TURTULLA
| Gates Open: | 10:30 |
| First Race: | 12:30 |
| Admission Prices: | €10 |
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Track Biography:
The Golden Vale hunt was revived by Tim Hyde and Michael Purcell.
The hounds were hunted by John Pickering, James Foley, Capt. Donald Swan, Rory Dicken, Tom O’Meara, Jim Quinlan and presently by Michael Comerford.
The point-to-point has been run annually at various venues. The first meeting was held at College Hill Templemore and has since been run at Thurles racecourse, Fairyhill Templemore, Coolkip Horse and Jockey, Glenbane Holycross and now at its current venue of Turtulla Thurles.
Turtulla Point-to-Point Races
Turtulla,
Thurles,
Co.Tipperary
E41 K407
Contact Details
Martina Fogarty - 086 1716989
How To Get There
By Road
All roads will be signposted from both Horse and Jockey and Thurles.
On the N62 to Turtulla cross, turn left 1 mile from Thurles town. Then turn right at the Golf Course.
By Air
Our point-to-point is located two hours and fifteen minutes from Dublin airport.
Eircode
E41 K407
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 also provide a disability parking area with fence viewing on the home straight.
There is portaloo’s available on the day.
In our bookmakers ring you can view and bet on any off-course races on the day in both England and Ireland.
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We have a marque serving home-made soups, sandwiches and cakes with all of the proceeds going towards Autism Ireland.
There will outside caterers on site also for those wanting some burger and chips!
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Race goers can purchase teas, coffees and soft drinks from our catering marquee.
Refreshments will also be available from on site caterers.
There is a wide variety of beverages on offer, something to suit everyone!
No, we do not have an official dress code we just advise our race goers to wear warm coats, caps and good footwear.
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 Thurles on your way to the races.
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The Golden Vale point-to-point is the perfect day out for the family in the countryside and as an added bonus for parents all children U16’s have free admission.
Race goers 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. The fence in our home straight allows you to get a perfect viewing point of each race whether you are on foot or in the comfort of your car.
With Thurles town only a five minute drive from the track, there is a large selection of shops and restaurants to keep you busy within the area. Thurles is also steeped in GAA history as it is the birthplace of the Gaelic Athletic Association founded in 1884 by Hayes’ Hotel. Thurles is also home to Semple Stadium which is the second largest GAA stadium in Ireland with a capacity of 53,500.
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Entries
DELTA STEEL GROUP & THURLES RACECOURSE 4yo Mares Maiden
Maiden Race For 4-Y-O Mares
For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old, Mares only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland.
(Prize Money €800: 1st €560, 2nd €160, 3rd €80)
Weights: 11st 11lbs About 3 Miles
| No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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| 1 | MAGICAL LADY (FR) (4yo B M) MASKED MARVEL (GB) / ALZASCA (FR) / GRAPE TREE ROAD (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Cobajay Syndicate | Carlow Farmers (F) Aidan Fitzgerald |
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| 2 | QUEENS ABBEY (IRE) (4yo B M) ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL (USA) / WILD SPELL (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Cobajay Syndicate | Carlow Farmers (F) Aidan Fitzgerald |
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| 3 | BALLYLICKY BAY (IRE) (4yo B M) ORDER OF ST GEORGE (IRE) / TRENDY NATIVE (GB) / OVERBURY (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Jeff Murphy | Coolnakilla (H) David P. Murphy |
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| 4 | CONTRARY MARY (IRE) (4yo B M) ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL (USA) / TWOTRAILERPARKGIRL (IRE) / HELIOSTATIC (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | M.M. Allen | Galtee (H) David M. O'Brien |
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| 5 | FOXY ROXY (IRE) (4yo BR M) GREAT PRETENDER (IRE) / VISION SAINTE (FR) / VISIONARY (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Harley Dean Dunne | Island (F) Harley Dean Dunne |
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| 6 | MARIBETH (IRE) (4yo B BR M) DIAMOND BOY (FR) / THE SAILORS BONNET (IRE) / ROBIN DES PRES (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Roger O'Byrne | Golden Vale (F) P.M.J. Doyle |
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| 7 | PORTE JAUNE (FR) (4yo B M) DSCHINGIS SECRET (GER) / BELLA GIACONDA (GER) / GOOFALIK (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Baltimore Stables Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Mary E. Doyle |
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| 8 | PRINCESSE MILANIA (IRE) (4yo B M) MILAN (GB) / PRINCESSE LEIA (FR) / ZAMBEZI SUN (GB) |
11st 11lbs | R Tector | Wexford (F) Robert Tector |
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| 9 | TREATY QUEEN (IRE) (4yo B M) IDAHO (IRE) / FU YUAN (FR) / COMTE DU BOURG (FR) |
11st 11lbs | The Small Ball Syndicate | Scarteen (F) Jimmy Kelly |
Preview
MARIBETH came up against an above-average looking winner when finishing second at Curraghmore last month, and with that debut effort behind her, it is hard to look beyond the locally-trained daughter of Diamond Boy. Queens Abbey also made the frame on her debut, which came at Tattersalls back in April, and she should be the big danger, having finished four lengths in front of the potentially re-opposing Princesse Milania.
BALLINROE TRANSPORT, LOCAL TRAINERS & NOEL RYANS PUB 4yo Geldings Maiden
Maiden Race For 4-Y-O Geldings
For Certified Hunters aged 4 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: 11st 11lbs About 3 Miles
| No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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| 1 | ESCORT'KHEOPS (FR) (4yo B G) MASTERSTROKE (USA) / ESCORT'WOMAN (FR) / ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR) |
11st 6lbs | W.W. Dennison | Mid-Antrim (H) Cormac Abernethy |
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| 2 | KARMA DE COTTE (FR) (4yo B G) ROBIN DU NORD (FR) / ANCOLIE DE COTTE (FR) / DOM ALCO (FR) |
11st 6lbs | W.W. Dennison | Mid-Antrim (H) Cormac Abernethy |
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| 3 | MACKIESHILL (IRE) (4yo B G) FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / MOLL MAGEE (GB) / YEATS (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | W.W. Dennison | Mid-Antrim (H) Cormac Abernethy |
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| 4 | CLONSAST (IRE) (4yo B G) MALINAS (GER) / VICKEETO (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | Peter J. Flood | Kildare (F) Peter J. Flood |
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| 5 | DOLLANSTOWN (IRE) (4yo B BR G) JET AWAY (GB) / MAGGIE CONNOLLY (IRE) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB) |
11st 6lbs | Peter J. Flood | Kildare (F) Peter J. Flood |
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| 6 | KOCKTAIL BLEU (FR) (4yo GR G) MAGNETICJIM (IRE) / TUNIQUE BLEUE (FR) / PANORAMIC (GB) |
11st 6lbs | Caitriona Goff | Island (F) Michael Goff |
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| 7 | NEVER SURRENDER (FR) (4yo B G) BUCK'S BOUM (FR) / FONTAINEDELACOUDRE (FR) / GOLD AWAY (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | Caitriona Goff | Island (F) Michael Goff |
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| 8 | KHAFRE (FR) (4yo B G) CIMA DE TRIOMPHE (IRE) / BEYONCE DU LYS (FR) / NICKNAME (FR) |
11st 6lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 9 | KIR DES ISSARDS (FR) (4yo GR G) RAJSAMAN (FR) / SABOUM (FR) / ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR) |
11st 6lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 10 | MY LIFE BE LIKE (IRE) (4yo BR G) GETAWAY (GER) / GRANNY YEATS (IRE) / YEATS (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 11 | STRAITFROMTEXAS (IRE) (4yo B G) MILAN (GB) / WELL TUNED (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
11st 6lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 12 | BALLELA KING (IRE) (4yo B G) ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL (USA) / BALLELA GIRL (IRE) / MANDALUS (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | Mary K. Murphy | Laois (F) Edward F. Power |
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| 13 | SUNNY SOUTH WEST (IRE) (4yo BR G) VALIRANN (FR) / CLASSIC SUN (GER) / MONSUN (GER) |
11st 11lbs | Mary K. Murphy | Laois (F) Edward F. Power |
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| 14 | DIAMOND FLUSH (IRE) (4yo BR G) DIAMOND BOY (FR) / SHANTOU SHIPPER (IRE) / SHANTOU (USA) |
11st 6lbs | James P. Dunne | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 15 | DR PEP (FR) (4yo CH G) DOCTOR DINO (FR) / PEPITE DU MATHAN (FR) / TURGEON (USA) |
11st 6lbs | Alan Harte | Tipperary (F) Sam Curling |
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| 16 | DUEL AU SOLEIL (FR) (4yo B G) IVANHOWE (GER) / DABARATSA (FR) / ASTARABAD (USA) |
11st 6lbs | J. O'Leary | Tipperary (F) Sam Curling |
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| 17 | ALZURS THUNDER (IRE) (4yo B G) AFFINISEA (IRE) / BRIJOMI QUEEN (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Mrs B. Power | Waterford (F) Paul Power |
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| 18 | CHAMPAGNE FORTUNE (IRE) (4yo B G) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / TACENDA (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
11st 6lbs | Roisin Hickey | Tipperary (F) Roisin Hickey |
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| 19 | DA RED MURPHY (IRE) (4yo CH G) MALINAS (GER) / LAREENA (FR) / FULL OF GOLD (FR) |
11st 6lbs | John & Francis Murray | Laois (F) Liam Cusack |
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| 20 | DAWES POINT (IRE) (4yo B G) IDAHO (IRE) / LA SENTINELLE (FR) / SAGACITY (FR) |
11st 6lbs | Harley Dean Dunne | Island (F) Harley Dean Dunne |
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| 21 | FAR FROM HOME (IRE) (4yo B G) DOYEN (IRE) / GALLANT EXPRESS (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
11st 6lbs | B.G. Acheson | Ballinagore (H) Denis Paul Murphy |
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| 22 | GETTING THERE (IRE) (4yo B G) ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL (USA) / AONINCH (GB) / INCHINOR (GB) |
11st 6lbs | W. J. Burke | Coolnakilla (H) W. J. Burke |
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| 23 | KAPORAL D'AINAY (FR) (4yo B G) COKORIKO (FR) / APPLE'S MANON (FR) / SADDLER MAKER (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Josh Ryan | East Clare (H) Joseph Ryan |
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| 24 | KILNESARE FLIGHT (IRE) (4yo B G) MALINAS (GER) / KILNESARE KATE (IRE) / MAHLER (GB) |
11st 6lbs | Denis P. Ryan | Golden Vale (F) Leslie Young |
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| 25 | 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 |
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| 26 | PADDY MOANS (IRE) (4yo B G) MAHLER (GB) / DELTA FORTY (GB) / ALFLORA (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | Jenny Walsh | Killinick (H) Benny Walsh |
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| 27 | PRESS THE BUTTON (IRE) (4yo B G) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / COPPER KAY (GB) / KAYF TARA (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Anthony F O'Callaghan | Tipperary (F) E. J. O'Grady |
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| 28 | SKY AND SAND (IRE) (4yo B G) WESTERNER (GB) / ALLISS (IRE) / GETAWAY (GER) |
11st 11lbs | Gaynestown Stud Partnership | Killinick (H) Jonathan M. Fogarty |
Preview
Jonathan Fogarty has his strong of youngsters in good form in recent weeks and SKY AND SAND could continue that as it would be no surprise to see him step forward in this after finishing a close fifth in a tactical Loughrea maiden last month. Escotkheops was beaten a similar margin when fourth at Tattersalls recently following an early exit on debut at Loughanmore, whilst Koktail Bleur and Champagne Fortune are others for the shortlist.
THE GOFFS CORAL GOLD CUP SALE 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 |
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| 1 | D JOURNEY MAN (IRE) (5yo B G) DIAMOND BOY (FR) / DAY'S OVER (GB) / OVERBURY (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | William P. Murphy | Carlow Farmers (F) William P. Murphy |
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| 2 | REVOLUT NED (IRE) (5yo B G) DOYEN (IRE) / GORGEOUS KATE (IRE) / WESTERNER (GB) |
11st 11lbs | William P. Murphy | Carlow Farmers (F) William P. Murphy |
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| 3 | CHAMPAGNE CYCLONE (IRE) (5yo B G) VALIRANN (FR) / CYCLONE LORRAINE (IRE) / STOWAWAY (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Roisin Hickey | Tipperary (F) Roisin Hickey |
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| 4 | CITY SLIPPERS (FR) (5yo B G) MARTALINE (GB) / NORITA HAS (FR) / KAPGARDE (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Jennifer Hunt | Golden Vale (F) P.M.J. Doyle |
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| 5 | DAVIDAY (IRE) (5yo B G) IMPERIAL MONARCH (IRE) / LAUR DANA (IRE) / ARCADIO (GER) |
11st 11lbs | Eoin Seymour | North Tipperary (F) Eoin Seymour |
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| 6 | HANG ON SLOOPY (IRE) (5yo B G) YEATS (IRE) / DIAMOND SOLES (IRE) / DANETIME (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | John Gleeson & Aidan Archdeacon Partnership | Co.Limerick (F) John F. Gleeson |
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| 7 | ITSAWORKINMANIAM (IRE) (5yo CH G) SHOLOKHOV (IRE) / MEMORYS OF MADNESS (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
12st 2lbs | J. Staunton | Co.Clare (H) J. Staunton |
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| 8 | JETOVANGO (IRE) (5yo B G) OCOVANGO (GB) / JET MISTRESS (IRE) / BRIAN BORU (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Roger G. English | Kilworth&Araglen (H) Daniel William O'Sullivan |
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| 9 | JIMMY K (IRE) (5yo B G) SHIROCCO (GER) / LOVE ON TOP (IRE) / WESTERNER (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Caitriona Goff | Island (F) Michael Goff |
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| 10 | JUST KEEPS ROLLING (IRE) (5yo B G) OL' MAN RIVER (IRE) / LUCKY SORCERESS (IRE) / WIZARD KING (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Thomas Westropp-Bennett | Scarteen (F) Ambrose O'Mullane |
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| 11 | MAGS NELSON (IRE) (5yo B G) MOUNT NELSON (GB) / HOWAREYABELLE (GB) / SIR PERCY (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Rathmoy Syndicate | Coolnakilla (H) Ciaran W. Fennessy |
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| 12 | MONROCCO MOONLIGHT (GB) (5yo B G) KAYF TARA (GB) / MONROCCO (GB) / SHIROCCO (GER) |
11st 11lbs | Denis Paul Murphy | Ballinagore (H) Denis Paul Murphy |
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| 13 | MYRALEIGHBLUEBIKE (IRE) (5yo CH G) IMPERIAL MONARCH (IRE) / PURE HONEY (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Noel F. Glynn | Co.Clare (H) Noel F. Glynn |
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| 14 | PHILIPS LAST CHIME (IRE) (5yo CH G) LEADING LIGHT (IRE) / EVEN BETTY (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Icecream Syndicate | United Hunt (F) Batt O'Connell |
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| 15 | POGACAR (IRE) (5yo CH G) IMPERIAL MONARCH (IRE) / GLENBROOK MEMORIES (IRE) / MARIGNAN (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Natalie Gilligan | Co.Clare (H) Liam Gilligan |
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| 16 | RECOMMENDED (IRE) (5yo B G) PILLAR CORAL (GB) / KYGO (IRE) / SCORPION (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Thomas Peter English | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 17 | ROXBORO RIVER (IRE) (5yo B G) OL' MAN RIVER (IRE) / INDIAN BOUNTY (GB) / INDIAN RIDGE (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Rachel O'Neill | Co.Galway(F) Rachel O'Neill |
Preview
The Colin Bowe stable has been the yard to follow so far in the new season and RECOMMENDED only found one rival too good on debut at Lisronagh a fortnight ago. That should leave him as one of the leading contenders for this. Revolut Ned also hit the crossbar last time, when finishing second at Rathcannon, whilst City Slippers and Jimmy K are others that come into this race having finished placed on their latest outing.
GAIN EQUINE NUTRITION, KIRBYS PHARMACY & CENTENARY COOP 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 | 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 |
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| 2 | 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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| 3 | BELLACHAMPS (IRE) (6yo B M) CHAMPS ELYSEES (GB) / PRINCESS SUSAN (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | Norah Ahern | United Hunt (F) Denis Ahern |
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| 4 | CEIS CHARRAIGIN (IRE) (5yo B M) MAHLER (GB) / MADE OF DIAMONDS (GB) / ALFLORA (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | Patrick Pyne | United Hunt (F) Garrett J. Ahern |
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| 5 | CLASHMORE BANTER (IRE) (5yo B M) SHIROCCO (GER) / GLITTERING OVATION (IRE) / INDIAN DANEHILL (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | Alan Curran | Lismore (H) Patrick J. Kiely |
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| 6 | FLEMENSCHAMP (IRE) (6yo CH M) FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / RUBICHAMPS (GB) / ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR) |
11st 6lbs | Fiona Fox | North Kilkenny (F) Michael Butler |
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| 7 | 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 |
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| 8 | MILAN DOLLAR LADY (IRE) (5yo B M) MILAN (GB) / LORA LADY (IRE) / LORD AMERICO (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | R. Gill | North Tipperary (F) T. Hogan |
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| 9 | OUR GIRL SAL (IRE) (6yo B M) SHOLOKHOV (IRE) / MISS MAYBERRY (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA) |
11st 6lbs | David Lyons | Carlow Farmers (F) Aidan Fitzgerald |
Preview
The 87-rated hurdler OUR GIRL SAL returns to the pointing fields having been placed three times over hurdles, and that experience could give her the edge on what is also her stable debut. Kilrush Lady also brings placed hurdle form into this and although proving costly to follow after three defeats when favourite, she has been offering promise of late, whilst Annie Questions and Beacon Storm are also worth considering.
PHIL PURCELL ENGINEERING, RYAN TARMACADAM & LORCAN ORIORDAN FARRIER 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 |
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| 1 | RAMILLIES (IRE) (9yo GR G) SHANTOU (USA) / MRS WALLENSKY (IRE) / ROSELIER (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Ramillies & Christie Family Syndicate | Fermanagh (H) D.M. Christie |
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| 2 | VAUCELET (FR) (9yo B G) AUTHORIZED (IRE) / PEGGY PIERJI (FR) / CADOUDAL (FR) |
11st 11lbs | S.J. Hegarty & Jennifer O'Kane | Fermanagh (H) D.M. Christie |
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| 3 | 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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| 4 | LONGHOUSE STAR (IRE) (7yo B G) HILLSTAR (GB) / SPARTAN ANGEL (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB) |
11st 11lbs | John Duggan | Tipperary (F) Sam Curling |
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| 5 | BENEFITS JEU (IRE) (9yo BR G) SCORPION (IRE) / AINES BENEFIT (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Denis William Moore | Killinick (H) Denis William Moore |
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| 6 | BLOOMHILL (IRE) (7yo B G) GAMUT (IRE) / DOONBEG (IRE) / ALDERBROOK (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Ann Derwin | Westmeath (F) Thomas Cleary |
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| 7 | BOSS ROBIN (IRE) (8yo B G) MAHLER (GB) / HOW IS THINGS (IRE) / NORWICH (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Aidan Archdeacon | Co.Limerick (F) John F. Gleeson |
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| 8 | FIRST TOUCH (IRE) (12yo B G) MAHLER (GB) / KILLESK SCRIBE (IRE) / SCRIBANO (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Jeff Murphy | Coolnakilla (H) David P. Murphy |
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| 9 | FRANCOIS (FR) (9yo CH G) MUHTATHIR (GB) / FOUR GREEN (FR) / GREEN TUNE (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Baltimore Stables Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Mary E. Doyle |
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| 10 | 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 |
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| 11 | KING ALEX (FR) (10yo B G) BORN KING (JPN) / QUEEN RUNNING (FR) / CADOUDAL (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Chloe Ahern | United Hunt (F) Garrett J. Ahern |
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| 12 | LIFETIME AMBITION (IRE) (9yo BR G) KAPGARDE (FR) / JEANQUIRI (FR) / MANSONNIEN (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Roger O'Byrne & Linda Mulcahy Partnership | Golden Vale (F) P.M.J. Doyle |
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| 13 | MIDNIGHT MAESTRO (GB) (12yo B G) MIDNIGHT LEGEND (GB) / CALAMINTHA (GB) / MTOTO (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Tom & Hazel Russell | Scarteen (F) Enda Bolger |
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| 14 | PAT COYNE (IRE) (10yo GR G) FAIRLY RANSOM (USA) / IMOGENS FANCY (IRE) / TAIPAN (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Miriam Queally | Lismore (H) John Queally |
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| 15 | PRIORY PARK (IRE) (8yo B G) DYLAN THOMAS (IRE) / FINAL EPISODE (IRE) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB) |
12st 2lbs | J.P. McManus | Tipperary (F) E. J. O'Grady |
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| 16 | ROCKY'S HOWYA (IRE) (8yo B G) ASK (GB) / IT'S MY CHOICE (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Mrs Margaret C. Kiely | Lismore (H) Declan Queally |
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| 17 | SNUGSBOROUGH HALL (IRE) (13yo B G) BENEFICIAL (GB) / SADDLERS ARC (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Fontstown Syndicate | Laois (F) Liam Cusack |
Preview
LIFETIME AMBITION suffered a surprise defeat at Curraghmore on his return to action, but with big targets likely ahead for him in the spring, it would be no surprise if that run was needed to bring him on. That recent race fitness should give him the edge over the returning former champion point-to-pointer Rockys Howya. He has not been seen since lowering the colours of Its On The Line at Ballindenisk 18 months ago. Of the others, Priory Park, Pat Coyne and Ramillies have all won this season and add further depth to a potentially cracking renewal.
THE INHSC 5yo+ Maiden
Maiden Race For 5-Y-O & Upwards INHSC - Handlers 10 wins or less (of €2750)
For Certified Hunters aged 5 years old and upwards only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland. Confined to Point to Point Handlers who held a Handlers Permit during the 2023/24 season and who since 1/1/98 have not trained more than 10 winners as a Point to Point Handler or under any Rules of Racing or Steeplechasing at time of entry. Mares allowed 5lbs.
The INHS Committee are generously sponsoring this race with a BONUS to the winning owner of €1000. If it is necessary to run more than one division of this race the INHSC BONUS of €1000 will be divided accordingly.
(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 | ICARE DU MARAIS (FR) (6yo CH G) COASTAL PATH (GB) / URBI ET ORBI (FR) / ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Jim O'Neill | Ballinagore (H) Jim O'Neill |
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| 2 | SECRET ALLY (IRE) (5yo B G) MILAN (GB) / THE BRASS LADY (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Jim O'Neill | Ballinagore (H) Jim O'Neill |
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| 3 | CLASHMORE BANTER (IRE) (5yo B M) SHIROCCO (GER) / GLITTERING OVATION (IRE) / INDIAN DANEHILL (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Alan Curran | Lismore (H) Patrick J. Kiely |
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| 4 | DEPECHE MO (IRE) (6yo B G) MASTEROFTHEHORSE (IRE) / DANI'S GIRL (IRE) / SECOND EMPIRE (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Eric Larkin | Waterford (F) Eric Larkin |
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| 5 | FOXY JIVER (IRE) (6yo CH G) GETAWAY (GER) / FOXY FLYER (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 11lbs | John Ned Ryan | Suir Vale (H) Michael J.N. Ryan |
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| 6 | HOW DECC (IRE) (6yo B BR G) LUCKY SPEED (IRE) / MANDARLI (IRE) / DARSI (FR) |
12st 2lbs | All The Parishes Syndicate | Eoin Seymour |
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| 7 | ITAINTMEBABE (IRE) (5yo B G) SAGEBURG (IRE) / GRANDE SOLITAIRE (FR) / LOUP SOLITAIRE (USA) |
12st 2lbs | John C. Byrne | Killinick (H) John C. Byrne |
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| 8 | JOSIES DYLAN (IRE) (7yo CH G) DYLAN THOMAS (IRE) / BAIE BARBARA (IRE) / HERON ISLAND (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Maeve Carlin | East Antrim (H) Stephen Carlin |
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| 9 | MAGS NELSON (IRE) (5yo B G) MOUNT NELSON (GB) / HOWAREYABELLE (GB) / SIR PERCY (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Rathmoy Syndicate | Coolnakilla (H) Ciaran W. Fennessy |
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| 10 | MY PRISONER (IRE) (5yo B BR G) LIBERTARIAN (GB) / KILCORAN LADY (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Holly Curran | Newry (H) Holly Curran |
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| 11 | PLANET NEPTUNE (IRE) (5yo B G) AFFINISEA (IRE) / MOUNTAIN ROSE (IRE) / ROSELIER (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Gary Daly | West Waterford (F) Jimmy Kelly |
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| 12 | WILLIE THOMAS (IRE) (6yo B G) DYLAN THOMAS (IRE) / HEATHY ISLAND (IRE) / TURTLE ISLAND (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | William O'Donovan | Ormond (F) Eamonn O'Donovan |
Preview
ICARE DU MARAIS has not been seen in competitive action since chasing home the promising Workahead at Cragmore not far off two years ago. Five subsequent maiden winners emerged from that race to show it was a smart effort, and despite that long lay-off, he could be the one to follow as he re-appears for new connections. Josies Dylan has finished placed in four of his six starts for current connections and should run his customary race, whilst How Decc was placed over hurdles during the summer and cannot be discounted.
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