TOOMEBRIDGE

Gates Open: 11:00
First Race: 13:00
Admission Prices: £10 U16's are Free
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Track Biography:

The Mid-Antrim Hunt was formally set up in the 1870’s as a harrier pack, although it was in existence for at least a hundred years before that. It was believed to have had its first official meeting in The Thatch Pub in Broughshane in 1875.

The Mid Antrim point-to-point Course is just outside Moneyglass very close to Toomebridge. Toome or Toomebridge (from Irish: Tuaim, meaning "tumulus"), is a small village and townland on the northwest corner of Lough Neagh in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Moneyglass was at one time home to Malachy McCourt and his family who was the father of Frank McCourt, author of Angela's Ashes, a winner of The Pulitzer Prize, the NBCC Award, The LA Times Award and the Royal Society of Literature Award.
 
Champion National Hunt jockey and 2010 BBC Sports Personality of the Year winner, Tony McCoy, who received an OBE in 2010, was born in Moneyglass.

Another sports star reared in Moneyglass was world famous Rugby Union player Willie John McBride who capped for Ireland on 63 occasions which includes 12 times as Captain.

Toomebridge Point-to-Point Races

Moneyglass 

Toomebridge

Co. Antrim

BT41 3PP

 

Contact Details

Judith Hamiltion - 0044 7904342222  

How To Get There

By Road:

From Belfast, take the M2 towards Antrim. Toomebridge is 45 minutes from Belfast city.

From Dublin, take the M1 towards Belfast. From Belfast take the M2.

By Air

Toomebridge is located two hours and 15 minutes from Dublin airport and 30 minutes from Belfast airport.

Did You Know?

“World famous Rugby Unionn player Willie John McBride who capped for Ireland on 63 occasions.”.

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A Day At The Races

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Facilities

We have an extensive car parking area which offers a brilliant view of the whole track. You will drive past many film locations used in the Game of Thrones series with ‘Castle Black’ behind the main viewing area.

If you do not want to leave your car, you are able to view the races from the hillside on which you park.

There are certain parts of the track that can be used to facilitate disabled parking so as to cater for every eager racegoer.

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, Country Bites, sell an array of hot food options such as burgers and chips to bacon and sausage rolls to keep you full during the day.

If you would like a treat for the day we also have an ice-cream van in attendance.

Beverages

Race goers can purchase teas and coffees from our special coffee cart that sells a variety of popular coffee options.

Soft drinks and juices can be purchased from our outside catering outlet.

If you would like something a little stronger to keep you warm during your day’s racing, alcohol can be purchased in our on-course bar.

 

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.

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. We also have a range of catering options on course if you would like to pick up something at the races.

Yes, we have a bouncing castle.

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

Amenities

Toomebridge point-to-point is the perfect day out for the family in Northern Ireland countryside and as an added bonus for parents all children U16 have free admission.

We also provide race cards with each admission on the day.

Our point-to-point is located only a few miles from Lough Neagh which is the largest lake in the British Isles, with a surface area of 151 square miles.

 

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Entries

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NOEL C. KELLY RACING 4yo Mares Maiden

Maiden Race For 4-Y-O Mares
 
For Certified Hunters aged 4 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 EAGLE RIVER (IRE) (4yo B M)
FASCINATING ROCK (IRE) / CHISHOLM TRAIL (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
2 LADY BLACKMORE (FR) (4yo B BR M)
BATHYRHON (GER) / PENNSYLVANIE (FR) / DADARISSIME (FR)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
3 LOUANGE (FR) (4yo CH M)
DOCTOR DINO (FR) / DARK CAVIAR (FR) / NETWORK (GER)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
4 PUSH PUSH (FR) (4yo CH M)
NIRVANA DU BERLAIS (FR) / TICKET HOLDER (FR) / SAINT DES SAINTS (FR)		 11st 11lbs Miss. Maria Kavanagh Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
5 BIGCITYDREAMS (IRE) (4yo GR M)
KINGSTON HILL (GB) / SILVERS PROMISE (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Anthony Fox Meath (F)
Amy Parsons		  
6 GENTLE APPROACH (GB) (4yo B M)
GENTLEWAVE (IRE) / ABSALOM'S GIRL (GB) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Mary E. Doyle		  
7 LADY EIMILE (IRE) (4yo CH M)
FEEL LIKE DANCING (GB) / MISS MACKIE (IRE) / MR COMBUSTIBLE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Oran McGill Route (H)
Gary McGill		  
8 MISS BETSY GRAY (IRE) (4yo GR M)
KINGSTON HILL (GB) / TOTO CORDE MEO (IRE) / GALILEO (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Caitriona Goff Island (F)
Michael Goff		  
9 SKY BLUE RIBBON (IRE) (4yo B M)
VADAMOS (FR) / ASHGROVE (IRE) / SPADOUN (FR)		 11st 11lbs P.J. McBurney Mid-Antrim (H)
Gerald Quinn		  
10 TIKTOK CASEY (IRE) (4yo B M)
POET'S WORD (IRE) / BLACK MONEY (GB) / BLACK SAM BELLAMY (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Rachel Rath Ballinagore (H)
Paul Martin Pierce		  
11 WALKINTHEMOURNES (IRE) (4yo B M)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / VALJAN (GB) / SHIROCCO (GER)		 11st 11lbs Mary Turley East Down (F)
Patrick Eugene Turley		  

Preview

The reigning champion handler, Colin Bowe, will look to kickstart his campaign on a winning note courtesy of PUSH PUSH. She was only denied by a neck on her debut at Ballyknock, and whilst a beaten favourite when turning out at Stowlin, that experience will stand to her at this course. Her stablemate Eagle River also has the benefit of two previous runs, whilst there are a number of newcomers from leading yards that would have to be respected.

DENNISON COMMERCIALS 4yo Geldings Maiden

Maiden Race For 4-Y-O Geldings
 
For Certified Hunters aged 4 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: 11st 11lbs About 3 Miles  

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 THE ICE LEADER (IRE) (4yo B G)
ICE BREEZE (GB) / JEREMYS DREAM (IRE) / JEREMY (USA)		 11st 11lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Mary E. Doyle		  
2 THE STORMY RANGER (FR) (4yo B G)
STORM THE STARS (USA) / SIENNA BELLA (GB) / ANABAA (USA)		 11st 11lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Mary E. Doyle		  
3 DANCING FRUITS (IRE) (4yo B G)
GETAWAY (GER) / WATTLE BRIDGE (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Paul Holden Kilkenny(F)
Ellmarie Holden		  
4 NIKOLAVS OTTO (IRE) (4yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / DEADLY PURSUIT (IRE) / SUBTLE POWER (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Paul Holden Kilkenny(F)
Ellmarie Holden		  
5 LORD DES FRESNES (FR) (4yo BR G)
SPANISH MOON (USA) / VENUS DU BERLAIS (FR) / BERNEBEAU (FR)		 11st 11lbs P.J. McBurney Mid-Antrim (H)
Gerald Quinn		  
6 WERWEISS (FR) (4yo BR G)
JEU ST ELOI (FR) / AMBACITY (FR) / SAGACITY (FR)		 11st 11lbs P.J. McBurney Mid-Antrim (H)
Gerald Quinn		  
7 FORTIS ET LIBER (GB) (4yo B G)
MAXIOS (GB) / SIXTY'S BELLE (GB) / GOLD WELL (GB)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
8 ORDER OF CHOICE (IRE) (4yo B G)
ORDER OF ST GEORGE (IRE) / MAEBH (IRE) / DOYEN (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
9 BALLYEAGLE (GB) (4yo B G)
SUCCESS DAYS (IRE) / NIGHT AT TARA (GB) / KAYF TARA (GB)		 11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison Mid-Antrim (H)
Caroline McCaldin		  
10 CARRY ON STAR (IRE) (4yo CH G)
HILLSTAR (GB) / LIL SOPHELLA (IRE) / INDIAN HAVEN (GB)		 11st 11lbs J.P. Baragry
J.P. Baragry		  
11 CLONE CROSS (GB) (4yo B G)
FRAMMASSONE (IRE) / LADY GONGAR (GB) / SIR HARRY LEWIS (USA)		 11st 11lbs Caitriona Goff Island (F)
Michael Goff		  
12 EASTERN ROCK (IRE) (4yo B G)
ORDER OF ST GEORGE (IRE) / LA BELLE SAUVAGE (GB) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 11st 11lbs David A. Connors Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
13 FOURTWOFOUR (IRE) (4yo B G)
PILLAR CORAL (GB) / OPAL ROCK (IRE) / ARCTIC COSMOS (USA)		 11st 11lbs Robinstown Stables Partnership Tara (H)
Cian M. Collins		  
14 JET AWAY ISLAND (IRE) (4yo CH G)
JET AWAY (GB) / GALOON ISLAND (IRE) / BEAT HOLLOW (GB)		 11st 11lbs Redbridge Stables Killinick (H)
Michael R. Murphy		  

Preview

Ger Quinn successfully introduced a French-bred in this race last year, and he could bid to repeat the feat 12 months on with Lord Des Fresnes and Werweiss. The pair are among a number of interesting newcomers that could also include Dancing Fruits for the Kilkenny handler Ellmarie Holden. He is an own-brother to Handstands, the Grade 1 Scilly Isles Novice Chase winner from earlier in the year.

RAYMART 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 BEAU COUP (FR) (5yo B G)
BUCK'S BOUM (FR) / SO CUTE (FR) / LAVERON (GB)		 12st 2lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
2 FUKKATSU ENKI (FR) (5yo B G)
BUCK'S BOUM (FR) / COZUMEL ISLAND (FR) / MARTALINE (GB)		 12st 2lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
3 STRAITFROMTEXAS (IRE) (5yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / WELL TUNED (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 12st 2lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd.
Colin Bowe		  
4 BEANS ON TOAST (IRE) (5yo B G)
CONDUIT (IRE) / TWENTY FOUR YEARS (IRE) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB)		 12st 2lbs Thomas Steele East Down (F)
Patrick Eugene Turley		  
5 CLONBARRY (IRE) (5yo B G)
YOUMZAIN (IRE) / BRIDGEQUARTER GIRL (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 12st 2lbs Caitriona Goff Island (F)
Michael Goff		  
6 CLOUGH CLOUDS (IRE) (5yo GR G)
CLOUDINGS (IRE) / CRYSTAL FIRE (IRE) / CARROLL HOUSE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Mervyn William Adams Mid-Antrim (H)
Gerald Quinn		  
7 GEM MOUNTAIN (IRE) (5yo CH G)
IDAHO (IRE) / FUGAL MAID (IRE) / WINGED LOVE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Noel Henry, Anthony McAleese & Gary Downey Route (H)
Paul McAleese		  
8 ICE PROWLER (IRE) (5yo B G)
ICE BREEZE (GB) / ZARATA (IRE) / SADLER'S WELLS (USA)		 12st 2lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Mary E. Doyle		  
9 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)
Caroline McCaldin		  
10 WEST OF IDAHO (IRE) (5yo B G)
IDAHO (IRE) / WESTERN SQUADRON (IRE) / WESTERNER (GB)		 12st 2lbs Ray Nicholas Route (H)
D.M. Christie		  

Preview

WEST OF IDAHO was a beaten short-priced favourite at Necarne towards the end of last season, having changed stables since his promising debut at Kildorrery, and he could make the breakthrough here following two consecutive runners-up efforts. Beans On Toast would have finished placed on that same card in Necarne but for coming down at the final fence, and he is sure to be a close challenger of the selection, alongside Clough Clouds if he can bounce back to his Farmacaffley effort from February.

J & R FUELS 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 €2000, Winner: €1400; Second: €400; Third: €200)
Weights: 4yo 11st 11lbs, 5yo 12st 2lbs
About 3 Miles
 

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 BAYONETTA (IRE) (7yo B M)
LEADING LIGHT (IRE) / ME JULIE (GB) / KAYF TARA (GB)		 11st 11lbs Rodney Ian Arthur Mid-Antrim (H)
Rodney Ian Arthur		  
2 BEE'S KISS (IRE) (5yo BR M)
OL' MAN RIVER (IRE) / CORAL CASCADES (IRE) / HERON ISLAND (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Aidan P. Byrne Wexford (F)
Robert Tector		  
3 IORENS (FR) (7yo CH M)
COASTAL PATH (GB) / ANGLICA (FR) / SECRET SINGER (FR)		 11st 11lbs Sam Curling Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
4 NOT MAY (IRE) (11yo B M)
ARCADIO (GER) / ALL EXCEPT ALICE (IRE) / FOURSTARS ALLSTAR (USA)		 11st 6lbs Hugh Paul Finegan Meath (F)
Hugh Paul Finegan		  
5 SAMPOET (IRE) (8yo B G)
URBAN POET (USA) / KILLINEY GOLD (IRE) / GOLDEN TORNADO (IRE)		 12st 2lbs D.M. Christie Route (H)
D.M. Christie		  
6 SOUTHEY (IRE) (5yo CH G)
TAMAYUZ (GB) / MIKANDY (IRE) / ARCANO (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Peita McAlister
S.R.B. Crawford		  
7 WEESPOOF (IRE) (6yo B G)
DIAMOND BOY (FR) / CLAIRES AWAY (IRE) / STOWAWAY (GB)		 12st 2lbs P.J. McBurney Mid-Antrim (H)
Gerald Quinn		  

Preview

SAMPOET has switched stables since he finished second in a Hunter Chase at Down Royal in May. That was a second consecutive placed effort on the track for the eight-year-old, who looked a rejuvenated force in the second half of the spring term. If that form can be maintained, he could gain a first victory in nearly two years. Weespoof was placed three times last season, whilst his former stablemate Bayonetta ran encouragingly on the track during the summer.

CAHERTY STABLES 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 €2000, Winner: €1400; Second: €400; Third: €200)
Weights: 11st 11lbs About 3 Miles  

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 ERSUDALY (GB) (5yo B M)
KAYF TARA (GB) / POLAR PRESENT (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd.
Colin Bowe		  
2 KANO DE THAIX (FR) (5yo GR M)
MASKED MARVEL (GB) / MAYA (FR) / KENDARGENT (FR)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
3 RADIATOR SPRINGS (IRE) (5yo B M)
DOYEN (IRE) / MA MINX (IRE) / SHANTOU (USA)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
4 CRAZY NANCY (IRE) (6yo B M)
CONDUIT (IRE) / WEE DREAMER (IRE) / TIKKANEN (USA)		 11st 11lbs James Brown Kerr Mid-Antrim (H)
Gerald Quinn		  
5 IDAHO EXPRESSO (IRE) (5yo B M)
IDAHO (IRE) / ANEDA DUBH (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs D.M. Christie Route (H)
D.M. Christie		  
6 JILL VALENTINE (IRE) (5yo B M)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / TYLENSY (IRE) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Rodney Ian Arthur Mid-Antrim (H)
Rodney Ian Arthur		  
7 MY DOYEN (IRE) (5yo B M)
DOYEN (IRE) / ME NO PUPPET (GB) / MTOTO (GB)		 11st 11lbs Jamie Dwyer Fingal (H)
Jamie Dwyer		  
8 PICTURE OF YOU (FR) (6yo B M)
AUTHORIZED (IRE) / BLUE PICTURE (IRE) / PEINTRE CELEBRE (USA)		 11st 11lbs Zoe Doyle Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
9 WALK IN THE CLOUDS (IRE) (5yo B M)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / DRIVE ON KATE (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 11st 11lbs Robinstown Stables Partnership
Cian M. Collins		  

Preview

The progressive ERSUDALY had two subsequent winners behind her when finishing third in a competitive maiden in Ballycahane in March, which is working out well. That was a big step forward from her debut, and if she can continue in that vein, she could be difficult to oppose in this. Picture Of You has struggled since leaving Henry de Bromhead, but she could bounce back on her first outing for Sam Curling; however, it is likely to be another stable debutante, Walk In The Clouds, that is the biggest threat, having joined Cian Collins after ending last season on a promising note.

JAMES KERNOHAN & SONS LTD 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 BEAU WALKING (IRE) (7yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / BEAU BRIDGET (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 12st 2lbs J. O'Leary Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
2 BEG TO DIFFER (IRE) (6yo BR G)
MAHLER (GB) / SISTER TRIX (IRE) / BROKEN HEARTED (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Sam Curling Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
3 COLVIN (IRE) (6yo B G)
YEATS (IRE) / CATLEEN (IRE) / CRAIGSTEEL (GB)		 12st 2lbs Martin Johnson & Samuel McCullough East Antrim (H)
S.R.B. Crawford		  
4 DUNAIRD (IRE) (6yo B G)
AFFINISEA (IRE) / CEOL RUA (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA)		 12st 2lbs P.J. McBurney Mid-Antrim (H)
Gerald Quinn		  
5 ESCAPEFROMREALITY (IRE) (6yo B G)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / DRUMVIREDY (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 12st 2lbs Baltimore Stables Syndicate Ballinagore (H)
Mary E. Doyle		  
6 HE'S ULTIMATE (IRE) (7yo B G)
CHAMPS ELYSEES (GB) / HIRAYNA (GB) / DOYOUN (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Patrick Eugene Turley
Patrick Eugene Turley		  
7 MAISON DE BALZAC (IRE) (6yo GR G)
DOYEN (IRE) / SHANNON FALLS (FR) / TURGEON (USA)		 12st 2lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
8 MESSI MAGIC (IRE) (6yo BR G)
AFFINISEA (IRE) / BENEFIT SCHEME (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 12st 2lbs Peter P. Murphy Ballinagore (H)
Denis Paul Murphy		  
9 TELL ME AGAIN (IRE) (7yo B G)
ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR) / GOLDACAVA (IRE) / SPARTACUS (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Knockalough Syndicate Fingal (H)
Tom Dreaper		  

Preview

BEAU WALKING was placed five times on the track for Jessica Harrington, and whilst his form of late had tailed off, he was considered good enough to contest the Grand National Trial at Punchestown in February, and he could definitely bounce back to form in this. Stablemate Beg To Differ was placed for Enda Bolger last season, and is another horse that could potentially have their first outing for the Curling team on this card. Maison De Balzac was placed in each of his last four starts, and that consistency will see him rewarded, whilst Dunaird is a newcomer to be feared.
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