BELCLARE
| Gates Open: | 11:30 |
| 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.
Did You Know?
“Best Mate won his four-year-old maiden at Belclare in 1999 before going on to win three Cheltenham Gold Cups”.
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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.
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Entries
TATTERSALLS CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL SALE & CANVANS BAR & GENERAL STORE 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 | GEISSLER (IRE) (4yo B G) POET'S WORD (IRE) / GOWITHTHEFLO (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
11st 6lbs | R.A. Bartlett | Co.Clare (H) Derek O'Connor |
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| 2 | GOLD STEEL (FR) (4yo B G) BEAUMEC DE HOUELLE (FR) / LA LIMAGNE (FR) / MUHTATHIR (GB) |
11st 11lbs | R.A. Bartlett | Co.Clare (H) Derek O'Connor |
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| 3 | LOWRY'S PUB (IRE) (4yo B G) MAXIOS (GB) / STUCKER HILL (IRE) / MILAN (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Sam Curling | Tipperary (F) Sam Curling |
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| 4 | SUMOSCALIER (IRE) (4yo CH G) SUMBAL (IRE) / OSCAR ROSIE (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Sam Curling | Tipperary (F) Sam Curling |
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| 5 | AUGUSTAS LEGACY (IRE) (4yo B G) SHIROCCO (GER) / AUGUSTA BAY (GB) / OSCAR (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Matthew Flynn O'Connor | Ballinagore (H) Matthew Flynn O'Connor |
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| 6 | INCREDIBLE ODDS (IRE) (4yo CH G) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / DUCHESSOFTHEHALL (IRE) / GOLDMARK (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Matthew Flynn O'Connor | Ballinagore (H) Matthew Flynn O'Connor |
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| 7 | MARVELLOUS DAN (FR) (4yo B G) SAINT DES SAINTS (FR) / VILLA IMPERIA (FR) / LIMNOS (JPN) |
11st 11lbs | Matthew Flynn O'Connor | Ballinagore (H) Matthew Flynn O'Connor |
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| 8 | MAXIMUM EXPOSURE (IRE) (4yo B G) MAXIOS (GB) / I HEARD IT BEFORE (IRE) / FAME AND GLORY (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Matthew Flynn O'Connor | Ballinagore (H) Matthew Flynn O'Connor |
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| 9 | REBUILD (IRE) (4yo B G) SUMBAL (IRE) / YOU MAKE ME SIGH (IRE) / IMPERIAL MONARCH (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Tom Keating | Clonmel (H) Tom Keating |
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| 10 | ZIP ZAP (IRE) (4yo B G) ZAMBEZI SUN (GB) / ROSCO ROSE (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Tom Keating | Clonmel (H) Tom Keating |
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| 11 | BACK THE PARK (IRE) (4yo B G) WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / SUVRETTA (IRE) / YEATS (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 12 | BUSHMAN (IRE) (4yo BR G) MAXIOS (GB) / CRACKING FORTUNE (IRE) / SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 13 | CLUAIN MEALA (IRE) (4yo CH G) SHOLOKHOV (IRE) / LADY PIPPA (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 14 | SUNSET CAROUSEL (IRE) (4yo B G) KEW GARDENS (IRE) / THEATRE ROUGE (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 15 | MONSTER TRUCK (FR) (4yo B G) GOLIATH DU BERLAIS (FR) / CARMEN LADY (GB) / AUTHORIZED (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership | Island (F) Cormac Doyle |
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| 16 | SEND EM RUNNING (FR) (4yo GR G) MOTIVATOR (GB) / SANTA CATARINA (FR) / KAPGARDE (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership | Island (F) Cormac Doyle |
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| 17 | DR GREY (IRE) (4yo GR G) JUKEBOX JURY (IRE) / CLOSE TO SHORE (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Monbeg Partnership | Island (F) Sean Thomas Doyle |
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| 18 | NAMEYOURGAME (IRE) (4yo BR G) SHIROCCO (GER) / NAME A REASON (IRE) / STOWAWAY (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Monbeg Partnership | Island (F) Sean Thomas Doyle |
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| 19 | SOLDIER BOY (IRE) (4yo CH G) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / PRETTY KITTY (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Monbeg Partnership | Island (F) Sean Thomas Doyle |
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| 20 | KOALY PLAY (IRE) (4yo B G) GETAWAY (GER) / MAE'S CHOICE (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Monbeg Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Donnchadh Doyle |
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| 21 | LEAGUE OF LEGENDS (FR) (4yo B G) NIRVANA DU BERLAIS (FR) / DERCIA (FR) / RAVEN'S PASS (USA) |
11st 6lbs | Monbeg Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Donnchadh Doyle |
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| 22 | SEA GLORYA (IRE) (4yo B G) AFFINISEA (IRE) / GLORYS LASS (IRE) / FAME AND GLORY (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Monbeg Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Donnchadh Doyle |
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| 23 | MILORD D'ANJOU (FR) (4yo B BR G) SPANISH MOON (USA) / ULTRA D'ANJOU (FR) / NONONITO (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Jet Bloodstock Partnership | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 24 | BATTLE OF ARSUF (IRE) (4yo B G) WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / MISS COGNAC (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Carol O'Connor | Co.Clare (H) Derek O'Connor |
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| 25 | BLAZING SADDEX (IRE) (4yo B G) SADDEX (GB) / DRUMLYNN LASS (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Simon Cavanagh | Westmeath (H) Simon Cavanagh |
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| 26 | CLONDAW JACKPOT (GB) (4yo B G) JACK HOBBS (GB) / BET DAVIS (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Caitriona Goff | Island (F) Michael Goff |
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| 27 | FLEUROCCO (IRE) (4yo B G) SHIROCCO (GER) / FLEUR (GER) / PERUGINO (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Mary Rose Kehoe | Kildare (F) Mark Fahey |
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| 28 | HADAHI (IRE) (4yo B G) IDAHO (IRE) / DROMBEG LIGHT (IRE) / DUNELIGHT (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Shirley Berry | Killinick (H) J.P. Berry |
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| 29 | MAX POTENTIAL (GB) (4yo B G) MAXIOS (GB) / MY JOSEPHINE (GB) / LEADING LIGHT (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Abbie O'Connor | Ballinagore (H) Brian Lawless |
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| 30 | MAX TEMPO (IRE) (4yo BR G) MAXIOS (GB) / CAJUN FIDDLE (IRE) / ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Baltimore Stables Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Mary E. Doyle |
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| 31 | MULE SKINNER (IRE) (4yo B G) WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / DAME ANJOU (FR) / SATRI (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Sara O'Hare | Newry (H) M.J. O'Hare |
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| 32 | PARTY POLICY (IRE) (4yo B G) POLICY MAKER (IRE) / LAST MUSE (IRE) / MAHLER (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Adrian Murray | Westmeath (H) Adrian Murray |
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| 33 | PELELIVE (IRE) (4yo B G) GETAWAY (GER) / LA DARISKA (FR) / TAKE RISKS (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Catherine Holden | Kilkenny(F) Ellmarie Holden |
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| 34 | SILENT RECKONING (IRE) (4yo B G) VADAMOS (FR) / SAINT OR SINNER (IRE) / MILAN (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Matchmaker Syndicate | Island (F) Robert James |
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| 35 | STAY FOR ONE (IRE) (4yo B G) CRYSTAL OCEAN (GB) / DAVEOIN (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 11lbs | William Byrne | Wexford (F) Robert Tector |
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| 36 | TAYANT BLUE (BEL) (4yo B G) BRAVE MANSONNIEN (FR) / FURIES COLOMBE (FR) / RACINGER (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Richard Busher | Killinick (H) J.P. Brennan |
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| 37 | THE ATHENRY MAN (IRE) (4yo GR G) SUMBAL (IRE) / DOONE VALLEY (IRE) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB) |
11st 7lbs | Bryan F. Murphy | North Galway (F) Liam Gilligan |
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| 38 | THE BOSSES ORDER (IRE) (4yo B G) ORDER OF ST GEORGE (IRE) / OTHER SALSA (FR) / KINGSALSA (USA) |
11st 6lbs | Imelda Leahy | Carlow Farmers (F) Adam Leahy |
Preview
The Doyle siblings have been responsible for the winners of four of the last eight renewals of this contest, including the 2023 victor Romeo Coolio. His former handler is fresh from a good weekend last week, having saddled winners across three venues, ensuring that his three newcomers will have to be respected. His brother Sean has NAMEYOURGAME entered, who brings the strongest form of those with previous experience. That is after he finished a close third over a shorter trip in Oldtown last month, having been sent off as an odds-on favourite.
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 €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 | ROYALE WALK (IRE) (5yo B M) WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / ROYALE FLAG (FR) / NICKNAME (FR) |
11st 6lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 2 | WHAT'SHERNAME (FR) (5yo CH M) NIRVANA DU BERLAIS (FR) / PLAYA DU CHARMIL (FR) / SAINT DES SAINTS (FR) |
11st 6lbs | Miss. Maria Kavanagh | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 3 | WINGS IN THE WIND (IRE) (6yo B M) WINGS OF EAGLES (FR) / BONJOUR BELLA (IRE) / GOLD WELL (GB) |
11st 6lbs | Basement Syndicate | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 4 | AGUSTA DIAMOND (IRE) (5yo B M) DIAMOND BOY (FR) / PROMISES PROMISES (IRE) / WINDSOR KNOT (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | Augusta Diamond Partnership | Kildare (F) Ross O'Sullivan |
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| 5 | AR AGHAIDH LEAT (IRE) (5yo B M) SHIROCCO (GER) / LISS A CHROI (IRE) / EXIT TO NOWHERE (USA) |
11st 6lbs | Ar Aghaidh Leat Partnership | Kildare (F) Ross O'Sullivan |
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| 6 | ANNIE MULLIGAN (IRE) (5yo B M) CRYSTAL OCEAN (GB) / MISS BUCKET (IRE) / SAGEBURG (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | Donal Patrick O'Gorman | Wexford (F) Susan O'Gorman |
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| 7 | BOOMBOX (IRE) (5yo B M) JUKEBOX JURY (IRE) / SOEUR DEE (IRE) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB) |
11st 6lbs | Sam Curling | Tipperary (F) Sam Curling |
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| 8 | HULDAH (IRE) (6yo B M) WORKFORCE (GB) / KATIE CRANNY (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
11st 6lbs | Patrick McCarthy | North Kilkenny (F) William P. Murphy |
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| 9 | JESSIE ROE (IRE) (5yo B M) MAHLER (GB) / PENNYROE (IRE) / VINNIE ROE (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | Brian Mortell | Co.Limerick (F) Brian Mortell |
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| 10 | LA HULOTTE (FR) (5yo B M) MUHTATHIR (GB) / GREAT GIRL (FR) / GREAT PRETENDER (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | Monbeg Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Donnchadh Doyle |
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| 11 | LADY JETFIRE (IRE) (5yo B M) NO RISK AT ALL (FR) / JETFIRE (GB) / AMERICAN POST (GB) |
11st 6lbs | Catherine Cashman | Coolnakilla (H) P. Cashman |
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| 12 | MANOR GATE (IRE) (5yo B M) POLICY MAKER (IRE) / MANORWALK (IRE) / STOWAWAY (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Mossy Fen Stables Partnership | Island (F) Eamonn M. Doyle |
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| 13 | MORISSETTE (IRE) (6yo B M) SHANTOU (USA) / GREAT ALANA (FR) / GREAT PRETENDER (IRE) |
11st 6lbs | Cobajay Syndicate | Stonehall (H) Aidan Fitzgerald |
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| 14 | PIXIE DUST (FR) (5yo BRGR M) FALCO (USA) / IXORA (IRE) / MILAN (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Tom Keating | Clonmel (H) Tom Keating |
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| 15 | RISEN TIDE (IRE) (5yo B M) SEA MOON (GB) / BAHIRA (IRE) / KALANISI (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Ronan Monahan | Fingal (H) Claire O'Connell |
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| 16 | SCINTILLO (IRE) (5yo B M) WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / BINT VALKYRIE (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB) |
11st 6lbs | Eclipse Bloodstock Ltd | Ballinagore (H) Anthony John Black |
Preview
It has been worth following the Sam Curling stable this season, and after a Ballycahane double last Sunday for the Tipperary outfit, their BOOMBOX could keep the winners coming. The Jukebox Jury mare finished a fine second at Nenagh last month, for what was effectively her debut following an opening fence mishap at Turtulla in the autumn. Annie Mulligan has a brace of placed efforts to her name, whilst Lady Jetfire was a warm favourite when narrowly denied at Ballycahane last Sunday, and could be sent out in search of quick compensation.
WILLIAM DONNELLAN MFH 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 €2000: 1st €1400, 2nd €400, 3rd €200)
Weights: 4yo 11st 11lbs, 5yo 12st 2lbs
About 3 Miles
| No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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| 1 | BEG TO DIFFER (IRE) (7yo BR G) MAHLER (GB) / SISTER TRIX (IRE) / BROKEN HEARTED (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Sam Curling | Tipperary (F) Sam Curling |
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| 2 | DEPALMA (IRE) (7yo BR G) OCOVANGO (GB) / WIND AND REIGN (IRE) / SCORPION (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Sam Curling | Tipperary (F) Sam Curling |
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| 3 | IORENS (FR) (8yo CH M) COASTAL PATH (GB) / ANGLICA (FR) / SECRET SINGER (FR) |
11st 6lbs | Sam Curling | Tipperary (F) Sam Curling |
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| 4 | SHARP AS GLASS (IRE) (6yo GR G) ARCTIC COSMOS (USA) / BALLYMARTINTHEATRE (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Gillian Burke | Tipperary (F) Sam Curling |
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| 5 | ARKHILL (IRE) (7yo CH G) MOUNT NELSON (GB) / SOLARIZA (FR) / GENTLEWAVE (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Downtown Syndicate | Kildare (F) Ross O'Sullivan |
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| 6 | BLOOMHILL (IRE) (9yo B G) GAMUT (IRE) / DOONBEG (IRE) / ALDERBROOK (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Galway Westmeath Syndicate | Westmeath (F) Thomas Cleary |
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| 7 | HEADCORN (IRE) (9yo B G) JET AWAY (GB) / RATHTURTIN BRIEF (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Tessa Foreman | Ormond (F) Michael J. Phillips |
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| 8 | JETBOB (IRE) (7yo B G) JET AWAY (GB) / ALSTROEMERIA (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Henry Chamney | Kildare (F) Sean Thomas Doyle |
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| 9 | KEEP ON DREAMING (IRE) (6yo B G) WESTERNER (GB) / NADIYA DE LA VEGA (FR) / LOST WORLD (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | J.P. McManus | Co.Limerick (F) Enda Bolger |
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| 10 | LE BOUM RETOURNE (IRE) (6yo 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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| 11 | MUSKERRY ROCK (IRE) (7yo B G) SHIROCCO (GER) / ONE TREASURE (IRE) / MAHLER (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Aine King | Golden Vale (F) Patrick Anthony King |
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| 12 | PIRATE ISLAND (IRE) (8yo CH G) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / SWEET HARRY (FR) / FORESTIER (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Paul Patrick Moloney | Killeady (H) Paul Patrick Moloney |
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| 13 | SPANISH HERO (IRE) (7yo CH G) SPANISH MOON (USA) / SWEET CHESTNUT (FR) / TURGEON (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Patrick G. Brogan | Clonmel (H) David Harry Kelly |
Preview
SHARP AS GLASS only found a promising rival too strong when he finished second at Oldtown last month, but the consistent six-year-old, who has finished in the first three in each of his five starts this season, and his consistency can be rewarded in this. Le Boum Retourne is seeking a hat-trick following back-to-back victories at Turtulla and Nenagh, whilst the returning Arkhill has few miles on the clock, and is open to improvement.
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 €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 | BARLOGUE (IRE) (5yo B G) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / WILD RHUBARB (GB) / HERNANDO (FR) |
11st 2lbs | Roisin Hickey | Tipperary (F) Roisin Hickey |
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| 2 | CHAMPAGNE ORDER (IRE) (6yo B G) ORDER OF ST GEORGE (IRE) / HANORA O'BRIEN (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA) |
11st 2lbs | Roisin Hickey | Tipperary (F) Roisin Hickey |
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| 3 | NORTHERN SILENCE (IRE) (5yo CH G) CRYSTAL OCEAN (GB) / ALPINE SCENT (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 2lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 4 | POET'S LAUREATE (IRE) (5yo B G) POET'S WORD (IRE) / GRANGECLARE GOLD (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE) |
11st 2lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 5 | SUPREME WALK (GB) (6yo B G) WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / SUPREME PRESENT (GB) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 2lbs | Tomas Frisby | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 6 | BALLINTRANE DUKE (IRE) (5yo B G) SNOW SKY (GB) / RATHBAWN ROSE (IRE) / KAYF TARA (GB) |
11st 2lbs | The O'Toole Family Partnership | Carlow Farmers (F) William P. Murphy |
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| 7 | BALLYDINE BOY (IRE) (5yo B G) SHIROCCO (GER) / LILYWHITE GESTURE (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Tom Keating | Clonmel (H) Tom Keating |
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| 8 | BOY OF MONTEGO BAY (FR) (5yo B G) DINK (FR) / MONTEGO BAY (GER) / ROCK OF GIBRALTAR (IRE) |
11st 2lbs | Caitriona Goff | Island (F) Michael Goff |
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| 9 | BUXEROLLES (FR) (5yo B G) NO RISK AT ALL (FR) / CAPRIKA ROYALE (FR) / KAPGARDE (FR) |
11st 2lbs | Monbeg Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Donnchadh Doyle |
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| 10 | CAPTAIN LINGO (IRE) (5yo B G) CAPRI (IRE) / LOCAL LINGO (IRE) / CROCO ROUGE (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Stephanie Hennessy | Killeagh (H) Richard Noel Hennessy |
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| 11 | CARE TO DIFFER (IRE) (5yo B G) GETAWAY (GER) / FLAMING QUEEN (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Michael Kelleher & Michael Quinlan | Muskerry (F) Gerard Kelleher |
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| 12 | DRUMCONNOR HILL (IRE) (5yo B G) POET'S WORD (IRE) / ROYAL BRIDE (GB) / KAYF TARA (GB) |
11st 2lbs | Martin Abernethy | East Antrim (H) Cormac Abernethy |
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| 13 | FLAMM DE KERBARH (FR) (5yo CH G) GEMIX (FR) / MALAGA (FR) / MUHTATHIR (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Johnny C. Hurley | Killeagh (H) Johnny C. Hurley |
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| 14 | FLASH HILL (IRE) (5yo CH G) HILLSTAR (GB) / MAGIC D (IRE) / DOYEN (IRE) |
11st 2lbs | J.G. Bennett | Limerick (H) J.G. Bennett |
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| 15 | GLENDAARS DIAMOND (IRE) (6yo B G) DIAMOND BOY (FR) / ROSE REVIVED (GB) / MIDNIGHT LEGEND (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Frank Reynolds | Co.Sligo (H) John J. M. Cullen |
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| 16 | JACKSON COURT (IRE) (5yo B G) COURT CAVE (IRE) / YEWTREE GIRL (IRE) / GAMUT (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Thomas C. Massey | Kildare (F) Ross O'Sullivan |
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| 17 | JURASSIC BOB (IRE) (5yo B G) SHOLOKHOV (IRE) / BON CHIC (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 2lbs | James Robinson | Kildare (F) Adrian Murray |
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| 18 | KILLOWEN HOUSE (IRE) (6yo B G) YEATS (IRE) / THE LAST BANK (IRE) / PHARDANTE (FR) |
11st 11lbs | D.J. Ryan | North Galway (F) D.J. Ryan |
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| 19 | MADE FOR ACTION (IRE) (5yo B G) ORDER OF ST GEORGE (IRE) / MADE TO MOVE (IRE) / YEATS (IRE) |
11st 2lbs | Send Him Down Syndicate | Co.Clare (H) Anthony G. Costello |
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| 20 | MAXIMUM APPEAL (IRE) (5yo B G) MAXIOS (GB) / INNOCENT CALLY (IRE) / CALIFET (FR) |
11st 2lbs | Denis Paul Murphy | Ballinagore (H) Denis Paul Murphy |
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| 21 | MISTER JOLIE (IRE) (5yo B G) SHIROCCO (GER) / MADAM JOLIE (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE) |
11st 2lbs | Catherine Cashman | P. Cashman |
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| 22 | PELICAN HILL (IRE) (5yo B G) CRYSTAL OCEAN (GB) / HOUR BEFORE DAWN (GB) / YEATS (IRE) |
11st 2lbs | Gaynestown Stud Partnership | Killinick (H) Jonathan M. Fogarty |
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| 23 | RISETOTHEOCCASION (IRE) (5yo B G) JET AWAY (GB) / SABBATICAL (IRE) / JURADO (USA) |
11st 2lbs | John P. Byrne | Westmeath (F) Ciaran M. Murphy |
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| 24 | SLEDGEHAMMER (IRE) (6yo B G) AFFINISEA (IRE) / KEGSTER (IRE) / BACH (IRE) |
11st 2lbs | Ballymaglassan Farm Partnership | Kildare (F) C.W.J. Farrell |
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| 25 | TONY THE PONY (IRE) (6yo CH G) SEA THE MOON (GER) / WHISPERING SANDS (IRE) / DUBAWI (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Brian Francis Cawley | East Antrim (H) Brian Francis Cawley |
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| 26 | TORQUEMADA (IRE) (5yo B G) GETAWAY (GER) / VALLEYBOGGAN (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE) |
11st 2lbs | Paul Holden | Kilkenny(F) Ellmarie Holden |
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| 27 | WAFFLE TIME (IRE) (5yo B G) OCOVANGO (GB) / DANCING MATILDA (IRE) / VAL ROYAL (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Brigid Kiernan | Westmeath (F) James M. Kiernan |
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| 28 | WEST TO CAPRI (IRE) (5yo GR G) CAPRI (IRE) / AWAYINTHEWEST (IRE) / GETAWAY (GER) |
11st 11lbs | Mrs Una Brady | Carlow Farmers (F) P.A. Fahy |
Preview
Donnchadh Doyle has fielded the winner of this in each of the past two years, which will ensure that his newcomer, Buxerolles, an E80,000 purchase, will have to be feared. Of those with previous form, JURASSIC BOB sets the standard after a somewhat luckless debut at Castletown-Geoghegan. He had held every chance coming to the last on that occasion, only to make a serious error, which saw him having to settle for second. He would be deserving of compensation, whilst of the others, Supreme Walk, Tony The Pony and Boy Of Montego Bay have all shown promise.
ARAN ISLANDS KNITWEAR 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 €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 | BEAU WALKING (IRE) (8yo B G) WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / BEAU BRIDGET (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | J. O'Leary | Tipperary (F) Sam Curling |
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| 2 | LONGHOUSE STAR (IRE) (9yo B G) HILLSTAR (GB) / SPARTAN ANGEL (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Sam Curling | Tipperary (F) Sam Curling |
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| 3 | ROUTINE EXCELLENCE (IRE) (10yo B G) GETAWAY (GER) / WELL COMPOSED (IRE) / BACH (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Gerard Anthony Spain | Tipperary (F) Sam Curling |
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| 4 | AHEAD OF THE FIELD (IRE) (11yo 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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| 5 | ASIAN MASTER (IRE) (9yo B G) SHIROCCO (GER) / WAKARE (IRE) / YEATS (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Mrs Marie Costello | Co.Clare (H) Anthony G. Costello |
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| 6 | CITY CHIEF (IRE) (9yo B G) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / GALANT FERNS (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Largy Bloodstock | East Antrim (H) Cormac Abernethy |
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| 7 | EARTHS FURIES (IRE) (10yo B G) DYLAN THOMAS (IRE) / VERNEY ROE (IRE) / VINNIE ROE (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Eugene M. O'Sullivan | Clonmel (H) Eugene M. O'Sullivan |
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| 8 | FIVE STAR GETAWAY (IRE) (12yo B G) GETAWAY (GER) / HAPENEY (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Shirley Berry | Killinick (H) J.P. Berry |
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| 9 | FOCUS POINT (IRE) (10yo B G) ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR) / THROUGH THE LENS (IRE) / HURRICANE RUN (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Mrs T Hyde | Tipperary (F) T.E. Hyde |
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| 10 | IN EXCELSIS DEO (FR) (8yo B G) SADDEX (GB) / GRATIA PLENA (FR) / SOLID ILLUSION (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Enda Bolger | Co.Limerick (F) Enda Bolger |
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| 11 | KEEP ME POSTED (IRE) (9yo B G) SHIROCCO (GER) / CANITELLYOU (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Claire Costello | Co.Clare (H) Thomas S. Costello |
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| 12 | LORD OF KERAK (GB) (11yo B G) MARTALINE (GB) / MILLE ET UNE (FR) / TREMPOLINO (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Catherine Cashman | Coolnakilla (H) P. Cashman |
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| 13 | MAGIC SADLER (GB) (8yo B G) CLOVIS DU BERLAIS (FR) / MISS SOPHIEROSE (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Patrick G. Brogan | Golden Vale (F) P.M.J. Doyle |
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| 14 | RAMILLIES (IRE) (11yo GR G) SHANTOU (USA) / MRS WALLENSKY (IRE) / ROSELIER (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Ramillies & Christie Family Syndicate | Fermanagh (H) D.M. Christie |
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| 15 | THE BOSSES OSCAR (IRE) (11yo B G) OSCAR (IRE) / CUTEASAFOX (IRE) / VINNIE ROE (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Caitriona Bolger | South County Dublin(H) Nigel Slevin |
Preview
MAGIC SADLER was only denied a fifth win of the season by two lengths at Lisronagh last weekend in a three-runner race at Lisronagh, and if that has not left a mark, he likely sets the standard for this, given his collection of wins from the season. Asian Master was a talented track performer in recent seasons, and he returned to winning ways at Kildorrery last month. He is capable of more than his latest efforts in this division, whilst Focus Point makes a welcome return to action following a lengthy period on the sidelines.
MCHALE FARM MACHINERY 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 €2000: 1st €1400, 2nd €400, 3rd €200)
Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles
| No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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| 1 | COOLCULLEN (IRE) (8yo B G) CAMELOT (GB) / TEOLANE (IRE) / TEOFILO (IRE) |
11st 2lbs | Gillian Burke | Tipperary (F) Sam Curling |
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| 2 | GLENMALURE FLYER (IRE) (8yo B BR M) ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL (USA) / SMALL BAR (IRE) / MARIENBARD (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Simon G. Ryan | Scarteen (F) Sam Curling |
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| 3 | ALLSWELTHATENDSWEL (IRE) (7yo B M) WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / WIIPHANIA (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
11st 6lbs | Anne Reilly | North Galway (F) Charles Reilly |
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| 4 | BOG CROSS (IRE) (8yo B G) MALINAS (GER) / SKENAKILLA CROSS (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Declan O'Keeffe | Doneraile (H) Miss M. Harding |
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| 5 | DACMAN (IRE) (7yo B G) CHAMPS ELYSEES (GB) / FAANAN ALDAAR (IRE) / AUTHORIZED (IRE) |
11st 2lbs | Kieran Grainger | Kildare (F) Peter McCreery |
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| 6 | EDDIEROCKET (IRE) (8yo CH G) SANS FRONTIERES (IRE) / COOL ARTICLE (IRE) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB) |
11st 2lbs | Edward Naughton | Co.Clare (H) Norman Lee |
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| 7 | ILLAUNMORE RABBIT (IRE) (9yo B G) LUCKY SPEED (IRE) / TRINKET TOO (GB) / EL CONQUISTADOR (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Gemma Dewhurst | Westmeath (F) Gemma Dewhurst |
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| 8 | JAARIAM (FR) (8yo B G) HOLY ROMAN EMPEROR (IRE) / SANEMA (FR) / ELUSIVE CITY (USA) |
11st 2lbs | Seamus G. O'Donnell | Scarteen (F) Seamus G. O'Donnell |
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| 9 | KALICO LEADER (IRE) (7yo B G) MALINAS (GER) / KALICO KARA (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE) |
11st 2lbs | Rachel O'Neill | Carlow Farmers (F) John Joseph Hanlon |
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| 10 | MAISON DE BALZAC (IRE) (7yo GR G) DOYEN (IRE) / SHANNON FALLS (FR) / TURGEON (USA) |
11st 2lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 11 | NELSONS PORT (IRE) (7yo B M) MOUNT NELSON (GB) / BENEFIT OF PORTER (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Aisling Molloy | Meath (F) Amy Parsons |
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| 12 | NOTSOMETHINGELSE (IRE) (8yo B M) JET AWAY (GB) / AD ASTRA (IRE) / MILAN (GB) |
11st 6lbs | Michael G. Ronayne | Westmeath (F) Michael G. Ronayne |
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| 13 | ORKNEYS JACK (IRE) (7yo B G) YOUMZAIN (IRE) / ORCADIAN DAWN (GB) / ALFLORA (IRE) |
11st 2lbs | A.W. Young | Golden Vale (F) Leslie Young |
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| 14 | PULLTHEPLUG (IRE) (10yo B M) SHANTARAM (GB) / FERNHILL MISS (IRE) / NAGA (ITY) |
11st 11lbs | Dan Lordan | South Union (F) Dan Lordan |
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| 15 | SAMDEGODA (GB) (7yo B G) BLACK SAM BELLAMY (IRE) / FLEMENGO (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Natalie Gilligan | Co.Galway(F) Liam Gilligan |
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| 16 | SPRING MONARCH (IRE) (7yo B G) IMPERIAL MONARCH (IRE) / SPRING CHARM (IRE) / INCHINOR (GB) |
11st 2lbs | Gerard Fox | Ward Union (S) Gerard Fox |
Preview
BOG CROSS has been quite unlucky to date, but after a number of non-completions, he put his best foot forward at Kildorrery last month when finishing an encouraging second. That should leave him in pole position for this. In contrast, Coolcullen has to bounce back from his latest showing in Bellharbour, but prior to that, he had finished second three times in a row to leave him as the big threat.
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