Saturday 24th February
Farmacaffley, Co. Antrim
Gates Open: 11:00 am
First Race: 1pm
Number of Entries: 56
Admission Prices: £5
Farmacaffley will hold its annual point-to-point on Saturday for the Tynan and Armagh Foxhounds, which has been taking place in the same field since 1895 making it one of the oldest point-to-points on the fixture list.
Over the years, Farmacaffley point-to-point has produced many top national hunt stars such as 2002 Grand National winning Bindaree and Cheltenham Gold Cup runner-up Truckers Tavern.
Farmacaffley Point-to-Point secretary, Brian Dougan, commented: “We have had a dry week so the track has dried up really well. Our confined hunt race has six entries in it which is always a great attraction for local race goers.
“On the day Jim McManus catering will be selling burgers and chips and Foster chocolates will also be in attendance with a stall. We will have our annual bar set up where you will be able to watch the Ireland V Wales rugby match which starts at 2:15pm.”
Farmacaffley Entries
Sunday 25th February
Tinahely, Co. Wicklow
Fairwood, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow
Gates Open: 11am
First Race: 1pm
Number of Entries: 66
Admission Prices: €10
Tinahely will host the Bray Harriers annual fixture which will be the fourth meeting of the season for the Co. Wicklow track to hold.
On the six-race card, the open has attracted a competitive list of entries which includes former Grade one winner Morning Assembly as well as previous course winners Marinero and Dantes King.
Mairead Waters Point-to-Point secretary, reported: “The course is in good order and there is fresh ground for racing. We are lucky to have over 40 of our hunt members volunteer their time on the day.
“If racegoers want something to eat during the day we will have a fast food provider in attendance as well as a catering tenth with sandwiches and cakes supplied by our committee members which is free of charge to winning connections on the day.”
Tinahely Entries
Bandon, Co. Cork
Kilpatrick, Bandon, Co. Cork
Gates Open: 11:30 am
First Race: 1:30 pm
Number of Entries: 51
Admission Prices: €8 and U16’s are free
The Carberry Foxhounds will hold the first of two meetings this spring on Sunday at Bandon which is only a thirty minute drive from Cork city. 2006 Cheltenham Foxhunter winner, Whyso Mayo won his last race at Bandon at the age of 15 having won here on four occasions during his career.
Bandon South Point-to-Point secretary, Catherine O’Driscoll, commented: “Our track is in good order and we haven’t had any rain since last week which has allowed it to dry out brilliantly. There will be a fast food van for race goers as well as a tea tent where our committee members will have a variety of sandwiches and cakes available throughout the day.”
Bandon Entries
