TURTULLA
| Gates Open: | 11:00 |
| First Race: | 12:30 |
| Admission Prices: | €10 |
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Track Biography:
The Golden Vale hunt was revived by Tim Hyde and Michael Purcell.
The hounds were hunted by John Pickering, James Foley, Capt. Donald Swan, Rory Dicken, Tom O’Meara, Jim Quinlan and presently by Michael Comerford.
The point-to-point has been run annually at various venues. The first meeting was held at College Hill Templemore and has since been run at Thurles racecourse, Fairyhill Templemore, Coolkip Horse and Jockey, Glenbane Holycross and now at its current venue of Turtulla Thurles.
Turtulla Point-to-Point Races
Turtulla,
Thurles,
Co.Tipperary
E41 K407
Contact Details
Martina Fogarty - 086 1716989
How To Get There
By Road
All roads will be signposted from both Horse and Jockey and Thurles.
On the N62 to Turtulla cross, turn left 1 mile from Thurles town. Then turn right at the Golf Course.
By Air
Our point-to-point is located two hours and fifteen minutes from Dublin airport.
Eircode
E41 K407
Did You Know?
“Turtulla point-to-point held their first meeting in Autumn 2017.”.
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We also provide a disability parking area with fence viewing on the home straight.
There is portaloo’s available on the day.
In our bookmakers ring you can view and bet on any off-course races on the day in both England and Ireland.
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We have a marque serving home-made soups, sandwiches and cakes with all of the proceeds going towards Autism Ireland.
There will outside caterers on site also for those wanting some burger and chips!
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Race goers can purchase teas, coffees and soft drinks from our catering marquee.
Refreshments will also be available from on site caterers.
There is a wide variety of beverages on offer, something to suit everyone!
No, we do not have an official dress code we just advise our race goers to wear warm coats, caps and good footwear.
Dogs are very welcome, but need to be kept on a lead at all times.
Yes, we welcome visitors to bring their own picnics or refreshments.
At our point-to-point, we are lucky to have wide open spaces for children to play in a safe environment.
No we do not provide an ATM so we recommend that you make a stop in the nearby town of Thurles on your way to the races.
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The Golden Vale point-to-point is the perfect day out for the family in the countryside and as an added bonus for parents all children U16’s have free admission.
Race goers have the opportunity to get a close up of the action when the runners are being saddled and paraded in the parade ring before their race. The fence in our home straight allows you to get a perfect viewing point of each race whether you are on foot or in the comfort of your car.
With Thurles town only a five minute drive from the track, there is a large selection of shops and restaurants to keep you busy within the area. Thurles is also steeped in GAA history as it is the birthplace of the Gaelic Athletic Association founded in 1884 by Hayes’ Hotel. Thurles is also home to Semple Stadium which is the second largest GAA stadium in Ireland with a capacity of 53,500.
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Entries
RYANS TARMACADAM & NOEL RYANS PUB 4yo Mares Maiden
Maiden Race For 4-Y-O Mares
For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old, Mares only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland.
(Prize Money €800: 1st €560, 2nd €160, 3rd €80)
Weights: 11st 11lbs About 3 Miles
| No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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| 1 | LOUANGE (FR) (4yo CH M) DOCTOR DINO (FR) / DARK CAVIAR (FR) / NETWORK (GER) |
11st 11lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 2 | SILVERADO BLUE (IRE) (4yo B M) BLUE BRESIL (FR) / BELUCKYAGAIN (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 3 | AUNTIE HANNAH (IRE) (4yo B M) MILAN (GB) / AUNTIE MARY (IRE) / SCORPION (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | Denis Scanlon | Island (F) Michael Goff |
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| 4 | MISS BETSY GRAY (IRE) (4yo GR M) KINGSTON HILL (GB) / TOTO CORDE MEO (IRE) / GALILEO (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | Caitriona Goff | Island (F) Michael Goff |
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| 5 | AILES D'AIGLES (IRE) (4yo B M) WINGS OF EAGLES (FR) / STREETS OF PROMISE (IRE) / WESTERNER (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Michael J. Phillips | Tipperary (F) Michael J. Phillips |
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| 6 | BOOMBOX (IRE) (4yo B M) JUKEBOX JURY (IRE) / SOEUR DEE (IRE) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Sam Curling | Tipperary (F) Sam Curling |
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| 7 | BURDS OF A FEATHER (IRE) (4yo B M) WESTERNER (GB) / POLLYS DEEP OCEAN (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 6lbs | Lucy Kelleher & Joseph Burke Partnership | Muskerry (F) Gerard Kelleher |
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| 8 | CARBURY HILL (IRE) (4yo B M) KINGSTON HILL (GB) / HELENA'S FAVOURITE (IRE) / MILAN (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Micheal Keavney | Cian M. Collins |
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| 9 | ELDERFLOWER TONIC (IRE) (4yo B M) MAXIOS (GB) / ALDER FLOWER (IRE) / ALDERBROOK (GB) |
11st 6lbs | Run for Fun Partnership | Killinick (H) D.P. Berry |
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| 10 | POTTERS QUEEN (IRE) (4yo B M) ORDER OF ST GEORGE (IRE) / PRESCILLA (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Happy Valley Syndicate | North Kerry (H) Michael M. Mangan |
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| 11 | SNOW IS IN THE SKY (IRE) (4yo B M) SNOW SKY (GB) / TIMETOGET (IRE) / GETAWAY (GER) |
11st 11lbs | William P. Murphy | Carlow Farmers (F) William P. Murphy |
Preview
There is not a lot of form to go on in this, so it could well be the newcomers that come to the fore. Boombox represents a stable that has started the season incredibly strongly, and she is well-related being a full-sister of the Dublin Racing Festival winner McLaurey. Mick Goff has had two four-year-old winners in recent weeks and Auntie Hannah is a newcomer from his stable, whilst Silverado Blue could represent the champion handler Colin Bowe
BALLINROE TRANSPORT & LOCAL TRAINERS 4yo Geldings Maiden
Maiden Race For 4-Y-O Geldings
For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old, Geldings only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland.
(Prize Money €800: 1st €560, 2nd €160, 3rd €80)
Weights: 11st 11lbs About 3 Miles
| No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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| 1 | 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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| 2 | OBLEMENKO (FR) (4yo B G) NO RISK AT ALL (FR) / EAU PERLEE (FR) / SAINT DES SAINTS (FR) |
11st 11lbs | W.B. Connors | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 3 | 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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| 4 | 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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| 5 | BURNING STANZA (IRE) (4yo B G) POET'S WORD (IRE) / BLAZING SONNET (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 6 | GO DOWN ROCKIN (IRE) (4yo B G) WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / GRACIE B (IRE) / GOLAN (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 7 | LUAS ADH (IRE) (4yo B G) LUCKY SPEED (IRE) / ULANOVAS GIFT (FR) / MASKED MARVEL (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Kieran Purcell | Galtee (H) Kieran Purcell |
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| 8 | MY DAD (FR) (4yo CH G) NIRVANA DU BERLAIS (FR) / COMME MAMAN (FR) / BALLINGARRY (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | Kieran Purcell | Galtee (H) Kieran Purcell |
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| 9 | DOYENFORTHECAUSE (IRE) (4yo B G) DOYEN (IRE) / BALLYBROWNEY ELLA (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Mrs Sharon Slattery | Clonmel (H) Andrew Slattery |
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| 10 | KILTINAN (IRE) (4yo B G) BUCK'S BOUM (FR) / BINOCLINE (FR) / MARTALINE (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Mrs Sharon Slattery | Clonmel (H) Andrew Slattery |
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| 11 | BARBAR ESKO (IRE) (4yo B G) POET'S WORD (IRE) / FINGAL'S SISTER (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Benjamin Halsall | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 12 | ALL IN ORDER (IRE) (4yo B G) ORDER OF ST GEORGE (IRE) / STAR STATUS (IRE) / ARAKAN (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Matthew Flynn O'Connor | Ballinagore (H) Matthew Flynn O'Connor |
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| 13 | ASLEEP IN COURT (IRE) (4yo B G) COURT CAVE (IRE) / WEST ASLEEP (IRE) / WESTERNER (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Blackhall Stables Partnership | Bree (F) Paul Martin Pierce |
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| 14 | BROTHER WALFRID (IRE) (4yo BR G) TIRWANAKO (FR) / OSCAR BABY (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Linda Motherway | Killeagh (H) Colin Motherway |
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| 15 | GOT THE HONOURS (IRE) (4yo CH G) CRYSTAL OCEAN (GB) / TRULY AMAZING (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Mary Doyle | Golden Vale (F) P.M.J. Doyle |
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| 16 | HI HO IDAHO (IRE) (4yo B G) IDAHO (IRE) / MISS OPERA (GB) / ALFLORA (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Denis Hayes | Killinick (H) Benny Walsh |
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| 17 | HOLSHOT (FR) (4yo B G) PASTORIUS (GER) / ROYALE CANAILLE (FR) / IRISH WELLS (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Sam Curling | Tipperary (F) Sam Curling |
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| 18 | LOOK SPORT (FR) (4yo CH G) NO RISK AT ALL (FR) / ASIA SPORT (FR) / HIGH ROCK (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Three Dudes Syndicate | Co.Clare (H) Paurick O'Connor |
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| 19 | MINELLA JACKPOT (GB) (4yo B G) JACK HOBBS (GB) / MANAPHY (FR) / KAPGARDE (FR) |
11st 11lbs | John Nallen | Tipperary (F) John Nallen |
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| 20 | ORDER ON TIME (IRE) (4yo B G) ORDER OF ST GEORGE (IRE) / LETTRE DE CACHET (GB) / AUTHORIZED (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Monbeg Partnership | Island (F) Sean Thomas Doyle |
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| 21 | SUB EDITOR (IRE) (4yo B G) JET AWAY (GB) / RIGHTY RUE (IRE) / MOUNTAIN HIGH (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Anna Berry | Killinick (H) J.P. Berry |
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| 22 | TENDOO (FR) (4yo B G) MASKED MARVEL (GB) / BUMBLE (FR) / PISTOLET BLEU (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Gaynestown Stud Partnership | Killinick (H) Jonathan M. Fogarty |
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| 23 | THE REAL DIEGO (IRE) (4yo B G) YEATS (IRE) / ASK ME SISTER (IRE) / SAFETY CATCH (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Seamus Osborne | Shillelagh & District (F) Sean Osborne |
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| 24 | TWO TAPS UNDERWOOD (IRE) (4yo B G) GETAWAY (GER) / ECHO LADY (IRE) / KAYF TARA (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Patrick David Collins | Killeagh (H) M.P. Collins |
Preview
TENDOO was within a couple of lengths of the exciting Grangeclare Park when falling at the penultimate fence in Curraghmore on his debut back in April, and that was the same race that Minella Jackpot went on to finish second in. Of the others in this with previous experience, Wise Man took a big step forward from his first to second starts, and if he could build on his Loughrea effort, he would be a player.
CORAL GOLD CUP SALE BY GOFFS 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 | LE BOUM RETOURNE (IRE) (5yo B G) BUCK'S BOUM (FR) / STEELING DOLLARS (IRE) / CRAIGSTEEL (GB) |
12st 2lbs | William P. Murphy | North Kilkenny (F) William P. Murphy |
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| 2 | PEARL OF GRANGE (IRE) (5yo CH G) DOYEN (IRE) / FORGE MEADOW (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Joseph M. Doyle | Carlow Farmers (F) William P. Murphy |
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| 3 | AN BHOIREANN (IRE) (5yo B G) DIAMOND BOY (FR) / MOUNT CORKISH GIRL (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Anne McMahon | Co.Clare (H) Brian M. McMahon |
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| 4 | BARNPARK (GB) (5yo B G) WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / GOLDEN GAEL (GB) / GENEROUS (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | John & Hugh Bleahen | Kildare (F) Ian McCarthy |
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| 5 | CHAMPAGNE ORDER (IRE) (5yo B G) ORDER OF ST GEORGE (IRE) / HANORA O'BRIEN (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Roisin Hickey | Tipperary (F) Roisin Hickey |
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| 6 | CLONSAST (IRE) (5yo B G) MALINAS (GER) / VICKEETO (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Teresa Flood | Kildare (F) Peter J. Flood |
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| 7 | JAMBON (IRE) (5yo B G) WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / UNORGANISED (IRE) / ARAKAN (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Kay Griffin | West Waterford (F) Michael C. Griffin |
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| 8 | SHARP AS GLASS (IRE) (5yo GR G) ARCTIC COSMOS (USA) / BALLYMARTINTHEATRE (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Gillian Burke | Tipperary (F) Sam Curling |
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| 9 | TONY THE PONY (IRE) (5yo CH G) SEA THE MOON (GER) / WHISPERING SANDS (IRE) / DUBAWI (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Maeve Carlin | East Antrim (H) Stephen Carlin |
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| 10 | VALS CHARM (IRE) (5yo B G) VALIRANN (FR) / SHUDACUDAWUDA (IRE) / MILAN (GB) |
12st 2lbs | J.J. Butler | Killeady (H) Padraig Butler |
Preview
SHARP AS GLASS made an encouraging initial outing in this sphere when he finished third at Loughrea last month. Two subsequent winners have since emerged from that race, and he could add to that tally here. Jambon also has strong form behind him having twice finished third, but he has not run since May, whilst Vals Charm was beaten less than four lengths at Lisronagh a fortnight ago.
GAIN EQUINE NUTRITION & CENTENARY CO-OP 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.
(Total race value €2000, Winner: €1400; Second: €400; Third: €200)
Weights: 11st 11lbs About 3 Miles
| No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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| 1 | BARROWLINE (IRE) (5yo BR M) AFFINISEA (IRE) / LITTLE GREEN STAR (IRE) / SHIROCCO (GER) |
11st 6lbs | Donncha Duggan | Duhallow (F) Donncha Duggan |
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| 2 | CHASING CUDDLES (IRE) (6yo CH M) DIAMOND BOY (FR) / EXCITINGENTERPRISE (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
11st 6lbs | Norah Ahern | United Hunt (F) Denis Ahern |
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| 3 | COOGEE GIRL (IRE) (6yo B M) IMPERIAL MONARCH (IRE) / MOUNT MIZOOKA (GB) / MOUNT NELSON (GB) |
11st 6lbs | Denis William Moore | Killinick (H) Denis William Moore |
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| 4 | DESERT BRIDE (IRE) (5yo B M) ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL (USA) / THE MILLERS TALE (IRE) / RASHAR (USA) |
11st 6lbs | Henry Gettings | United Hunt (F) Jimmy Kelly |
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| 5 | GLENMALURE FLYER (IRE) (7yo B BR M) ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL (USA) / SMALL BAR (IRE) / MARIENBARD (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Zoe Doyle | Scarteen (F) Sam Curling |
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| 6 | HAKUSHU (IRE) (6yo GR M) KINGSTON HILL (GB) / WATERMELON (IRE) / BECKETT (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | Michael J. Phillips | Tipperary (F) Michael J. Phillips |
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| 7 | LEADING ROSE (IRE) (5yo B M) LEADING LIGHT (IRE) / GLENCREE ROSE (IRE) / LORD OF APPEAL (GB) |
11st 6lbs | Stephen Campion | Carlow Farmers (F) William P. Murphy |
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| 8 | LUCY WANG (IRE) (5yo B M) MASTERCRAFTSMAN (IRE) / HOLD ME NOW (USA) / BERNSTEIN (USA) |
11st 6lbs | John Halley | Co.Limerick (F) Josh Halley |
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| 9 | MORISSETTE (IRE) (5yo B M) SHANTOU (USA) / GREAT ALANA (FR) / GREAT PRETENDER (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | Cobajay Syndicate | Stonehall (H) Aidan Fitzgerald |
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| 10 | MORNING EXPRESS (IRE) (7yo CH M) MALINAS (GER) / WITNESS EXPRESS (IRE) / WITNESS BOX (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Stephen M. Curran | West Waterford (F) Alice Curran |
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| 11 | OUR HAYBOB (IRE) (5yo B M) ARCTIC COSMOS (USA) / LA GREE (FR) / TURGEON (USA) |
11st 6lbs | Lorcan Roche & Aidan Doherty | Scarteen (F) Seamus G. O'Donnell |
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| 12 | POSITIVE MINDSET (IRE) (7yo B M) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / MINI SHAN (IRE) / KOTASHAAN (FR) |
11st 6lbs | Leonard Paul Flynn | Limerick (H) Leonard Paul Flynn |
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| 13 | RACHEL LOPEZ (IRE) (6yo B M) YOUMZAIN (IRE) / PRAIRIE CALL (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | Mary K. Murphy | Laois (F) Edward F. Power |
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| 14 | SPECIAL PROTECTOR (IRE) (7yo B BR M) THE GURKHA (IRE) / SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT (USA) / LEMON DROP KID (USA) |
11st 6lbs | The Fox Trot Partnership | North Kilkenny (F) Eoin Doyle |
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| 15 | SPRINGFIELD GIRL (IRE) (5yo B M) WORKFORCE (GB) / SPRING BEACH (IRE) / DUSHYANTOR (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Barry T. Walsh | Galtee (H) Barry T. Walsh |
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| 16 | STAR CAVE (IRE) (5yo B M) COURT CAVE (IRE) / STAR ISLAND (IRE) / HERON ISLAND (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | John C. Byrne | Killinick (H) John C. Byrne |
Preview
Just a length separated SPRINGFIELD GIRL and Morissette when they met at Lisronagh earlier this month, and Springfield Girl will look to confirm that form two weeks on after that promising stable debut. Positive Mindset was beaten by a similar margin at Rathcannon and is sure to be right in the shake-up once again, whilst Our Haybob and Star Cave are others for the shortlist.
PHIL PURCELL ENGINEERING & OMC TECHNOLOGIES Open- Novice Riders
Open Lightweight Race Novice Riders
For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old and upwards, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland.
4-Y-O Maidens excluded. No Penalties. Mares allowed 5lbs. For Novice Riders who, at midnight on the Monday prior to the closing of entries, have not ridden more than fifteen winners under any Rules of Racing or Steeplechasing, including Point to Point Steeplechases. Riders who have not ridden more than 5 winners are entitled to a 5lb allowance.
(Total race value €2000, Winner: €1400; Second: €400; Third: €200)
Weights: 4yo 11st 11lbs, 5yo 12st 2lbs
About 3 Miles
| No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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| 1 | JOURNEY WITH ME (IRE) (9yo CH G) MAHLER (GB) / KILBARRY DEMON (IRE) / BOB'S RETURN (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | S Archdeacon, Dr. S Campbell, R Nicholas, F O'Tool | 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 | Route (H) D.M. Christie |
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| 3 | LONGHOUSE STAR (IRE) (8yo B G) HILLSTAR (GB) / SPARTAN ANGEL (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Sam Curling | Tipperary (F) Sam Curling |
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| 4 | ROUTINE EXCELLENCE (IRE) (9yo B G) GETAWAY (GER) / WELL COMPOSED (IRE) / BACH (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Gerard Anthony Spain | Tipperary (F) Sam Curling |
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| 5 | HUNTERS YARN (IRE) (8yo B G) FAME AND GLORY (GB) / FULL OF BIRDS (FR) / EPERVIER BLEU (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Simon Munir & Isaac Souede | Golden Vale (F) P.M.J. Doyle |
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| 6 | 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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| 7 | 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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| 8 | AN TOBAR (GB) (8yo BL G) GENTLEWAVE (IRE) / KATALINA (GB) / HERNANDO (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Lucy Kelleher & Luke Kelleher | Gerard Kelleher |
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| 9 | BAJAN EXCELL (IRE) (9yo CH G) HELMET (AUS) / BAJAN BELLE (IRE) / EFISIO (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Paul O'Sullivan | Fingal (H) Claire O'Connell |
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| 10 | BENEFITS JEU (IRE) (10yo BR G) SCORPION (IRE) / AINES BENEFIT (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Denis William Moore | Killinick (H) Denis William Moore |
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| 11 | BETWEEN WATERS (IRE) (7yo B M) WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / CLEAR RIPOSTE (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Sean Thomas Doyle | Island (F) Sean Thomas Doyle |
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| 12 | CERBERUS (GB) (9yo CH G) IFFRAAJ (GB) / MISS YOU TOO (GB) / MONTJEU (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Jeff Murphy | Coolnakilla (H) David P. Murphy |
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| 13 | CHAMPAGNE COURT (IRE) (12yo B G) COURT CAVE (IRE) / LADY TAIPAN (IRE) / TAIPAN (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Mrs A.J. Kennedy | Tipperary (F) A.J. Kennedy |
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| 14 | CLEAR THE CLOUDS (IRE) (7yo B G) VENDANGEUR (IRE) / SLEEPING DIVA (FR) / SLEEPING CAR (FR) |
12st 2lbs | O'Neill & Lacey Equine Ltd | Wexford (F) Susan O'Gorman |
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| 15 | EAGLE MOON (FR) (11yo B G) SPANISH MOON (USA) / PERLA DES PRES (FR) / APRIL NIGHT (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Gerard Rispin | Tara (H) Gerard Rispin |
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| 16 | ELMOUNT (IRE) (9yo B G) YEATS (IRE) / MALTESSE (IRE) / NEVER SO BOLD (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Maria Henze | Kingdom (H) Eamon Courtney |
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| 17 | ER DANCER (FR) (11yo B G) DRAGON DANCER (GB) / QUISIERA (FR) / PASSING SALE (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Monbeg Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Donnchadh Doyle |
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| 18 | GALON DE VAUZELLE (FR) (9yo B G) KAP ROCK (FR) / REGENTE DE L'ISLE (FR) / RAGMAR (FR) |
12st 2lbs | J.P. Lane, Emma Downey & P.J. Rothwell | Kildare (F) P.J. Rothwell |
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| 19 | JACK IN THE BOX (IRE) (8yo BR G) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / OURO PRETO (GB) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Graham Kenny | Ormond (F) Graham Kenny |
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| 20 | JETOILE (IRE) (10yo B G) JEREMY (USA) / ACCORDINGTOHERSELF (IRE) / ACCORDION (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Shauna Kelly | West Waterford (F) Jimmy Kelly |
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| 21 | LISLEIGH LAD (IRE) (7yo B G) DANSANT (GB) / BABIES PRESENT (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Ms Eleanor Broderick | Avondhu (F) Ms Eleanor Broderick |
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| 22 | PAT COYNE (IRE) (11yo GR G) FAIRLY RANSOM (USA) / IMOGENS FANCY (IRE) / TAIPAN (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Miriam Queally | Lismore (H) John Queally |
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| 23 | RUMI (GB) (7yo BR G) HARZAND (IRE) / DONATIA (GB) / SHAMARDAL (USA) |
12st 2lbs | J. Fitzgerald | Kilworth&Araglen (H) Jonathan Fitzgerald |
Preview
David Christie has a strong hand in this with the record-breaking Winged Leader and JOURNEY WITH ME, both featuring among the entries for him. The latter was a Grade 2 winner last year, and he is still rated 152 making him a high-class addition to this division. Lifetime Ambition met with defeat on his return to action in Curraghmore, but should step forward from it, whilst Galon De Vaucelle went close on his first start in an open race at Peppards Castle last month.
INHSC HANDLERS 10 WINS OR LESS 5yo+ Maiden
Maiden Race For 5-Y-O & Upwards INHSC - Handlers 10 wins or less (of €3000)
For Certified Hunters aged 5 years old and upwards only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland. Confined to Point to Point Handlers who held a Handlers Permit during the 2024/25 season and who since 1/1/98 have not trained more than 10 winners as a Point to Point Handler or under any Rules of Racing or Steeplechasing at time of entry. Mares allowed 5lbs.
For Certified Hunters aged 5 years old and upwards only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland. Confined to Point to Point Handlers who held a Handlers Permit during the 2024/25 season and who since 1/1/98 have not trained more than 10 winners as a Point to Point Handler or under any Rules of Racing or Steeplechasing at time of entry. Mares allowed 5lbs.
The INHSC are generously sponsoring this race with a BONUS to the winning owner of €1000. If it is necessary to run more than one division of this race the INHSC BONUS of €1000 will be divided accordingly.
(Total race value €2000, Winner: €1400; Second: €400; Third: €200)
Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles
| No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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| 1 | AXMEDIFFRENT (IRE) (7yo B G) ASK (GB) / EADESTOWN LADY (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Shauna Kelly | West Waterford (F) Jimmy Kelly |
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| 2 | DESERT BRIDE (IRE) (5yo B M) ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL (USA) / THE MILLERS TALE (IRE) / RASHAR (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Henry Gettings | United Hunt (F) Jimmy Kelly |
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| 3 | BELIEVE THAT (IRE) (11yo B G) FROZEN FIRE (GER) / SYCAMORE LITE (IRE) / BACH (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Thomas James Forbes | West Waterford (F) James William Hannon |
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| 4 | 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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| 5 | JOSIES DYLAN (IRE) (8yo CH G) DYLAN THOMAS (IRE) / BAIE BARBARA (IRE) / HERON ISLAND (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Sandybeach Stables Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) David V. O'Brien |
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| 6 | MRS HUNTLY JONES (IRE) (6yo B M) SANS FRONTIERES (IRE) / NANCY'S MARYJO (IRE) / AIZAVOSKI (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | Thomas Byrne | Killinick (H) Thomas Byrne |
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| 7 | POSITIVE MINDSET (IRE) (7yo B M) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / MINI SHAN (IRE) / KOTASHAAN (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Leonard Paul Flynn | Limerick (H) Leonard Paul Flynn |
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| 8 | RILO TANG (IRE) (6yo B G) SHIROCCO (GER) / GOLDEN POCKETS (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Stephen M. Curran | West Waterford (F) Alice Curran |
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| 9 | RONGORIGHT (IRE) (5yo CH G) CONDUIT (IRE) / EILEENS LASS (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | P.J. O'Donoghue | Kilworth&Araglen (H) Jonathan Fitzgerald |
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| 10 | STAR CAVE (IRE) (5yo B M) COURT CAVE (IRE) / STAR ISLAND (IRE) / HERON ISLAND (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | John C. Byrne | Killinick (H) John C. Byrne |
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| 11 | TONY THE PONY (IRE) (5yo CH G) SEA THE MOON (GER) / WHISPERING SANDS (IRE) / DUBAWI (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Maeve Carlin | East Antrim (H) Stephen Carlin |
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| 12 | WAY DOWN WE GO (IRE) (7yo B BR G) WHERE OR WHEN (IRE) / CIELADOR (IRE) / CELTIC SWING (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Charles P. Keegan | Suir Vale (H) Charles P. Keegan |
Preview
This race is restricted to handlers who have trained no more than ten winners, and it is a nice opportunity for one of them to secure a nice pot. POSITIVE MINDSET has the advantage of the mares allowance, and she comes into this in good form after finishing second at Rathcannon. Rilo Tang certainly outran his SP when placed in a Cork maiden hurdle last time, and put in a career-best performance at Damma House last time, which has to be respected.
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