TURTULLA

Gates Open: 10:30
First Race: 12:30
Admission Prices: €10
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Track Biography:

The Golden Vale hunt was revived by Tim Hyde and Michael Purcell.

The hounds were hunted by John Pickering, James Foley, Capt. Donald Swan, Rory Dicken, Tom O’Meara, Jim Quinlan and presently by Michael Comerford.

The point-to-point has been run annually at various venues. The first meeting was held at College Hill Templemore and has since been run at Thurles racecourse, Fairyhill Templemore, Coolkip Horse and Jockey, Glenbane Holycross and now at its current venue of Turtulla Thurles.
 

Turtulla Point-to-Point Races

Turtulla,

Thurles,

Co.Tipperary


Contact Details

Martina Fogarty - 086 1716989
 

How To Get There

By Road

All roads will be signposted from both Horse and Jockey and Thurles.
On the N62 to Turtulla cross, turn left 1 mile from Thurles town. Then turn right at the Golf Course.

By Air

Our point-to-point is located two hours and fifteen minutes from Dublin airport.
 

Eircode

E41 K407

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A Day At The Races

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Facilities

We also provide a disability parking area with fence viewing on the home straight.

There is portaloo’s available on the day. 

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 a marque serving home-made soups, sandwiches and cakes with all of the proceeds going towards Autism Ireland.

There will outside caterers on site also for those wanting some burger and chips!

Beverages

Race goers can purchase teas, coffees and soft drinks from our catering marquee.

Refreshments will also be available from on site caterers.

There is a wide variety of beverages on offer, something to suit everyone!

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 wear warm coats, caps and good footwear.

Dogs are very welcome, but need to be kept on a lead at all times.

Yes, we welcome visitors to bring their own picnics or refreshments.

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 in the nearby town of Thurles on your way to the races.

Amenities

The Golden Vale point-to-point is the perfect day out for the family in the countryside and as an added bonus for parents all children U16’s have free admission.

Race goers 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. The fence in our home straight allows you to get a perfect viewing point of each race whether you are on foot or in the comfort of your car.

With Thurles town only a five minute drive from the track, there is a large selection of shops and restaurants to keep you busy within the area. Thurles is also steeped in GAA history as it is the birthplace of the Gaelic Athletic Association founded in 1884 by Hayes’ Hotel. Thurles is also home to Semple Stadium which is the second largest GAA stadium in Ireland with a capacity of 53,500. 
 

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TATTERSALLS IRELAND 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 COOTHILL (IRE) (9yo B G)
YEATS (IRE) / MOLL BAWN (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 6lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever		  
2 FOLCANO (FR) (9yo B G)
FALCO (USA) / FLORIANA (GER) / SEATTLE DANCER (USA)		 11st 6lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever		  
3 CHAMPAGNE GOLD (IRE) (9yo B G)
PRESENTING (GB) / KON TIKY (FR) / PERRAULT (GB)		 11st 11lbs Roisin Hickey
Roisin Hickey		  
4 CHAMPAGNE REBEL (IRE) (9yo B G)
AIZAVOSKI (IRE) / ARCHDALE AMBUSH (IRE) / HERON ISLAND (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Roisin Hickey
Roisin Hickey		  
5 DON'T SAY NEVER (FR) (9yo B G)
NO RISK AT ALL (FR) / SLEEPING JANE (FR) / SLEEPING CAR (FR)		 11st 11lbs Catherine Holden
Ellmarie Holden		  
6 KILANDRA (IRE) (9yo B G)
ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL (USA) / STREETLINE (IRE) / CHOISIR (AUS)		 11st 11lbs Catherine Holden
Ellmarie Holden		  
7 KNOCKMOYLAN (IRE) (9yo B G)
STOWAWAY (GB) / EASTER DUTIES (IRE) / ARISTOCRACY (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Catherine Holden
Ellmarie Holden		  
8 BALLINACOOLEY (GB) (9yo B G)
LUCARNO (USA) / DUTCH STAR (GB) / ALFLORA (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Paul Holden
Ellmarie Holden		  
9 DARE TO BEGIN (IRE) (9yo B BR G)
RECITAL (FR) / EVERYBODYS DREAM (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB)		 11st 11lbs Paul Holden
Ellmarie Holden		  
10 SIR GERHARD (IRE) (9yo B G)
JEREMY (USA) / FAANAN ALDAAR (IRE) / AUTHORIZED (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Paul Holden
Ellmarie Holden		  
11 ASKINVILLAR (IRE) (9yo B G)
JEREMY (USA) / CUDDLE IN A FOG (IRE) / KING'S RIDE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe		  
12 ERNE RIVER (IRE) (9yo B G)
CALIFET (FR) / LUSTY BEG (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe		  
13 MOUNT OSCAR (IRE) (9yo B G)
OSCAR (IRE) / MONTY'S SISTER (IRE) / MONTELIMAR (USA)		 11st 6lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe		  
14 MINELLA LIGHTNING (GB) (9yo GR G)
MARTALINE (GB) / HISTOIRE DE MOEURS (FR) / KALDOUNEVEES (FR)		 11st 11lbs Bernardine Rochford
John Nallen		  
15 MINELLA MAJESTIC (IRE) (9yo B G)
SHANTOU (USA) / CLASSIC LIN (FR) / LINAMIX (FR)		 11st 11lbs Bernardine Rochford
John Nallen		  
16 IN DISGUISE (IRE) (9yo B G)
DECLARATION OF WAR (USA) / FASHION STATEMENT (GB) / RAINBOW QUEST (USA)		 11st 11lbs Peter David Savill
Colin Bowe		  
17 HAND IT OVER (IRE) (9yo B G)
IMPERIAL MONARCH (IRE) / EXECUTIVE ROCK (IRE) / TOPANOORA (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Cathal Healy
Cathal Healy		  
18 VALLERES (FR) (9yo B G)
COASTAL PATH (GB) / DUCHESSE PIERJI (FR) / CADOUDAL (FR)		 11st 11lbs Valleres Partnership
Liz Doyle		  
19 BOB OLINGER (IRE) (9yo B G)
SHOLOKHOV (IRE) / ZENAIDE (IRE) / ZAFFARAN (USA)		 11st 6lbs Kenneth Parkhill
P.M.J. Doyle		  
20 FEVER ROQUE (FR) (9yo GR G)
DIAMOND BOY (FR) / BELLE SAGA (FR) / SAGAMIX (FR)		 11st 11lbs Roger O'Byrne
Colin Bowe		  
21 GLACIAL FORECAST (IRE) (9yo B G)
YEATS (IRE) / THE GIRLFRIEND (IRE) / GLACIAL STORM (USA)		 11st 6lbs Mary Doyle
P.M.J. Doyle		  
22 FIRSTAMANY (IRE) (9yo B BR G)
MILAN (GB) / NIVALF (GB) / GILDORAN (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Cobajay Syndicate
Aidan Fitzgerald		  
23 LESSANKAN (GER) (9yo B G)
SAMUM (GER) / LARENA (GER) / BIG SHUFFLE (USA)		 11st 11lbs Hannah L. Watson
Aidan Fitzgerald		  
24 POLDARK CROSS (IRE) (9yo B G)
SHANTOU (USA) / DIACONATE (IRE) / CAPE CROSS (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Richard Frisby
Michael Goff		  
25 SIR SHOLOKHOV (IRE) (9yo B G)
SHOLOKHOV (IRE) / MENEPRESENTS (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Caitriona Goff
Michael Goff		  
26 MINELLA AWAY (IRE) (9yo B G)
STOWAWAY (GB) / GRANGECLARE GOLD (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 11st 11lbs John Nallen
John Nallen		  
27 ANY NEWS (IRE) (9yo CH G)
STOWAWAY (GB) / KISSKISS BANG BANG (IRE) / ZAGREB (USA)		 11st 11lbs Caroline Costello
Andrew Slattery		  
28 MISTER SWEETS (IRE) (9yo B G)
SCORPION (IRE) / FAST FINISHER (IRE) / WIZARD KING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Eimear E. O'Brien
Andrew Slattery		  
29 ASK DELL (IRE) (9yo B M)
ASK (GB) / ONE COOL MARE (IRE) / GLACIAL STORM (USA)		 11st 6lbs Thomas Cleary
Thomas Cleary		  
30 BOWSER (IRE) (9yo CH G)
TOBOUGG (IRE) / WELSH RHAPSODY (IRE) / WELSH TERM (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Thomas G. Barry
Thomas G. Barry		  
31 CASTLE KING (IRE) (9yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / DANEVA (IRE) / TURTLE ISLAND (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Eoin Doyle
Eoin Doyle		  
32 CLOUDY TUESDAY (IRE) (9yo B G)
CLOUDINGS (IRE) / HANSEL MONDAY (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 11st 11lbs Irene T. Walsh Duhallow (F)
Turlough O'Connor		  
33 ECRIN D'OR (FR) (9yo B G)
GREAT JOURNEY (JPN) / ORIELLE (FR) / PHARLY (FR)		 11st 6lbs Elizabeth A. Lawlor
Philip Fenton		  
34 ES PERFECTO (IRE) (9yo CH G)
SHIROCCO (GER) / SHADOW DEARG (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 11st 11lbs Paul McKeon
C.A. Murphy		  
35 HAZELWOOD BAY (IRE) (9yo B M)
GETAWAY (GER) / ELLENS PERK (IRE) / EXECUTIVE PERK (IRE)		 11st 1lbs E. Sheehy
E. Sheehy		  
36 JETOILE (IRE) (9yo B G)
JEREMY (USA) / ACCORDINGTOHERSELF (IRE) / ACCORDION (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Richard Black
Richard Black		  
37 OUTISAID (IRE) (9yo GR G)
CARLOTAMIX (FR) / BOUNTY'S SISTER (GB) / GOLD WELL (GB)		 11st 6lbs David Kiely
Diarmuid P. Ryan		  
38 SCENE NOT HERD (IRE) (9yo B G)
AIZAVOSKI (IRE) / JESSAWAY (IRE) / DR MASSINI (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Ray Fitzgerald
Richard Harding		  
39 SHANTOU MASTER (IRE) (9yo B G)
SHANTOU (USA) / BROWN BESS (IRE) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Partnership
Sean Thomas Doyle		  
40 SVENMAN (IRE) (9yo B G)
SALUTINO (GER) / LUSOBAR (IRE) / LUSO (GB)		 11st 11lbs Oliver Carter
Breandan Long		  
41 SWITCHEROO (FR) (9yo GR G)
TIMOS (GER) / LA ROGERAIS (FR) / VERGLAS (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Choi Fook Syndicate
Denis Gerard Hogan		  
42 YOUNG RICH (IRE) (9yo CH G)
WINDSOR KNOT (IRE) / LISDALEEN (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Richard Downes
Sam Curling		  

Preview

ASKINVILLAR finished third on his debut in a competitive maiden at Loughanmore that produced the impressive Lisronagh winner Lifetime Ambition and that form would bring him into the reckoning here. Dare To Begin was only beaten by two lengths at Portrush, In Disguise went well for a long way at Knockinroe, Es Perfecto has switched stables since finishing fourth at Ballindenisk on his debut whilst there are a number of well-bred newcomers that will be worth a market check.

THE TIPPERARY CHEESE COMPANY 5yo Geldings Maiden

Maiden Race For 5-Y-O Geldings

For Certified Hunters aged 5 years old, Geldings only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland.

(Prize Money €800: 1st €560, 2nd €160, 3rd €80)
Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 BLACK SAMURAI (GB) (10yo B G)
BLACK SAM BELLAMY (IRE) / CADOUROVA (FR) / CADOUDAL (FR)		 12st 2lbs Eoin A. Barry
Sean Aherne		  
2 BROOMFIELD BOY (IRE) (10yo B G)
PRESENTING (GB) / LAURA'S NATIVE (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA)		 12st 2lbs Ray Fitzgerald
W. J. Burke		  
3 CHALKY WHITE (IRE) (10yo BRGR G)
GETAWAY (GER) / ARDNAVALLEY (IRE) / MOSCOW SOCIETY (USA)		 12st 2lbs The Good At It Too Partnership
James Daniel Dullea		  
4 EVERYCHANCEGIVIN (IRE) (10yo B G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / BANNOW ROSE (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Peter McCreery
Peter McCreery		  
5 HUNGRY TIGER (IRE) (10yo B G)
MOROZOV (USA) / BALLINAMONA WISH (IRE) / KOTASHAAN (FR)		 12st 2lbs Sean P. O'Brien
Donal Hassett		  
6 PORT SUNSHINE (IRE) (10yo B G)
URBAN POET (USA) / BARANNDEE (IRE) / JURADO (USA)		 12st 2lbs Patrick J. Farrell
J.R. Finn		  
7 TARDREE (IRE) (10yo CH G)
MAHLER (GB) / BROWNIE POINTS (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA)		 11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever		  
8 TEMPLEBREDIN (IRE) (10yo B G)
STOWAWAY (GB) / BALLYDUNNE PRESENT (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 12st 2lbs Mary Teresa O'Brien
Sam Curling		  
9 UPTON ROAD (IRE) (10yo B G)
JEREMY (USA) / REYNARD'S GLEN (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Patrick David Collins
M.P. Collins		  
10 WHITECHURCH (IRE) (10yo BR G)
SCORPION (IRE) / FLYING FLAME (IRE) / FLYING LEGEND (USA)		 12st 2lbs Richard Frisby
Colin Bowe		  
11 YESWEKAN (IRE) (10yo CH G)
ARAKAN (USA) / CLASSIC MAGIC (IRE) / CLASSIC CLICHE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Mrs B. McCarthy
Brian McCarthy		  

Preview

WHITECHURCH had Tardree behind him when making his debut at Portrush last month. Whilst things did not go to plan when he re-appeared at Knockinroe a week later, this could be an ideal opportunity for him to bounce back. In a race with few pieces of form, Broomfield Boy would seem the standout danger having finished second to Groody Rover at Kildorrery.

GAIN EQUINE NUTRITION & BALLINROE INTERNATIONAL HORSE TRANSPORT 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
1 MASTER OF NONE (IRE) (10yo B M)
MASTEROFTHEHORSE (IRE) / PROVISIONAL (GB) / WITH APPROVAL (CAN)		 11st 6lbs Charles P. Keegan
Charles P. Keegan		  
2 WHEN AND WHERE (IRE) (10yo B M)
WHERE OR WHEN (IRE) / FOR AN ANGEL (IRE) / TURTLE ISLAND (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Charles P. Keegan
Charles P. Keegan		  
3 ANDANTE ALLEGRO (IRE) (10yo B M)
ALKAADHEM (GB) / KRIS KRYSTAL (IRE) / KRIS KIN (USA)		 11st 6lbs Askthegirls Partnership
Richard Harding		  
4 CHAMPAGNE BEAUTY (IRE) (10yo GR M)
ACAMBARO (GER) / BEGANZE (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 6lbs P.D. Fitzgerald
P.D. Fitzgerald		  
5 DRUMDERRY ASK (IRE) (10yo CH M)
ASK (GB) / BOLD AS BRASS (IRE) / UN DESPERADO (FR)		 11st 6lbs Drumderry Racing Syndicate
Ivan Walker		  
6 DUIBHEACH ALAINN (IRE) (10yo B M)
OSCAR (IRE) / SILVER PALM (FR) / GREAT PALM (USA)		 11st 6lbs Roaring Rebel Partnership
Paurick O'Connor		  
7 IRREGULARHEARTBEAT (IRE) (11yo B M)
STOWAWAY (GB) / LIGHTS TO SUCCESS (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 11st 11lbs John Fitzgerald
Seamus Spillane		  
8 KERRY (IRE) (10yo B M)
DYLAN THOMAS (IRE) / MISS ORPHAN (FR) / ROUND SOVEREIGN (FR)		 11st 11lbs Valerie Courtney
Eamon Courtney		  
9 LADY VIOLET (IRE) (11yo BR M)
STOWAWAY (GB) / CLOHASS MELODY (IRE) / RUDIMENTARY (USA)		 11st 6lbs Tom Mellerick
Tom Mellerick		  
10 MA TAE (IRE) (11yo B M)
MAHLER (GB) / CASTLEHAVEN (IRE) / ERINS ISLE (IRE)		 11st 6lbs William O'Donovan
Eamonn O'Donovan		  
11 QUEEN AMONG KINGS (IRE) (10yo B M)
SANS FRONTIERES (IRE) / MISS LEGEND (IRE) / LEND A HAND (GB)		 11st 11lbs Josephine King
John James King		  
12 RACHEL'S SURPRISE (IRE) (11yo B M)
OSCAR (IRE) / BORN TO WIN (IRE) / TORUS (GB)		 11st 11lbs Conor Breen
W.J. Lanigan		  
13 SAYCE GOLD (IRE) (11yo B M)
GOLD WELL (GB) / SAYCE (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)		 11st 11lbs Trevor J. Hemmings
Michael Winters		  
14 TRANQUIL DAWN (IRE) (10yo GR M)
OSCAR (IRE) / YOUNG LADY (IRE) / VINNIE ROE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs J.A. Kinsella
J.A. Kinsella		  

Preview

CHAMPAGNE BEAUTY ended last season by posting a career best at Curraghmore in a race that has already produced two subsequent maiden winners. She could add to those in this on her seasonal re-appearance. Lady Violet was unable to follow up her Loughrea stable debut when running at Damma House most recently, as she was well held when coming down at the penultimate fence, but is contender alongside the likes of Queen Among Kings and Sayce Gold.

LOCAL TRAINERS & QUINLAN TRANSPORT 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 €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
1 BALLYMORRIS ROSE (IRE) (10yo B M)
GETAWAY (GER) / ASKANNA (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 11st 11lbs John Asple
Colin Bowe		  
2 MT LEINSTER GOLD (IRE) (10yo B M)
GOLD WELL (GB) / HALFWAY HOME (GB) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Anthony Kearns
Colin Bowe		  
3 OSCAR BONNIE (IRE) (12yo B M)
OSCAR (IRE) / BONNE INAGH (IRE) / BROKEN HEARTED (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe		  
4 DUBAI DAISY (IRE) (10yo B M)
DUBAI DESTINATION (USA) / TRUE DEDICATION (IRE) / REVOQUE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Joe Buckley
Eugene M. O'Sullivan		  
5 HURRICANE LAUREN (IRE) (16yo B M)
HURRICANE RUN (IRE) / KICKA (GB) / SHIRLEY HEIGHTS (GB)		 11st 11lbs Eugene M. O'Sullivan
Eugene M. O'Sullivan		  
6 BAILEHUIGUINCAILIN (IRE) (10yo B M)
SCORPION (IRE) / SUNNY GLEN (IRE) / SONUS (IRE)		 11st 11lbs John G.D. Irish
Michael Butler		  
7 CHENERY (IRE) (11yo B M)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / SUPREME DEPARTURE (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)		 12st 2lbs Tom Kiely
Paul Stephen Kiely		  
8 DOYEN QUEEN (IRE) (10yo B M)
DOYEN (IRE) / PANOORA QUEEN (IRE) / TOPANOORA (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Mrs Margaret O'Connell
Paul O'Connell		  
9 LOUGHRASK BREEZE (IRE) (10yo B M)
PAPAL BULL (GB) / POLLERTON SKETCH (IRE) / RUDIMENTARY (USA)		 11st 11lbs Thomas Vaughan
Brian M. McMahon		  
10 RYANS CAVE (IRE) (11yo BR M)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / CELESTIAL SILVER (IRE) / ALDERBROOK (GB)		 11st 11lbs Frank M. O'Donnell
Gerard Lawless		  
11 SAVE US AVIS (IRE) (12yo CH M)
MAHLER (GB) / CATE'S OSCAR (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Dermot & Fergal Mulvihill
Peter J. Flood		  
12 SHALLOW RUN (IRE) (10yo CH M)
SHOLOKHOV (IRE) / CORRIEANN (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB)		 11st 11lbs Edgar Allen
C.W.J. Farrell		  
13 SHOOT TO FAME (IRE) (10yo B M)
FAME AND GLORY (GB) / NATIVE WOOD (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA)		 12st 2lbs Patrick Curran
Sean Thomas Doyle		  
14 WETBEHINDTHEEARS (IRE) (11yo B M)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / CHICAGO VIC (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Syd Bennett
J.G. Bennett		  

Preview

MT LEINSTER GOLD justified favourtism when easily winning her maiden by eight lengths at Dawstown in a run that signaled her out as an above average maiden winner. That would leave her as the one to beat in this. Doyen Queen has not been seen since narrowly winning at The Pigeons, and as a four-year-old winner would have to be respected, alongside last weekends wide margin Lisronagh winner Shallow Run, and Chenery, who was only narrowly defeated on her return to action at Knockinroe.

LORCAN ORIORDAN FARRIER & MEMBERS OF GOLDEN VALE HUNT Open- Novice Riders

Open Lightweight Race Novice Riders

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. 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 €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 BALLYFINBOY (IRE) (18yo GR G)
GREAT PALM (USA) / TENDER RETURN (IRE) / STRONG GALE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs J.R. Finn
J.R. Finn		  
2 CAPPACURRY ZAK (IRE) (15yo CH G)
ARAKAN (USA) / GIRL FROM DE NORTH (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 12st 2lbs Tom Treacy & Sean O'Connell
Leslie Young		  
3 CHOSEN DREAM (IRE) (16yo B G)
WELL CHOSEN (GB) / PEOPLES DREAM (IRE) / MANDALUS (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Margaret A. Simpson
Graham McKeever		  
4 DUSHREMBRANDT (IRE) (18yo B G)
DUSHYANTOR (USA) / SUE'S A LADY (GB) / LE MOSS (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Alice T. McCarthy
Ms Eleanor Broderick		  
5 FOXTAIL HILL (IRE) (15yo B G)
DR MASSINI (IRE) / FLYNN'S GIRL (IRE) / MANDALUS (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Josephine Costello
John J Costello		  
6 LAST ENCOUNTER (IRE) (14yo B G)
BENEFICIAL (GB) / LAST CAMPAIGN (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Josephine King
John James King		  
7 LOUGH DERG LYRIC (IRE) (12yo B G)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / FAIRY SWING (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)		 12st 2lbs Ballydonagh Syndicate
Gerard Lawless		  
8 MAD JACK MYTTON (IRE) (14yo B G)
ARCADIO (GER) / GILT RIDDEN (IRE) / HERON ISLAND (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership
Cormac Doyle		  
9 MASTER APPEAL (IRE) (15yo B G)
BRIAN BORU (GB) / LADY APPEAL (IRE) / PHARDANTE (FR)		 12st 2lbs Alexander Ott
Alexander Ott		  
10 MEASUREOFMYDREAMS (IRE) (16yo B G)
SHANTOU (USA) / LE BAVELLEN (IRE) / LE BAVARD (FR)		 12st 2lbs Gordon Elliott
Gordon Elliott		  
11 MY STORY (IRE) (12yo B G)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / HOLLODEN (IRE) / SHANTOU (USA)		 12st 2lbs Monbeg Partnership
Sean Thomas Doyle		  
12 REIGNING SUPREME (IRE) (13yo B G)
PRESENTING (GB) / GLI GLI (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)		 12st 2lbs Mary Doyle
P.M.J. Doyle		  
13 ROCKSHANDY (IRE) (18yo B G)
ANSHAN (GB) / GAELIC LEADER (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)		 12st 2lbs William P. Murphy
William P. Murphy		  
14 SIDETRACKED (GB) (11yo B G)
BENEFICIAL (GB) / WICKED CRACK (IRE) / KING'S RIDE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Margaret Ahern
Patrick J.F. Murphy		  

Preview

SIDETRACKED enjoyed a rapid rise through the ranks last season, going from a maiden winner in November, to winning in open company three months later. He ended last season by chasing home the subsequent Aintree Foxhunters runner-up Burning Ambition at Down Royal and that is very strong form. My Story has enjoyed a similar upward curve this season and has the benefit of recent race fitness, as he became the first horse to win three races this season when bringing up his hat-trick at Knockmullen House last Sunday. Castletown-Geoghegan third Reigning Supreme, the progressive Lough Derg Lyric, and Measureofmydreams, who was sent off as a favourite at the Cheltenham Festival last March, are other contenders.

DEW VALLEY FOODS & CENTENARY AGRI THURLES 6yo+ Maiden

Maiden Race For 6-Y-O & Upwards

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

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 FINEST HOUR (IRE) (13yo B BR G)
CRAIGSTEEL (GB) / KYLE LAMP (IRE) / MINER'S LAMP (GB)		 11st 11lbs Racing Academy Centre Of Education Syndicate
Barry K. Walsh		  
2 ROBIN DE EDGE (IRE) (13yo B G)
ROBIN DES PRES (FR) / MARY FROM MURROE (IRE) / INTIKHAB (USA)		 11st 11lbs Racing Academy Centre Of Education Syndicate
Barry K. Walsh		  
3 ASHTOWN PADDY (IRE) (12yo B G)
ASK (GB) / ASHTOWN ROSE (IRE) / BEAU SHER (GB)		 12st 2lbs Raymond M. Cody
Raymond M. Cody		  
4 GREY ATLANTIC WAY (IRE) (11yo GR G)
DAHJEE (USA) / ALTREGAN TOUCH (IRE) / ROSELIER (FR)		 11st 11lbs John G. Linehan
Edmond D. Linehan		  
5 IRREGULARHEARTBEAT (IRE) (11yo B M)
STOWAWAY (GB) / LIGHTS TO SUCCESS (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 11st 6lbs John Fitzgerald
Seamus Spillane		  
6 ONE FOR THE YARD (GB) (11yo B G)
BLACK SAM BELLAMY (IRE) / MINIMUM (GB) / TERIMON (GB)		 11st 11lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate
Mary E. Doyle		  
7 OUR DESTINATION (IRE) (11yo B G)
DUBAI DESTINATION (USA) / MISS ORLA (IRE) / MANDALUS (IRE)		 12st 2lbs C.P. Donoghue
C.P. Donoghue		  
8 PERSONAL COACH (FR) (11yo B G)
MOTIVATOR (GB) / CASTELLINA (USA) / DANZIG CONNECTION (USA)		 12st 2lbs Sam Curling
Sam Curling		  
9 RATHBAWN ROSE (IRE) (13yo B M)
KAYF TARA (GB) / MADMOISELLE ETOILE (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA)		 11st 11lbs William P. Murphy
William P. Murphy		  
10 ROBIN IS READY (IRE) (11yo CH G)
ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR) / LISS A CHARA (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 12st 2lbs Nigel Collison
Denis Leahy		  

Preview

Having finished in front of two subsequent maiden winners, ROBIN IS READY was sent off as an odds-on favourite when ending his season at Dromahane. Whilst he could only manage third on that occasion, he is worthy of a second chance here. Personal Coach was only beaten by a length at Loughanmore and is sure to provide one of the biggest challenges, whilst Rathbawn Rose returns from having a foal and was placed in five of her six previous outings between the flags.
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