Downpatrick Racecourse is set to celebrate Northern Region point-to-pointing at its upcoming fixture on Friday 22 May, featuring two Hunters’ Chases, a P2P bumper, and the Northern Region P2P Awards.
The feature contest on the card is the Albert Bartlett Hunters’ Steeplechase over 3m 4f, carrying a valuable prize fund of €17,500 and expected to attract a high-quality field.
Supporting the feature is the Down Royal Corporation of Horse Breeders Maiden Hunters’ Steeplechase over 2m 7f, along with the Caherty Stables Racing Syndicate Point-to-Point Flat Race over 2m 1f.
The raceday will also recognise the achievements of Northern based participants throughout the 2025/2026 Northern Region point-to-point season, with the annual Northern Region Point-to-Point Awards taking place after racing. The awards are once again generously sponsored by the Down Royal Corporation of Horse Breeders, whose continued support for grassroots racing remains invaluable.
It will be a busy evening, with the Northern Region ITBA also hosting their annual awards prior to racing. For tickets and further information on ITBA Awards, please contact the ITBA directly.
Ruth Morrison, General Manager at Downpatrick Racecourse, said:
“Down Royal Corporation of Horse Breeders have been strong supporters of this initiative, and we are delighted to welcome Albert Bartlett to Downpatrick as sponsor of the feature race — the Albert Bartlett Hunters’ Steeplechase.
The Albert Bartlett Group have been a longstanding supporter of point-to-pointing in Northern Ireland, and we are very grateful for their continued commitment.
Point-to-pointing remains an important part of the National Hunt racing programme and plays a vital role within the wider rural community. The strong links between Downpatrick Racecourse and the point-to-point community make this a particularly special occasion, celebrating another successful season.
With competitive racing, valuable prize money, and an evening recognising the region’s leading figures, Friday 22 May promises to be a memorable event for all involved.”
Gates open at 4.00pm, with the first race due off at 5.20pm. Tickets and further raceday information is available via www.downpatrickracecourse.co.uk.
