KIRKISTOWN

Gates Open: 10:30
First Race: 12:00
Admission Prices: £10
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Track Biography:

The North Down point-to-point moved to its current course at Kirkistown in 2006 and have held three meetings each season since then. The course is located towards the eastern side of the Ards Peninsula near the village of Portavogie.  It’s in an area that was used as an airfield during the war and hence is very flat and well drained.

Kirkistown is a very level left handed course run over a circuit just short of a mile. Runners jump two fences close to the spectator’s area and a further three along the back straight.

Our November fixture is normally the final meeting of the autumn calendar in the northern area. Conversely, our February and March fixtures are two of the earliest in the northern spring calendar.

Some of the leading graduates from our point-to-point include Simonsig, Petit Mouchoir & Agus A Vic.

Kirkistown Point-to-Point Races

Kirkistown,
Portavogie,
Co.Down
BT22 1AX


Contact Details

Yvonne Pearson  00 44 7795 262781
 

How To Get There

From Newtownards

Take the A20, signposted to Kircubbin/Portaferry. After Kircubbin turn left into the B173, signposted to Portavogie/Cloughey. Follow this road for about 3 miles and you will pass the Kirkistown Motor Racing Track on your left. After a further half mile you will see the entrance to our track on your left.

From Newry and south of the border

Take the A1 north to Hillsborough.  Then go through Hillsborough and follow the signs for Carryduff/Comber on the B178. Join the A21 and go through Comber to Newtownards. Follow the directions above from Newtownards. There is an alternative route using the Strangford to Portaferry ferry which is about 15 miles shorter.

From the West

Leave the M1 at Lisburn (junction 6). Take the A49 and then follow the signs for Carryduff/Comber on the B178. Join the A21 and go through Comber to Newtownards. Follow the directions above from Newtownards.

By Air

Our point-to-point is located an hour and a half from Belfast International airport and two and a half hours from Dublin airport.

Post Code

BT22 1EQ
 

Did You Know?

“Over 1,200 races on the track in Ireland & Britain were won by horses who had started their careers in an Irish Point-to-Point”.

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A Day At The Races

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Facilities

Combined with our free parking, we are lucky to have a clear viewing track where all race goers can get up close to the action with our final fence located close to the car park so you can enjoy the thrill of the action from the comfort of your car.

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

Food

In between races, spectators can avail of the catering options that we have on offer.

Our outside catering vendor offers a wide range of burgers, rolls, sausages and chips.
 

Beverages

For those looking for something to keep them warm, there will tea and coffee available throughout the day.

Our on site caterer will also have a selection of refreshments on offer.

For anyone looking for a little tipple, why not try a drink from our Gin Van which offers flavoured tonics along with a range of premium gins.

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.

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 Portavogie on your way to the races.

Amenities

Kirkistown point-to-point is an ideal day out for all the family, giving you the opportunity to sample the heart of national hunt racing. Admission is £10 with all children U16 free.

Kirkistown Motor Racing Circuit is a permanent motorsport circuit located next door to the point-to-point which is between the villages of Kirkistown and Portavogie, on the Ards Peninsula of County Down.

The circuit is owned and operated by the 500 Motor Racing Club of Ireland, who opened the circuit in 1953 on the site of the former RAF Kirkistown Royal Air Force airfield.
 

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Entries

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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 GOD HELP ME (FR) (4yo B G)
JOSHUA TREE (IRE) / NICOLSUD (FR) / LORD DU SUD (FR)		 11st 11lbs S.R.B. Crawford East Antrim (H)
S.R.B. Crawford		  
2 JACKPOT CAUVELIERE (FR) (4yo CH G)
KAMSIN (GER) / SENANQUE (IRE) / PIVOTAL (GB)		 11st 11lbs S.R.B. Crawford East Antrim (H)
S.R.B. Crawford		  
3 BALLYBRITTAS (IRE) (4yo B G)
CHAMPS ELYSEES (GB) / TCHOUINA (FR) / BROADWAY FLYER (USA)		 11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison Co.Down (S)
Caroline McCaldin		  
4 THUNDERHILL (IRE) (4yo B G)
ZOFFANY (IRE) / LENIENCY (IRE) / CAPE CROSS (IRE)		 11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison Mid-Antrim (H)
Colin S. McKeever		  
5 VICOMTE LE BRAVE (FR) (4yo GR G)
BRAVE MANSONNIEN (FR) / VIRGATA (FR) / TURGEON (USA)		 11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison Mid-Antrim (H)
Colin S. McKeever		  
6 WOGAN (IRE) (4yo B G)
MAXIOS (GB) / LEOPARDIN (GER) / AREION (GER)		 11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison Mid-Antrim (H)
Colin S. McKeever		  
7 ITS SAUL GOODMAN (IRE) (4yo B G)
CALIFET (FR) / ROYAL BRIDE (GB) / KAYF TARA (GB)		 11st 11lbs Matthew Kelly East Down (F)
Matthew Kelly		  
8 REINITINRUBY (IRE) (4yo B M)
LEADING LIGHT (IRE) / TIMON'S PRESENT (GB) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 6lbs Matthew Kelly East Down (F)
Matthew Kelly		  
9 DEPALMA (IRE) (4yo BR G)
OCOVANGO (GB) / WIND AND REIGN (IRE) / SCORPION (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Paul McKeon Island (F)
C.A. Murphy		  
10 STARCROSSED LOVER (IRE) (4yo B G)
PILLAR CORAL (GB) / VERONA'S SISTER (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 11st 11lbs Paul McKeon Island (F)
C.A. Murphy		  
11 ACHILLE DES ROCS (FR) (4yo B G)
COASTAL PATH (GB) / CYTI ROSE (FR) / SAGACITY (FR)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
12 INCITATUS (GER) (4yo GR G)
ADLERFLUG (GER) / INANYA (GER) / AREION (GER)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
13 JE SUIS SPECIAL (FR) (4yo B G)
DOCTOR DINO (FR) / ULTRA SPECIALE (FR) / ROBIN DES PRES (FR)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
14 LA HIGUERA (IRE) (4yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / OMYN SUPREME (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
15 BOLD PASSION (IRE) (4yo B G)
VADAMOS (FR) / SARAH ANN (IRE) / ORPEN (USA)		 11st 11lbs Warren Ewing East Antrim (H)
Warren Ewing		  
16 CHESNUT GROVE (IRE) (4yo CH G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / REGAL GIRL (IRE) / YEATS (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Alana Jane McGuinness Ward Union (S)
Ian Patrick Donoghue		  
17 HUMDILLA (IRE) (4yo CH G)
CHAMPS ELYSEES (GB) / NO ICE OR LEMON (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Gearoid Doyle Island (F)
Sean Thomas Doyle		  
18 JACOB'S LADDER (IRE) (4yo B G)
MOUNT NELSON (GB) / POCKET CALL (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 11st 11lbs Ian Buchanan Co.Down (S)
Peter Buchanan		  
19 KING DIAMOND (IRE) (4yo CH G)
DIAMOND BOY (FR) / WHO'S FOR TEA (IRE) / BEAT HOLLOW (GB)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership Island (F)
Cormac Doyle		  
20 MASTERBOY DAVIS (FR) (4yo B G)
DOCTOR DINO (FR) / TAMTAM DAVIS (FR) / ASTARABAD (USA)		 11st 11lbs Crocodile Pockets Syndicate Westmeath (F)
Gordon Elliott		  
21 OUR SHANE (IRE) (4yo B GR G)
KALANISI (IRE) / OH SO SMART (IRE) / TURGEON (USA)		 11st 11lbs Gary O'Hagan Kildare (F)
Ian McCarthy		  
22 PATRIOTIK (FR) (4yo B G)
BATHYRHON (GER) / SHOELESS (FR) / LE HAVRE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Donnchadh Doyle		  
23 WESTERN ABILITY (IRE) (4yo B G)
WESTERNER (GB) / ABILITY TO BURN (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs D.M. Christie Route (H)
D.M. Christie		  
24 ZHIVOTOV (IRE) (4yo B G)
SHOLOKHOV (IRE) / FACE THE PICTURE (IRE) / GAMUT (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Mary E. Doyle		  

Preview

PATRIOTIK was keeping on to good effect before coming down at the last in Tinahely when chasing home the subsequent 155,000stg seller Hawthorn Street. That likely sees him setting the standard from those with previous form. La Higuera finished fifth at Dromahane on his return, and the third and the fourth from that race have been sold for 150,000 and 200,000stg in recent weeks, whilst Ballybrittas was an eye-catcher at Loughanmore in the spring and can step forward from his stable debut at Portrush.

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

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 ALL LOVED UP (IRE) (8yo B M)
WINGED LOVE (IRE) / ROWDY EXIT (IRE) / EXIT TO NOWHERE (USA)		 11st 11lbs P.J. McCrickard Newry (H)
Liam Lennon		  
2 AMBUSH ANNIE (IRE) (6yo B BR M)
FAME AND GLORY (GB) / AMBUSH ANGEL (IRE) / DUSHYANTOR (USA)		 11st 11lbs Miss Sophie Bell Mid-Antrim (H)
S.R.B. Crawford		  
3 ESPRIT DE RUE (IRE) (5yo B M)
GETAWAY (GER) / CURRENTLY IN MILAN (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 11st 11lbs Treehouse Stables Partnership Kildare (F)
Alan Donoghue		  
4 GLENDAARS FORTUNE (IRE) (5yo CH M)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / GLENDARS BREEZE (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Frank Reynolds Kildare (F)
James A. Fahey		  
5 POLLY PARROT (IRE) (5yo BR M)
DOYEN (IRE) / COURTING WHITNEY (IRE) / WITNESS BOX (USA)		 11st 11lbs Andrew McCullough North Down (F)
Andrew McCullough		  
6 PROPHET SQUEEZE (IRE) (5yo B M)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / PROPHETS HONOR (FR) / HIGHEST HONOR (FR)		 11st 11lbs Sam Curling Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
7 SHUIL SIORAI (IRE) (6yo B M)
MOROZOV (USA) / SHUIL DIREACH (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Tom Keating Clonmel (H)
Tom Keating		  
8 SKY LUNA (IRE) (6yo B M)
SNOW SKY (GB) / BAY OF ISLANDS (IRE) / MOROZOV (USA)		 11st 11lbs Patrick T. Morrissey Suir Vale (H)
Patrick T. Morrissey		  
9 TARA BOE (IRE) (5yo CH M)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / GALILEE STAR (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 11lbs Jason De Ward Donegal (H)
Charlie Moore		  
10 TAXUS BACCATA (IRE) (5yo B M)
CALIFET (FR) / YEWTREE GIRL (IRE) / GAMUT (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Thomas C. Massey East Down (F)
B.R. Hamilton		  
11 WHISPER HILL (IRE) (5yo BR M)
ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL (USA) / FLIT THE COVE (IRE) / BALLA COVE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Mary Ferris Mid-Antrim (H)
S. Michael Millar		  

Preview

The returning GLENDAARS FORTUNE is certainly due a breakthrough maiden victory after three consecutive second-placed finishes last season and would be a deserving winner, but her chief danger Ambush Annie also comes into this having finished second in all three of her runs between the flags. That includes at Loughanmore last time on her stable debut, and she could be a bigger threat here. Prophet Squeeze, Sky Luna and All Loved Up all hold place claims.

TATTERSALLS NH 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 BALLYCHUCKY (IRE) (5yo CH G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / GLEAMING SPIRE (GB) / OVERBURY (IRE)		 12st 2lbs W.W. Dennison Mid-Antrim (H)
Colin S. McKeever		  
2 BALLYKELLY (IRE) (5yo CH G)
COASTAL PATH (GB) / ROSADAME (FR) / BONBON ROSE (FR)		 12st 2lbs W.W. Dennison Mid-Antrim (H)
Colin S. McKeever		  
3 CRESTHILL (IRE) (5yo B G)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / FASHION TARGET (IRE) / BROKEN HEARTED (IRE)		 12st 2lbs W.W. Dennison Mid-Antrim (H)
Colin S. McKeever		  
4 STERNPATE (GER) (5yo B G)
PROTECTIONIST (GER) / STERNSTUNDE (GER) / SIR WARREN (IRE)		 12st 2lbs W.W. Dennison Mid-Antrim (H)
Colin S. McKeever		  
5 FRISBY (IRE) (5yo B G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / JE T'AIME (IRE) / HERON ISLAND (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Paul Holden Kilkenny(F)
Ellmarie Holden		  
6 KENNY'S PARK (IRE) (5yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / KENNY'S GIRL (IRE) / MANDURO (GER)		 12st 2lbs Paul Holden Kilkenny(F)
Ellmarie Holden		  
7 SOME BRO (IRE) (5yo B G)
SAGEBURG (IRE) / SOME SISTER (IRE) / DR MASSINI (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Brenda Cunningham East Down (F)
B.R. Hamilton		  
8 TOLLYMORE (IRE) (5yo B G)
KALANISI (IRE) / PEARL DIAMOND (IRE) / ARCADIO (GER)		 12st 2lbs Brian Hamilton East Antrim (H)
B.R. Hamilton		  
9 BOTSWANA DELTA (IRE) (5yo B G)
OCOVANGO (GB) / CREGANE LASS (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 12st 2lbs T.A. O'Brien Clonmel (H)
Andrew Slattery		  
10 GLENCORP (IRE) (5yo CH G)
OCOVANGO (GB) / SHANNAGH RUN (IRE) / DENEL (FR)		 12st 2lbs Kieran McKay Mid-Antrim (H)
Gerald Quinn		  
11 KILLARD POINT (FR) (5yo B G)
KITKOU (FR) / ESTRELA ROSE (FR) / ROSEN KAVALIER (JPN)		 12st 2lbs Mary Turley East Down (F)
Patrick Eugene Turley		  
12 MYLENO (FR) (5yo GR G)
MARTALINE (GB) / MYLENA DU LUY (FR) / MARATHON (USA)		 12st 2lbs Warren Ewing East Antrim (H)
Warren Ewing		  
13 RAPID TIMES (IRE) (5yo B G)
BLUE BRESIL (FR) / LEMTARA BAY (GB) / KAYF TARA (GB)		 12st 2lbs Alan McCaldin Co.Down (S)
Caroline McCaldin		  
14 SPEEDY BOX (IRE) (5yo B G)
ARCADIO (GER) / NOSEY BOX (IRE) / WITNESS BOX (USA)		 12st 2lbs John Mooney Route (H)
Paul McAleese		  

Preview

KENNYS PARK only found one more experienced rival too good when making his debut at Borris House last Sunday, and if coping with the quick turnaround, this would look like a good opportunity for him to open his account. Some Bro fell at Lingstown most recently but did finish a close third at Moira in October, whilst Killard Point also finished placed most recently.

BAR ONE RACING 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 €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 BALLYCHUCKY (IRE) (5yo CH G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / GLEAMING SPIRE (GB) / OVERBURY (IRE)		 12st 2lbs W.W. Dennison Mid-Antrim (H)
Colin S. McKeever		  
2 CRESTHILL (IRE) (5yo B G)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / FASHION TARGET (IRE) / BROKEN HEARTED (IRE)		 12st 2lbs W.W. Dennison Mid-Antrim (H)
Colin S. McKeever		  
3 MILLFORD HILL (IRE) (5yo BR G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / WHICH THISTLE (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE)		 12st 2lbs W.W. Dennison Co.Down (S)
Caroline McCaldin		  
4 ARCTIC SKUA (IRE) (6yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / DEEP LILLY (GB) / GLACIAL STORM (USA)		 12st 2lbs Pam Halley Waterford (F)
V.L. Halley		  
5 JOHN THE SPARK (GB) (6yo B G)
TELESCOPE (IRE) / TALLY EM UP (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 12st 2lbs Stephen O'Connor Ward Union (S)
Ian Patrick Donoghue		  
6 KNOCKIEL SYNGE (IRE) (9yo B G)
MOROZOV (USA) / KNOCKIEL SPIRIT (IRE) / OVERBURY (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Hugh Mulvihill South Westmeath (H)
Peter J. Flood		  
7 KYLE VALLEY (IRE) (5yo B M)
DOYEN (IRE) / TOBRIGIDS (IRE) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB)		 11st 11lbs Caroline Doyle Shillelagh & District (F)
Sean Osborne		  
8 LOVE AND WISHES (IRE) (11yo B BR G)
WINGED LOVE (IRE) / DIXIES GEM (IRE) / ANZILLERO (GER)		 12st 2lbs J.J. Taylor Mid-Antrim (H)
Jamie A. Sloan		  
9 NENE RIVER (IRE) (5yo B G)
WESTERNER (GB) / PARSONS HALL (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Emmet Mullins Carlow Farmers (F)
Emmet Mullins		  
10 SIFAKA (IRE) (8yo GR G)
PRESENTING (GB) / ROSEY RAMBLER (IRE) / ROSELIER (FR)		 12st 2lbs D.M. Christie Fermanagh (H)
D.M. Christie		  
11 VOLEUR DE TERRES (IRE) (5yo B BR M)
OCOVANGO (GB) / MOONLIGHT WHISPERS (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 11lbs R.J. Armstrong Mid-Antrim (H)
Gerald Quinn		  
12 WINE AN DINE (GB) (6yo B G)
LEADING LIGHT (IRE) / THE WICKED KIPPER (GB) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs James Condon Clonmel (H)
James Condon		  

Preview

MILLFORD HILL beat a subsequent winner when opening his account at Moira back in October, and he looks capable of doubling up in this. John The Spark was another to get a breakthrough initial success on that Moira card, and he looked to have taken a step forward over the summer break. It would be no surprise to see him step up further here.

JAMES MURDOCH CONTRACTS 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.

(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 FERNS LOCK (GB) (6yo B G)
TELESCOPE (IRE) / RATTLIN (GB) / BOLLIN ERIC (GB)		 12st 2lbs Ray Nicholas Route (H)
D.M. Christie		  
2 WINGED LEADER (IRE) (9yo B G)
WINGED LOVE (IRE) / CLASSICAL BEAUTY (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)		 12st 2lbs S.J. Hegarty & Jennifer O'Kane Route (H)
D.M. Christie		  
3 BALLYCAIRN (IRE) (8yo B G)
FAME AND GLORY (GB) / EUROWINNER (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA)		 12st 2lbs Alan McCaldin Co.Down (S)
Caroline McCaldin		  
4 BRAESIDE (IRE) (9yo B G)
PRESENTING (GB) / THE KIDS DANTE (IRE) / PHARDANTE (FR)		 12st 2lbs Katy Nolan Wexford (F)
Susan O'Gorman		  
5 BRAWLER (IRE) (8yo B G)
TEOFILO (IRE) / RED AVIS (GB) / EXCEED AND EXCEL (AUS)		 12st 2lbs Oran McGill Route (H)
Gary McGill		  
6 JEREMY PASS (IRE) (8yo B G)
JEREMY (USA) / TOULON PASS (IRE) / TOULON (GB)		 12st 2lbs Sam Curling Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
7 MISTER WATSON (GB) (9yo B G)
MAWATHEEQ (USA) / ISLAND ODYSSEY (GB) / DANSILI (GB)		 12st 2lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
8 SHANTOU SHOW (IRE) (7yo B G)
SHANTOU (USA) / OSCAR SHOW (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Conor Mohan Mid-Antrim (H)
Noel C. Kelly		  
9 WOWSHAM (IRE) (8yo B G)
ELZAAM (AUS) / SHAMS WA MATAR (GB) / POLISH PRECEDENT (USA)		 12st 2lbs David A. Laverty East Antrim (H)
William Ross Crawford		  

Preview

There was no disguising the superiority that FERNS LOCK held over what was a very competitive field at Dromahane last month when he easily brushed aside subsequent winner Dinny Lacey on his return to action. The potentially reopposing Wowsham was over ten lengths behind him on that occasion, and he looks to be the class act in this. Shantou Show won his maiden around here in February, and he has gone from strength to strength since then, signing off on last season by finishing close to top hunter chasers Billaway and Vaucelet. He could make a big impression on his open debut.

FREEMANS FUELS 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 €1750: 1st €1225, 2nd €350, 3rd €175)

Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles  

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 ARCTIC SKUA (IRE) (6yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / DEEP LILLY (GB) / GLACIAL STORM (USA)		 12st 2lbs Pam Halley Waterford (F)
V.L. Halley		  
2 CROUCHING TIGER (IRE) (6yo B G)
PRESENTING (GB) / CHINA SKY (IRE) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB)		 12st 2lbs Sam Curling Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
3 DUNBOY LAD (IRE) (7yo B G)
NOTNOWCATO (GB) / ONE DECENT DOLLAR (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Norman McKnight Newry (H)
Neil McKnight		  
4 HITAK (FR) (6yo B G)
LAURO (GER) / PEPITTE (FR) / RAGMAR (FR)		 12st 2lbs Paul Holden Kilkenny(F)
Ellmarie Holden		  
5 HYMIE WEISS (IRE) (7yo CH G)
OCOVANGO (GB) / HAD TO BE DONE (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 12st 2lbs Patrick Raymond Powell Newry (H)
Liam Lennon		  
6 KELLYISCOOL (IRE) (9yo B G)
SCORPION (IRE) / HAPPY REUNION (IRE) / FANTASTIC LIGHT (USA)		 12st 2lbs Shauna Kelly Mid-Antrim (H)
Noel C. Kelly		  
7 MON MEILLEUR AMI (IRE) (6yo B G)
SAGEBURG (IRE) / CASTLEVENNON (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 12st 2lbs Treehouse Stables Partnership Kildare (F)
Alan Donoghue		  
8 PULSE OF CAMELOT (IRE) (6yo B G)
CAMELOT (GB) / CONTIGUOUS (USA) / DANZIG (USA)		 12st 2lbs James Devereux Killinick (H)
Vincent Devereux		  
9 SLIEVEHILL (IRE) (6yo BR G)
KAYF TARA (GB) / NURSE RATCHED (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 12st 2lbs Alan McCaldin Co.Down (S)
Caroline McCaldin		  
10 WALK EASY (IRE) (6yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / MADE EASY (IRE) / RUDIMENTARY (USA)		 12st 2lbs Tom Keating Clonmel (H)
Tom Keating		  

Preview

SLIEVEHILL had a subsequent maiden winner behind him when outrunning his starting price in a point-to-point bumper at Fairyhouse recently, and a return to this company should be rewarded here. Pulse Of Camelot is the danger following a career-best at Lingstown on his seasonal re-appearance, although he has an easier alternative at Tattersalls, which may leave Kellyiscool as the other threat.
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