TYRELLA

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

East Down Foxhounds Point-to-Point course at Tyrella is situated at the foot of the picturesque Mourne Mountains made famous by the Percy French song.

With the 2018 Spring season, East Down will have been racing at Tyrella for fifty four years. Two meetings are held each Spring, in January and March.

Normally the first meeting of the Spring calendar in the Northern Region, Tyrella is a right handed undulating track where, given it’s close proximity to the sea and sandy soil is well drained and more often than not, produces good going.

This video from @NotFromHereStories gives you a snapshot of the picture-postcard setting that Tyrella point-to-point takes place in.
 

Tyrella Beach - NORTHERN IRELAND

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Tyrella Point-to-Point Races

Tyrella,

Downpatrick,

Co. Down

BT30 8EL
 

Contact Details

Kelvin Henderson - 00447702071851

How To Get There

By Road

From The South:
Take the M1 North from Dublin. In Newry take the A25 through Rathfriland. In Clough at T junction go right and immediately left to get to Tyrella.

From the West:
Leave the M1 at Lisburn (junction 6). Take the A1 turning off at Hillsborough. Follow the signs to Ballynahinch and then follow the signs for Newcastle. Go through Seaforde village and then Clough. At the end of Clough Main Street turn left, following the sign for Tyrell. The course is on the right after about four miles.

From the North:
Take the M2 to Belfast. Continue on to the M1. Leave the M1 at Lisburn (junction 6). Take the A1 turning off at Hillsborough. Follow the signs to Ballynahinch and then follow the signs for Newcastle. Go through Seaforde village and then Clough. At the end of Clough Main Street turn left, following the sign for Tyrell. The course is on the right after about four miles.

By Air

Our point-to-point is located an hour and ten minutes from Belfast airport.

Post Code

BT30 8EL
 

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A Day At The Races

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Facilities

Access for spectators is directly from the road into the car park which is adjacent to the start/finish straight. Visibility is excellent and the whole course can be seen from everywhere.

This allows racegoers to get up close to the action, often from the comfort of their car, should they wish to bring their own picnic for the family.

We have bookmakers on site and some will also show and take bets on track racing in both Ireland and England.
 

Food

Our outside catering vendor has a variety of catering options from tasty hot lunches to sandwiches and confectionary.

Beverages

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

faqs

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

We don?t have a dress code but do recommend suitable clothing.

Yes, no problem at all but they must be kept on a lead at all times.

Yes, we welcome visitors to bring their own picnics or refreshments but why not treat yourself to something from our outside caterers from your race winnings.

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

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

Amenities

A day at Tyrella point-to-point races is the ideal day out for all the family in the heart of the Mourne Country.

One of the real treats of racing at Tyrella, is just how close racegoers can get to the action.

Watch the horses being saddled up by their trainers before making your way to the parade ring where the horses, jockeys and connections gather to discuss their pre-race tactics.
 

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G. CURRAN & CO LTD ACCOUNTANTS 5yo Mares Maiden

Maiden Race For 5-Y-O Mares
 
For Certified Hunters aged 5 years old, Mares only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland.
(Prize Money €800: 1st €560, 2nd €160, 3rd €80)

Weights: 11st 11lbs About 3 Miles  

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 LADY DOYANNE (IRE) (5yo B M)
DOYEN (IRE) / LEANNE (IRE) / ALDERBROOK (GB)		 11st 11lbs John Dawson Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
2 OCTOBER HILL (IRE) (5yo BR M)
BERKSHIRE (IRE) / MISS BEDLAM (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
3 ARDTANAGH (IRE) (5yo B M)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / LISTENTOTHEWOMEN (IRE) / MILLENARY (GB)		 11st 11lbs Alan McCaldin Co.Down (S)
Caroline McCaldin		  
4 CAMLIN PARK (IRE) (5yo B M)
AFFINISEA (IRE) / ISMANE (FR) / LAYMAN (USA)		 11st 6lbs William James Hunter East Down (F)
Brian A. Hamilton		  
5 CASTLEGORE (IRE) (5yo B M)
ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL (USA) / CASTLEVENNON (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 11st 11lbs N.J. Houston East Antrim (H)
Rodney Ian Arthur		  
6 RYAN'S DAUGHTER (IRE) (5yo B M)
HARZAND (IRE) / WITHOUT WINGS (IRE) / WINGED LOVE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Eugene Ryan Newry (H)
Liam Lennon		  
7 THATSJUSTME (IRE) (5yo GR M)
KINGSTON HILL (GB) / CRUISE NIGHT (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 11lbs Alana Jane McGuinness Ward Union (S)
Ian Patrick Donoghue		  
8 WALTZING MATILDA (FR) (5yo B M)
WALZERTAKT (GER) / MEDICITY (FR) / SAGACITY (FR)		 11st 11lbs Mary Turley East Down (F)
Patrick Eugene Turley		  

Preview

The locally-trained CAMLIN PARK was placed at Loughanmore on his debut last year, and whilst she has not been able to match that in her two starts this season, this is likely the best opportunity that she has had to date. The others with previous form will need to find improvement to figure, which may bring the newcomer Lady Doyanne into the equation, and she was a E52,000 store purchase.

DENNISON JCB 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 CHICHESTER PARK (GB) (5yo B G)
YORGUNNABELUCKY (USA) / SPANGLE ISLAND (GB) / HERON ISLAND (IRE)		 11st 2lbs W.W. Dennison Co.Down (S)
Caroline McCaldin		  
2 DOCTORS HILL (GB) (5yo CH G)
DOCTOR DINO (FR) / COUNTESS COMET (IRE) / MEDICEAN (GB)		 12st 2lbs W.W. Dennison Mid-Antrim (H)
Caroline McCaldin		  
3 KARMA DE COTTE (FR) (5yo B G)
ROBIN DU NORD (FR) / ANCOLIE DE COTTE (FR) / DOM ALCO (FR)		 12st 2lbs W.W. Dennison Mid-Antrim (H)
Cormac Abernethy		  
4 BEAU COUP (FR) (5yo B G)
BUCK'S BOUM (FR) / SO CUTE (FR) / LAVERON (GB)		 12st 2lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
5 WORK MASTER (IRE) (5yo B G)
WORKFORCE (GB) / EVER DREAMING (USA) / DYNAFORMER (USA)		 12st 2lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
6 BASS HUNTER (FR) (5yo B G)
AUTHORIZED (IRE) / COURSEULLES (FR) / MONSUN (GER)		 12st 2lbs Monbeg Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Donnchadh Doyle		  
7 POET LAUREATE (FR) (5yo B G)
DOCTOR DINO (FR) / POLIMKA (FR) / POLIGLOTE (GB)		 12st 2lbs Monbeg Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Donnchadh Doyle		  
8 DIAMOND FLUSH (IRE) (5yo BR G)
DIAMOND BOY (FR) / SHANTOU SHIPPER (IRE) / SHANTOU (USA)		 12st 2lbs James P. Dunne Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
9 A MIGHTY KING (IRE) (5yo CH G)
SHIROCCO (GER) / MONCHERIE (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs P.J. Murphy Kildare (F)
Ross O'Sullivan		  
10 BATTLE FRONT (GB) (5yo CH G)
JACK HOBBS (GB) / UNWIND (GB) / SHIROCCO (GER)		 12st 2lbs Warren Ewing East Antrim (H)
Warren Ewing		  
11 BLACK RAVEN (IRE) (5yo B G)
LAURO (GER) / DARNIGHT DU MOULIN (FR) / ARC ROYAL (GER)		 11st 11lbs Gilmer Bates East Antrim (H)
Brian A. Hamilton		  
12 CAPTAIN P (IRE) (5yo B G)
JET AWAY (GB) / NIGHT ATTIRE (IRE) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB)		 11st 11lbs Robinstown Stables Partnership Meath (F)
Cian M. Collins		  
13 COOL WORKER (IRE) (5yo B G)
WORKFORCE (GB) / COOLE DINAN (IRE) / MAHLER (GB)		 12st 2lbs Tom Keating Clonmel (H)
Tom Keating		  
14 DOONEEN (IRE) (5yo B G)
MALINAS (GER) / DIDDLY SQUAT (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 12st 2lbs S.R.B. Crawford East Antrim (H)
S.R.B. Crawford		  
15 FOLLOWING ORDERS (IRE) (5yo B G)
ORDER OF ST GEORGE (IRE) / TARENTINE (FR) / SAINT DES SAINTS (FR)		 12st 2lbs Noeleen Kenny Island (F)
Liam Kenny		  
16 MOUNT EAGLE (IRE) (5yo B G)
MOUNT NELSON (GB) / MADAM BOVARY (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Mary N. Kilduff Kildare (F)
S.G. Carey		  
17 TAYKHOURCAP (IRE) (5yo B G)
SHOLOKHOV (IRE) / TAYLOR (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 12st 2lbs Catherine Cashman Coolnakilla (H)
P. Cashman		  

Preview

Caroline McCaldin won this race 12 months ago, one of four races that she claimed at this venue last year, and her DOCTORS HILL could continue the yards good record at this venue. The expensive E240,000 Derby Sale purchase was only beaten by just over five lengths at Dromahane last month, and this easier track should leave him as the one to beat. Hist stablemate Chichester Park brings previous placed form, whilst Donnchadh Doyle was in hat-trick winning form at Ballycrystal last Sunday, and his Port Laureate is not without his chance.

JAMES ARMSTRONG AUCTIONEERS & VALUERS Winner Of Three

Winners Of Three

For Certified Hunters aged 5 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 three Point to Point Steeplechase of any description. No Penalties. Mares allowed 5lbs. 
(Prize Money €1750: 1st €1225, 2nd €350, 3rd €175)

Weights: 12st 2lbs
About 3 Miles

 

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 PALLAS ATHENE (IRE) (7yo B M)
MILAN (GB) / RATHVAWN BELLE (IRE) / LUSO (GB)		 11st 11lbs Emmet Mullins Carlow Farmers (F)
Emmet Mullins		  
2 SHEEPHAVEN FLYER (IRE) (7yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / DERRAVARAGH LILLY (IRE) / KALANISI (IRE)		 11st 2lbs Emmet Mullins Carlow Farmers (F)
Emmet Mullins		  
3 BOLD FURY (IRE) (6yo B G)
CALIFET (FR) / LADY DENISA (GB) / SIR PERCY (GB)		 11st 11lbs William Ross Crawford East Antrim (H)
William Ross Crawford		  
4 HUDSON DUSTER (IRE) (7yo BR G)
FAMOUS NAME (GB) / QUEEN COMMANDER (IRE) / CHINEUR (FR)		 11st 2lbs Patrick Raymond Powell Newry (H)
Liam Lennon		  
5 JIM THE WOLF (FR) (6yo GR G)
JOSHUA TREE (IRE) / CARLADOUN (FR) / ROLI ABI (FR)		 12st 2lbs W.W. Dennison Co.Down (S)
Caroline McCaldin		  
6 LAST ROUND (IRE) (6yo B G)
GETAWAY (GER) / FANTASTIC FLEUR (GER) / WINGED LOVE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Ann Marie McManus Meath (F)
Gordon Elliott		  
7 THEATRICAL GETAWAY (IRE) (8yo B G)
GETAWAY (GER) / THEATRE BOB (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 11st 2lbs Miss. Maria Kavanagh Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
8 WESTERN WISHES (IRE) (7yo B G)
WESTERNER (GB) / KILLOGAN LASS (IRE) / LUSO (GB)		 11st 11lbs Patrick Ward North Down (F)
Patrick Ward		  
9 YEWTREE HILL (IRE) (8yo BR G)
KALANISI (IRE) / YEWTREE GIRL (IRE) / GAMUT (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Brian A. Hamilton East Down (F)
Brian A. Hamilton		  

Preview

JIM THE WOLF was only just over a length behind last weekend?s Thurles Hunter Chase winner Willitgoahead on his latest outing in Tattersalls last month, and given that timely form boost, he could gain his third success of the season in this. Bold Fury was unlucky not to win his maiden at this venue last season, and he made a very encouraging return to action at Down Royal over Christmas when finishing a very respectable sixth against leading hunter chasers. That leaves him as the obvious danger, alongside Last Round who won very easily at Tinahely recently.

COSY ROOF Open

Open Lightweight Race

For Certified Hunters aged 5 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: 12st 2lbs
About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 CIEL DE NEIGE (FR) (10yo B G)
AUTHORIZED (IRE) / IN CASO DI NEVE (FR) / COUNTRY REEL (USA)		 12st 2lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Mary E. Doyle		  
2 FRANCOIS (FR) (10yo CH G)
MUHTATHIR (GB) / FOUR GREEN (FR) / GREEN TUNE (USA)		 12st 2lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Mary E. Doyle		  
3 AU FLEURON (FR) (8yo B G)
CRILLON (FR) / LA PELODETTE (FR) / SAGAMIX (FR)		 12st 2lbs Ray Nicholas & Dr. Sam Campbell Fermanagh (H)
D.M. Christie		  
4 BURROWS SAINT (FR) (12yo B G)
SAINT DES SAINTS (FR) / LA BOMBONERA (FR) / MANSONNIEN (FR)		 12st 2lbs Miss Suzy Barkley Co.Down (S)
Miss Suzy Barkley		  
5 CARNFUNNOCK (IRE) (8yo B G)
GETAWAY (GER) / SIMPLY ERIN (IRE) / GAMUT (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Largy Bloodstock East Antrim (H)
S.R.B. Crawford		  
6 DENTO DES OBEAUX (FR) (12yo GR G)
BALKO (FR) / QUENTA DES OBEAUX (FR) / MARESCA SORRENTO (FR)		 11st 11lbs Liam Gibney East Down (F)
Patrick Eugene Turley		  
7 MILAN FORTH (IRE) (6yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / SHUIL FORTH (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 11lbs Patrick J. Whyte Westmeath (F)
Simon Cavanagh		  
8 OFF YOU GO (IRE) (12yo B G)
PRESENTING (GB) / OZZY OSCAR (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Peter Cribbin Kildare (F)
Peter Cribbin		  
9 SHEEPHAVEN FLYER (IRE) (7yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / DERRAVARAGH LILLY (IRE) / KALANISI (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Emmet Mullins Carlow Farmers (F)
Emmet Mullins		  
10 VINA ARDANZA (IRE) (8yo B G)
CALIFET (FR) / GO NOBLE (IRE) / GOLAN (IRE)		 12st 2lbs The Rioja Syndicate North Down (F)
C.A. McBratney		  

Preview

The former four-time track winner CARNFUNNOCK got within a length of the reigning champion point-to-pointer Winged Leader on his first outing in this sphere at Portrush, and he could be the one to side with in this. Vina Ardanza ran well at Down Royal over Christmas, and this test should play to his strengths, whilst Milan Forth has been a revelation this season. He added a hunter chase victory to his CV at Clonmel last week and he has to be respected.

BLUEGRASS & DENGIE 6yo+ Mares Maiden

Maiden Race For 6-Y-O & Upwards Mares
 
For Certified Hunters aged 6 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 BALLERINA BOXER (IRE) (7yo B M)
SHIROCCO (GER) / ONE CAN CALLY (IRE) / SCORPION (IRE)		 11st 6lbs William Harvey Fingal (H)
William Harvey		  
2 DE CUCKOO (IRE) (6yo B M)
MOUNT NELSON (GB) / COURT OVER (GB) / OVERBURY (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Tom Keating Clonmel (H)
Tom Keating		  
3 JUSTLIKEJESSEJAMES (IRE) (6yo B M)
MOUNT NELSON (GB) / BOBARLEE (IRE) / ARCADIO (GER)		 11st 6lbs Downtown Syndicate Killinick (H)
Ross O'Sullivan		  
4 KITTY OORU (IRE) (6yo B M)
MOUNT NELSON (GB) / CERCA TROVA (IRE) / BRIAN BORU (GB)		 11st 11lbs Mrs L Skelly & N Skelly Fingal (H)
Tom Dreaper		  
5 LIFES FOR LIVEN (IRE) (6yo B M)
DOYEN (IRE) / JEWEL STAR (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 6lbs Tom Cox Kildare (F)
Aidan Anthony Howard		  
6 LUCY JORDAN (IRE) (6yo B M)
NOTNOWCATO (GB) / ANOTHER TONTO (IRE) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB)		 11st 11lbs Ruby Ann Syndicate Meath (F)
Cian M. Collins		  
7 WHAT A FLIRTH (IRE) (8yo B M)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / WHAT A FASHION (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 11st 6lbs Val & Michelle Bohan South Westmeath (H)
Peter J. Flood		  

Preview

WHAT A FLIRTH went close off a mark of 82 at Ayr in October on her final start for Dan Skelton and she could make an immediate impact on her first start for the Peter Flood Stable. Justlikejessejames has also changed stables since a career-best at Tattersalls last month, and now represents the same owner-handler combination that was just touched off by a head in this race last year. Meanwhile, De Cuckoo was still involved when tipping up three-out in Ballycrystal three-out on her first start over obstacles.

THE MORNING STAR BAR 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 BOSTON FIRE (IRE) (6yo B G)
POLICY MAKER (IRE) / BOSTON LILY (IRE) / LORD AMERICO (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Brendan Cawley South County Dublin(H)
Peter Maher		  
2 DOC MARTIN (IRE) (6yo B G)
ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL (USA) / SOUTH BRIDGE (IRE) / EXIT TO NOWHERE (USA)		 12st 2lbs Joy Wilson Newry (H)
Liam Lennon		  
3 GO MIKE GO (IRE) (6yo CH G)
ZAMBEZI SUN (GB) / OUR GIRL ROSEY (IRE) / PUSHKIN (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Peter Cribbin Kildare (F)
Peter Cribbin		  
4 HURLERSHILL (GB) (6yo B BR G)
GETAWAY (GER) / CRACK ON GIRL (GB) / MILAN (GB)		 12st 2lbs W.W. Dennison Co.Down (S)
Caroline McCaldin		  
5 JOLLY BOYS OUTING (IRE) (6yo B G)
SANS FRONTIERES (IRE) / MY TWIST (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 11lbs Ian Haughan South County Dublin(H)
Nigel Slevin		  
6 KING IN THE PARK (IRE) (6yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / PRETTYASAPICTURE (GB) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs D.M. Christie Island (F)
D.M. Christie		  
7 MINELLA CRISTAL (IRE) (6yo B GR G)
SHANTOU (USA) / ALKALI (IRE) / DALAKHANI (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Patrick Ward Tipperary (F)
Patrick Ward		  
8 MR FRAWLEY (IRE) (8yo B G)
SAGEBURG (IRE) / CHIMINEE LAMP (IRE) / PIERRE (GB)		 11st 11lbs James Joseph Stafford Ward Union (S)
Paul Stafford		  
9 OCCUPATIONAL FORCE (IRE) (6yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / ICONIC MYSTERY (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
10 SPARK OF LIGHT (IRE) (6yo B G)
LEADING LIGHT (IRE) / GLI GLI (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)		 12st 2lbs John G. McDowell Tara (H)
Ian Patrick Donoghue		  
11 SQUIRE OHARA (IRE) (7yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / LAUGHING LESA (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA)		 11st 11lbs Paddy Blake Kildare (F)
A.J. Martin		  

Preview

HURLERS HILL has not been seen since chasing home the recent Grade 2 Towton Novice Chase winner Handstands at Moira as a five-year-old. He does have a lengthy absence to overcome on his stable debut, but if he can recapture that form he could be hard to beat. Squire Ohara got into the placings last time, whilst Occupational Force is a notable newcomer, being a E180,000 brother of Barry The Butcher.
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