STRADBALLY

Gates Open: 12:30
First Race: 14:30
Admission Prices: €10 and €5 for OAP's
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Track Biography:

Laois Hunt Foxhounds hold ther bi-annualy Point-to-Point race meetings on the grounds of Stradbally Hall, the venue for the fixtures for over twenty years. Btoh meetings ran at Stradbally are held in the Spring, the first in mid-April and the second in mid-May. Ease of access and the unique setting make this a very popular event.

Stradbally Hall, as it appears today, dates from the middle of the 19th century. Stradbally Hall has been the seat of the Cosby family since the reign of Edward VI. We are very lucky to have such a picturesque setting where spectators have a view of the full course which runs over beautiful parkland.

One of the joys of point-to-point racing is the opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the future stars of Irish racing. Fundamentalist begun his racing career between the flags in the Irish countryside. The Cheltenham Festival winner recorded three wins in the pointing field, the second of which was achieved at Stradbally.

Stradbally Point-to-Point Races

Stradbally Hall,

Stradbally,

Co. Laois

R32 YC5X

 

Contact Details

David  Lalor - 0872542114

How To Get There

By Road:

Stradbally, on the N80, is located 12km from Portlaoise. With the exception of those travelling from the South East, exit the M7 at Junction 15 and take the N80 straight into the town. Stradbally Hall is on the right as you drive down the main street.

If travelling from the South East, take the N80 from Carlow or the N78 from Kilkenny taking a right turn in Castlecomer, to join the N80. Stradbally Hall is on the left as you drive up the main street.

By Air:

Stradbally point-to-point is located an hour and fifteen minutes from Dublin Airport.
 

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A Day At The Races

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Facilities

Free parking is available for all spectators. Disabled persons will be accommodated in a suitable location close to the track and facilities. It is advised that they make themselves known to the stewards who will be clearly identified by “hi-vis” stewards jackets.

Temporary toilets are provided in a number of locations on site.

Changing facilities for babies and toddlers can be provided, if needed, in the ladies changing area.

Disabled persons requiring toilet facilities will be accommodated in the adjoining stable yard at the Equestrian Centre.
 

Food

Outside caterers provide hot food options to order in the form of burgers and chips and similar fast food options. These are located near the parade ring and bookmakers.

The venue lends itself very well to family picnics when the weather is favourable. Separate catering facilities are provided for sponsors and officials.

Also, why not arrive early and enjoy a picnic from your car booth before enjoying a full days racing !
 

Beverages

Coffee Express offer a selection of coffees and hot drinks while the fast food caterers offer soft drinks.

There is no bar on site but there are a number of local hostelries in Stradbally where you can either celebrate a win or alternatively wonder where it all went wrong.

faqs

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

There is no official dress code. Smart casual attire is advised but most importantly, it should be suited to the weather on the day.

Dogs are more than welcome but must be kept on a lead at all times.

Stradbally Hall is a beautiful venue and when the weather is favorable, it is a wonderful setting for an afternoon picnic. We encourage this and have seen many groups enjoy everything from mini BBQ on a sunny afternoon to hot-toddies during chillier weather.

Kid?s entertainment is provided typically in the form of a bouncy castle or a similar attraction depending on the weather.

There is no ATM at the course but there is an ATM in Supervalu which is located across the road from the entrance to Stradbally Hall.

Amenities

Stradbally Hall is a very picturesque venue that is easy to access from all routes. It is well known as the location for the Electric Picnic Festival which is held in September. 

With a superb view of the track, this event is ideal for those who would like to enjoy a picnic while watching the racing.

Parking is available very close to the final fence and finish line.

Children’s entertainment is provided. This is typically a bouncy castle or similar attraction depending on the weather at the time.

Occasionally, supplementary entertainment such as cossack riding, side-saddle and best dressed ladies and gents competitions are organised.

Further information can be found on Laois Hunt Facebook page closer to the date of the event.
 

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Entries

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GOFFS UK SPRING SALE 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 EMPTY NEST (IRE) (6yo B G)
YEATS (IRE) / JALDEMOSA (FR) / CADOUDAL (FR)		 11st 11lbs Tom Keating
Tom Keating		  
2 FEEL DE FEAR (IRE) (6yo BR G)
VALIRANN (FR) / CLONEEN EAGLE (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 11st 11lbs Tom Keating
Tom Keating		  
3 FLUTHER (GB) (6yo CH G)
SHIROCCO (GER) / ANSWER BACK (GB) / BIG BAD BOB (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Tom Keating
Tom Keating		  
4 BONILLA (IRE) (6yo CH G)
NOTNOWCATO (GB) / EDWARDA MOLLY (IRE) / FRUITS OF LOVE (USA)		 11st 11lbs Denis Paul Murphy
Denis Paul Murphy		  
5 MARIAHS FORTUNE (IRE) (6yo B G)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / MARIAH'S WAY (GB) / SHIROCCO (GER)		 11st 11lbs Denis Paul Murphy
Denis Paul Murphy		  
6 HIGHWAY SKYLINE (IRE) (6yo B G)
OCOVANGO (GB) / ROBIN THE GYPSY (IRE) / ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR)		 12st 2lbs Shane Roche Killinick (H)
Shane Roche		  
7 MIDNIGHT SHOW (IRE) (6yo B G)
LEADING LIGHT (IRE) / GLENCREE ROSE (IRE) / LORD OF APPEAL (GB)		 11st 11lbs Richard S. Cotter Conna (H)
Declan Queally		  
8 ANAGLOGS ALPHA (IRE) (6yo B G)
LIBERTARIAN (GB) / ANNILOGS DAUGHTER (IRE) / YASHGAN (GB)		 11st 11lbs Stylebawn Syndicate
Riceal Dunne		  
9 THE POOKA (IRE) (6yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / FLAMING ANNIE (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 11lbs Stylebawn Syndicate
Riceal Dunne		  
10 BACKBYJET (IRE) (6yo B G)
JET AWAY (GB) / BONNY BLACKDOE (IRE) / CLOSE CONFLICT (USA)		 12st 2lbs Ballymaglassan Farm Partnership
V.C. Ward		  
11 BARNWICK (IRE) (6yo B G)
OCOVANGO (GB) / HAYES PRINCESS (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Donal M. Barnwell
D.E. Fitzgerald		  
12 BORN BRAVER (IRE) (6yo B G)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / BORN NOBLE (IRE) / DUSHYANTOR (USA)		 11st 11lbs Paul O'Sullivan
Claire O'Connell		  
13 CREAPAPY (FR) (6yo B G)
CREACHADOIR (IRE) / PRINCESS MIMBO (FR) / EVASIVE (GB)		 12st 2lbs Peter J. Flood
Peter J. Flood		  
14 DUE COURSE (IRE) (6yo BR G)
SAGEBURG (IRE) / A LONG WAY (GB) / GAMUT (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Phyllis O'Rourke
Pat O'Rourke		  
15 FLAUBERT (IRE) (6yo B G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / MADAM BOVARY (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Gaynestown Stud Partnership
Jonathan M. Fogarty		  
16 GALOPIN DE BURG (IRE) (6yo BR G)
SAGEBURG (IRE) / BATREN'S GARDEN (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Ray Fitzgerald
Richard Harding		  
17 GAUGHRAN (IRE) (6yo B G)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / FAST FINISHER (IRE) / WIZARD KING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Mrs Sharon Slattery
Andrew Slattery		  
18 HARVEYSHONOR (IRE) (6yo CH G)
LEADING LIGHT (IRE) / CAILINS HONOUR (IRE) / CITY HONOURS (USA)		 11st 11lbs Joanne Morrissey
Colin Bowe		  
19 HOWDIE DO DEE (IRE) (6yo BR G)
ZAMBEZI SUN (GB) / LAKESHORE LODGE (IRE) / TAIPAN (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Harley Dean Dunne
Harley Dean Dunne		  
20 MONEY NOW (IRE) (6yo BR G)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / MADASABRUSH (IRE) / MILLENARY (GB)		 11st 11lbs Jeff Murphy
David P. Murphy		  
21 PARISH WELL (IRE) (6yo CH G)
PARISH HALL (IRE) / CULLETONS WELL (IRE) / MOROZOV (USA)		 11st 11lbs James Dunne
Susan O'Gorman		  
22 PRINCE FROM MILAN (IRE) (6yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / PRINCESSE ROONEY (FR) / BABY TURK (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Michael F. O'Neill
Jason O'Reilly		  
23 SINTER (IRE) (6yo B G)
DYLAN THOMAS (IRE) / SIWAARA (IRE) / PEINTRE CELEBRE (USA)		 11st 11lbs James Hennelly
William P. Murphy		  
24 THE MOON AND ME (IRE) (6yo B G)
ASK (GB) / MOON CATCHER (GB) / KAHYASI (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Lisa & Ronan Kelly
Francis J. Flood		  
25 TWOPLACESATONETIME (IRE) (6yo BR G)
SAGEBURG (IRE) / DAMANGO (IRE) / SHOLOKHOV (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Noel F. Glynn
Noel F. Glynn		  
26 URANUS D'ARTAIX (FR) (6yo B G)
KITKOU (FR) / PAQUITA D'ARTAIX (FR) / PASTERNAK (GB)		 11st 11lbs Cobajay Syndicate
Aidan Fitzgerald		  
27 WILDER DAYS (IRE) (6yo BR G)
WESTERNER (GB) / TISONLYME (IRE) / MOSCOW SOCIETY (USA)		 11st 11lbs Karen Hannon
John F. O'Neill		  
28 WISE CHILD (IRE) (6yo CH G)
ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR) / SHESAFOXYLADY (IRE) / TRANS ISLAND (GB)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Partnership
Sean Thomas Doyle		  

Preview

This looks to be quite an open race on paper but SINTER is the horse that catches the eye. He was the subject of notable market support at Stowlin recently, and although that money went astray when he finished fourth, he was beaten less than five lengths in what was an improvement on his debut. He could be the one to follow here ahead of The Moon And Me who finished fifth on debut at Fairyhouse. Parish Well and Creapapy are others open to improvement.

ASHBOURNE MEATS Winner Of Two

Winners Of Two

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 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 BARTON SNOW (IRE) (7yo B G)
SNOW SKY (GB) / ACADEMY ROSE (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 11lbs William P. Murphy
William P. Murphy		  
2 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		  
3 BENEFITS JEU (IRE) (9yo BR G)
SCORPION (IRE) / AINES BENEFIT (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 11st 11lbs Denis William Moore Killinick (H)
Denis William Moore		  
4 BOSELLI (IRE) (9yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / CURVACIOUS (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB)		 11st 11lbs Edmund Power
Edmund Power		  
5 EMPTY NEST (IRE) (6yo B G)
YEATS (IRE) / JALDEMOSA (FR) / CADOUDAL (FR)		 11st 11lbs Tom Keating
Tom Keating		  
6 IVEGOTDAPOWER (IRE) (6yo B G)
IMPERIAL MONARCH (IRE) / MAGGIE POWER (IRE) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB)		 12st 2lbs Connie Rooney
J.P. Brennan		  
7 ROMEO MAGICO (IRE) (6yo B G)
AFFINISEA (IRE) / CYCLONE LORRAINE (IRE) / STOWAWAY (GB)		 11st 11lbs Emmet Mullins
Emmet Mullins		  
8 TWOPLACESATONETIME (IRE) (6yo BR G)
SAGEBURG (IRE) / DAMANGO (IRE) / SHOLOKHOV (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Noel F. Glynn
Noel F. Glynn		  
9 WAR CALL (FR) (8yo GR G)
MARTALINE (GB) / BOURBONNAISE (FR) / MANSONNIEN (FR)		 11st 11lbs Sam Curling
Sam Curling		  
10 WILDFIELD IVY (IRE) (9yo B M)
ALKAADHEM (GB) / ALLEZ VITE (IRE) / BROKEN HEARTED (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Michael Gerard Kinsella
James M. Barcoe		  

Preview

POUR ME A DOUBLE was outstayed by a nice type in testing ground at Necarne last time, and the return to a sounder surface should be rewarded as he does have the eye-catching form of having beaten a subsequent hunter chase winner before that. Romeo Magico has switched stables since taking an unplaced maiden at Castlelands, whilst Ivegotdapower won a big-field maiden at Dromahane and should also be in the shake up.

TATTERSALLS NH 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:- Laois, Golden Vale,
Ormond, South Westmeath, Westmeath Foxhounds, Westmeath Harriers, Kildare, Carlow Farmers, Kilkenny, North Kilkenny, Tipperary (F) and North Tipperary. 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 FINE AS WINE (IRE) (6yo B M)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / KRIS KRYSTAL (IRE) / KRIS KIN (USA)		 11st 11lbs Cobajay Syndicate
Aidan Fitzgerald		  
2 URANUS D'ARTAIX (FR) (6yo B G)
KITKOU (FR) / PAQUITA D'ARTAIX (FR) / PASTERNAK (GB)		 11st 11lbs Cobajay Syndicate
Aidan Fitzgerald		  
3 BEAUTIFUL MOMENT (IRE) (7yo BR G)
BARELY A MOMENT (AUS) / KILLMALEARY CHOSEN (IRE) / WELL CHOSEN (GB)		 11st 11lbs John G. Cummins
John G. Cummins		  
4 CHAMPAGNE DAWN (IRE) (7yo B G)
SHANTOU (USA) / MORNING CALM (GB) / MONTJEU (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Roisin Hickey
Roisin Hickey		  
5 CHATEAU ELAN (IRE) (7yo B G)
MUSTAMEET (USA) / WOODVILLA LAST (IRE) / MR COMBUSTIBLE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Peter Cribbin
Peter Cribbin		  
6 FLOYD COLLINS (IRE) (6yo B G)
FAMOUS NAME (GB) / GOLDEN MOLE (IRE) / GOLD WELL (GB)		 12st 2lbs Kay Russell
E. J. O'Grady		  
7 KINGTHOMAS (IRE) (6yo CH G)
DYLAN THOMAS (IRE) / AROTIE (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 12st 2lbs Cathal Healy
Cathal Healy		  
8 KNOCKIEL SYNGE (IRE) (10yo B G)
MOROZOV (USA) / KNOCKIEL SPIRIT (IRE) / OVERBURY (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Teresa Flood Kildare (F)
Peter J. Flood		  
9 MICK MIXY (GB) (10yo B G)
FAIR MIX (IRE) / BOA (GB) / MTOTO (GB)		 11st 11lbs Ray Joseph Doyle
Sue O'Doherty		  
10 MINELLA MIRACLE (IRE) (6yo BR G)
GETAWAY (GER) / FIRTH OF FIVE (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 12st 2lbs Mary K. Murphy
Edward F. Power		  
11 MINELLA STORYTIME (IRE) (6yo B G)
SHANTOU (USA) / CARRIGMOORNA HOLLY (IRE) / BEAT HOLLOW (GB)		 12st 2lbs Stotytellers Syndicate
Enda Bolger		  
12 MR MO (IRE) (6yo GR G)
PALAVICINI (USA) / RHEBAN LASS (IRE) / EUROBUS (IRE)		 11st 11lbs K S M Syndicate
Mark Fahey		  
13 SINTER (IRE) (6yo B G)
DYLAN THOMAS (IRE) / SIWAARA (IRE) / PEINTRE CELEBRE (USA)		 12st 2lbs James Hennelly
William P. Murphy		  
14 SUNSHINE AND SEA (IRE) (6yo B M)
AFFINISEA (IRE) / SUNSHINE HAVEN (IRE) / SUNSHINE STREET (USA)		 11st 11lbs Maurice O'Brien
Louise G. Lyons		  
15 TRIBAL GLORY (IRE) (6yo CH G)
MAHLER (GB) / EMILY'S PRINCESS (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 12st 2lbs Nicki McCarthy
Ian McCarthy		  
16 ZEENAT (IRE) (7yo CH M)
MAMOOL (IRE) / MY KATIE (IRE) / CLASSIC CLICHE (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Louis Robinson
D E Prendergast		  

Preview

SINTER is also entered earlier in the card and whichever of the possible engagements that he takes up on this card he looks to be the one to beat after his latest Stowlin effort. Fine As Wine is on something of a recovery mission after disappointing last time but has strong form in the book and should be up to winning a race like this, whilst Knockiel Synge has the experience to get involved in the place battle here.

MEADOW MEATS Mares Open

Open Lightweight Race - Mares

For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old and upwards, Mares only, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland. 4-Y-O Maidens excluded. No Penalties.

(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 GOLD CREEK (IRE) (10yo B M)
GOLD WELL (GB) / BELLE BORA (IRE) / ALDERBROOK (GB)		 11st 11lbs Sam Curling
Sam Curling		  
2 LA FELINE (FR) (9yo B M)
MARTALINE (GB) / NAKOTA RAG (FR) / NIKOS (GB)		 11st 11lbs J. O'Leary Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
3 SIDE SHOW (IRE) (6yo B M)
CHAMPS ELYSEES (GB) / SISTER SARAGH (IRE) / ASTARABAD (USA)		 11st 11lbs James P. Dunne
Sam Curling		  
4 COOLROE LADY (IRE) (8yo B M)
MILAN (GB) / SURF LIKE A LADY (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Cian Joseph Warren
Benjamin Halsall		  
5 GETAWAYROONEY (IRE) (10yo B M)
GETAWAY (GER) / PRINCESSE ROONEY (FR) / BABY TURK (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Michael F. O'Neill
Jason O'Reilly		  
6 NOTHINBUTTIME (IRE) (9yo B M)
STOWAWAY (GB) / OTHER SALSA (FR) / KINGSALSA (USA)		 11st 11lbs Lorraine Hart
Jordan Hart		  
7 THEBLAZEN QUEEN (IRE) (6yo CH M)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / MULLAGH ABU (IRE) / MULL OF KINTYRE (USA)		 11st 11lbs Richard Dunne
M.O. Quigley		  

Preview

La Feline has won six times this season and is the one to beat here in the final mares open of the campaign. On the pick of her form Getawayrooney would be the biggest danger, however she has come up second best against La Feline twice this season and has lost her form somewhat of late.

DESIGN OPTIONS 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 Miles  

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 CHITCHAT SALLY (IRE) (8yo B M)
EL SALVADOR (IRE) / TALKIN TINA (IRE) / TALKIN MAN (CAN)		 11st 6lbs Jim O'Keeffe
Conor O'Keeffe		  
2 DELIAS PET (IRE) (9yo BR M)
STOWAWAY (GB) / CELLAR DOOR (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Claire Doyle
Timothy Doyle		  
3 FOXY DIVA (IRE) (7yo B M)
MILAN (GB) / OTHER SALSA (FR) / KINGSALSA (USA)		 11st 11lbs Sheila Mangan
Dermot McLoughlin		  
4 HOLLYWOOD HARMON (IRE) (7yo B M)
ASK (GB) / LOCAL LINGO (IRE) / CROCO ROUGE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Stephanie Hennessy
Joseph Hennessy		  
5 LINDA'S LASHES (FR) (8yo BR M)
LINDA'S LAD (GB) / TROFEE DORE (FR) / COUNTRY REEL (USA)		 11st 11lbs Blackhall Stables Partnership
Paul Martin Pierce		  
6 NEAT LOCALITY (IRE) (7yo B M)
ASK (GB) / BACK TO ROOST (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Harley Dean Dunne Island (F)
Harley Dean Dunne		  
7 SAPHIRE SAVIOUR (IRE) (7yo B M)
SHANTOU (USA) / GLEN SUPREME (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)		 11st 11lbs William P. Murphy
William P. Murphy		  
8 SKY LUNA (IRE) (7yo B M)
SNOW SKY (GB) / BAY OF ISLANDS (IRE) / MOROZOV (USA)		 11st 6lbs Patrick T. Morrissey
Patrick T. Morrissey		  
9 STELLAR SYMPHONY (IRE) (9yo B M)
MAHLER (GB) / RARE BENEFIT (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 11st 6lbs Edmond Kent
Edmond Kent		  
10 THE KIDS CHOICE (IRE) (7yo B M)
SHOLOKHOV (IRE) / THE KIDS DANTE (IRE) / PHARDANTE (FR)		 11st 11lbs Josephine Gallagher
Eamonn Gallagher		  
11 VICTORIA WALK (IRE) (7yo B M)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / OUR VICTORIA (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Nora Furlong
Colin Bowe		  
12 YOU NO ME TOO WELL (IRE) (9yo B M)
DOYEN (IRE) / TIGRERA (IRE) / HELISSIO (FR)		 11st 6lbs Cobajay Syndicate
Aidan Fitzgerald		  

Preview

THE KIDS CHOICE comes here fresh from a career best effort at Dromahane last month, a race which would have received a form boost had the horse who finished behind her in fourth not fallen at the last in Grennan last week when looking the likely winner. She could have the measure of the experienced Stellar Symphony, with Neat Locality in good form of late which would also bring her into contention.

LALOR FAMILY 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 midnight 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 KNOCKIEL SYNGE (IRE) (10yo B G)
MOROZOV (USA) / KNOCKIEL SPIRIT (IRE) / OVERBURY (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Teresa Flood Kildare (F)
Peter J. Flood		  
2 MATTHEWS HILL (IRE) (8yo B G)
KALANISI (IRE) / INCAS ARTICLE (IRE) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB)		 12st 2lbs Teresa Flood
Peter J. Flood		  
3 BELIEVE THAT (IRE) (10yo B G)
FROZEN FIRE (GER) / SYCAMORE LITE (IRE) / BACH (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Thomas James Forbes West Waterford (F)
J.P. O'Keeffe		  
4 BIG BATTLE (IRE) (7yo B G)
QUEST FOR PEACE (IRE) / EMILY VARD (IRE) / MR COMBUSTIBLE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs J.P. Flavin
J.P. Flavin		  
5 BOB THE BUILDER (IRE) (7yo B G)
MALINAS (GER) / EARTHSHAN (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB)		 12st 2lbs N.J. Heffernan Ballinagore (H)
R.P. Rath		  
6 BOSELLI (IRE) (9yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / CURVACIOUS (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB)		 12st 2lbs Edmund Power
Edmund Power		  
7 CHAMPAGNE DAWN (IRE) (7yo B G)
SHANTOU (USA) / MORNING CALM (GB) / MONTJEU (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Roisin Hickey
Roisin Hickey		  
8 FINNFARAWAY (GB) (7yo B G)
SCHIAPARELLI (GER) / PLAYHARA (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Patrick J. F. Hassett
Patrick J. F. Hassett		  
9 HAND IT OVER (IRE) (9yo B G)
IMPERIAL MONARCH (IRE) / EXECUTIVE ROCK (IRE) / TOPANOORA (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Cathal Healy
Cathal Healy		  
10 IMPERIAL RULE (IRE) (7yo B G)
IMPERIAL MONARCH (IRE) / OUR NED (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA)		 12st 2lbs Liam Neilan
John Neilan		  
11 KERRIGAN (IRE) (7yo B G)
DYLAN THOMAS (IRE) / MELANJO (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 12st 2lbs Huntsman Racing Syndicate
Raymond Hurley		  
12 LORD OSCAR (IRE) (9yo B G)
OSCAR (IRE) / KAUTO MILL ROSE (FR) / BONBON ROSE (FR)		 11st 11lbs M.O. Cullinane
Ian McCarthy		  
13 MIDNIGHT EUGENE (IRE) (7yo B G)
BARELY A MOMENT (AUS) / CHEPSKI (IRE) / PILSUDSKI (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Donncha Duggan
Donncha Duggan		  
14 RADHARC NA SLAINE (IRE) (7yo B G)
JET AWAY (GB) / ALSTROEMERIA (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA)		 12st 2lbs Ken Bolger
Susan O'Gorman		  
15 RIPPLESINTHESAND (IRE) (7yo B G)
OCOVANGO (GB) / CALL HER SOMETHING (IRE) / HERON ISLAND (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Mr & Mrs Mark Whitney Partnership
Donal McInerney		  
16 SEATTLE SEAHAWK (IRE) (7yo B BR G)
PRESENTING (GB) / SUPREME BREDA (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)		 11st 11lbs Miss. Maria Kavanagh
Colin Bowe		  
17 TENNESSEE WHISKEY (IRE) (7yo B BR G)
ARCADIO (GER) / CASTLEQUARTER LASS (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership
Cormac Doyle		  
18 THE BROWN SON (IRE) (9yo B G)
LET THE LION ROAR (GB) / LETTREEN ROSE (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)		 12st 2lbs John Patrick Walsh Shillelagh & District (F)
John Patrick Walsh		  
19 TUFF DAYS (IRE) (7yo CH G)
ASK (GB) / BALLYBRICKEN FERN (IRE) / BACH (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Mary M. Hayes
Michael Barry		  
20 WHATWOULDITB (IRE) (7yo B G)
GETAWAY (GER) / CLAN MUSIC (IRE) / ACCORDION (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Jeff Murphy
David P. Murphy		  

Preview

Having filled the runners-up spot in each of his last two starts, TUFF DAYS could gain a deserved success here. That are no shortage of potential dangers, with Matthews Hill having finished second in the Bishopscourt Cup at the Punchestown Festival chief amongst them, alongside his stable companion Knockiel Synge, and the likes of Radharc Na Slaine and Imperial Rule.
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