (IRE) (10yo CH G)
MAHLER (GB) / BROWNIE POINTS (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA)		 11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever		  
12 TOBIAS LOCHLAN (IRE) (10yo B G)
ARCADIO (GER) / OUR DOT (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)		 12st 2lbs Peter & Laurel Byrne
Daniel A. Fitzsimmons		  
13 WHITECHURCH (IRE) (10yo BR G)
SCORPION (IRE) / FLYING FLAME (IRE) / FLYING LEGEND (USA)		 12st 2lbs Richard Frisby
Colin Bowe		  

Preview

TARDREE offered some promise when placing at Dowth Hall on his debut 12 months ago and will have every chance in a very wide open race likes this. Pyrios is back in maiden company despite crossing the line in front at Loughanmore last May, as he was disqualified during the summer. Track recruit Great Fairy has joined Colin McBratney from Neil Mulholland with a mark of 96 over hurdles, whilst Going Solo, an unlucky final fence casualty at Toombebridge, was sixth on this card last year when with Warren Ewing, and has since joined Neil Gault.

DENNISON JCB Winner Of One

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 one Point to Point Steeplechase of any description. No Penalties.
Mares allowed 5lbs.
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 AMERICAN IMAGE (IRE) (16yo B G)
LORD AMERICO (IRE) / HILARY'S IMAGE (IRE) / PHARDANTE (FR)		 11st 11lbs Neil Gault
Neil Gault		  
2 BENEFIT NORTH (IRE) (13yo CH G)
BENEFICIAL (GB) / HAYLEY COMETH (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)		 11st 11lbs Cathal McGovern
C.A. McBratney		  
3 LORENZO (IRE) (14yo BR G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / LA SPEZIANA (IRE) / PERUGINO (USA)		 12st 2lbs Sean McParlan
Sean McParlan		  
4 NEVADA ROSE (IRE) (17yo GR M)
BENEFICIAL (GB) / PAROSELLE ROYALE (IRE) / ROSELIER (FR)		 11st 6lbs S. Michael Millar
S. Michael Millar		  
5 PARSONS AVENUE (GB) (12yo B G)
GRAPE TREE ROAD (GB) / KENTFORD DUCHESS (GB) / JUPITER ISLAND (GB)		 11st 11lbs James McCaghy
I. McCaghy		  
6 PEGASE AMOUR (IRE) (13yo B G)
WINGED LOVE (IRE) / LOVELY NATIVE (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA)		 12st 2lbs Patrick Raymond Powell
Liam Lennon		  
7 PENNYFORAPOUND (IRE) (10yo B G)
WINGED LOVE (IRE) / RECESSION LASS (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 12st 2lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe		  
8 SAMURAI CRACKER (IRE) (11yo B G)
MR DINOS (IRE) / LIVE A BIG LIFE (IRE) / EVEN TOP (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Alan McCaldin Co.Down (S)
Caroline McCaldin		  
9 SAVE US AVIS (IRE) (12yo CH M)
MAHLER (GB) / CATE'S OSCAR (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Dermot & Fergal Mulvihill
Peter J. Flood		  
10 SOME MAN (IRE) (11yo B G)
BEAT HOLLOW (GB) / MISS DENMAN (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 12st 2lbs Ray Nicholas
D.M. Christie		  

Preview

PENNYFORAPOUND has not been seen since he made a winning debut on the corresponding weekend 12 months ago, when he won the four-year-old maiden at Castletown-Geoghegan. As a four-year-old winner he has to respected alongside Some Man, who is also a four-year-old maiden winner. His success coming at Portrush in 2017. He is back in the pointing fields having run just three times since for Paul Nicholls, and this will be his stable debut, whilst Benefit North, Lorenzo and Samurai Cracker are others on the shortlist.

CITY AUCTIONS GROUP 5yo+ Mares Maiden

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

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 AGOLAGH (IRE) (10yo B M)
GETAWAY (GER) / INGHWUNG (GB) / KAYF TARA (GB)		 11st 11lbs Kieran McKay
Gerald Quinn		  
2 ARTIZARRA (IRE) (10yo B M)
SEPTEMBER STORM (GER) / MALDAGORA (IRE) / LUSO (GB)		 11st 11lbs J.J. Taylor
Noel C. Kelly		  
3 BOOMTIME BANKER (IRE) (10yo B M)
KALANISI (IRE) / TIGER TIFFNEY (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 11st 11lbs Tadhg O'Leary
Sam Curling		  
4 COURTINACTION (IRE) (10yo B M)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / MOSCOW ACTION (IRE) / MOSCOW SOCIETY (USA)		 11st 6lbs Peter Croke
Peter Croke		  
5 DOUBLE SMART (IRE) (12yo B M)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / ANOTHER PRESENT (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Andrew S. Pearson
Patrick Eugene Turley		  
6 DREAM DE DREAM (IRE) (12yo CH M)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / RUDY RENATA (IRE) / RUDIMENTARY (USA)		 11st 6lbs Redbridge Stables
Michael R. Murphy		  
7 MAYBE ITS TIME (IRE) (10yo B M)
JEREMY (USA) / MRS TRAIR (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Ann Derwin
John G. Cummins		  
8 TIMBER TANG GIRL (IRE) (10yo BR M)
STOWAWAY (GB) / THE MISSING DITCH (IRE) / GOLAN (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Sean McParlan
Sean McParlan		  

Preview

BOOMTIME BANKER looked likely to play a big part in the outcome of a big-field maiden at Tralee late last season, only to come down at the penultimate fence. That form line stands out amongst her other rivals in here who have previously run. Timber Tang Girl could give her most to worry about of those with experience, whilst the newcomers have to also enter the reckoning in a race like this.

N F D LIVESTOCK 7yo+ Geldings Maiden

For Certified Hunters aged 7 years old and upwards, 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 AIRDRIGH (IRE) (12yo B G)
WINGED LOVE (IRE) / MAOLISA (IRE) / JAMESMEAD (GB)		 12st 2lbs Robert McKnight
William Ross Crawford		  
2 BACK TO BATAAN (IRE) (12yo B G)
MILLENARY (GB) / NANJA MONJA (IRE) / BERING (GB)		 12st 2lbs Kieran William Kelly
Kieran William Kelly		  
3 CHARIOT WARRIOR (IRE) (12yo GR G)
TIKKANEN (USA) / GREENMOUNT LASS (IRE) / HOMO SAPIEN (IRE)		 12st 2lbs James Brown Kerr
Robert Brown Kerr		  
4 GALBRAITH (IRE) (17yo GR G)
BEAUCHAMP KING (GB) / ROYAL LESA (IRE) / DENEL (FR)		 11st 11lbs Catherine Barry
Catherine Barry		  
5 PADDY'S HILL (IRE) (12yo CH G)
STOWAWAY (GB) / HILLMAR (IRE) / MONTELIMAR (USA)		 11st 11lbs Caoimhe O'Hare
Liam Lennon		  
6 THE BOLDER BOY (IRE) (12yo B G)
ROBIN DES PRES (FR) / STELOBEL (GB) / SIMPLY GREAT (FR)		 12st 2lbs CAFRE (Enniskillen) Racing Club
Corrie Auchterlonie		  

Preview

The race fit BACK TO BATAAN has been forced to settle for the runners-up spot in all three of his previous completed outings in the point-to-point fields, and looks the one to beat here having been running over hurdles during the summer, where he finished a fine second at Sligo on his penultimate outing. The Bolder Boy was clearly expected to have won his maiden last season, having been sent off as the favourite on each of his last two outings, including when well-backed at Armagh in February, ensuring he can be expected to get involved, alongside Tyrella-third Paddys Hill, who is another horse that has been a market mover in the past.
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