OLDTOWN
| Gates Open: | 10:30 |
| First Race: | 13:00 |
| Admission Prices: | €10 |
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Track Biography:
It is with thanks to William Duffy and the Duffy Family that this wonderful facility has been made available to The Ward Union to host this important meeting on the point-to-point calendar.
Based on the foresight and dedication of such stalwarts as Standish Collen and the Craigie Family back in 1963, together with the technical skills of Clerks of the Course Ted Kelly and Al O’Connell, The Folly became known as a fair but testing challenge for horse and rider. This high standard is maintained today by the present Clerk of the Course, Paddy Griffin and his Team.
After a break from 1974 The Folly welcomed back The Ward Union in 2012. In the intervening years various other venues were used but thanks to the generosity of the Duffy Family The Folly has again become the ‘Home’ venue. This is a worthy tribute to the memory of John A. Duffy and his neighbour and friend Pat Rooney.
The solid foundations laid down by this of yesteryear still stand as values held high by The Ward Union organisation of today.
A track like The Folly gives us all the opportunity to see young hopefuls fight it out for glory and it is likely you can watch the same horses and riders competing at the highest level a year or two later, even at Cheltenham itself.
Oldtown Point-to-Point Races
The Folly,
Palmerstown,
Oldtown,
Co. Dublin
Contact Details
Sarah Maxwell - 086 3413299
How To Get There
By Road
From Slane directions - Straight through Ashbourne, as you leave the town on the Dublin road, you will come to a big roundabout, take first left (signed for Swords) off this which is the R125 Donaghmore road, follow this road for about 2.5 miles until you meet a crossroads, take the left for Garristown it’s the R130 follow this road straight for about 3 miles and you till come to ‘The Folly’ on the right hand side.
Coming from Ratoath road, it’s the second exit off the roundabout to R125 (follow directions above)
Coming from North Road/ M50 it’s the 4th exit of roundabout onto R125 (follow directions above)
By Air
Our point-to-point is located twenty minutes from Dublin airport.
Eircode: A45N 803
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We offer free parking which is located at the top of the track, which gives spectators a perfect view of the track.
It is also the ideal location for a picnic from the boot of your car.
Our track is a fine big galloping track with some terrific views.
There are also plenty of portaloo’s around the field.
We can cater for any disabled race goers, with an ideal parking spot with an excellent view point of the track.
Our betting ring is located beside the parade ring, there are also bookmakers on site that will take bets and show live pictures from racing on the track.
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We have a hot caterer on site who will be serving burger, chips, sausages etc.
We also have a coffee van on site which will have an assortment of sweet treats on offer.
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We have a coffee van on site which sells coffees, teas and refreshments.
The on-site chip van will also have a selection of refreshments on offer.
No, but we do advise that you dress appropriately for the weather conditions on the day.
Dogs are very much welcome once they are kept on a lead.
Absolutely, it?s an ideal location for a picnic
We have bouncing castles on the day to keep our younger race goers entertained.
No we don?t have an ATM on site, the nearest ATM to the track is located in Ashbourne.
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A day at The Ward Union point-to-point is the ideal day out for all the family.
One of the real treats of racing at Oldtown, is just how close racegoers can get to the action.
Watch the horses being saddled up by their trainers before making their way to the parade ring.
The younger spectators can enjoy all the action on day and we also have bouncing castles which proves to be very popular.
Entries
GOFFS ARKLE 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 2 1/2 miles
| No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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| 1 | NOSY NEIGHBOUR (IRE) (4yo B G) GETAWAY (GER) / WELL SET UP (IRE) / GOLD WELL (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Baltimore Stables Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Mary E. Doyle |
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| 2 | QUICKKICK (IRE) (4yo B G) FEEL LIKE DANCING (GB) / VEENWOUDEN (GB) / DESERT PRINCE (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Baltimore Stables Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Mary E. Doyle |
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| 3 | SPLIT THE DECK (IRE) (4yo B G) POLICY MAKER (IRE) / CROFTON TRAIL (IRE) / HERON ISLAND (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Baltimore Stables Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Mary E. Doyle |
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| 4 | FOR OLD TIMES SAKE (IRE) (4yo B G) MASKED MARVEL (GB) / PASAQUINA (GER) / ACATENANGO (GER) |
11st 11lbs | J.P. McManus | Co.Clare (H) Derek O'Connor |
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| 5 | HARRY LOWES (IRE) (4yo B G) WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / DAZZA (GB) / BERTOLINI (USA) |
11st 11lbs | J.P. McManus | Co.Clare (H) Derek O'Connor |
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| 6 | SENSE OF OCCASION (IRE) (4yo B G) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / LOUGHADERRA FLAME (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
11st 6lbs | J.P. McManus | Co.Clare (H) Derek O'Connor |
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| 7 | SET IN MOTION (IRE) (4yo B G) WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / THANKS AWFULLY (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 6lbs | J.P. McManus | Co.Clare (H) Derek O'Connor |
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| 8 | SOUND AS A BELL (IRE) (4yo B G) GETAWAY (GER) / ROSIE MCQUEEN (IRE) / MILAN (GB) |
11st 11lbs | J.P. McManus | Co.Clare (H) Derek O'Connor |
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| 9 | ARGENTO ROYALE (FR) (4yo GR G) BEAUMEC DE HOUELLE (FR) / ROCKBURN (FR) / SAINT DES SAINTS (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 10 | CRISTAL D'ESTRUVAL (IRE) (4yo B G) CRYSTAL OCEAN (GB) / AURORE D'ESTRUVAL (FR) / NICKNAME (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 11 | MASTER OF THE MAUL (IRE) (4yo B G) CAMELOT (GB) / SEVENNA (FR) / GALILEO (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership | Island (F) Cormac Doyle |
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| 12 | MINEOLA FARLOE (IRE) (4yo B G) WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / THEATRE DREAMS (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership | Island (F) Cormac Doyle |
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| 13 | JET OF STARS (IRE) (4yo B G) JET AWAY (GB) / GILT RIDDEN (IRE) / HERON ISLAND (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Denis Paul Murphy | Ballinagore (H) Denis Paul Murphy |
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| 14 | SECRET ORDER (IRE) (4yo B G) ORDER OF ST GEORGE (IRE) / PISCES (GB) / HALLING (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Denis Paul Murphy | Ballinagore (H) Denis Paul Murphy |
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| 15 | ASH HOBBS (IRE) (4yo BR M) JACK HOBBS (GB) / FLY TOWN (IRE) / TURTLE ISLAND (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | Harley Dean Dunne | Island (F) Harley Dean Dunne |
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| 16 | DAWN OF LIGHT (IRE) (4yo B M) MAHLER (GB) / GENIFIQUE (FR) / NICKNAME (FR) |
11st 6lbs | Richard Busher | Killinick (H) Benny Walsh |
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| 17 | KANOG BAY (IRE) (4yo B G) TIRWANAKO (FR) / CHIKA BOOM (IRE) / KALANISI (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Alana Jane McGuinness | Ward Union (S) Ian Patrick Donoghue |
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| 18 | MEATH MARVEL (FR) (4yo B G) MASKED MARVEL (GB) / MARIANE D'ANJOU (FR) / NETWORK (GER) |
11st 11lbs | Knockalough Syndicate | Fingal (H) Tom Dreaper |
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| 19 | MOSSY FEN KING (IRE) (4yo B G) WELL CHOSEN (GB) / SOLUTION SET (IRE) / DESERT KING (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Mossy Fen Stables Partnership | Island (F) Eamonn M. Doyle |
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| 20 | NIMBA (FR) (4yo B G) MUHTATHIR (GB) / NID D'AMOUR (FR) / ULTIMATELY LUCKY (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | W.B. Connors | Golden Vale (F) P.M.J. Doyle |
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| 21 | SKERRY HILL (IRE) (4yo B G) ORDER OF ST GEORGE (IRE) / ANGEL LOPEZ (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
11st 11lbs | W.W. Dennison | Mid-Antrim (H) Cormac Abernethy |
Preview
This is a race which has produced subsequent Grade 1 winners Jango Baie, Asterion Forlonge and Very Wood, whilst the 2023 victor Jingko Blue recently added a Grade 2 success to his CV. Twelve months ago, Derek OConnor and JP McManus were responsible for the winner, and they have five possible runners who are sure to be of interest. ARGENTO ROYALE has the benefit of previous experience, which can be valuable. He was only beaten just over three lengths when third at Ballinaboola earlier in the month and that leaves him as the one to beat.
THE UNDERWRITING EXCHANGE 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 | BUCK'S CHIRON (FR) (5yo B G) BUCK'S BOUM (FR) / ABEONA DE CLERMONT (FR) / DELLA FRANCESCA (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Harley Dean Dunne | Island (F) Harley Dean Dunne |
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| 2 | WARRIORS DESTINY (IRE) (5yo GR G) JUKEBOX JURY (IRE) / SPARKLING SWORD (GB) / BROADSWORD (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Harley Dean Dunne | Island (F) Harley Dean Dunne |
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| 3 | MANDINKA (IRE) (5yo B G) DOYEN (IRE) / DAYTONA LILY (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 4 | WORK MASTER (IRE) (5yo B G) WORKFORCE (GB) / EVER DREAMING (USA) / DYNAFORMER (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 5 | MYMILKMAN (IRE) (5yo B G) GETAWAY (GER) / SHADOW EILE (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Monbeg Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Donnchadh Doyle |
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| 6 | SIMPLE SOLUTIONS (IRE) (5yo B G) LAURO (GER) / SIMPLE SUMS (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Monbeg Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Donnchadh Doyle |
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| 7 | SUPREME SEA (IRE) (5yo B G) AFFINISEA (IRE) / SUPREME BAILERINA (IRE) / NORSE DANCER (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Monbeg Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Donnchadh Doyle |
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| 8 | COUNTRY CODE (IRE) (5yo B G) WORKFORCE (GB) / ANOTHER CHANCE (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB) |
12st 2lbs | J. Staunton | Co.Clare (H) J. Staunton |
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| 9 | ONEDAYMAYBE (IRE) (5yo B G) OCOVANGO (GB) / MONTECATENO (IRE) / LUSO (GB) |
11st 11lbs | J. Staunton | Co.Clare (H) J. Staunton |
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| 10 | FLEMINS EAGLE (IRE) (5yo B G) WINGS OF EAGLES (FR) / FLEMINS EVENING (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Owen Murphy | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 11 | FELIX FELICIS (IRE) (5yo BR G) AFFINISEA (IRE) / JUST EILE (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Michael F. Cleary | Tipperary (F) Sam Curling |
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| 12 | WESTERN APPEAL (IRE) (5yo B G) MILAN (GB) / TIGER BAY LADY (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
12st 2lbs | J. O'Leary | Tipperary (F) Sam Curling |
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| 13 | WILDHORSERIDER (IRE) (5yo B G) ORDER OF ST GEORGE (IRE) / MARYIVER (IRE) / RUNYON (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Mrs T Hyde | Tipperary (F) Sam Curling |
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| 14 | APACHE TRIBE (IRE) (5yo CH G) JUKEBOX JURY (IRE) / SACRAL NIRVANA (FR) / MANSONNIEN (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Denis Paul Murphy | Ballinagore (H) Denis Paul Murphy |
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| 15 | BIG VINNY (IRE) (5yo B G) VENDANGEUR (IRE) / MISS COLEY (IRE) / MILAN (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Simon Cavanagh | Westmeath (F) Simon Cavanagh |
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| 16 | BURNCOURT BOY (IRE) (5yo B G) SHIROCCO (GER) / PRESENT GESTURE (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Tom Keating | Clonmel (H) Tom Keating |
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| 17 | CAUSE FOR COMMENT (FR) (5yo B G) COKORIKO (FR) / PINK HAT (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Mrs J.M. Mullins | Kildare (F) S.G. Carey |
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| 18 | DOUBLE POWER (IRE) (5yo CH G) LUCKY SPEED (IRE) / MOSCOVITE (IRE) / MOSCOW SOCIETY (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Noel Fox | Ward Union (S) Gerard Fox |
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| 19 | KEEP ON DREAMING (IRE) (5yo B G) WESTERNER (GB) / NADIYA DE LA VEGA (FR) / LOST WORLD (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Enda Bolger | Co.Limerick (F) Enda Bolger |
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| 20 | LEN (IRE) (5yo B G) WINGS OF EAGLES (FR) / LENORA (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
12st 2lbs | S.R.B. Crawford | East Antrim (H) S.R.B. Crawford |
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| 21 | MALAYALAM (FR) (5yo B G) MASKED MARVEL (GB) / FRIVOLITE (FR) / ENRIQUE (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Gaynestown Stud Partnership | Killinick (H) Jonathan M. Fogarty |
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| 22 | MIKANDTAM (IRE) (5yo B G) JET AWAY (GB) / KILSHYNE (IRE) / BRIAN BORU (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Robinstown Stables Partnership | Meath (F) Cian M. Collins |
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| 23 | MILLERS POINT (IRE) (5yo B G) OL' MAN RIVER (IRE) / FICKLE FORTUNE (IRE) / HERON ISLAND (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Anthony Fox | Tara (H) Amy Parsons |
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| 24 | MR RAMOON (IRE) (5yo B G) SEA MOON (GB) / LADY RAMONA (IRE) / LORD AMERICO (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Thomas Byrne | Killinick (H) Thomas Byrne |
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| 25 | PARK BLUE (IRE) (5yo B G) WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / BLUE MAXI (IRE) / MILAN (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Monbeg Partnership | Island (F) Sean Thomas Doyle |
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| 26 | SCREEN DOOR SLAMS (FR) (5yo B G) NOM DE D'LA (FR) / ORO JULIA (FR) / ANABAA (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Gearoid O'Loughlin | Island (F) Gearoid O'Loughlin |
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| 27 | STORM EAGLE (IRE) (5yo B G) WINGS OF EAGLES (FR) / LASTPOP (IRE) / BACH (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Mark Davies | Westmeath (F) Heather I. Kiernan |
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| 28 | TEDWULF (IRE) (5yo B G) COURT CAVE (IRE) / FIREQUACKER (IRE) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Caitriona Goff | Island (F) Michael Goff |
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| 29 | TOBYSHILL (IRE) (5yo B G) CALIFET (FR) / LETITIA'S GAIN (IRE) / ZAFFARAN (USA) |
11st 11lbs | W.W. Dennison | Mid-Antrim (H) Cormac Abernethy |
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| 30 | TREASURE MEMORY (IRE) (5yo B G) JET AWAY (GB) / GOLA STAR (IRE) / GOLD WELL (GB) |
11st 11lbs | George R. Williams | Kilkenny(F) Liam Gerard O'Brien |
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| 31 | TURNDLIGHTSDOWNLOW (IRE) (5yo B G) COURT CAVE (IRE) / JENNIES JEWEL (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Matthew Flynn O'Connor | Ballinagore (H) Matthew Flynn O'Connor |
Preview
COUNTRY CODE was led out of the sales ring unsold after a very promising debut at Boulta in December, and that form has since been boosted by two of those horses that finished behind him, coming out and winning in recent weeks. He looks to be the one to side with as a result. Apache Tribe and Mymilkman are two other horses that both filled the runners-up position on their respective debuts, whilst Mandinka is another for the shortlist after his Ballinaboola debut.
THE WARD UNION HUNT & IAN DONOGHUE RACING 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 |
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| 1 | GLENMALURE LADY (IRE) (6yo B M) FAMOUS NAME (GB) / GLEN ELLIE (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Paul O'Sullivan | Fingal (H) Claire O'Connell |
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| 2 | PATSY'S PRIDE (IRE) (6yo B G) CALIFET (FR) / MUSICAL SHAN (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Paul O'Sullivan | Fingal (H) Claire O'Connell |
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| 3 | BALLERINA BOXER (IRE) (7yo B M) SHIROCCO (GER) / ONE CAN CALLY (IRE) / SCORPION (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | William Harvey | Fingal (H) William Harvey |
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| 4 | BEAU'S CANDLE (IRE) (10yo B G) WINGED LOVE (IRE) / BUBBLY LASS (IRE) / HUBBLY BUBBLY (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Aine Denise Lane | Fingal (H) Adrian McGuinness |
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| 5 | FRALIMONTI BILBERY (FR) (7yo B G) MONTMARTRE (FR) / CHUCHOTEUSE (FR) / ASTARABAD (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Catherine Murphy | Ballinagore (H) Denis Paul Murphy |
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| 6 | GET OFF YOUR PHONE (IRE) (6yo CH M) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / MERRYLAS (IRE) / MISTER LORD (USA) |
11st 6lbs | Run for Fun Partnership | Killinick (H) D.P. Berry |
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| 7 | HATHAWAYS COTTAGE (IRE) (7yo B M) MAHLER (GB) / CARRIG'N MAY (IRE) / CLASSIC CLICHE (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Ray Nicholas | Fermanagh (H) D.M. Christie |
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| 8 | 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 |
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| 9 | JIMMY CHOU PECOS AA (FR) (9yo B G) WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / ROSE CHOU (FR) / MANGAROSE (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Alana Jane McGuinness | Ward Union (S) Ian Patrick Donoghue |
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| 10 | RUST TO RICHES (IRE) (8yo CH G) SHIROCCO (GER) / BLUEANNA (IRE) / BLUEPRINT (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Michael Phillips | North Down (F) C.A. McBratney |
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| 11 | THEATRICAL GETAWAY (IRE) (8yo B G) GETAWAY (GER) / THEATRE BOB (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Miss. Maria Kavanagh | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
Preview
The ultra-consistent I MASKED DU POTIER gained his latest success last time out at Ballycrystal, and having finished placed in all ten of his completed starts, he is sure to be in the mix. Jimmy Chou Pecos has an alternative entry later on the card. But as he had the now dual open winner Carnfunnock behind him when finishing second in a Down Royal beginners chase last year, he would have to be considered a big player if lining up for this.
GAVIN CROMWELL RACING Open
Open Lightweight Race
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.
(Prize Money €1750: 1st €1225, 2nd €350, 3rd €175)
Weights: 4yo 11st 11lbs, 5yo 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles
| No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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| 1 | BIG INTEREST (IRE) (6yo BR G) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / RAINBOW GALE (IRE) / RASHAR (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Ray Nicholas | Fermanagh (H) D.M. Christie |
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| 2 | WINGED LEADER (IRE) (11yo B G) WINGED LOVE (IRE) / CLASSICAL BEAUTY (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB) |
12st 2lbs | S.J. Hegarty & Jennifer O'Kane | Fermanagh (H) D.M. Christie |
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| 3 | EVERGLOW (GB) (10yo BR G) PRESENTING (GB) / CENT PRIME (GB) / HERNANDO (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Alana Jane McGuinness | Ward Union (S) Ian Patrick Donoghue |
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| 4 | 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 |
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| 5 | CASH BACK (FR) (13yo B G) LINDA'S LAD (GB) / HOLDING (FR) / USEFUL (FR) |
11st 11lbs | David P. McConnell | Ward Union (S) Gerard Fox |
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| 6 | GO ANOTHER ONE (IRE) (13yo B G) STOWAWAY (GB) / MISSUSAN (IRE) / KING'S RIDE (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Gerard Fox | Ward Union (S) Gerard Fox |
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| 7 | BETWEEN WATERS (IRE) (7yo B M) WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / CLEAR RIPOSTE (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | Sean Thomas Doyle | Island (F) Sean Thomas Doyle |
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| 8 | BURROWS SAINT (FR) (12yo B G) SAINT DES SAINTS (FR) / LA BOMBONERA (FR) / MANSONNIEN (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Miss Suzy Barkley | Co.Down (S) Miss Suzy Barkley |
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| 9 | DORKING COCK (IRE) (11yo B G) WINGED LOVE (IRE) / KISS JOLIE (FR) / CADOUDAL (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Dorking Cock Partnership | East Antrim (H) S.R.B. Crawford |
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| 10 | EARLY DOORS (FR) (12yo B G) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / YMLAEN (IRE) / DESERT PRINCE (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | J.P. McManus | Co.Limerick (F) Enda Bolger |
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| 11 | GRANGE SOLDIER (IRE) (7yo B G) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / CELTIC CAILIN (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB) |
11st 11lbs | The O'Toole Family Partnership | Carlow Farmers (F) William P. Murphy |
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| 12 | HOLLOW GAMES (IRE) (9yo B G) BEAT HOLLOW (GB) / I'M GRAND (IRE) / RAISE A GRAND (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Noel & Valerie Moran | Meath (F) Gordon Elliott |
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| 13 | LONESOME BOATMAN (FR) (9yo B G) JUKEBOX JURY (IRE) / NADIN (GER) / ALKALDE (GER) |
11st 11lbs | Patrick O'Leary | Coolnakilla (H) Sean Joseph Allen |
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| 14 | MILAN FORTH (IRE) (6yo B G) MILAN (GB) / SHUIL FORTH (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Patrick J. Whyte | Westmeath (F) Simon Cavanagh |
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| 15 | TORNADO FLYER (IRE) (12yo B G) FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / MUCHO MACABI (IRE) / EXCEED AND EXCEL (AUS) |
11st 11lbs | T F P Partnership | Kilkenny(F) Paul Hennessy |
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| 16 | VADO FORTE (FR) (12yo B G) WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / GLOIRE (FR) / SILLERY (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Yvonne Cleary | Co.Clare (H) Derek O'Connor |
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| 17 | WELSH SAINT (FR) (11yo B G) SAINT DES SAINTS (FR) / MINIROSE (FR) / MANSONNIEN (FR) |
11st 11lbs | James Murdoch | North Down (F) C.A. McBratney |
Preview
BIG INTEREST could be turned out quickly after he disappointed at Naas in a Hunter Chase last Saturday. He had impressed in Down Royal over Christmas on his stable debut before then, and could bounce back here. Stablemate Winged Leader has a host of entries across the weekend, and he is sure to be a threat wherever he shows up, whilst Early Doors, the winner of this race last year, Between Waters and Milan Forth add further depth to this.
GRAFTON HOTEL & ITBA 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 | BALLYNORTH (FR) (5yo BR M) SAINT DES SAINTS (FR) / OEKAKI (FR) / MARTILLO (GER) |
11st 6lbs | Cobajay Syndicate | Carlow Farmers (F) Aidan Fitzgerald |
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| 2 | QUEENS SKY (GB) (5yo B M) GETAWAY (GER) / CLEVER MODE (FR) / POLIGLOTE (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Cobajay Syndicate | Carlow Farmers (F) Aidan Fitzgerald |
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| 3 | BROCK BEAUTY (IRE) (8yo BR M) KALANISI (IRE) / PADDY'S ROSE (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Mrs G. Farrell | Fingal (H) Claire O'Connell |
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| 4 | NOBLE NAME (IRE) (5yo B M) FAMOUS NAME (GB) / BORN NOBLE (IRE) / DUSHYANTOR (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Paul O'Sullivan | Fingal (H) Claire O'Connell |
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| 5 | AFFINNY (IRE) (5yo B M) AFFINISEA (IRE) / WITCHESINTUNE (GB) / BEAT HOLLOW (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Gaynestown Stud Partnership | Killinick (H) Jonathan M. Fogarty |
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| 6 | CHORALISED (IRE) (9yo BR M) VOCALISED (USA) / MUININ (IRE) / TEOFILO (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | David Chawke | South County Dublin(H) David Chawke |
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| 7 | DALCASSIAN GIRL (IRE) (5yo B M) GETAWAY (GER) / TWO DOVES (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Liam Breslin | Co.Clare (H) Brian M. McMahon |
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| 8 | KILBUNY SUPERSONIC (IRE) (5yo B M) HARZAND (IRE) / LITTLEMISSFIT (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Delton Syndicate | Waterford (F) Richard J. O'Hara |
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| 9 | LUCY JORDAN (IRE) (6yo B M) NOTNOWCATO (GB) / ANOTHER TONTO (IRE) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Ruby Ann Syndicate | Meath (F) Cian M. Collins |
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| 10 | PORT AND BRANDY (IRE) (5yo B M) AFFINISEA (IRE) / NEW SENSATION (GB) / KAYF TARA (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Harley Dean Dunne | Island (F) Harley Dean Dunne |
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| 11 | RAINBOW CONNECTION (IRE) (5yo B M) MOUNT NELSON (GB) / RORY'S RAINBOW (IRE) / COURT CAVE (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Niamh Harvey | Fingal (H) William Harvey |
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| 12 | SIMPLY NATURAL (GB) (5yo B M) SPANISH MOON (USA) / DRIVEN SNOW (FR) / LINAMIX (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Mary Turley | East Down (F) Patrick Eugene Turley |
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| 13 | SINCEYOUVEBEENGONE (IRE) (5yo BR M) VADAMOS (FR) / KATOPTRIS (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Alana Jane McGuinness | Ward Union (S) Ian Patrick Donoghue |
Preview
KILBUNY SUPERSONIC chased home the subsequent sales topper Echoing Silence at Ballycahane back in March, and whilst she was well beaten in a bumper later that month if she could recapture the promise of her opening two efforts, she should be well up to winning this. Rainbow Connection has more recent form to her name as she still held leading claims when coming down at the final fence in Turtulla last month, whilst Lucy Jordan was only denied by a narrow margin in a four-runner Tyrella contest last month.
BEECHLAWN MOTORS LTD & THE INHSC 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 |
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| 1 | JIMMY CHOU PECOS AA (FR) (9yo B G) WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / ROSE CHOU (FR) / MANGAROSE (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Alana Jane McGuinness | Ward Union (S) Ian Patrick Donoghue |
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| 2 | SPARK OF LIGHT (IRE) (6yo B G) LEADING LIGHT (IRE) / GLI GLI (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB) |
12st 2lbs | John G. McDowell | Tara (H) Ian Patrick Donoghue |
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| 3 | CEBU CITY (IRE) (6yo CH G) OCOVANGO (GB) / CARRIG RUA LADY (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Daryl Deacon | Bree (F) Daryl Deacon |
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| 4 | CHIEFS KINGDOM (IRE) (7yo B G) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / JOHN'S ELIZA (IRE) / DR MASSINI (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Manverton Limited | Carlow Farmers (F) Aidan Fitzgerald |
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| 5 | CONDUCTOR OF WAR (IRE) (6yo B G) CONDUIT (IRE) / MOSEY ON MOLLY (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Mary Prunty | Co.Down (S) Sean McParlan |
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| 6 | ERIGMOOR (GB) (7yo CH G) SCHIAPARELLI (GER) / MILLIEGAIT (GB) / TOBOUGG (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Shirley K. McCarthy | Ballinagore (H) David V. O'Brien |
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| 7 | HIGH TEA (IRE) (6yo B G) MOUNT NELSON (GB) / THANKS FOR TEA (IRE) / SHANTOU (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Kevin Ross | East Antrim (H) Kevin Ross |
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| 8 | HOWDOYALIKEHERHOME (IRE) (6yo B G) CHAMPS ELYSEES (GB) / THEDOUBLEDE (IRE) / DEPLOY (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Denis Paul Murphy | Ballinagore (H) Denis Paul Murphy |
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| 9 | JOSIES DYLAN (IRE) (8yo CH G) DYLAN THOMAS (IRE) / BAIE BARBARA (IRE) / HERON ISLAND (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Maeve Carlin | East Antrim (H) Stephen Carlin |
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| 10 | LAWFUL RULER (IRE) (6yo B G) RULE OF LAW (USA) / NEVER BEEN WRONG (IRE) / ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR) |
12st 2lbs | James Joseph Stafford | Ward Union (S) Paul Stafford |
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| 11 | MANFROMSNOWYRIVER (IRE) (6yo GR G) MILAN (GB) / CEOL TIRE (IRE) / ROSELIER (FR) |
12st 2lbs | The O'Toole Family Partnership | Carlow Farmers (F) William P. Murphy |
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| 12 | SIXHANDSINMYPOCKET (GB) (8yo B GR G) GEORDIELAND (FR) / SISELLA (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Robert Conlon | Kildare (F) Conor O'Dwyer |
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| 13 | TSAVO PARK (IRE) (6yo B G) WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / CATCHERAGAIN (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Rachel O'Neill | Ballinagore (H) John Joseph Hanlon |
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| 14 | WINNING PADDY (IRE) (7yo BR G) OCOVANGO (GB) / WINNING INDIAN (IRE) / INDIAN DANEHILL (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Adam Patrick Lord | Ward Union (S) Adam Patrick Lord |
Preview
JIMMY CHOU PECOS had the now dual open winner Carnfunnock behind him when finishing second in a Down Royal beginners chase last year, and despite being a beaten favourite at Cartmel last time, he could gain a confidence-boosting success here. Chiefs Kingdom also brings track form into this for his stable debut, and he has a mark of 108 over hurdles, whilst Erigmoor and Sixhandsinmypocket, two other previously placed track horses both finished second latest efforts in this sphere.
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