LOUGHREA
Gates Open: | 11:30 |
First Race: | 14:00 |
Admission Prices: | €10 |
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Track Biography:
The Galway Blazers have a long history of holding a point-to-point dating back over a hundred years. The hunt dates from the beginning of the 19th century and has established itself as one of the famous Irish Hunts due to the goodwill and generosity of farmers and landowners throughout the county.
We run two meetings a year at Dartfield just outside Loughrea with the first one taking place in October and the second fixture being held in April. The course is situated at Dartfield Horse Museum and heritage centre which is set on 350 acres of parkland just forty minutes from Galway city.
Over the years, Loughrea point-to-point has produced many top national hunt stars such as Bewleys Berry, Boys Hurrah, Brindisi Breeze, Never Compromise and King Johns Castle.
Loughrea Point-to-Point Races
Dartfield,
Kilreekill,
Loughrea,
Co.Galway
Contact Details
Pauline Gavin - 0872623443
How To Get There
By Road
From the Dublin take the M6 as far as the Ballinasloe West exit 15, and continue on the N6 towards Loughrea/Galway as far as Kilreekil village. Dartfield is half a mile beyond the village on the right hand side of the N6.
From Galway take the M6 and exit at Junction 16 for Loughrea. After approx. three miles on the access road you arrive at a roundabout, take the first exit. Continue past the Portumna Junction for less than a mile, and the entrance to Dartfield will be on your left.
By Air
Loughrea is situated 30 minutes from Galway airport and an hour and 50 minutes from Dublin airport.
Eircode
H62 Y564
Our free parking is situated in the centre of the track which allows race goers to have a clear view of each fence giving you the chance to get up close to the action.
The position of our car park provides you with the ideal location to bring your own picnic if you wanted to base yourself from the boot of the car.
There are toilets and baby changing facilities in the café in the Horse Museum along with portaloos located around the course.
In our bookmakers ring you can view and bet on any off-course races on the day in both England and Ireland.
In between races, spectators can avail of our popular outside caterers who sell everything from burgers and chips to bacon and sausage rolls to keep you full during the course of the afternoon.
Our caterer is located beside the parade ring which means you don’t have to venture too far from the action.
We will also have a hospitality tent this year, so why not come in and try some of our delicious treats!
There is also the option of taking a walk up to the café located in the Horse Museum which sells tasty sandwiches and soups along with cakes and treats.
Our outside caterer's sell tea and coffee to keep you warm during your days racing.
Our hospitality tent will also have a variety of beverages on offer!
The cafe located in the Horse Museum sell a delicious range of hot chocolate drinks along with juices and soft drinks for the younger race goers.
As the track is adjacent to Dartfield Horse Museum, a trip to our point-to-point provides visitors with a choice of attractions to have a look at.
Dartfield Horse Museum is a fascinating place to visit for anyone interested in the Irish horse and its uses down through the years as it houses a room devoted to the Galway Blazers, an Art Gallery with a very comprehensive selection of old and modern paintings and prints and a selection of antiques.
The Museum also houses an excellent Tack and Country clothing shop and an array of beautiful gift items. There is also a Blacksmith’s Forge, where there is a daily demonstration of traditional iron work.
Dartfield also offers walking trails around the 350 acre farm, an array of farm animals as well as horse riding.
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GOFFS UK AUTUMN SALE 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 | FAMOUS LAST WORD (IRE) (9yo B BR G) FAME AND GLORY (GB) / PRESENTING TARA (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Mary Doyle | P.M.J. Doyle |
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2 | FLAMENCO DE KERSER (FR) (9yo B G) VENDANGEUR (IRE) / NOUBA DE KERSER (FR) / DOUNBA (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Mary Doyle | P.M.J. Doyle |
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3 | FOR THE CAUSE (IRE) (9yo B G) SHANTOU (USA) / QUINTARA (IRE) / SOVIET STAR (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Mary Doyle | P.M.J. Doyle |
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4 | KILANDRA (IRE) (9yo B G) ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL (USA) / STREETLINE (IRE) / CHOISIR (AUS) |
11st 6lbs | Catherine Holden | Ellmarie Holden |
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5 | KNOCKMOYLAN (IRE) (9yo B G) STOWAWAY (GB) / EASTER DUTIES (IRE) / ARISTOCRACY (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | Catherine Holden | Ellmarie Holden |
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6 | FOR TALKS SAKE (FR) (9yo B G) COASTAL PATH (GB) / NOSCA DE THAIX (FR) / RAGMAR (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Milestone Racing Partnership | Colin Bowe |
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7 | PREMIUMACCESS (IRE) (9yo B G) MILAN (GB) / DE LOOSE MONGOOSE (IRE) / PHARDANTE (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Milestone Racing Partnership | Colin Bowe |
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8 | TOMMY'S OSCAR (IRE) (9yo B G) OSCAR (IRE) / GLIBIN (IRE) / LUSO (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Colin Bowe |
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9 | VISIONARIAN (IRE) (9yo B G) VISION D'ETAT (FR) / LA GREE (FR) / TURGEON (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Milestone Racing Partnership | Colin Bowe |
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10 | OCEAN DRIFTER (IRE) (9yo B G) AIZAVOSKI (IRE) / DRIFTAWAY (IRE) / URBAN OCEAN (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Monbeg Syndicate | Donnchadh Doyle |
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11 | PRESS YOUR LUCK (IRE) (9yo B G) DOYEN (IRE) / MERRY GLADNESS (IRE) / KING'S RIDE (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Monbeg Syndicate | Donnchadh Doyle |
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12 | PATS FANCY (IRE) (9yo B G) OSCAR (IRE) / PAT'S DARLING (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Denis Paul Murphy | Denis Paul Murphy |
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13 | THE GREY FALCO (FR) (9yo GR G) FALCO (USA) / TAKE A CHANCE (FR) / TAKE RISKS (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Denis Paul Murphy | Denis Paul Murphy |
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14 | CHASING MY DREAM (IRE) (9yo B G) SCORPION (IRE) / LUNA RUNNER (IRE) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Barry F. O'Driscoll | Colin Bowe |
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15 | MONTY GUIRY (IRE) (9yo B G) IMPERIAL MONARCH (IRE) / MARTINSTOWN QUEEN (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Roger O'Byrne | P.M.J. Doyle |
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16 | FUNKY DADY (FR) (9yo CH G) MARESCA SORRENTO (FR) / NON DADI (FR) / HELLIOS (USA) |
11st 11lbs | M.G. Hogan | Denis Gerard Hogan |
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17 | LONG STAY (GB) (9yo B G) NATHANIEL (IRE) / MAINSTAY (GB) / ELMAAMUL (USA) |
11st 6lbs | Raymond Treacy | Denis Gerard Hogan |
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18 | BALLYDAM (FR) (9yo B G) SAINT DES SAINTS (FR) / ROSADAME (FR) / BONBON ROSE (FR) |
11st 6lbs | The Lonely Poet Syndicate | B.R. Hamilton |
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19 | BEERS AND TEARS (IRE) (9yo B G) ARCADIO (GER) / MY DELIA (IRE) / GAMUT (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | J.V. Redmond | J.V. Redmond |
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20 | BOWSER (IRE) (9yo CH G) TOBOUGG (IRE) / WELSH RHAPSODY (IRE) / WELSH TERM (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | Thomas G. Barry | Thomas G. Barry |
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21 | CHASING CHARLIE (GB) (9yo B G) FOXWEDGE (AUS) / LASCAUX (GB) / PIVOTAL (GB) |
11st 6lbs | Alan McCaldin | Caroline McCaldin |
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22 | DAVE AND BERNIE (IRE) (9yo B G) PAPAL BULL (GB) / ISEULT (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Mary M. Hayes | Michael Barry |
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23 | DREWSCOURT (IRE) (9yo B G) MAHLER (GB) / SUPREME ADVENTURE (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB) |
11st 11lbs | J.J. Power | Enda Bolger |
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24 | FUEGO DE L'ABBAYE (FR) (9yo B G) KAP ROCK (FR) / MARSAVRILE (FR) / APRIL NIGHT (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Baltimore Stables Syndicate | Mary E. Doyle |
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25 | FULLY AUTHORISED (IRE) (9yo B G) CALIFET (FR) / DAPPLES (IRE) / ACCORDION (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Monbeg Partnership | Sean Thomas Doyle |
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26 | JUNIOR RATTLER (IRE) (9yo B G) ARAKAN (USA) / MAXWELLS DEMON (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | John Edward Walsh | John Edward Walsh |
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27 | MINELLA WIZARD (IRE) (9yo BR G) SHIROCCO (GER) / STATEABLE CASE (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Bernardine Rochford | John Nallen |
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28 | PERRYS WOOD (IRE) (9yo B G) ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL (USA) / NAKED SPARK (IRE) / SPARTACUS (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | Richard J. Lynch | Richard J. Lynch |
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29 | YES GOVERNOR (IRE) (9yo B G) SCORPION (IRE) / GOLDEN DIVA (IRE) / FLYING LEGEND (USA) |
11st 6lbs | Josh Ryan | Joseph Ryan |
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PIER HEAD BAR & RESTAURANT 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 | BAIGNARD (FR) (10yo GR G) AL NAMIX (FR) / VIRGINIA RIVER (FR) / INDIAN RIVER (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Denis Paul Murphy | Denis Paul Murphy |
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2 | RYANS FANCY (IRE) (10yo B G) GETAWAY (GER) / RILMOUNT (IRE) / ROSELIER (FR) |
12st 2lbs | P.G. Coffey | Denis Paul Murphy |
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3 | BELLEVILLE ROVER (IRE) (10yo B G) STAR BLAST (USA) / BELLEVILLE ORCID (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | William Leahy | Paul John Gilligan |
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4 | DAWNIE BOY (IRE) (10yo B G) AIZAVOSKI (IRE) / THANKS BOBBY (IRE) / INDIAN DANEHILL (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Orphan Girl Syndicate | Liam Kenny |
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5 | ELUSIVE STAR (IRE) (10yo B G) ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL (USA) / STAR SEVENTEEN (GB) / ROCK CITY (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Susanne Docker | Co.Clare (H) Cormac Flannery |
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6 | FROZEN CAPTIVE (IRE) (10yo B G) FROZEN FIRE (GER) / CAPTIVATING DANCER (GB) / CARNIVAL DANCER (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Thomas Kinane | Michael J. Byrne |
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7 | GET REAL (IRE) (10yo BR G) GETAWAY (GER) / VIVA FOREVER (FR) / LANDO (GER) |
12st 2lbs | W.B. Connors | Paurick O'Connor |
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8 | GOLD BANDIT (IRE) (10yo B G) GOLD WELL (GB) / THREECROSSMAMMIES (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Gold Bandit Partnership | Liz Doyle |
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9 | KING CANDY (IRE) (10yo B G) YEATS (IRE) / ALL THE BEST MATE (IRE) / ALFLORA (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Maurice Sheehy | Peter Croke |
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10 | SQUARE BALL (IRE) (10yo BR G) ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR) / SNOOPY MILAN (IRE) / MILAN (GB) |
11st 11lbs | J.P. McManus | Enda Bolger |
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11 | TUFF MCCOOL (IRE) (10yo B G) ARCADIO (GER) / MRS WALLENSKY (IRE) / ROSELIER (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Shauna Cunningham | Tony Kelly |
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DARTFIELD 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 €1750: 1st €1225, 2nd €350, 3rd €175)
Weights: 11st 11lbs
About 3 Miles
No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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1 | FAIRFIELDDANCEZARA (IRE) (10yo BR M) KALANISI (IRE) / GALE VIC (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | William Leahy | Paul John Gilligan |
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2 | GALBOYSTOWN ROSE (IRE) (10yo CH M) GAMUT (IRE) / BEAU SHERRIE (IRE) / BEAU SHER (GB) |
11st 11lbs | David Cunning | Aidan Anthony Howard |
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3 | GOLD CREEK (IRE) (10yo B M) GOLD WELL (GB) / BELLE BORA (IRE) / ALDERBROOK (GB) |
11st 7lbs | Sam Curling | Sam Curling |
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4 | LADY VIOLET (IRE) (11yo BR M) STOWAWAY (GB) / CLOHASS MELODY (IRE) / RUDIMENTARY (USA) |
11st 6lbs | Tom Mellerick | Tom Mellerick |
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5 | MASTER OF NONE (IRE) (10yo B M) MASTEROFTHEHORSE (IRE) / PROVISIONAL (GB) / WITH APPROVAL (CAN) |
11st 6lbs | Charles P. Keegan | Charles P. Keegan |
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6 | MAYBE ITS TIME (IRE) (10yo B M) JEREMY (USA) / MRS TRAIR (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | Ann Derwin | John G. Cummins |
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7 | MIDNIGHT LEGACY (IRE) (10yo B M) GETAWAY (GER) / LADY OF THE HALL (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Denis Paul Murphy | Denis Paul Murphy |
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8 | QUEEN AMONG KINGS (IRE) (10yo B M) SANS FRONTIERES (IRE) / MISS LEGEND (IRE) / LEND A HAND (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Josephine King | John James King |
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RENVYLE HOUSE HOTEL & RESORT AND MACDERMOT & ALLEN SOLICITORS Open
Open Lightweight Race
For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old and upwards, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland. 4-Y-O Maidens excluded. No Penalties. Mares allowed 5lbs.
(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 |
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1 | DUSHREMBRANDT (IRE) (18yo B G) DUSHYANTOR (USA) / SUE'S A LADY (GB) / LE MOSS (IRE) |
11st 12lbs | Alice T. McCarthy | Ms Eleanor Broderick |
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2 | EDWULF (GB) (15yo B G) KAYF TARA (GB) / VALENTINES LADY (IRE) / ZAFFARAN (USA) |
12st 2lbs | J.P. McManus | Enda Bolger |
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3 | FOXTAIL HILL (IRE) (15yo B G) DR MASSINI (IRE) / FLYNN'S GIRL (IRE) / MANDALUS (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Josephine Costello | John J Costello |
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4 | KRUZHLININ (GER) (17yo CH G) SHOLOKHOV (IRE) / KARUMA (GER) / SURUMU (GER) |
11st 11lbs | Camilla Sharples | Gordon Elliott |
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5 | LAC FONTANA (FR) (15yo B G) SHIROCCO (GER) / FONTAINE RIANT (FR) / JOSR ALGARHOUD (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Claire Frances MacMahon | Paurick O'Connor |
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6 | LAST ENCOUNTER (IRE) (14yo B G) BENEFICIAL (GB) / LAST CAMPAIGN (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Josephine King | John James King |
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7 | LONGHOUSE MUSIC (GB) (15yo B M) GAMUT (IRE) / SOFT SKIN (IRE) / RUDIMENTARY (USA) |
11st 11lbs | John Duggan | Sam Curling |
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8 | STRONGLY SUGGESTED (GB) (17yo B G) KAYF TARA (GB) / BRANSTON LILY (GB) / CADEAUX GENEREUX (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Bryan F. Murphy | Bryan F. Murphy |
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INHS COMMITTEE 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 fifteen winners under any Rules of Racing or Steeplechasing, including Point to Point Steeplechases.
(Prize Money €1750: 1st €1225, 2nd €350, 3rd €175)
Weights: 12st 2lbs
About 3 Miles
No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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1 | CAPTAIN JIMMY (IRE) (11yo B G) GOLD WELL (GB) / FOREIGN ESTATES (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Declan Cunningham | Tony Kelly |
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2 | CARRIGEEN STAR (IRE) (13yo B G) CARLO BANK (IRE) / HALL'S WELL (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Dan & Margaret Twomey | Eugene M. O'Sullivan |
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3 | MAHLER OF AUTUMN (IRE) (11yo B G) MAHLER (GB) / COLOURS OF AUTUMN (IRE) / CARROLL HOUSE (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Matthew & Ciaran O'Connor | Eoin C. McCarthy |
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4 | MUSTMEETFORAPINT (IRE) (12yo B G) MUSTAMEET (USA) / DARIYBA (IRE) / KAHYASI (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Eamonn Duggan | Niall Kelleher |
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5 | PERSONAL COACH (FR) (11yo B G) MOTIVATOR (GB) / CASTELLINA (USA) / DANZIG CONNECTION (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Sam Curling | Sam Curling |
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6 | SPIVEY COVE (GB) (14yo B G) ROYAL APPLAUSE (GB) / CHEROKEE STREAM (IRE) / INDIAN RIDGE (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Diarmuid Moloney | Robert Clancy |
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7 | THE BONNY BOY (IRE) (11yo B G) CRAIGSTEEL (GB) / FLY AMANITA (IRE) / ACCORDION (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Mrs Marie Costello | Anthony G. Costello |
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8 | THE BRIG (IRE) (14yo B G) GAMUT (IRE) / OUR VIV (IRE) / ACCORDION (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Carmel O'Regan | Frank Oakes |
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9 | TIPPINAWAYNOW (IRE) (14yo B G) KALANISI (IRE) / MISS ACORN (IRE) / BASANTA (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Bryan F. Murphy | Sam Curling |
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10 | TOURNOIS (FR) (11yo B G) FUISSE (FR) / TOUVOIE (FR) / ANABAA (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Barry Connell | Keith H. Clarke |
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11 | WARRIOR ASSASSIN (IRE) (12yo B BR G) BRIAN BORU (GB) / IMPRESSIONS (IRE) / BUCKSKIN (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Rachel Kelly | Philip M. Byrne |
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THE GALWAY BLAZERS Winner Of One
Winners 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 €1750: 1st €1225, 2nd €350, 3rd €175)
Weights: 4yo 11st 11lbs 5yo 12st 2lbs
About 3 Miles
No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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1 | BANNER REBEL (IRE) (10yo BR G) STOWAWAY (GB) / GALES HILL (IRE) / BEAU SHER (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Kieran Purcell | Kieran Purcell |
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2 | BROOMHILL (IRE) (10yo B G) YEATS (IRE) / ROCKING ANNIE (IRE) / SHARDARI (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Alan McCaldin | Caroline McCaldin |
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3 | COLONEL SAM (IRE) (12yo BR G) BLACK SAM BELLAMY (IRE) / LADY SINGSPIEL (IRE) / SINGSPIEL (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Michael Staples | Benny Walsh |
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4 | CONCRETE KING (IRE) (10yo B G) MOROZOV (USA) / MAGS MILLAR (IRE) / RASHAR (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Sean Joseph Allen | Sean Joseph Allen |
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5 | DO YOUR JOB (IRE) (10yo B G) FAME AND GLORY (GB) / FULL OF BIRDS (FR) / EPERVIER BLEU (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Milestone Racing Partnership | Colin Bowe |
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6 | MY STORY (IRE) (12yo B G) COURT CAVE (IRE) / HOLLODEN (IRE) / SHANTOU (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Monbeg Partnership | Sean Thomas Doyle |
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7 | ROCKIN ROXTOWN (IRE) (12yo B G) SCORPION (IRE) / ROXTOWN (GB) / BERTOLINI (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Diarmuid Moloney | Joseph Ryan |
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8 | SAINT BENEDICT (IRE) (10yo B G) MILAN (GB) / J'Y RESTE (FR) / FREEDOM CRY (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Mrs T Hyde | Enda Bolger |
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9 | SINGING BANJO (IRE) (14yo B G) GENEROUS (IRE) / MILLE FLEURS (FR) / MISTER MAT (FR) |
11st 11lbs | John Patrick Walsh | John Patrick Walsh |
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