PUNCHESTOWN
| Gates Open: | 11:30 |
| First Race: | 13:00 |
| Admission Prices: | €10 |
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Track Biography:
Most commonly know now as the home of Irish Jump Racing Punchestowns history begins with Kildare Hunt Club.
One of the oldest in the country, the history of the Kildare Hunt Club goes back as far as the 18th century with the first Master being Squire Connolly of Castletown.
The Hunt Club would host races in various locations around the county but in the 1840’s during the master ship of John La Touche the members of Kildare Hunt Club decided to buy the lands at Punchestown.
Those lands are still held by the trustees of Kildare Hunt Club and continue to be used as the location for the point-to-point.
Punchestown Point-to-Point Races
Punchestown,
Naas,
Co. Kildare
W91 VCX4
Contact Details
Richard Wixted - 087 2643775
How To Get There
How To Get There
By Road
Take the N7 out of Dublin for Approx 20 miles and take the Naas exit. Go into Naas and turn left towards Punchestown on the R410 and then at a cross roads motorists take a right turn.
By Air
Our point-to-point is located fifty minutes from Dublin airport.
Did You Know?
“Punchestown point-to-point is one of only a few meetings in the country that has the use of race course facilities due to is location beside Punchestown race track”.
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As our point-to-point is located at Punchestown race course, we are very lucky to have the use of some of the permanent fixtures at the race course.
This means if you are travelling with small children we are able to provide changing facilities for babies and toddlers.
If the weather is a little unkind on the day, race goers are able to use the stands along the home straight in order to watch the action without getting wet.
In our bookmakers ring you can view and bet on any off-course races on the day in both England and Ireland.
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There will be two caterers on site on Sunday.
One of our caterers will be offering a variety of hot refreshments and they will also be serving delicious toasted sandwiches.
There will also be a chip van on site serving a range of burgers and chips for those looking for something a little more substantial.
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Race goers can purchase teas, coffees and soft drinks from our outside catering outlet.
No, we do not have an official dress code we just advise our race goers to wear warm coats, caps and good footwear.
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 but why not treat yourself to a tasty hot lunch from our outside caterers from your race winnings.
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 town of Naas on your way to the races.
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Set amongst the beautiful Kildare countryside, our race track is situated at the historic Punchestown race course.
On the day we run a competition for the most appropriately dressed family at the point-to-point.
Our point-to-point is located thirty minutes away from Dublin city which makes it the ideal venue to visit if you are on a city break in the capital.
There will also be a racecard draw to win tickets for the Punchestown Festival Family Day.
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Entries
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 2 | MISTER BOUM (FR) (4yo B G) BUCK'S BOUM (FR) / VAKINA (FR) / ARVICO (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Baltimore Stables Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Mary E. Doyle |
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| 3 | POWER OF AUTHORITY (IRE) (4yo B G) POET'S WORD (IRE) / GINGERLINA (IRE) / MARIENBARD (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Baltimore Stables Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Mary E. Doyle |
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| 4 | CORRECT SAYS I (IRE) (4yo B G) TIRWANAKO (FR) / OULART STAR (IRE) / GOLD WELL (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Its Gonna Happen Partnership | Island (F) Harley Dean Dunne |
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| 5 | SPORTING DAITHI (IRE) (4yo B G) GETAWAY (GER) / BILLS SISTER (IRE) / KALANISI (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Its Gonna Happen Partnership | Island (F) Harley Dean Dunne |
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| 6 | BALLYNULTO (FR) (4yo BR G) MARTINBOROUGH (JPN) / GREATISSIME (FR) / DABIRSIM (FR) |
11st 11lbs | P.J. McBurney | Mid-Antrim (H) Gerald Quinn |
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| 7 | 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 |
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| 8 | BUSHMAN (IRE) (4yo BR G) MAXIOS (GB) / CRACKING FORTUNE (IRE) / SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 9 | CRYSTAL SPECTRE (IRE) (4yo B G) CRYSTAL OCEAN (GB) / MISS HONEY RYDER (IRE) / STOWAWAY (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 10 | CASINO CHIP (GB) (4yo CH G) NATHANIEL (IRE) / LIMINI (IRE) / PEINTRE CELEBRE (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership | Island (F) Cormac Doyle |
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| 11 | MAGICAL MAJOR (IRE) (4yo CH G) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / LORIBLUE (FR) / LANDO (GER) |
11st 11lbs | Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership | Island (F) Cormac Doyle |
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| 12 | CELTIC POET (IRE) (4yo B G) POET'S WORD (IRE) / GARRYDUFF EILE (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Denis Paul Murphy | Ballinagore (H) Denis Paul Murphy |
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| 13 | WALKSINMAY (IRE) (4yo B G) WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / MAY'S JUNE (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Denis Paul Murphy | Ballinagore (H) Denis Paul Murphy |
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| 14 | BATTLE OF ARSUF (IRE) (4yo B G) WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / MISS COGNAC (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Carol O'Connor | Co.Clare (H) Derek O'Connor |
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| 15 | MATUDI LA COLMINE (FR) (4yo B G) CHOEUR DU NORD (FR) / DIVINE LA COLMINE (FR) / SPIRIT ONE (FR) |
11st 11lbs | Carol O'Connor | Co.Clare (H) Derek O'Connor |
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| 16 | CATCHEM BLACK (IRE) (4yo B G) AFFINISEA (IRE) / CASTLEKELLY QUEEN (IRE) / SHANTOU (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Turbine Syndicate | Killinick (H) Garrett L. Murphy |
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| 17 | CHIEF JOSEF (IRE) (4yo B G) VALIRANN (FR) / SHUDACUDAWUDA (IRE) / MILAN (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Hurricane Racing Partnership | Westmeath (F) Ciaran M. Murphy |
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| 18 | COUNTY PROSPECT (IRE) (4yo B G) CHANDUCOQ (FR) / OYA LINA (FR) / WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Abbie O'Connor | Ballinagore (H) Brian Lawless |
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| 19 | CUSTODIUM (IRE) (4yo CH G) CURTAIN TIME (IRE) / TARANTELLA LADY (GB) / NOVERRE (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Luke John Murphy | Wicklow (F) Luke John Murphy |
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| 20 | POETIC ALLOY (IRE) (4yo B G) POET'S WORD (IRE) / MARIET (GB) / DR FONG (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Monbeg Partnership | Island (F) Sean Thomas Doyle |
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| 21 | SILENT RECKONING (IRE) (4yo B G) VADAMOS (FR) / SAINT OR SINNER (IRE) / MILAN (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Matchmaker Syndicate | Island (F) Robert James |
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| 22 | 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 |
Preview
Previous experience in Academy Hurdles proved to be key in the first four-year-old maiden of the year at Bellharbour last Sunday. CHIEF JOSEF will seek to continue that trend, with the latest of his efforts coming at Leopardstown just over a month ago. Colin Bowe and Ellen Doyle have both won recent renewals of this race and are represented by newcomers, whilst Derek OConnor went close at Bellharbour last weekend, and his youngsters usually go well at this time of the year.
CAVAN DEVELOPMENTS 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 |
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| 1 | DIAMONDS AND DENIM (IRE) (5yo B G) DIAMOND BOY (FR) / ALPINE BREEZE (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 2 | GO DOWN ROCKIN (IRE) (5yo B G) WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / GRACIE B (IRE) / GOLAN (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 3 | 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 |
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| 4 | LARGY LEADER (IRE) (5yo B G) CAPRI (IRE) / LEADER'S HALL (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Largy Bloodstock | East Antrim (H) S.R.B. Crawford |
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| 5 | LOUGHMOURNE (IRE) (5yo B G) MAXIOS (GB) / CELESTIAL CHIMES (IRE) / MAHLER (GB) |
12st 2lbs | S.R.B. Crawford | East Antrim (H) S.R.B. Crawford |
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| 6 | ELLIS REDDING (IRE) (5yo B G) YEATS (IRE) / LACKADORA (IRE) / ARCADIO (GER) |
12st 2lbs | Helen Walsh | Kildare (F) T.M. Walsh |
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| 7 | FIERCE FRIEND (IRE) (5yo B G) MAHLER (GB) / KITTY FLEM (IRE) / STOWAWAY (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Its Gonna Happen Partnership | Island (F) Harley Dean Dunne |
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| 8 | GOVERNOR MAX (IRE) (5yo BR G) MAXIOS (GB) / LUCY CAVE (IRE) / COURT CAVE (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Gaynestown Stud Partnership | Killinick (H) Jonathan M. Fogarty |
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| 9 | GRANDE J (IRE) (5yo B G) JET AWAY (GB) / TERRIFIED TYPIST (IRE) / GOLD WELL (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Anna Stokes | Tipperary (F) N. Stokes |
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| 10 | INTENSE APPEAL (IRE) (5yo GR G) SUMBAL (IRE) / OFTEN SO (IRE) / LUSO (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Warren Ewing | East Antrim (H) Warren Ewing |
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| 11 | JONNY MOLLOY (GB) (5yo B G) DRAGON DANCER (GB) / DESIRABLE RHYTHM (IRE) / HERNANDO (FR) |
12st 2lbs | J.G. Cosgrave | Iveagh (F) J.G. Cosgrave |
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| 12 | KEPPOLS POET (IRE) (5yo B G) POET'S WORD (IRE) / KEPPOLS QUEEN (IRE) / INDIAN RIVER (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Denis Paul Murphy | Ballinagore (H) Denis Paul Murphy |
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| 13 | KISS ROSE (FR) (5yo B G) TEAM FLIGHT (FR) / ROSE WELLS (FR) / BALLINGARRY (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Nicki McCarthy | Kildare (F) Ian McCarthy |
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| 14 | LAUVERGNAT (FR) (5yo B G) ESTEJO (GER) / THALIE DU MAQUIS (FR) / BLUSHING FLAME (USA) |
12st 2lbs | P.J. McBurney | Mid-Antrim (H) Gerald Quinn |
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| 15 | LET'S GO MANS (FR) (5yo BR G) COKORIKO (FR) / QUISSISIA MANS (FR) / VIDEO ROCK (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Danestown Racing Partnership | Ward Union (S) Gavin Cromwell |
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| 16 | LOREM LAD (FR) (5yo B G) IVANHOWE (GER) / SIMISKA (FR) / NETWORK (GER) |
12st 2lbs | Emily Murphy | Westmeath (F) Ciaran M. Murphy |
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| 17 | QUARTUNIS (FR) (5yo GR G) TUNIS (POL) / QUALITE CONTROLEE (FR) / POLIGLOTE (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Monbeg Syndicate | Ballinagore (H) Donnchadh Doyle |
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| 18 | SIXTRIPLEEIGHT (IRE) (5yo B BR G) BLUE BRESIL (FR) / MISSPUBLICAN (IRE) / OVERBURY (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Liz Graham | South County Dublin(H) Gordon Elliott |
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| 19 | YOUBETTERBETHERE (IRE) (5yo B G) VADAMOS (FR) / ROSSHAVEN LADY (IRE) / STOWAWAY (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Matthew Flynn O'Connor | Ballinagore (H) Matthew Flynn O'Connor |
Preview
A final-fence error looked quite costly for GO DOWN ROCKIN in Dungarvan last month, and he would be entitled to gain compensation here. Intense Appeal failed to back up his Kirkistown debut when failing to complete at Tattersalls in the autumn, whilst of the newcomers, Jonathan Fogarty has his string operating to a 35 per cent strike rate this season, and Governor Max would have to be respected from that stable.
MONGEY COMMUNICATIONS Farmers Hunt Race
Winners Race Confined Hunt Farmers
Confined Hunt Farmers Race for Certified Hunters aged 4 years old and upwards, the property of farmers living and farming in the Kildare Hunting District, to be defined by the Hunt Committee, and subscribers holding a valid Hunter Certificate to the Kildare Hunt, which have not won a race under the Rules of Racing or Steeplechasing other than Point to Point Steeplechases or Hunter Steeplechases. The holder of a Public Trainers Licence is not eligible to run a horse his own property in this race. 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 |
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| 1 | FOUNTAIN HOUSE (IRE) (8yo B G) LUCKY SPEED (IRE) / CABRA CRUIZOR (IRE) / SWIFT GULLIVER (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Nicki McCarthy | Kildare (F) Ian McCarthy |
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| 2 | HEARTS AND SPADES (FR) (7yo BR G) MAXIOS (GB) / HEART OF ICE (IRE) / MONTJEU (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Nicki McCarthy | Kildare (F) Ian McCarthy |
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| 3 | ATLANTIAN (IRE) (9yo B G) ATLANTIC WAVES (IRE) / BELLE BLOSSOM (IRE) / EXIT TO NOWHERE (USA) |
12st 2lbs | J.R. Shaw | Kildare (F) A.J. Martin |
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| 4 | BUSTER SCRUGGS (IRE) (6yo B G) WESTERNER (GB) / SHIVERMETIMBER (IRE) / ARCTIC LORD (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Michael Joseph Kelly | Kildare (F) William P. Murphy |
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| 5 | CHATEAU ELAN (IRE) (9yo B G) MUSTAMEET (USA) / WOODVILLA LAST (IRE) / MR COMBUSTIBLE (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Peter Cribbin | Kildare (F) Peter Cribbin |
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| 6 | DACMAN (IRE) (7yo B G) CHAMPS ELYSEES (GB) / FAANAN ALDAAR (IRE) / AUTHORIZED (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Kieran Grainger | Kildare (F) Peter McCreery |
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| 7 | HEARTBREAK WEATHER (IRE) (6yo CH G) RAJJ (IRE) / GLAMOUR MUSE (IRE) / AUTHORIZED (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | R. Ennis | Kildare (F) Tara Lee Cogan |
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| 8 | HEY SIR (IRE) (7yo B G) POLICY MAKER (IRE) / MISS BEHAVIN' (IRE) / ZAGREB (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Thomas J. Healy | Kildare (F) Peter Maher |
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| 9 | JETBOB (IRE) (7yo B G) JET AWAY (GB) / ALSTROEMERIA (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Henry Chamney | Kildare (F) Sean Thomas Doyle |
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| 10 | MAN OF THE HOUSE (IRE) (8yo BR G) MASTEROFTHEHORSE (IRE) / NATIVE KIN (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA) |
12st 2lbs | TFC Partnership | Kildare (F) Peter J. Flood |
Preview
FOUNTAIN HOUSE was an easy six-length winner of this race 12 months ago, and having followed up in the Bishopscourt Cup itself at the Punchestown Festival since then, he looks to oppose in this. Hearts And Spades is the only horse to have won four races so far this season, and gives Ian McCarthy a strong hand in this, whilst Jetbob could be best of the rest on what will be his stable debut.
PUNCHESTOWN RACECOURSE Open- Novice Riders
Open Lightweight Race Novice Riders
For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old and upwards, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland.
4-Y-O Maidens excluded. No Penalties. 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: 4yo 11st 11lbs, 5yo 12st 2lbs
About 3 Miles
| No | Form | Horse | Weight | Owner | Hunt/Handler | DE |
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| 1 | HUNTERS YARN (IRE) (9yo B G) FAME AND GLORY (GB) / FULL OF BIRDS (FR) / EPERVIER BLEU (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Simon Munir & Isaac Souede | Golden Vale (F) P.M.J. Doyle |
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| 2 | 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 |
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| 3 | BENNY THE DUKE (IRE) (9yo B G) LIBERTARIAN (GB) / HIGHLAND BREEZE (IRE) / KOTASHAAN (FR) |
12st 2lbs | All For The Grog Syndicate | Killinick (H) Mark Anthony Stafford |
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| 4 | EAGLE MOON (FR) (12yo B G) SPANISH MOON (USA) / PERLA DES PRES (FR) / APRIL NIGHT (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Gerard Rispin | Tara (H) Gerard Rispin |
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| 5 | FIVE STAR GETAWAY (IRE) (12yo B G) GETAWAY (GER) / HAPENEY (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Shirley Berry | Killinick (H) J.P. Berry |
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| 6 | HAGGARD (IRE) (9yo BR G) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / HUSHED UP (IRE) / MEDAALY (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Thomas M. Coleman | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 7 | HUTCHIE (IRE) (10yo CH G) VALIRANN (FR) / RINNCE MOLL (IRE) / ACCORDION (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Mary N. Kilduff | Kildare (F) S.G. Carey |
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| 8 | KEEP ME POSTED (IRE) (9yo B G) SHIROCCO (GER) / CANITELLYOU (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Claire Costello | Co.Clare (H) Thomas S. Costello |
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| 9 | KINGS JET (IRE) (6yo B G) JET AWAY (GB) / COURT GAMBLE (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Nice But Dim Syndicate | Kildare (F) C.W.J. Farrell |
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| 10 | LETS GO CHAMP (IRE) (11yo B G) JEREMY (USA) / DARK MIMOSA (IRE) / BAHRI (USA) |
12st 2lbs | John A. Duggan | Bree (F) Margaret Mullins |
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| 11 | LIFE IN THE PARK (IRE) (9yo B G) WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / JEANQUIRI (FR) / MANSONNIEN (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Alexandra Butler | Kildare (F) Alexandra Butler |
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| 12 | LONGHOUSE POET (IRE) (12yo B G) YEATS (IRE) / MOSCOW MADAME (IRE) / MOSCOW SOCIETY (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Deirdre Brassil | Kildare (F) Martin Brassil |
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| 13 | LORD DESART (IRE) (8yo CH G) DOYEN (IRE) / TRUFFLE FAIRY (IRE) / INDIAN RIVER (FR) |
12st 2lbs | Carlyn Hyde | Tipperary (F) Sam Curling |
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| 14 | MACS CHARM (IRE) (11yo B G) LE FOU (IRE) / STAR ISLAND (IRE) / HERON ISLAND (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Coolderry Farm Partnership | Westmeath (F) Ciaran M. Murphy |
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| 15 | PAT COYNE (IRE) (12yo GR G) FAIRLY RANSOM (USA) / IMOGENS FANCY (IRE) / TAIPAN (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Miriam Queally | Lismore (H) John Queally |
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| 16 | SCHOOL LANE (IRE) (13yo B G) WINGED LOVE (IRE) / MANGAN MONTE (IRE) / MONTELIMAR (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Joy Wilson | Newry (H) Liam Lennon |
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| 17 | SOLITARY MAN (IRE) (8yo B G) CHAMPS ELYSEES (GB) / JENNY BE QUICK (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Mrs Paul Shanahan | Co.Limerick (F) Enda Bolger |
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| 18 | STEP UP SON (IRE) (10yo B G) SCORPION (IRE) / JUNGA CONNECTION (GB) / DANZIG CONNECTION (USA) |
12st 2lbs | David K. Walsh | Kilkenny(F) David K. Walsh |
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| 19 | THE BOSSES OSCAR (IRE) (11yo B G) OSCAR (IRE) / CUTEASAFOX (IRE) / VINNIE ROE (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Caitriona Bolger | South County Dublin(H) Nigel Slevin |
Preview
Pat Doyle has been doing particularly well in the open division this season, with HUNTERS YARN among his leading lights having already won at Moig South, Aghabullogue and Dungarvan, and he could be the answer to this. Stablemate Magic Sadler was unlucky not to get any further than the first at Thurles last month when the warm favourite for a Hunter Chase, and only a short head separated him and Solitary Man at Castletown-Geoghegan back on the opening weekend of the season. They could reoppose here.
FIFTY STARS & MASAR AT SUNNYHILL STUD 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 |
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| 1 | DEDUDEFROMHOUSTON (IRE) (5yo B M) IDAHO (IRE) / KIMBERLEY POINT (GB) / SIXTIES ICON (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Leo McArdle | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 2 | GALATRONA (IRE) (5yo B M) HARZAND (IRE) / FAIRY ON THE MOOR (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Benjamin Halsall | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 3 | HULDAH (IRE) (6yo B M) WORKFORCE (GB) / KATIE CRANNY (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Patrick McCarthy | North Kilkenny (F) William P. Murphy |
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| 4 | LEADING ROSE (IRE) (6yo B M) LEADING LIGHT (IRE) / GLENCREE ROSE (IRE) / LORD OF APPEAL (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Stephen Campion | Carlow Farmers (F) William P. Murphy |
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| 5 | ALLEYESONTHESEA (IRE) (5yo B M) AFFINISEA (IRE) / ALL EYES ON ME (IRE) / CATCHER IN THE RYE (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | All For The Grog Syndicate | Killinick (H) Mark Anthony Stafford |
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| 6 | ANNIE MULLIGAN (IRE) (5yo B M) CRYSTAL OCEAN (GB) / MISS BUCKET (IRE) / SAGEBURG (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Donal Patrick O'Gorman | Wexford (F) Susan O'Gorman |
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| 7 | BESSIE GROVE (GB) (5yo GR M) BLUE BRESIL (FR) / GREAT WISH (FR) / GREAT PRETENDER (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Gaynestown Stud Partnership | Killinick (H) Jonathan M. Fogarty |
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| 8 | FINE THING (GB) (5yo B M) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / PRESENTEEA (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Gearoid Doyle | Island (F) Sean Thomas Doyle |
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| 9 | LETS DO THIS BUDDY (IRE) (7yo BR M) SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / BUDDY'S CHARM (IRE) / TAIPAN (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Joy Wilson | Newry (H) Liam Lennon |
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| 10 | 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 |
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| 11 | PRINCESS AVEEN (IRE) (5yo RO M) COURT CAVE (IRE) / OH SO SMART (IRE) / TURGEON (USA) |
11st 11lbs | Gary O'Hagan | Kildare (F) Ian McCarthy |
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| 12 | RACHEL LOPEZ (IRE) (7yo B M) YOUMZAIN (IRE) / PRAIRIE CALL (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE) |
11st 11lbs | Mary K. Murphy | Laois (F) Edward F. Power |
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| 13 | ROMANTIC GETAWAY (IRE) (9yo B M) GETAWAY (GER) / CATCH THE RASCAL (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
11st 11lbs | Carol O'Connor | Co.Clare (H) Derek O'Connor |
Preview
BESSIE GROVE had a subsequent maiden winner behind her when finishing a close fourth at Fairyhouse at the end of last season. With the runner-up from that contest having also won a bumper in the interim, the subsequent form of that race suggests she should be well up to winning this. The Colin Bowe pair, Galatrona and Dedudefromhouston both finished placed on their respective debuts last month, and can step forward from it, whilst the Turtulla third Annie Mulligan is another one for the shortlist.
EMS COPIERS 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 |
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| 1 | PAGIMS DU BRIZAIS (FR) (6yo B G) MANATEE (GB) / GOT SILVER (FR) / SILVER FROST (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Nicki McCarthy | Kildare (F) Ian McCarthy |
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| 2 | PETERSHAM PLACE (IRE) (6yo B G) CASAMENTO (IRE) / MISS BRANDYWELL (IRE) / SADLER'S WELLS (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Nicki McCarthy | Kildare (F) Ian McCarthy |
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| 3 | ATLANTIAN (IRE) (9yo B G) ATLANTIC WAVES (IRE) / BELLE BLOSSOM (IRE) / EXIT TO NOWHERE (USA) |
12st 2lbs | J.R. Shaw | Kildare (F) A.J. Martin |
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| 4 | AUGUSTUS JOHN (IRE) (6yo B G) MILAN (GB) / BANBURY CROSS (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Fidelma Toole | Ward Union (S) Dermot McLoughlin |
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| 5 | BUSTER SCRUGGS (IRE) (6yo B G) WESTERNER (GB) / SHIVERMETIMBER (IRE) / ARCTIC LORD (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Michael Joseph Kelly | Kildare (F) William P. Murphy |
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| 6 | CAUSE FOR COMMENT (FR) (6yo B G) COKORIKO (FR) / PINK HAT (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Mrs J.M. Mullins | Kildare (F) S.G. Carey |
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| 7 | 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 |
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| 8 | GETHEGOODTIMESROLL (IRE) (8yo B G) GETAWAY (GER) / LETHEGOODTIMESROLL (IRE) / MAHLER (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Valerie J. Maher | Kildare (F) Peter Maher |
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| 9 | GLENRIVER (IRE) (8yo B G) GREEN MOON (IRE) / ELLIE MIA (IRE) / MEDICEAN (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Ulick McDonnell | Ward Union (S) Ulick McDonnell |
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| 10 | GOLDEN PHOTO (FR) (6yo B G) AUTHORIZED (IRE) / DITEOU (FR) / BUCK'S BOUM (FR) |
12st 2lbs | M. Anthony Murphy | West Waterford (F) M. Anthony Murphy |
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| 11 | KILDARE D'IRLANDE (FR) (6yo CH G) MASKED MARVEL (GB) / CEANORE (FR) / GOLDNEYEV (USA) |
12st 2lbs | Peter Curling | Tipperary (F) Sam Curling |
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| 12 | KIWI DE COTTE (FR) (6yo B G) ESTEJO (GER) / VAHINE DE COTTE (FR) / FREEDOM CRY (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Denis Paul Murphy | Ballinagore (H) Denis Paul Murphy |
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| 13 | MAJOR DAN (IRE) (6yo CH G) LUCKY SPEED (IRE) / MAGIC D (IRE) / DOYEN (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | Mrs S. Hickey | Bree (F) Colin Bowe |
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| 14 | 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 |
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| 15 | 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 |
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| 16 | THE REBEL FOX (IRE) (6yo B G) IDAHO (IRE) / NADWELL (IRE) / GOLD WELL (GB) |
12st 2lbs | Michael Fox | Kildare (F) Ross O'Sullivan |
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| 17 | VINTAGE RED (IRE) (8yo CH G) RED JAZZ (USA) / OUR GRACE (IRE) / HURRICANE RUN (IRE) |
12st 2lbs | George Halford | Kildare (F) William J. Fitzpatrick |
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. They have the benefit of race fitness over Cause For Comment, who has twice finished placed in hunter chase company, having also finished second on this card 12 months ago.
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