KIRKISTOWN

Gates Open: 10:00
First Race: 12:00
Admission Prices: £5
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Track Biography:

The North Down point-to-point moved to its current course at Kirkistown in 2006 and have held three meetings each season since then. The course is located towards the eastern side of the Ards Peninsula near the village of Portavogie.  It’s in an area that was used as an airfield during the war and hence is very flat and well drained.

Kirkistown is a very level left handed course run over a circuit just short of a mile. Runners jump two fences close to the spectator’s area and a further three along the back straight.

Our November fixture is normally the final meeting of the autumn calendar in the northern area. Conversely, our February and March fixtures are two of the earliest in the northern spring calendar.

Some of the leading graduates from our point-to-point include Simonsig, Petit Mouchoir & Agus A Vic.

Kirkistown Point-to-Point Races

Kirkistown,
Portavogie,
Co.Down
BT22 1EQ


Contact Details

Jack Anderson - 04892639321
 

How To Get There

From Newtownards

Take the A20, signposted to Kircubbin/Portaferry. After Kircubbin turn left into the B173, signposted to Portavogie/Cloughey. Follow this road for about 3 miles and you will pass the Kirkistown Motor Racing Track on your left. After a further half mile you will see the entrance to our track on your left.

From Newry and south of the border

Take the A1 north to Hillsborough.  Then go through Hillsborough and follow the signs for Carryduff/Comber on the B178. Join the A21 and go through Comber to Newtownards. Follow the directions above from Newtownards. There is an alternative route using the Strangford to Portaferry ferry which is about 15 miles shorter.

From the West

Leave the M1 at Lisburn (junction 6). Take the A49 and then follow the signs for Carryduff/Comber on the B178. Join the A21 and go through Comber to Newtownards. Follow the directions above from Newtownards.

By Air

Our point-to-point is located an hour and a half from Belfast International airport and two and a half hours from Dublin airport.

Post Code

BT22 1AX
 

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A Day At The Races

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Facilities

Combined with our free parking, we are lucky to have a clear viewing track where all race goers can get up close to the action with our final fence located close to the car park so you can enjoy the thrill of the action from the comfort of your car.

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

Food

In between races, spectators can avail of the catering options that we have on offer.

Our outside catering vendor offers a wide range of burgers, rolls, sausages and chips.
 

Beverages

For those looking for something to keep them warm, there will tea and coffee available throughout the day.

Our on site caterer will also have a selection of refreshments on offer.

For anyone looking for a little tipple, why not try a drink from our Gin Van which offers flavoured tonics along with a range of premium gins.

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.

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. We also have a range of catering options on course.

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 Portavogie on your way to the races.

Amenities

Kirkistown point-to-point is an ideal day out for all the family, giving you the opportunity to sample the heart of national hunt racing. Admission is £5 with all children U16 free.

Kirkistown Motor Racing Circuit is a permanent motorsport circuit located next door to the point-to-point which is between the villages of Kirkistown and Portavogie, on the Ards Peninsula of County Down.

The circuit is owned and operated by the 500 Motor Racing Club of Ireland, who opened the circuit in 1953 on the site of the former RAF Kirkistown Royal Air Force airfield.
 

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Entries

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DENNISON COMMERCIALS LTD 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 BALLYGOE (IRE) (8yo CH G)
SHANTOU (USA) / PARADISE LILY (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA)		 11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever		  
2 BEARHILL (GB) (8yo B G)
KAYF TARA (GB) / BLAEBERRY (GB) / KIRKWALL (GB)		 11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison
J.J. Lambe		  
3 FUTHERMOORE (IRE) (8yo B G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / SQUIRREL WOOD (IRE) / SADLER'S WELLS (USA)		 11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever		  
4 JALKADAM (FR) (8yo B G)
SAINT DES SAINTS (FR) / RAINBOW CREST (FR) / BARYSHNIKOV (AUS)		 11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever		  
5 MASKADAM (FR) (8yo B G)
MASKED MARVEL (GB) / SOURCE LIMPIDE (FR) / LORD OF MEN (GB)		 11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever		  
6 BOLD SHOLOKHOV (IRE) (8yo CH G)
SHOLOKHOV (IRE) / HOLLYVILLAEXPRESS (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 6lbs Warren Ewing
Warren Ewing		  
7 BOLD STAND (IRE) (8yo CH G)
GOLDEN LARIAT (USA) / DORCET'SLAST STAND (IRE) / LITTLE BIGHORN (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Warren Ewing
Warren Ewing		  
8 GIT MAKER (FR) (8yo B G)
SADDLER MAKER (IRE) / BAMOS (FR) / COASTAL PATH (GB)		 11st 6lbs Warren Ewing
Warren Ewing		  
9 DUNCREEVAN (IRE) (8yo B G)
DOYEN (IRE) / BANDELARO (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 11st 6lbs Peter J. Flood
Peter J. Flood		  
10 GINO DRUMMER BOY (IRE) (8yo B G)
SANS FRONTIERES (IRE) / MAIDRIN RUA (IRE) / ZAFFARAN (USA)		 11st 6lbs Edelle Logan
Gordon Elliott		  
11 BRAVO TEAM (IRE) (8yo CH G)
IMPERIAL MONARCH (IRE) / RAPID HEARTBEAT (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Gordon Elliott
Gordon Elliott		  
12 CARROWMORE LAKE (IRE) (8yo B G)
CALIFET (FR) / THE WOUNDED COOK (IRE) / MUROTO (GB)		 11st 6lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd.
Colin Bowe		  
13 NEON NIGHTS (IRE) (8yo B G)
OCOVANGO (GB) / CUILOGE LADY (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 11st 6lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd.
Colin Bowe		  
14 CONNIES CHOICE (IRE) (8yo B G)
WESTERNER (GB) / ASK ME SISTER (IRE) / SAFETY CATCH (USA)		 11st 6lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership
Cormac Doyle		  
15 OTTOMAN STYLE (GB) (8yo B G)
KAYF TARA (GB) / OLIGARCH SOCIETY (IRE) / MOSCOW SOCIETY (USA)		 11st 6lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership
Cormac Doyle		  
16 SMADMAN (FR) (8yo B G)
SMADOUN (FR) / NEW DELICE (FR) / SAINT PREUIL (FR)		 11st 6lbs W.B. Connors
Colin Bowe		  
17 SHOLOKJACK (IRE) (8yo B G)
SHOLOKHOV (IRE) / ANOTHER PET (IRE) / UN DESPERADO (FR)		 11st 6lbs Catherine Holden
Ellmarie Holden		  
18 SIR JACK WEST (IRE) (8yo B G)
WESTERNER (GB) / STAR SPRINKLED SKY (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 11st 6lbs Paul Holden
Ellmarie Holden		  
19 ED THE RED (IRE) (8yo B G)
SHOLOKHOV (IRE) / CROWNING VIRTUE (IRE) / JIMBLE (FR)		 11st 11lbs Ivan G. Thompson
C.A. McBratney		  
20 TULLYVEERY LAD (IRE) (8yo B G)
FAMOUS NAME (GB) / TOYE NATIVE (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Mrs Rose Boyd
C.A. McBratney		  
21 GENTLEMAN DE MAI (FR) (8yo B G)
SADDLER MAKER (IRE) / ULA DE MAI (FR) / PASSING SALE (FR)		 11st 11lbs Alan Harte
Denis Paul Murphy		  
22 WHAT A TIME (IRE) (8yo B G)
FAME AND GLORY (GB) / BADEN'S FIRTH (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 11lbs Denis Paul Murphy
Denis Paul Murphy		  
23 BRONZE BULL (IRE) (8yo B G)
ARCADIO (GER) / FANCY FASHION (IRE) / BROKEN HEARTED (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Alan McCaldin
Caroline McCaldin		  
24 CARRIG SAM (IRE) (8yo CH G)
SHANTOU (USA) / CARRIG MILLIE (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 11st 6lbs Maurice Sheehy
Peter Croke		  
25 FLASHTHELIGHTS (IRE) (8yo B G)
LEADING LIGHT (IRE) / KILBARRY CLICHE (IRE) / CLASSIC CLICHE (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Daire J. McConville
Daire J. McConville		  
26 GERICO VILLE (FR) (8yo B G)
PROTEKTOR (GER) / JADOUDY VILLE (FR) / CADOUDAL (FR)		 11st 6lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle		  
27 IN HIS PRIME (IRE) (8yo B G)
PRIMARY (USA) / SIMPLY ERIN (IRE) / GAMUT (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Mark Grimes
Liam Lennon		  
28 JET PLANE (IRE) (8yo B G)
JET AWAY (GB) / COURT GAMBLE (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Anna Calder & Douglas Taylor
C.W.J. Farrell		  
29 ROCKED UP (IRE) (8yo B M)
WESTERNER (GB) / ROCK GOSSIP (IRE) / INCHINOR (GB)		 11st 6lbs Graham McKeever
Graham McKeever		  
30 SINCE DAY ONE (IRE) (8yo B G)
FAME AND GLORY (GB) / COLLOU (IRE) / BROKEN HEARTED (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Matchmaker Syndicate
Sean Thomas Doyle		  
31 SWEET BEAT (IRE) (8yo B G)
BEAT HOLLOW (GB) / COPPENAGH LADY (IRE) / TAWRRIFIC (NZ)		 11st 6lbs Oran McGill
Gary McGill		  
32 TAN GALA (IRE) (8yo BR G)
SAGEBURG (IRE) / NEW VEGA (FR) / BLUSHING FLAME (USA)		 11st 11lbs J.G. Cosgrave
J.G. Cosgrave		  
33 TANGO TARA (GB) (8yo B G)
KAYF TARA (GB) / BLING NOIR (FR) / MOSCOW SOCIETY (USA)		 11st 11lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate
Mary E. Doyle		  
34 THE KING OF RYHOPE (GB) (8yo CH G)
MALINAS (GER) / ELEVEN FIFTY NINE (GB) / MIDNIGHT LEGEND (GB)		 11st 11lbs Eric A. Elliott
Cian Hughes		  
35 WHINNY HILL (IRE) (8yo B G)
SAGEBURG (IRE) / REBECCA LU (IRE) / LUSO (GB)		 11st 6lbs Robert Kirkwood
Neil McKnight		  

Preview

It is hard to look beyond JALKADAM in this as this full-brother to the top class chaser Djakadam was running a big race on his debut at Loughanmore before crashing out at the final fence. The eventual winner of that race was subsequently sold for E270,000 and he will be expected to back up that form in this. Git Maker could be set for a quick re-appearance having finished second at Loughbrickland and he has already proven himself in deep conditions with his two outings come in testing ground, whilst Gerico Ville is a horse that could improve from his fifth at Knockmullen House on debut.

TATTERSALLS IRELAND 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 BURNT ASH (IRE) (9yo GR M)
SCORPION (IRE) / ARDNAVALLEY (IRE) / MOSCOW SOCIETY (USA)		 11st 11lbs E. Hamilton
S.R.B. Crawford		  
2 LADY BOSS (IRE) (9yo B M)
MILAN (GB) / LADY SAMPHIRE (IRE) / REVOQUE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Clare Ann McNeill
S.R.B. Crawford		  
3 PATIENT LADY (IRE) (10yo B M)
KALANISI (IRE) / IMPRESSIVE CHOICE (IRE) / BE MY GUEST (USA)		 11st 11lbs Peter J. Flood
Peter J. Flood		  
4 WHO'S MY GIRL (IRE) (9yo B M)
DOYEN (IRE) / THIARNATHOIR (IRE) / GAMUT (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Margaret McDonnell
Peter J. Flood		  
5 BARRAMEAN (GB) (9yo B M)
BLACK SAM BELLAMY (IRE) / DANCING PEARL (GB) / DANCING SPREE (USA)		 11st 6lbs Kieran McKay
Gerald Quinn		  
6 CHANCE OF SUCCESS (IRE) (10yo CH M)
SANS FRONTIERES (IRE) / VERDE GOODWOOD (GB) / LOMITAS (GB)		 11st 6lbs David McCourt
Ross O'Sullivan		  
7 COURTING INSANITY (IRE) (9yo B BR M)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / INSANITY OF LOVE (IRE) / WINGED LOVE (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Pauline Whitten
William Ross Crawford		  
8 DARCYS HILL (IRE) (9yo B M)
MILAN (GB) / ROYAL NORA (IRE) / DROMOD HILL (GB)		 11st 6lbs Denis Paul Murphy
Denis Paul Murphy		  
9 JAUNTY VELOCITY (GB) (11yo B M)
SULAMANI (IRE) / JAUNTY WALK (GB) / OVERBURY (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Liam Gibney
Jay Gibney		  
10 JUSTWEST (IRE) (9yo B M)
WESTERNER (GB) / JUSTFOUR (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 11st 6lbs Edward & Patrick Kearns
Gary McGill		  
11 KATES HILL (IRE) (9yo B M)
JEREMY (USA) / HILLMAR (IRE) / MONTELIMAR (USA)		 11st 11lbs Patrick J. Smyth
Patrick J. Smyth		  
12 RACHEL'S SURPRISE (IRE) (11yo B M)
OSCAR (IRE) / BORN TO WIN (IRE) / TORUS (GB)		 11st 11lbs Conor Breen
W.J. Lanigan		  
13 SALLY YEATS (IRE) (11yo B M)
CRAIGSTEEL (GB) / ARDCOLM CAILIN (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd.
Colin Bowe		  
14 SHANAVOUN LADY (IRE) (10yo B M)
GOLD WELL (GB) / BROOKFIELD LASS (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Edel Patterson
C.W.J. Farrell		  

Preview

KATES HILL lost little in defeat on her stable debut at Curraghmore last month, particularly as her conqueror at the Co. Waterford venue has since followed up the victory by winning again at Turtulla last Sunday. The close relation of Tammys Hill would look to be in pole position to open her account here. Rachels Surprise has been knocking on the door for some time now and comes into this following three consecutive placed efforts where she was not beaten far, whilst Darcys Hill and Chance Of Success are other with definite place claims once again.

ALBERT BARTLETT 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 BALLYCORR (IRE) (9yo B G)
IMPERIAL MONARCH (IRE) / TARAS CHILD (IRE) / SHERNAZAR (IRE)		 11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever		  
2 FAITH LOVING (FR) (9yo B G)
BALLINGARRY (IRE) / UNDER (FR) / LE MALEMORTOIS (FR)		 11st 11lbs Alan McCaldin
Caroline McCaldin		  
3 FANTASTIC ALLEN (FR) (9yo B G)
SINNDAR (IRE) / QUOUZEIX (FR) / ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR)		 11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever		  
4 CROAGH PATRICK (IRE) (9yo B G)
MOUNTAIN HIGH (IRE) / BENEDICTA ROSE (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 11st 11lbs Shane Donohoe
Shane Donohoe		  
5 IF NOT FOR DYLAN (IRE) (9yo B G)
DOYEN (IRE) / EXIT STAGE LEFT (IRE) / EXIT TO NOWHERE (USA)		 11st 11lbs Shane Donohoe
Shane Donohoe		  
6 DIAKOSAINT (FR) (9yo B G)
SAINT DES SAINTS (FR) / DIANANISSE (FR) / PANIS (USA)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd.
Colin Bowe		  
7 GETAWAY LODGE (IRE) (9yo B G)
GETAWAY (GER) / OLDE FAITHFUL (IRE) / GOLD WELL (GB)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd.
Colin Bowe		  
8 SEMPIONE PARK (IRE) (9yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / CASHALASS (IRE) / MOSCOW SOCIETY (USA)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd.
Colin Bowe		  
9 CARRIG ROCK (IRE) (9yo B G)
SHIROCCO (GER) / CARRIG MILLIE (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 11st 11lbs Maurice Sheehy
Peter Croke		  
10 FOLIO (FR) (9yo BR G)
NOROIT (GER) / ULVE (FR) / BERNEBEAU (FR)		 11st 11lbs R.A. Bartlett
Jamie A. Sloan		  
11 FRENCHPEPS (FR) (9yo B G)
INDIAN DANEHILL (IRE) / GALINETTA (FR) / GALETTO (FR)		 12st 2lbs Raymond Scullion & Martin McGrogan
S.R.B. Crawford		  
12 HOWISHEDIZZY (IRE) (9yo B G)
WELL CHOSEN (GB) / DIZZY RASCAL (GB) / BOB BACK (USA)		 12st 2lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership
Cormac Doyle		  
13 NOWCATO (IRE) (9yo B G)
NOTNOWCATO (GB) / SHAMAIYLA (FR) / SENDAWAR (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Graham McKeever
Graham McKeever		  
14 OLDTOWN JOE (GB) (9yo CH G)
APPLE TREE (FR) / PROBUS LADY (GB) / GOOD TIMES (ITY)		 11st 11lbs John James Gault
John James Gault		  
15 POST NO BILLS (IRE) (9yo B G)
MAHLER (GB) / SHINING LIGHTS (IRE) / MOSCOW SOCIETY (USA)		 12st 2lbs Rory Lavery
Patrick Eugene Turley		  
16 RUSSELL'S QUARTER (IRE) (9yo B G)
IMPERIAL MONARCH (IRE) / NATIVE BEV (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA)		 12st 2lbs Brian Hamilton
B.R. Hamilton		  
17 SIMPLY SHABRA (IRE) (9yo B G)
MOUNTAIN HIGH (IRE) / VALLEY WAY (IRE) / BRIAN BORU (GB)		 11st 11lbs Rita Shah
Anthony McCann		  
18 TELLEROFTALES (IRE) (9yo B G)
YEATS (IRE) / SWEETBITTER (FR) / TURGEON (USA)		 11st 11lbs Virginia Considine
Virginia Considine		  

Preview

RUSSELLS QUARTER was the subject of market support when sent off as the favourite on his debut at Oldtown last season and he showed why there was confidence behind him when returning with a very promising effort in defeat at Loughanmore last month. He had the measure of the potentially re-opposing Carrig Rock on that occasion, although there was only half a length separating them at the line. It was however the selections first run of the season, whereas the latter had the benefit of a run at Moira which may result in the placings being confirmed again here. The Toomebridge third Faith Loving looks next best.

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
1 AN SILTEAN (IRE) (13yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / SHATANI (IRE) / SHAHRASTANI (USA)		 12st 2lbs Declan Cunningham
Tony Kelly		  
2 CHARIOT WARRIOR (IRE) (12yo GR G)
TIKKANEN (USA) / GREENMOUNT LASS (IRE) / HOMO SAPIEN (IRE)		 11st 11lbs James Brown Kerr
Robert Brown Kerr		  
3 DRUMCONNOR GIRL (IRE) (12yo CH M)
GENEROUS (IRE) / DRUMCONNOR LADY (IRE) / SHAHRASTANI (USA)		 11st 6lbs Martin Abernethy
J.J. Lambe		  
4 LOWTOWN BOY (IRE) (10yo B G)
SCORPION (IRE) / INCH PROMISE (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 12st 2lbs Hayley Haughey
Liam Lennon		  
5 MAMASLITTLESTAR (IRE) (10yo B M)
STOWAWAY (GB) / CELESTIAL SILVER (IRE) / ALDERBROOK (GB)		 11st 11lbs Gary Carson
Gary Carson		  
6 MERRION AVENUE (IRE) (10yo B G)
TOUCH OF LAND (FR) / SAILORS RUN (IRE) / ROSELIER (FR)		 12st 2lbs Brian Hamilton
B.R. Hamilton		  
7 NOTHINBUTTIME (IRE) (9yo B M)
STOWAWAY (GB) / OTHER SALSA (FR) / KINGSALSA (USA)		 11st 11lbs Lorraine Hart
Jordan Hart		  
8 ONE FOR THE YARD (GB) (11yo B G)
BLACK SAM BELLAMY (IRE) / MINIMUM (GB) / TERIMON (GB)		 12st 2lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate
Mary E. Doyle		  
9 PAY THE PIPER (IRE) (9yo B G)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / REGAL HOLLY (GB) / GILDORAN (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd.
Colin Bowe		  
10 RINGNEILL (IRE) (10yo B M)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / LIZZY LANGTRY (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Miss S. Mackinnon
George Stewart		  

Preview

LOWTOWN BOY could be set for a quick re-appearance as he ran a big race just last Saturday at Loughbrickland when chasing home the talented Ask DMan. This would look to be a much easier task and he would be a deserving winner following that big effort last weekend. The form of the Loughanmore maiden that One For The Yard won last month received a boost last weekend and he could be the main danger if putting in a clean round after coming a cropper at Knockmullen House, whilst the mare Ringneill should improve for her return run last week.

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 €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 MARINERO (IRE) (15yo B G)
PRESENTING (GB) / PEGGY MADDOCK (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 12st 2lbs D.M. Christie
D.M. Christie		  
2 ON THE SOD (IRE) (12yo B G)
ASK (GB) / TOP SHELF (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB)		 12st 2lbs Kieran Mahon & Noel Keenan
D.M. Christie		  
3 COASTAL TIEP (FR) (12yo B G)
COASTAL PATH (GB) / JALTIEPY (FR) / MONJAL (FR)		 12st 2lbs Turlough O'Connor
Turlough O'Connor		  
4 POLI ROI (FR) (12yo B G)
POLIGLOTE (GB) / BELLE DU ROI (FR) / ADIEU AU ROI (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Raymond Scullion & Martin McGrogan
S.R.B. Crawford		  
5 LISNAGREGGAN (IRE) (15yo CH G)
BEAT OF DRUMS (GB) / INSAN RUBY (IRE) / INSAN (USA)		 11st 11lbs Gerard Rutledge
John McConnell		  
6 LITE DUTIES (IRE) (15yo B G)
MOUNTAIN HIGH (IRE) / KILL BILL (IRE) / WARCRAFT (USA)		 12st 2lbs Sam Curling
Sam Curling		  
7 MOUNT BECKHAM (IRE) (15yo B G)
DESERT KING (IRE) / NOWHERE LIKE HOME (IRE) / EXIT TO NOWHERE (USA)		 11st 11lbs Clare L. Cannon
Clare L. Cannon		  
8 SOMEDAY (GB) (12yo B G)
BLACK SAM BELLAMY (IRE) / LIKE MANNER (GB) / TEENOSO (USA)		 11st 11lbs Kate Harrington
Andrew Latta		  
9 THE MOOCH (IRE) (16yo B G)
BACH (IRE) / BONNE INAGH (IRE) / BROKEN HEARTED (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Neill McCluskey
Neill McCluskey		  

Preview

LITE DUTIES was set a stiff test on his seasonal re-appearance when contesting the Hunter Chase at Fairyhouse last month that featured the first two horses home in last seasons Cheltenham Foxhunters. Far from disgraced, the 11-year-old finished in fifth and goes in search of his fourth open victory here. Stable companions Marinero and On The Sod look the main dangers, with the latter particularly interesting as he puts his unbeaten record on the line in his first outing in open company following a faultless record in his rise through the ranks to this point.

6yo+ Geldings Maiden

Maiden Race For 6-Y-O & Upwards Geldings
For Certified Hunters aged 6 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 DRUMLEE STORM (IRE) (10yo B G)
SEPTEMBER STORM (GER) / TURTLE LAKE (IRE) / TURTLE ISLAND (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Sean McParlan
Sean McParlan		  
3 GLENINNIS STORM (IRE) (10yo B G)
SEPTEMBER STORM (GER) / A TOUCH OF JOY (IRE) / TRAGIC ROLE (USA)		 12st 2lbs Richard McConnell
Liam Lennon		  
4 GRECO (GB) (10yo B G)
FAME AND GLORY (GB) / QUEEN'S BANQUET (GB) / GLACIAL STORM (USA)		 12st 2lbs R.A. Bartlett
Jamie A. Sloan		  
5 LOUGHHILL (IRE) (10yo B G)
STOWAWAY (GB) / FASHIONISTA (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever		  
6 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		  
7 MARKET PARADE (IRE) (10yo B G)
RULE OF LAW (USA) / GIFT OF THE GODS (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Daire J. McConville
Daire J. McConville		  
8 OUTSIDE THE RING (IRE) (12yo B G)
VERTICAL SPEED (FR) / MY BAY LADY (GB) / KARINGA BAY (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Christine McKnight
Neil McKnight		  
9 PREFAD (GB) (12yo B G)
BLACK SAM BELLAMY (IRE) / NOISETINE (FR) / MANSONNIEN (FR)		 12st 2lbs James Killen
Caroline McCaldin		  
10 TELLTHECATTOCHILL (IRE) (11yo B G)
PRIMARY (USA) / SCARCITY (USA) / POLISH NUMBERS (USA)		 12st 2lbs Shannon Pratt
Shannon Pratt		  
11 WILLIAM TYNDALE (IRE) (12yo B G)
DUKE OF MARMALADE (IRE) / BLESSING (USA) / PULPIT (USA)		 12st 2lbs Shauna Kelly
Noel C. Kelly		  

Preview

OUTSIDE THE RING ran a big race at Portrush last month as he chased home the impressive Ask DMan. His conqueror has since advertised the form particularly highly by winning easily at Loughbrickland last month, and that would give the connections of Outside The Ring particular confidence for this. Loughhill would be the obvious alternative but he has three lengths to find with the selection on their meeting at Portrush.
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