BALLINABOOLA

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

The Wexford foxhounds was formed in 1810 at Slevoy castle.

Our point-to-point has been in different locations over the years including Wexford racecourse, Gowran Park and Lingstown before being moved to its current location at Moorefields in November 2011. We run two meetings a year, one in the autumn at Knockmullen House, with our spring fixture taking place in Ballinaboola on the first weekend in February.

Set in the heart of Co. Wexford the course is left handed with a circuit of one mile and three fences in the home straight providing many exciting close finishes.

It is a very fair track of two long straights with two gentle left-handed bends, there are five fences on each circuit which measures a mile a lap.

The track has produced many top class individuals including the likes of Envoi Allen who made a winning debut in the four-year-old maiden in 2018 before progressing to become a multiple Grade 1 winner. That 2018 renewal also saw Appreciate It finish third, and he has also gone on to become a multiple Grade 1 winner in his own right for Willie Mullins.

Ballinaboola Point-to-Point Races

Moorfields,
Ballinaboola,
New Ross,
Co.Wexford


Contact Details

Brigid O'Gorman - 0872447049
 

How To Get There

By Road

From New Ross– Take the N25 towards Wexford until you reach Ballinaboola. Turn left onto L8025 signposted for Old Ross at the Horse and Hound hotel. Follow the signs for the track from there.

From Enniscorthy - Take the N30 towards New Ross and continue until you reach Clonroche. Take the 1st left turn after the village and follow the signs for the track.

By Air

Our point-to-point is located two hours from Dublin airport.

Eircode

Y35 D968

Did You Know?

“Ballinaboola point-to-point was first held in its current location in 2011”.

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A Day At The Races

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Facilities

Our free parking is located in the centre of the course which allows racegoers to get up close to the action from the comfort of their car if the weather takes a turn for the worst.

We also provide a disability parking area with fence viewing on the home straight.

If the weather is wet we have temporary roadways laid out to help vehicles going in and out of the course.

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

Food

We have a hard working committee and many hunt supporters who volunteer their time to make delicious soups, sandwiches, cakes and buns in the catering tent located close to the parade ring.

We also have a fast food outlet that provides tasty burgers, rolls, sausages and chips.

If you would like something a little sweetener our sweet stall sells bars, confectionary and snacks.
 

Beverages

Race goers can purchase teas, coffees and soft drinks from our outside catering outlet.

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 and to bring waterproof footwear if the weather turns wet.

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 village of Ballinaboola on your way to the races.

Amenities

A day at Wexford hunt point-to-point races is an ideal day out for all the family set in the beautiful scenic area of Moorefields which is only a ten minutes’ drive from New Ross.

Racegoers can get close to the action in front of the winning post or at any of the three fences in the home straight. All five fences on the track can be seen from the centre of the course.

Our point-to-point is located forty minutes away from the busy harbour village of Rosslare which has many different ferries operating between England, Ireland and France making our point-to-point extremely accessible for visitors travelling to Ireland for a weekend.
 

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Entries

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GOFFS & RATHTURTIN STUD 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 AH BLUE BOSS (IRE) (4yo B G)
BLUE BRESIL (FR) / CHICA BUENA (IRE) / THEWAYYOUARE (USA)		 11st 11lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Mary E. Doyle		  
2 CAPTAIN'S ORDER (IRE) (4yo B G)
ORDER OF ST GEORGE (IRE) / COOLFREE (IRE) / WESTERNER (GB)		 11st 11lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Mary E. Doyle		  
3 MISTER BOUM (FR) (4yo B G)
BUCK'S BOUM (FR) / VAKINA (FR) / ARVICO (FR)		 11st 11lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Mary E. Doyle		  
4 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		  
5 MON AMI DAB (FR) (4yo GR G)
TUNIS (POL) / VETUE DE SOIE (FR) / MONTMARTRE (FR)		 11st 11lbs Jet Bloodstock Partnership Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
6 LEGENDARY STATUS (IRE) (4yo B G)
HARZAND (IRE) / OI OI (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Matchmaker Syndicate Island (F)
Robert James		  
7 PENNIES IN PARK (IRE) (4yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / PENNY JANE (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Matchmaker Syndicate Island (F)
Robert James		  
8 SILENT RECKONING (IRE) (4yo B G)
VADAMOS (FR) / SAINT OR SINNER (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 11st 11lbs Matchmaker Syndicate Island (F)
Robert James		  
9 FREETOBE (IRE) (4yo B G)
JUKEBOX JURY (IRE) / FOR SYL (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership Island (F)
Cormac Doyle		  
10 STORM BRESIE (GB) (4yo B G)
BLUE BRESIL (FR) / KILBARCHAN (GER) / JUKEBOX JURY (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership Island (F)
Cormac Doyle		  
11 BUSHMAN (IRE) (4yo BR G)
MAXIOS (GB) / CRACKING FORTUNE (IRE) / SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
12 CODE NAME CUBITT (IRE) (4yo CH G)
JET AWAY (GB) / BAMBOOTCHA (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Ballymaglassan Farm Partnership Ward Union (S)
Ian Patrick Donoghue		  
13 DAYS GO BY (FR) (4yo B G)
DOCTOR DINO (FR) / PEACE ALEXIA (FR) / ALEX THE WINNER (USA)		 11st 11lbs Sam Curling Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
14 DON'T HOLD BACK (IRE) (4yo CH G)
JET AWAY (GB) / INOUETTE (IRE) / HERON ISLAND (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Turbine Syndicate Killinick (H)
Garrett L. Murphy		  
15 FORTYSIXNCHANGE (IRE) (4yo B G)
KING OF CHANGE (GB) / TABLE FORTY SIX (IRE) / REFUSE TO BEND (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Robyn Codd Killinick (H)
W.J. Codd		  
16 GRAND SOUVERAIN (FR) (4yo B G)
CLOVIS DU BERLAIS (FR) / LA CHANCELIERE (FR) / SCALO (GB)		 11st 11lbs Margaret Bleahen Co.Clare (H)
Derek O'Connor		  
17 ILIKEIT (GB) (4yo B G)
POSTPONED (IRE) / EL DEGUELLO (GB) / SHIROCCO (GER)		 11st 11lbs Caitriona Goff Island (F)
Michael Goff		  
18 KILBUNNY CROSSBITE (IRE) (4yo BR M)
ORDER OF ST GEORGE (IRE) / PLAYHARA (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Delton Syndicate Waterford (F)
Richard J. O'Hara		  
19 MAX POTENTIAL (GB) (4yo B G)
MAXIOS (GB) / MY JOSEPHINE (GB) / LEADING LIGHT (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Abbie O'Connor Ballinagore (H)
Brian Lawless		  
20 MAXIMAN (IRE) (4yo B G)
MAXIOS (GB) / SALLY SPARROW (IRE) / SCORPION (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Jenny Walsh Killinick (H)
Benny Walsh		  
21 STRAIGHT OUT (GB) (4yo B G)
DARTMOUTH (GB) / CORMORANT COVE (GB) / FAIR MIX (IRE)		 11st 11lbs David V. O'Brien Ballinagore (H)
David V. O'Brien		  

Preview

Colin Bowe and Ellen Doyle have won two of the last three editions of this race, and both of those yards are well represented among the entries this time around. Despite being the first day of the new four-year-old maiden season, the field is not entirely made up of newcomers as Code Name Cubitt has the benefit of two previous runs. He contested a pair of Academy Hurdles for Gavin Cromwell in November and has since switched stables to join Ian Donoghue.

TATTERSALLS IRELAND WINTER SALE 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 L ETE INDIEN (FR) (5yo B G)
ELM PARK (GB) / PINK SHUTTLE (FR) / BIG SHUFFLE (USA)		 12st 2lbs Monbeg Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Donnchadh Doyle		  
2 MAX IMPACT (IRE) (5yo B G)
MAXIOS (GB) / HELLO KITTY (IRE) / HOUMAYOUN (FR)		 12st 2lbs Monbeg Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Donnchadh Doyle		  
3 BARBAR ESKO (IRE) (5yo B G)
POET'S WORD (IRE) / FINGAL'S SISTER (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Benjamin Halsall Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
4 POET'S LAUREATE (IRE) (5yo B G)
POET'S WORD (IRE) / GRANGECLARE GOLD (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
5 CANAL LOCK (IRE) (5yo B G)
POET'S WORD (IRE) / MYBLUEEYEDGIRL (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 12st 2lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Mary E. Doyle		  
6 COMMON SENSE (IRE) (5yo B G)
WORKFORCE (GB) / ALICIA'S CHARM (IRE) / EXECUTIVE PERK (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Deborah Halley Wexford (F)
Robert Tector		  
7 GOODLOOKAROUND (IRE) (5yo B G)
AFFINISEA (IRE) / FRENCH ELEGANCE (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 12st 2lbs Matchmaker Syndicate Island (F)
Robert James		  
8 GRANDE J (IRE) (5yo B G)
JET AWAY (GB) / TERRIFIED TYPIST (IRE) / GOLD WELL (GB)		 12st 2lbs Anna Stokes Tipperary (F)
N. Stokes		  
9 IM TOO BUSY (IRE) (5yo B G)
POET'S WORD (IRE) / CLOGHER VALLEY (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 12st 2lbs R.C.A. Latta Bree (F)
Andrew Latta		  
10 JACKSON COURT (IRE) (5yo B G)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / YEWTREE GIRL (IRE) / GAMUT (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Thomas C. Massey Kildare (F)
Ross O'Sullivan		  
11 JAZZ FANTASIA (IRE) (5yo B G)
POET'S WORD (IRE) / AASLEAGH LADY (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 12st 2lbs Sam Curling Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
12 MILLION DOLLAR MAN (IRE) (5yo B G)
MAXIOS (GB) / DANECOLE (IRE) / DANEHILL DANCER (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Joanne Corish Killinick (H)
Thomas Corish		  
13 RISEANDCALL (IRE) (5yo B G)
MAXIOS (GB) / COOLMARA OSCAR (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Monbeg Partnership Island (F)
Sean Thomas Doyle		  
14 SHERWOOD STAR (IRE) (5yo B G)
HILLSTAR (GB) / GWENADU (FR) / CADOUBEL (FR)		 12st 2lbs Martin Diarmuid O'Sullivan Ballinagore (H)
Martin Diarmuid O'Sullivan		  
15 SIMONSBERG (IRE) (5yo BR G)
TIRWANAKO (FR) / COOL BRAMBLE (IRE) / LE FOU (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Donal Patrick O'Gorman Wexford (F)
Susan O'Gorman		  
16 THEPOETINME (IRE) (5yo B G)
POET'S WORD (IRE) / ALEXANDER ROAD (IRE) / KALDOUNEVEES (FR)		 12st 2lbs Bridget Collins Killeagh (H)
M.P. Collins		  

Preview

SIMONSBERG would be a popular local winner if stepping forward to take this. The Tirwanako gelding finished behind the now three-time track winner Ballyfad at Fairyhouse on his debut and he then finished third at Ballindenisk in November on his return to action. Barbar Esko will have to bounce back from his non-completion at Ballycrystal in December, but he was only beaten seven lengths at Umma House on debut.

COOLBAWN GALLOPS & ROBERT TECTOR RACING 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
1 DEDUDEFROMHOUSTON (IRE) (5yo B M)
IDAHO (IRE) / KIMBERLEY POINT (GB) / SIXTIES ICON (GB)		 11st 11lbs Leo McArdle Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
2 GALATRONA (IRE) (5yo B M)
HARZAND (IRE) / FAIRY ON THE MOOR (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Benjamin Halsall Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
3 RISK DE CERISY (FR) (6yo B M)
NO RISK AT ALL (FR) / KAPGIRL DE CERISY (FR) / KAPGARDE (FR)		 11st 11lbs Grangeclare Stud Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
4 FINE THING (GB) (5yo B M)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / PRESENTEEA (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Gearoid Doyle Island (F)
Sean Thomas Doyle		  
5 FRENCH ADVENTURE (FR) (5yo B M)
KAPGARDE (FR) / ROUVRAIE (FR) / ANABAA (USA)		 11st 11lbs Caitriona Goff Island (F)
Michael Goff		  
6 MALINAS PARTY (IRE) (5yo B M)
MALINAS (GER) / PARTY BELLE (GB) / SILVER PATRIARCH (IRE)		 11st 11lbs James Gerard Murphy United Hunt (F)
Daniel G. Murphy		  
7 MIDNIGHT ORDER (IRE) (5yo B M)
ORDER OF ST GEORGE (IRE) / BAILE NUA (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Paul Cousins Killinick (H)
James Cousins		  
8 MILLY ANN (IRE) (5yo B M)
MILAN (GB) / ROLANNA (IRE) / STRATEGIC PRINCE (GB)		 11st 11lbs Martin Diarmuid O'Sullivan Ballinagore (H)
Martin Diarmuid O'Sullivan		  
9 MY PRECIOUS (IRE) (5yo B M)
AFFINISEA (IRE) / SUPREME MELODY (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)		 11st 11lbs David V. O'Brien Ballinagore (H)
David V. O'Brien		  
10 PROPHETESS DEBORAH (IRE) (6yo B M)
NOTNOWCATO (GB) / FOLLOW THE ICON (GB) / BLACK SAM BELLAMY (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Patrick McCarthy North Kilkenny (F)
William P. Murphy		  
11 SILENT TEMPTATION (IRE) (5yo B M)
ORDER OF ST GEORGE (IRE) / VBADGE TREAT (FR) / MY RISK (FR)		 11st 11lbs Sam Curling Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
12 THE DANCING BLUE (IRE) (5yo B M)
BLUE BRESIL (FR) / RUNNING IN HEELS (IRE) / SEPTEMBER STORM (GER)		 11st 11lbs John Redmond Killinick (H)
John Martin Walsh		  
13 VIENNA BLUE (IRE) (5yo B M)
BLUE BRESIL (FR) / FAIR EVIE (IRE) / FAME AND GLORY (GB)		 11st 11lbs Seamus Kennedy Tipperary (F)
Aidan Fitzgerald		  

Preview

Just a length separated GALATRONA and French Adventure when their paths crossed at Carrigarostig in January, and the former will be looking to confirm that form here now that she has her opening effort under her belt. Her stablemate Dedudefromhouston kept on well to take third at Ballycrystal on debut and is also open to further progress, whilst Fine Thing showed some progression on her return to action at Dromahane in November.

COONEY FURLONG 6yo Geldings Maiden

Maiden Race For 6-Y-O Geldings
 
For Certified Hunters aged 6 years old, Geldings only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland.
(Prize Money €1850: 1st €1295, 2nd €370, 3rd €185)

Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles 

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 BUSTER SPRINGS (IRE) (6yo B G)
SHOLOKHOV (IRE) / NATURAL SPRING (GB) / GENEROUS (IRE)		 12st 2lbs P.C.J.K. Day Partnership Killinick (H)
Benny Walsh		  
2 CLOUGHMOYLE JEWEL (IRE) (6yo B G)
DIAMOND BOY (FR) / SUSSEX SUNSET (GB) / MILAN (GB)		 12st 2lbs John T. Murray Laois (F)
Liam Cusack		  
3 FREDDIES MEDAL (IRE) (6yo CH G)
PORTAGE (IRE) / DIMOYA (IRE) / HALLING (USA)		 12st 2lbs Mrs B. Power Waterford (F)
Paul Power		  
4 FRONT DOOR FAMOUS (IRE) (6yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / THAT'S HERSELF (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 12st 2lbs Karen Sinnott Island (F)
Peter Sinnott		  
5 KILDARE D'IRLANDE (FR) (6yo CH G)
MASKED MARVEL (GB) / CEANORE (FR) / GOLDNEYEV (USA)		 12st 2lbs Peter Curling Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
6 PEARL OF GRANGE (IRE) (6yo CH G)
DOYEN (IRE) / FORGE MEADOW (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 12st 2lbs Joseph M. Doyle Carlow Farmers (F)
William P. Murphy		  
7 PETERSHAM PLACE (IRE) (6yo B G)
CASAMENTO (IRE) / MISS BRANDYWELL (IRE) / SADLER'S WELLS (USA)		 12st 2lbs Nicki McCarthy Kildare (F)
Ian McCarthy		  
8 SIMPLE SOLUTIONS (IRE) (6yo B G)
LAURO (GER) / SIMPLE SUMS (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 12st 2lbs Monbeg Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Donnchadh Doyle		  
9 SIR TOPHAM HATT (IRE) (6yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / TIZZY BLUE (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Matthew Flynn O'Connor Ballinagore (H)
Matthew Flynn O'Connor		  
10 SLEDGEHAMMER (IRE) (6yo B G)
AFFINISEA (IRE) / KEGSTER (IRE) / BACH (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Ballymaglassan Farm Partnership Kildare (F)
C.W.J. Farrell		  

Preview

The well-related SIR TOPHAM HATT is from the family of Lord Windermere and Sub Lieutenant, and the E70,000 store purchase was sent off as the favourite for his debut in Boulta in early December, and whilst he only finished fourth, he was beaten just five lengths in a race that has already produced three subsequent maiden winners. Kildare Dirlande went close at Quakerstown on his debut, and he followed that up by again finishing second in what was likely a stronger race at Boulta. He is the obvious danger ahead of the Dromahane runner-up Cloughmoyle Jewel.

CUMMINS STOVE INSTALLATION 7yo+Maiden (Nov Rdrs)

Maiden Race For 7-Y-O & Upwards Novice Riders 

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.
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.
(Prize Money €2000, Winner: €1400; Second: €400; Third: €200)

Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles 

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 COOLCULLEN (IRE) (8yo B G)
CAMELOT (GB) / TEOLANE (IRE) / TEOFILO (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Gillian Burke Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
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		  
3 CEBU CITY (IRE) (7yo CH G)
OCOVANGO (GB) / CARRIG RUA LADY (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Daryl Deacon Kildare (F)
S.G. Carey		  
4 COUNTOFCATO (IRE) (10yo B G)
NOTNOWCATO (GB) / EBONY COUNTESS (IRE) / PHARDANTE (FR)		 12st 2lbs P.P. Byrnes North Kerry (H)
Anthony David Bustin		  
5 MAISON DE BALZAC (IRE) (7yo GR G)
DOYEN (IRE) / SHANNON FALLS (FR) / TURGEON (USA)		 12st 2lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
6 OCCUPATIONAL FORCE (IRE) (7yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / ICONIC MYSTERY (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Colm Grant Galtee (H)
David M. O'Brien		  
7 RACHEL LOPEZ (IRE) (7yo B M)
YOUMZAIN (IRE) / PRAIRIE CALL (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Mary K. Murphy Laois (F)
Edward F. Power		  
8 TWO FOUR FIFTY (IRE) (7yo B G)
LIBERTARIAN (GB) / SHAMAIYLA (FR) / SENDAWAR (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Martin A. Corrigan Ballinagore (H)
Martin A. Corrigan		  

Preview

CEBU CITY has finished second in both starts this season since joining Sonny Carey, and after bumping into what was likely an above-average winner for the age group in Tinahely, he should get a deserved victory here. Coolcullen has a similar record having finished second in three consecutive starts this season, whilst Occupational Force would also enter the equation if bouncing back to form following his Tinahely effort last time. Prior to that he has finished placed in his three previous outings this season.

BALLYWALTER FARMS & OREILLY HYLAND REAL ESTATE Winners

Winners Race - Unlimited Point to Point Steeplechase Wins (of €2000)

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 other than Point to Point Steeplechases. 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 LORD DESART (IRE) (8yo CH G)
DOYEN (IRE) / TRUFFLE FAIRY (IRE) / INDIAN RIVER (FR)		 12st 2lbs Mrs T.P. Hyde Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
2 THE GREAT UNKNOWN (IRE) (7yo B M)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / QUEENS GESTURE (IRE) / GETAWAY (GER)		 11st 11lbs Adelia Greer Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
3 ERIGMOOR (GB) (8yo CH G)
SCHIAPARELLI (GER) / MILLIEGAIT (GB) / TOBOUGG (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Shirley K. McCarthy Ballinagore (H)
David V. O'Brien		  
4 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		  
5 GALE FORCE JET (GB) (7yo B G)
JET AWAY (GB) / GALE FORCE LUCEY (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Gearoid Doyle Island (F)
Sean Thomas Doyle		  
6 HEARTS AND SPADES (FR) (7yo BR G)
MAXIOS (GB) / HEART OF ICE (IRE) / MONTJEU (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Nicki McCarthy Kildare (F)
Ian McCarthy		  
7 NOT NOW RODNEY (IRE) (8yo B G)
NOTNOWCATO (GB) / BRAVE HOPE (IRE) / CITY HONOURS (USA)		 12st 2lbs Martin A. Corrigan Ballinagore (H)
Martin A. Corrigan		  
8 REVOLUT NED (IRE) (7yo B G)
DOYEN (IRE) / GORGEOUS KATE (IRE) / WESTERNER (GB)		 12st 2lbs William P. Murphy North Kilkenny (F)
William P. Murphy		  

Preview

THE GREAT UNKNOWN has already beaten the boys in open company, so she would look to set a strong standard in this and comes into this following back-to-back victories in her two runs this season. She has not run since November, whereas Hearts And Spades could be turned out just eight days after becoming the first horse this season to win four races, whilst Gale Force Jet put up his best performance to date when at Tinahely last month when recording the second of his two open wins this season.
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