KIRKISTOWN
Gates Open: | 11:00 |
First Race: | 13:00 |
Admission Prices: | £10 |
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Track Biography:
The North Down point-to-point moved to its current course at Kirkistown in 2006 and have held three meetings each season since then. The course is located towards the eastern side of the Ards Peninsula near the village of Portavogie. It’s in an area that was used as an airfield during the war and hence is very flat and well drained.
Kirkistown is a very level left handed course run over a circuit just short of a mile. Runners jump two fences close to the spectator’s area and a further three along the back straight.
Our November fixture is normally the final meeting of the autumn calendar in the northern area. Conversely, our February and March fixtures are two of the earliest in the northern spring calendar.
Some of the leading graduates from our point-to-point include Simonsig, Petit Mouchoir & Agus A Vic.
Kirkistown Point-to-Point Races
Kirkistown,
Portavogie,
Co.Down
BT22 1AX
Contact Details
Yvonne Pearson 00 44 7795 262781
How To Get There
From Newtownards
Take the A20, signposted to Kircubbin/Portaferry. After Kircubbin turn left into the B173, signposted to Portavogie/Cloughey. Follow this road for about 3 miles and you will pass the Kirkistown Motor Racing Track on your left. After a further half mile you will see the entrance to our track on your left.
From Newry and south of the border
Take the A1 north to Hillsborough. Then go through Hillsborough and follow the signs for Carryduff/Comber on the B178. Join the A21 and go through Comber to Newtownards. Follow the directions above from Newtownards. There is an alternative route using the Strangford to Portaferry ferry which is about 15 miles shorter.
From the West
Leave the M1 at Lisburn (junction 6). Take the A49 and then follow the signs for Carryduff/Comber on the B178. Join the A21 and go through Comber to Newtownards. Follow the directions above from Newtownards.
By Air
Our point-to-point is located an hour and a half from Belfast International airport and two and a half hours from Dublin airport.
Post Code
BT22 1AX
Access for spectators is directly from the road into the car park which is adjacent to the start/finish straight. Visibility is excellent and the whole course can be seen from everywhere.
Combined with our free parking, we are lucky to have a clear viewing track where all race goers can get up close to the action with our final fence located close to the car park so you can enjoy the thrill of the action from the comfort of your car.
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 the catering options that we have on offer.
Our outside catering vendor offers a choice of burgers, rolls, sausages and chips.
Race goers can purchase teas, coffees and soft drinks from our outside catering outlet.
Kirkistown point-to-point is an ideal day out for all the family, giving you the opportunity to sample the heart of national hunt racing.
Kirkistown Motor Racing Circuit is a permanent motorsport circuit located next door to the point-to-point which is between the villages of Kirkistown and Portavogie, on the Ards Peninsula of County Down.
The circuit is owned and operated by the 500 Motor Racing Club of Ireland, who opened the circuit in 1953 on the site of the former RAF Kirkistown Royal Air Force airfield.
Entries
DENNISON COMMERCIALS LTD 4yo Maiden
Weights: 11st 11lbs About 3 Miles
No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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1 | IDAHO VALLEY (IRE) (4yo B G) IDAHO (IRE) / KATIES FASHION (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Baltimore Stables Syndicate | Mary E. Doyle |
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2 | STARZAND (IRE) (4yo B G) HARZAND (IRE) / PHOENIX TWIST (IRE) / KALANISI (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Baltimore Stables Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Mary E. Doyle |
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3 | KIR (FR) (4yo B G) MUHTATHIR (GB) / SOURIS BLANCHE (FR) / SAINT DES SAINTS (FR) |
11st 11lbs | W.B. Connors | Colin Bowe |
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4 | KLIMT MADRIK (FR) (4yo B G) CHOEUR DU NORD (FR) / WISHING WELL (FR) / IRISH WELLS (FR) |
11st 11lbs | W.B. Connors | Colin Bowe |
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5 | EMPIRE SUCCES (FR) (4yo B G) NO RISK AT ALL (FR) / FRIJA ERIA (FR) / KADALKO (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Matchmaker Syndicate | Robert James |
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6 | HE CAN'T DANCE (IRE) (4yo GR G) JUKEBOX JURY (IRE) / FAIRY TALE (FR) / SPANISH MOON (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Gigginstown House Stud | Meath (F) Gordon Elliott |
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7 | BONAPARTES RETREAT (IRE) (4yo CH G) SHOLOKHOV (IRE) / GALSHAN (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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8 | KNOCKDUFF (IRE) (4yo B G) KINGSTON HILL (GB) / THEGOODWANS SISTER (IRE) / EXECUTIVE PERK (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Colin Bowe |
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9 | OCTO GANE (FR) (4yo B G) MUHTATHIR (GB) / POLIE GANE (FR) / POLIGLOTE (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Colin Bowe |
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10 | KING OF NASHVILLE (IRE) (4yo B G) VADAMOS (FR) / KASTOVIA (USA) / GIANT'S CAUSEWAY (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership | Cormac Doyle |
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11 | SHADE OF WINTER (IRE) (4yo B G) AFFINISEA (IRE) / SHER'S ADAMANT (IRE) / SHERNAZAR (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership | Cormac Doyle |
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12 | DONT TELL JACK (IRE) (4yo B G) AFFINISEA (IRE) / SHOP DJ (IRE) / DUSHYANTOR (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Catherine Holden | Ellmarie Holden |
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13 | SWINDON VILLAGE (IRE) (4yo GR G) KINGSTON HILL (GB) / DEADLY PURSUIT (IRE) / SUBTLE POWER (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Paul Holden | Ellmarie Holden |
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14 | INTENSE PLAN (IRE) (4yo B G) BERKSHIRE (IRE) / WINDING BAE (IRE) / WELL CHOSEN (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Warren Ewing | Warren Ewing |
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15 | KARMA POLICE (FR) (4yo B G) IT'S GINO (GER) / ALBAIN CHAMPENOISE (FR) / LAVIRCO (GER) |
11st 11lbs | Caitriona Goff | Michael Goff |
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16 | KING CONOR (IRE) (4yo B G) GETAWAY (GER) / BELLA VENEZIA (IRE) / MILAN (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Peter J. Flood | Peter J. Flood |
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17 | MANHATTAN VALLEY (FR) (4yo BR G) CASTLE DU BERLAIS (FR) / GREY VALLEY (FR) / AL NAMIX (FR) |
11st 11lbs | P.J. McBurney | Gerald Quinn |
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18 | NELSON TASMAN (IRE) (4yo B G) MOUNT NELSON (GB) / VALJAN (GB) / SHIROCCO (GER) |
11st 11lbs | Monbeg Partnership | Sean Thomas Doyle |
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RONNIE ROSS 5&6yo Mares Maiden
Weights: 11st 11lbs About 3 Miles
No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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1 | DREAMS'N'GASOLINE (IRE) (5yo B M) QUEST FOR PEACE (IRE) / HERDEACEY (IRE) / CRAIGSTEEL (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Colin Bowe |
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2 | HOLD MY HALO (IRE) (5yo B M) WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / SAUCY PRESENT (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Colin Bowe |
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3 | FIDDLEDEE (IRE) (5yo B M) CHAMPS ELYSEES (GB) / WHISPER ROCK (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Rebecca Surman | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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4 | BISHBASHBOSH (IRE) (5yo BR M) MALINAS (GER) / PRESENTBREEZE (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Oran McGill | Gary McGill |
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5 | CABRA LADY (IRE) (5yo CH M) GETAWAY (GER) / KNOCKLAYDE ROSE (IRE) / EVEN TOP (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Martin Ward | Sean McParlan |
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6 | CURRISH LANE (IRE) (6yo B M) OCOVANGO (GB) / FUGAL MAID (IRE) / WINGED LOVE (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Anthony McAleese & Noel Henry | Route (H) Paul McAleese |
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7 | EYES OFF ANNIE (IRE) (6yo B M) PRESENTING (GB) / CROWNING VIRTUE (IRE) / JIMBLE (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Nicki McCarthy | Kildare (F) Ian McCarthy |
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8 | FANCY PROSPECT (IRE) (5yo B M) COURT CAVE (IRE) / PATROLA (IRE) / WESTERNER (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership | Cormac Doyle |
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9 | MAJESTIC BO (IRE) (5yo B M) CONDUIT (IRE) / TWENTY FOUR YEARS (IRE) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Thomas Steele | Patrick Eugene Turley |
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10 | NOTNOWEVE (IRE) (5yo B M) NOTNOWCATO (GB) / REVER UP (IRE) / REVOQUE (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | D.M. Christie | D.M. Christie |
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11 | ROSES ALL THE WAY (IRE) (5yo B M) WORKFORCE (GB) / SNUG BUNCH (IRE) / BAHHARE (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Ruby Ann Syndicate | Cian M. Collins |
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12 | SHANTOU PRINCESS (IRE) (5yo CH M) SHANTOU (USA) / EN VEDETTE (FR) / ASTARABAD (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Catherine Holden | Ellmarie Holden |
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13 | TAXUS BACCATA (IRE) (6yo B M) CALIFET (FR) / YEWTREE GIRL (IRE) / GAMUT (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Thomas C. Massey | Brian A. Hamilton |
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14 | TOWNHILL LASS (IRE) (5yo B M) SANS FRONTIERES (IRE) / ROUGHANDTUMBLE (IRE) / WINGED LOVE (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Patrick McGuigan | Gerald Quinn |
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TATTERSALLS NH 5yo Geldings Maiden
Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles
No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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1 | A MOMENTS MADNESS (IRE) (5yo B G) CONDUIT (IRE) / MISS SARENNE (FR) / ROBIN DES PRES (FR) |
12st 2lbs | S.R.B. Crawford | S.R.B. Crawford |
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2 | GOD HELP ME (FR) (5yo B G) JOSHUA TREE (IRE) / NICOLSUD (FR) / LORD DU SUD (FR) |
12st 2lbs | S.R.B. Crawford | S.R.B. Crawford |
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3 | CABARET PRINCE (GB) (5yo B G) DOYEN (IRE) / LA DAME BRUNE (FR) / MANSONNIEN (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Warren Ewing | Warren Ewing |
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4 | THE CLONMEL KID (IRE) (5yo B G) YOUMZAIN (IRE) / DOWNSOUTH (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Warren Ewing | Warren Ewing |
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5 | JE SUIS SPECIAL (FR) (5yo B G) DOCTOR DINO (FR) / ULTRA SPECIALE (FR) / ROBIN DES PRES (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Colin Bowe |
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6 | LANESBOROUGH (IRE) (5yo B G) DIAMOND BOY (FR) / CASTLEVENNON (IRE) / MILAN (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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7 | EPIC WEST (IRE) (5yo B G) MOUNT NELSON (GB) / SILVER STREAM (IRE) / MILAN (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Monbeg Syndicate | Donnchadh Doyle |
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8 | SMALL TOWN KID (IRE) (5yo BR G) GETAWAY (GER) / KNOCKNAREE LADY (IRE) / ARAKAN (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Monbeg Syndicate | Donnchadh Doyle |
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9 | CHASINGOUTTHEBLUES (IRE) (5yo B G) SEA MOON (GB) / BALLY TUTU (IRE) / SHANTOU (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Benjamin Halsall | Colin Bowe |
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10 | JUBILANT (FR) (5yo B G) DOCTOR DINO (FR) / A MERVEILLE (FR) / NETWORK (GER) |
12st 2lbs | W.B. Connors | Colin Bowe |
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11 | SHERIFF HASKELL (IRE) (5yo B G) LEADING LIGHT (IRE) / DONNA'S PRIDE (GB) / BEAT ALL (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Ben G. Crawford | S.R.B. Crawford |
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12 | BAMFORD PARK (IRE) (5yo CH G) MOUNT NELSON (GB) / BETTY'S DIAMOND (IRE) / MOUNTAIN HIGH (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | William James Hunter | Brian A. Hamilton |
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13 | BOYLES HILL (IRE) (5yo CH G) WATAR (IRE) / JEZZEBELLE (GB) / SCHIAPARELLI (GER) |
12st 2lbs | Caitriona Goff | Michael Goff |
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14 | CHESNUT GROVE (IRE) (5yo CH G) FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / REGAL GIRL (IRE) / YEATS (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Alana Jane McGuinness | Ian Patrick Donoghue |
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15 | GETAWAY VIC (IRE) (5yo B G) GETAWAY (GER) / OUR VICTORIA (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | P.J. McBurney | Gerald Quinn |
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16 | IT'S HARD TO KNOW (IRE) (5yo CH G) MALINAS (GER) / SEAN'S OSCAR (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Declan Lavery | Patrick Eugene Turley |
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17 | LEAVE IN SECRET (IRE) (5yo B G) ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL (USA) / SECRET LEAVE (GB) / LONG LEAVE (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Alberta Capital Ltd | Thomas Gibney |
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18 | MICROSCOPE (GB) (5yo BR G) TELESCOPE (IRE) / MIDNIGHT SILVER (GB) / MIDNIGHT LEGEND (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Ian Buchanan | Peter Buchanan |
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19 | OUR SHANE (IRE) (5yo B GR G) KALANISI (IRE) / OH SO SMART (IRE) / TURGEON (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Gary O'Hagan | Ian McCarthy |
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20 | RONNIES RULES (IRE) (5yo B G) IMPERIAL MONARCH (IRE) / GREATRISC (IRE) / GREAT EXHIBITION (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Luke Andrews | Sean Thomas Doyle |
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21 | SHANGHAI ROOSTER (IRE) (5yo B G) DYLAN THOMAS (IRE) / FOUR WIVES (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Joseph Duke | Cian M. Collins |
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22 | THE TOP G (IRE) (5yo B G) DOYEN (IRE) / EXITNELL (GB) / EXIT TO NOWHERE (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Edward F. Power | Edward F. Power |
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23 | WASTE MAN (IRE) (5yo B G) SANDMASON (GB) / IDENTIFY (IRE) / ARCADIO (GER) |
12st 2lbs | Shane Wilson | Gary McGill |
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24 | WESTERN ABILITY (IRE) (5yo B G) WESTERNER (GB) / ABILITY TO BURN (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
12st 2lbs | D.M. Christie | Fermanagh (H) D.M. Christie |
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JAMES MURDOCH CONTRACTS 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 |
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1 | ASK D'MAN (IRE) (10yo CH G) ASK (GB) / VIE EN ROSE (IRE) / CROCO ROUGE (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | S.J. Hegarty & Jennifer O'Kane | Fermanagh (H) D.M. Christie |
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2 | WINGED LEADER (IRE) (10yo B G) WINGED LOVE (IRE) / CLASSICAL BEAUTY (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB) |
12st 2lbs | S.J. Hegarty & Jennifer O'Kane | Fermanagh (H) D.M. Christie |
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3 | SOME MAN (IRE) (11yo B G) BEAT HOLLOW (GB) / MISS DENMAN (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Ray Nicholas | D.M. Christie |
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4 | GORTHILL (FR) (8yo B G) RAIL LINK (GB) / REFLEXION (FR) / DISCOVER D'AUTEUIL (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Alan McCaldin | Co.Down (S) Caroline McCaldin |
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5 | JAY BEE WHY (IRE) (9yo B G) YEATS (IRE) / LADY BERNIE (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Mrs T Hyde | Tipperary (F) Sam Curling |
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6 | SHANTOU SHOW (IRE) (8yo B G) SHANTOU (USA) / OSCAR SHOW (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Conor Mohan | Noel C. Kelly |
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7 | WOWSHAM (IRE) (9yo B G) ELZAAM (AUS) / SHAMS WA MATAR (GB) / POLISH PRECEDENT (USA) |
12st 2lbs | David A. Laverty | William Ross Crawford |
Preview
FREEMANS FUELS 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 |
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1 | BIG GIRL BETTY (IRE) (6yo B M) GETAWAY (GER) / BUTTERFLY BETTY (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Leo Matheson | Mark Michael McNiff |
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2 | MILLIE B (IRE) (6yo B M) WORKFORCE (GB) / EBONY HOPE (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB) |
12st 2lbs | John Mark O'Leary | Clonmel (H) Tom Keating |
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3 | MILLIE SUPREME (IRE) (6yo B M) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / SUPREME MILLIE (IRE) / MILAN (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Monbeg Syndicate | Donnchadh Doyle |
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4 | PEGGY'S ROCK (IRE) (5yo B M) MOUNT NELSON (GB) / PEGGY MADDOCK (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Caitriona Goff | Island (F) Michael Goff |
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5 | VOLEUR DE TERRES (IRE) (6yo B BR M) OCOVANGO (GB) / MOONLIGHT WHISPERS (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | R.J. Armstrong | Gerald Quinn |
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BAR ONE RACING & THE INHSC 6yo+ Maiden
For Certified Hunters aged 6 years old and upwards, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland. Mares allowed 5lbs. 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 |
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1 | BALLYBIT (IRE) (7yo B G) WESTERNER (GB) / FU YUAN (FR) / COMTE DU BOURG (FR) |
12st 2lbs | W.W. Dennison | Caroline McCaldin |
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2 | BALLYKELLY (IRE) (6yo CH G) COASTAL PATH (GB) / ROSADAME (FR) / BONBON ROSE (FR) |
11st 11lbs | W.W. Dennison | Cormac Abernethy |
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3 | CRESTHILL (IRE) (6yo B G) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / FASHION TARGET (IRE) / BROKEN HEARTED (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | W.W. Dennison | Cormac Abernethy |
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4 | DIAMOND GEORGE (IRE) (7yo BR G) SAGEBURG (IRE) / CARRIGEEN DIAMOND (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Mark Poots | Ian Patrick Donoghue |
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5 | DUNBOY LAD (IRE) (8yo B G) NOTNOWCATO (GB) / ONE DECENT DOLLAR (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Norman McKnight | Neil McKnight |
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6 | GLENCORP (IRE) (6yo CH G) OCOVANGO (GB) / SHANNAGH RUN (IRE) / DENEL (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Kieran McKay | Mid-Antrim (H) Gerald Quinn |
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7 | HYMIE WEISS (IRE) (8yo CH G) OCOVANGO (GB) / HAD TO BE DONE (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Patrick Raymond Powell | Liam Lennon |
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8 | POLLY PARROT (IRE) (6yo BR M) DOYEN (IRE) / COURTING WHITNEY (IRE) / WITNESS BOX (USA) |
11st 6lbs | Andrew McCullough | Andrew McCullough |
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9 | SOME BRO (IRE) (6yo B G) SAGEBURG (IRE) / SOME SISTER (IRE) / DR MASSINI (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Brenda Cunningham | Brian A. Hamilton |
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10 | SPEEDY BOX (IRE) (6yo B G) ARCADIO (GER) / NOSEY BOX (IRE) / WITNESS BOX (USA) |
11st 11lbs | John Mooney | Route (H) Paul McAleese |
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11 | TOTTENHAM GREEN (IRE) (6yo BR G) SHOLOKHOV (IRE) / NEEDED THE RUN (IRE) / BLUEPRINT (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Colin Bowe |
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12 | VICTOR TANGO (IRE) (7yo CH G) OCOVANGO (GB) / CHARLIE'S VIC (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Mrs C. Kelly | Noel C. Kelly |
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