CASTLETOWN-GEOGHEGAN

Gates Open: 11:00
First Race: 13:00
Admission Prices: €10
Online Ticket Offer: N/A

Track Biography:

The first Westmeath Foxhounds point-to-point took place in Loughegar in 1875. The Westmeath Foxhounds point to point committee have been holding meetings in Castletown Geoghegan for almost forty years. Prior to that, meetings were held at Mullingar Racecourse at Newbrook and Cullion, now the venue of Mullingar Showgrounds and Mullingar Rugby grounds.

During our Spring fixture we have one of the most prestigious contests run in the point-to-point circuit, the Barbour Cup. It has been the race where many racing stars have returned to point-to-pointing to run in Open Lightweights and have taken part in this historic race.

In addition, many young horses who have won their maiden here, have continued very successful careers on the track.For example previous course winner,  It Takes Time won the Ascot Gold Cup and wasthird in the Stayers Hurdle at the Cheltenham festival aswell as finshing fourth in the English Grand National. Royal Caviar, who won his maiden in 2013, went on to win four times on the track as well as finishing fourth in the 2017 Arkle chase at the Cheltenham festival.

Castletown-Geoghegan Point-to-Point Races

Castletown-Geoghegan,
Mullingar,
Co. Westmeath
N91 DA50


Contact Details

Heather Kiernan - 0877599416

How To Get There

By Road

Castletown-Geoghegan is 93km west of Dublin and 124km east of Galway.

From Dublin  - Take the M4 out of Dublin. At junction 12, take the M6 (signposted Athlone.) Leave the M6 for Kilbeggan at Junction 5. Then follow the signs for Kilbeggan Racecourse.

From Kilbeggan -  Take R389 to Castletown Geoghegan. Turn left in the village of Castletown Geoghegan at the church (L5230.) The course is 1.5km futher on this road on the righthand side.

From Mullingar - Take the R390 and follow the signs from Ballinea.

By Air

Castletown-Geoghegan is situated an hour and 10 minutes from Dublin Airport.

Eircode

N91 DA50

 

Did You Know?

“Over 1,200 races on the track in Ireland & Britain were won by horses who had started their careers in an Irish Point-to-Point”.

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We have an extensive car parking area which offers a brilliant view of the whole track.

This allows you to bring your picnic in the boot of your vehicle which you can enjoy with your family and friends during the day’s racing.

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

 

 We have outside caterers who supply a variety of tasty hot foods such as burgers, sausages and chips.

Rogan's Smokehouse will also be on site selling their famous Whiskey Oakwood Smoked Bacon and Applewood Sausages served on a bread roll.

There is also confectionaries for children and the adults with a sweet tooth all of which are reasonably priced.

Our outside caterers sell teas, coffees and soft drinks to keep you warm during your days racing.

The Country Tea House will be in presence on Sunday selling Barista Coffee and Freshly Baked Goods.

There are also three pubs in the nearby village of Castletown-Geoghegan where there is always a great welcome and atmosphere for patrons before and after racing.

No, we do not have an official dress code we just advise our race goers to stay warm and dry for your days racing and to prepare yourself for all types of Irish weather.
Yes, we allow dogs to attend the point-to-point. However, we do ask that all dogs are kept on a lead at all times.
Yes, we welcome visitors to bring their own picnics or refreshments. We also have a range of catering options on course if you fancy picking-up something tasty on the go.
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 at an ATM on your way to the races if you are passing through Kilbeggan or Mullingar.

A day at Castletown-Geoghegan point-to-point races is the ideal day out for all the family in the heart of the Irish countryside.

You have the opportunity to get a close up of the action when the runners are being saddled and paraded in the parade ring before their race.

There is great excitement for racegoers as once you have picked out your favourite horse you can proceed to the bookies to have a little flutter.

Nothing beats the excitement of the closing stages of a race and our track ensures that you have a birdseye view. Our final fence and finishing straight are both fantastic viewing points for both spectators in their cars and spectators on foot.

Castletown-Geoghegans course is only a ten-minute drive from the picturesque Lough Ennell where the hugley popular Lilliput Adventure centre is located. If you would like to make a weekend of your time in the Midlands, Lilliput has something to offer for all of the family. If Kayaking or obstacle courses arent what you are after, why not call into Belvedere House and gardens located only 15 minutes from the point-to-point. 

 

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Entries

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 BUZZ ICECLEAR (IRE) (4yo CH G)
SEA MOON (GB) / VICTORIA SAYS (IRE) / SHANTOU (USA)
11st 6lbs Harley Dean Dunne Island (F)
Harley Dean Dunne
 
2 PUCKING WITH PAUL (IRE) (4yo GR G)
KINGSTON HILL (GB) / UNCATCHABLE (IRE) / CATCHER IN THE RYE (IRE)
11st 11lbs Harley Dean Dunne Island (F)
Harley Dean Dunne
 
3 VANGO CHARLIE (IRE) (4yo B G)
OCOVANGO (GB) / WESTERN GYPSY (IRE) / WESTERNER (GB)
11st 6lbs Harley Dean Dunne Island (F)
Harley Dean Dunne
 
4 COSMOS D'AINAY (FR) (4yo CH G)
MUHTATHIR (GB) / ECLIPSE D'AINAY (FR) / SHOLOKHOV (IRE)
11st 6lbs Alan Harte Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling
 
5 DR PEP (FR) (4yo CH G)
DOCTOR DINO (FR) / PEPITE DU MATHAN (FR) / TURGEON (USA)
11st 6lbs Alan Harte Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling
 
6 BONAPARTES RETREAT (IRE) (4yo CH G)
SHOLOKHOV (IRE) / GALSHAN (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB)
11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe
 
7 CADILLAC RANCH (IRE) (4yo B G)
WESTERNER (GB) / FAOI BEN BULBEN (IRE) / YEATS (IRE)
11st 6lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe
 
8 NORTHANGER ABBEY (IRE) (4yo CH G)
CASAMENTO (IRE) / DIDN'T I TELL YOU (IRE) / DOCKSIDER (USA)
11st 6lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe
 
9 SKYLIGHT HUSTLE (IRE) (4yo B G)
JUKEBOX JURY (IRE) / MENESTEEM (IRE) / MARK OF ESTEEM (IRE)
11st 6lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe
 
10 STRAITFROMTEXAS (IRE) (4yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / WELL TUNED (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)
11st 6lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe
 
11 KAMIKAZ DU PLESSIS (FR) (4yo B G)
KARAKTAR (IRE) / ALTESSE DU PLESSIS (FR) / VOIX DU NORD (FR)
11st 11lbs B.G. Acheson Bree (F)
Colin Bowe
 
12 SOLDIER IN MAYO (IRE) (4yo B G)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / WHATSTHATALLABOUT (IRE) / MILAN (GB)
11st 6lbs Alberta Capital Ltd Bree (F)
Colin Bowe
 
13 CELTIC HILL (GB) (4yo CH G)
YORGUNNABELUCKY (USA) / SHANXI GIRL (GB) / OVERBURY (IRE)
11st 11lbs Connie Rooney Island (F)
J.P. Brennan
 
14 CLODY DIAMOND (IRE) (4yo B M)
DIAMOND BOY (FR) / MURPHYS FILLY (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)
11st 1lbs Brendan A. Murphy Island (F)
Robert James
 
15 DIAMOND APPEAL (IRE) (4yo B G)
DIAMOND BOY (FR) / ALIZEE JAVILEX (FR) / LE FOU (IRE)
11st 11lbs Monbeg Partnership Island (F)
Sean Thomas Doyle
 
16 DONTCAVEIN (IRE) (4yo B G)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / DANTES FIRTH (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)
11st 6lbs P. McCormack Westmeath (F)
Ciaran M. Murphy
 
17 EXECUTIVE PRODUCER (IRE) (4yo CH G)
MAHLER (GB) / TASIDANA (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)
11st 11lbs Simon Cavanagh Westmeath (F)
Simon Cavanagh
 
18 HONESTY POLICY (IRE) (4yo B G)
JUKEBOX JURY (IRE) / MOLO (GB) / KALANISI (IRE)
11st 11lbs Mary Doyle Golden Vale (F)
P.M.J. Doyle
 
19 KARMA DE COTTE (FR) (4yo B G)
ROBIN DU NORD (FR) / ANCOLIE DE COTTE (FR) / DOM ALCO (FR)
11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison Mid-Antrim (H)
Cormac Abernethy
 
20 KERBOISSY (FR) (4yo BR G)
VOILADENUO (FR) / QUEEN DU VALLON (FR) / JEUNE HOMME (USA)
11st 6lbs Peter J. Flood Kildare (F)
Peter J. Flood
 
21 KSAR D'OUDAIRIES (FR) (4yo B G)
CASTLE DU BERLAIS (FR) / ALKIA D'OUDAIRIES (FR) / SVEDOV (FR)
11st 11lbs Leamore Horses Partnership Co.Clare (H)
Derek O'Connor
 
22 MARKET HOUSE (IRE) (4yo B G)
TAMAYUZ (GB) / SAREE (GB) / BARATHEA (IRE)
11st 11lbs Garrett J. Ahern United Hunt (F)
Garrett J. Ahern
 
23 MR BLAKETON (IRE) (4yo B G)
SAGEBURG (IRE) / EGLISE DES CHAMPS (IRE) / ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR)
11st 6lbs Ita Kiernan South Westmeath (H)
Heather I. Kiernan
 
24 SHINING MARBLE (IRE) (4yo B G)
MAHLER (GB) / ROYAL MARBLE (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB)
11st 6lbs Redbridge Stables Killinick (H)
Michael R. Murphy
 
25 TRACKING TREASURE (IRE) (4yo CH G)
CASAMENTO (IRE) / GAIL BORDEN (IRE) / KRIS KIN (USA)
11st 11lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Mary E. Doyle
 
26 WALK THE PLANK (IRE) (4yo B G)
AFFINISEA (IRE) / SHALUNA (IRE) / SHANTOU (USA)
11st 6lbs Rachel O'Neill Carlow Farmers (F)
Rachel O'Neill
 

Preview

SHINING MARBLE put up two relatively consistent performances towards the end of last season and that form should stand to him on his return to action. Northanger Abbey had been sent off as the favourite for his debut in Borris House, whilst Diamond Appeal is worth a second chance following a disappointing effort in a Downpatrick bumper last May.

5&6yo Mares Maiden

Maiden Race For 5 & 6-Y-O Mares
 
For Certified Hunters aged 5 and 6 years old, 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 BOBBI WITH AN I (FR) (5yo B M)
KAPGARDE (FR) / ADELYTA (FR) / BERING (GB)
11st 6lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe
 
2 LINDEVILLE (IRE) (5yo B M)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / MARDALE (IRE) / ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR)
11st 6lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd.
Colin Bowe
 
3 FIDDLEDEE (IRE) (5yo B M)
CHAMPS ELYSEES (GB) / WHISPER ROCK (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)
11st 6lbs Rebecca Surman Bree (F)
Colin Bowe
 
4 GEORDIE GIRL (GB) (5yo BR M)
BLUE BRESIL (FR) / BIT OF A GEORDIE (GB) / GEORDIELAND (FR)
11st 11lbs Colm Grant Bree (F)
David M. O'Brien
 
5 ALWAYS GROOVIN (IRE) (5yo B M)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / THE HOUSEKEEPER (IRE) / HERON ISLAND (IRE)
11st 6lbs John Halley Co.Limerick (F)
Josh Halley
 
6 ANNIE QUESTIONS (IRE) (6yo B BR M)
ASK (GB) / ROCK ON ANNIE (IRE) / FRUITS OF LOVE (USA)
11st 6lbs Daniel Cronin Doneraile (H)
Patrick Cronin
 
7 CEIS CHARRAIGIN (IRE) (5yo B M)
MAHLER (GB) / MADE OF DIAMONDS (GB) / ALFLORA (IRE)
11st 6lbs Patrick Pyne United Hunt (F)
Garrett J. Ahern
 
8 CENTRE PAGE (IRE) (5yo B M)
LAURO (GER) / MOLLY DEERY (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE)
11st 11lbs John Edward Walsh Shillelagh & District (F)
John Edward Walsh
 
9 DONT TELL SHIRLEY (IRE) (5yo B M)
MAHLER (GB) / CHILWORTH SCREAMER (GB) / IMPERIAL DANCER (GB)
11st 11lbs Mark Byrne Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling
 
10 JE SUIS (IRE) (5yo CH M)
CHAMPS ELYSEES (GB) / BAIE BARBARA (IRE) / HERON ISLAND (IRE)
11st 6lbs Elizabeth Kennedy Carlow Farmers (F)
Aidan Fitzgerald
 
11 KILRUSH LADY (IRE) (5yo B M)
KALANISI (IRE) / THE FARMERS SISTER (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)
11st 6lbs Mary Doyle Golden Vale (F)
P.M.J. Doyle
 
12 LYNSEY LARUE (IRE) (5yo B M)
ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL (USA) / OPEN YOUR HEART (IRE) / SOVIET STAR (USA)
11st 6lbs Dympna Walsh Killinick (H)
John Martin Walsh
 
13 SHE IS FOR ME BOYS (GB) (5yo B M)
CLOVIS DU BERLAIS (FR) / BET DAVIS (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)
11st 6lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Mary E. Doyle
 

Preview

KILRUSH LADY was only beaten by a neck over hurdles at Downpatrick during the summer, and she looks to hold leading claims on her debut in this sphere if taking up this engagement. Ceis Charraigin must overcome an absence of 12 months, but did start her career strongly when with Mags Mullins, Annie Questions was second over hurdles at Listowel in June, whilst Je Suis is another that could get involved having signed off last season by finishing second in a big-field maiden at Stradbally.

CHARLESTOWN RACING 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 ASPHALT COWBOY (IRE) (6yo B G)
GETAWAY (GER) / PARTY BELLE (GB) / SILVER PATRIARCH (IRE)
12st 2lbs Mary N. Kilduff Kildare (F)
S.G. Carey
 
2 AUTUMN PHILTRE (IRE) (8yo B G)
KALANISI (IRE) / SHIRLEYROCKSTAR (IRE) / MILAN (GB)
12st 2lbs Charles P. Keegan Golden Vale (F)
Charles P. Keegan
 
3 COMMANDER OF TEN (IRE) (7yo B G)
DOYEN (IRE) / SOME SPORT (IRE) / KALANISI (IRE)
11st 11lbs Cobajay Syndicate Carlow Farmers (F)
Aidan Fitzgerald
 
4 DREAMINGS FREE (IRE) (5yo B G)
ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL (USA) / ITTIMETOGO (IRE) / GERMANY (USA)
12st 2lbs Janeanne O'Neill
John F. O'Neill
 
5 HAGGARD (IRE) (7yo BR G)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / HUSHED UP (IRE) / MEDAALY (GB)
11st 11lbs Thomas M. Coleman Bree (F)
Colin Bowe
 
6 LECALE WAY (IRE) (7yo CH G)
GETAWAY (GER) / ISLAND WALK (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA)
12st 2lbs Mary Turley
Patrick Eugene Turley
 
7 MILAN FORTH (IRE) (5yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / SHUIL FORTH (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)
12st 2lbs Simon Cavanagh Westmeath (F)
Simon Cavanagh
 
8 REBEL TREATY (IRE) (6yo B M)
OL' MAN RIVER (IRE) / ALMNADIA (IRE) / ALHAARTH (IRE)
11st 11lbs The Rebel Treaty Syndicate Muskerry (F)
Con McSweeney
 
9 WILLITGOAHEAD (IRE) (6yo B G)
GETAWAY (GER) / VIN FIZZ (IRE) / VINNIE ROE (IRE)
12st 2lbs Monbeg Partnership Island (F)
Sean Thomas Doyle
 

Preview

HAGGARD ended last season with a career-best at Ballingarry when he ran out a 12-length winner, and he if could return in that same form, he has to be respected. Lecale Way made a winning start to his career in the older maiden on this card 12 months ago but has not been seen since, whilst Rebel Treaty and the the maiden Milan Forth are others for the shortlist.

EDGEMOUNT FARM RACING 5&6yo Geldings Maiden

Maiden Race For 5 & 6-Y-O Geldings
 
For Certified Hunters aged 5 and 6 years old, Geldings only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland.
(Prize Money €1750: 1st €1225, 2nd €350, 3rd €175)

Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles 

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 GIANT HAYSTACKS (IRE) (5yo BR G)
ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL (USA) / VARNAY (GB) / MACHIAVELLIAN (USA)
11st 11lbs Cobajay Syndicate
Aidan Fitzgerald
 
2 PUNCH PERFECT (GB) (5yo B G)
NATHANIEL (IRE) / SPARRING QUEEN (USA) / WAR FRONT (USA)
11st 11lbs Cobajay Syndicate Carlow Farmers (F)
Aidan Fitzgerald
 
3 JISS COLORADO (FR) (5yo GR G)
MASKED MARVEL (GB) / MISS COLORADO (FR) / CHICHICASTENANGO (FR)
11st 11lbs Harley Dean Dunne Island (F)
Harley Dean Dunne
 
4 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
 
5 LA SPECOLA (GB) (5yo B G)
TELESCOPE (IRE) / MIMI EQUAL (GB) / ALFLORA (IRE)
11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe
 
6 LANESBOROUGH (IRE) (5yo B G)
DIAMOND BOY (FR) / CASTLEVENNON (IRE) / MILAN (GB)
12st 2lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe
 
7 SPADESTEP (IRE) (5yo B G)
JUKEBOX JURY (IRE) / GLIBIN (IRE) / LUSO (GB)
11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe
 
8 CHEYTAC (FR) (5yo B G)
AUTHORIZED (IRE) / CHEYRAC (FR) / SMADOUN (FR)
11st 11lbs The Weddings and Wakes Syndicate Bree (F)
Colin Bowe
 
9 DILIGENT MILITIA (FR) (5yo B G)
NO RISK AT ALL (FR) / TANGASPEED (FR) / VERTICAL SPEED (FR)
11st 11lbs The Weddings and Wakes Syndicate Bree (F)
Colin Bowe
 
10 CITY SLIPPERS (FR) (5yo B G)
MARTALINE (GB) / NORITA HAS (FR) / KAPGARDE (FR)
11st 11lbs Jennifer Hunt Golden Vale (F)
P.M.J. Doyle
 
11 TRASNA NA PAIRCE (IRE) (5yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / BETTY'S THE BEST (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)
12st 2lbs Mrs D P Magnier & Veronica Sherwood Golden Vale (F)
P.M.J. Doyle
 
12 ASPUROFTHEMOMENT (IRE) (5yo B G)
OCOVANGO (GB) / NADWELL (IRE) / GOLD WELL (GB)
12st 2lbs Eugene M. O'Sullivan Duhallow (F)
Eugene M. O'Sullivan
 
13 BILLY ZAIN (IRE) (5yo B G)
YOUMZAIN (IRE) / GLORY QUEEN (IRE) / TAIPAN (IRE)
11st 11lbs Joanne Stafford Killinick (H)
Mark Anthony Stafford
 
14 CHAMPAGNE AVENUE (IRE) (6yo B G)
CHAMPS ELYSEES (GB) / ROSSA PARKS (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB)
11st 11lbs Roisin Hickey Tipperary (F)
Roisin Hickey
 
15 DESTINATION DUBAI (IRE) (5yo B G)
SANDMASON (GB) / MRS MOUSE (IRE) / DUBAI DESTINATION (USA)
12st 2lbs Connie Rooney Island (F)
J.P. Brennan
 
16 DOCTOR NELSON (IRE) (5yo B G)
MOUNT NELSON (GB) / PACE AND PASSION (IRE) / FRUITS OF LOVE (USA)
11st 11lbs Judy Molony Kildare (F)
Patrick Joseph Hayes Jnr
 
17 DREAMINGS FREE (IRE) (5yo B G)
ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL (USA) / ITTIMETOGO (IRE) / GERMANY (USA)
11st 11lbs Janeanne O'Neill
John F. O'Neill
 
18 HIGHWAY HARRY (IRE) (5yo B G)
SAGEBURG (IRE) / PORTRAIT LADY (IRE) / ARAKAN (USA)
11st 11lbs John P. Prunty South County Dublin(H)
Shane Nolan
 
19 JESSE JAMES HOWARD (FR) (5yo B G)
COKORIKO (FR) / BRAVE VILLE (FR) / VILLEZ (USA)
11st 11lbs Paul C. Bannon Ward Union (S)
Gerard Fox
 
20 MILAN FORTH (IRE) (5yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / SHUIL FORTH (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)
11st 11lbs Simon Cavanagh Westmeath (F)
Simon Cavanagh
 
21 NORTH'CHAOS (FR) (5yo B G)
ROBIN DU NORD (FR) / CHAMANKA (FR) / CADOUDAL (FR)
12st 2lbs Susan McDowell Killinick (H)
Liz Doyle
 
22 TIME TO UPGRADE (IRE) (5yo B G)
OCOVANGO (GB) / STAR SHUIL (IRE) / SOVIET STAR (USA)
11st 11lbs Monbeg Partnership Island (F)
Sean Thomas Doyle
 
23 YOULITA (IRE) (5yo B G)
YOUMZAIN (IRE) / SOLITA (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)
11st 11lbs Catherine Cashman Coolnakilla (H)
P. Cashman
 

Preview

TRASNA NA PAIRCE is overdue a maiden success after twice coming up second best last season and he sets a high benchmark for his rivals in this. His stablemate City Slippers holds an alternative entry in Toomebridge 24 hours earlier, whilst Milan Forth has the option of running in the winners race on this card earlier in the day, whilst Lanesborough finished third at Ballycrystal when sent off as the favourite.

MIDLAND SPORT SURFACES Open- Novice Riders

Open Lightweight Race Novice Riders

For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old and upwards, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland.
4-Y-O Maidens excluded. No Penalties. Mares allowed 5lbs. 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: 4yo 11st 11lbs, 5yo 12st 2lbs
About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 AU FLEURON (FR) (7yo B G)
CRILLON (FR) / LA PELODETTE (FR) / SAGAMIX (FR)
12st 2lbs Ray Nicholas & Dr. Sam Campbell Fermanagh (H)
D.M. Christie
 
2 BALKITO (FR) (9yo B G)
BALKO (FR) / SPIRITUS HIT (GB) / DUBAI DESTINATION (USA)
11st 11lbs Janeanne O'Neill Co.Clare (H)
John F. O'Neill
 
3 BESTALINE (FR) (5yo GR M)
MARTALINE (GB) / BEST DAY (FR) / ARVICO (FR)
11st 6lbs Simon Cavanagh Westmeath (F)
Simon Cavanagh
 
4 DENTO DES OBEAUX (FR) (11yo GR G)
BALKO (FR) / QUENTA DES OBEAUX (FR) / MARESCA SORRENTO (FR)
11st 11lbs Liam Gibney East Down (F)
Patrick Eugene Turley
 
5 EARTHS FURIES (IRE) (8yo B G)
DYLAN THOMAS (IRE) / VERNEY ROE (IRE) / VINNIE ROE (IRE)
11st 11lbs Eugene M. O'Sullivan Duhallow (F)
Eugene M. O'Sullivan
 
6 EL PASO WOOD (FR) (10yo B G)
ANZILLERO (GER) / WONDER WOOD (FR) / PHANTOM BREEZE (IRE)
11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe
 
7 GARM COLOMBE (FR) (8yo B G)
SADDLER MAKER (IRE) / VALSE DE TOUZAINE (FR) / DOM ALCO (FR)
11st 11lbs Cobajay Syndicate Carlow Farmers (F)
Aidan Fitzgerald
 
8 GO ANOTHER ONE (IRE) (12yo B G)
STOWAWAY (GB) / MISSUSAN (IRE) / KING'S RIDE (IRE)
11st 11lbs Gerard Fox Ward Union (S)
Gerard Fox
 
9 MIDNIGHT MAESTRO (GB) (12yo B G)
MIDNIGHT LEGEND (GB) / CALAMINTHA (GB) / MTOTO (GB)
11st 11lbs Tom & Hazel Russell Scarteen (F)
Enda Bolger
 
10 PAT COYNE (IRE) (10yo GR G)
FAIRLY RANSOM (USA) / IMOGENS FANCY (IRE) / TAIPAN (IRE)
11st 11lbs Miriam Queally Lismore (H)
John Queally
 

Preview

Go Another One has won 14 races under rules, including in Grade 3 company, which makes him a very interesting recruit to this division, but having been off since running in the 2023 Connacht National, it could be worth siding with AU FLEURON, who won three times in this sphere last season. Earth Furies and the returning Dento Des Obeaux.

SHORTALL INTERNATIONAL TRANSPORT 6yo+ Maiden

Maiden Race For 6-Y-O & Upwards
 
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.
(Prize Money €1750: 1st €1225, 2nd €350, 3rd €175)

Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles  

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 LONGHOUSE STAR (IRE) (7yo B G)
HILLSTAR (GB) / SPARTAN ANGEL (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)
11st 11lbs John Duggan Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling
 
2 UP KILLOUGHEY (IRE) (6yo BR G)
YEATS (IRE) / KILLOUGHEY FAIRY (IRE) / TORUS (GB)
12st 2lbs Sam Curling Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling
 
3 DELTA MELODY (IRE) (7yo B G)
OCOVANGO (GB) / MILLS MELODY (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)
12st 2lbs Eugene M. O'Sullivan Duhallow (F)
Eugene M. O'Sullivan
 
4 ILLAUNMORE RABBIT (IRE) (7yo B G)
LUCKY SPEED (IRE) / TRINKET TOO (GB) / EL CONQUISTADOR (GB)
11st 11lbs Gemma Dewhurst Westmeath (F)
Gemma Dewhurst
 
5 JOLLIE COSMOS (IRE) (8yo BR M)
ARCTIC COSMOS (USA) / JOLLIE PRINCESS (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)
11st 6lbs Martin J. Molloy Shillelagh & District (F)
P.J. Rothwell
 
6 LEADING LEGEND (IRE) (7yo CH G)
LEADING LIGHT (IRE) / FIRST BATTLE (IRE) / UN DESPERADO (FR)
11st 11lbs Tom Aherne Duhallow (F)
Tom Aherne
 
7 MISTER ROMANTIC (IRE) (6yo B BR G)
MOUNT NELSON (GB) / ROMANTIC GESTURE (IRE) / MISTER LORD (USA)
11st 11lbs Monbeg Partnership Island (F)
Sean Thomas Doyle
 
8 MO CHARA MOR (IRE) (6yo CH M)
GETAWAY (GER) / MISS GREYLANDS (GB) / ALFLORA (IRE)
11st 6lbs Robin Eamon Walsh Killinick (H)
Mark Anthony Stafford
 
9 ON THE TIDE (IRE) (6yo B G)
BEAT HOLLOW (GB) / JOPA (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)
11st 11lbs Mrs S. Neville Killinick (H)
Seamus Neville
 
10 SECOND SUBALTERN (USA) (8yo B G)
DECLARATION OF WAR (USA) / QUEEN OF THE NIGHT (GB) / SADLER'S WELLS (USA)
11st 11lbs Carol O'Connor Co.Clare (H)
Derek O'Connor
 
11 THE GUINEA HUNTER (GB) (7yo B G)
JET AWAY (GB) / BOLLIN JUDITH (GB) / BOLLIN ERIC (GB)
11st 11lbs Mark Davies Westmeath (F)
Heather I. Kiernan
 
12 WHEELSUPINTHIRTY (IRE) (6yo CH G)
OCOVANGO (GB) / PATS PET (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)
11st 11lbs Mary K. Murphy Laois (F)
Edward F. Power
 

Preview

ON THE TIDE is a 95-rated hurdler who comes into this having run through the summer, and whilst he has been short of his best performances of late, he could bounce back with the return to this sphere. The locally trained The Guinea Hunter is returning from a lengthy absence but has been placed in a five-year-old maiden to ensure he has to be respected, whilst Jollie Cosmos, Longhouse Star, Mister Romantic and Delta Melody are others to note.
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