FARMACAFFLEY

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

The Tynan and Armagh hunt can be traced back as far as 1840, when Sir James Stronge of Tynan Abbey estate started the pack at his own expense calling it the Tynan Harriers. The Tynan Harriers sometimes hunted with Lord Waterford’s Armagh Harriers and from these two the Tynan and Armagh hunt was born in 1895.

The first point-to-point was organised in 1895 and has remained at Farmclaffey since then making it one of the oldest point-to-points on the fixture list.

Over the years, Farmacaffley point-to-point has produced many top national hunt stars such as 2002 Grand National winning Bindaree and Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up Truckers Tavern.

Farmacaffley Point-to-Point Races

Farmacaffley,

Co.Armagh

BT60 2PL


Contact Details

Mark McCall - 00447377901672

How To Get There

By Road

From Armagh – Our track is located in the townland of Farmacaffley which is two miles from Armagh city on the Armagh to Keady road.


By Air

Our point-to-point is located one hour from Belfast airport and an hour and a half from Dublin airport.
 

Postcode

BT60 2PL

Did You Know?

“The Gillespie family have had success in the Confined Hunt race with the same family that won this race in 1928”.

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A Day At The Races

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Facilities

Combined with our free parking, we are lucky to have a clear viewing track that allows racegoers to get up close to the action with our final fence located close to the car park so you can enjoy the thrill of the action from the comfort of your car.

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

There are no specific facilities for the disabled but if the committee is contacted prior to the fixture arrangements can be made for special car parking.

Food

In between races, spectators can avail of the catering options that we have on offer.

Our outside food caterers are located beside the bookies and they sell an array of hot food options such as burgers, chips and sausages.

All patrons are welcome to pack a picnic style lunch to enjoy during the races.

Beverages

Our catering vendors have a choice of hot drinks on offer, from teas and coffees to hot chocolates and soft drinks to keep you warm during your days racing.

If you would like something a little stronger to keep you warm during your days racing, alcohol can be purchased in our on-course beer tent.
 

faqs

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

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.

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. We also have a range of catering options on course.

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 Armagh on your way to the races.

Amenities

Point-to-point racing gives racegoers the opportunity to get within touching distance of the action so they can undoubtedly appreciate all the thrills and excitement first hand. It is your chance of witnessing some of the stars of the future that graduate from the point-to-point field each year.

Admission is £5 with all children U16 free. Also with every race card bought you will be entered into a free draw to win £50.

Our point-to-point is located 10 minutes away from the picturesque Gosford Park which is the perfect location for all the family. Gosford has something for everyone including a playground, walking trails through the forest and a pet’s corner.
 

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Entries

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WHR ACCOUNTANTS 4yo Maiden

Maiden Race For 4-Y-O
 
For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland. Mares allowed 5lbs.
(Prize Money €800: 1st €560, 2nd €160, 3rd €80)
 

Weights: 11st 11lbs About 2 1/2 Miles  

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 HELIOS FORLONGE (FR) (4yo B G)
COKORIKO (FR) / BELLE EASTER (FR) / EARLY MARCH (GB)		 11st 11lbs Matthew Flynn O'Connor Ballinagore (H)
Matthew Flynn O'Connor		  
2 IGNITE THE MOMENT (IRE) (4yo B G)
FASCINATING ROCK (IRE) / FLEMENTIME (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 11lbs Matthew Flynn O'Connor Ballinagore (H)
Matthew Flynn O'Connor		  
3 BALLYNULTO (FR) (4yo BR G)
MARTINBOROUGH (JPN) / GREATISSIME (FR) / DABIRSIM (FR)		 11st 11lbs P.J. McBurney Mid-Antrim (H)
Gerald Quinn		  
4 LOU PRINCE (FR) (4yo B G)
DOCTOR DINO (FR) / LOU PRINCESS (FR) / MARTALINE (GB)		 11st 11lbs P.J. McBurney Mid-Antrim (H)
Gerald Quinn		  
5 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		  
6 BUSHMAN (IRE) (4yo BR G)
MAXIOS (GB) / CRACKING FORTUNE (IRE) / SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
7 GOODBYE EARL (IRE) (4yo B G)
POET'S WORD (IRE) / OUR POLLY (IRE) / SAINT DES SAINTS (FR)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
8 BLUE REBEL (IRE) (4yo B G)
BLUE BRESIL (FR) / OSCAR REBEL (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Donnchadh Doyle		  
9 LOCAL RESIDENT (IRE) (4yo B G)
SHIROCCO (GER) / BEAN KI MOON (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Robinstown Stables Partnership Tara (H)
Cian M. Collins		  
10 LOWRY'S PUB (IRE) (4yo B G)
MAXIOS (GB) / STUCKER HILL (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 11st 11lbs Sam Curling Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
11 MENETHIL (FR) (4yo BL G)
MASKED MARVEL (GB) / ALARY DE L'ECU (FR) / NETWORK (GER)		 11st 11lbs Noeleen Kenny Island (F)
James Kenny		  
12 NORTH GALE (IRE) (4yo B G)
GALILEO CHROME (IRE) / NORTHERN PRINCESS (GB) / AUTHORIZED (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Partnership Island (F)
Sean Thomas Doyle		  
13 ORCHARD COUNTY (IRE) (4yo BR G)
POET'S WORD (IRE) / NOT FOR BURNING (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison East Antrim (H)
Caroline McCaldin		  
14 THE SILENT PIPER (IRE) (4yo GR G)
WAY TO PARIS (GB) / AUNTIE BOB (GB) / OVERBURY (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Matchmaker Syndicate Island (F)
Robert James		  

Preview

Two of the three previous winners of this race hold entries for the upcoming Cheltenham Festival, with hopes high that another smart prospect can emerge from the 2026 edition. Bushman and Ballynulto both boast previous form but there are a number of interesting newcomers, including Lou Prince and Helios Forlonge, who were notable purchases from the sales.

MCKINNEY COMPETITIONS 5yo Geldings Maiden

Maiden Race For 5-Y-O Geldings
 
For Certified Hunters aged 5 years old, Geldings only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland.
(Prize Money €800: 1st €560, 2nd €160, 3rd €80)

Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles  

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 LAUVERGNAT (FR) (5yo B G)
ESTEJO (GER) / THALIE DU MAQUIS (FR) / BLUSHING FLAME (USA)		 12st 2lbs P.J. McBurney Mid-Antrim (H)
Gerald Quinn		  
2 THE TWO FOUR (IRE) (5yo B G)
WESTERNER (GB) / DAVEOIN (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 2lbs P.J. McBurney Mid-Antrim (H)
Gerald Quinn		  
3 BALLYDIAMOND (IRE) (5yo CH G)
DIAMOND BOY (FR) / BENNY'S PRINCESS (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 12st 2lbs W.W. Dennison Mid-Antrim (H)
Caroline McCaldin		  
4 EAZY BREEZY (IRE) (5yo BR G)
JET AWAY (GB) / NOSEY BOX (IRE) / WITNESS BOX (USA)		 12st 2lbs Paul McAleese & John Mooney Route (H)
Paul McAleese		  
5 FIRE IN ME (IRE) (5yo CH G)
DIAMOND BOY (FR) / KILBARRY DEMON (IRE) / BOB'S RETURN (IRE)		 11st 2lbs Cobajay Syndicate Carlow Farmers (F)
Aidan Fitzgerald		  
6 INTENSE APPEAL (IRE) (5yo GR G)
SUMBAL (IRE) / OFTEN SO (IRE) / LUSO (GB)		 12st 2lbs Warren Ewing East Antrim (H)
Warren Ewing		  
7 JACKSON COURT (IRE) (5yo B G)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / YEWTREE GIRL (IRE) / GAMUT (IRE)		 11st 2lbs Thomas C. Massey Kildare (F)
Ross O'Sullivan		  
8 ON THE RAZZLE (IRE) (5yo CH G)
CONDUIT (IRE) / IZZINI (IRE) / DR MASSINI (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Brann & Gabbett & Smyth Partnership East Antrim (H)
William Ross Crawford		  
9 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		  
10 RALEAGH SCOPE (GB) (5yo B G)
TELESCOPE (IRE) / INDIAN STREAM (GB) / GENEROUS (IRE)		 11st 11lbs T.T. Steele North Down (F)
C.A. McBratney		  
11 REPLONGE (FR) (5yo B G)
SAINT DES SAINTS (FR) / DERCIA (FR) / RAVEN'S PASS (USA)		 12st 2lbs Monbeg Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Donnchadh Doyle		  
12 THAT'S IT PADDY (IRE) (5yo B G)
POET'S WORD (IRE) / HIDDEN HORIZONS (IRE) / WINGED LOVE (IRE)		 11st 2lbs Alana Jane McGuinness Ward Union (S)
Ian Patrick Donoghue		  
13 TORQUEMADA (IRE) (5yo B G)
GETAWAY (GER) / VALLEYBOGGAN (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE)		 11st 2lbs Paul Holden Kilkenny(F)
Ellmarie Holden		  
14 TWO WALKING STICKS (IRE) (5yo B G)
IDAHO (IRE) / ANY RESPONSE (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB)		 12st 2lbs Largy Bloodstock East Antrim (H)
Cormac Abernethy		  

Preview

Two lengths separated REPLONGE and the well-backed favourite, Thats It Paddy, when their paths crossed at Nenagh a fortnight ago, and it will be interesting to see if that market confidence behind the latter points towards a possible reversal of those placings here. Of the others, Intense Appeal had finished second on debut 12 months ago, but has been unable to reproduce that since.

THE MULLEN FAMILY 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, Winner: €1400; Second: €400; Third: €200)

Weights: 4yo 11st 11lbs, 5yo 12st 2lbs
About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 FORTUNE LAD (IRE) (6yo B G)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / GLENDA KING (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs S.J. Hegarty & Jennifer O'Kane Route (H)
D.M. Christie		  
2 IDAHO EXPRESSO (IRE) (6yo B M)
IDAHO (IRE) / ANEDA DUBH (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 6lbs D.M. Christie Route (H)
D.M. Christie		  
3 BEGGER (IRE) (6yo CH G)
WORKFORCE (GB) / EVENING MIST (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 11lbs Tom Keating Clonmel (H)
Tom Keating		  
4 CLOUGH CLOUDS (IRE) (6yo GR G)
CLOUDINGS (IRE) / CRYSTAL FIRE (IRE) / CARROLL HOUSE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Mervyn William Adams Mid-Antrim (H)
Gerald Quinn		  
5 FORT BASTIANI (FR) (6yo B G)
KAPGARDE (FR) / DANS L'ESPAS (FR) / DAVIDOFF (GER)		 11st 11lbs Maeve Carlin Mid-Antrim (H)
Stephen Carlin		  
6 MISTER FROSTIE (IRE) (7yo B G)
ARCTIC COSMOS (USA) / JENNYS JOY (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Desmond Graham North Down (F)
C.A. McBratney		  
7 MORRIE IN D QUARRY (IRE) (8yo B G)
MAHLER (GB) / CORRECTANDPRESENT (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs CAFRE (Enniskillen) Racing Club Fermanagh (H)
Corrie Auchterlonie		  

Preview

FORTUNE LAD gained his first success since changing stables at Oldtown last Saturday, and having run out an impressive winner on that occasion, he could swiftly add to his tally here if not inconvenienced by the quick turnaround. Clough Clouds was second in the five-year-old maiden on this card 12 months ago and looked to run a career best at Kirkistown, whilst Mister Frostie won an English point-to-point at Hexham in late November for Joe Wright and has since rejoined Colin McBratney.

DALZELLS OF MARKETHILL, BEKO 5yo+ Mares Maiden

Maiden Race For 5-Y-O & Upwards Mares

For Certified Hunters aged 5 years old and upwards, Mares only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland.
(Prize Money €2000, Winner: €1400; Second: €400; Third: €200)
Weights: 11st 11lbs About 3 Miles  

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 CALDANAGH (GB) (5yo B M)
SCORPION (IRE) / MISS SOPHIEROSE (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 11lbs Gerald Quinn Mid-Antrim (H)
Gerald Quinn		  
2 CRAZY NANCY (IRE) (7yo B M)
CONDUIT (IRE) / WEE DREAMER (IRE) / TIKKANEN (USA)		 11st 11lbs James Brown Kerr Mid-Antrim (H)
Gerald Quinn		  
3 GAMBLING ECHO (GB) (5yo B M)
HARZAND (IRE) / GAMBLING SPIRIT (GB) / MISTER BAILEYS (GB)		 11st 11lbs Matchmaker Syndicate Island (F)
Robert James		  
4 GLENMALURE FLYER (IRE) (8yo B BR M)
ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL (USA) / SMALL BAR (IRE) / MARIENBARD (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Simon G. Ryan Scarteen (F)
Sam Curling		  
5 INVENTING ANNA (IRE) (5yo CH M)
CURTAIN TIME (IRE) / POKERHUNTRESS (IRE) / INDIAN DANEHILL (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Donnchadh Doyle		  
6 MOLLY RUSKIN (FR) (5yo CH M)
MASKED MARVEL (GB) / PRESENT FROM PARIS (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Warren Ewing East Antrim (H)
Warren Ewing		  
7 MORISSETTE (IRE) (6yo B M)
SHANTOU (USA) / GREAT ALANA (FR) / GREAT PRETENDER (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Cobajay Syndicate Stonehall (H)
Aidan Fitzgerald		  
8 ROBYN O FAOLAIN (GB) (6yo B M)
YORGUNNABELUCKY (USA) / CELTIC JILL (GB) / BEAT ALL (USA)		 11st 11lbs J. Staunton Co.Clare (H)
J. Staunton		  

Preview

CRAZY NANCY was only denied by a head on the opening day of the season at Toomebridge, and this could be a nice opportunity for her to go one better. Glenmalure Flyer has the advantage of recent race fitness, as she has been busy of late, finishing second in each of her last two outings, including at Tinahely just six days ago, whilst Morissette has not finished outside of the first three in her two outings in this sphere, and is another contender.

ARMAGH CONSTRUCTION LTD 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
1 DAICHEADACUIG (IRE) (11yo B G)
ARCADIO (GER) / CLOHASS LANE (GB) / BEAT ALL (USA)		 11st 11lbs CAFRE (Enniskillen) Racing Club Fermanagh (H)
Corrie Auchterlonie		  
2 SEAN HOGAN (IRE) (11yo B G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / TEAR DROPS (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 11st 11lbs CAFRE (Enniskillen) Racing Club Fermanagh (H)
Corrie Auchterlonie		  
3 RAMILLIES (IRE) (11yo GR G)
SHANTOU (USA) / MRS WALLENSKY (IRE) / ROSELIER (FR)		 11st 11lbs Ramillies & Christie Family Syndicate Fermanagh (H)
D.M. Christie		  
4 WINGED LEADER (IRE) (12yo B G)
WINGED LOVE (IRE) / CLASSICAL BEAUTY (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)		 12st 2lbs S.J. Hegarty & Jennifer O'Kane Route (H)
D.M. Christie		  
5 GOLD CUP BAILLY (FR) (10yo CH G)
TURGEON (USA) / VIDA SURE BAILLY (FR) / APSIS (GB)		 12st 2lbs S.R.B. Crawford East Antrim (H)
S.R.B. Crawford		  
6 SIR ARGUS (GB) (9yo B G)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / OLIGARCH SOCIETY (IRE) / MOSCOW SOCIETY (USA)		 12st 2lbs Largy Bloodstock East Antrim (H)
Cormac Abernethy		  

Preview

WINGED LEADER has made this race his own, winning four of the last five editions, and having already won twice this season, including at Kirkistown earlier in the month, he could be tough to oppose around this course, which typically brings out the best in him. His stablemate Ramillies had a disappointing end to last season but is capable of better, whilst Gold Cup Bailly ran well at Bellharbour behind the top mare The Great Unknown, form that has been advertised since.

PHILIP WHITE TYRES 6yo+ Geldings Maiden

Maiden Race For 6-Y-O & Upwards Geldings
 
For Certified Hunters aged 6 years old and upwards, Geldings only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland.
(Prize Money €2000, Winner: €1400; Second: €400; Third: €200)

Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles  

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 BALLYKELLY (IRE) (8yo CH G)
COASTAL PATH (GB) / ROSADAME (FR) / BONBON ROSE (FR)		 11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison Mid-Antrim (H)
Caroline McCaldin		  
2 MACKIESHILL (IRE) (6yo B G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / MOLL MAGEE (GB) / YEATS (IRE)		 12st 2lbs W.W. Dennison Mid-Antrim (H)
Caroline McCaldin		  
3 VICOMTE LE BRAVE (FR) (7yo GR G)
BRAVE MANSONNIEN (FR) / VIRGATA (FR) / TURGEON (USA)		 12st 2lbs W.W. Dennison Mid-Antrim (H)
Sam Curling		  
4 BALLYPOLLARD (IRE) (6yo B G)
CALIFET (FR) / NATIVE ARTISTE (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 11lbs S.R.B. Crawford East Antrim (H)
S.R.B. Crawford		  
5 BRIAN'S PRIDE (IRE) (6yo B G)
CALIFET (FR) / TOUCHED BY ANGELS (IRE) / SAFFRON WALDEN (FR)		 12st 2lbs Sean Staunton Ward Union (S)
Thomas Coyle		  
6 JOSIES DYLAN (IRE) (9yo CH G)
DYLAN THOMAS (IRE) / BAIE BARBARA (IRE) / HERON ISLAND (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Matthew Flynn O'Connor Ballinagore (H)
Matthew Flynn O'Connor		  

Preview

This could be a nice opportunity for MACKIESHILL if he were able to bounce back from his latest effort in Kirkistown, as prior to that, he had hit the crossbar in consecutive outings. Stablemate Ballykelly has not run since Easter, but is another with previous placed form, whilst Vicomte Le Brave bumped into what was likely an above-average winner for the division at Ballygogue House last weekend.
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