LOUGHREA

Gates Open: 12:00 noon
First Race: 2:00 pm
Admission Prices: €10
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Track Biography:

The Galway Blazers have a long history of holding a point-to-point dating back over a hundred years. The hunt dates from the beginning of the 19th century and has established itself as one of the famous Irish Hunts due to the goodwill and generosity of farmers and landowners throughout the county.

We run two meetings a year at Dartfield just outside Loughrea with the first one taking place in October and the second fixture being held in April. The course is situated at Dartfield Horse Museum and heritage centre which is set on 350 acres of parkland just forty minutes from Galway city.

Over the years, Loughrea point-to-point has produced many top national hunt stars such as Bewleys Berry, Boys Hurrah, Brindisi Breeze, Never Compromise and King Johns Castle.


Loughrea Point-to-Point Races


Dartfield,
Kilreekill,
Loughrea,
Co.Galway


Contact Details


Pauline Gavin - 0872623443

How To Get There

By Road

From the Dublin take the M6 as far as the Ballinasloe West exit 15, and continue on the N6 towards Loughrea/Galway as far as Kilreekil village.  Dartfield is half a mile beyond the village on the right hand side of the N6.

From Galway take the M6 and exit at Junction 16 for Loughrea.  After approx. three miles on the access road you arrive at a roundabout, take the first exit. Continue past the Portumna Junction for less than a mile, and the entrance to Dartfield will be on your left.

By Air

Loughrea is situated 30 minutes from Galway airport and an hour and 50 minutes from Dublin airport.

Eircode

H62 Y564

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Our free parking is situated in the centre of the track which allows race goers to have a clear view of each fence giving you the chance to get up close to the action.

The position of our car park provides you with the ideal location to bring your own picnic if you wanted to base yourself from the boot of the car.

There is toilet and baby changing facilities in the café in the Horse Museum along with portaloos located around the course.

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

In between races, spectators can avail of our popular outside caterers who sell everything from burgers and chips to bacon and sausage rolls to keep you full during the course of the afternoon.

Our caterer is located beside the parade ring which means you don’t have to venture too far from the action.

There is also the option of taking a walk up to the café located in the Horse Museum which sells tasty sandwiches and soups along with cakes and treats.

Our outside caterer's sell tea and coffee to keep you warm during your days racing.

The cafe located in the Horse Museum sell a delicious range of hot chocolate drinks along with juices and soft  drinks for the younger race goers. 

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.
Yes, we allow dogs to attend the point-to-point. However, we do ask that all dogs are kept on a lead at all times.
Yes, we welcome visitors to bring their own picnics as our parking inside the centre of the course offers the perfect location for a picnic.
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 but we our only a short drive from the town of Loughrea which has ATM facilities so we recommend that you stop over on your way to the races.

As the track is adjacent to Dartfield Horse Museum, a trip to our point-to-point provides visitors with a choice of attractions to have a look at. 

Dartfield Horse Museum is a fascinating place to visit for anyone interested in the Irish horse and its uses down through the years as it houses a room devoted to the Galway Blazers, an Art Gallery with a very comprehensive selection of old and modern paintings and prints and a selection of antiques.

The Museum also houses an excellent Tack and Country clothing shop and an array of beautiful gift items. There is also a Blacksmith’s Forge, where there is a daily demonstration of traditional iron work.

Dartfield also offers walking trails around the 350 acre farm, an array of farm animals as well as horse riding.

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Entries

GOFFS UK SPRING SALE 4yo Maiden

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 AKI BOMAYE (IRE) (9yo GR G)
STOWAWAY (GB) / LINE GREY (FR) / LE NAIN JAUNE (FR)
11st 11lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate
Mary E. Doyle
 
2 FUEGO DE L'ABBAYE (FR) (9yo B G)
KAP ROCK (FR) / MARSAVRILE (FR) / APRIL NIGHT (FR)
11st 11lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate
Mary E. Doyle
 
3 CLONDAW PRETENDER (GB) (9yo BR G)
GREAT PRETENDER (IRE) / SHROPSHIRE GIRL (GB) / CLOUDINGS (IRE)
11st 11lbs Caitriona Goff
Michael Goff
 
4 HES A HARDY BLOKE (IRE) (9yo B G)
AIZAVOSKI (IRE) / TALK OF RAIN (FR) / TURGEON (USA)
11st 11lbs Caitriona Goff
Michael Goff
 
5 CHAMPAGNE GETAWAY (IRE) (9yo B BR G)
GETAWAY (GER) / MOTORON (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)
11st 11lbs Roisin Hickey
Roisin Hickey
 
6 CHAMPAGNE WILDE (IRE) (9yo B G)
OSCAR (IRE) / BARLOGE CREEK (IRE) / SNURGE (IRE)
11st 11lbs Roisin Hickey
Roisin Hickey
 
7 AHEAD OF SCHEDULE (IRE) (9yo CH G)
SHIROCCO (GER) / COLLEEN BAWN (FR) / COCKNEY REBEL (IRE)
11st 11lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe
 
8 DESPERATE MAN (GB) (9yo B G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / DROP OF SPIRIT (IRE) / WESTERNER (GB)
11st 11lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe
 
9 BEGOODTOYOURSELF (IRE) (9yo B G)
GETAWAY (GER) / LORELEY (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)
11st 11lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership
Cormac Doyle
 
10 DYNAMITE KENTUCKY (FR) (9yo CH G)
KENTUCKY DYNAMITE (USA) / MADONNA INCOGNITO (USA) / EL PRADO (IRE)
11st 11lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership
Cormac Doyle
 
11 FIER JAGUEN (FR) (9yo CH G)
NO RISK AT ALL (FR) / VICTOIRE JAGUINE (FR) / SAINT DES SAINTS (FR)
11st 11lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership
Cormac Doyle
 
12 A TIME TO SHINE (IRE) (9yo B BR G)
MALINAS (GER) / ROYAL BRIDE (GB) / KAYF TARA (GB)
11st 11lbs Monbeg Partnership
Sean Thomas Doyle
 
13 CHASE ME CHARLIE (IRE) (9yo B G)
GAMUT (IRE) / VIC O'TULLY (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)
11st 11lbs Monbeg Partnership
Sean Thomas Doyle
 
14 THECHASEISON (IRE) (9yo B G)
STOWAWAY (GB) / SPRING FLOWER (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)
11st 11lbs Monbeg Partnership
Sean Thomas Doyle
 
15 FIGARO DES BORDES (FR) (9yo B G)
COASTAL PATH (GB) / ROYALE DES BORDES (FR) / LAVIRCO (GER)
11st 11lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle
 
16 GUNSIGHT RIDGE (GB) (9yo B G)
MIDNIGHT LEGEND (GB) / GRANDMA GRIFFITHS (GB) / EAGLE EYED (USA)
11st 12lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle
 
17 KAKAMORA (GB) (9yo B G)
GREAT PRETENDER (IRE) / ROCHE D'OR (GB) / ROCAMADOUR (GB)
11st 11lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle
 
18 KNIGHT ROCKER (IRE) (9yo B G)
CALIFET (FR) / KYLEBEG DANCER (IRE) / GENERAL MONASH (USA)
11st 11lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle
 
19 ALL THE FAME (IRE) (9yo B G)
FAME AND GLORY (GB) / ABHAINN RI (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE)
11st 11lbs Denis Paul Murphy
Denis Paul Murphy
 
20 PATS FANCY (IRE) (9yo B G)
OSCAR (IRE) / PAT'S DARLING (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)
11st 11lbs Denis Paul Murphy
Denis Paul Murphy
 
21 THE BOSSES OSCAR (IRE) (9yo B G)
OSCAR (IRE) / CUTEASAFOX (IRE) / VINNIE ROE (IRE)
11st 11lbs Noel & Valerie Moran Westmeath (F)
Gordon Elliott
 
22 CHASING MY DREAM (IRE) (9yo B G)
SCORPION (IRE) / LUNA RUNNER (IRE) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB)
11st 11lbs Barry F. O'Driscoll
Colin Bowe
 
23 GALWAY KID (IRE) (9yo CH G)
SHOLOKHOV (IRE) / SHE'S MY AUNT (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)
11st 11lbs Derek Tobin
Michael Goff
 
24 ES PERFECTO (IRE) (9yo CH G)
SHIROCCO (GER) / SHADOW DEARG (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)
11st 11lbs Paul McKeon
C.A. Murphy
 
25 CARFAX (IRE) (9yo B G)
ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR) / JUNE MONSOON (IRE) / MILAN (GB)
11st 11lbs Jon & Julia Aisbitt
David Harry Kelly
 
26 DAVE AND BERNIE (IRE) (9yo B G)
PAPAL BULL (GB) / ISEULT (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)
11st 6lbs Mary M. Hayes
Michael Barry
 
27 DON'T SAY NEVER (FR) (9yo B G)
NO RISK AT ALL (FR) / SLEEPING JANE (FR) / SLEEPING CAR (FR)
11st 6lbs Catherine Holden
Ellmarie Holden
 
28 EPIC ADVENTURE (IRE) (9yo B G)
KALANISI (IRE) / WISTERIA LADY (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB)
11st 11lbs Richard Cavanagh
William Ross
 
29 FANCY A DANCE (IRE) (9yo BR G)
ARCADIO (GER) / FANCY FASHION (IRE) / BROKEN HEARTED (IRE)
11st 11lbs Marie Brennan
J.P. Brennan
 
30 GABYNAKO (FR) (9yo B G)
TIRWANAKO (FR) / GUNBOATFRANCE (FR) / GUNBOAT DIPLOMACY (FR)
11st 11lbs Shane Ryder & Elaine Bleahen
Shane Ryder
 
31 GIVE ME A MOMENT (IRE) (9yo B G)
MOUNTAIN HIGH (IRE) / MARYANN (IRE) / BOB'S RETURN (IRE)
11st 11lbs Michael Greaney
Eric McNamara
 
32 ID BE DREAMING (IRE) (9yo B M)
ARCADIO (GER) / NEARLY A DREAM (IRE) / INSATIABLE (IRE)
11st 6lbs Inga D'arcy
Lorcan D'Arcy
 
33 JOVIAL SPIRIT (IRE) (9yo B G)
DOYEN (IRE) / BANJO DAVIS (IRE) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB)
11st 11lbs Jenny Walsh
Benny Walsh
 
34 KESKONRISK (FR) (9yo B G)
NO RISK AT ALL (FR) / LA COURTILLE (FR) / RISK SEEKER (GB)
11st 11lbs Mrs T Hyde
T.E. Hyde
 
35 PUERTO CALERO (IRE) (9yo B G)
AIZAVOSKI (IRE) / MRS HALL (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE)
11st 11lbs C.J. Casey
C.J. Casey
 
36 SPREAD DE MESSAGE (IRE) (9yo B G)
GETAWAY (GER) / RIVER VALLEY LADY (IRE) / SALT DOME (USA)
11st 11lbs Tom Keating
Tom Keating
 
37 STRENGTHOFMIND (IRE) (9yo B G)
JEREMY (USA) / LITTLE LUV (IRE) / WINGED LOVE (IRE)
11st 11lbs Happy Valley Syndicate
Michael M. Mangan
 
38 THE ROAD TO FAME (IRE) (9yo B G)
FAME AND GLORY (GB) / DIBELLA (IRE) / OBSERVATORY (USA)
11st 11lbs G.C. Murphy
Eoin Doyle
 
39 THE RUBATRON (IRE) (9yo B G)
YEATS (IRE) / CORAGGIOSO (IRE) / RUDIMENTARY (USA)
11st 6lbs Ray Joseph Doyle
Sue O'Doherty
 
40 UBETYA (IRE) (9yo B BR G)
LE FOU (IRE) / VALENTINA GAYE (IRE) / SNURGE (IRE)
11st 6lbs Cobajay Syndicate
Aidan Fitzgerald
 
41 YES GOVERNOR (IRE) (9yo B G)
SCORPION (IRE) / GOLDEN DIVA (IRE) / FLYING LEGEND (USA)
11st 6lbs Josh Ryan
Joseph Ryan
 

Preview

FIER JAGUEN only managed to get to the halfway point at Taylorstown last month before he fell at the seventh fence having been sent off as the favourite following his debut fourth at Lisronagh. Face The Odds whom he finished just a head behind at the Tipperary course has since won by five lengths at Dawstown and that form boost would leave him as the one to beat. Clondaw Pretender has twice had to settle for the third spot, but is improving, whilst Ahead Of Schedule and The Bosses Oscar are others to have made the frame this season.

TATTERSALLS IRELAND 5&6yo Geldings Maiden

For Certified Hunters aged 5 and 6 years old, Geldings only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland.
(Prize Money €1750: 1st €1225, 2nd €350, 3rd €175)
Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 BORROWED AN BLUE (IRE) (10yo B G)
VINNIE ROE (IRE) / RAMBLE AWAY (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)
12st 2lbs Tom Keating
Tom Keating
 
2 MICKEY CORBITT (IRE) (10yo B G)
MAHLER (GB) / RIVERSIDE LOUGH (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE)
12st 2lbs Tom Keating
Tom Keating
 
3 ROAD FRONTAGE (IRE) (10yo B G)
VINNIE ROE (IRE) / EADESTOWN LADY (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)
12st 2lbs Alexandra Hutter
Gordon Elliott
 
4 SHOULDN'T BE HERE (IRE) (10yo B G)
OSCAR (IRE) / INVER LEADER (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)
12st 2lbs Tom Keating
Tom Keating
 
5 FREEDELIVERY (IRE) (10yo B G)
SHOLOKHOV (IRE) / GAYE MELODY (IRE) / UN DESPERADO (FR)
12st 2lbs Monbeg Partnership
Sean Thomas Doyle
 
6 SHATTERED GLASS (IRE) (10yo B G)
SHOLOKHOV (IRE) / ANNS PRESENT (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)
12st 2lbs Monbeg Partnership
Sean Thomas Doyle
 
7 PREMIER D'TROICE (FR) (10yo B G)
GREAT PRETENDER (IRE) / MICK BORA (FR) / VOIX DU NORD (FR)
11st 11lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle
 
8 SPARTA MAESTRO (IRE) (10yo B G)
YEATS (IRE) / FAIRPARK (IRE) / SHARDARI (IRE)
11st 11lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle
 
9 STRONG GIN (IRE) (10yo B G)
MAHLER (GB) / CRIAIRE NOUVEAU (IRE) / DARNAY (GB)
11st 11lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle
 
10 BACKINTHEGAME (GB) (10yo B G)
PRESENTING (GB) / STORM IN FRONT (IRE) / FOURSTARS ALLSTAR (USA)
11st 11lbs Denis Paul Murphy
Denis Paul Murphy
 
11 BAIGNARD (FR) (10yo GR G)
AL NAMIX (FR) / VIRGINIA RIVER (FR) / INDIAN RIVER (FR)
11st 11lbs Denis Paul Murphy
Denis Paul Murphy
 
12 THE NEW KID (IRE) (10yo B G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / DONT ASK NOW (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)
11st 11lbs Denis Paul Murphy
Denis Paul Murphy
 
13 WHERES MAL (IRE) (10yo B G)
MAHLER (GB) / ANOTHER RISK (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)
12st 2lbs Denis Paul Murphy
Denis Paul Murphy
 
14 COLLINGWOOD COURT (IRE) (10yo BRGR G)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / WEST HILL ROSE (IRE) / ROSELIER (FR)
12st 2lbs D.M. Forster
Colin Bowe
 
15 USURPER (IRE) (10yo B G)
FAME AND GLORY (GB) / NORA D (IRE) / REVOQUE (IRE)
12st 2lbs Paul McKeon
Colin Bowe
 
16 ANOTHER FRANKIE (IRE) (10yo BR G)
WAKY NAO (GB) / ROCK THE BABY (IRE) / WAVENEY (UAE)
12st 2lbs Catherine Murphy
Bernadette A.K. Murphy
 
17 CHOCTAW BRAVE (IRE) (10yo BR G)
FRAMMASSONE (IRE) / FULL DECK (IRE) / ROSELIER (FR)
12st 2lbs Peter P. Murphy
Bernadette A.K. Murphy
 
18 HONEST EXCHANGE (IRE) (10yo B G)
GOLD WELL (GB) / FINAL INSTALMENT (IRE) / INSAN (USA)
12st 2lbs P.G. Coffey
Denis Paul Murphy
 
19 CILLUIRID (IRE) (10yo B BR G)
ARCADIO (GER) / GARW VALLEY (GB) / MTOTO (GB)
12st 2lbs Mary Tyner
Robert Tyner
 
20 EMERALD (FR) (10yo B G)
MARTALINE (GB) / ENTRE DEUX MERS (FR) / SAINT ESTEPHE (FR)
12st 2lbs Three Dudes Syndicate
Robert Tyner
 
21 ARCTIC COMET (IRE) (10yo B G)
ARCTIC COSMOS (USA) / ARDKILLY COMET (IRE) / MONTELIMAR (USA)
12st 2lbs Aine J. Tierney
Ruaidhri Joseph Tierney
 
22 BRANDY HARBOUR (GB) (10yo B G)
SCHIAPARELLI (GER) / KALLISTI (IRE) / KALANISI (IRE)
12st 2lbs Michael J. Ward
John Neilan
 
23 CARRICKLEE (IRE) (10yo B G)
ARCADIO (GER) / PROPER DECISION (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)
11st 11lbs Kirstin Mary Pinkerton
Mark Michael McNiff
 
24 DON'T NEED TO KNOW (IRE) (10yo B G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / PHARDESTER (IRE) / PHARDANTE (FR)
11st 11lbs Connie Rooney
J.P. Brennan
 
25 EKLAT DE RIRE (FR) (10yo B G)
SADDEX (GB) / ROCHDALE (FR) / VIDEO ROCK (FR)
11st 11lbs Mrs Glen Howitt
Liz Doyle
 
26 EMPIRE STEEL (IRE) (10yo GR G)
AIZAVOSKI (IRE) / TALK OF RAIN (FR) / TURGEON (USA)
12st 3lbs Pat O'Rourke
Pat O'Rourke
 
27 LARIAT GO (IRE) (10yo B G)
GOLDEN LARIAT (USA) / GO ON GIRL (IRE) / PYRUS (USA)
12st 2lbs Michael Cawe
Gerard Michael Hussey
 
28 NO PROMISES (IRE) (10yo B G)
SANS FRONTIERES (IRE) / TAMARA WHO (IRE) / INVINCIBLE SPIRIT (IRE)
12st 2lbs Michael F. Broderick
R.J. McGrath
 
29 ONENIGHTINTOWN (IRE) (10yo B G)
ROBIN DES PRES (FR) / SNUG BUNCH (IRE) / BAHHARE (USA)
12st 2lbs Aisling Cawley
Brian Francis Cawley
 
30 RICHWELL (IRE) (11yo CH G)
WELL CHOSEN (GB) / MEADHBH STORM (IRE) / GLACIAL STORM (USA)
12st 2lbs J. Staunton
J. Staunton
 
31 THEY ALL FELL OUT (GB) (10yo B G)
FAIR MIX (IRE) / LINAGRAM (GB) / CLASSIC CLICHE (IRE)
12st 2lbs Eric McNamara
Eric McNamara
 
32 TOAST TO THOMAS (IRE) (10yo GR G)
ARAKAN (USA) / SCOLBOA (IRE) / BOB'S RETURN (IRE)
12st 2lbs Alana Jane McGuinness
Patrick J.A. Casey
 
33 WHAT A JEREMY (IRE) (10yo B G)
JEREMY (USA) / WHAT AN FLYER (IRE) / BROADWAY FLYER (USA)
12st 2lbs Virginia Considine
Virginia Considine
 
34 WORTH PRESENTING (IRE) (10yo B G)
PRESENTING (GB) / MISS BOBS WORTH (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA)
12st 2lbs Donncha Duggan
Donncha Duggan
 

Preview

The Denis Murphy stable have been in good form of late and that run could continue here with BACKINTHEGAME. That Presenting gelding was only beaten by two lengths in Dawstown and should be suited by conditions. Sparta Maestro has not been seen since coming down at the final fence in Inchydoney 12 months ago, but had shown promise prior to that point, whilst the recently placed Empire Steel is another one to consider.

ITBA 5yo+ Mares Maiden

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 €1750: 1st €1225, 2nd €350, 3rd €175)
Weights: 11st 11lbs About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 HELLO PILGRIM (IRE) (11yo B M)
TOUCH OF LAND (FR) / LADY ARIADNA (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)
11st 11lbs The Caesar Club
Colin Bowe
 
2 PRINCESS CAVE (IRE) (10yo B M)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / BLACK MAGIC BABY (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA)
11st 11lbs Martin C. Murphy
Colin Bowe
 
3 QUIVVY LOUGH (IRE) (10yo B M)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / QUIVVY BRIDGE (IRE) / ALFLORA (IRE)
11st 11lbs Mary F. Fitzpatrick
Colin Bowe
 
4 ROCKFIELD FAME (IRE) (10yo B M)
FAME AND GLORY (GB) / FANTASTIC BELLE (IRE) / NIGHT SHIFT (USA)
11st 11lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe
 
5 HIGH DAISY (IRE) (11yo CH M)
WHERE OR WHEN (IRE) / IVYS PERK (IRE) / EXECUTIVE PERK (IRE)
11st 11lbs Edmond Burke
William Ross
 
6 I WILL WALK (IRE) (11yo CH M)
DOYEN (IRE) / RANAHINCH NATIVE (IRE) / INDIAN DANEHILL (IRE)
11st 11lbs Alan Maxwell
William Ross
 
7 ATLANTIC BLAZE (IRE) (10yo BR M)
KALANISI (IRE) / MAXIS GIRL (IRE) / MISTER MAT (FR)
11st 12lbs Mark Michael McNiff
Mark Michael McNiff
 
8 BAILEHUIGUINCAILIN (IRE) (10yo B M)
SCORPION (IRE) / SUNNY GLEN (IRE) / SONUS (IRE)
11st 6lbs John G.D. Irish
Michael Butler
 
9 CANICALLHERALEX (IRE) (10yo B M)
MAHLER (GB) / COUSIN KIZZY (IRE) / TOULON (GB)
11st 6lbs Hard Times Syndicate
Norman Lee
 
10 DEMANDER (IRE) (10yo B M)
ASK (GB) / BROOKSHAN (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB)
11st 6lbs Martin P. McNamara
Martin P. McNamara
 
11 FRANK AND HONEST (IRE) (10yo B M)
LECROIX (GER) / COUNTRY TIME (IRE) / CURTAIN TIME (IRE)
11st 12lbs John H. & Miriam Murphy
John H. Murphy
 
12 GETAWAY ROAD (IRE) (10yo CH M)
GETAWAY (GER) / BOTHAR NA MIAS (IRE) / COMMANDER COLLINS (IRE)
11st 11lbs Bridget Collins
M.P. Collins
 
13 HONEST TO GOODNESS (IRE) (13yo B M)
PAPAL BULL (GB) / SHEE'S SPEED (IRE) / MONASHEE MOUNTAIN (USA)
11st 11lbs Christopher Buckley
Donncha Duggan
 
14 HONEY COME HOME (IRE) (10yo B M)
MAHLER (GB) / PIXIE DUST (IRE) / DESERT KING (IRE)
11st 6lbs Mary Doyle
P.M.J. Doyle
 
15 LADY VIOLET (IRE) (11yo BR M)
STOWAWAY (GB) / CLOHASS MELODY (IRE) / RUDIMENTARY (USA)
11st 6lbs Tom Mellerick United Hunt (F)
Tom Mellerick
 
16 NUOVO GRANDE (IRE) (11yo B M)
KAYF TARA (GB) / SWEET EMPIRE (IRE) / SECOND EMPIRE (IRE)
11st 6lbs Charles Flattery
Nigel Slevin
 
17 PEGGY GORDON (IRE) (10yo CH M)
WINDSOR KNOT (IRE) / JUNGA CONNECTION (GB) / DANZIG CONNECTION (USA)
11st 6lbs Gerard Nihill
Niall Kelleher
 
18 SECRET COURT (IRE) (10yo B M)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / TASANAK (IRE) / PASTERNAK (GB)
11st 11lbs Teresa Flood
Peter J. Flood
 
19 SHABBA DADA DO (IRE) (10yo B M)
JEREMY (USA) / KORAL BAY (FR) / CADOUDAL (FR)
11st 11lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle
 
20 SHOOT TO FAME (IRE) (10yo B M)
FAME AND GLORY (GB) / NATIVE WOOD (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA)
11st 11lbs Patrick Curran
Sean Thomas Doyle
 
21 SILK OR SATIN (IRE) (10yo B M)
ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR) / SILK STYLE (GB) / POLISH PRECEDENT (USA)
11st 11lbs Three Dudes Syndicate
Paurick O'Connor
 
22 STAR STATUS (IRE) (10yo B M)
ARAKAN (USA) / SITGES (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA)
11st 11lbs Cobajay Syndicate
Aidan Fitzgerald
 

Preview

ATLANTIC BLAZE finished in front of the subsequent Boulta winner Kilbarry Lilly when she made her debut at Toomebridge on the opening day of the season, and with that horse also going on to land a Leopardstown maiden hurdle, there can be confidence in the opening performance that Noel Kellys charge produced. The Colin Bowe quartet have all finished among the placings in the past including Courtown runner-up Princess Cave, whilst Frank And Honest is closely tied to subsequent the now two-time winner Achy Breaky Heart on her Tyrella debut and is worth a second chance.

GALWAY RACE COMMITTEE Open

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 €1950: 1st €1365, 2nd €390, 3rd €195)
Weights: 4yo 11st 11lbs 5yo 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 DRAWN N DRANK (IRE) (18yo CH G)
SNURGE (IRE) / DOLLDYEDEE (IRE) / TORUS (GB)
12st 2lbs Irene T. Walsh
Eugene M. O'Sullivan
 
2 MIDNIGHT REQUEST (GB) (15yo B G)
MIDNIGHT LEGEND (GB) / FRIENDLY REQUEST (GB) / ENVIRONMENT FRIEND (GB)
12st 2lbs Irene T. Walsh
Turlough O'Connor
 
3 LONGHOUSE MUSIC (GB) (15yo B M)
GAMUT (IRE) / SOFT SKIN (IRE) / RUDIMENTARY (USA)
11st 11lbs John Duggan
Sam Curling
 
4 SOME ARE LUCKY (IRE) (13yo B G)
GOLD WELL (GB) / FOREIGN ESTATES (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA)
12st 2lbs Gerard Anthony Spain Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling
 
5 ELECTRIC CONCORDE (IRE) (13yo B G)
KING'S THEATRE (IRE) / CINCUENTA (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA)
12st 2lbs Mrs Alurie O'Sullivan
Eugene M. O'Sullivan
 
6 ALL HELL LET LOOSE (IRE) (15yo B G)
SHANTOU (USA) / GAN AINM (IRE) / MUJADIL (USA)
12st 2lbs Mrs T Hyde Tipperary (F)
T.E. Hyde
 
7 COACH ROAD (IRE) (16yo B G)
SENDAWAR (IRE) / TUDOR STYLE (IRE) / MONTELIMAR (USA)
12st 2lbs Denis O'Sullivan
Eanna Cronin
 
8 EMPRESARIO (IRE) (15yo CH G)
HURRICANE RUN (IRE) / LA STRAVAGANZA (USA) / RAINBOW QUEST (USA)
12st 2lbs Edward F. Power
Edward F. Power
 
9 NOAH WEBSTER (IRE) (15yo B G)
GALILEO (IRE) / MATIKANEHANAFUBUKI (IRE) / CAERLEON (USA)
12st 2lbs Patrick O. Duggan
Eoin Doyle
 
10 ROCKSHANDY (IRE) (18yo B G)
ANSHAN (GB) / GAELIC LEADER (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)
11st 11lbs William P. Murphy
William P. Murphy
 
11 ROLLING REVENGE (IRE) (15yo B G)
BENEFICIAL (GB) / BACK TO FAVOUR (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA)
11st 11lbs Pension Plan Syndicate
Thomas Coyle
 
12 SAMANNTOM (IRE) (16yo CH G)
PORTRAIT GALLERY (IRE) / NATIVE OCEAN (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA)
11st 11lbs Mary Doyle
P.M.J. Doyle
 
13 STAR WIZARD (IRE) (13yo B G)
WIZARD KING (GB) / STAR OF THE ORIENT (IRE) / MOSCOW SOCIETY (USA)
11st 11lbs Seamus John McGrath
Ian Patrick Donoghue
 

Preview

SOME ARE LUCKY has only met with defeat in one of his eight starts between the flags this season and goes in search of a fourth consecutive victory here. The Sam Curling-trained geldings has the measure of the potentially re-opposing Samanntom on their meeting at Punchestown back in February, whilst his stable companion Longhouse Music won her tenth race of the campaign at Dromahane two weeks ago. Of the others, Electric Concorde won well at Ballyragget, when get got the better of All Hell Let Loose who could also feature here.

LEAH HAGGARTY CLARK MH Winner Of Two

For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old and upwards, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland, which have not won a race under the Rules of Racing or Steeplechasing in any
Country and not more than two Point to Point Steeplechases of any description.
No Penalties. Mares allowed 5lbs. 4-y-o Maidens Excluded.
(Prize Money €1750: 1st €1225, 2nd €350, 3rd €175)
Weights: 4yo 11st 11lbs
5yo 12st 2lbs
About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 GOLDEN NOMAD (IRE) (10yo B G)
GOLD WELL (GB) / ROAMING (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA)
12st 2lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe
 
2 RIVERS END (IRE) (11yo CH G)
WATAR (IRE) / CRANN RIVER (IRE) / OVER THE RIVER (FR)
12st 2lbs Milestone Racing Partnership
Colin Bowe
 
3 CARRIG HILL (IRE) (11yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / THREEQUARTER MOON (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)
12st 2lbs Eoin Seymour
Eoin Seymour
 
4 CLONGUILE WAY (IRE) (11yo B G)
DOUBLE ECLIPSE (IRE) / MASSINI FLYER (IRE) / DR MASSINI (IRE)
11st 11lbs Bridget O'Keeffe
W.J. O'Doherty
 
5 CLUTCH (IRE) (15yo B G)
BACH (IRE) / MISS MARBLES (IRE) / NEEDLE GUN (IRE)
12st 2lbs Jim Flaherty
Jim Flaherty
 
6 COACH ROAD (IRE) (16yo B G)
SENDAWAR (IRE) / TUDOR STYLE (IRE) / MONTELIMAR (USA)
12st 2lbs Denis O'Sullivan
Eanna Cronin
 
7 KILCOLMAN HILL (IRE) (14yo B G)
ROYAL ANTHEM (USA) / TWO T'THREE WEEKS (GB) / SILVER PATRIARCH (IRE)
12st 2lbs Michael E. O'Callaghan
Michael E. O'Callaghan
 
8 MINIMUM MIX (GB) (13yo B G)
FAIR MIX (IRE) / MINIMUM (GB) / TERIMON (GB)
12st 2lbs John Edward Walsh
John Edward Walsh
 
9 MYRONS (IRE) (11yo B G)
STOWAWAY (GB) / BANJO ISLAND (IRE) / WARCRAFT (USA)
12st 2lbs Liam Cleary
David P. Murphy
 
10 OSCAR ACADEMY (IRE) (11yo B G)
OSCAR (IRE) / FLAMING BRANDY (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA)
12st 2lbs Tara Finnegan
A.M. Kidd
 
11 RICHWELL (IRE) (11yo CH G)
WELL CHOSEN (GB) / MEADHBH STORM (IRE) / GLACIAL STORM (USA)
12st 2lbs J. Staunton
J. Staunton
 
12 SOLO CARGO (IRE) (10yo CH G)
SALUTINO (GER) / YOUNG MILLY (IRE) / ACCORDION (IRE)
12st 2lbs Kieran Purcell
Kieran Purcell
 
13 WELL BILL (IRE) (13yo B G)
OSCAR (IRE) / PERKANOD (IRE) / EXECUTIVE PERK (IRE)
12st 2lbs Claire Watson
Marshall Watson
 

Preview

MYRONS could return back between the flags here having acquitted himself well in the hunter chase sphere where he finished within five lengths of Ucello Conti at Thurles. That form would leave him as the one to beat in this. Oscar Academy goes in search of a hat-trick following his latest success at Bellurgan Park, whilst Solo Cargo and Clutch were also among the winners last time.

V. P. SHIELDS 5yo+ Adjacent Maiden

For Certified Hunters aged 5 years old and upwards, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers holding a valid Hunter Certificate to the following Hunts:- Co. Galway, North
Galway, East Galway, Co Clare, Co. Roscommon and Sligo. Mares Allowed 5lbs.
(Prize Money €1750: 1st €1225, 2nd €350, 3rd €175)
Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Mile

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 CANICALLHERALEX (IRE) (10yo B M)
MAHLER (GB) / COUSIN KIZZY (IRE) / TOULON (GB)
11st 12lbs Hard Times Syndicate
Norman Lee
 
2 FRIARY LAND (GB) (10yo B G)
SCHIAPARELLI (GER) / BROCHRUA (IRE) / HERNANDO (FR)
12st 2lbs Michael J. Ward
John Neilan
 
3 GO YEATS (IRE) (11yo B G)
YEATS (IRE) / KAY TULLY (GB) / KAHYASI (IRE)
11st 11lbs M.O. Cullinane
M.O. Cullinane
 
4 IMPERIAL MAN (IRE) (10yo B G)
GOLD WELL (GB) / STARY PIE (IRE) / FOURSTARS ALLSTAR (USA)
11st 11lbs Mike Neville & Martina King
Aengus King
 
5 MONEYFIRST (IRE) (10yo B G)
URBAN POET (USA) / COLVADA (GB) / NORTH COL (IRE)
11st 11lbs Amanda Finn
J.R. Finn
 
6 MUSTMEETFORAPINT (IRE) (12yo B G)
MUSTAMEET (USA) / DARIYBA (IRE) / KAHYASI (IRE)
11st 11lbs Eamonn Duggan
Niall Kelleher
 
7 PADDY BUNS (IRE) (10yo BR G)
ARAKAN (USA) / BETTY BECK (IRE) / WESTERNER (GB)
12st 2lbs Natalie Gilligan
Paul John Gilligan
 
8 RICHWELL (IRE) (11yo CH G)
WELL CHOSEN (GB) / MEADHBH STORM (IRE) / GLACIAL STORM (USA)
12st 2lbs J. Staunton
J. Staunton
 
9 ROCKIN ROXTOWN (IRE) (12yo B G)
SCORPION (IRE) / ROXTOWN (GB) / BERTOLINI (USA)
11st 12lbs Diarmuid Moloney
Joseph Ryan
 
10 THE SECRET ONE (GB) (11yo B G)
SAKHEE'S SECRET (GB) / CIRCADIAN RHYTHM (GB) / LUJAIN (USA)
11st 11lbs Donncha Duggan
Donncha Duggan
 
11 THINK OF ME (IRE) (15yo B M)
GERMANY (USA) / KATE'S LASS (IRE) / MONTELIMAR (USA)
11st 11lbs Christopher Moran
Brian Francis Cawley
 

Preview

MUSTMEETFORAPINT returned back to his best when he was only beaten by two lengths at Stowlin a fortnight ago, and the drop back into adjacent company could be rewarded here. Friary Land finished third on his penultimate start at Ballysteen and that should allow him to get competitive here, whilst Rockin Roxtown and Paddy Burns are others that could figure.
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