BALLYCRYSTAL

Gates Open: 11:30
First Race: 13:00
Admission Prices: €10
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Track Biography:

The point-to-point track at Ballycrystal is held on the lands of point-to-point handler Matthew Flynn O'Connor in Kiltealy.

The first meeting took place in January 2020 under the auspices of the Ballinagore Hunt Club, the Island Foxhounds have also used this track for their Autumn fixture.

The course itself is a left handed track and the runners will go downhill for a furlong and a half before it levels out. There is a gentle rise to the line.

In all it is a mile around on each circuit with fives fences. Three of the fences are jumped in the home straight, and all of them come before the winning post. There is another fence at top of the course and the fifth fence is in the back straight.

Island Point-to-Point Races

Ballycrystal,

Kiltealy,

Co. Wexford

Y21 X6X6

 

 

Contact Details

Conal Dreelan - 087 9683533

How To Get There

By Road

From Dublin - Take N7 and M9 to N80 in Carlow.  Take exit 5 from M9. Follow N80 and R746 in Wexford, track will be signposted.

From Cork - Follow N8 to E Cork and N25 to Quay St/R500 in New Ross.  Take R729 and R731.  Continue straight onto R746, track will be signposted.

Eircode

Y21 X6X6

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A Day At The Races

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Facilities

Combined with extensive free parking we have a clear viewing track that allows race goers to get as close to the action as possible.

We can also provide disabled parking on the day if racegoers inform one of our parking stewards on their way into the point-to-point.

We have portaloo’s and changing facilities for toddlers on the course.

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

Food

Chips, Burgers, Soup, sandwiches, sweets and drinks are available on the track which are all provided by a professional catering company.

There is also plenty of space for families to enjoy picnics if you choose to bring one with you for the day.

If you would like a sweet treat during the day we also have a confectionary stall at the meeting.

Beverages

Our onsite catering providers will have a full range of hot and cold drinks for sale.

There will be a coffee van in situ for the days racing, serving teas and coffee for those looking for a caffine hit throughout the day.

We will also have a full bar on site, so there is something to suit everyone!

faqs

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

No, we do not have a dress code for our point-to-point

Yes, please feel free to bring your dog to the races. However, please ensure to always have them on a lead

Yes, our point-to-ppoint is the perfect place for a picnic out of the boot of your car.

We are lucky enough to have wide open space for children to play in a safe environment.

No, unfortunately we do not have ATM facilities on course. Hit up an ATM on route and try to win some cash throughout the day !

Amenities

Point-to-pointing is the perfect day out for all the family in the Irish countryside and where you will get to witness the future stars of the racing industry make their introduction into competitive racing. 

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TATTERSALLS IRELAND DERBY SALE 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 CASTLE RIVERS (IRE) (4yo BR G)
MAXIOS (GB) / STOWIE BELLE (IRE) / STOWAWAY (GB)		 11st 11lbs Matthew Flynn O'Connor Ballinagore (H)
Matthew Flynn O'Connor		  
2 GALACTIC PRINCESS (GB) (4yo B M)
TELESCOPE (IRE) / MADAM BIJOU (GB) / ATRAF (GB)		 11st 1lbs Matthew Flynn O'Connor Ballinagore (H)
Matthew Flynn O'Connor		  
3 MAX'D OUT (IRE) (4yo B G)
MAXIOS (GB) / MAX'S FLAME (IRE) / FAME AND GLORY (GB)		 11st 6lbs Matthew Flynn O'Connor Ballinagore (H)
Matthew Flynn O'Connor		  
4 HERNANDO DE SOTO (IRE) (4yo B G)
AFFINISEA (IRE) / GOUYEN (IRE) / WESTERNER (GB)		 11st 6lbs Paul Holden Kilkenny(F)
Ellmarie Holden		  
5 SEEITOLDYA (GB) (4yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / CARRIE DES CHAMPS (IRE) / ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR)		 11st 11lbs Paul Holden Kilkenny(F)
Ellmarie Holden		  
6 AMERICAN TRIO (IRE) (4yo B G)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / AUNTY MATTI (IRE) / SHANTOU (USA)		 11st 6lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership Island (F)
Cormac Doyle		  
7 EMPIRE WALK (IRE) (4yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / DEPLOYTHETANK (IRE) / DEPLOY (GB)		 11st 6lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership Island (F)
Cormac Doyle		  
8 FRESHERS WEEK (IRE) (4yo CH G)
CRYSTAL OCEAN (GB) / OURO VERDE (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 6lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership Island (F)
Cormac Doyle		  
9 ICONIC WALK (IRE) (4yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / ICONIC MYSTERY (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership Island (F)
Cormac Doyle		  
10 MINEOLA FARLOE (IRE) (4yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / THEATRE DREAMS (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership Island (F)
Cormac Doyle		  
11 PATRIMONIO (FR) (4yo B G)
BARASTRAIGHT (GB) / PRIMEIRADAMA (FR) / POLIGLOTE (GB)		 11st 6lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership Island (F)
Cormac Doyle		  
12 GREY AREA (IRE) (4yo GR G)
JUKEBOX JURY (IRE) / ROCK 'N' ROLL (GER) / PLATINI (GER)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Partnership Island (F)
Sean Thomas Doyle		  
13 RISEANDCALL (IRE) (4yo B G)
MAXIOS (GB) / COOLMARA OSCAR (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Monbeg Partnership Island (F)
Sean Thomas Doyle		  
14 GRETSKY (IRE) (4yo B G)
SNOW SKY (GB) / SUPER DAY (IRE) / WITNESS BOX (USA)		 11st 6lbs John D. Phelan
Mary E. Doyle		  
15 RATEMENOW (IRE) (4yo B G)
ICE BREEZE (GB) / OSCAR BB (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Mary E. Doyle		  
16 ALAMO AIGLES (FR) (4yo B G)
MARTINBOROUGH (JPN) / VIE DES AIGLES (FR) / ALAMO BAY (USA)		 11st 6lbs Catherine Holden Kilkenny(F)
Ellmarie Holden		  
17 ARCADIAN EMPEROR (FR) (4yo B G)
KAMSIN (GER) / ALLEGRO LADY (GER) / SANTIAGO (GER)		 11st 6lbs Sam Curling Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
18 ARGENTO ROYALE (FR) (4yo GR G)
BEAUMEC DE HOUELLE (FR) / ROCKBURN (FR) / SAINT DES SAINTS (FR)		 11st 6lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
19 CAN U FEEL IT (IRE) (4yo B G)
YEATS (IRE) / CAN U IMAGINE (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 11lbs Thomas Byrne Killinick (H)
Thomas Byrne		  
20 GALILEO FALLS (IRE) (4yo B G)
IDAHO (IRE) / SHANNON FALLS (FR) / TURGEON (USA)		 11st 11lbs Marie Brennan Island (F)
J.P. Brennan		  
21 HERECOMESTHEBOOM (IRE) (4yo CH G)
SUCCESS DAYS (IRE) / CLADDAGH AINE (IRE) / SEPTEMBER STORM (GER)		 11st 6lbs Laura Scallan Killinick (H)
Mark J. Scallan		  
22 HIP HOP HARRY (IRE) (4yo B G)
GETAWAY (GER) / BELLA VENEZIA (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 11st 6lbs Harley Dean Dunne Island (F)
Harley Dean Dunne		  
23 KA MATE DU BRIVET (FR) (4yo BR G)
MANATEE (GB) / KRYPTONIE (FR) / TAKE RISKS (FR)		 11st 6lbs Martin Hastings Suir Vale (H)
Maike Magnussen		  
24 KILBARRY MAJIC (IRE) (4yo B G)
WESTERNER (GB) / STYLE MAJIC (USA) / MIZZEN MAST (USA)		 11st 6lbs Adam Leahy Carlow Farmers (F)
Rachel O'Neill		  
25 LOLA DE MAGNY (FR) (4yo CH M)
JEU ST ELOI (FR) / FLOGALOP (FR) / BALLINGARRY (IRE)		 11st 1lbs Ballydonagh Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Gerard Lawless		  
26 LUNAR MORNING (IRE) (4yo B G)
SEA MOON (GB) / MORNING BABE (IRE) / YEATS (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Thomas P. Feeney Conna (H)
Thomas P. Feeney		  
27 MAXIMUS SUPREME (IRE) (4yo B BR G)
SUMBAL (IRE) / SUPREME MAGICAL (GB) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)		 11st 6lbs Mark Anthony Stafford Killinick (H)
Mark Anthony Stafford		  
28 MILLY ANN (IRE) (4yo B M)
MILAN (GB) / ROLANNA (IRE) / STRATEGIC PRINCE (GB)		 11st 1lbs Martin Diarmuid O'Sullivan Ballinagore (H)
Martin Diarmuid O'Sullivan		  
29 MOONQUAKE (FR) (4yo B G)
SPANISH MOON (USA) / FURIKA (FR) / KADALKO (FR)		 11st 6lbs Redbridge Stables Killinick (H)
Michael R. Murphy		  

Preview

ARGENTO ROYALE would look to bring the strong form into this following his encouraging third on debut at Ballinaboola, when he was beaten by just over three lengths over the shorter 2m4f trip. That experience will stand to him against a field which features a large number of newcomers, and the market will give the best guide as to what is expected of them.

GORESBRIDGE BLOODSTOCK SALES 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 €1850: 1st €1295, 2nd €370, 3rd €185)

Weights: 11st 11lbs About 3 Miles 

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 KIARA DU MAZET (FR) (5yo B M)
ARRIGO (GER) / DOUNA DE JUILLEY (FR) / AL NAMIX (FR)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership Island (F)
Cormac Doyle		  
2 MOODY GIRL (IRE) (5yo B M)
DANSANT (GB) / MOODY QUEEN (IRE) / SCORPION (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership Island (F)
Cormac Doyle		  
3 ANGEL'S PEAK (IRE) (5yo B M)
WORKFORCE (GB) / MONIFAH (IRE) / ARCADIO (GER)		 11st 6lbs Denis Paul Murphy Ballinagore (H)
Denis Paul Murphy		  
4 COOL NATIVE (IRE) (5yo B M)
WESTERNER (GB) / COOLNASNEACHTA (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Denis Paul Murphy Ballinagore (H)
Denis Paul Murphy		  
5 A NEW DECK (IRE) (5yo B M)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / RAISE YOU FIVE (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 11lbs Mrs T Hyde Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
6 ARKLOW (IRE) (5yo B M)
WORKFORCE (GB) / DEMPSEYS LUCK (IRE) / PIERRE (GB)		 11st 11lbs Michael Kenny Shillelagh & District (F)
Kieran Roche		  
7 COPPOLA (IRE) (6yo B M)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / BAYSIDE BELLE (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Liam Leacy Bree (F)
P.M. Cloke		  
8 CROSS OF REDMOOR (IRE) (5yo B M)
GETAWAY (GER) / GENTLE GINGER (IRE) / GOLD WELL (GB)		 11st 11lbs Brian Jordan Killinick (H)
J.P. Brennan		  
9 GIORGIA ROSE (FR) (5yo CH M)
KAPGARDE (FR) / PEGASE SIXTY ONE (FR) / RED GUEST (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Matthew Flynn O'Connor Ballinagore (H)
Matthew Flynn O'Connor		  
10 LIVINHOPE (IRE) (5yo B M)
MAHLER (GB) / SUPREME HOPE (IRE) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB)		 11st 11lbs O'Brien Bar Syndicate Killinick (H)
Mark J. Scallan		  
11 MISS CHIPLEY (IRE) (5yo B M)
OL' MAN RIVER (IRE) / LONELY SKY (IRE) / BLUEPRINT (IRE)		 11st 11lbs William Devereux Ballinagore (H)
Grace Kelly		  
12 NEEDTOKNOW (IRE) (5yo B M)
MILAN (GB) / PRESENTING PEARL (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Partnership Island (F)
Sean Thomas Doyle		  
13 ROCK ON KATY (IRE) (5yo B M)
FASCINATING ROCK (IRE) / LAHU LADY (GB) / RED RANSOM (USA)		 11st 11lbs Patrick Kinsella Island (F)
Liam Kenny		  
14 SALSA QUEEN (IRE) (5yo B M)
ORDER OF ST GEORGE (IRE) / OTHER SALSA (FR) / KINGSALSA (USA)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Donnchadh Doyle		  

Preview

A NEW DECK has not yet jumped an obstacle in competitive action but she showed real promise in bumpers, finishing a close third in her most recent outing in that division at Cork back in October. Cool Native has the benefit of previous points experience, and she comes here after a career-best effort last time in Cragmore, whilst Coppola was placed around here in January.

GOFFS AINTREE 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
1 JETAWAY TEDDY (IRE) (5yo B G)
JET AWAY (GB) / ALL THE ROSES (IRE) / ROSELIER (FR)		 11st 2lbs Matthew Flynn O'Connor Ballinagore (H)
Matthew Flynn O'Connor		  
2 POETIC GLORY (GB) (5yo B G)
TELESCOPE (IRE) / LIFEBOAT MONA (GB) / KAYF TARA (GB)		 12st 2lbs Matthew Flynn O'Connor Ballinagore (H)
Matthew Flynn O'Connor		  
3 CADILLAC RANCH (IRE) (5yo B G)
WESTERNER (GB) / FAOI BEN BULBEN (IRE) / YEATS (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
4 DEVILSROLLTHEDICE (IRE) (5yo CH G)
KINGSTON HILL (GB) / TARA TARA (IRE) / FAYRUZ (GB)		 11st 2lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
5 FUKKATSU ENKI (FR) (5yo B G)
BUCK'S BOUM (FR) / COZUMEL ISLAND (FR) / MARTALINE (GB)		 11st 2lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
6 SUNDANCE SQUARE (GB) (5yo B G)
BLUE BRESIL (FR) / IXORA (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 12st 2lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
7 WORK MASTER (IRE) (5yo B G)
WORKFORCE (GB) / EVER DREAMING (USA) / DYNAFORMER (USA)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
8 MAJOR HUMDINGER (GB) (5yo B G)
TELESCOPE (IRE) / BELLA'S VISION (FR) / VISION D'ETAT (FR)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Donnchadh Doyle		  
9 POET LAUREATE (FR) (5yo B G)
DOCTOR DINO (FR) / POLIMKA (FR) / POLIGLOTE (GB)		 12st 2lbs Monbeg Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Donnchadh Doyle		  
10 SIOUX FALLS (GER) (5yo CH G)
GUILIANI (IRE) / SHINE ON (GER) / LANDO (GER)		 11st 2lbs Monbeg Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Donnchadh Doyle		  
11 BOLEY BOB (IRE) (5yo B G)
SNOW SKY (GB) / ROBYNS PRIDE (IRE) / AMILYNX (FR)		 11st 2lbs William P. Murphy Carlow Farmers (F)
William P. Murphy		  
12 WEST OF BALLY (IRE) (5yo B G)
WESTERNER (GB) / LUCKY LEELA (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 2lbs William P. Murphy Carlow Farmers (F)
William P. Murphy		  
13 EMMET SQUARE (IRE) (5yo B G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / CHADZEAU (FR) / NETWORK (GER)		 12st 2lbs Alan Harte Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
14 THE KITE RUNNER (IRE) (5yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / L'UNIQUE (FR) / REEFSCAPE (GB)		 11st 2lbs Mrs T Hyde Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
15 KILTEALY FLYER (IRE) (5yo CH G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / MUCHO MACABI (IRE) / EXCEED AND EXCEL (AUS)		 12st 2lbs Cullen House Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Matthew Flynn O'Connor		  
16 COMMON ORDER (IRE) (5yo B G)
ORDER OF ST GEORGE (IRE) / QUEEN MICHAELA (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 12st 2lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership Island (F)
Cormac Doyle		  
17 ECLAT DE MARVEL (FR) (5yo B G)
MASKED MARVEL (GB) / ECLATANTE (FR) / CHICHI CREASY (FR)		 11st 11lbs Denis Paul Murphy Ballinagore (H)
Denis Paul Murphy		  
18 HIGHLAND PADDY (IRE) (5yo CH G)
MAHLER (GB) / ROSE BROOK (IRE) / ALDERBROOK (GB)		 11st 11lbs Redbridge Stables Killinick (H)
Michael R. Murphy		  
19 HOEYFIELD LAD (IRE) (5yo B G)
SHANTOU (USA) / COUTURE DAISY (IRE) / DESSE ZENNY (USA)		 11st 11lbs Ballydonagh Syndicate Bray (H)
Gerard Lawless		  
20 LEGENDARY LUKE (IRE) (5yo B G)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / MO BURY (IRE) / OVERBURY (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Monbeg Partnership Island (F)
Sean Thomas Doyle		  
21 SOLDIERS WORLD (IRE) (5yo B G)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / LUCINA (GER) / GROOM DANCER (USA)		 11st 2lbs Edmund Power Lismore (H)
Edmund Power		  

Preview

THE KITE RUNNER was only denied by the narrowest of margins at Bandon earlier in the month and this could well be a nice opportunity for him to go one place better. Sioux Falls would be a threat as he was still going well prior to slipping up around here in January, whilst his stablemate Poet Laureate also brings previous course form into this having finished fourth in a four-year-old maiden at this venue in December prior to disappointing at Tyrella most recently.

HANDLERS Winner Of One

Winners Of One

For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old and upwards, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland, which have not won a race under the Rules of Racing or Steeplechasing in any Country and not more than one Point to Point Steeplechase of any description. No Penalties. Mares allowed 5lbs. 4-y-o Maidens Excluded.

(Prize Money €1850: 1st €1295, 2nd €370, 3rd €185)
Weights: 4yo 11st 11lbs, 5yo 12st 2lbs
About 3 Miles
 

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 CHAMPAGNE AVENUE (IRE) (7yo B G)
CHAMPS ELYSEES (GB) / ROSSA PARKS (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB)		 12st 2lbs Roisin Hickey Tipperary (F)
Roisin Hickey		  
2 DREAMERS CHOICE (IRE) (8yo CH G)
SHIROCCO (GER) / WHATDREAMSRMADEOF (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 11st 11lbs Sophie Elizabeth O'Neill West Wicklow (F)
Eoghan Joseph O'Neill		  
3 IRIKO D'AIRY (FR) (7yo B G)
COKORIKO (FR) / PURDA D'AIRY (FR) / CADOUBEL (FR)		 11st 11lbs Denis Paul Murphy Ballinagore (H)
Denis Paul Murphy		  
4 JET FIGHTER (IRE) (8yo B G)
JET AWAY (GB) / BUBBLE BANN (IRE) / HUBBLY BUBBLY (USA)		 12st 2lbs Douglas Taylor Kildare (F)
Peter Maher		  
5 KEEPTHEOLDMANOUT (IRE) (9yo B G)
MORES WELLS (GB) / RAIN DANCER LASS (IRE) / RAINWATCH (GB)		 11st 11lbs Sean G. Dolan West Waterford (F)
James William Hannon		  
6 LONGHOUSE STAR (IRE) (8yo B G)
HILLSTAR (GB) / SPARTAN ANGEL (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 11st 11lbs John Duggan Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
7 ONYERBIKE (IRE) (6yo B G)
JET AWAY (GB) / TESTTHEWATER (IRE) / PUBLISHER (USA)		 12st 2lbs James Devereux Killinick (H)
Vincent Devereux		  
8 PAPPARICHE (GB) (5yo BR M)
MAHLER (GB) / HE SAID SHE SAID (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 6lbs Monbeg Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Donnchadh Doyle		  
9 PRACTICE RUN (IRE) (6yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / HAZY SHADOW (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
10 SHEEPHAVEN FLYER (IRE) (7yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / DERRAVARAGH LILLY (IRE) / KALANISI (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Emmet Mullins Carlow Farmers (F)
Emmet Mullins		  
11 SUTTONS HILL (IRE) (8yo B G)
ARCADIO (GER) / GIVEMEABUZZ (IRE) / HIGH ROLLER (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Suttons Hill Partnership Stonehall (H)
Richard John O'Brien		  
12 THE LAST MINUTE (IRE) (7yo B G)
POUR MOI (IRE) / STORMINOORA (IRE) / TOPANOORA (IRE)		 11st 11lbs William P. Murphy Carlow Farmers (F)
William P. Murphy		  

Preview

CHAMPAGNE AVENUE was still in contention when falling four-out at Belclare a fortnight ago, and having beaten a pair of subsequent maiden winners when opening his account at Umma House in the autumn he could be worth a second chance in this. Pappariche just held on to make a winning debut at Punchestown and has to be respected, whilst Longhouse Star ran one of his better races this season around here in December when chasing home a subsequent open winner.

JOHN GAHAN MEMORIAL RACE Open (Graded Winners Excluded)

Open Lightweight Race - Graded Winners Excluded

For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old and upwards, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland, which have not won a Grade 1, 2 or 3 Hurdle or Steeplechase under any Rules of Racing or Steeplechasing in any Country. 4-Y-O Maidens excluded. No Penalties. Mares allowed 5lbs.

(Prize Money €1850: 1st €1295, 2nd €370, 3rd €185)
Weights: 4yo 11st 11lbs, 5yo 12st 2lbs
About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 EVERGLOW (GB) (10yo BR G)
PRESENTING (GB) / CENT PRIME (GB) / HERNANDO (FR)		 11st 11lbs Alana Jane McGuinness Ward Union (S)
Ian Patrick Donoghue		  
2 VIS TA LOI (FR) (11yo CH G)
SMADOUN (FR) / DICTE TA LOI (FR) / LOST WORLD (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Nicholas W. O'Reilly Fingal (H)
Ian Patrick Donoghue		  
3 ASK D'MAN (IRE) (11yo CH G)
ASK (GB) / VIE EN ROSE (IRE) / CROCO ROUGE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs S.J. Hegarty & Jennifer O'Kane Fermanagh (H)
D.M. Christie		  
4 BATTLE OF BENBURB (IRE) (8yo B G)
WAR COMMAND (USA) / MAGHZAA (IRE) / AQLAAM (GB)		 11st 11lbs Patrick M. Verling Kilworth&Araglen (H)
Patrick M. Verling		  
5 BENNY THE DUKE (IRE) (8yo B G)
LIBERTARIAN (GB) / HIGHLAND BREEZE (IRE) / KOTASHAAN (FR)		 11st 11lbs All For The Grog Syndicate Killinick (H)
Mark Anthony Stafford		  
6 CHAMPAGNE COURT (IRE) (12yo B G)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / LADY TAIPAN (IRE) / TAIPAN (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Mrs A.J. Kennedy Tipperary (F)
A.J. Kennedy		  
7 FRALIMONTI BILBERY (FR) (7yo B G)
MONTMARTRE (FR) / CHUCHOTEUSE (FR) / ASTARABAD (USA)		 12st 2lbs Catherine Murphy Ballinagore (H)
Denis Paul Murphy		  
8 GARM COLOMBE (FR) (9yo B G)
SADDLER MAKER (IRE) / VALSE DE TOUZAINE (FR) / DOM ALCO (FR)		 11st 11lbs Cobajay Syndicate Carlow Farmers (F)
Aidan Fitzgerald		  
9 I MASKED DU POTIER (FR) (7yo CH G)
MASKED MARVEL (GB) / QUATELL (FR) / LE BALAFRE (FR)		 11st 11lbs Pandora Briselden Golden Vale (F)
P.M.J. Doyle		  

Preview

I MASKED DU POTIER has been a mark of consistency this season, gaining a career-best victory in open company at Nenagh a fortnight ago. He has also won around here this term, and sets the standard. Ask DMan has just over two lengths to find with the selection from their recent effort in Nenagh, whilst Fralimonti Bilbery and Garm Colombe are others with definite place claims.

MONBEG STABLES 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 €1850: 1st €1295, 2nd €370, 3rd €185)

Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles  

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 CRAUGHDARRIG CROSS (IRE) (6yo BR M)
SNOW SKY (GB) / CHRISDONLADY (IRE) / CHRISTOPHENE (USA)		 11st 6lbs William P. Murphy Carlow Farmers (F)
William P. Murphy		  
2 GRATTAN STREET (IRE) (6yo B G)
SNOW SKY (GB) / HARPURS LANE (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 2lbs William P. Murphy Carlow Farmers (F)
William P. Murphy		  
3 MAISON DE BALZAC (IRE) (6yo GR G)
DOYEN (IRE) / SHANNON FALLS (FR) / TURGEON (USA)		 12st 2lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
4 NOT SO DAINTY (IRE) (6yo B G)
MAHLER (GB) / DAINTY DAISEY (IRE) / PASTORAL PURSUITS (GB)		 12st 2lbs Scott Mernagh Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
5 COOLEAGH (IRE) (7yo B G)
SAGEBURG (IRE) / BONMAHON CHARM (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 2lbs Mrs A.J. Kennedy Tipperary (F)
A.J. Kennedy		  
6 FINANCIAL PROSPECT (IRE) (6yo B G)
FINANCIAL REWARD (IRE) / CATRIONA'S MARE (IRE) / TAIPAN (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Marie Brennan Island (F)
J.P. Brennan		  
7 JASMIN DES BLINS (FR) (6yo B BR G)
RACINGER (FR) / STEELY DANCER (FR) / UNTIL SUNDOWN (USA)		 12st 2lbs Matthew Flynn O'Connor Ballinagore (H)
Matthew Flynn O'Connor		  
8 JETBOB (IRE) (6yo B G)
JET AWAY (GB) / ALSTROEMERIA (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA)		 11st 2lbs Monbeg Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Donnchadh Doyle		  
9 MALARADO (IRE) (6yo B G)
MAHLER (GB) / GARRAI ARD (IRE) / IDRIS (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Richard O'Keeffe Killinick (H)
Richard O'Keeffe		  
10 MELLOW GLORY (IRE) (8yo B G)
FAME AND GLORY (GB) / DABOYA (GER) / HERNANDO (FR)		 11st 11lbs Anthony Coughlan Kildare (F)
Peter Maher		  
11 NOT NOW RODNEY (IRE) (7yo B G)
NOTNOWCATO (GB) / BRAVE HOPE (IRE) / CITY HONOURS (USA)		 11st 11lbs Martin A. Corrigan Ballinagore (H)
Martin A. Corrigan		  
12 OUR GIRL SAL (IRE) (7yo B M)
SHOLOKHOV (IRE) / MISS MAYBERRY (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA)		 11st 11lbs David Lyons Carlow Farmers (F)
Aidan Fitzgerald		  
13 SILVER SALUTE (IRE) (6yo GR G)
WORKFORCE (GB) / SILVER SALLY (IRE) / VERGLAS (IRE)		 11st 2lbs Denis Paul Murphy Ballinagore (H)
Denis Paul Murphy		  

Preview

SILVER SALUTE was returning from a mid-season break when he came home strongly to finish a close second at Borris House recently which could leave him as the one to beat. The mare Our Girl Sal has been running well since joining current connections, whilst Jetbob should find this to be an easier test having made his debut at Knockanard last month.
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