KNOCKANARD

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

The Avondhu foxhounds were formed in 1920, with point-to-point racing being held as part of the Cork Waterford circuit from the late 1930's until the present day. In the late 1950’s the meeting was held at Knockanard, Fermoy and racing was over banks.

In the 1960's the venue changed once again, this time to Lisnagar outside Rathcormac. The fixture remained here for a number of years before moving to Moorpark, located just outside Fermoy, where it stayed until 1994 where it return to the original venue at Knockanard, the current race venue.

Our fixture has attracted some good horses over the years including Keen Leader, For Bill, Missed That and Joacci. Missed That won on his only start between the flags as a five-year-old at Knockanard, he subsequently won the Champion Bumper at the Cheltenham Festival.

For Bill was a prolific race mare, clocking up eleven career wins including, two point-to-points, three national hunt flat races (bumpers), three hurdles and three chases, registering back type over hurdles and fences. The presenting mare has breed one runner thus far, Speak Easy, who won his maiden point-to-point at Kilworth in March of 2017 for the Donnnchadh Doyle yard and was subsequently sold to Joseph O'Brien for 220,000 pounds and now runs in the colours of J. P. McManus.

Nestled in the Irish countryside, a day out at Knockanard point-to-point is a perfect family occasion, get up close and personal with the future stars of the Irish National Hunt scene.

Knockanard Point-to-Point Races

Knockanard,

Fermoy,

Co. Cork

P61 WP20

Contact Details

Donal Barry - 087 6193593

How To Get There

By Road

The course is on the boundary of Glenview Stud

From Dublin - From the M50, take exit 9 heading for the N7 heading towards Kildare. Continue onto the M* and then the M8 towards Cork. Stay on the M8, at junction15, take the R639 exit to Fermoy/Rathcormac. The course is on the boundary of Glenview Stud and will be signposted.

From Cork - Get on the M8 in Cork from N8. Stay on the M8, at junction15, take the R639 exit to Fermoy / Rathcormac. The course is on the boundary of Glenview Stud and will be signposted.

By Air

Our point-to-point is located half an hour from Cork airport.
 

Eircode

P61 WP20

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A Day At The Races

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Facilities

We an unlimited amount of parking in the centre of the track which allows race goers to enjoy the comfort of their car while also getting to watch the thrill of the racing. We also shelter in our marquee should the weather turn a little wet.

We also have parking facilities for the disabled where they can view the action from their car if they wish.

The betting ring is located adjacent to the parade ring, some of the bookmakers also provide pictures and take bets on track racing in both Ireland and the UK.
 

Food

Our lady committee members provide hospitality to the Sponsors and the winners as well as committee members.

The public are catered for with some delicious home produce made by Castlelyons GAA in their hospitality tent where people can come in and get away from the weather if needed.

We also have a chip van on site where you can buy burgers, rolls and other hot food options.
 

Beverages

In our marquee we have plenty of tea and coffee to keep you warm.

Our outside caterers have a big selection of soft drinks so there is something to suit all of the family.
 

faqs

Is there a dress code for point-to-points?

We have no dress code but as our meeting is in February we do recommend warm clothing.

Yes dogs are welcome but must be kept on a leash.

People are very welcome to bring their own food.

It is a great day out for all the family and for children to enjoy the great outdoors.

We have no ATM on course but Fermoy town is only a short ten minute drive away from the course if you would like to stop on your way to the races.

Amenities

Set amongst the beautiful Cork countryside, our well-presented race track with its compact location of parade ring, bookies, finish line and services give a pleasant race day experience close to the action.

Our point-to-point is located only half an hour away from Cork city which makes it the ideal location to combine a weekend city break and a day out in the country.
 

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Entries

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COOLAGOWN STUD & TATTERSALLS NH 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 2 1/2 Miles  

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 PERSONAL AMBITION (IRE) (5yo BR G)
SANDMASON (GB) / SAOIRSE'S SISTER (IRE) / HUBBLY BUBBLY (USA)		 11st 11lbs Matthew Flynn O'Connor
Matthew Flynn O'Connor		  
2 WOLF WALKER (IRE) (5yo B G)
DIAMOND BOY (FR) / INCHIQUIN CAILIN (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle		  
3 JINGKO BLUE (FR) (5yo B G)
GREAT PRETENDER (IRE) / VIBRAYE (FR) / SAINT DES SAINTS (FR)		 11st 11lbs Matchmaker Syndicate
Robert James		  
4 THE OTHER MOZZIE (IRE) (5yo BR G)
VADAMOS (FR) / LEO'S SPIRIT (IRE) / FANTASTIC LIGHT (USA)		 11st 11lbs Matchmaker Syndicate
Robert James		  
5 BEN SOLO (IRE) (5yo B G)
KINGSTON HILL (GB) / PRINCESS LEYA (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd.
Colin Bowe		  
6 JHENTONG ENKI (FR) (5yo B G)
BUCK'S BOUM (FR) / ULSTER NOIRE (FR) / MARTALINE (GB)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd.
Colin Bowe		  
7 WILD NEPHIN (GB) (5yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / TWINSET AND PEARLS (GB) / SHIROCCO (GER)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
8 BIG BANG THEORY (GB) (5yo B G)
JACK HOBBS (GB) / ALINA RHEINBERG (GER) / WAKY NAO (GB)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership
Cormac Doyle		  
9 ONE TIME ONLY (IRE) (5yo B G)
HILLSTAR (GB) / ALLUISCH (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership
Cormac Doyle		  
10 UNCLE FRANKEL (IRE) (5yo B G)
BULLET TRAIN (GB) / JE T'AIME (IRE) / HERON ISLAND (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership
Cormac Doyle		  
11 UNDENIABLE ALIBI (FR) (5yo B G)
SAINT DES SAINTS (FR) / FLEUR DES VILLES (FR) / VILLEZ (USA)		 11st 11lbs B.G. Acheson
Colin Bowe		  
12 THE BOULD ARCHIE (IRE) (5yo B G)
SANS FRONTIERES (IRE) / GOLAN ANNIE (IRE) / GOLAN (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Michael Denis Robinson
W. J. Burke		  
13 THE DAWN (FR) (5yo BR G)
HERALD THE DAWN (IRE) / LA BUENA (IRE) / BIG SHUFFLE (USA)		 11st 11lbs Edward Dwyer
W. J. Burke		  
14 WORKMAN LIKE (IRE) (5yo B G)
WORKFORCE (GB) / DANCING ECLIPSE (IRE) / DANEHILL DANCER (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Abbie O'Connor
Matthew Flynn O'Connor		  
15 DESERT IAN (IRE) (5yo B G)
ARCTIC COSMOS (USA) / HEATHER FEATHER (IRE) / SNURGE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Henry Gettings
Declan Queally		  
16 WILLIETHEBUILDER (IRE) (5yo B G)
ARCADIO (GER) / CRIPPLED COUGAR (IRE) / ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR)		 11st 11lbs Mrs B. Queally
Declan Queally		  
17 C'EST TA CHANCE (FR) (5yo B G)
ELM PARK (GB) / KADIANA (IRE) / GRAND LODGE (USA)		 11st 11lbs Mary Doyle
P.M.J. Doyle		  
18 COSMIC BLIZZARD (IRE) (5yo B G)
ARCTIC COSMOS (USA) / TARA BELLE (IRE) / KAYF TARA (GB)		 11st 11lbs Daniel Boland Kildare (F)
Sam Curling		  
19 JANGO BAIE (FR) (5yo B G)
TIGER GROOM (GB) / TENESSEE (FR) / KAPGARDE (FR)		 11st 11lbs Caitriona Goff
Michael Goff		  
20 MILO MILLER (GB) (5yo B G)
BLACK SAM BELLAMY (IRE) / KILRONAN HIGH (IRE) / MOUNTAIN HIGH (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Mossy Fen Stables Partnership Island (F)
Eamonn M. Doyle		  
21 NO FLIES ON HIM (IRE) (5yo BR G)
WESTERNER (GB) / ZALDA (GB) / ZILZAL (USA)		 11st 11lbs J.P. McManus
Derek O'Connor		  
22 THIS WAY PLEASE (GB) (5yo B G)
SPANISH MOON (USA) / CANTZAGUA (FR) / ZAMBEZI SUN (GB)		 11st 11lbs Desmond Kenneally
Desmond Kenneally		  
23 WILL KNOTT (IRE) (5yo B G)
MALINAS (GER) / ARCAL SUPREME (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Josephine O'Callaghan
Daniel G. Murphy		  

Preview

Colin Bowe has won two of the last three renewals of this race including in 2019 with the subsequent Grade 1 winner Ferny Hollow which will put a lot of the focus on his four potential runners for the 2023 renewal. The market give the best guide as to how these newcomers are likely to fare.

RATHBARRY STUD & SHINNICKS SPAR 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 GOT YOUR BACK (IRE) (6yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / BACK ME UP (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA)		 12st 2lbs Sam Curling
Sam Curling		  
2 HENS TOOTH (IRE) (6yo B G)
GETAWAY (GER) / SAGABOLLEY (IRE) / SAGAMIX (FR)		 12st 2lbs Sam Curling
Sam Curling		  
3 LOWRY'S BAR (IRE) (6yo B G)
MALINAS (GER) / MAC IDOL (IRE) / TURTLE ISLAND (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Sam Curling
Sam Curling		  
4 DRUMCLIFF BAY (IRE) (6yo B G)
YEATS (IRE) / PARK MIST (IRE) / GREAT PALM (USA)		 12st 2lbs Oisin Mahon
John Joseph Murphy		  
5 IRIS DES ISSARDS (FR) (6yo BL G)
BUCK'S BOUM (FR) / OPALINE DU BOUCHAT (FR) / VIDEO ROCK (FR)		 12st 2lbs Oisin Mahon
John Joseph Murphy		  
6 AGENT TEQUILA (IRE) (6yo B G)
GETAWAY (GER) / THREADS OF DESTINY (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd.
Colin Bowe		  
7 REDONDO BEACH (IRE) (6yo B G)
MOUNT NELSON (GB) / GLEN'S GIFT (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 12st 2lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd.
Colin Bowe		  
8 CHIGORIN (IRE) (6yo BR G)
SHANTOU (USA) / DOLLAR D'ESTRUVAL (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 11st 11lbs P. G Davies
P.M.J. Doyle		  
9 CICERO GRIMES (IRE) (6yo B G)
MOUNT NELSON (GB) / VICTORINE (IRE) / UN DESPERADO (FR)		 12st 2lbs Mary Doyle
P.M.J. Doyle		  
10 BLAGTHEBOOKIES (IRE) (6yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / WHO LET DE DOGSOUT (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Gearoid Doyle
Sean Thomas Doyle		  
11 WISE CHILD (IRE) (6yo CH G)
ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR) / SHESAFOXYLADY (IRE) / TRANS ISLAND (GB)		 12st 2lbs Monbeg Partnership
Sean Thomas Doyle		  
12 ARKLE RUA (IRE) (6yo CH G)
OCOVANGO (GB) / GLORY QUEEN (IRE) / TAIPAN (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Kilbegs House Syndicate
Maeve Carlin		  
13 BRAVE ADAM (IRE) (6yo B G)
BRAVE MANSONNIEN (FR) / GENIFIQUE (FR) / NICKNAME (FR)		 12st 2lbs Ciaran John Mooney
Thomas Cooper		  
14 CARN LANE (IRE) (6yo B G)
VENDANGEUR (IRE) / DOMINETTA VITALI (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 12st 2lbs John P. Dwan
John Joseph Hanlon		  
15 CHECK THE SCORE (IRE) (6yo B G)
MAHLER (GB) / SUMMER AGAIN (IRE) / SCORPION (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Matchmaker Syndicate
Robert James		  
16 CUCHCULLAN'S SON (IRE) (6yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / CASTLE JANE (IRE) / WESTERNER (GB)		 12st 2lbs Phyllis O'Rourke
Pat O'Rourke		  
17 DEFINITE CALL (IRE) (6yo B G)
CALIFET (FR) / MAGGIE CONNOLLY (IRE) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB)		 12st 2lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership
Cormac Doyle		  
18 DENEMETHY (IRE) (6yo B G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / UTE ANTIQUE (FR) / ROBIN DES PRES (FR)		 12st 2lbs Gaynestown Stud Partnership
Jonathan M. Fogarty		  
19 GETAGIN (IRE) (6yo B G)
GETAWAY (GER) / BALLCRINA GIRL (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 12st 2lbs Mrs D.P. Magnier & Mrs B.G. Collins
M.P. Collins		  
20 GINGER JONNY (IRE) (6yo CH G)
MIZZOU (IRE) / LADY UPMANSHIP (IRE) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB)		 12st 2lbs Caitriona Goff
Michael Goff		  
21 GREGORIAN DIAMOND (IRE) (6yo GR G)
GREGORIAN (IRE) / TIDES REACH (IRE) / MASTERCRAFTSMAN (IRE)		 12st 2lbs J.P. Baragry
J.P. Baragry		  
22 INTREPIDE SIVOLA (FR) (6yo GR G)
NOROIT (GER) / WILD ROSE BLOOM (FR) / KALDOUNEVEES (FR)		 12st 2lbs Catherine Holden
Ellmarie Holden		  
23 LISLEIGH LAD (IRE) (6yo B G)
DANSANT (GB) / BABIES PRESENT (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 12st 2lbs Ms Eleanor Broderick Avondhu (F)
Ms Eleanor Broderick		  
24 SINTER (IRE) (6yo B G)
DYLAN THOMAS (IRE) / SIWAARA (IRE) / PEINTRE CELEBRE (USA)		 12st 2lbs James Hennelly
William P. Murphy		  
25 USHUAIA DANCER (GB) (6yo B G)
BLUE BRESIL (FR) / FLUSHTOWN VALE (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Pierce Michael Power
Pierce Michael Power		  
26 WHISTLE STOP TOUR (IRE) (6yo B G)
SADDEX (GB) / FOR A WHILE (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 12st 2lbs Tom Keating
Tom Keating		  

Preview

DRUMCLIFF BAY and Iris Des Issards give John Murphy a strong hand in this with the former having shown promise despite an unfortunate start to his career which saw him fail to finish on each of his opening three outings. He was well-beaten by Ismael but that looked a top maiden and his Ballindenisk outing was eye-catching to potentially leave him as the one to beat. He had Denemethy behind him at Ballindenisk, whilst Cicero Grimes could get involved if putting his best foot forward following a recent non-completion at Ballindenisk.

RIORDANS SUPERVALU & AIB FERMOY Mares Winner Of One

Winners Of One - 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 one Point to Point Steeplechase 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 ELUSIVE MAE (IRE) (8yo BR M)
ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL (USA) / ANAAWEEN (USA) / DIESIS (GB)		 12st 2lbs The Three Counties Partnership Laois (F)
William P. Murphy		  
2 MISS DRUSSELL (IRE) (7yo BR M)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / WAIST DEEP (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE)		 12st 2lbs William P. Murphy
William P. Murphy		  
3 ALL THE FEELS (IRE) (6yo B M)
SHANTOU (USA) / PAR STREET (IRE) / DOLPHIN STREET (FR)		 12st 2lbs Mary Doyle
P.M.J. Doyle		  
4 CALL ME MERRY (IRE) (9yo B M)
SHOLOKHOV (IRE) / MERRY QUEEN (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB)		 11st 11lbs Donncha Duggan
Donncha Duggan		  
5 CARRIG WELLS (IRE) (9yo B M)
MORES WELLS (GB) / SUSPENDED (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 11lbs Joseph Anthony Fitzgerald United Hunt (F)
Martin Paul Fitzgerald		  
6 CHOSEN THURSDAY (IRE) (6yo B M)
WELL CHOSEN (GB) / HANSEL MONDAY (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 12st 2lbs Irene T. Walsh
Turlough O'Connor		  
7 DUL AR AGHAIDH (IRE) (7yo B M)
MAHLER (GB) / BUTLERS STORM (IRE) / GLACIAL STORM (USA)		 12st 2lbs The Gifted Syndiacte
Jimmy Kelly		  
8 LAVINIA FONTANA (IRE) (7yo B M)
MILAN (GB) / CHASE THE FAVORITE (IRE) / HUBBLY BUBBLY (USA)		 11st 11lbs Sean Kiernan
Ciaran M. Murphy		  
9 LILLYS GIRL (IRE) (8yo B M)
ARCADIO (GER) / THE WEE GIRL (IRE) / SHERNAZAR (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Robert J. Keane
Dermot McLoughlin		  
10 MA HOEY (IRE) (8yo B M)
MAHLER (GB) / LADY OF FORTUNE (IRE) / SOVEREIGN WATER (FR)		 12st 2lbs Sean Maguire
Eoin C. McCarthy		  
11 ONE FOR DAISY (IRE) (6yo B M)
MAHLER (GB) / DANDAD'S LUCY (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 12st 2lbs John Sayers
Sam Curling		  
12 ROPED IN (IRE) (8yo B M)
PRESENTING (GB) / DUSHION (IRE) / DUSHYANTOR (USA)		 11st 11lbs Geraldine Murphy
Daniel G. Murphy		  
13 TENDER HEART (IRE) (8yo B M)
ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL (USA) / AG DUL SUAS (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA)		 12st 2lbs Conor O'Brien
Eamonn Gallagher		  
14 TROPICAL STREAM (IRE) (10yo B BR M)
MAHLER (GB) / TROPICAL OASIS (IRE) / INDIAN RIVER (FR)		 11st 11lbs Lisa McGrath
R.J. McGrath		  
15 WESTIE ROSE (IRE) (8yo B M)
WESTERNER (GB) / FIELDTOWN (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB)		 12st 2lbs Martina Power
John Martin Walsh		  
16 WHEN AND WHERE (IRE) (10yo B M)
WHERE OR WHEN (IRE) / FOR AN ANGEL (IRE) / TURTLE ISLAND (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Charles P. Keegan
Charles P. Keegan		  

Preview

CARRIG WELLS was placed in mares open company at Ballyvodock a fortnight ago and so should find things a bit easier with the drop in grade here and is a fair benchmark having gone close in the GAIN Final last year. Tender Heart was only denied by a length in a similar race at Ballindenisk before Christmas, whilst Ma Hoey and Roped In are two recent maiden winners that could have a say in things.

COOLMORE & GRANGE STUD Open 4yo+ (Banks Course)

Open Lightweight Race Nomination Banks Course

For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old and upwards, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland, England and Wales. All entries to be nominated by the Master of the Hunt issuing the Hunters Certificate. 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 1/2 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 SHANNON BRIDGE (IRE) (11yo CH G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / BRIDGEQUARTER LADY (IRE) / KING'S RIDE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Gerard Anthony Spain
Sam Curling		  
2 SOME ARE LUCKY (IRE) (13yo B G)
GOLD WELL (GB) / FOREIGN ESTATES (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA)		 12st 2lbs Gerard Anthony Spain
Sam Curling		  
3 LAVINIA FONTANA (IRE) (7yo B M)
MILAN (GB) / CHASE THE FAVORITE (IRE) / HUBBLY BUBBLY (USA)		 11st 11lbs Sean Kiernan
Ciaran M. Murphy		  
4 MICHAEL'S PICK (IRE) (10yo CH G)
PRESENTING (GB) / BORAGH THYME (IRE) / SIMPLY GREAT (FR)		 12st 2lbs Mrs D.A. Love
Ciaran M. Murphy		  
5 THE RED MENACE (IRE) (10yo CH G)
MOUNTAIN HIGH (IRE) / HEATHER SUE (IRE) / TURTLE ISLAND (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Darragh O'Dowd
Ciaran M. Murphy		  
6 ARTIC PEARL (GB) (13yo B G)
SHIROCCO (GER) / MIRANA (IRE) / ELA-MANA-MOU (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Deirdre Brassil
Martin Brassil		  
7 BROOKSWAY FAIR (IRE) (8yo B G)
MAHLER (GB) / BROOK STYLE (IRE) / ALDERBROOK (GB)		 12st 2lbs Harley Dean Dunne
Sam Curling		  
8 DE NORDENER (IRE) (8yo B G)
OCOVANGO (GB) / GIRL FROM DE NORTH (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 12st 2lbs Daniel Boland
Sam Curling		  
9 IHAVENT A CLUE (IRE) (11yo B G)
ARAKAN (USA) / GARRAI ARD (IRE) / IDRIS (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Ashling Daly
Aidan Fitzgerald		  
10 INCHIDALY ROBIN (IRE) (7yo BR G)
ROBIN DES PRES (FR) / JIGGLE JOULES (IRE) / RUDIMENTARY (USA)		 11st 11lbs Owen O'Flynn Duhallow (F)
L.J. Archdeacon		  
11 LOGGAN LADY (IRE) (12yo B M)
BENEFICIAL (GB) / LOGGAN LASS (IRE) / LEADING COUNSEL (USA)		 11st 6lbs John Patrick Walsh
John Patrick Walsh		  
12 SOLOMN GRUNDY (IRE) (14yo B G)
WESTERNER (GB) / MARIKA'S KING (IRE) / KING'S RIDE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Sean Thomas Doyle
Sean Thomas Doyle		  
13 SPACE CADET (IRE) (14yo B G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / SHUIL A HOCHT (IRE) / MOHAAJIR (USA)		 12st 2lbs Gearoid O'Loughlin
Gearoid O'Loughlin		  
14 VITAL ISLAND (IRE) (12yo B G)
TRANS ISLAND (GB) / PERSIAN PEARL (GB) / HURRICANE SKY (AUS)		 12st 2lbs Richard O'Keeffe Killinick (H)
Richard O'Keeffe		  

Preview

The highlight on the card has attracted a number of cross-country specialists and it is hard to get away from those horses that have proven themselves to be experts in the division over the banks in Lingstown. VITAL ISLAND has won no fewer than four times there and was a shade unfortunate not to add to his tally there in November when paying the price for setting a very strong gallop which saw him overhauled by the re-opposing Loggan Lady who is herself a two-time winner over the banks in Lingstown. De Nordener hails from a yard that excels in these races but he has 21 lengths to find with Vital Island from the Ladies Cup at the Punchestown Festival.

GAIN EQUINE NUTRITION & GROVE STUD 6yo+ Maiden (Nov Rdrs)

Maiden Race For 6-Y-O & Upwards Novice Riders
 
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. 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 DEL AMITIR (IRE) (7yo B M)
OCOVANGO (GB) / MINORAS RETURN (IRE) / BOB'S RETURN (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Sam Curling
Sam Curling		  
2 LONGHOUSE STAR (IRE) (7yo B G)
HILLSTAR (GB) / SPARTAN ANGEL (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 12st 2lbs John Duggan Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
3 BILL TANNER (IRE) (7yo B G)
ASK (GB) / SEDUCTIVE DANCE (GB) / GROOM DANCER (USA)		 12st 2lbs John P. Dwan
John Joseph Hanlon		  
4 BOSELLI (IRE) (9yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / CURVACIOUS (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB)		 12st 2lbs Edmund Power
Edmund Power		  
5 FARMERS FUTURE (IRE) (7yo CH G)
OCOVANGO (GB) / MOLLYDOD (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB)		 12st 2lbs Niamh Roche
Miss M. Harding		  
6 GYPSY TANGLE WOMAN (IRE) (7yo B M)
HILLSTAR (GB) / GYPSY LOU (IRE) / LUSO (GB)		 11st 11lbs Tommy Murphy
William P. Murphy		  
7 HUGO ALKO (FR) (7yo GR G)
BALKO (FR) / UGOLINE (FR) / DOM ALCO (FR)		 12st 2lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate
Mary E. Doyle		  
8 IMPERIAL EDDIE (IRE) (7yo B G)
IMPERIAL MONARCH (IRE) / DAWN COURT (GB) / RAKAPOSHI KING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Alexander Ott
Alexander Ott		  
9 KNOCK ON WOOD (IRE) (7yo B G)
GATEWOOD (GB) / SHEASAN (IRE) / ACCORDION (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Con O'Connor & Liam Fenton
R.J. McGrath		  
10 LA SCALA NOTE (IRE) (8yo B M)
MILAN (GB) / MRS KENNEDY (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Noreen White & Seamus Hartigan
Jennifer M. Lee		  
11 LADY VIOLET (IRE) (11yo BR M)
STOWAWAY (GB) / CLOHASS MELODY (IRE) / RUDIMENTARY (USA)		 11st 11lbs Tom Mellerick
Tom Mellerick		  
12 LARK IN THE DARK (IRE) (7yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / PRINCESSE LEIA (FR) / ZAMBEZI SUN (GB)		 12st 2lbs Mrs A.J. Kennedy
A.J. Kennedy		  
13 MOLL CARTY'S MARE (IRE) (12yo B M)
DUBAI DESTINATION (USA) / ON GOOD ADVISE (IRE) / TAIPAN (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Martin Paul Fitzgerald
Martin Paul Fitzgerald		  
14 PAIDIN BEAG (IRE) (7yo B G)
BARELY A MOMENT (AUS) / PADDYS PRIDE (IRE) / INDIAN RIVER (FR)		 12st 2lbs Cobajay Syndicate
Aidan Fitzgerald		  
15 THE BIG BREAC (IRE) (7yo B BR G)
MALINAS (GER) / COURTMAC MEMORIES (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE)		 12st 2lbs John V. Cahill
Damian Murphy		  
16 THE DOLLARLADY (IRE) (7yo CH M)
LIBERTARIAN (GB) / HOWYANOW (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Paul Tobin
Paul Tobin		  
17 WELL ALICE (IRE) (8yo B BR M)
OCOVANGO (GB) / PRESENTING FLORA (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 6lbs Timothy Gerard McAuliffe
Olivia Hegarty		  
18 WHATWOULDITB (IRE) (7yo B G)
GETAWAY (GER) / CLAN MUSIC (IRE) / ACCORDION (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Jeff Murphy
David P. Murphy		  
19 WILD GROUSE (IRE) (7yo B G)
GETAWAY (GER) / COME IN MOSCOW (IRE) / OVER THE RIVER (FR)		 12st 2lbs John Joseph Murphy
John Joseph Murphy		  

Preview

LONGHOUSE STAR could be turned out for the second week in a row but he contested what looked a much stronger maiden at Bellharbour last Sunday when finishing a very creditable third. This could be a nice opportunity for him to get compensation for his final-fence departure at Boulta before Christmas. Boselli has finished placed on a couple of occasions and could be best of the rest.

GLENVIEW STUD & MCCARTHY INSURANCE GROUP 5yo+ Adjacent Maiden

Maiden Race For 5-Y-O & Upwards Adjacent

For Certified Hunters aged 5 years old and upwards only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers holding a valid Hunter Certificate to the following Hunts: Avondhu, Kilworth & Araglen, Coolnakilla and Galtee. Entries to be at discretion of Avondhu Committee. 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 CASTLE RUBY (IRE) (7yo B M)
PRESENTING (GB) / CASTLE GENIE (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 11st 11lbs Dermot McAuliffe
P. Cashman		  
2 DRIPSEY MOON (IRE) (7yo B G)
LET THE LION ROAR (GB) / MY MEMORY (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 12st 2lbs Sharon Kelly
S.M. O'Donoghue		  
3 FARMERS FUTURE (IRE) (7yo CH G)
OCOVANGO (GB) / MOLLYDOD (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB)		 12st 2lbs Niamh Roche
Miss M. Harding		  
4 JESSMAE (IRE) (7yo B G)
MALINAS (GER) / MEADSTOWN MISS (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 12st 2lbs Mrs B. Queally
Declan Queally		  
5 KRIS KIPPEN (IRE) (7yo B M)
FAME AND GLORY (GB) / KRIS KINDLE (IRE) / KRIS KIN (USA)		 11st 6lbs Edmond Kent
Edmond Kent		  
6 LISLEIGH LAD (IRE) (6yo B G)
DANSANT (GB) / BABIES PRESENT (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 12st 2lbs Ms Eleanor Broderick Avondhu (F)
Ms Eleanor Broderick		  
7 MONEY NOW (IRE) (6yo BR G)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / MADASABRUSH (IRE) / MILLENARY (GB)		 12st 2lbs Jeff Murphy
David P. Murphy		  
8 MUMFORD'S MAGIC (IRE) (6yo B G)
DYLAN THOMAS (IRE) / EVESHAM STAR (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 12st 2lbs John Lane & Norah Ahern
Denis Ahern		  
9 PRAY TELL (IRE) (8yo B G)
ASK (GB) / LEADING RANK (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)		 12st 2lbs Desmond Kenneally
Desmond Kenneally		  

Preview

The lightly raced PRAY TELL was only denied by a neck at Kinsale in October on what was his first start for a year and he looks to be the one to side with here fresh from another break. Paul Cashman won this race 12 months ago with Present Fair and his Castle Ruby just missed out on finishing second at Lingstown last time in the dying strides and she could be the main danger ahead of Jessmae who represents the in-form Declan Queally team.
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