Big names to star in Bellharbour Legends race

A legendary line-up of racing stars are set to show their support for Pat Smullen and Cancer Trials Ireland at Belharbour point-to-point.

Paul Carberry, Mick Winters, Jason Titley, Graham Bradley, and Adrian Maguire are just some of the big racing names who have thrown their hats in the parade ring, to take to the track for 'The Pat Smullen Legends Race for Cancer' at Co Clare Hunt's Bellharbour Point-to-Point, on Sunday 2nd February.

The novel charity race has been inspired by Pat Smullen, nine-time Irish Champion Jockey, who was forced into retirement after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and is currently undergoing treatment.

Pat’s popularity in the racing world has helped to raise awareness, and much needed funds for Cancer Trials Ireland through various charity races and auctions around the country; the most prominent being the Champions Race at the Curragh in 2019, where over €2.5 million was raised.

This year, the Co Clare Hunt have decided to do their bit for this fantastic cause and have called on Racing Legends to come out and show their support by going head to head at one of the most scenic Point to Point track settings in the country.

“We have built our Point to Point to be one of the best in the country. We are delighted to be able to use the platform we have built-up over the years to help raise money for such a fantastic cause,” said Paul O’Neill, from the Co Clare Hunt point-to-point Committee.

“We are known for our novel races each year at Bellharbour Point-to-Point, and this year we have a phenomenal line-up of racing legends who we look forward to welcoming to Co Clare for ‘The Pat Smullen Legends Race for Cancer’.

“The committee have been working hard on getting some fantastic racing characters on board and we believe it will be a real spectacle for race-goers, while also doing our bit for Cancer Trials Ireland,”

All money raised for the event will go to Cancer Trials Ireland, towards pancreatic trials that had been put on hold due to a lack of funding.

The Line-Up of Racing Legends taking part at Bellharbour Point to Point:

Paul Carberry, Graham Bradley, Adrian Maguire, Jason Titley, Willy Twiston Davies, Ryan Hatch, Mikey Winters, Brian Hassett, Ken Whelan, Tom Costelloe, Bryan Murphy, Tom Keating, John Staunton, Brian McMahon, Pauric O’Connor, Norman Lee... with more names to be announced!

But who will be crowned the ultimate Racing Legend at Bellharbour Point to Point on Sunday 2nd February? Be at Belharbour to find out!

Show your support for your favourite jockey by donating to Cancer Trials Ireland and be in with a chance of winning one of our fantastic prizes:

- Frankie Dettori Racing Boots signed by the man himself after his record-breaking season.

- Signed & Framed Photo of the 'Pat Smullen Champions Weekend Legends' riding out at Joseph O'Brien's gallop. Ruby Walsh, Sir AP McCoy, Paul Carberry, Charlie Swan, Joseph O'Brien all feature in the photograph. (Pictured at the top of the page.)

Donate a minimum of €5 and write a message of support for your chosen jockey below on the GoFundMe page.

(*If you donate more than €5, your chances will increase with every multiple of 5. E.g. If you donate €10 you will have double the chance of winning one of our fantastic prizes! Winners will be chosen at random and announced on Sunday 9th February.)