OLDTOWN

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

It is with thanks to William Duffy and the Duffy Family that this wonderful facility has been made available to The Ward Union to host this important meeting on the point-to-point calendar.

Based on the foresight and dedication of such stalwarts as Standish Collen and the Craigie Family back in 1963, together with the technical skills of Clerks of the Course Ted Kelly and Al O’Connell, The Folly became known as a fair but testing challenge for horse and rider.  This high standard is maintained today by the present Clerk of the Course, Paddy Griffin and his Team.

After a break from 1974 The Folly welcomed back The Ward Union in 2012.  In the intervening years various other venues were used but thanks to the generosity of the Duffy Family The Folly has again become the ‘Home’ venue.  This is a worthy tribute to the memory of John A. Duffy and his neighbour and friend Pat Rooney.
The solid foundations laid down by this of yesteryear still stand as values held high by The Ward Union organisation of today.

A track like The Folly gives us all the opportunity to see young hopefuls fight it out for glory and it is likely you can watch the same horses and riders competing at the highest level a year or two later, even at Cheltenham itself.
 

Oldtown Point-to-Point Races

The Folly,

Palmerstown,

Oldtown,

Co. Dublin

 

Contact Details

Sarah Maxwell - 086 3413299

How To Get There

By Road

From Slane directions - Straight through Ashbourne, as you leave the town on the Dublin road, you will come to a big roundabout, take first left (signed for Swords) off this which is the R125 Donaghmore road, follow this road for about 2.5 miles until you meet a crossroads, take the left for Garristown it’s the R130 follow this road straight for about 3 miles and you till come to ‘The Folly’ on the right hand side.

Coming from Ratoath road, it’s the second exit off the roundabout to R125 (follow directions above)

Coming from North Road/ M50 it’s the 4th exit of roundabout onto R125 (follow directions above)

By Air

Our point-to-point is located twenty minutes from Dublin airport.
 

Eircode: A45N 803

Did You Know?

“Oldtown point-to-point was held in 2012 for the first time since 1974”.

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A Day At The Races

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Food
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Beverages
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Facilities

We offer free parking which is located at the top of the track, which gives spectators a perfect view of the track.

It is also the ideal location for a picnic from the boot of your car.

Our track is a fine big galloping track with some terrific views.

There are also plenty of portaloo’s around the field.

We can cater for any disabled race goers, with an ideal parking spot with an excellent view point of the track.

Our betting ring is located beside the parade ring, there are also bookmakers on site that will take bets and show live pictures from racing on the track.
 

Food

We have a hot caterer on site who will be serving burger, chips, sausages etc.

We also have a coffee van on site which will have an assortment of sweet treats on offer.
 

Beverages

We have a coffee van on site which sells coffees, teas and refreshments.

The on-site chip van will also have a selection of refreshments on offer.
 

faqs

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

No, but we do advise that you dress appropriately for the weather conditions on the day.

Dogs are very much welcome once they are kept on a lead.

Absolutely, it?s an ideal location for a picnic

We have bouncing castles on the day to keep our younger race goers entertained.

No we don?t have an ATM on site, the nearest ATM to the track is located in Ashbourne.

Amenities

A day at The Ward Union point-to-point is the ideal day out for all the family.

One of the real treats of racing at Oldtown, is just how close racegoers can get to the action. 

Watch the horses being saddled up by their trainers before making their way to the parade ring.

The younger spectators can enjoy all the action on day and we also have bouncing castles which proves to be very popular.
 

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Entries

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GOFFS ARKLE SALE 4yo Maiden

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

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

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 KALIGARDE (FR) (4yo CH G)
KAPGARDE (FR) / KALIENKA (FR) / MASKED MARVEL (GB)		 11st 6lbs Ballymaglassan Farm Partnership Kildare (F)
C.W.J. Farrell		  
2 POETS LUCK (IRE) (4yo BR G)
POET'S WORD (IRE) / MONEY MONEY MONEY (GB) / GENEROUS (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Ballymaglassan Farm Partnership Kildare (F)
C.W.J. Farrell		  
3 CLONDAW JACKPOT (GB) (4yo B G)
JACK HOBBS (GB) / BET DAVIS (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 6lbs Caitriona Goff Island (F)
Michael Goff		  
4 SEA OF APPLAUSE (IRE) (4yo B G)
AFFINISEA (IRE) / MOONLIT THEATRE (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Caitriona Goff Island (F)
Michael Goff		  
5 MON AMI DAB (FR) (4yo GR G)
TUNIS (POL) / VETUE DE SOIE (FR) / MONTMARTRE (FR)		 11st 6lbs Jet Bloodstock Partnership Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
6 MONZON SPORT (FR) (4yo B G)
GOLIATH DU BERLAIS (FR) / AUSTRALIA SPORT (FR) / ULTIMATELY LUCKY (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Jet Bloodstock Partnership Golden Vale (F)
P.M.J. Doyle		  
7 ACTION REPLAY (IRE) (4yo B G)
VADAMOS (FR) / AVONDHU LADY (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 11st 6lbs J.P. McManus Co.Clare (H)
Derek O'Connor		  
8 ALL HANDS ON DECK (IRE) (4yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / DREAM FUNCTION (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 11st 6lbs J.P. McManus Co.Clare (H)
Derek O'Connor		  
9 CLEAN AS A WHISTLE (IRE) (4yo B G)
GETAWAY (GER) / SANCTA SIMONA (FR) / SADDEX (GB)		 11st 6lbs J.P. McManus Co.Clare (H)
Derek O'Connor		  
10 WHATAREUTHINKIN (IRE) (4yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / SWAY (FR) / CALIFET (FR)		 11st 6lbs J.P. McManus Co.Clare (H)
Derek O'Connor		  
11 NAMEYOURGAME (IRE) (4yo BR G)
SHIROCCO (GER) / NAME A REASON (IRE) / STOWAWAY (GB)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Partnership Island (F)
Sean Thomas Doyle		  
12 WELL ACHIEVED (IRE) (4yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / ROBYN'S ROSE (IRE) / GOLAN (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Monbeg Partnership Island (F)
Sean Thomas Doyle		  
13 GOLDFAX (IRE) (4yo B G)
MAXIOS (GB) / CHRISTMAS CRACKER (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 6lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
14 RUBYBALL (FR) (4yo GR G)
NO RISK AT ALL (FR) / RUN ON RUBY (FR) / MUHTATHIR (GB)		 11st 11lbs W.B. Connors Golden Vale (F)
P.M.J. Doyle		  
15 EFFORTLESS (IRE) (4yo CH G)
GETAWAY (GER) / AVISPA (GB) / KAYF TARA (GB)		 11st 6lbs Shirley Berry Killinick (H)
J.P. Berry		  
16 LOCAL RESIDENT (IRE) (4yo B G)
SHIROCCO (GER) / BEAN KI MOON (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Robinstown Stables Partnership Tara (H)
Cian M. Collins		  
17 MOSSY FEN HILL (IRE) (4yo GR G)
JUKEBOX JURY (IRE) / BACKAWAY (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA)		 11st 6lbs Mossy Fen Stables Partnership Island (F)
Eamonn M. Doyle		  
18 NOSNOWHERE (IRE) (4yo B G)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / ROZTOC (IRE) / DESERT KING (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Sean McElroy East Antrim (H)
S.R.B. Crawford		  
19 ROAD TO DESTINY (IRE) (4yo B G)
JET AWAY (GB) / ROAD TO DREAMS (IRE) / LEADING LIGHT (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Laura Scallan Killinick (H)
Mark J. Scallan		  
20 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		  
21 WAIT TIL YOU HEAR (IRE) (4yo B G)
OLD PERSIAN (GB) / BONNY BLACKDOE (IRE) / CLOSE CONFLICT (USA)		 11st 6lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Mary E. Doyle		  

Preview

Derek OConnor was successful in two of the five four-year-old maiden races run last weekend, and with his youngsters continuing to start the new term strongly, his newcomers are likely to be of particular interest here. The well-bred Whatareuthinkin would be attempting to emulate his half-brother Thatsdwayimthinkin, who won this race for JP McManus two years ago. Pat Doyle has twice won this race, including in 2018 with the subsequent Grade 1 winner Asterion Forlonge, and his two entries will also be worth considering.

FLYNN 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 MONTEVALLO (IRE) (5yo BR G)
MAXIOS (GB) / WEST BRIDGE (IRE) / YEATS (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
2 THE CAPTAIN'S WORD (IRE) (5yo BR G)
POET'S WORD (IRE) / SHALI SAN (FR) / SAINT DES SAINTS (FR)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
3 BARBAR ESKO (IRE) (5yo B G)
POET'S WORD (IRE) / FINGAL'S SISTER (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Benjamin Halsall Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
4 LARGY RIVER (IRE) (5yo BR G)
SHIROCCO (GER) / MOYGANNY LASS (IRE) / STOWAWAY (GB)		 11st 11lbs Largy Bloodstock East Antrim (H)
S.R.B. Crawford		  
5 LOUGHMOURNE (IRE) (5yo B G)
MAXIOS (GB) / CELESTIAL CHIMES (IRE) / MAHLER (GB)		 11st 11lbs S.R.B. Crawford East Antrim (H)
S.R.B. Crawford		  
6 COAKLEYS CROSS (GB) (5yo B G)
FRAMMASSONE (IRE) / MILLE ET UNE NUITS (FR) / ECOLOGIST (GB)		 11st 11lbs Virginia Considine Ward Union (S)
Virginia Considine		  
7 GENOMIX (IRE) (5yo B G)
MARCEL (IRE) / TARO TYWOD (IRE) / FOOTSTEPSINTHESAND (GB)		 11st 11lbs Thomas Stafford
Paul Stafford		  
8 JEU DE MAINE (FR) (5yo B G)
JEU ST ELOI (FR) / BRONNSA (FR) / KADALKO (FR)		 12st 2lbs R.A. Bartlett South Westmeath (H)
Peter J. Flood		  
9 KILL VANHOWE (FR) (5yo B G)
IVANHOWE (GER) / KILFENORA (FR) / GREAT JOURNEY (JPN)		 12st 2lbs Kieran Thomas Burke Meath (F)
A.J. Martin		  
10 LYRICAL PARK (IRE) (5yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / LYRICAL THEATRE (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Gearoid O'Loughlin Island (F)
Gearoid O'Loughlin		  
11 MYBLUESUEDESHOES (IRE) (5yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / BLUE BERLAIS (IRE) / SAINT DES SAINTS (FR)		 11st 11lbs Mrs T Hyde Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
12 RELUCTANTDEVELOPER (IRE) (5yo B G)
GETAWAY (GER) / MISS SASSIE (IRE) / YEATS (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Paul Nolan Bree (F)
Paul Nolan		  
13 REPLONGE (FR) (5yo B G)
SAINT DES SAINTS (FR) / DERCIA (FR) / RAVEN'S PASS (USA)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Donnchadh Doyle		  
14 ROYAL MAL (IRE) (5yo B G)
MALINAS (GER) / VALSUGANA (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Pearse Callaghan Meath (F)
Gillian Callaghan		  
15 SIXTRIPLEEIGHT (IRE) (5yo B BR G)
BLUE BRESIL (FR) / MISSPUBLICAN (IRE) / OVERBURY (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Liz Graham South County Dublin(H)
Gordon Elliott		  
16 SUB EDITOR (IRE) (5yo B G)
JET AWAY (GB) / RIGHTY RUE (IRE) / MOUNTAIN HIGH (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Anna Berry Killinick (H)
J.P. Berry		  
17 THAT'S IT PADDY (IRE) (5yo B G)
POET'S WORD (IRE) / HIDDEN HORIZONS (IRE) / WINGED LOVE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Alana Jane McGuinness Ward Union (S)
Ian Patrick Donoghue		  
18 VILLAGE COURT (IRE) (5yo B G)
AFFINISEA (IRE) / MTPOCKETS (IRE) / DEPLOY (GB)		 12st 2lbs Peter Buchanan Co.Down (S)
Peter Buchanan		  

Preview

There was a lot to like about the debut performance that Kill Vanhowe produced at Cragmore last month, as he was only narrowly denied, in a race where the front pair quickened nicely clear of their rivals in a steadily-run contest. Stuart Crawford has had five winners from his last 11 runners in this sphere, and with the stable in such strong form, Largy River could be entitled to step forward from his initial effort, whilst of the newcomers, Jeu De Maine, is well-related and was a E70,000 store.

IAN DONOGHUE RACING 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 BEAU'S CANDLE (IRE) (11yo B G)
WINGED LOVE (IRE) / BUBBLY LASS (IRE) / HUBBLY BUBBLY (USA)		 11st 11lbs Aine Denise Lane Fingal (H)
Adrian McGuinness		  
2 BEGGER (IRE) (6yo CH G)
WORKFORCE (GB) / EVENING MIST (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 11lbs Tom Keating Clonmel (H)
Tom Keating		  
3 DROMLEIGH (IRE) (10yo BR G)
OCOVANGO (GB) / MISS HILLY WAGER (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB)		 11st 11lbs Seamus Murnane Co.Limerick (F)
Seamus Murnane		  
4 ERIGMOOR (GB) (8yo CH G)
SCHIAPARELLI (GER) / MILLIEGAIT (GB) / TOBOUGG (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Shirley K. McCarthy Ballinagore (H)
David V. O'Brien		  
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 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		  
7 LAWFUL RULER (IRE) (7yo B G)
RULE OF LAW (USA) / NEVER BEEN WRONG (IRE) / ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR)		 11st 11lbs James Joseph Stafford Ward Union (S)
Abigail Stafford		  
8 MISTER FROSTIE (IRE) (7yo B G)
ARCTIC COSMOS (USA) / JENNYS JOY (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Desmond Graham North Down (F)
C.A. McBratney		  
9 SHARP AS GLASS (IRE) (6yo GR G)
ARCTIC COSMOS (USA) / BALLYMARTINTHEATRE (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Gillian Burke Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
10 TUMUCH (FR) (7yo B G)
BUCK'S BOUM (FR) / PISTOL GIRL (FR) / MAILLE PISTOL (FR)		 12st 2lbs Jamie Dwyer Ward Union (S)
Jamie Dwyer		  

Preview

Four lengths separated TUMUCH and Sharp As Glass when their paths crossed at Turtulla last month, and with the latter franking the form by easily winning in Bellharbour, the locally trained TUMUCH could prove to be the one to side with. Fortune Lad has finished second a pair of competitive heats in the autumn, and could be the biggest threat.

GAVIN CROMWELL RACING Open

Open Lightweight Race

For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old and upwards, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland. 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 JOURNEY WITH ME (IRE) (10yo 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		  
2 WINGED LEADER (IRE) (12yo B G)
WINGED LOVE (IRE) / CLASSICAL BEAUTY (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)		 11st 11lbs S.J. Hegarty & Jennifer O'Kane Route (H)
D.M. Christie		  
3 GOLD CUP BAILLY (FR) (10yo CH G)
TURGEON (USA) / VIDA SURE BAILLY (FR) / APSIS (GB)		 11st 11lbs S.R.B. Crawford East Antrim (H)
S.R.B. Crawford		  
4 NOW WHERE OR WHEN (IRE) (11yo CH G)
WHERE OR WHEN (IRE) / NOW ITS MY TURN (IRE) / GOLDMARK (USA)		 11st 11lbs The Moo Neigh Syndicate East Antrim (H)
S.R.B. Crawford		  
5 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		  
6 DORA D'OR (IRE) (7yo B M)
GOLDEN LARIAT (USA) / NIFFYRANN (FR) / SHEYRANN (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Jameina Scarisbrick Kildare (F)
Ross O'Sullivan		  
7 DYLAN OAK (IRE) (11yo CH G)
DYLAN THOMAS (IRE) / GOLDEN MISS (IRE) / GOLDEN TORNADO (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Frank Oakes Kildare (F)
Frank Oakes		  
8 EAGLE MOON (FR) (12yo B G)
SPANISH MOON (USA) / PERLA DES PRES (FR) / APRIL NIGHT (FR)		 11st 11lbs Gerard Rispin Tara (H)
Gerard Rispin		  
9 ER DANCER (FR) (12yo B G)
DRAGON DANCER (GB) / QUISIERA (FR) / PASSING SALE (FR)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Donnchadh Doyle		  
10 ITS ON THE LINE (IRE) (9yo BR G)
PRESENTING (GB) / TEN DOLLAR BILL (IRE) / ACCORDION (IRE)		 11st 11lbs J.P. McManus Carlow Farmers (F)
Emmet Mullins		  
11 LETS GO CHAMP (IRE) (11yo B G)
JEREMY (USA) / DARK MIMOSA (IRE) / BAHRI (USA)		 11st 11lbs John A. Duggan Bree (F)
Margaret Mullins		  
12 STUZZIKINI (IRE) (8yo B G)
CHAMPS ELYSEES (GB) / CORDIALLY (AUS) / GALILEO (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Stephanie Ocsko-Moore South Westmeath (H)
Stephanie Ocsko-Moore		  
13 THE GOFFER (IRE) (9yo B G)
YEATS (IRE) / BALLYLOUGH LADY (IRE) / MISTER LORD (USA)		 11st 11lbs Allan Snow Meath (F)
Gordon Elliott		  

Preview

ITS ON THE LINE had the measure of The Goffer at Down Royal at Christmas, and whilst he was beaten at Cragmore since then, the race was certainly not run to suit him, as it proved to be a tactical affair where just six fences were jumped. He can bounce back in this. The Goffer did recently run Vanillier close in the PP Hogan at Punchestown, whilst the record-breaking Winged Leader impressed with a 21-length success at Kirkistown last week. He was beaten in this race 12 months ago, but does have what would look to be an easier alternative in Nenagh.

GRAFTON HOTEL 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 DIFFERENT STORY (IRE) (5yo B M)
POET'S WORD (IRE) / BOLDILOCKS (GB) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Blackhall Stables Partnership Bree (F)
Paul Martin Pierce		  
2 LADY BAM (IRE) (5yo B M)
GETAWAY (GER) / CATWALK BABE (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Blackhall Stables Partnership Bree (F)
Paul Martin Pierce		  
3 BOOMBOX (IRE) (5yo B M)
JUKEBOX JURY (IRE) / SOEUR DEE (IRE) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB)		 11st 11lbs Sam Curling Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
4 FOUND A STAR (IRE) (5yo GR M)
BLUE BRESIL (FR) / LOST TWO STARS (IRE) / FOURSTARS ALLSTAR (USA)		 11st 11lbs Sarah Dempsey Ward Union (S)
J.P. Dempsey		  
5 HELLO BELOW (IRE) (5yo B M)
HARZAND (IRE) / SURTEE DU BERLAIS (IRE) / HIGH CHAPARRAL (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
6 LA HULOTTE (FR) (5yo B M)
MUHTATHIR (GB) / GREAT GIRL (FR) / GREAT PRETENDER (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Donnchadh Doyle		  
7 NELLIES LAST HOPE (IRE) (5yo B M)
FINSCEAL FIOR (IRE) / CORUS GIRL (IRE) / KAYF TARA (GB)		 11st 11lbs J.M. Fitzpatrick Ballinagore (H)
Brian Lawless		  
8 QUEEN LILY (IRE) (5yo BR M)
LAURO (GER) / AGOURA (IRE) / YEATS (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Knockbally Partnership United Hunt (F)
Alan Ahern		  
9 SHER DE GOLD (IRE) (6yo B M)
ORDER OF ST GEORGE (IRE) / WOODBURN (IRE) / WESTERNER (GB)		 11st 6lbs T.M. Hanley Ward Union (S)
Abigail Stafford		  
10 YESERAYE (IRE) (5yo B M)
IDAHO (IRE) / CALL HER SHAYNI (IRE) / ROBIN DES PRES (FR)		 11st 11lbs James F. Dunne Ward Union (S)
Ian Patrick Donoghue		  

Preview

QUEEN LILY finished placed on her debut at Boulta in November behind a horse that has since joined Nicky Henderson, and she certainly sets the standard for this. Found A Star and Boombox were both sent off as the favourites for their respective debuts, and may be capable of better, whilst La Hulotte was bought for E65,000 as a two-year-old.

THE UNDERWRITING EXCHANGE 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 AUGUSTUS JOHN (IRE) (6yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / BANBURY CROSS (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)		 11st 11lbs Fidelma Toole Ward Union (S)
Dermot McLoughlin		  
2 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		  
3 ILLAUNMORE RABBIT (IRE) (9yo B G)
LUCKY SPEED (IRE) / TRINKET TOO (GB) / EL CONQUISTADOR (GB)		 11st 11lbs Gemma Dewhurst Westmeath (F)
Gemma Dewhurst		  
4 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		  
5 MAJOR ANDY (IRE) (7yo B G)
SANDMASON (GB) / FLEMENSFIRE (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 11lbs Jamie Dwyer Ward Union (S)
Jamie Dwyer		  
6 PETERSHAM PLACE (IRE) (6yo B G)
CASAMENTO (IRE) / MISS BRANDYWELL (IRE) / SADLER'S WELLS (USA)		 12st 2lbs Nicki McCarthy Kildare (F)
Ian McCarthy		  
7 ROCK ON RICHIE (IRE) (6yo B G)
MAHLER (GB) / BORO BEE (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA)		 12st 2lbs Knockalough Syndicate Fingal (H)
Tom Dreaper		  
8 SUPREME WALK (GB) (6yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / SUPREME PRESENT (GB) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Tomas Frisby Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
9 THE REBEL FOX (IRE) (6yo B G)
IDAHO (IRE) / NADWELL (IRE) / GOLD WELL (GB)		 11st 11lbs Michael Fox
Ross O'Sullivan		  

Preview

Ross OSullivan landed this race in 2023 with the now very capable hunter chaser Ryehill, and he could add this years edition with THE REBEL FOX. The Idaho gelding took a step forward from his debut when finishing second at Carrigarostig, and with the horse that finished directly behind him coming out and winning recently, the form has been franked. Supreme Walk could make his belated return to action, having not been seen finishing fourth at Bartlemy in May, whilst Ian McCarthy has his string in good form, with seven winners from nice runners, which would mean his newcomer, Petersham Place, would have to be respected as a half-brother to the former Porterstown Chase victor Killer Miller.
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