QUAKERSTOWN

Gates Open: 12:30
First Race: 14:00
Admission Prices: €10 and free for U16's
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Track Biography:

Quakerstown Point-to-Point is run under the auspices of the Co Clare Hunt. The track is based at Quakerstown in Boston, Co Clare and is set against the backdrop of the majestic Burren.

Quakerstown has proved to be an excellent source of young talent in recent years with Cheltenham Festival Grade 1 winner, Champagne Fever starting his career with a win at this meeting in 2011.

Another exciting young talent to come from this meeting was Bacardys who went on to win the Grade 2 bumper at Aintree and the Grade 1 Deloitte Novice Hurdle in Leopardstown in 2017.

The 2016 meeting also saw the exciting Next Destination land the four year old maiden and he is now a multiple Graded winner over hurdles including a Grade 1 at Naas.

 

 


 

Quakerstown Point-to-Point Races

Quakerstown,

Boston,

Co. Clare

H91 AT2W

 

Contact Details

Paul O'Neill - 0879176243

 

How To Get There

By Road

From Galway/Kinvara
Follow the N18 towards Oranmore and remain on this road until you reach Gort. At the roundabout take the first exit onto Crowe Street. After 2.8km turn right and then follow 7.8km turn right following the road towards Tubber. Turn right in Tubber and continue along the road towards to Boston. Follow the signs to the Point to Point.

From Ballyvaughan:
Take the N67 out of the town towards Kinvara. Follow this road for 11 km and take a right turn followed by an immediate left turn to get on the road towards Boston. The racetrack will be on your right hand side.

From Dublin/Limerick/Shannon Airport/Ennis:
Take the M7 to Limerick. Continue on to the N18. Follow the M18. Take Exit 15 sign posted for Crusheen. At the roundabout take the second exit towards Crusheen. Once through Crusheen turn left towards Boston. Continue on this road until you see signs directing you into the race track on your left-hand side.

By Air

Quakerstown Point to Point is conveniently situated within 30 minutes of Shannon Airport. Then follow the above directions to reach the track.

Eircode

H91 AT2W

 

Did You Know?

“Dual Cheltenham Festival winner, Champagne Fever won his maiden at Quakerstown”.

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A Day At The Races

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Facilities

We have a number of excellent facilities at the track in addition to the above attractions which include:

•    Free Parking
•    Disabled parking and viewing area
•    Indoor Seated Pavilion
•    Food Stalls
•    Betting Ring
•    Portaloos including baby & toddler changing facilities & disabled access.
 

 

Food

We will have a number of food outlets located at the track for the day which will serve a wide range of hot and cold foods and snacks for our patrons to enjoy

Beverages

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

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

 

faqs

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

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

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

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

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

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

Amenities

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

There will be many wonderful free attractions such as a pony rides, face painting and bouncy castles. Other attractions that will appeal to the rest of the family are the dog show and terrier racing and a hunt members Pony race taking place after racing.

The Dog Show will have an entry fee of €3 per dog per class and there will be rosettes and trophies for the prize winners. There will also be food stalls and as part of the continued sponsorship deal the track will feature the Connolly’s RED MILLS Pavilion which will allow patrons to enjoy all the thrills of Point to Point racing with added comfort, refreshments & live racing from Fairyhouse. This year it will also feature a Jive dancing session with Tom Jive, which will encourage people to show off their dancing skills and win some fantastic spot prizes.

There is lots of competition in the style stakes with amazing prizes to be won by all the family. One of the main features of the day is the Most Appropriately Dressed Lady competition which has a prize fund of over €1,500 to the lucky winner. This amazing competition features prizes for the lucky winner from RED MILLS Store, Newbridge Silverware, County Boutique, Monsai, K2 Hair Salon, Chez Lee Beauty, Seoidin Jewellery, Flax in Bloom and Gretals Petals Florist.

Don’t worry the dashing men of the point to point scene have not been forgotten and there is a most appropriately dressed man prize worth over €500 which features prizes from RED MILLS Store, Patrick Bourke Menswear, Louis Copeland and 2 tickets to Punchestown Festival.

There is also a competition for the Best Accessory which features a prize fund of €400 which includes a bespoke hat from Margaret O’Connor Milliner as well as prizes from Burren Jewellery.

Judges on the day for these events will be top model Mary Lee of Chez Lee Beauty, Mandy Maher of Catwalk Modelling Agency and top milliner Margaret O’Connor.

There is a Bonny Baby competition judged by Leonora Carey and with an overall prize of a voucher for Bumble Bee Creations and a Thomond Pharmacy hamper. There are also a prize for the toddler category of a wonderful Hippomottie Learn to Dress Toy and a prize for the baby category of a Bumble Bee creations voucher.

Following the success of the Craft & Artisan Food Fair at the Easter Country festival last year, the committee hope to build on its success and this year it will again feature local crafts people and food producers selling a wide range of hand produced goods. There will be over fifteen stalls displaying the finest of local and Irish produced goods such as woodcraft, candles, jewellery, food and cakes.
 

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Entries

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GOFFS AINTREE 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 3 Miles  

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 MONT SINAI (FR) (4yo GR G)
BEAUMEC DE HOUELLE (FR) / DIYALA JUNIOR (FR) / LAVERON (GB)		 11st 11lbs W.B. Connors Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
2 WINNIE THE WHAT (IRE) (4yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / EEYORE (FR) / BERNEBEAU (FR)		 11st 11lbs W.B. Connors Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
3 MAX ATTACK (IRE) (4yo BL G)
MAXIOS (GB) / MILANESE QUEEN (GB) / MILAN (GB)		 11st 11lbs Alan Doyle Ballinagore (H)
Alan Doyle		  
4 TWENTYSIXSOLDIERS (IRE) (4yo B G)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / DIFFERENT APPROACH (IRE) / FAME AND GLORY (GB)		 11st 11lbs Alan Doyle Ballinagore (H)
Alan Doyle		  
5 AUGUSTAS LEGACY (IRE) (4yo B G)
SHIROCCO (GER) / AUGUSTA BAY (GB) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Matthew Flynn O'Connor Ballinagore (H)
Matthew Flynn O'Connor		  
6 AZIZI PARK (IRE) (4yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / ROC N ROE (IRE) / MAHLER (GB)		 11st 11lbs Matthew Flynn O'Connor Ballinagore (H)
Matthew Flynn O'Connor		  
7 LEAD OFFICER (GB) (4yo B G)
PLANTEUR (IRE) / ANGELS ANTICS (GB) / SCHIAPARELLI (GER)		 11st 11lbs Gaynestown Stud Partnership Killinick (H)
Jonathan M. Fogarty		  
8 MR TAMBOURINE (IRE) (4yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / MAY DULLEA (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Gaynestown Stud Partnership Killinick (H)
Jonathan M. Fogarty		  
9 LEXINGTON FLYER (IRE) (4yo B G)
ORDER OF ST GEORGE (IRE) / THANKS AWFULLY (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Jet Bloodstock Partnership East Antrim (H)
S.R.B. Crawford		  
10 MILORD D'ANJOU (FR) (4yo B BR G)
SPANISH MOON (USA) / ULTRA D'ANJOU (FR) / NONONITO (FR)		 11st 11lbs Jet Bloodstock Partnership Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
11 MISTRAL MANS (FR) (4yo B BR G)
GARY DU CHENET (FR) / BRISE DU SUD (FR) / DARAMSAR (FR)		 11st 11lbs Jet Bloodstock Partnership East Antrim (H)
S.R.B. Crawford		  
12 MILFORD ROAD (IRE) (4yo CH G)
JUKEBOX JURY (IRE) / PASCHALIA (IRE) / SEA THE STARS (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Tom Keating Clonmel (H)
Tom Keating		  
13 ZIP ZAP (IRE) (4yo B G)
ZAMBEZI SUN (GB) / ROSCO ROSE (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Tom Keating Clonmel (H)
Tom Keating		  
14 GLEBE HOUSE (IRE) (4yo B G)
POET'S WORD (IRE) / FOLLY DAT (IRE) / GENEROUS (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Matchmaker Syndicate Island (F)
Robert James		  
15 SHADOW OF DAWN (IRE) (4yo B G)
POET'S WORD (IRE) / OH SO FRISKY (FR) / AL NAMIX (FR)		 11st 11lbs Matchmaker Syndicate Island (F)
Robert James		  
16 SILENT RECKONING (IRE) (4yo B G)
VADAMOS (FR) / SAINT OR SINNER (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 11st 11lbs Matchmaker Syndicate Island (F)
Robert James		  
17 BACK THE PARK (IRE) (4yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / SUVRETTA (IRE) / YEATS (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
18 DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE (IRE) (4yo B G)
ORDER OF ST GEORGE (IRE) / DAMEFIRTH (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
19 MON MISSEL (FR) (4yo CH G)
GOLIATH DU BERLAIS (FR) / VIERGE SAINTE (FR) / ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR)		 11st 11lbs Jim O'Neill Ballinagore (H)
Jim O'Neill		  
20 NIYAS CHOICE (IRE) (4yo RO G)
SUCCESS DAYS (IRE) / LOHORT CASTLE (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Jim O'Neill Ballinagore (H)
Jim O'Neill		  
21 CRAIGSTOWN (IRE) (4yo B G)
VADAMOS (FR) / LOUGH COYNE (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA)		 11st 11lbs S.R.B. Crawford East Antrim (H)
S.R.B. Crawford		  
22 GRAND OEUVRE (FR) (4yo B G)
NO RISK AT ALL (FR) / GARMERITA (FR) / POLIGLOTE (GB)		 11st 11lbs Catherine Holden Co.Clare (H)
Derek O'Connor		  
23 GRAND SOUVERAIN (FR) (4yo B G)
CLOVIS DU BERLAIS (FR) / LA CHANCELIERE (FR) / SCALO (GB)		 11st 11lbs Margaret Bleahen Co.Clare (H)
Derek O'Connor		  
24 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		  
25 CONTAIN YOURSELF (IRE) (4yo B G)
TIRWANAKO (FR) / KATIE'S GEM (IRE) / DYLAN THOMAS (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Chris O'Donovan Duhallow (F)
John O'Donovan		  
26 CRYSTAL WINGS (IRE) (4yo B G)
CRYSTAL OCEAN (GB) / WINGED EMPRESS (IRE) / WINGED LOVE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs R Tector Wexford (F)
Robert Tector		  
27 JOIN THE KEW (IRE) (4yo B G)
KEW GARDENS (IRE) / WESTERN APPROACHES (GB) / WESTERNER (GB)		 11st 11lbs Aidan M. Murray Co.Galway(F)
Miss M. Harding		  
28 LESS OF UR LIP (IRE) (4yo B G)
IDAHO (IRE) / ALIZEE JAVILEX (FR) / LE FOU (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Jenny Walsh Killinick (H)
Benny Walsh		  
29 MAX TEMPO (IRE) (4yo BR G)
MAXIOS (GB) / CAJUN FIDDLE (IRE) / ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR)		 11st 11lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Mary E. Doyle		  
30 NATIVE SON (IRE) (4yo B G)
ORDER OF ST GEORGE (IRE) / BURNT TOAST (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 11lbs Gearoid O'Loughlin Island (F)
Gearoid O'Loughlin		  
31 RIPTIDE (IRE) (4yo B G)
GALILEO CHROME (IRE) / ROSE SHADOW (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 11lbs J. Staunton Co.Clare (H)
J. Staunton		  
32 SHANAVILL STORM (IRE) (4yo BR G)
MAXIOS (GB) / RARE DOLLAR (IRE) / BOB'S RETURN (IRE)		 11st 11lbs James Cousins Killinick (H)
James Cousins		  
33 WHATUSEEISWHATUGET (IRE) (4yo GR G)
KAMSIN (GER) / COURTING SHINNEY (GB) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Sam Curling Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  

Preview

Derek OConnor has saddled the last two winners of this race and he is well represented with three possible contenders, including an eye-catching newcomer in Grand Oeuvre who cost E190,000 at the store sales last year. His stablemates Grand Souverain and Matudi La Colmine both offered promise on debut, as too did the Tyrella runner-up Mon Missel.

TATTERSALLS CHELTENHAM APRIL SALE, DAN MCINERNEY & SONS & CONOR ENGINEERING 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 ATTACK OR DEFEND (IRE) (5yo CH G)
SHIROCCO (GER) / POPALONG (IRE) / LUSO (GB)		 12st 2lbs Sam Curling Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
2 HOLSHOT (FR) (5yo B G)
PASTORIUS (GER) / ROYALE CANAILLE (FR) / IRISH WELLS (FR)		 12st 2lbs Sam Curling Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
3 LUDOIS (FR) (5yo B G)
MONTMARTRE (FR) / PETERSBOURG (FR) / MANSONNIEN (FR)		 12st 2lbs Happy Valley Syndicate North Kerry (H)
Michael M. Mangan		  
4 WILLYAHAVEACUP (IRE) (5yo B G)
OCOVANGO (GB) / DOWN BY THE SEA (IRE) / FOURSTARS ALLSTAR (USA)		 12st 2lbs Happy Valley Syndicate North Kerry (H)
Michael M. Mangan		  
5 CROOKHAVEN (GB) (5yo B G)
JACK HOBBS (GB) / HOTT LIPS (GB) / MIDNIGHT LEGEND (GB)		 12st 2lbs Highfort Partnership 2 Muskerry (F)
John Joseph Murphy		  
6 LOOPY MAG (FR) (5yo CH G)
KAPGARDE (FR) / REINE DE L'AUNAY (FR) / VOLOCHINE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Highfort Partnership 2 Muskerry (F)
John Joseph Murphy		  
7 EXIT STRATEGY (IRE) (5yo CH G)
GETAWAY (GER) / ANNABALOO (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
8 GIVEMEACHANCE (IRE) (5yo CH G)
JET AWAY (GB) / SHANTOU POND (IRE) / SHANTOU (USA)		 12st 2lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
9 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		  
10 QUILL AND COIN (IRE) (5yo BR G)
POET'S WORD (IRE) / MARKET NICHE (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
11 CHAGGA PASSION (FR) (5yo B G)
BANDE (IRE) / DOUCEUR DU LARGE (FR) / CENTENNIAL (IRE)		 12st 2lbs J. Staunton Co.Clare (H)
J. Staunton		  
12 DYSART (GB) (5yo BL G)
FLAG OF HONOUR (IRE) / LADY HIGHT (FR) / TAKE RISKS (FR)		 12st 2lbs J. Staunton Co.Clare (H)
J. Staunton		  
13 SHAH (FR) (5yo B G)
WALZERTAKT (GER) / MINA HILL (FR) / GREEN TUNE (USA)		 12st 2lbs J. Staunton Co.Clare (H)
J. Staunton		  
14 MAN OF DISTINCTION (IRE) (5yo CH G)
WELL CHOSEN (GB) / POLLY PENHOW (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 12st 2lbs D.M. Forster Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
15 OCEAN WARRIOR (IRE) (5yo B G)
CRYSTAL OCEAN (GB) / CASTLEQUARTER STAR (IRE) / BLUEPRINT (IRE)		 12st 2lbs John Joseph Murphy Muskerry (F)
John Joseph Murphy		  
16 TEACH DHA MHILE (IRE) (5yo B G)
BLUE BRESIL (FR) / CHAMPAYNE LADY (IRE) / ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR)		 12st 2lbs Highfort Partnership 1 Muskerry (F)
John Joseph Murphy		  
17 COMMON SENSE (IRE) (5yo B G)
WORKFORCE (GB) / ALICIA'S CHARM (IRE) / EXECUTIVE PERK (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Deborah Halley Wexford (F)
Robert Tector		  
18 LASTBUTNOTLEASED (IRE) (5yo B G)
HARZAND (IRE) / PEGGY MADDOCK (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 12st 2lbs R Tector Wexford (F)
Robert Tector		  
19 BISHOP OF ROME (FR) (5yo B G)
ROMAN CANDLE (GB) / LOST MAIBY (FR) / LOST WORLD (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Nicki McCarthy Kildare (F)
Ian McCarthy		  
20 BUXEROLLES (FR) (5yo B G)
NO RISK AT ALL (FR) / CAPRIKA ROYALE (FR) / KAPGARDE (FR)		 12st 2lbs Monbeg Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Donnchadh Doyle		  
21 CHAPEL GATE (IRE) (5yo B G)
ORDER OF ST GEORGE (IRE) / SINCERE GESTURE (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 12st 2lbs Aidan M. Murray Co.Galway(F)
Miss M. Harding		  
22 CHARLIE WHIZZBANG (IRE) (5yo B G)
DOYEN (IRE) / NIGHTLYNX (IRE) / AMILYNX (FR)		 12st 2lbs Chris O'Donovan Duhallow (F)
John O'Donovan		  
23 CLEAR THE WAY (IRE) (5yo CH G)
GETAWAY (GER) / CONSUELITA (GB) / SINGSPIEL (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Busher Bloodstock & Crossgales Stables Partnership Killinick (H)
Benny Walsh		  
24 COMMON PEOPLE (IRE) (5yo B G)
YEATS (IRE) / CROISE NAOFA (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 12st 2lbs Tom Keating Clonmel (H)
Tom Keating		  
25 FACING THE LIONS (FR) (5yo B G)
FRONTIERSMAN (GB) / NOVELLARA (GB) / SADLER'S WELLS (USA)		 12st 2lbs Johnny C. Hurley Killeagh (H)
Johnny C. Hurley		  
26 KILTINAN (IRE) (5yo B G)
BUCK'S BOUM (FR) / BINOCLINE (FR) / MARTALINE (GB)		 12st 2lbs Mrs Sharon Slattery Clonmel (H)
Andrew Slattery		  
27 LYRICAL PARK (IRE) (5yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / LYRICAL THEATRE (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Gearoid O'Loughlin Island (F)
Gearoid O'Loughlin		  
28 MASKED DU LUY (FR) (5yo BR G)
MASKED MARVEL (GB) / QUINTALEA (FR) / SAINT DES SAINTS (FR)		 12st 2lbs Thomas Noel Bennett Ballinagore (H)
R.P. Rath		  
29 MIND ERASER (GB) (5yo CH G)
JACK HOBBS (GB) / CHEQUERED VIEW (GB) / PASSING GLANCE (GB)		 12st 2lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Mary E. Doyle		  
30 MINDYOURHEADMIKE (IRE) (5yo B G)
POET'S WORD (IRE) / TRAFFIC LIGHTS (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 12st 2lbs Terence O'Brien United Hunt (F)
Terence O'Brien		  
31 MINELLA BLIZZARD (IRE) (5yo BR G)
GETAWAY (GER) / DREAMTIDE (GB) / CHAMPS ELYSEES (GB)		 12st 2lbs John Nallen Tipperary (F)
John Nallen		  
32 ORDER OF THE KING (IRE) (5yo B G)
ORDER OF ST GEORGE (IRE) / PRINCESS DANTE (IRE) / SCORPION (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Aengus King Co.Clare (H)
Aengus King		  
33 ROSSBRIN (IRE) (5yo B G)
ORDER OF ST GEORGE (IRE) / PASSMORE (GB) / PASSING GLANCE (GB)		 12st 2lbs Roisin Hickey Tipperary (F)
Roisin Hickey		  
34 SANKOFA (IRE) (5yo B G)
LINDA'S LAD (GB) / ROSIE LEA (FR) / MANDURO (GER)		 12st 2lbs Anna Stokes Tipperary (F)
N. Stokes		  
35 SHEEN FALLS (GB) (5yo B G)
DARTMOUTH (GB) / THEATRE BELLE (GB) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Three Dudes Syndicate Co.Clare (H)
Paurick O'Connor		  
36 SITTIN ONA FORTUNE (IRE) (5yo B G)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / NOW LET GO (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 12st 2lbs Know When to Foal'em Syndicate Killinick (H)
Mark J. Scallan		  
37 TRIBAL THUNDER (GB) (5yo CH G)
GENTLEWAVE (IRE) / MADAME BLEUE (GB) / SIR HARRY LEWIS (USA)		 12st 2lbs Damian Murray & Dominic Murphy Co.Clare (H)
Brian Hassett		  
38 WEST END JEFF (IRE) (5yo B G)
WESTERNER (GB) / FREEFAIRNGENUINE (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Jeff Murphy Coolnakilla (H)
David P. Murphy		  

Preview

It could be hard to look beyond HOLSHOT in this following consecutive runners-up efforts, as he has had the misfortune of bumping into two nice types at Ballindenisk and Lisronagh. A deserved opening success could come here for him. Common Sense chased home a subsequent sales topper at Ballyvodock, and all four horses who finished behind him have since finished placed, which bodes well for his chances, whilst Common People and the returning Chagga Passion are others that would have to be respected.

ITBA & TURKEY TROTTERS 5&6yo Mares Maiden

Maiden Race For 5 & 6-Y-O Mares
 
For Certified Hunters aged 5 and 6 years old, 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 HELLO BELOW (IRE) (5yo B M)
HARZAND (IRE) / SURTEE DU BERLAIS (IRE) / HIGH CHAPARRAL (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
2 SILVERADO BLUE (IRE) (5yo B M)
BLUE BRESIL (FR) / BELUCKYAGAIN (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
3 WHAT'SHERNAME (FR) (5yo CH M)
NIRVANA DU BERLAIS (FR) / PLAYA DU CHARMIL (FR) / SAINT DES SAINTS (FR)		 11st 11lbs Miss. Maria Kavanagh Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
4 AGUSTA DIAMOND (IRE) (5yo B M)
DIAMOND BOY (FR) / PROMISES PROMISES (IRE) / WINDSOR KNOT (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Augusta Diamond Partnership Kildare (F)
Ross O'Sullivan		  
5 AR AGHAIDH LEAT (IRE) (5yo B M)
SHIROCCO (GER) / LISS A CHROI (IRE) / EXIT TO NOWHERE (USA)		 11st 11lbs Ar Aghaidh Leat Partnership Kildare (F)
Ross O'Sullivan		  
6 EASTWESTCONNECTION (IRE) (5yo B M)
WESTERNER (GB) / LILY ROCK (IRE) / EXIT TO NOWHERE (USA)		 11st 11lbs Leo Matheson Co.Sligo (H)
Mark Michael McNiff		  
7 HOWYASOX (IRE) (6yo B M)
MOUNT NELSON (GB) / NELL AHERNE (IRE) / YEATS (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Miriam Queally Lismore (H)
John Queally		  
8 KAYLASJET (IRE) (5yo CH M)
JET AWAY (GB) / TENTORE BABY (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 11st 11lbs M.O. Quigley Suir Vale (H)
M.O. Quigley		  
9 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		  
10 NO BRAINER (GB) (5yo B M)
TELESCOPE (IRE) / NARANJA (GB) / BLACK SAM BELLAMY (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Tom Keating Clonmel (H)
Tom Keating		  
11 POPPIES IN JULY (IRE) (5yo BR M)
POET'S WORD (IRE) / ADATARA (IRE) / CELTIC SWING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Liam Mulryan United Hunt (F)
Terence O'Brien		  
12 PRINCESS AVEEN (IRE) (5yo RO M)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / OH SO SMART (IRE) / TURGEON (USA)		 11st 11lbs Gary O'Hagan Kildare (F)
Ian McCarthy		  
13 RHYTHM OF A DANCER (IRE) (5yo B M)
ORDER OF ST GEORGE (IRE) / DAINTY DAISEY (IRE) / PASTORAL PURSUITS (GB)		 11st 11lbs Bridge Stables Partnership Ballinagore (H)
Grace Kelly		  
14 SANDVALLEYPARK (IRE) (5yo B M)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / MSMILAN (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 11st 11lbs Abbie & Anna O'Neill Killeady (H)
Robert Tyner		  
15 SILK BUDS (IRE) (5yo B M)
AFFINISEA (IRE) / AZAILA (GB) / HALLING (USA)		 11st 11lbs Peter J. Flood South Westmeath (H)
Peter J. Flood		  
16 STRAIGHTUPSIDEWAYS (IRE) (5yo B M)
POET'S WORD (IRE) / AUNT KATE (IRE) / KAYF TARA (GB)		 11st 11lbs Ray Fitzgerald West Waterford (F)
James William Hannon		  
17 THE OCEAN QUEEN (IRE) (5yo B M)
ORDER OF ST GEORGE (IRE) / FOUR WIVES (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs William Bates Killinick (H)
Mark J. Scallan		  

Preview

POPPIES IN JULY did well to finish third at Monksgrange on her debut just under a year ago as she made a number of mistakes over the three-mile trip, and with a cleaner round of jumping, she would not have to find much improvement to get her head in front. Princess Aveen only came up second best to a more experienced rival at Tyrella last month, whilst The Ocean Queen and Leading Rose are others who bring placed form into this.

CONNOLLYS RED MILLS Ladies Open

Open Lightweight Race Lady 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.

(Prize Money €1850: 1st €1295, 2nd €370, 3rd €185)
Weights: 11st 11lbs About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 ROUTINE EXCELLENCE (IRE) (10yo B G)
GETAWAY (GER) / WELL COMPOSED (IRE) / BACH (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Gerard Anthony Spain Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
2 THE GREAT UNKNOWN (IRE) (7yo B M)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / QUEENS GESTURE (IRE) / GETAWAY (GER)		 11st 6lbs Adelia Greer Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
3 AISLING'S COURT (IRE) (7yo CH M)
DOYEN (IRE) / MARBLE MEMORY (IRE) / FRUITS OF LOVE (USA)		 11st 6lbs Gerard Nihill Co.Clare (H)
Niall Kelleher		  
4 FAKIERA (FR) (11yo B BR G)
COKORIKO (FR) / STELLA D'ENGILBERT (FR) / NETWORK (GER)		 11st 11lbs Eanna Griffin Nore Vale (H)
Eoin Griffin		  
5 FOUNTAIN HOUSE (IRE) (8yo B G)
LUCKY SPEED (IRE) / CABRA CRUIZOR (IRE) / SWIFT GULLIVER (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Nicki McCarthy Kildare (F)
Ian McCarthy		  
6 FR GILLIGANSVOYGE (GB) (13yo B G)
YEATS (IRE) / MAIDEN VOYAGE (GB) / SLIP ANCHOR (GB)		 11st 11lbs Richard Farrell Kildare (F)
John G. Carr		  
7 IN EXCELSIS DEO (FR) (8yo B G)
SADDEX (GB) / GRATIA PLENA (FR) / SOLID ILLUSION (USA)		 11st 11lbs Enda Bolger Co.Limerick (F)
Enda Bolger		  
8 KEEP ME POSTED (IRE) (9yo B G)
SHIROCCO (GER) / CANITELLYOU (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Claire Costello Co.Clare (H)
Thomas S. Costello		  
9 KING ALEX (FR) (12yo B G)
BORN KING (JPN) / QUEEN RUNNING (FR) / CADOUDAL (FR)		 11st 11lbs Chloe Ahern United Hunt (F)
Garrett J. Ahern		  
10 PAT COYNE (IRE) (12yo GR G)
FAIRLY RANSOM (USA) / IMOGENS FANCY (IRE) / TAIPAN (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Miriam Queally Lismore (H)
John Queally		  
11 RASIYM (FR) (11yo B G)
RELIABLE MAN (GB) / RAIYSINA (GB) / ZAMINDAR (USA)		 11st 11lbs Sharon Dunphy Duhallow (F)
Sharon Dunphy		  
12 TULLYBEG (IRE) (11yo CH G)
SHOLOKHOV (IRE) / VERNEY ROE (IRE) / VINNIE ROE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Sean Moran Meath (F)
Brian M. McMahon		  
13 WHAT PATH (FR) (9yo B G)
COASTAL PATH (GB) / QUOI D'AUTRE (FR) / ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR)		 11st 11lbs John W. Griffin North Kerry (H)
Michael M. Mangan		  

Preview

THE GREAT UNKNOWN has an easier option at Loughanmore 24 hours earlier, but if bypassing that to come here, she would still look like the one to beat, having gone through the season unbeaten, including a couple of notable defeats of geldings earlier in the year. Fountain House brought up his third consecutive win at Oldcastle just last Sunday, but could make a swift bid to add to it, and he did get the better of What Path at Lingstown, whilst King Alex should be a more competitive force back between the flags.

LOCAL BOOKMAKERS, (DINNY GOULD, P & N CASEY, O'NEILL BOOKMAKERS) & AENGUS KING RACING 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 CHARLES THE BOLD (IRE) (6yo B G)
MAHLER (GB) / FU'S LEGEND (IRE) / PISTOLET BLEU (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Yvonne Cleary Co.Clare (H)
J. Staunton		  
2 ONEDAYMAYBE (IRE) (6yo B G)
OCOVANGO (GB) / MONTECATENO (IRE) / LUSO (GB)		 12st 2lbs J. Staunton Co.Clare (H)
J. Staunton		  
3 A MERRY WALK (IRE) (6yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / MERRY HEART (IRE) / BROKEN HEARTED (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Brett Merry Co.Clare (H)
Brian Hassett		  
4 CHAMPAGNE ORDER (IRE) (6yo B G)
ORDER OF ST GEORGE (IRE) / HANORA O'BRIEN (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA)		 12st 2lbs Roisin Hickey Tipperary (F)
Roisin Hickey		  
5 CLONSAST (IRE) (6yo B G)
MALINAS (GER) / VICKEETO (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Teresa Flood Kildare (F)
Peter J. Flood		  
6 EDDIEROCKET (IRE) (8yo CH G)
SANS FRONTIERES (IRE) / COOL ARTICLE (IRE) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB)		 12st 2lbs Edward Naughton Co.Clare (H)
Norman Lee		  
7 KASPAR DES BORDES (FR) (6yo B G)
COKORIKO (FR) / BARAKA DES BORDES (FR) / NICKNAME (FR)		 12st 2lbs No Closing Time Syndicate North Kerry (H)
Eoin C. McCarthy		  
8 KILLARNEY (FR) (6yo BR G)
MANDURO (GER) / TUMAVUE (FR) / DOM ALCO (FR)		 12st 2lbs John J Costello Co.Clare (H)
John J Costello		  
9 KILLOWEN HOUSE (IRE) (6yo B G)
YEATS (IRE) / THE LAST BANK (IRE) / PHARDANTE (FR)		 12st 2lbs D.J. Ryan North Galway (F)
D.J. Ryan		  
10 MYRALEIGHBLUEBIKE (IRE) (7yo CH G)
IMPERIAL MONARCH (IRE) / PURE HONEY (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 12st 2lbs Noel F. Glynn Co.Clare (H)
Noel F. Glynn		  
11 PAGIMS DU BRIZAIS (FR) (6yo B G)
MANATEE (GB) / GOT SILVER (FR) / SILVER FROST (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Nicki McCarthy Kildare (F)
Ian McCarthy		  
12 PROUD AS PUNCH (IRE) (6yo CH G)
CASAMENTO (IRE) / DENHAM SOUND (GB) / CHAMPS ELYSEES (GB)		 12st 2lbs McCarthy's Garryduff Partnership North Kerry (H)
Anthony David Bustin		  
13 SCREEN DOOR SLAMS (FR) (6yo B G)
NOM DE D'LA (FR) / ORO JULIA (FR) / ANABAA (USA)		 12st 2lbs Daniel Kelly Island (F)
Brian M. McMahon		  
14 VICOMTE LE BRAVE (FR) (7yo GR G)
BRAVE MANSONNIEN (FR) / VIRGATA (FR) / TURGEON (USA)		 12st 2lbs W.W. Dennison Mid-Antrim (H)
Sam Curling		  
15 ZAMBEZI MOON (IRE) (6yo CH G)
ZAMBEZI SUN (GB) / BLACKWATER BRIDE (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB)		 12st 2lbs Pat Culloty Coolnakilla (H)
David R. Barry		  

Preview

KASPAR DES BORDES was clearly well fancied ahead of his debut in Ballycahane last month, as he was backed into favouritism. His supporters may have left their money behind on that occasion, but he still finished a promising third, and they could get compensation in this. Champagne Order took a big step forward from his debut to finish second at Ballynoe and is an obvious danger, ahead of the returning Myraleighbluebike.

THE OCONNOR FAMILY & HALPINS SOLO SERVICE STATION 5yo+Confined Maiden

Maiden Race For 5-Y-O & Upwards - Confined (of €2000 )

For Certified Hunters aged 5 years old and upwards only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers holding a valid Hunter Certificate to the Co. Clare Hunt. Mares Allowed 5lbs.

Weights: 12st 2lbs
About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 DISCRETE (IRE) (5yo B G)
SUCCESS DAYS (IRE) / GLEANN OG (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Carol O'Connor Co.Clare (H)
Derek O'Connor		  
2 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		  
3 DYSART (GB) (5yo BL G)
FLAG OF HONOUR (IRE) / LADY HIGHT (FR) / TAKE RISKS (FR)		 12st 2lbs J. Staunton Co.Clare (H)
J. Staunton		  
4 ONEDAYMAYBE (IRE) (6yo B G)
OCOVANGO (GB) / MONTECATENO (IRE) / LUSO (GB)		 12st 2lbs J. Staunton Co.Clare (H)
J. Staunton		  
5 BACK IN FAVOUR (IRE) (5yo B M)
SHIROCCO (GER) / ALL FOR LUCK (IRE) / HIGH CHAPARRAL (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Latin Partnership Co.Clare (H)
Derek O'Connor		  
6 EDDIEROCKET (IRE) (8yo CH G)
SANS FRONTIERES (IRE) / COOL ARTICLE (IRE) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB)		 12st 2lbs Edward Naughton Co.Clare (H)
Norman Lee		  
7 FINNFARAWAY (GB) (9yo B G)
SCHIAPARELLI (GER) / PLAYHARA (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Patrick J. F. Hassett Co.Clare (H)
Patrick J. F. Hassett		  
8 KILLARNEY (FR) (6yo BR G)
MANDURO (GER) / TUMAVUE (FR) / DOM ALCO (FR)		 12st 2lbs John J Costello Co.Clare (H)
John J Costello		  
9 MADE FOR ACTION (IRE) (5yo B G)
ORDER OF ST GEORGE (IRE) / MADE TO MOVE (IRE) / YEATS (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Send Him Down Syndicate Co.Clare (H)
Anthony G. Costello		  
10 MERCS AND PERKS (IRE) (6yo B G)
SHOLOKHOV (IRE) / LADY DOVE (IRE) / ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR)		 12st 2lbs Three Dudes Syndicate Co.Clare (H)
Paurick O'Connor		  
11 MYRALEIGHBLUEBIKE (IRE) (7yo CH G)
IMPERIAL MONARCH (IRE) / PURE HONEY (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 12st 2lbs Noel F. Glynn Co.Clare (H)
Noel F. Glynn		  
12 PHOENIX ARIZONA (IRE) (7yo B G)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / BROKEN SUNRISE (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 12st 2lbs Janeanne O'Neill Co.Clare (H)
John F. O'Neill		  
13 UTTER CONFUSION (IRE) (5yo B G)
LIBERTARIAN (GB) / CHRISTDALO (IRE) / GLACIAL STORM (USA)		 12st 2lbs Aengus King Co.Clare (H)
Aengus King		  

Preview

A chance is taken on MERCS AND PERCS in this. He will need to bounce back from a disappointment in Ballycrystal last time, but there was plenty of promise to be taken from his opening two efforts. Discrete is one of three Derek OConnor-trained runners who could attempt to give the local handler back-to-back victories in this race, and he made his debut around here in November when finishing third in a four-year-old maiden. The drop in grade should stand to him here, as is the case with Phoenix Arizona, who was last seen contesting the Grade 3 Monksfield Novices Hurdle at Navan.
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