PORTRUSH

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

The Route hunt have held point-to-point meetings at a number of venues since the 1930’s, before returning to their traditional picturesque venue of Portrush in 2016.

Previous track winners to have won at Portrush include one of the most talked about national hunt horses in training at the moment, Finian’s Oscar who won his four-year-old maiden at Portrush in October 2016 before selling for £250,000 at the Cheltenham sale the following month.

The charming Portrush is a holiday destination for many people, boosting the Famous Barry's amusements. Near the Giants Causeway, Dunluce Castle and Bushmills Distillery to name a few places of interest. The seaside town of Portrush is the ideal venue for an event of this nature as there is plenty of accommodation, so why not spend the weekend in the North of Ireland while taking in the point-to-point racing. 


 

Portrush Point-to-Point Races

Loguestown Road,
Portrush,
Co.Derry
BT56 8PD 
 

Contact Details

Hazel Kelly - 00447759563183

How To Get There

By Road

From Coleraine - on the A29 Ring Road towards Portrush at the last roundabout on the ring road take the last exit for Portrush, 200 yards on the left is the Loguestown road. The track is located approx. 1.5 miles on the Loguestown Road at the junction of the Roselick Road.
The postcode is BT56 8PD.

By Air

Portrush point-to-point is located an hour from Belfast International airport and 45 minutes form the city of Derry airport.

Postcode

BT56 8PD

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A Day At The Races

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Facilities

Our car parking area is situated beside to the track which offers race goers the chance to get close to the action without having to leave their car. This also provides an ideal spot to enjoy a picnic while you enjoy the racing. Picnic benches can also be found around the parade ring and catering areas.

Disabled facilities are provided at the track which gives spectators a perfect viewing point of the action.

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

Food

Our outside food caterers are located beside the parade ring and bookies which means you don’t have to venture too far from the action to purchase some snacks. You can choose from an array of hot food options such as burgers and chips to sausages and chicken goujons.

Our hard working committee members also supply a delicious selection of homemade cakes, buns and sandwiches which are for sale in the food tent beside the parade ring.

If you would like a treat for the day we also have an ice-cream van in attendance.

Beverages

Race goers can purchase teas and coffees from our special coffee cart that sells a variety of popular coffee options.

Soft drinks and juices can be purchased from our outside catering outlet.

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

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 if you don't fancy packing a picnic for the day.

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 at an ATM on your way to the races.

Amenities

Portrush point-to-point is the perfect day out for the family in Northern Ireland countryside and as an added bonus for parents all children U16 have free admission.

Our point-to-point is located only a few miles from many famous landmarks which include the Giants Causeway, Dunluce castle, Bushmills distillery and Barry’s amusement park which is the largest of its kind in Northern Ireland.

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DENNISON COMMERCIALS LTD 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 HARPER BROWN (IRE) (4yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / LILY OF LEYSBOURNE (GB) / SHIROCCO (GER)		 11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison Mid-Antrim (H)
Caroline McCaldin		  
2 MULLANS CORNER (IRE) (4yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / FOR A WHILE (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison Mid-Antrim (H)
Caroline McCaldin		  
3 BLUE SEAN (FR) (4yo B G)
BRAVE MANSONNIEN (FR) / PERLE NOIRE SOMOZA (FR) / DISCOVER D'AUTEUIL (FR)		 11st 11lbs P.J. McBurney Mid-Antrim (H)
Gerald Quinn		  
4 SHOES OFF (FR) (4yo GR G)
KAPGARDE (FR) / SHOELESS (FR) / LE HAVRE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs P.J. McBurney Mid-Antrim (H)
Gerald Quinn		  
5 HOLISTIC WARRIOR (IRE) (4yo B G)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / GLORY O (IRE) / FAME AND GLORY (GB)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
6 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		  
7 WHAT WAS I THINKIN (GB) (4yo B G)
ORDER OF ST GEORGE (IRE) / MISS MASH (GB) / MULTIPLEX (GB)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
8 BRAND NEW MAN (IRE) (4yo B G)
KAMSIN (GER) / GOING FOR HOME (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Sam Curling Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
9 CASINO CHIP (GB) (4yo CH G)
NATHANIEL (IRE) / LIMINI (IRE) / PEINTRE CELEBRE (USA)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership Island (F)
Cormac Doyle		  
10 LOUILOOD (FR) (4yo B G)
BATHYRHON (GER) / ELOOD (FR) / CROSSHARBOUR (GB)		 11st 11lbs Turbine Syndicate Killinick (H)
Garrett L. Murphy		  
11 NEWBLISS (IRE) (4yo B G)
POET'S WORD (IRE) / LIKETHISLIKETHAT (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Jet Bloodstock Partnership East Antrim (H)
William Ross Crawford		  
12 WHITE PARK BAY (IRE) (4yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / CHINA REEL (IRE) / SHANTOU (USA)		 11st 11lbs Warren Ewing East Antrim (H)
Warren Ewing		  

Preview

The winner of the Grade 1 Champion Bumper at the Cheltenham Festival came from this race 12 months with The Mourne Rambler, so there is sure to be plenty of attention on this latest renewal. Gary Murphy won the race 12 months ago with a newcomer, and he will attempt to repeat the feat with Louilood. SUNSET CAROUSEL and Harper Brown have the experience in the book, whilst Ger Quinn was the yard to follow last weekend, which has to bring his Shoes Off onto the shortlist.

SPECIALIST GROUP 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 DOWNPATRICK HILL (IRE) (5yo B G)
CRYSTAL OCEAN (GB) / LACKANEEN LEADER (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 12st 2lbs W.W. Dennison Mid-Antrim (H)
Caroline McCaldin		  
2 LEWIS DE FROM (FR) (5yo B G)
CASTLE DU BERLAIS (FR) / BASTA DE FROM (FR) / LE BALAFRE (FR)		 12st 2lbs W.W. Dennison Mid-Antrim (H)
Caroline McCaldin		  
3 SALVADORHILL (IRE) (5yo B G)
EL SALVADOR (IRE) / GETKA (IRE) / GETAWAY (GER)		 12st 2lbs W.W. Dennison Mid-Antrim (H)
Caroline McCaldin		  
4 ARTHUR'S WELL (IRE) (5yo B G)
YOUMZAIN (IRE) / LADY MCBRIDE (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 12st 2lbs Henry Fleming Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
5 ARTIC CHIEF (IRE) (5yo B G)
ARCTIC COSMOS (USA) / THE LASTONETOGO (IRE) / DR MASSINI (IRE)		 11st 2lbs G. Kieran Strain Newry (H)
Liam Lennon		  
6 GLENHEAD (IRE) (5yo BR G)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / MUSCOVA ROSE (IRE) / SEVRES ROSE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs P.J. McBurney Mid-Antrim (H)
Gerald Quinn		  
7 IN AROUND THEHOUSE (IRE) (5yo B G)
IDAHO (IRE) / ASK HAZEL (IRE) / ASK (GB)		 12st 2lbs Sam Curling Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
8 KINSEY (IRE) (5yo B G)
OCOVANGO (GB) / STARIGRAD (IRE) / MAHLER (GB)		 12st 2lbs Mary K. Murphy
Edward F. Power		  
9 NEVERSEENHIMCOMING (IRE) (5yo BR G)
POET'S WORD (IRE) / MONEY MONEY MONEY (GB) / GENEROUS (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Sean McParlan East Down (F)
Sean McParlan		  
10 ON THE RAZZLE (IRE) (5yo CH G)
CONDUIT (IRE) / IZZINI (IRE) / DR MASSINI (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Brann & Gabbett & Smyth Partnership East Antrim (H)
William Ross Crawford		  
11 TULLYNAKILL (IRE) (5yo GR G)
CAPRI (IRE) / FLEMI (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 12st 2lbs E. Hamilton East Antrim (H)
S.R.B. Crawford		  

Preview

GLENHEAD was sent off as the favourite for his debut in Necarne at the tail end of last season, and after finishing a creditable third on that occasion, he could be the one that takes the step forward here. On The Razzle also brings placed form into this, including a second at Farmacaffley, whilst Downpatrick Hill did progress from his debut when finishing third around here in March.

ROYAL COURT 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 AMARETTO SOUR (IRE) (5yo B M)
CRYSTAL OCEAN (GB) / VICKIES JOY (IRE) / MAHLER (GB)		 11st 6lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
2 SILVERADO BLUE (IRE) (5yo B M)
BLUE BRESIL (FR) / BELUCKYAGAIN (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
3 TALLADEGA (IRE) (5yo GR M)
JUKEBOX JURY (IRE) / BALLYOSCAR (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
4 SAVANNAH BREEZE (IRE) (5yo BR M)
ORDER OF ST GEORGE (IRE) / AKTRESS (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Patrick Thomas Fortune Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
5 ANNIE EILE (IRE) (5yo B M)
MAHLER (GB) / CLASSIC MARI (IRE) / CLASSIC CLICHE (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Alan Kavanagh Island (F)
Sean Thomas Doyle		  
6 CALDANAGH (GB) (5yo B M)
SCORPION (IRE) / MISS SOPHIEROSE (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 11lbs Gerald Quinn Mid-Antrim (H)
Gerald Quinn		  
7 MAUNALOA (FR) (5yo B M)
BEAUMEC DE HOUELLE (FR) / SEREINE (FR) / SAINT DES SAINTS (FR)		 11st 11lbs Knockalough Syndicate Fingal (H)
Tom Dreaper		  
8 NANCY WHEELER (IRE) (5yo B M)
GETAWAY (GER) / JENNIFER ECCLES (GB) / MIDNIGHT LEGEND (GB)		 11st 6lbs Mark Byrne Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
9 WINGS OF A LEGEND (IRE) (5yo B M)
WINGS OF EAGLES (FR) / FIADH RIONA (IRE) / IMPERIAL MONARCH (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Colin S. McKeever East Antrim (H)
Paul Bailie		  

Preview

NANCY WHEELER has not yet appeared between the flags, but her latest effort inside the rails would likely leave her as a contender for this. The five-year-old posted a career best when finishing third in a Wexford maiden hurdle last time, on what was her first attempt at three miles. Silverado Blue is the obvious danger. She was beaten by just over six lengths on her debut in Ballyknock, and should not be too far away if bouncing back from her Necarne disappointment. Stablemate Talladega was in action over hurdles during the summer, and there was promise in her latest two efforts.

GLENAVON HOUSE HOTEL 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 MY LIFE BE LIKE (IRE) (6yo BR G)
GETAWAY (GER) / GRANNY YEATS (IRE) / YEATS (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Shane Wilson & Jamesy Hagan Partnership Route (H)
D.M. Christie		  
2 WEST OF IDAHO (IRE) (6yo B G)
IDAHO (IRE) / WESTERN SQUADRON (IRE) / WESTERNER (GB)		 12st 2lbs Ray Nicholas Route (H)
D.M. Christie		  
3 CLOUGH CLOUDS (IRE) (6yo GR G)
CLOUDINGS (IRE) / CRYSTAL FIRE (IRE) / CARROLL HOUSE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Mervyn William Adams Mid-Antrim (H)
Gerald Quinn		  
4 WEESPOOF (IRE) (7yo B G)
DIAMOND BOY (FR) / CLAIRES AWAY (IRE) / STOWAWAY (GB)		 11st 11lbs P.J. McBurney Mid-Antrim (H)
Gerald Quinn		  
5 BALLYPHILIP (IRE) (8yo B G)
PRESENTING (GB) / NERVOUS BREAKDOWN (FR) / MIESQUE'S SON (USA)		 12st 2lbs W.W. Dennison Mid-Antrim (H)
Caroline McCaldin		  
6 GOLDEN JOY (FR) (7yo B G)
CONILLON (GER) / ERBALONGA (FR) / LOST WORLD (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Robinstown Stables Partnership Tara (H)
Cian M. Collins		  
7 I A CONNECT (IRE) (11yo B G)
JEREMY (USA) / KINGS ORCHID (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Brian Quail East Down (F)
Ian Patrick Donoghue		  
8 MONEY HEIST (IRE) (9yo B G)
IMPERIAL MONARCH (IRE) / LINDAS PRESENT (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 12st 2lbs Cahal O'Loan Route (H)
Gary McGill		  
9 OH JANEY (IRE) (6yo B M)
FREE EAGLE (IRE) / JANE'S TRACK (IRE) / JEREMY (USA)		 11st 6lbs Peita McAlister
S.R.B. Crawford		  
10 SAINT D'OROUX (FR) (10yo B G)
SAINT DES SAINTS (FR) / BENGHASI (FR) / TURGEON (USA)		 12st 2lbs Craic & Comebacks Syndicate Route (H)
Jamie Quinn		  

Preview

MY LIFE BE LIKE has been absent since disappointing in testing conditions at Clonmel in January, but he could be the one to side with on his first venture into open company. Unbeaten in two starts at this course, he was a commendable fourth in the Down Royal Hunter Chase last Christmas. Track recruit Golden Joy is unproven at this trip but did finish second at the Dublin Racing Festival on his penultimate start; I A Connect was placed in the Ulster National earlier in the year, whilst Ballyphilip is another previous winner around here, and is better than his latest two efforts.

MCAULEY TREE SURGERY Winner Of Three

Winners Of Three

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 three 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 CLOUGH CLOUDS (IRE) (6yo GR G)
CLOUDINGS (IRE) / CRYSTAL FIRE (IRE) / CARROLL HOUSE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Mervyn William Adams Mid-Antrim (H)
Gerald Quinn		  
2 WEESPOOF (IRE) (7yo B G)
DIAMOND BOY (FR) / CLAIRES AWAY (IRE) / STOWAWAY (GB)		 12st 2lbs P.J. McBurney Mid-Antrim (H)
Gerald Quinn		  
3 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		  
4 NEVERSEENHIMCOMING (IRE) (5yo BR G)
POET'S WORD (IRE) / MONEY MONEY MONEY (GB) / GENEROUS (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Sean McParlan East Down (F)
Sean McParlan		  
5 TECH TALK (IRE) (11yo B G)
DOYEN (IRE) / IDLE TWITTER (IRE) / FLYING LEGEND (USA)		 11st 11lbs Knockalough Syndicate Fingal (H)
Tom Dreaper		  

Preview

WEESPOOF and Fortune Lad were separated by two and a half lengths in a similar contest around here in the spring and are likely once again to be the main protagonists in this, with Weespoof attempting to confirm the form from March. His stablemate was running well in open company last time prior to a luckless departure, whilst Tech Talk finished second in this race two years ago.

PORTER & CO 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 BEAU COUP (FR) (6yo B G)
BUCK'S BOUM (FR) / SO CUTE (FR) / LAVERON (GB)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
2 MAJOR DAN (IRE) (6yo CH G)
LUCKY SPEED (IRE) / MAGIC D (IRE) / DOYEN (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Mrs S. Hickey Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
3 SUPREME WALK (GB) (6yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / SUPREME PRESENT (GB) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Tomas Frisby Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
4 CHIEFS KINGDOM (IRE) (8yo B G)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / JOHN'S ELIZA (IRE) / DR MASSINI (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Manverton Limited Carlow Farmers (F)
Aidan Fitzgerald		  
5 SUTHERLAND (IRE) (6yo B G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / AGATHE DU BERLAIS (FR) / POLIGLOTE (GB)		 12st 2lbs Oran McGill Route (H)
Gary McGill		  
6 ZARUSHIO (IRE) (6yo B G)
KUROSHIO (AUS) / ZAGRESS (IRE) / ZAGREB (USA)		 11st 11lbs Knockalough Syndicate Fingal (H)
Tom Dreaper		  

Preview

CHIEFS KINGDOM was beaten by less than a length off a mark 106 over hurdles at Leopardstown last Christmas on his penultimate start, and the return to the pointing fields could be rewarded here. Sutherland has also changed stables and was twice placed last season over hurdles in England when with Tom Ellis, whilst Supreme Walk has been absent since finishing fourth at Bartlemy well over a year ago.
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