LOUGHANMORE

Gates Open: 12:00
First Race: 14:00
Admission Prices: £10
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Track Biography:

The point-to-point course is located at Loughanmore, Dunadry near Templepatrick.

Our landowner, Wilson Dennison has owned and produced a number of top-class national hunt horses including graded winners Yorkhill, Shaneshill, and Bellshill.

Our point-to-point is proud to have launched the career of many talented young horses who have gone on to make six figure sums at the horse-in-training sales in both Ireland and the UK.  Some of the leading names include the Cheltenham festival winner Ted Veale and the Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up Truckers Tavern.

Its reputation as one of the premier tracks in the country, ensures that is has a particularly strong recent roll of honour, with the four-year-old maiden that is run at their Easter fixture really standing up to the test of time.

 

Loughanmore Point-to-Point Races


Loughanmore,
Dunadry,
Co.Antrim


Contact Details


Beth Armstrong –00447771531409
 

How To Get There

By Road

From Belfast– Take the M2 to the international airport exit. Turn left to Templepatrick and take the third exit off the first roundabout. Once you pass the Hilton Hotel take the first road on the left.

By Air

Loughanmore point-to-point is located 15 minutes from Belfast International airport and 25 minutes from George Best airport.


Postcode

BT39 0DD

 

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A Day At The Races

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Facilities

One of the real attractions of point-to-point racing is the opportunity to get up close and personal with future stars of Irish horse racing in a relaxed and family friendly environment.

Combined with extensive free parking we have a number of natural and man-made banks to help with viewing. As the parking is in the centre of the course you are never too far from the action. This also provides an ideal spot to enjoy a picnic while you enjoy the racing with a brilliant view of the whole track.

Disabled parking and toilets are provided at the track which allows all race goers to enjoy their days racing.

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 are located beside the parade ring and bookies. They supply a variety of tasty hot foods such as burgers, sausages and chips.

If you would like to satisfy your sweet tooth we have a doughnut stall and an extensive sweet and chocolate stand that sells a selection of delicious goodies. There is also an ice cream van in attendance on the day.

Alternatively, why not come along early and enjoy a picnic before the action gets under way or take a break midway through the day to refuel from the boot of your car.

Our extensive car park is the perfect location to relish the atmosphere of the races whilst entertaining friends and family.

 

 

Beverages

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

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 if you don?t fancy packing a picnic for the day.

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 Templepatrick on your way to the races.

Amenities

Loughanmore 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.

As our spring fixture is held over the Easter holidays, our point-to-point offers the perfect location for a weekend away with the family. We are located less than half an hour drive from Belfast city and Belfast port which makes it extremely accessible for visitors to combine a city break with a day out in the countryside.

The award winning Hilton hotel is situated only five minutes from the track and along with a superb golf course it also has a luxurious spa to experience.

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Entries

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TOPPING MEATS Winner of Two Adjacent

Winners Of Two Adjacent

For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old and upwards, the property of subscribers to the following Hunts: East Antrim, Mid Antrim and Killultagh, Old Rock & Chichester, 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. 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 ABBEYHILL (IRE) (7yo B G)
SHIROCCO (GER) / TENABLE (GB) / POLISH PRECEDENT (USA)		 12st 2lbs W.W. Dennison
Jamie A. Sloan		  
2 GRAVE LA KLASS (FR) (8yo RO G)
SADDLER MAKER (IRE) / MARBELA (FR) / DOM ALCO (FR)		 12st 2lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever		  
3 HOLD UP LA COLMINE (FR) (7yo B G)
CHOEUR DU NORD (FR) / TAIWAN LETO (FR) / STARBOROUGH (GB)		 11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever		  
4 MASKADAM (FR) (8yo B G)
MASKED MARVEL (GB) / SOURCE LIMPIDE (FR) / LORD OF MEN (GB)		 12st 2lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever		  
5 CELEBRATING KATIE (IRE) (7yo CH M)
SANS FRONTIERES (IRE) / DEAR BACH (IRE) / BACH (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Shauna Kelly
Noel C. Kelly		  
6 KINALEARTY (IRE) (8yo B G)
ARCADIO (GER) / LADY BERNIE (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)		 12st 2lbs P.J. McCartan
Noel C. Kelly		  
7 COCO MASTERPIECE (FR) (7yo B G)
AUTHORIZED (IRE) / COCOPALM (FR) / LINAMIX (FR)		 12st 2lbs Simon Munir & Isaac Souede
S.R.B. Crawford		  
8 DRUMLEE CASTLE (IRE) (12yo B G)
ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR) / PRESENT TRIX (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 12st 2lbs Gary Dillon
Gary Dillon		  

Preview

This could be a red-hot race by adjacent standards if the last-time out maiden winners COCO MASTERPIECE and Abbeyhill were to cross paths here. Preference would go to the former who won with what had seemed to be a lot up his sleeve on debut at Nenagh for Ben and Stuart Crawford and he could well double up here.

DENNISON JCB 6yo Geldings Maiden

Maiden Race For 6-Y-O Geldings

For Certified Hunters aged 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 MASKADAM (FR) (8yo B G)
MASKED MARVEL (GB) / SOURCE LIMPIDE (FR) / LORD OF MEN (GB)		 12st 2lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever		  
2 TOOMBRIDGE (GB) (8yo B G)
KAYF TARA (GB) / SUPREME PRESENT (GB) / PRESENTING (GB)		 12st 2lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever		  
3 BALLYFERRIS (IRE) (8yo B G)
SO YOU THINK (NZ) / TCHOUINA (FR) / BROADWAY FLYER (USA)		 11st 11lbs J.J. Lambe
J.J. Lambe		  
4 GAIUS DE MARCIGNY (FR) (8yo GR G)
LEGOLAS (JPN) / QUETY DE MARCIGNY (FR) / FRAGRANT MIX (IRE)		 12st 2lbs J.J. Lambe
J.J. Lambe		  
5 BALLYHACK (IRE) (8yo B G)
BEAT HOLLOW (GB) / EYEBRIGHT (IRE) / ZAFFARAN (USA)		 11st 11lbs Alan McCaldin
Caroline McCaldin		  
6 BEYOND EVERYTHING (FR) (8yo GR G)
CIMA DE TRIOMPHE (IRE) / DEAR VALENTINE (FR) / TREMPOLINO (USA)		 12st 2lbs Brian Hamilton
B.R. Hamilton		  
7 DREAM VIEW (IRE) (8yo B G)
AIZAVOSKI (IRE) / DREAM ON (DEN) / FINAL APPEARANCE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Redbridge Stables
Michael R. Murphy		  
8 DUNBOY LAD (IRE) (8yo B G)
NOTNOWCATO (GB) / ONE DECENT DOLLAR (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Norman McKnight
Neil McKnight		  
9 KILLEAVY (IRE) (8yo B G)
SHIROCCO (GER) / KNOCKFIERNA (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 12st 2lbs Peter J. Flood
Peter J. Flood		  
10 KINALEARTY (IRE) (8yo B G)
ARCADIO (GER) / LADY BERNIE (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)		 11st 11lbs P.J. McCartan
Noel C. Kelly		  
11 LONGSTONE COWBOY (IRE) (8yo BL G)
YEATS (IRE) / THE MUNYABURE (GB) / LEND A HAND (GB)		 12st 2lbs Joseph Martin
Sean McParlan		  
12 NORMAN ABU (IRE) (8yo B G)
DYLAN THOMAS (IRE) / GLITTERING IMAGE (IRE) / SADLER'S WELLS (USA)		 12st 2lbs Coolbawn Stables Partnership
Robert Tector		  
13 OXNAM WARRIOR (IRE) (8yo B G)
CALIFET (FR) / KILMESSAN (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 12st 2lbs D.M. Christie
D.M. Christie		  
14 POUR ME A DOUBLE (IRE) (8yo B G)
POUR MOI (IRE) / ROCKABOUT (IRE) / ROCK OF GIBRALTAR (IRE)		 12st 2lbs The Dashing Dames Syndicate Carlow Farmers (F)
William P. Murphy		  
15 SON OF ALICIASLADY (IRE) (8yo B G)
ARCADIO (GER) / ALICIAS LADY (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA)		 12st 2lbs Theresa Abbey
Colin Bowe		  
16 THOR OF THUNDER (IRE) (8yo B G)
SHANTARAM (GB) / TOTAL BLUFF (GB) / KAHYASI (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Martin A. Corrigan
R.K. Watson		  

Preview

TOOMBRIDGE left his Turtulla debut, which had come at a time when there was a cloud over his stables runners, well and truly behind him when second in a decent Castletown-Geoghegan contest earlier this month and he would be expected to go one place better here for local connections. Dream View also hit the crossbar when we last saw him in action, that came around Ballinaboola in February, although the race has yet to produce a subsequent winner, which may leave Ballyferris, Kinalearty and Dunboy Lad as others to consider.

WILSONS AUCTIONS 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 ALICE O'BYRNE (IRE) (10yo B M)
VINNIE ROE (IRE) / DE VERDICT (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Giverachance Syndicate
D.M. Christie		  
2 MISS KANAGI (IRE) (11yo B M)
ARAKAN (USA) / MISS MIYAGI (IRE) / RASHAR (USA)		 12st 2lbs CAFRE (Enniskillen) Racing Club
Corrie Auchterlonie		  
3 PRESENTING ANA (IRE) (9yo B M)
PRESENTING (GB) / GLEN BEG (IRE) / NORWICH (GB)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership
Cormac Doyle		  
4 ROCK THE HILL (IRE) (7yo B M)
SHIROCCO (GER) / HORNER HILL (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Coolbawn Stables Partnership
Robert Tector		  
5 YOUNG MOLONEY (IRE) (7yo B M)
MUSTAMEET (USA) / RUN FLY RUN (IRE) / KALANISI (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Sam Curling
Sam Curling		  

Preview

A second chance is given to ROCK THE HILL here. She had won a decent maiden at Ballycrystal in February before running no sort of race when stepping into winners company at Liscarroll. This would look to be a very nice opportunity for her to bounce back to form. If she was unable to do so, Alice OByrne is the obvious alternative. She should certainly have benefitted for her run at Taylorstown last weekend, her first run since October and has the more established form. Presenting Ana bounced back last time in Dromahane and is next best.

JOHN THOMPSON & SONS Open

Open Lightweight Race

For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old and upwards, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland.
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 DORKING COCK (IRE) (10yo B G)
WINGED LOVE (IRE) / KISS JOLIE (FR) / CADOUDAL (FR)		 12st 2lbs S.R.B. Crawford
S.R.B. Crawford		  
2 STAMP YOUR FEET (IRE) (12yo B G)
GALILEO (IRE) / NAUSICAA (USA) / DIESIS (GB)		 12st 2lbs S.R.B. Crawford
S.R.B. Crawford		  
3 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		  
4 FILS SPIRITUEL (FR) (9yo B G)
PRESENTING (GB) / TOQUE ROUGE (FR) / LOUP SOLITAIRE (USA)		 11st 11lbs Templeburn Racing Syndicate
C.A. McBratney		  
5 ISAAC WONDER (IRE) (9yo B G)
BORN TO SEA (IRE) / NAJAABA (USA) / BAHHARE (USA)		 12st 2lbs Sam Curling
Sam Curling		  
6 KRAKEN TALE (IRE) (15yo B G)
DESERT KING (IRE) / TARA HALL (GB) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Neill McCluskey
Neill McCluskey		  
7 ROSE OF COOLBALLY (IRE) (9yo B M)
ALKAADHEM (GB) / ROSE OF DUNAMASE (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Peter Tyrrell
William P. Murphy		  
8 SOME MAN (IRE) (11yo B G)
BEAT HOLLOW (GB) / MISS DENMAN (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 12st 2lbs Ray Nicholas
D.M. Christie		  
9 THOMAS SHELBY (IRE) (13yo B G)
WITNESS BOX (USA) / DEEMISS (IRE) / BUCKSKIN (FR)		 11st 11lbs Rachelle Fitzsimmons
Noel C. Kelly		  
10 VIS TA LOI (FR) (10yo CH G)
SMADOUN (FR) / DICTE TA LOI (FR) / LOST WORLD (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Nicholas W. O'Reilly
Ian Patrick Donoghue		  

Preview

The return of DORKING COCK has been eagerly anticipated since he was a shock 22/1 winner of the Hunter Chase at Down Royal over Christmas. We have not seen him since, but he could feature here against a number of horses that he had in behind him on that occasion, including the recent Taylorstown winner Some Man and Poli Roi. Fils Spirituel may still be a maiden over obstacles, having only won a bumper in France, but he is an interesting entry here in the Donnelly colours of Shishkin and Al Boum Photo.

JACKSONS BUTCHER SHOP & BAKERY 7yo+ Geldings Maiden (Nov Rdrs)

Maiden Race For 7-Y-O & Upwards Geldings Novice Riders

For Certified Hunters aged 7 years old and upwards, Geldings only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland. For Novice Riders who, on the Monday prior to the closing of entries, have not ridden more than fifteen winners under any Rules of Racing or Steeplechasing, including Point to Point
Steeplechases. Riders who have not ridden more than 5 winners are entitled to a 5lb allowance.
(Prize Money €1750: 1st €1225, 2nd €350, 3rd €175)
Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 FORPADDYTHECAPTAIN (IRE) (12yo B G)
CAPTAIN RIO (GB) / SNIPE VICTORY (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 11st 11lbs CAFRE (Enniskillen) Racing Club
Corrie Auchterlonie		  
2 PATRIOT'S PRAYER (IRE) (12yo CH G)
DOUBLE ECLIPSE (IRE) / CULMORE NATIVE (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA)		 11st 11lbs CAFRE (Enniskillen) Racing Club
Corrie Auchterlonie		  
3 SIZING JOSHUA (IRE) (11yo B G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / ALLEYGROVE LASS (IRE) / ALDERBROOK (GB)		 11st 11lbs CAFRE (Enniskillen) Racing Club
Corrie Auchterlonie		  
4 BALLYMONEY (IRE) (9yo B G)
GETAWAY (GER) / SPIN ALONG (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 11lbs Eugene Brennan
M.C. Grassick		  
5 PARKGATE (IRE) (10yo CH G)
ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR) / MILOGAN (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 11st 11lbs Mrs J.K. Ferguson
Jamie A. Sloan		  
6 BILLY KIMBER (IRE) (10yo B G)
ARCADIO (GER) / MA DOUCE (IRE) / MANSONNIEN (FR)		 12st 2lbs Billie-Jo Irwin
S.R.B. Crawford		  
7 CAROLE'S TEMPLER (GB) (9yo CH G)
SHIROCCO (GER) / CAROLE'S LEGACY (GB) / SIR HARRY LEWIS (USA)		 12st 2lbs R.J. Armstrong
Molly McCrory		  
8 GLENINNIS STORM (IRE) (10yo B G)
SEPTEMBER STORM (GER) / A TOUCH OF JOY (IRE) / TRAGIC ROLE (USA)		 11st 11lbs Richard McConnell
Liam Lennon		  
9 OHZARK (GB) (9yo GR G)
SCHIAPARELLI (GER) / SILVERLINED (GB) / SILVER PATRIARCH (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Patrick McGlynn & Philip Lazenby
Richard Black		  
10 ROMAN DYLAN (IRE) (10yo CH G)
MOUNTAIN HIGH (IRE) / EASTER SATURDAY (IRE) / GRAND PLAISIR (IRE)		 11st 11lbs J.J. Lambe
J.J. Lambe		  
11 SIFAKA (IRE) (9yo GR G)
PRESENTING (GB) / ROSEY RAMBLER (IRE) / ROSELIER (FR)		 11st 11lbs D.M. Christie
D.M. Christie		  
12 THE BIG STOWAWAY (IRE) (9yo B G)
STOWAWAY (GB) / GLEANNTAN (IRE) / LIL'S BOY (USA)		 11st 11lbs Andrew Pierce
Paul Martin Pierce		  

Preview

This has a very open look to it and it may be worth taking a chance on SIFAKA in the hope that he can bounced back to the form which had seen him finish a close third to No More Lockdown at Corbeagh House before Christmas. Sizing Joshua finished second in winners company at Stradbally, however there were just two finishers in a grief-stricken race which does make the performance hard to assess and so Caroles Templer may be a more safer alternative to the selection.

ISLANDBAWN 6yo+ Mares Maiden

Maiden Race For 6-Y-O & Upwards Mares

For Certified Hunters aged 6 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 Mile

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 ALL LOVED UP (IRE) (9yo B M)
WINGED LOVE (IRE) / ROWDY EXIT (IRE) / EXIT TO NOWHERE (USA)		 11st 6lbs P.J. McCrickard
Liam Lennon		  
2 GIPSY POWER (FR) (8yo B M)
CENTENNIAL (IRE) / OFURIE (FR) / ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR)		 11st 6lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle		  
3 MIGHTY MAE (IRE) (9yo B M)
DOYEN (IRE) / BACK ND BLEU (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA)		 11st 11lbs Dermot James Whelan
Kieran Roche		  
4 MISS KANAGI (IRE) (11yo B M)
ARAKAN (USA) / MISS MIYAGI (IRE) / RASHAR (USA)		 11st 11lbs CAFRE (Enniskillen) Racing Club
Corrie Auchterlonie		  
5 NEAR DARK (IRE) (8yo B M)
WESTERNER (GB) / MOLLYASH (IRE) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB)		 11st 11lbs R.C.A. Latta
Andrew Latta		  
6 VILANY (IRE) (9yo GR M)
SAINT DES SAINTS (FR) / LURANE (FR) / ROYAL CHARTER (FR)		 11st 11lbs Richard Black
Richard Black		  
7 VIOLET LADY (IRE) (8yo B M)
YEATS (IRE) / LIZZY LOVES LILACS (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Patrick Joseph O'Sullivan
Sean Thomas Doyle		  
8 YOU NO ME TOO WELL (IRE) (9yo B M)
DOYEN (IRE) / TIGRERA (IRE) / HELISSIO (FR)		 11st 6lbs Cobajay Syndicate
Aidan Fitzgerald		  
9 YOUGHALBEGOOD (IRE) (10yo B M)
OSCAR (IRE) / SANTAVINO (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA)		 11st 6lbs Michael D.A. Graham & Heather Wilson
Graham McKeever		  

Preview

NEAR DARK was well-backed at Monksgrange last month, so much so that she was sent off at the top of the market for a competitive big-field maiden. She may well have met with defeat in the run, however she had to gain a lot of respect as she put up a decent display to finish a close third and is expected to go two places better here. You No Me Too Well is a more experienced type and is sure to be in the mix once again but she may just be vulnerable to an improving type.
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