BELLHARBOUR

Gates Open: 11:30
First Race: 13:00
Admission Prices: €10 and free for U16's
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Track Biography:

The first race meeting to take place at Bellharbour was in 1817, when the Burren races were held at the strand at Munnia, organised by Bindon Scott and Burton Bindon who also acted as stewards.

Nowadays the races in their current format take place on the first Sunday of February. The track is situated between the wild Atlantic and the majestic Burren and this makes the point-to-point in Bellharbour one of the most picturesque meetings in Ireland.

Bellharbour has proved to be an excellent source of young talent in recent years.
Dlauro, now with Joseph O’Brien won his maiden here two years ago and Gordon Elliott’s Ball D’Arc was a winner at Bellharbour in 2015 and has since gone on to perform at the highest level including 3rd in the Grade 1 Ryanair Novice Chase at Punchestown and winner of two Grade 3’s at Naas.
Winner of the Pertemps Network Final at the Cheltenham Festival in 2016, Mall Dini, also won at this meeting in 2015.
Other exciting young talent to come from this meeting include bumper winner and recent novice hurdle winner, Way Back Then and Burren Life, also trained by Gordon Elliott, a recent winner of a Novice Hurdle at Thurles and also placed in both Grade 2 and Grade 3 company over hurdles.

 

Belharbour Point-to-Point Races

Belharbour,

Co. Clare

H91 KH9D

Contact Details

Paul O'Neill - 087-9176243

How To Get There

By Road

Enter MUNNIA, CO CLARE into Sat Nav or Google Maps to get directions to the track

From Galway/Kinvara:
Follow the N18 towards Oranmore. Follow it through Clarinbridge and Kilcolgan. Once through Kilcolgan turn right onto the N67 towards Kinvara. Follow the N67 for 20 km through Kinvara and the racetrack will be on your right-hand side.

From Ballyvaughan:
Take the N67 out of the town towards Kinvara. Follow this road for 11 km and the racetrack will be on your left hand side.

From Dublin/Limerick/Shannon Airport/Ennis:
Take the M7 to Limerick. Continue on to the N18. Follow the M18. Take Exit 15 sign posted for Crusheen. At the roundabout take the second exit towards Crusheen. Once through Crusheen turn left towards Boston. Continue on this road for 24km. Come to a t junction and turn right and then turn immediately left on to the N67. The Point to Point will be on the right.

By Air:

Bellharbour Point to Point is conveniently situated within 45 minutes of Shannon Airport. Then follow the above directions to reach the track.
 

Eircode 

H91 KH9D

Did You Know?

“Belharbour point-to-point is located on the edge of the Burren with the track running beside an inlet of the Atlantic ocean”.

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A Day At The Races

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Facilities

We have a number of excellent facilities at the track. We are lucky to have an abundance of car parking space and parking is free to those attending the point to point.

The car park attendants will direct disabled patrons to a designated area in the car park. There will also be a dedicated section of the spectators’ area for disabled patrons.

There will have an indoor seated pavilion and a wide variety of stalls including locally produced food and there will also be live racing from Leopardstown Dublin Racing Festival.

There will be portaloos spread throughout the venue as well as a dedicated unit for disabled patrons and changing facilities for babies & toddlers. There will also be a portaloo suitable for disabled access.

The Betting Ring is conveniently located in close proximately to the parade ring and track, throw an eye over the runners before deciding where to place your hard earned cash !

Food

There will be food stalls and an indoor seating pavilion which will allow all race goers to enjoy the day in comfort.

We will have a number of food outlets located at the track for the day which will serve a wide range of hot and cold foods and snacks for our patrons to enjoy. Savoury options include chips, burgers and sausages. There will be a confectionary stand selling a range of sweets, chocolates and crisps.

Alternatively, why not come along early and enjoy a picnic before the action gets under way or take a break midway through the day to refuel from the boot of your car. Our extensive car park is the perfect location to relish the scenic beauty of the location and atmosphere of the races, whilst entertaining friends and family.
 

Beverages

We will have a gourmet Barista serving the highest quality speciality teas and coffees throughout the day.

Some of our dedicated volunteers will also be on hand in the indoor seating pavilion to supply patrons with a range of beverages for purchase.
 

faqs

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

There is no standard dress code for point to points but we would advise anyone attending the races to dress warmly and to be prepared for everything that the Irish weather can throw at them. It is advisable to have appropriate footwear and outer wear for wet conditions. There is no harm is being stylish at the same time!

Dogs are encouraged to attend the point to point especially as there is a dog show which takes place on the day. It is important to note that ALL dogs attending the Point to Point are requested to be kept on a lead at ALL times. The Dog Show has an entry fee of ?3 per class and prizes and rosettes for the winners.

We welcome picnics but we also offer a number of on-course catering options for those who would rather not bring their own food. We ask that those who decide to picnic remember to collect all of their rubbish after them especially as the Burren is a designated area of natural beauty and it is important to maintain that.

There are a number of free activities available on course during the Point to Point to entertain the younger members of the family which include: Bouncy castle Inflatable Obstacle Course Face Painting Dog Show Football Skills Zone Pony Rides

There is no ATM on course and we would advise anyone planning to attend to stop in one of the main towns en route to the racetrack.

Amenities

As this meeting is a very important part of the local community, extra effort has been made by the committee to enhance the enjoyment of the occasion for all the family. The day promises to be a wonderful day of racing and entertainment for everyone.

There will be many wonderful free attractions such as pony rides, face painting and bouncy castles. Other free attractions that will appeal to the rest of the family are the dog show and a hunt invitational legends race taking place after racing. There will also be food stalls and an indoor seating pavilion which will allow all members of the family to enjoy the day in comfort. The Dog Show will have an entry fee of €3 per dog per class and there will be rosettes and trophies for the prize winners.

This year the last race of the day at Bellharbour Point to Point will be a special flat race with a legendary line-up of racing stars showing their support for Pat Smullen and Cancer Trials Ireland. Paul Carberry, Mikey Winters, Jason Titley, Willy Twiston-Davies and Adrian Maguire are just some of the big racing names who have thrown their hats in the parade ring, to take to the track for 'The Pat Smullen Legends Race for Cancer Trials Ireland'. The legends race has been inspired by Pat Smullen, nine-time Irish Champion Jockey, who was forced into retirement after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and is currently undergoing treatment and all funds raised will be donated to Cancer Trials Ireland.

The Line-Up of Racing Legends taking part at Bellharbour Point to Point includes the following riders to date: Paul Carberry, Graham Bradley, Adrian Maguire, Jason Titley, Willy Twiston Davies, Ryan Hatch, Mikey Winters, Brian Hassett, Ken Whelan, Tom Costelloe, Bryan Murphy, Tom Keating, John Staunton, Brian McMahon, Pauric O’Connor, Norman Lee, Paul Hourigan, Trevor Horgan and Clive Earley
 

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Entries

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THE COSTELLO FAMILY 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
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 CARRIGSLANEY ROCK (IRE) (4yo CH G)
KAP ROCK (FR) / CARRIGSLANEYCAILIN (IRE) / CASAMENTO (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Caitriona Goff Island (F)
Michael Goff		  
4 ILIKEIT (GB) (4yo B G)
POSTPONED (IRE) / EL DEGUELLO (GB) / SHIROCCO (GER)		 11st 11lbs Caitriona Goff Island (F)
Michael Goff		  
5 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		  
6 MON AMI DAB (FR) (4yo GR G)
TUNIS (POL) / VETUE DE SOIE (FR) / MONTMARTRE (FR)		 11st 11lbs Jet Bloodstock Partnership Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
7 LEGENDARY STATUS (IRE) (4yo B G)
HARZAND (IRE) / OI OI (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Matchmaker Syndicate Island (F)
Robert James		  
8 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		  
9 SILENT RECKONING (IRE) (4yo B G)
VADAMOS (FR) / SAINT OR SINNER (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 11st 11lbs Matchmaker Syndicate Island (F)
Robert James		  
10 IRISHCOFFEE HAS (FR) (4yo B G)
NO RISK AT ALL (FR) / IRNOVA HAS (FR) / TURGEON (USA)		 11st 11lbs J.P. McManus Co.Clare (H)
Derek O'Connor		  
11 KEEPTHEFLAGFLYING (IRE) (4yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / SILVERPOCKETS (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 11st 11lbs J.P. McManus Co.Clare (H)
Derek O'Connor		  
12 WHATAREUTHINKIN (IRE) (4yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / SWAY (FR) / CALIFET (FR)		 11st 11lbs J.P. McManus Co.Clare (H)
Derek O'Connor		  
13 YOUCANCOUNTONME (IRE) (4yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / MAGICAL MISS (IRE) / BEAT HOLLOW (GB)		 11st 11lbs J.P. McManus Co.Clare (H)
Derek O'Connor		  
14 BUSHMAN (IRE) (4yo BR G)
MAXIOS (GB) / CRACKING FORTUNE (IRE) / SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
15 EASTER SNOW (IRE) (4yo B M)
MAXIOS (GB) / ABIGAIL LYNCH (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Niall Earls & Ronan Boyle Co.Clare (H)
Derek O'Connor		  
16 BALLYCRYSTAL BOY (IRE) (4yo B G)
CRYSTAL OCEAN (GB) / FLORAFERN (GB) / ALFLORA (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Abbie O'Connor Ballinagore (H)
Brian Lawless		  
17 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		  
18 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		  
19 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		  
20 MAXIMAN (IRE) (4yo B G)
MAXIOS (GB) / SALLY SPARROW (IRE) / SCORPION (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Jenny Walsh Killinick (H)
Benny Walsh		  
21 SOLEIL D'AURE (FR) (4yo B G)
ELM PARK (GB) / TEMPO ROYALE (FR) / BORIS DE DEAUVILLE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Mary Doyle Golden Vale (F)
P.M.J. Doyle		  
22 STORM BRESIE (GB) (4yo B G)
BLUE BRESIL (FR) / KILBARCHAN (GER) / JUKEBOX JURY (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership Island (F)
Cormac Doyle		  

Preview

Derek OConnor could prove to be the handler to follow in this, as he has won the last two editions of this race with the subsequent track winners Thats Nice and Bud Fox. He is likely to be well represented this year with five entries, and whichever of the quintet he elects to run is sure to be followed closely. Of the others, 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 CHELTENHAM FEBRUARY SALE & BRADLEYS BAR 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 CUNNAMORE PIER (IRE) (5yo GR G)
KINGSTON HILL (GB) / MILANESE QUEEN (GB) / MILAN (GB)		 12st 2lbs Roisin Hickey Tipperary (F)
Roisin Hickey		  
2 ROSSBRIN (IRE) (5yo B G)
ORDER OF ST GEORGE (IRE) / PASSMORE (GB) / PASSING GLANCE (GB)		 12st 2lbs Roisin Hickey Tipperary (F)
Roisin Hickey		  
3 L ETE INDIEN (FR) (5yo B G)
ELM PARK (GB) / PINK SHUTTLE (FR) / BIG SHUFFLE (USA)		 12st 2lbs Monbeg Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Donnchadh Doyle		  
4 MAX IMPACT (IRE) (5yo B G)
MAXIOS (GB) / HELLO KITTY (IRE) / HOUMAYOUN (FR)		 12st 2lbs Monbeg Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Donnchadh Doyle		  
5 CHAGGA PASSION (FR) (5yo B G)
BANDE (IRE) / DOUCEUR DU LARGE (FR) / CENTENNIAL (IRE)		 12st 2lbs J. Staunton Co.Clare (H)
J. Staunton		  
6 LUXOR LOVE (FR) (5yo B G)
WALZERTAKT (GER) / OT LOVE (FR) / LAVERON (GB)		 12st 2lbs J. Staunton Co.Clare (H)
J. Staunton		  
7 BARBAR ESKO (IRE) (5yo B G)
POET'S WORD (IRE) / FINGAL'S SISTER (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Benjamin Halsall Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
8 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		  
9 ANAM GEAL (IRE) (5yo B G)
MALINAS (GER) / GREEK SPIRIT (IRE) / INVINCIBLE SPIRIT (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Miss Sarah Hogan Co.Clare (H)
Norman Lee		  
10 CANAL LOCK (IRE) (5yo B G)
POET'S WORD (IRE) / MYBLUEEYEDGIRL (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 12st 2lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Mary E. Doyle		  
11 CLAIS MHOR CAPRI (IRE) (5yo B G)
CAPRI (IRE) / MISS EYECATCHER (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Alan Curran West Waterford (F)
Patrick J. Kiely		  
12 GOODLOOKAROUND (IRE) (5yo B G)
AFFINISEA (IRE) / FRENCH ELEGANCE (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 12st 2lbs Matchmaker Syndicate Island (F)
Robert James		  
13 JACKSON COURT (IRE) (5yo B G)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / YEWTREE GIRL (IRE) / GAMUT (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Thomas C. Massey Kildare (F)
Ross O'Sullivan		  
14 JAZZ FANTASIA (IRE) (5yo B G)
POET'S WORD (IRE) / AASLEAGH LADY (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 12st 2lbs Sam Curling Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
15 JORGENSON (IRE) (5yo BR G)
JET AWAY (GB) / KYGO (IRE) / SCORPION (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Three Dudes Syndicate Co.Clare (H)
Paurick O'Connor		  
16 KISS ROSE (FR) (5yo B G)
TEAM FLIGHT (FR) / ROSE WELLS (FR) / BALLINGARRY (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Nicki McCarthy Kildare (F)
Ian McCarthy		  
17 LYRICAL PARK (IRE) (5yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / LYRICAL THEATRE (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Gearoid O'Loughlin Island (F)
Gearoid O'Loughlin		  
18 MISTER JOLIE (IRE) (5yo B G)
SHIROCCO (GER) / MADAM JOLIE (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Catherine Cashman Coolnakilla (H)
P. Cashman		  
19 OL PARSON (IRE) (5yo B G)
OL' MAN RIVER (IRE) / LONG LONG TIME (IRE) / DR MASSINI (IRE)		 12st 2lbs James Gerard Casey Suir Vale (H)
Maike Magnussen		  
20 SIMONSBERG (IRE) (5yo BR G)
TIRWANAKO (FR) / COOL BRAMBLE (IRE) / LE FOU (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Donal Patrick O'Gorman Wexford (F)
Susan O'Gorman		  
21 THEPOETINME (IRE) (5yo B G)
POET'S WORD (IRE) / ALEXANDER ROAD (IRE) / KALDOUNEVEES (FR)		 12st 2lbs Bridget Collins Killeagh (H)
M.P. Collins		  
22 TRIBAL THUNDER (GB) (5yo CH G)
GENTLEWAVE (IRE) / MADAME BLEUE (GB) / SIR HARRY LEWIS (USA)		 12st 2lbs Damian Murray & Dominic Murphy Co.Clare (H)
Brian Hassett		  
23 UNCLE PAD (IRE) (5yo B G)
VADAMOS (FR) / KNOCK DOWN (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Terence O'Brien United Hunt (F)
Terence O'Brien		  

Preview

CHAGGA PASSION has not been seen since he finished second at Ballingarry on the final day of last season, however the form has recently received a boost with the race winner, I Walked The Line, winning a Hunter Chase in Clonmel for Willie Mullins. Simonsberg 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, whilst Barbar Esko will have to bounce back from his non-completion at Ballycrystal in December, but was only beaten seven lengths at Umma House on debut.

GAIN EQUINE NUTRITION & GOFFS 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 MUSIC OF LIFE (IRE) (6yo B M)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / EIREANN ROSE (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 11lbs Sam Curling Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
2 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		  
3 DEDUDEFROMHOUSTON (IRE) (5yo B M)
IDAHO (IRE) / KIMBERLEY POINT (GB) / SIXTIES ICON (GB)		 11st 11lbs Leo McArdle Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
4 GALATRONA (IRE) (5yo B M)
HARZAND (IRE) / FAIRY ON THE MOOR (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Benjamin Halsall Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
5 FOR BEATRICE (IRE) (5yo B M)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / VAST CONSUMPTION (IRE) / RUDIMENTARY (USA)		 11st 11lbs Norman Lee Co.Clare (H)
Norman Lee		  
6 MIND THE STEPS (IRE) (5yo BR M)
MAXIOS (GB) / SIGNATURE (FR) / ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR)		 11st 11lbs Thomas O'Donnell Co.Clare (H)
Norman Lee		  
7 ALLSWELTHATENDSWEL (IRE) (7yo B M)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / WIIPHANIA (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 11lbs Anne Reilly North Galway (F)
Charles Reilly		  
8 BORN BELIEVING (IRE) (5yo B M)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / BORN NOBLE (IRE) / DUSHYANTOR (USA)		 11st 11lbs Paul O'Sullivan Fingal (H)
Claire O'Connell		  
9 LADY VIENNA (IRE) (5yo B M)
MAXIOS (GB) / LISSARD LADY (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Irene T. Walsh Duhallow (F)
Turlough O'Connor		  
10 MY MARY ELLEN (IRE) (5yo BL M)
CALIFET (FR) / MY LITTLE CRACKER (IRE) / SCORPION (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Thomas Anthony Geoghegan Westmeath (H)
Adrian Murray		  
11 NOTSOMETHINGELSE (IRE) (8yo B M)
JET AWAY (GB) / AD ASTRA (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 11st 11lbs Michael G. Ronayne Westmeath (F)
Michael G. Ronayne		  
12 POLIATH (FR) (5yo B M)
GOLIATH DU BERLAIS (FR) / PETITE FANTASIE (GB) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 11lbs Claire Frances MacMahon Co.Clare (H)
Paurick O'Connor		  
13 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		  
14 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

Sam Curling has been faring well with his track recruits this season, and MUSIC OF LIFE could be another horse to fit that bill. She was placed three times over hurdles for Denis Hogan, including at Limerick in November. Of those with point form, Galatrona finished an encouraging second at Carrigarostig on her debut at fortnight ago, whilst her stablemate was also placed when having her competitive debut at Ballycrystal.

MONKS BALLYVAUGHAN SEAFOOD RESTAURANT & BAR 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 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		  
2 WONDERWALL (IRE) (10yo B G)
YEATS (IRE) / ROCK ME GENTLY (GB) / SULAMANI (IRE)		 12st 2lbs J. O'Leary Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
3 ASIAN MASTER (IRE) (9yo B G)
SHIROCCO (GER) / WAKARE (IRE) / YEATS (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Mrs Marie Costello Co.Clare (H)
Anthony G. Costello		  
4 BATTLE OF BENBURB (IRE) (9yo B G)
WAR COMMAND (USA) / MAGHZAA (IRE) / AQLAAM (GB)		 12st 2lbs Patrick M. Verling Coolnakilla (H)
Patrick M. Verling		  
5 BLOOMHILL (IRE) (9yo B G)
GAMUT (IRE) / DOONBEG (IRE) / ALDERBROOK (GB)		 12st 2lbs Ann Derwin Westmeath (F)
Thomas Cleary		  
6 CLEAR THE CLOUDS (IRE) (8yo B G)
VENDANGEUR (IRE) / SLEEPING DIVA (FR) / SLEEPING CAR (FR)		 12st 2lbs O'Neill & Lacey Equine Ltd Wexford (F)
Susan O'Gorman		  
7 FAKIR D'OUDAIRIES (FR) (11yo B G)
KAPGARDE (FR) / NIAGARIA DU BOIS (FR) / GRAND TRESOR (FR)		 12st 2lbs J.P. McManus Co.Limerick (F)
Enda Bolger		  
8 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		  
9 MAGIC SADLER (GB) (8yo B G)
CLOVIS DU BERLAIS (FR) / MISS SOPHIEROSE (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 12st 2lbs Patrick G. Brogan Golden Vale (F)
P.M.J. Doyle		  
10 MAGIC TRICKS (FR) (10yo B G)
DAVIDOFF (GER) / CADOUBELLE DES AS (FR) / CADOUDAL (FR)		 12st 2lbs Three Dudes Syndicate Co.Clare (H)
Paurick O'Connor		  
11 TULLYBEG (IRE) (11yo CH G)
SHOLOKHOV (IRE) / VERNEY ROE (IRE) / VINNIE ROE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Sean Moran Meath (F)
Brian M. McMahon		  

Preview

WONDERWALL could have his final preparation for the defence of his Cheltenham Foxhunters crown. The ten-year-old is unbeaten in four starts since joining Sam Curling, including in his return to action at Dromahane in November, but he could face a decent test here with Asian Master a notable addition to his division. Fourth in the 2024 Supreme Novices Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival, he was last seen running in a Grade 3 Novice Chase at Cork in November, and has to be respected, whilst Magic Sadler won three consecutive opens during the autumn term.

CLARE ROAD TYRES Winner Of One

Winners Of One

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 one Point to Point Steeplechase 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 BEG TO DIFFER (IRE) (7yo BR G)
MAHLER (GB) / SISTER TRIX (IRE) / BROKEN HEARTED (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Sam Curling Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
2 DEPALMA (IRE) (7yo BR G)
OCOVANGO (GB) / WIND AND REIGN (IRE) / SCORPION (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Sam Curling Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
3 SHARP AS GLASS (IRE) (6yo GR G)
ARCTIC COSMOS (USA) / BALLYMARTINTHEATRE (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Gillian Burke Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
4 AISLING'S COURT (IRE) (7yo CH M)
DOYEN (IRE) / MARBLE MEMORY (IRE) / FRUITS OF LOVE (USA)		 11st 11lbs Gerard Nihill Co.Clare (H)
Niall Kelleher		  
5 JOHNNY K (IRE) (7yo B G)
SNOW SKY (GB) / RATHBAWN ROSE (IRE) / KAYF TARA (GB)		 12st 2lbs The O'Toole Family Partnership Carlow Farmers (F)
William P. Murphy		  
6 NOW YOU SEE ME (IRE) (6yo B M)
IRISH WELLS (FR) / DISAPPEARING ACT (IRE) / GETAWAY (GER)		 11st 11lbs Carol O'Connor Co.Clare (H)
Derek O'Connor		  
7 VODKA SPLASH (GB) (7yo B G)
CLOVIS DU BERLAIS (FR) / WOOD GROVE (GB) / MALINAS (GER)		 12st 2lbs C E Moore West Waterford (F)
Garry Aherne		  
8 WINNING PADDY (IRE) (8yo BR G)
OCOVANGO (GB) / WINNING INDIAN (IRE) / INDIAN DANEHILL (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Adam Patrick Lord Tara (H)
Adam Patrick Lord		  

Preview

SHARP AS GLASS would look to be the pick of the Sam Curling trio in this as the Turtulla maiden winner lost little in defeat when returning to that same Tipperary venue three weeks ago, and it would be no surprise to see him go one place better here. Stablemate Depalma won his maiden at Quakerstown, whilst Vodka Splash was an easy winner at Ballindenisk and has to be respected.

LINNANES LOBSTER BAR, CONOLES BAR & GORT MART 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 COOLCULLEN (IRE) (8yo B G)
CAMELOT (GB) / TEOLANE (IRE) / TEOFILO (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Gillian Burke Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
2 KILDARE D'IRLANDE (FR) (6yo CH G)
MASKED MARVEL (GB) / CEANORE (FR) / GOLDNEYEV (USA)		 12st 2lbs Peter Curling Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
3 COOLE VISION (IRE) (9yo B G)
ARCTIC COSMOS (USA) / LADY UPMANSHIP (IRE) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB)		 12st 2lbs Norman Lee Co.Clare (H)
Norman Lee		  
4 EDDIEROCKET (IRE) (8yo CH G)
SANS FRONTIERES (IRE) / COOL ARTICLE (IRE) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB)		 12st 2lbs Edward Naughton Co.Clare (H)
Norman Lee		  
5 AN BHOIREANN (IRE) (6yo B G)
DIAMOND BOY (FR) / MOUNT CORKISH GIRL (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 12st 2lbs Anne McMahon Co.Clare (H)
Brian M. McMahon		  
6 SCREEN DOOR SLAMS (FR) (6yo B G)
NOM DE D'LA (FR) / ORO JULIA (FR) / ANABAA (USA)		 12st 2lbs Daniel Kelly Island (F)
Brian M. McMahon		  
7 A MERRY WALK (IRE) (6yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / MERRY HEART (IRE) / BROKEN HEARTED (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Brett Merry Co.Clare (H)
Brian Hassett		  
8 BETTERYOUTHANME (IRE) (6yo BR G)
BERKSHIRE (IRE) / VALVERDESGIRL (IRE) / QUWS (GB)		 12st 2lbs Robert Clancy Co.Clare (H)
Robert Clancy		  
9 CHARLES THE BOLD (IRE) (6yo B G)
MAHLER (GB) / FU'S LEGEND (IRE) / PISTOLET BLEU (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Yvonne Cleary Co.Clare (H)
J. Staunton		  
10 CLOUGHMOYLE JEWEL (IRE) (6yo B G)
DIAMOND BOY (FR) / SUSSEX SUNSET (GB) / MILAN (GB)		 12st 2lbs John T. Murray Laois (F)
Liam Cusack		  
11 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		  
12 INYOUREYES (IRE) (7yo B G)
DANSANT (GB) / DOMESTIC DISPUTE (IRE) / SHERNAZAR (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Jennifer M. Lee Co.Limerick (F)
Jennifer M. Lee		  
13 MASTER EDWARD (IRE) (6yo B G)
LUCKY SPEED (IRE) / BERNIE'STHEBOSS (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Mrs Paul Murtagh Westmeath (H)
Adrian Murray		  
14 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		  
15 PETERSHAM PLACE (IRE) (6yo B G)
CASAMENTO (IRE) / MISS BRANDYWELL (IRE) / SADLER'S WELLS (USA)		 12st 2lbs Nicki McCarthy Kildare (F)
Ian McCarthy		  
16 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		  
17 SLEDGEHAMMER (IRE) (6yo B G)
AFFINISEA (IRE) / KEGSTER (IRE) / BACH (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Ballymaglassan Farm Partnership Kildare (F)
C.W.J. Farrell		  
18 SUSPECT GETAWAY (IRE) (6yo CH G)
GETAWAY (GER) / DANIELLE'S JOURNEY (GB) / PRESENTING (GB)		 12st 2lbs Virginia Considine Ward Union (S)
Virginia Considine		  
19 UNTAPPED POTENTIAL (IRE) (6yo B G)
CONDUIT (IRE) / DEGENEROUS (IRE) / GENEROUS (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Inge R.L. D'haese East Antrim (H)
S.R.B. Crawford		  

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.
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