LOUGHREA
Gates Open: | 12:00 |
First Race: | 14:00 |
Admission Prices: | €10 |
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Track Biography:
The Galway Blazers have a long history of holding a point-to-point dating back over a hundred years. The hunt dates from the beginning of the 19th century and has established itself as one of the famous Irish Hunts due to the goodwill and generosity of farmers and landowners throughout the county.
We run two meetings a year at Dartfield just outside Loughrea with the first one taking place in October and the second fixture being held in April. The course is situated at Dartfield Horse Museum and heritage centre which is set on 350 acres of parkland just forty minutes from Galway city.
Over the years, Loughrea point-to-point has produced many top national hunt stars such as Bewleys Berry, Boys Hurrah, Brindisi Breeze, Never Compromise and King Johns Castle.
Loughrea Point-to-Point Races
Dartfield,
Kilreekill,
Loughrea,
Co.Galway
H62 Y564
Contact Details
Pauline Gavin - 0872623443
How To Get There
By Road
From the Dublin take the M6 as far as the Ballinasloe West exit 15, and continue on the N6 towards Loughrea/Galway as far as Kilreekil village. Dartfield is half a mile beyond the village on the right hand side of the N6.
From Galway take the M6 and exit at Junction 16 for Loughrea. After approx. three miles on the access road you arrive at a roundabout, take the first exit. Continue past the Portumna Junction for less than a mile, and the entrance to Dartfield will be on your left.
By Air
Loughrea is situated 30 minutes from Galway airport and an hour and 50 minutes from Dublin airport.
Eircode
H62 Y564
Our free parking is situated in the centre of the track which allows race goers to have a clear view of each fence giving you the chance to get up close to the action.
The position of our car park provides you with the ideal location to bring your own picnic if you wanted to base yourself from the boot of the car.
There is toilet and baby changing facilities in the café in the Horse Museum along with portaloos located around the course.
In our bookmakers ring you can view and bet on any off-course races on the day in both England and Ireland.
In between races, spectators can avail of our popular outside caterers who sell everything from burgers and chips to bacon and sausage rolls to keep you full during the course of the afternoon.
Our caterer is located beside the parade ring which means you don’t have to venture too far from the action.
There is also the option of taking a walk up to the café located in the Horse Museum which sells tasty sandwiches and soups along with cakes and treats.
Our outside caterer's sell tea and coffee to keep you warm during your days racing.
The cafe located in the Horse Museum sell a delicious range of hot chocolate drinks along with juices and soft drinks for the younger race goers.
As the track is adjacent to Dartfield Horse Museum, a trip to our point-to-point provides visitors with a choice of attractions to have a look at.
Dartfield Horse Museum is a fascinating place to visit for anyone interested in the Irish horse and its uses down through the years as it houses a room devoted to the Galway Blazers, an Art Gallery with a very comprehensive selection of old and modern paintings and prints and a selection of antiques.
The Museum also houses an excellent Tack and Country clothing shop and an array of beautiful gift items. There is also a Blacksmith’s Forge, where there is a daily demonstration of traditional iron work.
Dartfield also offers walking trails around the 350 acre farm, an array of farm animals as well as horse riding.
Entries
TATTERSALLS NH 4yo Maiden
Weights: 11st 11lbs About 3 Miles
No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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1 | CAUGHTINYOURTRANCE (IRE) (5yo B G) OCOVANGO (GB) / LOYALTY CARD (IRE) / DAYLAMI (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Matthew Flynn O'Connor | Matthew Flynn O'Connor |
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2 | MARKYOURCARD (IRE) (5yo B G) CALIFET (FR) / DONERAILE MILAN (IRE) / MILAN (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Matthew Flynn O'Connor | Matthew Flynn O'Connor |
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3 | BLUE BELLAMY (GB) (5yo B G) BLACK SAM BELLAMY (IRE) / TIGRESSE BLEUE (GB) / BACHELOR DUKE (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Caitriona Goff | Michael Goff |
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4 | JAGERMEISTER TEK (FR) (5yo B G) VIC TOTO (FR) / RUE PALATINE (FR) / MOUNT NELSON (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Caitriona Goff | Michael Goff |
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5 | FURY LAD (IRE) (5yo B G) MILAN (GB) / MUSICAL MADAM (IRE) / MUSICAL PURSUIT (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Matchmaker Syndicate | Robert James |
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6 | ROSSBRIDGE (IRE) (5yo B G) AFFINISEA (IRE) / ROSSBRIDGE LASS (IRE) / CLERKENWELL (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Matchmaker Syndicate | Robert James |
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7 | STUNTMAN STEVE (IRE) (5yo B G) GETAWAY (GER) / MRS BOB (IRE) / MILAN (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Colin Bowe |
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8 | 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 |
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9 | JURANCON (FR) (5yo B G) FREE PORT LUX (GB) / BAMOS (FR) / COASTAL PATH (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Benjamin Halsall | Colin Bowe |
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10 | TOM DONIPHON (FR) (5yo BR G) GREAT PRETENDER (IRE) / LA COURTILLE (FR) / RISK SEEKER (GB) |
11st 11lbs | W.B. Connors | Colin Bowe |
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11 | IMPERIAL FASHION (IRE) (5yo B G) IMPERIAL MONARCH (IRE) / DANTE ANNA (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Laurence Murphy | E. Sheehy |
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12 | WAR CAPTAIN (IRE) (5yo CH G) CONDUIT (IRE) / EOCHLA'S DREAM (IRE) / EXIT TO NOWHERE (USA) |
11st 11lbs | N. O'Reilly | E. Sheehy |
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13 | BEGGARS ROCK (IRE) (5yo B G) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / TRY TRIX (IRE) / TRY PROSPECT (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Raymond Beresford | Raymond Beresford |
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14 | DONNIE DEVITO (IRE) (5yo BR G) SHOLOKHOV (IRE) / PACIFIC PEARL (IRE) / WESTERNER (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Joan Condron | Edward F. Power |
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15 | FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY (IRE) (5yo B G) MAHLER (GB) / BOB ROBIN (IRE) / ROBIN DES PRES (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Cassie Parle | Garrett L. Murphy |
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16 | ITSALLADREAM (IRE) (5yo CH G) MY DREAM BOAT (IRE) / PERILOUSLY (USA) / MR. GREELEY (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Jim O'Neill | Jim O'Neill |
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17 | JACKBACK (FR) (5yo B G) MUHTATHIR (GB) / NULERA (FR) / POLIGLOTE (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Rachel O'Neill | John Joseph Hanlon |
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18 | KING IN THE PARK (IRE) (5yo B G) WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / PRETTYASAPICTURE (GB) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Harley Dean Dunne | Island (F) Harley Dean Dunne |
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19 | OLYMPY DE CERISY (FR) (5yo B G) BRAMETOT (IRE) / GOSPEL MIND (FR) / NAYEF (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Mrs B. Queally | Declan Queally |
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20 | TRASNA NA PAIRCE (IRE) (5yo B G) WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / BETTY'S THE BEST (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Mrs D P Magnier & Veronica Sherwood | Golden Vale (F) P.M.J. Doyle |
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21 | WHATMAKES HONEY B (IRE) (5yo B M) WORKFORCE (GB) / ANOTHER CHANCE (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB) |
11st 6lbs | Baltimore Stables Syndicate | Mary E. Doyle |
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CONNOLLYS RED MILLS & MICHAEL COONEY & SONS LTD 5yo Geldings Maiden
Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles
No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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1 | ISHOLO DU VIVIEN (FR) (6yo B G) VOILADENUO (FR) / SHOLOWISAS (FR) / SHOLOKHOV (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Colin Bowe |
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2 | MOON OVER MEXICO (IRE) (6yo B G) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / ST GREGORY (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Colin Bowe |
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3 | RIDIN SOLO (IRE) (6yo BR G) OCOVANGO (GB) / TAKEMEWITHYOU (GB) / CLASSIC CLICHE (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Colin Bowe |
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4 | TANTUM ERGO (IRE) (6yo B G) LIBERTARIAN (GB) / SNUG BUNCH (IRE) / BAHHARE (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Ruby Ann Syndicate | Colin Bowe |
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5 | BUT I WONT DO THAT (IRE) (6yo CH G) DRAGON PULSE (IRE) / EPISTOLIERE (IRE) / ALZAO (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Daniel Grealish | Gerard Kyne |
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6 | CASH CUT (IRE) (6yo B G) ARCTIC COSMOS (USA) / GOLD CREDIT (IRE) / GOLD WELL (GB) |
11st 11lbs | John Edward Walsh | John Edward Walsh |
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7 | FAMOUS LISS (IRE) (6yo B G) FAMOUS NAME (GB) / LISS AGRAGH (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Eugene M. O'Sullivan | Eugene M. O'Sullivan |
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8 | HOLLOW POCKETS (IRE) (6yo CH G) BEAT HOLLOW (GB) / TETOU (IRE) / PEINTRE CELEBRE (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Thomas A. O'Doherty | Brian Hassett |
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9 | 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 |
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10 | ROE AND CO (IRE) (6yo BR G) MALINAS (GER) / LIMERICK ROSE (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Gearoid Doyle | Sean Thomas Doyle |
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11 | SCOUT MASTER (IRE) (6yo B G) MASTEROFTHEHORSE (IRE) / GOLANTEENA (IRE) / GOLAN (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Caitriona Goff | Michael Goff |
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JIM DERWIN EQUESTRIAN 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 |
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1 | BEACON STORM (IRE) (7yo B M) SEPTEMBER STORM (GER) / CHANCES ORCHARD (IRE) / MILAN (GB) |
11st 6lbs | Neill J. Hurley | Muskerry (F) Alexander Ott |
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2 | ENCINITAS ROSE (IRE) (6yo B M) ALTRUISTIC (IRE) / ALTREGAN TOUCH (IRE) / ROSELIER (FR) |
11st 6lbs | Kiltrogue Stud Racing Syndicate | Gerard Kyne |
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3 | IN MY POCKET (FR) (6yo CH M) BALKO (FR) / NOVA D'AUTEUIL (FR) / LE NAIN JAUNE (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Jim O'Neill | Jim O'Neill |
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4 | IXIGRECZED (FR) (6yo B M) BATHYRHON (GER) / TADJIKE (FR) / SMADOUN (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Eoin Seymour | Eoin Seymour |
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5 | KNOCKANELEIGH GIRL (IRE) (7yo B M) MALINAS (GER) / GAYE WEST (IRE) / WESTERNER (GB) |
11st 6lbs | Mrs B. Queally | Declan Queally |
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6 | SHARE THE JOY (IRE) (8yo B M) KALANISI (IRE) / STASHEDAWAY (IRE) / TREASURE HUNTER (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Timothy B. Conroy | W.J. Lanigan |
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CONNACHT TRIBUNE Open
Open Lightweight Race
For Certified Hunters aged 5 years old and upwards, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland.
No Penalties. 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 |
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1 | AMAULINO (FR) (11yo B G) SAINT DES SAINTS (FR) / SEA WELL (FR) / PISTOLET BLEU (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Claire Watson | R.K. Watson |
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2 | CARNET DE STAGE (IRE) (9yo B G) SCORPION (IRE) / COMERAGH GIRL (IRE) / IMPERIAL BALLET (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Eugene M. O'Sullivan | Eugene M. O'Sullivan |
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3 | DOWN THE HIGHWAY (IRE) (11yo B G) DUKE OF MARMALADE (IRE) / PETIT MOSELLE (IRE) / SADLER'S WELLS (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Coolderry Farm Partnership | Ciaran M. Murphy |
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4 | FOCUS POINT (IRE) (8yo B G) ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR) / THROUGH THE LENS (IRE) / HURRICANE RUN (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Mrs T Hyde | T.E. Hyde |
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5 | FR HUMPHREY (IRE) (16yo CH G) CARLO BANK (IRE) / AN REALT BEAG (IRE) / ALMUTAWAKEL (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Niamh Hennessy | Niamh Hennessy |
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6 | FRANCOIS (FR) (9yo CH G) MUHTATHIR (GB) / FOUR GREEN (FR) / GREEN TUNE (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Baltimore Stables Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Mary E. Doyle |
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7 | ULTIMATE OPTIMIST (IRE) (8yo B G) FAME AND GLORY (GB) / MALABAR ROSE (IRE) / OSCAR SCHINDLER (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Ray Nicholas | Fermanagh (H) D.M. Christie |
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8 | VISIOMAN (FR) (11yo B G) VISION D'ETAT (FR) / LOUMIE (FR) / LOUP SOLITAIRE (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Nathalie Halsall | Benjamin Halsall |
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9 | WRONG DIRECTION (IRE) (14yo B G) WELL CHOSEN (GB) / GUAMA LASS (IRE) / KRAYYAN (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Mrs B. Queally | Declan Queally |
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INHSC 6yo+ Geldings Maiden (Nov Rdrs)
Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles
No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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1 | CANIASKUSOMETHING (IRE) (7yo CH G) ASK (GB) / DEIRDRE'S TOY (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Terence O'Brien | Terence O'Brien |
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2 | MINELLA STAYCATION (IRE) (7yo B G) BEAT HOLLOW (GB) / SOME CATCH (IRE) / SHANTOU (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Terence O'Brien | Terence O'Brien |
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3 | AILL DUBH (IRE) (7yo B G) SHANTOU (USA) / CAPTAIN CAROL (IRE) / CAPTAIN RIO (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Jessica H.E. Riordan | Coolnakilla (H) Mrs. Jeanette Riordan |
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4 | BOB THE BUILDER (IRE) (7yo B G) MALINAS (GER) / EARTHSHAN (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB) |
12st 2lbs | N.J. Heffernan | Ballinagore (H) R.P. Rath |
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5 | CROUCHING TIGER (IRE) (7yo B G) PRESENTING (GB) / CHINA SKY (IRE) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Sam Curling | Sam Curling |
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6 | FINNFARAWAY (GB) (7yo B G) SCHIAPARELLI (GER) / PLAYHARA (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Patrick J. F. Hassett | Patrick J. F. Hassett |
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7 | JOCKS COMIN HOME (IRE) (7yo B G) JET AWAY (GB) / CALUNDRA (IRE) / LUSO (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Turbine Syndicate | Garrett L. Murphy |
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8 | KYLER KANE (IRE) (8yo B G) SAGEBURG (IRE) / CAN U IMAGINE (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Jim O'Keeffe | Conor O'Keeffe |
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9 | REBEL NARDO (IRE) (7yo B G) GETAWAY (GER) / FREILA SHAWLEY (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Rebel Fitz Syndicate | Michael Winters |
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10 | WALLACE OLINGER (IRE) (7yo B G) FAME AND GLORY (GB) / ZENAIDE (IRE) / ZAFFARAN (USA) |
11st 11lbs | B.G. Acheson | Colin Bowe |
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MASTERS OF THE GALWAY BLAZERS 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 |
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1 | DEAR RYTA (IRE) (6yo B M) SHOLOKHOV (IRE) / DEAR BENEFIT (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB) |
11st 6lbs | Eamonn Grainger | Alexander Ott |
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2 | ZELA BELLA (IRE) (7yo CH M) VALIRANN (FR) / CULMORE NATIVE (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA) |
11st 6lbs | Alexander Ott | Alexander Ott |
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3 | AGENT TEQUILA (IRE) (6yo B G) GETAWAY (GER) / THREADS OF DESTINY (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Colin Bowe |
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4 | ALVAREZ ECLIPSE (IRE) (7yo B G) DOUBLE ECLIPSE (IRE) / OSCAR'S GOSSIP (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Gerard T. Cummins | Declan Queally |
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5 | FIONNS CHOICE (IRE) (8yo B BR G) MOUNTAIN HIGH (IRE) / KEELANS CHOICE (IRE) / CROCO ROUGE (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | John J. Harding | Miss M. Harding |
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6 | GETAWAY TRAIN (IRE) (7yo CH G) GETAWAY (GER) / FLAME SUPREME (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Damian Murray & Dominic Murphy | Brian Hassett |
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7 | I SEE YOU NOW (GB) (7yo B G) TELESCOPE (IRE) / TIGER LINE (GB) / KAYF TARA (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Kieran Mahon & Noel Keenan | Fermanagh (H) D.M. Christie |
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8 | LA VEGA MOON (IRE) (6yo B G) PETHER'S MOON (IRE) / LADY DE LA VEGA (FR) / KIZITCA (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Rachel O'Neill | John Joseph Hanlon |
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9 | ONE COOL CITIZEN (IRE) (6yo B G) CHAMPS ELYSEES (GB) / THEATRE MOLE (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Eugene M. O'Sullivan | Eugene M. O'Sullivan |
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10 | PRIVATE RYAN (IRE) (7yo CH G) PRESENTING (GB) / SEA JEWEL (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Henry Chamney | Kildare (F) Sean Thomas Doyle |
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