TINAHELY

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

Point-to-Point racing has a long and rich history at the scenic location of Fairwood Park, Tinahely, since 1989. Fairwood Park also plays host to the Tinahely Agricultural Show each summer which is one of Ireland's longest running agricultural show.

Jamie Codd, who is the second winning-most point-to-point rider in the history of the sport became the first modern day rider to ride all six winners on the one card at Tinahely in October 2011.

Previous track winners to have won at Tinahely include former Grade One winner Fundamentalist and Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up On His Own.

Tinahely is situated in the heart of the Wicklow countryside, the garden of Ireland. Located just an hour and half from the bustle of Dublin city, Tinahely is a pretty village in south west Wicklow that offers a variety of walking opportunities and a gateway to the beautiful Irish landscape.

Tinahely Point-to-Point Races

Fairwood,
Tinahely,
Co. Wicklow
Y14 X523

 

Contact
Mary Byrne -086 3932745


How To Get There

By Road

From Dublin – Take the M50 southbound and turn onto the M11. At Junction 16, take the R772 to Rathnew. Continue on the R752/753 where the track will be sign posted.

From Waterford – Take the N9 until junction 5 where you need to take the N80 exit for Carlow/Rosslare.

By Air

Tinahely point-to-point is located an hour and forty minutes from Dublin airport.

Eircode:

Y14 X523

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

Our car parking area is situated beside to the track which offers race goers the chance to get close to the action without having to leave their car. This also provides an ideal spot to enjoy a picnic while you enjoy the racing.

Disabled toilet facilities are also provided at the track.

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

Food

Our outside food caterers are located beside the parade ring and bookies which means you don’t have to venture too far from the action to purchase some snacks.

You can choose from an array of hot food options such as burgers and chips to bacon and sausage rolls as well as confectionaries for children of which all are reasonably priced.

Beverages

Race goers can purchase teas and coffees and soft drinks from our outside catering outlet.

faqs

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

No, we do not have an official dress code we just advise our race goers to stay warm and dry for your days racing and to prepare yourself for all types of Irish weather.

Dogs are very welcome, but need to be kept on a lead at all times.

Yes, we welcome visitors to bring their own picnics or refreshments. We also have a range of catering options on course if you don't fancy packing a picnic for the day.

At our point-to-point, we are lucky to have wide open spaces for children to play in a safe environment.

No we do not provide an ATM so we recommend that you make a stop at the ATM in Tinahely village on your way to the races.

Amenities

Tinahely point-to-point is the perfect day out for the family in the heart of the Irish countryside. An added bonus for parents is that all children U16 have free admission.

Our point-to-point is located under an hour from the picturesque Glendalough and Glenmacnass Waterfall North of Laragh on the Sally Gap Road.

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Entries

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MERCEDES BENZ IRELAND 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 CALL ME LEGEND (IRE) (4yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / MORNING LEGEND (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA)		 11st 6lbs Harley Dean Dunne Island (F)
Harley Dean Dunne		  
2 DAWES POINT (IRE) (4yo B G)
IDAHO (IRE) / LA SENTINELLE (FR) / SAGACITY (FR)		 11st 6lbs Harley Dean Dunne Island (F)
Harley Dean Dunne		  
3 KHAFRE (FR) (4yo B G)
CIMA DE TRIOMPHE (IRE) / BEYONCE DU LYS (FR) / NICKNAME (FR)		 11st 6lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
4 KIR DES ISSARDS (FR) (4yo GR G)
RAJSAMAN (FR) / SABOUM (FR) / ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR)		 11st 6lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
5 MY LIFE BE LIKE (IRE) (4yo BR G)
GETAWAY (GER) / GRANNY YEATS (IRE) / YEATS (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
6 STRAITFROMTEXAS (IRE) (4yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / WELL TUNED (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
7 EMPIRE SOLDIER (IRE) (4yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / FINTARA (IRE) / KAYF TARA (GB)		 11st 6lbs Denis Paul Murphy Ballinagore (H)
Denis Paul Murphy		  
8 GAELIC PRIDE (SPA) (4yo B G)
KOOL KOMPANY (IRE) / SAHABAH (USA) / SWAIN (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Denis Paul Murphy Ballinagore (H)
Denis Paul Murphy		  
9 JIMMY MANGO (IRE) (4yo B G)
MIZZOU (IRE) / ME JULIE (GB) / KAYF TARA (GB)		 11st 6lbs Redbridge Stables Killinick (H)
Michael R. Murphy		  
10 SHINING MARBLE (IRE) (4yo B G)
MAHLER (GB) / ROYAL MARBLE (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB)		 11st 6lbs Redbridge Stables Killinick (H)
Michael R. Murphy		  
11 DIAMOND FLUSH (IRE) (4yo BR G)
DIAMOND BOY (FR) / SHANTOU SHIPPER (IRE) / SHANTOU (USA)		 11st 6lbs James P. Dunne Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
12 FAR FROM HOME (IRE) (4yo B G)
DOYEN (IRE) / GALLANT EXPRESS (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 6lbs Denis Paul Murphy Ballinagore (H)
Denis Paul Murphy		  
13 BALLYREDINKINGSTON (IRE) (4yo GR G)
KINGSTON HILL (GB) / LISS NA TINTRI (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 6lbs Tom Keating Clonmel (H)
Tom Keating		  
14 IMPERFECTLYPERFECT (IRE) (4yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / BALLYKNOCK HILL (IRE) / INDIAN DANEHILL (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Matthew Flynn O'Connor Ballinagore (H)
Matthew Flynn O'Connor		  
15 PADDY MOANS (IRE) (4yo B G)
MAHLER (GB) / DELTA FORTY (GB) / ALFLORA (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Jenny Walsh Killinick (H)
Benny Walsh		  
16 SKY AND SAND (IRE) (4yo B G)
WESTERNER (GB) / ALLISS (IRE) / GETAWAY (GER)		 11st 6lbs Gaynestown Stud Partnership Killinick (H)
Jonathan M. Fogarty		  
17 TAKE CHANCE (FR) (4yo B G)
NO RISK AT ALL (FR) / SAALEWUSTE (GER) / NEXT DESERT (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership Island (F)
Cormac Doyle		  
18 THANKYOUANDPLEASE (FR) (4yo B G)
AUTHORIZED (IRE) / MALAWA (FR) / KINGSALSA (USA)		 11st 6lbs Monbeg Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Donnchadh Doyle		  
19 TINKING MAN (IRE) (4yo CH G)
SHIROCCO (GER) / NOTWHATYOUTHINK (IRE) / DOYEN (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Caitriona Goff Island (F)
Michael Goff		  

Preview

There was strong confidence behind MY LIFE BE LIKE ahead of his debut at Curraghmore last month. He was the subject of market support and was sent off as the odds-on favourite before ultimately finishing third. Sky And Sand finished a close fifth in a tactical Loughrea maiden, and it would be no surprise to see him get closer here, whilst Gaelic Prise and Take Chance are others with claims.

T. SWAINE & SONS LTD 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 CHORALISED (IRE) (8yo BR M)
VOCALISED (USA) / MUININ (IRE) / TEOFILO (IRE)		 11st 6lbs David Chawke South County Dublin(H)
David Chawke		  
2 JOLLIE COSMOS (IRE) (8yo BR M)
ARCTIC COSMOS (USA) / JOLLIE PRINCESS (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Martin J. Molloy Shillelagh & District (F)
P.J. Rothwell		  
3 LATE NIGHT DRAMA (GB) (5yo B M)
YEATS (IRE) / KATE HILL DANCER (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 6lbs Monbeg Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Donnchadh Doyle		  
4 NANNY BETTY (IRE) (5yo CH M)
OCOVANGO (GB) / RESERVE THE RIGHT (IRE) / DOUBLE ECLIPSE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Tom Power & Annette Lawlor Shillelagh & District (F)
John Patrick Walsh		  
5 OUR GIRL SAL (IRE) (6yo B M)
SHOLOKHOV (IRE) / MISS MAYBERRY (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA)		 11st 6lbs David Lyons Carlow Farmers (F)
Aidan Fitzgerald		  
6 SHIROCCO QUEEN (IRE) (7yo B M)
SHIROCCO (GER) / ROULETTA (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 11lbs Ballydonagh Syndicate Bray (H)
Gerard Lawless		  
7 SURVIVORS SISTER (IRE) (5yo B M)
MOUNT NELSON (GB) / PALE FACE (IRE) / HIGH CHAPARRAL (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership Island (F)
Cormac Doyle		  

Preview

The 87-rated hurdler OUR GIRL SAL returns to the pointing fields having been placed three times over hurdles, and that experience could give her the edge on what is also her stable debut. Jollie Cosmos has finished second on all three previous appearances around here including against geldings last month, whilst Survivors Sister has filled that runners-up spot in each of her two most recent starts.

NEWTOWN SAND & GRAVEL, KAVANAGH TARMAC LTD & D. W. OTOOLE SOLICITOR 5&6yo Geldings Maiden

Maiden Race For 5 & 6-Y-O Geldings
 
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 D JOURNEY MAN (IRE) (5yo B G)
DIAMOND BOY (FR) / DAY'S OVER (GB) / OVERBURY (IRE)		 12st 2lbs William P. Murphy Carlow Farmers (F)
William P. Murphy		  
2 REVOLUT NED (IRE) (5yo B G)
DOYEN (IRE) / GORGEOUS KATE (IRE) / WESTERNER (GB)		 12st 2lbs William P. Murphy Carlow Farmers (F)
William P. Murphy		  
3 JUMP STYLE (FR) (5yo CH G)
MASKED MARVEL (GB) / DONA PRIA (FR) / PRIOLO (USA)		 12st 2lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
4 NOT SO DAINTY (IRE) (5yo B G)
MAHLER (GB) / DAINTY DAISEY (IRE) / PASTORAL PURSUITS (GB)		 12st 2lbs Scott Mernagh Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
5 RECOMMENDED (IRE) (5yo B G)
PILLAR CORAL (GB) / KYGO (IRE) / SCORPION (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Thomas Peter English Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
6 GALE FORCE JET (GB) (5yo B G)
JET AWAY (GB) / GALE FORCE LUCEY (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Henry Chamney Kildare (F)
Sean Thomas Doyle		  
7 PAIRC UI CHAOIMH (IRE) (5yo B G)
WESTERNER (GB) / AT THE TOP (FR) / NETWORK (GER)		 12st 2lbs Harley Dean Dunne Island (F)
Harley Dean Dunne		  
8 REDBRIDGE ROCCO (IRE) (5yo CH G)
SHIROCCO (GER) / MARINNETTE (IRE) / BE MY GUEST (USA)		 12st 2lbs Redbridge Stables Killinick (H)
Michael R. Murphy		  
9 SECRET ALLY (IRE) (5yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / THE BRASS LADY (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)		 12st 2lbs Jim O'Neill Ballinagore (H)
Jim O'Neill		  
10 SILVER SALUTE (IRE) (5yo GR G)
WORKFORCE (GB) / SILVER SALLY (IRE) / VERGLAS (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Denis Paul Murphy Ballinagore (H)
Denis Paul Murphy		  

Preview

GALE FORCE JET returned from a near year-long absence by finishing second at Peppards Castle four weeks ago and that will have to give him leading claims for this. The Colin Bowe stable has been the yard to follow so far this season and they will have high hopes that Recommended can continue their winning run after finishing second at Lisronagh earlier in the month, whilst Revolut Ned and Redbridge Rocco are other dangers.

THE GOLDEN ANCHOR & MR MERVYN SUNDERLAND Open

Open Lightweight Race

For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old and upwards, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland. No Penalties. Mares allowed 5lbs. 4-y-o Maidens excluded.
(Prize Money €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 DOVLATOR (IRE) (8yo BR G)
SHOLOKHOV (IRE) / COUNTESS EILEEN (IRE) / KALANISI (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Pandora Briselden Kildare (F)
Seamus Fahey		  
2 GARM COLOMBE (FR) (8yo B G)
SADDLER MAKER (IRE) / VALSE DE TOUZAINE (FR) / DOM ALCO (FR)		 11st 11lbs Cobajay Syndicate Carlow Farmers (F)
Aidan Fitzgerald		  
3 GRAGEEN (IRE) (8yo B G)
MOROZOV (USA) / JENNYS GEM (IRE) / GOLDMARK (USA)		 11st 11lbs Leo Doyle Killinick (H)
William P. Murphy		  
4 LIFETIME AMBITION (IRE) (9yo BR G)
KAPGARDE (FR) / JEANQUIRI (FR) / MANSONNIEN (FR)		 12st 2lbs Roger O'Byrne & Linda Mulcahy Partnership Golden Vale (F)
P.M.J. Doyle		  
5 VAUCELET (FR) (9yo B G)
AUTHORIZED (IRE) / PEGGY PIERJI (FR) / CADOUDAL (FR)		 12st 2lbs S.J. Hegarty & Jennifer O'Kane Fermanagh (H)
D.M. Christie		  
6 WILLITGOAHEAD (IRE) (6yo B G)
GETAWAY (GER) / VIN FIZZ (IRE) / VINNIE ROE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Monbeg Partnership Island (F)
Sean Thomas Doyle		  

Preview

The Punchestown Champion Hunter Chase runner-up LIFETIME AMBITION suffered a surprise defeat on his return to action at Curraghmore last month, but this would look like an obvious opportunity for him to bounce back to winning ways. Vaucelet has struggled to re-capture his best form but is talented on his day, whilst Willitgoahead may not have previous experience in open company, but he does look progressive.

MILLHOUSE VETERINARY & PHILIP KINCH ELECTRICAL 6yo+ Maiden (Nov Rdrs)

Maiden Race For 6-Y-O & Upwards Novice Riders
 
For Certified Hunters aged 6 years old and upwards, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland. 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 €1750: 1st €1225, 2nd €350, 3rd €175)

Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles 

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 DONNACHAS ISLAND (IRE) (8yo BR G)
ARCADIO (GER) / SHIRLEYS HILL (IRE) / DARNAY (GB)		 11st 11lbs Mark O'Flynn Coolnakilla (H)
Mark O'Flynn		  
2 FLAXFIELD (IRE) (7yo B G)
JET AWAY (GB) / MISSIKINSHO (IRE) / SHINKO FOREST (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Paul Mulligan Meath (F)
Paul Mulligan		  
3 GENEROUS SCORPION (GB) (6yo B M)
SCORPION (IRE) / GENSTONE TRAIL (GB) / GENEROUS (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Monbeg Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Donnchadh Doyle		  
4 ICARE DU MARAIS (FR) (6yo CH G)
COASTAL PATH (GB) / URBI ET ORBI (FR) / ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR)		 12st 2lbs Jim O'Neill Ballinagore (H)
Jim O'Neill		  
5 JOLLIE COSMOS (IRE) (8yo BR M)
ARCTIC COSMOS (USA) / JOLLIE PRINCESS (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Martin J. Molloy Shillelagh & District (F)
P.J. Rothwell		  
6 KINGS COWBOY (IRE) (6yo BR G)
DOYEN (IRE) / TOP GARDE (FR) / KAPGARDE (FR)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
7 SHEEPHAVEN FLYER (IRE) (6yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / DERRAVARAGH LILLY (IRE) / KALANISI (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Emmet Mullins Carlow Farmers (F)
Emmet Mullins		  

Preview

ICARE DU MARAIS has not been seen in competitive action since chasing home the promising Workahead at Cragmore not far off two years ago. Five subsequent maiden winners emerged from that race to show it was a smart effort, and despite that long lay-off, he could be the one to follow as he re-appears for new connections. Sheephaven Flyer was sent off as the favourite for a Downpatrick Hunter Chase at the end of last season and has long been knocking on the door, alongside the Borris House third Kings Cowboy.

THE VETERINARY HOSPITAL, MCDONNELL PROPERTIES & MR & MRS TOMMY & PHIL MERRIGAN Mares Winner Of Two

Winners Of Two - Mares

For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old and upwards, Mares Only, 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. 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 BETWEEN WATERS (IRE) (6yo B M)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / CLEAR RIPOSTE (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Sean Thomas Doyle Island (F)
Sean Thomas Doyle		  
2 DONT TELL SHIRLEY (IRE) (5yo B M)
MAHLER (GB) / CHILWORTH SCREAMER (GB) / IMPERIAL DANCER (GB)		 11st 2lbs Mark Byrne Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
3 ELUSIVE MAE (IRE) (8yo BR M)
ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL (USA) / ANAAWEEN (USA) / DIESIS (GB)		 12st 2lbs The Three Counties Partnership Laois (F)
William P. Murphy		  
4 EMILY LOVE (IRE) (5yo B M)
MOUNT NELSON (GB) / EMILY GRAY (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 12st 2lbs Denis Paul Murphy Ballinagore (H)
Denis Paul Murphy		  
5 GET OFF YOUR PHONE (IRE) (5yo CH M)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / MERRYLAS (IRE) / MISTER LORD (USA)		 11st 2lbs Run for Fun Partnership Killinick (H)
D.P. Berry		  
6 HERO IN THE SKY (IRE) (5yo B M)
ARCTIC COSMOS (USA) / HARBOUR HILL (IRE) / SHANTOU (USA)		 11st 11lbs Thomas Herlihy Muskerry (F)
Alexander Ott		  
7 PALLAS ATHENE (IRE) (6yo B M)
MILAN (GB) / RATHVAWN BELLE (IRE) / LUSO (GB)		 11st 2lbs Emmet Mullins Carlow Farmers (F)
Emmet Mullins		  
8 SCAR BRIDGE (IRE) (5yo B M)
LUCKY SPEED (IRE) / EYE AND EAR (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 11st 2lbs Roger O'Byrne Kilkenny(F)
Anthony Mullins		  
9 TELL HIM NUTTIN (IRE) (5yo B M)
MOUNT NELSON (GB) / TELLTHEMNUTTIN (IRE) / SHANTOU (USA)		 11st 11lbs David V. O'Brien Ballinagore (H)
David V. O'Brien		  

Preview

BETWEEN WATERS had created a big impression when winning on debut at Lisronagh, and despite twice finishing placed over hurdles for Nicky Henderson last season, she has returned to Sean Doyle and she should be able to regain the winning thread. Pallas Athene is a 95-rated hurdler who has changed hands since her latest outing, and appears here for respected connections, whilst Scar Bridge, Elusive May, and recent course winner Emily Love are other potential contenders.
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