BELCLARE
| Gates Open: | 11:00 |
| First Race: | 13:00 |
| Admission Prices: | €10 |
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Track Biography:
Point-to-Point horse racing is a longstanding tradition proudly kept alive in Ireland for the past 250 years and is frequently the starting ground for the new future young stars of the racing circuit. The North Galway Hunt host their annual Point-to-Point fixture in early March each year at Michael Cunningham’s Land in Golden Park, Belclare which is situated just off the N17 between Galway city (33km) and Tuam (7km), and is considered by Point-to-Point experts to be very safe and ideal location for racing, as the land supports a level course with no rise or descent on the circuit.
Point-to-Point racing has been described as the lifeblood of the racing industry in Ireland. For many it is their first introduction to racing, either as participants or as spectators. Many of today’s riders, owners, trainers and officials all received their first taste of racing on the Point-to-Point circuit. The North Galway Point-to Point have had the honour of hosting the maiden race in Belclare for many years, famously won by the legendary ‘Best Mate’, before going on to win three Cheltenham Gold Cups and ‘The Thinker’ who also ran at the North Galway Point-to-Point and subsequently won a Gold Cup race.
We are very lucky that our fixture typically draws a large entry with trainers coming from all over the country to run their horses with us. The continued success of the Point-to-Point in Belclare is much to the credit of the North Galway Point-to-Point Committee who work hard to make this annual sporting event an enjoyable and safe day for participants and spectators alike on the eve of Cheltenham.
Belclare Point-to-Point Races
Belclare,
Tuam,
Co. Galway
H54 NX36
Contact Details
Brona Mooney - 0879294776
How To Get There
From Dublin
From the M50, at junction 7 use the left 2 lanes to merge onto the N$ towards Sligo/Westport/Galway/N6/N5. Keep right and continue on the N4 and then the M4. Follow signs for Sligo/Westoport/Galway. Continue onto the M6, follow signs for Galway/Atlone. At junction 18. exit towards Sligo. Continue onto the M17. At roundabout, take 1st exit onto Galway Rd/N83. Turn right onto R333 to Belclare village. The Point-to-Point course is approximately 2 kms from the village and will be well signposted.
From Galway
Take the N84/Headford Rd. Take a right onto the R333. The village is on the R333 road approximately 7 kms from Tuam, Co. Galway. The Point-to-Point course is approximately 2 kms from the village and will be well signposted.
By Air:
Knock Airport is only a 30 minutes’ drive, Shannon airport is only a one hour drive on the M18 and Dublin airport is two and a half hours away with excellent road links from all airports.
We are very lucky to have a hard-working committee who volunteer a lot of their spare time in the lead up to the .jpg)
point-to-point. The North Galway hunt is known for its friendliness and is very welcoming to visitors and spectators.
Our free carpark is a great place to bring your own food and have a picnic from the booth.
If you would like to have a flutter, we have a betting ring of which some of the bookmakers present also provide betting for track racing taking place in England and Ireland.
If you are still feeling peckish during your days racing we have a mobile fast food supplier that serve fish, .jpg)
burgers, tasty chips, tea and coffee to keep you full for the day. Soft drinks may also be purchased from our caterers.
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We have a choice of drinks on offer, from teas and coffees to soft drinks served to you from our outside catering vendors.
If you would like something a little stronger to keep you warm on the spring day, alcohol can be purchased on-course.
No, we do not have an official dress code we just advise our race goers to stay warm and dry for your days racing and to prepare yourself for all types of Irish weather.
Yes, we allow dogs to attend the point-to-point, but would ask that they are kept on their leads at all times and in the company of their owners whilst at the track.
Yes, we welcome picnics, however if you would like to avail of our on-course catering options we have to keep everyone fully fed at the races.
Children are most welcome and must be accompanied by a responsible adult. We are lucky enough to have wide open spaces for children to play in a safe enviroment. We always try to make sure it?s a safe fun family day out for all.
No, we do not provide an ATM but we our only a short drive from the town of Tuam which has ATM facilities.
Combined with our free parking, we are lucky to have a clear viewing track that allows racegoers to get up close .jpg)
to the action, often from the comfort of their car, should they wish to bring their own picnic for the family.
There are certain parts of the track that can be used to facilitate disabled parking so as to cater for every eager racegoer.
Entries
TATTERSALLS CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL SALE & CANAVANS BAR & LOUNGE 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 |
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| 1 | IT'S PARTY TIME (IRE) (4yo B G) WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / MYZTIQUE (IRE) / HIGH CHAPARRAL (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Baltimore Stables Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Mary E. Doyle |
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| 2 | THE STORMY RANGER (FR) (4yo B G) STORM THE STARS (USA) / SIENNA BELLA (GB) / ANABAA (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Baltimore Stables Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Mary E. Doyle |
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| 3 | L'AMALRIC (FR) (4yo B G) MUHTATHIR (GB) / RICA DE THAIX (FR) / SHAANMER (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | W.B. Connors | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 4 | YATORIUS (FR) (4yo B G) PASTORIUS (GER) / PHANTASIE (GER) / KAMSIN (GER) |
11st 11lbs | W.B. Connors | Tipperary (F) Sam Curling |
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| 5 | COOLMEEN BRIGGS (IRE) (4yo B G) KINGSTON HILL (GB) / BABY BRIGGS (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Paul Holden | Kilkenny(F) Ellmarie Holden |
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| 6 | 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 |
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| 7 | DAN'S ALLSTAR (IRE) (4yo BR G) MALINAS (GER) / BE MY ALLSTAR (IRE) / FOURSTARS ALLSTAR (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Tom Keating | Clonmel (H) Tom Keating |
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| 8 | WISE MAN (IRE) (4yo B G) VADAMOS (FR) / ROUGHAN DAISY (IRE) / KALANISI (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Tom Keating | Clonmel (H) Tom Keating |
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| 9 | A REAL BANTER (IRE) (4yo B G) JET AWAY (GB) / SUMTIN NICE (IRE) / SIMPLY GREAT (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Matchmaker Syndicate | Island (F) Robert James |
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| 10 | LAZARE DE STAR (FR) (4yo B G) MASKED MARVEL (GB) / URBISSA (FR) / LE BALAFRE (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Matchmaker Syndicate | Island (F) Robert James |
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| 11 | HARTY CUP (IRE) (4yo B G) YEATS (IRE) / A HARDY NAILER (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
11st 6lbs | J.P. McManus | Co.Clare (H) Derek O'Connor |
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| 12 | 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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| 13 | COSMIC CONNECTION (IRE) (4yo B G) GETAWAY (GER) / LITTLE BLUE HERO (IRE) / MILAN (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Monbeg Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Donnchadh Doyle |
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| 14 | POWER OF SILENCE (IRE) (4yo B G) MAXIOS (GB) / LUNAR GIFT (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Monbeg Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Donnchadh Doyle |
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| 15 | 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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| 16 | SANTA WAVE (GB) (4yo CH G) GENTLEWAVE (IRE) / SANTA ADELIA (FR) / SMADOUN (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Mossy Fen Stables Partnership | Island (F) Eamonn M. Doyle |
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| 17 | TURN OF THE EAGLE (IRE) (4yo B G) WINGS OF EAGLES (FR) / NOW ITS MY TURN (IRE) / GOLDMARK (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Mossy Fen Stables Partnership | Island (F) Eamonn M. Doyle |
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| 18 | 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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| 19 | LIVING ON DREAMS (FR) (4yo B G) BUCK'S BOUM (FR) / RINA D'AIRY (FR) / CACHET NOIR (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Sam Curling | Tipperary (F) Sam Curling |
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| 20 | LE FRIMEUR (FR) (4yo B G) GEMIX (FR) / TY PERRINE (FR) / ASSESSOR (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Simon Munir & Isaac Souede | Golden Vale (F) P.M.J. Doyle |
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| 21 | MODERN DRIFT (IRE) (4yo B G) SHOLOKHOV (IRE) / SPLENDID SENORITA (IRE) / HELISSIO (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Gerard Hannon | Co.Clare (H) P.M.J. Doyle |
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| 22 | JUSTONEGLANCE (GB) (4yo B G) PASSING GLANCE (GB) / CALL ME A LEGEND (GB) / MIDNIGHT LEGEND (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Monbeg Partnership | Island (F) Sean Thomas Doyle |
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| 23 | MIDNIGHT JUKEBOX (IRE) (4yo CH G) JUKEBOX JURY (IRE) / MIDNIGHT STREAKER (GB) / MIDNIGHT LEGEND (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Gearoid Doyle | Island (F) Sean Thomas Doyle |
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| 24 | SIEGE OF ACRES (FR) (4yo B G) NIRVANA DU BERLAIS (FR) / TOUT A FAIRE (FR) / SAINT DES SAINTS (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Carol O'Connor | Co.Clare (H) Derek O'Connor |
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| 25 | BALTRACEY (IRE) (4yo BR G) WINGS OF EAGLES (FR) / GAYE MEMORIES (GB) / OVERBURY (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Peter J. Flood | South Westmeath (H) Peter J. Flood |
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| 26 | CLEAR THE WAY (IRE) (4yo CH G) GETAWAY (GER) / CONSUELITA (GB) / SINGSPIEL (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Busher Bloodstock & Crossgales Stables Partnership | Killinick (H) Benny Walsh |
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| 27 | CLONE CROSS (GB) (4yo B G) FRAMMASSONE (IRE) / LADY GONGAR (GB) / SIR HARRY LEWIS (USA) |
11st 6lbs | Caitriona Goff | Island (F) Michael Goff |
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| 28 | GENTLEMANS WAY (GB) (4yo B G) GENTLEWAVE (IRE) / BROXBOURNE (IRE) / REFUSE TO BEND (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Abbie O'Connor | Ballinagore (H) Matthew Flynn O'Connor |
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| 29 | KELLY'S COSMOS (IRE) (4yo B G) ARCTIC COSMOS (USA) / KATE'S SUPREME (IRE) / MILAN (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Gerard Kerin | Co.Clare (H) John Neilan |
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| 30 | LIVE MY DREAM (FR) (4yo BR G) BANDE (IRE) / CAMIFLORA (FR) / CHARMING GROOM (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Harley Dean Dunne | Island (F) Harley Dean Dunne |
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| 31 | LOUP DE THAIX (FR) (4yo B G) ROBIN DU NORD (FR) / EBRASCA DE THAIX (FR) / RACINGER (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Warren Ewing | East Antrim (H) Warren Ewing |
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| 32 | OLD COAST ROAD (IRE) (4yo CH G) CRYSTAL OCEAN (GB) / PRETTY MOON (FR) / MOON MADNESS (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Highfort Partnership 1 | Muskerry (F) John Joseph Murphy |
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| 33 | SMOKEHOUSE (IRE) (4yo BR G) MAXIOS (GB) / CRYSTAL PEARL (GB) / BEAT HOLLOW (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Mrs Sharon Slattery | Clonmel (H) Andrew Slattery |
Preview
Newcomers make up the bulk of the entries for this, but of those with previous experience, Colin Bowe could have the strongest hand as both LAMALRIC and Argento Royale have shown potential. The former held every chance when falling at the final fence in Tallow last month. Donnchadh Doyle has a good strike rate in this contest having won it in the past with Topofthegame, Farouk DAlene, and most recently Romeo Coolio to ensure his potential runners should be closely watched.
CAREY BUILDING CONTRACTORS 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 |
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| 1 | BECKLEY LOVE (IRE) (6yo BR M) FUISSE (FR) / UT LOVE (FR) / BALLINGARRY (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | April White & Nicki McCarthy | Kildare (F) Ian McCarthy |
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| 2 | BLUE MAMBA (FR) (5yo B M) BLUE BRESIL (FR) / A MONTMARTRE (FR) / MONTMARTRE (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Denis Paul Murphy | Ballinagore (H) Denis Paul Murphy |
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| 3 | CARRIGEEN KARENGA (IRE) (5yo B M) MALINAS (GER) / CARRIGEEN KARIEGA (IRE) / LUSO (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Anne Lalor | Clonmel (H) Tom Keating |
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| 4 | DORA D'OR (IRE) (6yo B M) GOLDEN LARIAT (USA) / NIFFYRANN (FR) / SHEYRANN (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Jameina Scarisbrick | Kildare (F) Ross O'Sullivan |
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| 5 | HARDDRIVE (IRE) (6yo B M) CHAMPS ELYSEES (GB) / DAR DAR SUPREME (GB) / OVERBURY (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Dan McSorley | South County Dublin(H) Danielle McSorley |
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| 6 | HOMETOMAYO (IRE) (5yo B M) ORDER OF ST GEORGE (IRE) / ATLANTIC WAY (IRE) / WESTERNER (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Anne Reilly | North Galway (F) Charles Reilly |
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| 7 | JURASSIC PET (IRE) (5yo CH M) SHOLOKHOV (IRE) / ANOTHER PET (IRE) / UN DESPERADO (FR) |
11st 11lbs | James Robinson | Kildare (F) Adrian Murray |
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| 8 | KAP DE CERISY (FR) (5yo B M) KAPGARDE (FR) / MIDALISY (FR) / MEDAALY (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Mary Doyle | Golden Vale (F) P.M.J. Doyle |
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| 9 | KAPRICE DES CARRES (FR) (5yo CH M) KAPGARDE (FR) / MISERE DES CARRES (FR) / DISCOVER D'AUTEUIL (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Caitriona Goff | Island (F) Michael Goff |
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| 10 | KATIE'S MELODY (IRE) (5yo B M) FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / LITTLE DIL (IRE) / DILSHAAN (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Gaynestown Stud Partnership | Killinick (H) Jonathan M. Fogarty |
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| 11 | KILWORTH (IRE) (5yo B M) ORDER OF ST GEORGE (IRE) / BE MY GESTURE (IRE) / INDIAN DANEHILL (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | J. Staunton | Co.Clare (H) J. Staunton |
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| 12 | LEADING ROSE (IRE) (5yo B M) LEADING LIGHT (IRE) / GLENCREE ROSE (IRE) / LORD OF APPEAL (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Stephen Campion | Carlow Farmers (F) William P. Murphy |
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| 13 | MISS BUMBLEBEE (IRE) (5yo CH M) GETAWAY (GER) / MAGS MILLAR (IRE) / RASHAR (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Blackhall Stables Partnership | Bree (F) Paul Martin Pierce |
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| 14 | 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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| 15 | SHADOWS AT DAWN (IRE) (5yo B M) MOUNT NELSON (GB) / DAWN SHADOW (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Sean Reilly | Westmeath (F) Ciaran M. Murphy |
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| 16 | SOMERSBY ROOST (IRE) (5yo B M) WINGS OF EAGLES (FR) / TRABREGA BAY (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Phyllis O'Rourke | Killinick (H) Pat O'Rourke |
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| 17 | SURVIVORS SISTER (IRE) (6yo B M) MOUNT NELSON (GB) / PALE FACE (IRE) / HIGH CHAPARRAL (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Poor Farmer Partnership | Island (F) Liam Gilligan |
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| 18 | UDONTNEEDTOKNOW (IRE) (5yo BR M) AFFINISEA (IRE) / MARTIN'S OSCAR (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Joseph Daniels | Co.Galway(F) Richard James Daniels |
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| 19 | YOUNGERBYTHEGLASS (IRE) (6yo B M) ARCTIC COSMOS (USA) / LADY LUCARNO (GB) / LUCARNO (USA) |
11st 11lbs | David Peter Nagle | Clonmel (H) David Peter Nagle |
Preview
KAP DE CERISY only missed out on a debut success in the dying strides at Dromahane last April in a race where the front pair had pulled well clear of their rivals, so she could be the one to side with here. Beckley Love has hit the crossbar in each of her latest two outings and should be in the mix for this alongside the likes of Blue Mamba and Survivors Sister. The latter having changed hands since her latest effort in Tinahely.
WILLIAM DONNELLAN M.F.H. Winner Of Two
Winners Of Two
For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old and upwards, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland, which have not won a race under the Rules of Racing or Steeplechasing in any Country and not more than two Point to Point Steeplechases of any description. No Penalties. Mares allowed 5lbs. 4-y-o Maidens Excluded.
(Prize Money €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 |
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| 1 | COOL WORKER (IRE) (5yo B G) WORKFORCE (GB) / COOLE DINAN (IRE) / MAHLER (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Tom Keating | Clonmel (H) Tom Keating |
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| 2 | HARROWHILL (IRE) (5yo B G) AFFINISEA (IRE) / LADY SINGSPIEL (IRE) / SINGSPIEL (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Tom Keating | Clonmel (H) Tom Keating |
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| 3 | I MASKED DU POTIER (FR) (7yo CH G) MASKED MARVEL (GB) / QUATELL (FR) / LE BALAFRE (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Pandora Briselden | Golden Vale (F) P.M.J. Doyle |
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| 4 | MAGIC SADLER (GB) (7yo B G) CLOVIS DU BERLAIS (FR) / MISS SOPHIEROSE (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Patrick G. Brogan | Golden Vale (F) P.M.J. Doyle |
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| 5 | BARTON SKY (IRE) (7yo B G) SNOW SKY (GB) / ACADEMY ROSE (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Thomas Hutton | Carlow Farmers (F) William P. Murphy |
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| 6 | REVOLUT NED (IRE) (6yo B G) DOYEN (IRE) / GORGEOUS KATE (IRE) / WESTERNER (GB) |
12st 2lbs | William P. Murphy | Carlow Farmers (F) William P. Murphy |
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| 7 | 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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| 8 | BRENDAANDTHEBOYS (IRE) (5yo B G) CALIFET (FR) / LIFE IS A GIFT (IRE) / DARSI (FR) |
12st 2lbs | The Seven Sinners Syndicate | North Kerry (H) Eoin C. McCarthy |
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| 9 | BURREN VIEW (IRE) (6yo B G) MAHLER (GB) / BORD DE LOIRE (FR) / KAPGARDE (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Claire Costello | Co.Clare (H) Thomas S. Costello |
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| 10 | CHAMPAGNE AVENUE (IRE) (7yo B G) CHAMPS ELYSEES (GB) / ROSSA PARKS (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Roisin Hickey | Tipperary (F) Roisin Hickey |
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| 11 | COSMIC BLIZZARD (IRE) (6yo B G) ARCTIC COSMOS (USA) / TARA BELLE (IRE) / KAYF TARA (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Daniel Boland | Kildare (F) Sam Curling |
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| 12 | DROMLEIGH (IRE) (9yo BR G) OCOVANGO (GB) / MISS HILLY WAGER (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Seamus Murnane | Co.Limerick (F) Seamus Murnane |
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| 13 | GALE FORCE JET (GB) (6yo B G) JET AWAY (GB) / GALE FORCE LUCEY (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Henry Chamney | Kildare (F) Sean Thomas Doyle |
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| 14 | MANLIKEMIKE (IRE) (7yo B G) MOUNT NELSON (GB) / BABY BEE JAY (GB) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Denis Paul Murphy | Ballinagore (H) Denis Paul Murphy |
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| 15 | NIGHTTIME LOVER (IRE) (6yo B G) COURT CAVE (IRE) / STEPHOUSE (IRE) / BIENAMADO (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Gearoid O'Loughlin | Island (F) Gearoid O'Loughlin |
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| 16 | 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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| 17 | SHEEPHAVEN FLYER (IRE) (7yo B G) MILAN (GB) / DERRAVARAGH LILLY (IRE) / KALANISI (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Emmet Mullins | Carlow Farmers (F) Emmet Mullins |
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| 18 | THEATRICAL GETAWAY (IRE) (8yo B G) GETAWAY (GER) / THEATRE BOB (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Miss. Maria Kavanagh | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 19 | WINTER ORCHID (IRE) (8yo CH M) SANS FRONTIERES (IRE) / CHERRY'S SONG (IRE) / SNURGE (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Liam Neilan | Co.Galway(F) John Neilan |
Preview
MAGIC SADLER gained a deserved second career success in good style at Bellharbour last month having put in a big performance before that to finish second in a Hunter Chase at Clonmel, and he looks to be the class act of the field. Gale Force Jet has won two of his last three, whilst Champagne Avenue won an Umma House maiden that has worked out well.
JIM DERWIN EQUESTRIAN 5&6yo Geldings Maiden
Maiden Race For 5 & 6-Y-O Geldings
For Certified Hunters aged 5 and 6 years old, Geldings only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland.
(Prize Money €1850: 1st €1295, 2nd €370, 3rd €185)
Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles
| No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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| 1 | DR PEP (FR) (5yo CH G) DOCTOR DINO (FR) / PEPITE DU MATHAN (FR) / TURGEON (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Alan Harte | Tipperary (F) Sam Curling |
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| 2 | EMMET SQUARE (IRE) (5yo B G) FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / CHADZEAU (FR) / NETWORK (GER) |
11st 11lbs | Alan Harte | Tipperary (F) Sam Curling |
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| 3 | GLOBAL FORTUNE (IRE) (5yo BR G) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / CORONA MOON (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Tom Keating | Clonmel (H) Tom Keating |
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| 4 | KINGSTONS WAR (IRE) (5yo RO G) KINGSTON HILL (GB) / SEND TO WAR (GB) / SENDAWAR (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Tom Keating | Clonmel (H) Tom Keating |
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| 5 | MAKINBECON (GB) (5yo B G) YEATS (IRE) / DEDRUNKNMUNKY (IRE) / RASHAR (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Tom Keating | Clonmel (H) Tom Keating |
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| 6 | DETROIT MAVERICK (IRE) (5yo CH G) FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / PRESENTING JUNO (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 7 | 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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| 8 | GENEROUS RISK (FR) (5yo CH G) NO RISK AT ALL (FR) / VENCEREMOS (GB) / GENEROUS (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Monbeg Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Donnchadh Doyle |
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| 9 | MYMILKMAN (IRE) (5yo B G) GETAWAY (GER) / SHADOW EILE (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Monbeg Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Donnchadh Doyle |
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| 10 | MULROY BAY (IRE) (5yo BR G) SANDMASON (GB) / STAR BROOK (IRE) / ALDERBROOK (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Kathleen Kennedy | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 11 | WINGS LIKE PYNE (IRE) (5yo B G) WINGS OF EAGLES (FR) / DALES MOUNTAIN (IRE) / KAYF TARA (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Sam Curling | Tipperary (F) Sam Curling |
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| 12 | KING OF NASHVILLE (IRE) (5yo B G) VADAMOS (FR) / KASTOVIA (USA) / GIANT'S CAUSEWAY (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Gearoid Doyle | Island (F) Sean Thomas Doyle |
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| 13 | PARK TALK (IRE) (5yo B G) WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / NOVA CYNGI (USA) / KRIS S (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Monbeg Partnership | Island (F) Sean Thomas Doyle |
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| 14 | KALIWAY DE THAIX (FR) (5yo GR G) GALIWAY (GB) / VALIDORA (FR) / AMERICAN POST (GB) |
11st 11lbs | John & Niall Bleahen | Westmeath (F) Ciaran M. Murphy |
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| 15 | MOSSTOWN MILL (IRE) (5yo B G) HARZAND (IRE) / LACE (IRE) / SADLER'S WELLS (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Dolores Gleeson | Westmeath (F) Ciaran M. Murphy |
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| 16 | COURT COMPLIANCE (IRE) (5yo B G) COURT CAVE (IRE) / BELLINGHAM ROSE (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Albert Broad | Ward Union (S) D. Broad |
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| 17 | DIAMOND HUNTER (IRE) (6yo BR G) DIAMOND BOY (FR) / SHARPS EXPRESS (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 11lbs | John J Costello | Co.Clare (H) John J Costello |
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| 18 | GARADICE (IRE) (5yo B G) KINGSTON HILL (GB) / TRULY MAGNIFICENT (USA) / ELUSIVE QUALITY (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Declan Donohoe | Fermanagh (H) D.M. Christie |
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| 19 | GOULANE MAC CLOUD (IRE) (5yo GR G) CLOUDINGS (IRE) / GOULANE VIXEN (IRE) / CRAIGSTEEL (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Mrs Mary E. O'Donnell | Lismore (H) Michael P. Ryan |
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| 20 | JAMBON (IRE) (5yo B G) WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / UNORGANISED (IRE) / ARAKAN (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Kay Griffin | West Waterford (F) Michael C. Griffin |
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| 21 | KASINO DES MOTTES (FR) (5yo B G) BALKO (FR) / BANCO DES MOTTES (FR) / KAPGARDE (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Gaynestown Stud Partnership | Killinick (H) Jonathan M. Fogarty |
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| 22 | LE BOUM RETOURNE (IRE) (5yo B G) BUCK'S BOUM (FR) / STEELING DOLLARS (IRE) / CRAIGSTEEL (GB) |
11st 11lbs | William P. Murphy | Carlow Farmers (F) William P. Murphy |
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| 23 | MAIORI (FR) (5yo B G) ZANZIBARI (USA) / LAKE TAHOE (FR) / DOCTOR DINO (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Josh Ryan | East Clare (H) Joseph Ryan |
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| 24 | MINELLA SAINT (IRE) (5yo B G) ORDER OF ST GEORGE (IRE) / CHERYLS DREAM (IRE) / GETAWAY (GER) |
11st 11lbs | Bernardine Rochford & Elizabeth Nallen Bowen | Tipperary (F) John Nallen |
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| 25 | ONEDAYMAYBE (IRE) (5yo B G) OCOVANGO (GB) / MONTECATENO (IRE) / LUSO (GB) |
11st 11lbs | J. Staunton | Co.Clare (H) J. Staunton |
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| 26 | PADDY MOANS (IRE) (5yo B G) MAHLER (GB) / DELTA FORTY (GB) / ALFLORA (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Jenny Walsh | Killinick (H) Benny Walsh |
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| 27 | POETIC GLORY (GB) (5yo B G) TELESCOPE (IRE) / LIFEBOAT MONA (GB) / KAYF TARA (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Matthew Flynn O'Connor | Ballinagore (H) Matthew Flynn O'Connor |
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| 28 | 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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| 29 | STAN WELLBACK (IRE) (6yo B G) EPAULETTE (AUS) / CTESIPHON (USA) / ARCH (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Purple Ribbon Syndicate | Co.Limerick (F) Enda Bolger |
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| 30 | 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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| 31 | THE GREAT DEFECTOR (IRE) (5yo B G) VADAMOS (FR) / CARNIVAL FLAG (FR) / BALLINGARRY (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Cian Hughes | South County Dublin(H) Cian Hughes |
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| 32 | 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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| 33 | WELONLYHAVEDONE (IRE) (5yo B G) DIAMOND BOY (FR) / GRACES TREASURE (IRE) / SHANTOU (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Robert Clancy | Co.Clare (H) Robert Clancy |
Preview
MYMILKMAN has had to settle for the runners-up spot in each of his two outings to date, but it would not take much further improvement for him to get his head in front. Fellow Wexford raider Park Talk was only beaten a length in quick conditions at Tinahely back in October, whilst the returning Tattersalls fourth Kasino Des Bottes is another horse that should not be ruled out.
MCGRATHS, CONG 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 €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 |
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| 1 | 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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| 2 | WINGED LEADER (IRE) (11yo B G) WINGED LOVE (IRE) / CLASSICAL BEAUTY (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB) |
11st 11lbs | S.J. Hegarty & Jennifer O'Kane | Fermanagh (H) D.M. Christie |
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| 3 | AHEAD OF THE FIELD (IRE) (10yo CH G) FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / LAST OF THE BUNCH (GB) / SILVER PATRIARCH (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Gerard Fox | Ward Union (S) Gerard Fox |
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| 4 | 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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| 5 | BORN BY THE SEA (IRE) (11yo B G) BORN TO SEA (IRE) / AVIDA STAR (IRE) / MONTJEU (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Natalie Gilligan | Co.Galway(F) Liam Gilligan |
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| 6 | FOUNTAIN HOUSE (IRE) (7yo B G) LUCKY SPEED (IRE) / CABRA CRUIZOR (IRE) / SWIFT GULLIVER (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Nicki McCarthy | Kildare (F) Ian McCarthy |
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| 7 | KEEP ME POSTED (IRE) (8yo B G) SHIROCCO (GER) / CANITELLYOU (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Claire Costello | Co.Clare (H) Thomas S. Costello |
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| 8 | LIFETIME AMBITION (IRE) (10yo BR G) KAPGARDE (FR) / JEANQUIRI (FR) / MANSONNIEN (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Roger O'Byrne & Linda Mulcahy Partnership | Golden Vale (F) P.M.J. Doyle |
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| 9 | LIZRONA (IRE) (9yo B M) DYLAN THOMAS (IRE) / GABRONA (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Roger John Kiely | Duhallow (F) Alexander Ott |
Preview
WINGED LEADER returned to winning ways at Farmacaffley a fortnight ago and would bring his tally of point-to-point wins to 30 if he was to win this particular contest for a second year in a row. He could face a tougher task than 12 months ago if Lifetime Ambition and Between Waters were both to line up in opposition, as the latter ran him close at Tinahely in January.
TIM KELLY GROUP 7yo+ Maiden
Maiden Race For 7-Y-O & Upwards
For Certified Hunters aged 7 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 |
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| 1 | NICOLAS FORTUNE (IRE) (7yo BR M) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / KAITUNA (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Kevin Heffernan | Co.Galway(F) Kevin Heffernan |
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| 2 | OLDTOWN TO EMLY (IRE) (7yo B G) SHIROCCO (GER) / UP THE GIRLS (IRE) / WITNESS BOX (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Kevin Heffernan | Co.Galway(F) Kevin Heffernan |
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| 3 | BEACON STORM (IRE) (8yo B M) SEPTEMBER STORM (GER) / CHANCES ORCHARD (IRE) / MILAN (GB) |
11st 6lbs | Neill J. Hurley | Muskerry (F) Alexander Ott |
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| 4 | BLUEYS UNICORSE (IRE) (7yo GR G) MALINAS (GER) / STREET ROSE (IRE) / ROSELIER (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Ramillies & Christie Family Syndicate | Avondhu (F) D.M. Christie |
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| 5 | BROCK BEAUTY (IRE) (8yo BR M) KALANISI (IRE) / PADDY'S ROSE (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | Mrs G. Farrell | Fingal (H) Claire O'Connell |
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| 6 | CARRICK HILL (IRE) (7yo B G) OCOVANGO (GB) / SECOND BOND (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Phyllis O'Rourke | Killinick (H) Pat O'Rourke |
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| 7 | FORGE LAWN (IRE) (7yo B M) SNOW SKY (GB) / JOHNSONS COAT (IRE) / BACH (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | Shane Prendergast | Kilkenny(F) E. Sheehy |
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| 8 | GETSETGO (GB) (11yo B G) GETAWAY (GER) / KINGS EQUITY (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Natalie Gilligan | Co.Galway(F) Liam Gilligan |
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| 9 | ILLAUNMORE RABBIT (IRE) (8yo B G) LUCKY SPEED (IRE) / TRINKET TOO (GB) / EL CONQUISTADOR (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Gemma Dewhurst | Westmeath (F) Gemma Dewhurst |
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| 10 | LITTLEWELL LARIAT (IRE) (7yo CH G) GOLDEN LARIAT (USA) / GAN CHOINNE (IRE) / MOUNTAIN HIGH (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Martin Carey | Westmeath (F) Ciaran M. Murphy |
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| 11 | MERRY MARTINE (IRE) (7yo B M) DYLAN THOMAS (IRE) / ANGELICA YEATS (IRE) / YEATS (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Michael J. Ward | Co.Galway(F) John Neilan |
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| 12 | MONZA MAN (IRE) (9yo B G) MILAN (GB) / HONEYBUNCH (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Claire Doyle | Golden Vale (F) Timothy Doyle |
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| 13 | NO RISK NO STORY (IRE) (7yo B M) OCOVANGO (GB) / UNDULATION (GB) / ALHAARTH (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Eileen O'Keeffe | Stonehall (H) Jennifer M. Lee |
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| 14 | SQUIRE OHARA (IRE) (7yo B G) MILAN (GB) / LAUGHING LESA (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Paddy Blake | Kildare (F) A.J. Martin |
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| 15 | STOWAWAY LASS (IRE) (11yo CH M) STOWAWAY (GB) / OCHTO LASS (IRE) / KING'S RIDE (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | Sam Curling | Tipperary (F) Sam Curling |
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| 16 | THE REAL BEAUT (IRE) (7yo B M) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / LIVELY LASS (IRE) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB) |
11st 6lbs | Downtown Syndicate | Kildare (F) Ross O'Sullivan |
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| 17 | VALLEY BRIDGE (IRE) (7yo B G) MAHLER (GB) / VALLEY WAY (IRE) / BRIAN BORU (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Claire Costello | Co.Clare (H) Thomas S. Costello |
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| 18 | YA BY HEY BY (IRE) (7yo B G) NOTNOWCATO (GB) / IT ALL THE SAME (IRE) / CATCHER IN THE RYE (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | keith Ryan | Golden Vale (F) Andrew Slattery |
Preview
STOWAWAY LASS could perhaps be considered a shade unlucky not to have won over hurdles by now, and the switch to the point-to-point sphere could be rewarded here. Blueys Unicorse has changed stables since his debut second at Dromahane, and he comes from a yard that David Christie has had success in sourcing horses from in the past which would certainly leave him as a danger alongside Squire Ohara and The Real Beaut.
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