MOIRA

Gates Open: 11:30
First Race: 13.00
Admission Prices: £10
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Track Biography:

Formed in 1825, The Iveagh Foxhounds hunt is a famous hunt that has its place in Baily’s chronology of master ship. The Iveagh hunt hosts two point-to-points during the season, an Autmun fixture and a Spring fixture.

There has been many notable performances over the years at the Iveagh hunt santioned race meeting, Grade One winner Roi Du Mee made his only point-to-point appearance at the fixture when he won in October 2016.

Our point-to-point is nestled in the beautiful Northern Ireland countryside and is a perfect day out for all the family.

Moira Point-to-Point Races

Bell’s Hill,

Maralin,

Craigavon,

Co. Armagh

BT67 0LZ

Contact Details

Gareth Black - 00447729238998
 

How To Get There

By Road

From Dublin – Take the M1 from the city and follow the road for Belfast until you see signs for Moira. From Moira town follow signs for the point-to-point.

From Belfast- Take the M1 until Moira. From Moira follow the signs for the point-to-point which is located on the A3.

By Air

Our point-to-point is located 30 minutes from Belfast International airport and 30 minutes from Belfast city airport.

Postcode

BT67 0LZ

Did You Know?

“In May 2002 leading national hunt trainer Gordon Elliott rode a double at Maralin point-to-point.”.

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A Day At The Races

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Amenities

Facilities

We have free parking for spectators and sections that can be used to facilitate disabled parking with clear views of the track along with a man-made bank to help with viewing.

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

As we are an outdoor event that only happens once a year, many of our facilities are only temporary which adds to the real character of the event. We do of course have a number of portaloos, catering options and much more to ensure you have a very pleasant experience with us.

We have an on-course bar which can also provide a bit of shelter in a case of shower!

 

Food

Our outside food caterers are located beside the parade ring and bookies.

They sell an array of hot food options such as burgers, chips, sausages and chicken goujons to keep you full for the day.

All patrons are welcome to pack a picnic style lunch to enjoy during the races.

 

Beverages

Race goers can purchase teas, coffees and soft drinks 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.

There is something to suit all race-goers.

faqs

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

No, we do not have an official dress code however we advise our racegoers to come prepared for all types of weather. Warm clothes, wellies and umbrellas are advised.

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.

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 the nearby town of Moira which is only a short drive from the point-to-point.

Amenities

Moira point-to-point is the perfect day out for the family in Northern Ireland located only 30 minutes from Belfast city centre which makes it extremely accessible for visitors to combine a city break with a day out in the countryside.

Also as an added bonus for parents all children U16 have free admission.

Moira is very lucky to have a selection of award winning restaurants within the town such as Wine & Brine, The Fat Gherkin and McCartney’s.
 

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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 BALLYBRITTAS (IRE) (5yo B G)
CHAMPS ELYSEES (GB) / TCHOUINA (FR) / BROADWAY FLYER (USA)		 11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison
Caroline McCaldin		  
2 HURLERSHILL (GB) (5yo B BR G)
GETAWAY (GER) / CRACK ON GIRL (GB) / MILAN (GB)		 11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison
Cormac Abernethy		  
3 JIM THE WOLF (FR) (5yo GR G)
JOSHUA TREE (IRE) / CARLADOUN (FR) / ROLI ABI (FR)		 11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison Co.Down (S)
Caroline McCaldin		  
4 BOLD FURY (IRE) (5yo B G)
CALIFET (FR) / LADY DENISA (GB) / SIR PERCY (GB)		 11st 11lbs William Ross Crawford
William Ross Crawford		  
5 SAINT KRISTOBAL (FR) (5yo B G)
JEU ST ELOI (FR) / BELLE JOSEE (FR) / MERLINO MAGO (GB)		 11st 11lbs Warren Ewing
Warren Ewing		  
6 COUNTRY PARK (IRE) (5yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / GLACIAL DRIFT (GB) / RAIL LINK (GB)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd.
Colin Bowe		  
7 HARRENHAL (IRE) (5yo B G)
DOYEN (IRE) / CRYSTAL MIST (GB) / DALAKHANI (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd.
Colin Bowe		  
8 LA HIGUERA (IRE) (5yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / OMYN SUPREME (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd.
Colin Bowe		  
9 SOLDIER UNKNOWN (IRE) (5yo B G)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / WILD RHUBARB (GB) / HERNANDO (FR)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd.
Colin Bowe		  
10 ROARING CONQUEST (IRE) (5yo B G)
DOYEN (IRE) / BEALATH CHAMP (IRE) / ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR)		 11st 11lbs Denis Paul Murphy
Denis Paul Murphy		  
11 SKUNA BAY (IRE) (5yo B G)
MAHLER (GB) / MISS ISLAND (IRE) / DR MASSINI (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Denis Paul Murphy
Denis Paul Murphy		  
12 GALE FORCE JET (GB) (5yo B G)
JET AWAY (GB) / GALE FORCE LUCEY (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Henry Chamney Kildare (F)
Sean Thomas Doyle		  
13 TROJAN DU BERLAIS (IRE) (5yo B G)
CLOVIS DU BERLAIS (FR) / TROJAN LASS (IRE) / ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR)		 11st 11lbs Gearoid Doyle
Sean Thomas Doyle		  
14 BORN IN THE WEST (IRE) (5yo B G)
WESTERNER (GB) / LUCINDA GREY (IRE) / LUSO (GB)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership
Cormac Doyle		  
15 DARK SOLDIER (IRE) (5yo B G)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / LADY PIPPA (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Cullen House Syndicate
Matthew Flynn O'Connor		  
16 DRUMNASOO (IRE) (5yo B G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / DRAPERS HILL (IRE) / WINGED LOVE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Kelly E. Crawford
William Ross Crawford		  
17 HANDSTANDS (IRE) (5yo BR G)
GETAWAY (GER) / WATTLE BRIDGE (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Mary Turley
Patrick Eugene Turley		  
18 JACKADY (FR) (5yo B G)
VOILADENUO (FR) / VAKARADE TALISKER (FR) / VATORI (FR)		 11st 11lbs Peter J. Flood
Peter J. Flood		  
19 JACKPOT CAUVELIERE (FR) (5yo CH G)
KAMSIN (GER) / SENANQUE (IRE) / PIVOTAL (GB)		 11st 11lbs S.R.B. Crawford East Antrim (H)
S.R.B. Crawford		  
20 JAZZ DE COTTE (FR) (5yo B G)
FLY WITH ME (FR) / VAHINE DE COTTE (FR) / FREEDOM CRY (GB)		 11st 11lbs P.J. McBurney
Gerald Quinn		  
21 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		  
22 MOON PHASES (IRE) (5yo CH G)
OL' MAN RIVER (IRE) / EL EIGHTY TWELVE (IRE) / MAHLER (GB)		 11st 11lbs R Tector
Robert Tector		  
23 SUMMER JAM (IRE) (5yo B G)
CHAMPS ELYSEES (GB) / EGRETTA (IRE) / MOTIVATOR (GB)		 11st 11lbs Caitriona Goff
Michael Goff		  
24 WHOS COMING NOW (IRE) (5yo B G)
SALUTINO (GER) / AKASHA (IRE) / STOWAWAY (GB)		 11st 11lbs Grainne Bennett
Grainne Bennett		  
25 WILLOWS SHADOW (IRE) (5yo B G)
LAURO (GER) / WHATABOUTHER (IRE) / COURT CAVE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Cian Hughes
Cian Hughes		  

Preview

A Ballycrystal double last Sunday has already taken Colin Bowe to the nine-winner mark for the season, and LA HIGUERA could further boost that strike rate. The Walk In The Park gelding finished third at Bartlemy on debut and should be better suited by the great test here. The potentially re-opposing Trojan Du Berlais has three lengths to find with him from Bartlemy, whilst the more experience Ballybrittas has more recent form to his name having finished fourth at Portrush on his stable debut.

DENNISON JCB 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 CRESTHILL (IRE) (6yo B G)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / FASHION TARGET (IRE) / BROKEN HEARTED (IRE)		 11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison
Cormac Abernethy		  
2 MILLFORD HILL (IRE) (6yo BR G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / WHICH THISTLE (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE)		 12st 2lbs W.W. Dennison
Caroline McCaldin		  
3 MOON OVER MEXICO (IRE) (6yo B G)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / ST GREGORY (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 12st 2lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd.
Colin Bowe		  
4 PRIMITIC (FR) (6yo B G)
CREACHADOIR (IRE) / SISTADENN (FR) / APSIS (GB)		 11st 11lbs Anna Stokes Tipperary (F)
N. Stokes		  
5 HESTHEBOYCANDOIT (IRE) (6yo CH G)
NOTNOWCATO (GB) / LEISH OSCAR (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Dermot O'Brien
S. Michael Millar		  
6 RIVER AGENT (IRE) (6yo B G)
OL' MAN RIVER (IRE) / AGENT WALKER (IRE) / WESTERNER (GB)		 11st 11lbs Catherine Murphy
Denis Paul Murphy		  
7 SOME BRO (IRE) (6yo B G)
SAGEBURG (IRE) / SOME SISTER (IRE) / DR MASSINI (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Brenda Cunningham
Brian A. Hamilton		  
8 SYR MAFFOS (IRE) (6yo B G)
MOUNT NELSON (GB) / MAPLE MONS (IRE) / GREAT EXHIBITION (USA)		 11st 11lbs Amy Christie
D.M. Christie		  

Preview

SYR MAFFOS may have been a beaten favourite at Portrush a fortnight ago but he is worth a second chance here in what will be another small-field contest. He ran his race that day and sets the standard coming into this. Primitic offered promise on his debut around here in April, but could was never really involved on his return to action Tinahely, and so it is the Wilson Dennison pair of Millford Hill and Cresthill that come into the race in better form.

ALBERT BARTLETT 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 COMMANDER OF TEN (IRE) (7yo B G)
DOYEN (IRE) / SOME SPORT (IRE) / KALANISI (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Cobajay Syndicate Carlow Farmers (F)
Aidan Fitzgerald		  
2 YOU NO ME TOO WELL (IRE) (9yo B M)
DOYEN (IRE) / TIGRERA (IRE) / HELISSIO (FR)		 11st 6lbs Cobajay Syndicate
Aidan Fitzgerald		  
3 BALLYBENTRAGH (IRE) (7yo B G)
FAME AND GLORY (GB) / SHUIL DORCHA (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA)		 12st 2lbs David Maxwell
D.M. Christie		  
4 SIFAKA (IRE) (9yo GR G)
PRESENTING (GB) / ROSEY RAMBLER (IRE) / ROSELIER (FR)		 11st 11lbs D.M. Christie
D.M. Christie		  
5 JOHN THE SPARK (GB) (7yo B G)
TELESCOPE (IRE) / TALLY EM UP (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 11lbs Stephen O'Connor
Ian Patrick Donoghue		  
6 PRIVATE RYAN (IRE) (7yo CH G)
PRESENTING (GB) / SEA JEWEL (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 11lbs Henry Chamney Kildare (F)
Sean Thomas Doyle		  
7 SPRINGTIME PROMISE (IRE) (7yo B M)
FAME AND GLORY (GB) / REMATCH (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Oran McGill
Gary McGill		  

Preview

BALLYBENTRAGH should step forward from his first start for new connections at Portrush and is ten to gain a second career success here at the expense of Springtime Promise who was in herself an eye-catching maiden winner on that same Portrush card. Of the others, Commander Of Ten won his maiden with plenty in hand last Sunday in Ballycrystal and cannot be discounted.

TATTERSALLS NH 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 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 BALLYGELLY (IRE) (6yo B M)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / INDIAN LOVE (FR) / INDIAN DANEHILL (IRE)		 11st 11lbs P.J. McBurney
Gerald Quinn		  
3 FARFROMNOWHERE (IRE) (6yo B M)
SHIROCCO (GER) / NOWHERE FAST (IRE) / JEREMY (USA)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd.
Colin Bowe		  
4 IDEAL DILEMMA (IRE) (6yo B M)
MAHLER (GB) / NICE IDEA (IRE) / TIKKANEN (USA)		 11st 11lbs Dolores Swan Connolly
D.M. Christie		  
5 PENTHOUSE POPPET (IRE) (7yo B M)
GETAWAY (GER) / CONORS MIRACLE (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Kerri McBratney Co.Down (S)
C.A. McBratney		  
6 STRUELL DUCHESS (IRE) (10yo B M)
SEPTEMBER STORM (GER) / STRUELL EMPRESS (IRE) / LAHIB (USA)		 11st 11lbs Judith Todd
Judith Todd		  

Preview

It is hard to oppose anything coming out of the Gerald Quinn yard at the moment, and BALLYGELLY is likely to be sent off as a warm favourite for this after she chased home the vastly more experienced Springtime Promise at Portrush on debut. All Loved Up was still involved when departing three-out at Loughanmore last Saturday, and ranks as a danger, while Farfromnowhere is an interesting newcomer from the Colin Bowe team that cost E40,000 at the sales.

RANDOX HEALTH Open (Graded Winners Excluded)

Open Lightweight Race - Graded Winners Excluded

For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old and upwards, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland, which have not won a Grade 1, 2 or 3 Hurdle or Steeplechase under any Rules of Racing or Steeplechasing in any Country. 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 FERNS LOCK (GB) (7yo B G)
TELESCOPE (IRE) / RATTLIN (GB) / BOLLIN ERIC (GB)		 12st 2lbs Ray Nicholas
D.M. Christie		  
2 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		  
3 AMAULINO (FR) (11yo B G)
SAINT DES SAINTS (FR) / SEA WELL (FR) / PISTOLET BLEU (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Claire Watson
R.K. Watson		  
4 BRAESIDE (IRE) (10yo B G)
PRESENTING (GB) / THE KIDS DANTE (IRE) / PHARDANTE (FR)		 12st 2lbs Katy Nolan
Susan O'Gorman		  
5 FOCUS POINT (IRE) (8yo B G)
ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR) / THROUGH THE LENS (IRE) / HURRICANE RUN (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Mrs T Hyde
T.E. Hyde		  
6 JAY BEE WHY (IRE) (9yo B G)
YEATS (IRE) / LADY BERNIE (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)		 12st 2lbs Mrs T Hyde Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
7 PLAN OF ATTACK (IRE) (11yo B G)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / LOADSOFABILITY (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)		 12st 2lbs Nathalie Halsall
Benjamin Halsall		  
8 SCREAMING COLOURS (IRE) (13yo B G)
DUBAI DESTINATION (USA) / COLOUR SCHEME (FR) / PERRAULT (GB)		 12st 2lbs Margaret Durkan
William Durkan		  
9 STRANGER DANGER (IRE) (9yo B G)
SHOLOKHOV (IRE) / VINORINE (FR) / MAJORIEN (GB)		 12st 2lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd.
Colin Bowe		  
10 WOWSHAM (IRE) (9yo B G)
ELZAAM (AUS) / SHAMS WA MATAR (GB) / POLISH PRECEDENT (USA)		 12st 2lbs David A. Laverty
William Ross Crawford		  

Preview

FERNS LOCK may have lost his unbeaten record in the Joseph Oreilly Memorial last spring, but with six consecutive wins to his name, including a Tetretema Cup, he sets the standard ahead of what will be his first start in an open lightweight. Focus Point claimed a number of big-name scalps when blazing a trail from the front at Tinahely two weeks ago, and whilst he is also entered at Tattersalls, he would be a big threat if lining up here. Jay Bee Why and Wowsham were closely matched at Portrush, whilst Screaming Colours is one of three former national winners in this for what could be his return to the pointing fields.

BARCLAY COMMUNICATIONS & INHSC 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.
The INHSC are generously sponsoring this race with an additional BONUS to the winning owner of €800. If it is necessary to run more than one division of this race the INHSC BONUS of €800 will be divided accordingly.

Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles  

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 BALLYMONEY (IRE) (9yo B G)
GETAWAY (GER) / SPIN ALONG (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 11lbs Eugene Brennan
M.C. Grassick		  
2 BALLYWALTER (IRE) (7yo B G)
PRESENTING (GB) / AFDALE (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison
J.J. Lambe		  
3 COOTHILL (IRE) (9yo B G)
YEATS (IRE) / MOLL BAWN (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison
Colin S. McKeever		  
4 CALA DI VOLPE (FR) (9yo B G)
SAINT DES SAINTS (FR) / CODRINA (FR) / SICYOS (USA)		 12st 2lbs Jim Matthews
R.K. Watson		  
5 CASTLENAGREE (IRE) (7yo B G)
CONDUIT (IRE) / PERTINENT POINT (IRE) / BARATHEA (IRE)		 11st 11lbs D.M. Christie
D.M. Christie		  
6 HAGGARD (IRE) (7yo BR G)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / HUSHED UP (IRE) / MEDAALY (GB)		 11st 11lbs Thomas M. Coleman Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
7 HYMIE WEISS (IRE) (8yo CH G)
OCOVANGO (GB) / HAD TO BE DONE (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Patrick Raymond Powell
Liam Lennon		  
8 JOHN THE SPARK (GB) (7yo B G)
TELESCOPE (IRE) / TALLY EM UP (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 11lbs Stephen O'Connor
Ian Patrick Donoghue		  
9 JOSIES DYLAN (IRE) (7yo CH G)
DYLAN THOMAS (IRE) / BAIE BARBARA (IRE) / HERON ISLAND (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Maeve Carlin East Antrim (H)
Stephen Carlin		  
10 KELLYISCOOL (IRE) (10yo B G)
SCORPION (IRE) / HAPPY REUNION (IRE) / FANTASTIC LIGHT (USA)		 11st 11lbs Shauna Kelly
Noel C. Kelly		  
11 PAIDIN BEAG (IRE) (7yo B G)
BARELY A MOMENT (AUS) / PADDYS PRIDE (IRE) / INDIAN RIVER (FR)		 11st 11lbs Cobajay Syndicate
Aidan Fitzgerald		  
12 PERFECT ARCH (IRE) (7yo B G)
DAWN APPROACH (IRE) / WILLOW BECK (GB) / SHAMARDAL (USA)		 11st 11lbs Stephen McConville
Stephen McConville		  
13 SLIEVEHILL (IRE) (7yo BR G)
KAYF TARA (GB) / NURSE RATCHED (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 12st 2lbs Alan McCaldin
Caroline McCaldin		  

Preview

COOTHILL and Kellyiscool were separated by less than a length in Portrush and they are likely to be to the fore here once again with the former preferred given that it was his first competitive start in two and a half years. Hymie Weiss was further behind them and stepped up to finish second at Loughanmore last week, whilst Slivehill, John The Spark and the six-times track placed Perfect Arch could all get involved.
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