PORTRUSH

Gates Open: 11:00
First Race: 13:00
Admission Prices: £10
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Track Biography:

The Route hunt have held point-to-point meetings at a number of venues since the 1930’s, before returning to their traditional picturesque venue of Portrush in 2016.

Previous track winners to have won at Portrush include one of the most talked about national hunt horses in training at the moment, Finian’s Oscar who won his four-year-old maiden at Portrush in October 2016 before selling for £250,000 at the Cheltenham sale the following month.

The charming Portrush is a holiday destination for many people, boosting the Famous Barry's amusements. Near the Giants Causeway, Dunluce Castle and Bushmills Distillery to name a few places of interest. The seaside town of Portrush is the ideal venue for an event of this nature as there is plenty of accommodation, so why not spend the weekend in the North of Ireland while taking in the point-to-point racing. 


 

Portrush Point-to-Point Races

Loguestown Road,
Portrush,
Co.Derry
BT56 8PD 
 

Contact Details

Hazel Kelly - 00447759563183

How To Get There

By Road

From Coleraine - on the A29 Ring Road towards Portrush at the last roundabout on the ring road take the last exit for Portrush, 200 yards on the left is the Loguestown road. The track is located approx. 1.5 miles on the Loguestown Road at the junction of the Roselick Road.
The postcode is BT56 8PD.

By Air

Portrush point-to-point is located an hour from Belfast International airport and 45 minutes form the city of Derry airport.

Postcode

BT56 8PD

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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A Day At The Races

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Facilities

Our car parking area is situated beside to the track which offers race goers the chance to get close to the action without having to leave their car. This also provides an ideal spot to enjoy a picnic while you enjoy the racing. Picnic benches can also be found around the parade ring and catering areas.

Disabled facilities are provided at the track which gives spectators a perfect viewing point of the action.

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

Food

Our outside food caterers are located beside the parade ring and bookies which means you don’t have to venture too far from the action to purchase some snacks. You can choose from an array of hot food options such as burgers and chips to sausages and chicken goujons.

Our hard working committee members also supply a delicious selection of homemade cakes, buns and sandwiches which are for sale in the food tent beside the parade ring.

If you would like a treat for the day we also have an ice-cream van in attendance.

Beverages

Race goers can purchase teas and coffees from our special coffee cart that sells a variety of popular coffee options.

Soft drinks and juices can be purchased 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.

faqs

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

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.

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. We also have a range of catering options on course if you don't fancy packing a picnic for the day.

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.

Amenities

Portrush point-to-point is the perfect day out for the family in Northern Ireland countryside and as an added bonus for parents all children U16 have free admission.

Our point-to-point is located only a few miles from many famous landmarks which include the Giants Causeway, Dunluce castle, Bushmills distillery and Barry’s amusement park which is the largest of its kind in Northern Ireland.

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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 CARRHILL (IRE) (4yo GR G)
GETAWAY (GER) / SIMONIA (IRE) / YEATS (IRE)		 11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison Mid-Antrim (H)
Caroline McCaldin		  
2 MACKIESHILL (IRE) (4yo B G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / MOLL MAGEE (GB) / YEATS (IRE)		 11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison Mid-Antrim (H)
Cormac Abernethy		  
3 BUZZ ICECLEAR (IRE) (4yo CH G)
SEA MOON (GB) / VICTORIA SAYS (IRE) / SHANTOU (USA)		 11st 6lbs Harley Dean Dunne Island (F)
Harley Dean Dunne		  
4 CALL ME LEGEND (IRE) (4yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / MORNING LEGEND (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA)		 11st 11lbs Harley Dean Dunne Island (F)
Harley Dean Dunne		  
5 ALL EYEZ ON ME (GB) (4yo BR G)
JACK HOBBS (GB) / ALLEZ LOULOU (FR) / MARK OF ESTEEM (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Warren Ewing East Antrim (H)
Warren Ewing		  
6 CHOSEN LEADER (IRE) (4yo CH G)
WELL CHOSEN (GB) / LAURENS TRIX (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Warren Ewing East Antrim (H)
Warren Ewing		  
7 MAGNETIC CLOUD (FR) (4yo GR G)
MAGNETICJIM (IRE) / ASH CLOUD (FR) / SLICKLY (FR)		 11st 11lbs Warren Ewing East Antrim (H)
Warren Ewing		  
8 JENNY FRANCE (IRE) (4yo B M)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / JENNYS SURPRISE (IRE) / HAWK WING (USA)		 11st 6lbs Gaynestown Stud Partnership Killinick (H)
Jonathan M. Fogarty		  
9 RECKLESS SPENDING (IRE) (4yo B G)
SHOLOKHOV (IRE) / CARRIGEEN KARAKA (IRE) / STOWAWAY (GB)		 11st 11lbs Gaynestown Stud Partnership Killinick (H)
Jonathan M. Fogarty		  
10 SKY AND SAND (IRE) (4yo B G)
WESTERNER (GB) / ALLISS (IRE) / GETAWAY (GER)		 11st 11lbs Gaynestown Stud Partnership Killinick (H)
Jonathan M. Fogarty		  
11 DAYDREAM NATION (IRE) (4yo CH G)
DOYEN (IRE) / CARRIGEEN LONICERA (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
12 FUKKATSU ENKI (FR) (4yo B G)
BUCK'S BOUM (FR) / COZUMEL ISLAND (FR) / MARTALINE (GB)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
13 ROI DU ROUME (FR) (4yo GR G)
AUTHORIZED (IRE) / CONAKRY (FR) / AMERICAN POST (GB)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
14 SHIKANTSEN ENKI (FR) (4yo B G)
BUCK'S BOUM (FR) / BALLI FLIGHT (FR) / BALLINGARRY (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
15 SKYLIGHT HUSTLE (IRE) (4yo B G)
JUKEBOX JURY (IRE) / MENESTEEM (IRE) / MARK OF ESTEEM (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
16 KING DU BRIVET (FR) (4yo B G)
TRIPLE THREAT (FR) / SHE'S MY LADY (FR) / POLIGLOTE (GB)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Donnchadh Doyle		  
17 MR MAGIC (FR) (4yo B G)
ELM PARK (GB) / DIX NEUF SIX (GB) / PYRUS (USA)		 11st 6lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle		  
18 MICK DE TAILOR (IRE) (4yo B BR G)
HARZAND (IRE) / NUIT DES CHARTREUX (FR) / VILLEZ (USA)		 11st 11lbs J.A.O. Walsh Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
19 PURPLE OWL (IRE) (4yo B G)
ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL (USA) / ONLY EXCEPTION (IRE) / JEREMY (USA)		 11st 11lbs Benjamin Halsall Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
20 DEAN'S HILL (IRE) (4yo B G)
KALANISI (IRE) / BLAYNEY QUEEN (IRE) / DESERT KING (IRE)		 11st 11lbs William Ross Crawford East Antrim (H)
William Ross Crawford		  
21 MAVETHERAVE (IRE) (4yo GR G)
JUKEBOX JURY (IRE) / DONNS WISH (IRE) / PIERRE (GB)		 11st 11lbs David A. Laverty East Antrim (H)
William Ross Crawford		  
22 I GIVE THEORDERS (IRE) (4yo B G)
ORDER OF ST GEORGE (IRE) / RUDI TUESDAY (IRE) / RUDIMENTARY (USA)		 11st 11lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Mary E. Doyle		  
23 KOVANIS (FR) (4yo GR G)
TUNIS (POL) / NOVA D'AUTEUIL (FR) / LE NAIN JAUNE (FR)		 11st 11lbs P.J. McBurney Mid-Antrim (H)
Gerald Quinn		  
24 LARGY TEXAS (IRE) (4yo B G)
LIBERTARIAN (GB) / SWEETBRIAR ROSE (IRE) / DUSHYANTOR (USA)		 11st 11lbs Largy Bloodstock East Antrim (H)
S.R.B. Crawford		  
25 NEVER SURRENDER (FR) (4yo B G)
BUCK'S BOUM (FR) / FONTAINEDELACOUDRE (FR) / GOLD AWAY (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Caitriona Goff Island (F)
Michael Goff		  
26 PORTNABLAGH (IRE) (4yo B G)
BERKSHIRE (IRE) / CHOSEN LAW (IRE) / RULE OF LAW (USA)		 11st 11lbs Cathal Kerrigan
Karen McNeilly		  
27 UN SENS A LA VIE (FR) (4yo B G)
MUHTATHIR (GB) / KPALIME (FR) / ENRIQUE (GB)		 11st 11lbs Denis Paul Murphy Ballinagore (H)
Denis Paul Murphy		  
28 WATTY ROCCO (IRE) (4yo CH G)
SHIROCCO (GER) / GOLDEN POCKETS (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Oran McGill Route (H)
Gary McGill		  

Preview

Ellen Doyle was among the winners at Toomebridge last Saturday, and her I GIVE THEORDERS stands out here. He finished third in a top-class Oldtown maiden in February, where the runner-up was bought by Willie Mullins. Un Sens A La Vie could be a first runner of the new season for Denis Murphy, and he was only beaten seven lengths at Loughanmore in April to leave him as the obvious danger.

TATTERSALLS IRELAND NOVEMBER NH SALE & CUNNINGHAM COVERS 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 JUMP STYLE (FR) (5yo CH G)
MASKED MARVEL (GB) / DONA PRIA (FR) / PRIOLO (USA)		 12st 2lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
2 SPADESTEP (IRE) (5yo B G)
JUKEBOX JURY (IRE) / GLIBIN (IRE) / LUSO (GB)		 12st 2lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
3 WILD NEPHIN (GB) (5yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / TWINSET AND PEARLS (GB) / SHIROCCO (GER)		 12st 2lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
4 JIMBO SPORT (FR) (5yo B G)
NO RISK AT ALL (FR) / BAHIA DE CERISY (FR) / SLEEPING CAR (FR)		 12st 2lbs Mary Turley East Down (F)
Patrick Eugene Turley		  
5 JUST A JOY (FR) (5yo B G)
BUCK'S BOUM (FR) / UGOLINE (FR) / DOM ALCO (FR)		 12st 2lbs Mary Turley East Down (F)
Patrick Eugene Turley		  
6 DILIGENT MILITIA (FR) (5yo B G)
NO RISK AT ALL (FR) / TANGASPEED (FR) / VERTICAL SPEED (FR)		 12st 2lbs The Weddings and Wakes Syndicate Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
7 HOWDOYALIKEHERHOME (IRE) (5yo B G)
CHAMPS ELYSEES (GB) / THEDOUBLEDE (IRE) / DEPLOY (GB)		 12st 2lbs Denis Paul Murphy Ballinagore (H)
Denis Paul Murphy		  
8 SPIDDLE HILL (IRE) (5yo CH G)
GETAWAY (GER) / CAPTAIN SUPREME (IRE) / CAPTAIN RIO (GB)		 12st 2lbs W.W. Dennison Co.Down (S)
Caroline McCaldin		  
9 TSAVO PARK (IRE) (5yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / CATCHERAGAIN (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 12st 2lbs Monbeg Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Donnchadh Doyle		  
10 WESTERN ABILITY (IRE) (5yo B G)
WESTERNER (GB) / ABILITY TO BURN (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 12st 2lbs D.M. Christie Fermanagh (H)
D.M. Christie		  
11 YOULITA (IRE) (5yo B G)
YOUMZAIN (IRE) / SOLITA (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Catherine Cashman Coolnakilla (H)
P. Cashman		  

Preview

JIMBO SPORT was sent off as the favourite for the four-year-old maiden on this card 12 months ago, and whilst he did come up second best, his conqueror has since won a bumper for David Pipe to show it was a creditable effort and he could now go one better. Howdoyalikeherhome has the advantage of track experience. He finished placed three times over hurdles for Pat Foley last season, and has a mark of 107, whilst Wild Nephin ended last season with a near career-best in Inchydoney.

W. OLIVER EXORNA LTD 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 BAYONETTA (IRE) (6yo B M)
LEADING LIGHT (IRE) / ME JULIE (GB) / KAYF TARA (GB)		 11st 11lbs Rodney Ian Arthur Mid-Antrim (H)
Gerald Quinn		  
2 CURRISH LANE (IRE) (6yo B M)
OCOVANGO (GB) / FUGAL MAID (IRE) / WINGED LOVE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Anthony McAleese & Noel Henry Route (H)
Paul McAleese		  
3 FIDDLEDEE (IRE) (5yo B M)
CHAMPS ELYSEES (GB) / WHISPER ROCK (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Rebecca Surman Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
4 GENEROUS SCORPION (GB) (6yo B M)
SCORPION (IRE) / GENSTONE TRAIL (GB) / GENEROUS (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Monbeg Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Donnchadh Doyle		  
5 PENTHOUSE POPPET (IRE) (7yo B M)
GETAWAY (GER) / CONORS MIRACLE (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Kerri McBratney Co.Down (S)
C.A. McBratney		  

Preview

The track placed BAYONETTA only found one rival too good in Toomebridge last Saturday and should could gain quick compensation here at the expense of the locally trained Currish Lane. She too filled the runners-up spot last time, but has not been seen in action since that second at Farmacaffley in February. Of the others, Fiddledee would have two placed efforts to her name, but for falling at the last in Ballindenisk on her penultimate start.

MACAULEY WRAY SOLICITORS 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
1 CARNFUNNOCK (IRE) (7yo B G)
GETAWAY (GER) / SIMPLY ERIN (IRE) / GAMUT (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Largy Bloodstock East Antrim (H)
S.R.B. Crawford		  
2 CIRQUE ROYAL (GB) (8yo B G)
CAPE CROSS (IRE) / BOTANIQUE (IRE) / PIVOTAL (GB)		 11st 11lbs P.J. McBurney
Gerald Quinn		  
3 ER DANCER (FR) (10yo B G)
DRAGON DANCER (GB) / QUISIERA (FR) / PASSING SALE (FR)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Donnchadh Doyle		  
4 GORTHILL (FR) (8yo B G)
RAIL LINK (GB) / REFLEXION (FR) / DISCOVER D'AUTEUIL (FR)		 12st 2lbs Alan McCaldin Co.Down (S)
Caroline McCaldin		  
5 KNOCKIEL SYNGE (IRE) (10yo B G)
MOROZOV (USA) / KNOCKIEL SPIRIT (IRE) / OVERBURY (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Teresa Flood Kildare (F)
Peter J. Flood		  
6 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		  

Preview

The head-to-head last season between WINGED LEADER and Gorthill finished in a draw at one-one, but the reigning champion point-to-point horse is expected to make a winning return to action. Trained by David Christie, the ten-year-old has won on each of his last three visits to this track and can continue that good strike rate here. Er Dancer is next best.

ROYAL COURT HOTEL Winner Of Three

Winners Of Three

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 three 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 TAMLAGHT EYES (IRE) (8yo B M)
DOYEN (IRE) / BOND HOLDER (IRE) / HAWKEYE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs P.J. McBurney Mid-Antrim (H)
Gerald Quinn		  
2 WEESPOOF (IRE) (5yo B G)
DIAMOND BOY (FR) / CLAIRES AWAY (IRE) / STOWAWAY (GB)		 12st 2lbs P.J. McBurney Mid-Antrim (H)
Gerald Quinn		  
3 FRALIMONTI BILBERY (FR) (6yo B G)
MONTMARTRE (FR) / CHUCHOTEUSE (FR) / ASTARABAD (USA)		 12st 2lbs Catherine Murphy Ballinagore (H)
Denis Paul Murphy		  
4 HATHAWAYS COTTAGE (IRE) (6yo B M)
MAHLER (GB) / CARRIG'N MAY (IRE) / CLASSIC CLICHE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Ray Nicholas Fermanagh (H)
D.M. Christie		  
5 JIM THE WOLF (FR) (5yo GR G)
JOSHUA TREE (IRE) / CARLADOUN (FR) / ROLI ABI (FR)		 12st 2lbs W.W. Dennison Co.Down (S)
Caroline McCaldin		  
6 LECALE WAY (IRE) (7yo CH G)
GETAWAY (GER) / ISLAND WALK (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA)		 12st 2lbs Mary Turley
Patrick Eugene Turley		  
7 NEAT LOCALITY (IRE) (7yo B M)
ASK (GB) / BACK TO ROOST (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 6lbs Harley Dean Dunne Island (F)
Harley Dean Dunne		  
8 TECH TALK (IRE) (9yo B G)
DOYEN (IRE) / IDLE TWITTER (IRE) / FLYING LEGEND (USA)		 12st 2lbs Leon Tormey Fingal (H)
Tom Dreaper		  

Preview

WEESPOOF won his maiden by a mighty 29 lengths at Necarne in May when, under the care of Paddy Turley, having now joined Ger Quinn, he could get the better of his former stablemate Lecale Way, who has not been seen since making a winning debut, at Castletown-Geoghegan 12 months ago. He has to be feared, however, as five subsequent maiden winners have come out from behind him. Tech Talk and Jim The Wolf both won in Toomebridge last week which will stand to them.

SEMPLE THE POTATO PEOPLE & MADDYBENNY 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.
(Prize Money €1750: 1st €1225, 2nd €350, 3rd €175)

Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles  

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 HUDSON DUSTER (IRE) (6yo BR G)
FAMOUS NAME (GB) / QUEEN COMMANDER (IRE) / CHINEUR (FR)		 12st 2lbs Patrick Raymond Powell Newry (H)
Liam Lennon		  
2 MORALE BOOST (GB) (6yo B G)
EQUIANO (FR) / ARAMINTE (GB) / ONE COOL CAT (USA)		 12st 2lbs Aidan B. Darragh Mid-Antrim (H)
Gerald Quinn		  
3 SPEEDY BOX (IRE) (6yo B G)
ARCADIO (GER) / NOSEY BOX (IRE) / WITNESS BOX (USA)		 12st 2lbs John Mooney Route (H)
Paul McAleese		  
4 SUPERDERMO (IRE) (6yo B G)
ALKAADHEM (GB) / LUCYS MATE (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)		 12st 2lbs Cathal McGovern Co.Down (S)
C.A. McBratney		  

Preview

SPEEDY BOX could be turned out quickly, having finished second in a similar contest in Toomebridge last weekend, and that race fitness will stand to him. Superdermo has switched stable since running over hurdles in Down Royal at the end of August, whilst Morale Boost is a newcomer who would have to be respected given that he represents a stable that started the season strongly, with all six of their runners last Saturday finishing in the placings.
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