KIRKISTOWN

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

The North Down point-to-point moved to its current course at Kirkistown in 2006 and have held three meetings each season since then. The course is located towards the eastern side of the Ards Peninsula near the village of Portavogie.  It’s in an area that was used as an airfield during the war and hence is very flat and well drained.

Kirkistown is a very level left handed course run over a circuit just short of a mile. Runners jump two fences close to the spectator’s area and a further three along the back straight.

Our November fixture is normally the final meeting of the autumn calendar in the northern area. Conversely, our February and March fixtures are two of the earliest in the northern spring calendar.

Some of the leading graduates from our point-to-point include Simonsig, Petit Mouchoir & Agus A Vic.

Kirkistown Point-to-Point Races

Kirkistown,
Portavogie,
Co.Down
BT22 1AX


Contact Details

Yvonne Pearson  00 44 7795 262781
 

How To Get There

From Newtownards

Take the A20, signposted to Kircubbin/Portaferry. After Kircubbin turn left into the B173, signposted to Portavogie/Cloughey. Follow this road for about 3 miles and you will pass the Kirkistown Motor Racing Track on your left. After a further half mile you will see the entrance to our track on your left.

From Newry and south of the border

Take the A1 north to Hillsborough.  Then go through Hillsborough and follow the signs for Carryduff/Comber on the B178. Join the A21 and go through Comber to Newtownards. Follow the directions above from Newtownards. There is an alternative route using the Strangford to Portaferry ferry which is about 15 miles shorter.

From the West

Leave the M1 at Lisburn (junction 6). Take the A49 and then follow the signs for Carryduff/Comber on the B178. Join the A21 and go through Comber to Newtownards. Follow the directions above from Newtownards.

By Air

Our point-to-point is located an hour and a half from Belfast International airport and two and a half hours from Dublin airport.

Post Code

BT22 1AX
 

Did You Know?

“Over 1,200 races on the track in Ireland & Britain were won by horses who had started their careers in an Irish Point-to-Point”.

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A Day At The Races

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Facilities

Combined with our free parking, we are lucky to have a clear viewing track where all race goers can get up close to the action with our final fence located close to the car park so you can enjoy the thrill of the action from the comfort of your car.

In our bookmakers ring you can view and bet on any off-course races on the day in both England and Ireland.

Food

In between races, spectators can avail of the catering options that we have on offer.

Our outside catering vendor offers a wide range of burgers, rolls, sausages and chips.
 

Beverages

For those looking for something to keep them warm, there will tea and coffee available throughout the day.

Our on site caterer will also have a selection of refreshments on offer.

For anyone looking for a little tipple, why not try a drink from our Gin Van which offers flavoured tonics along with a range of premium gins.

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.

Dogs are very welcome, but need to be kept on a lead at all times.

Yes, we welcome visitors to bring their own picnics or refreshments. We also have a range of catering options on course.

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 Portavogie on your way to the races.

Amenities

Kirkistown point-to-point is an ideal day out for all the family, giving you the opportunity to sample the heart of national hunt racing. Admission is £10 with all children U16 free.

Kirkistown Motor Racing Circuit is a permanent motorsport circuit located next door to the point-to-point which is between the villages of Kirkistown and Portavogie, on the Ards Peninsula of County Down.

The circuit is owned and operated by the 500 Motor Racing Club of Ireland, who opened the circuit in 1953 on the site of the former RAF Kirkistown Royal Air Force airfield.
 

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Entries

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DENNISON COMMERCIALS LTD 4yo Maiden

Maiden Race For 4-Y-O
 
For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland. Mares allowed 5lbs.
(Prize Money €800: 1st €560, 2nd €160, 3rd €80)
 

Weights: 11st 11lbs About 3 Miles  

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 ESCORT'KHEOPS (FR) (4yo B G)
MASTERSTROKE (USA) / ESCORT'WOMAN (FR) / ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR)		 11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison Mid-Antrim (H)
Cormac Abernethy		  
2 KARMA DE COTTE (FR) (4yo B G)
ROBIN DU NORD (FR) / ANCOLIE DE COTTE (FR) / DOM ALCO (FR)		 11st 6lbs W.W. Dennison Mid-Antrim (H)
Cormac Abernethy		  
3 MACKIESHILL (IRE) (4yo B G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / MOLL MAGEE (GB) / YEATS (IRE)		 11st 6lbs W.W. Dennison Mid-Antrim (H)
Cormac Abernethy		  
4 BATTLE FRONT (GB) (4yo CH G)
JACK HOBBS (GB) / UNWIND (GB) / SHIROCCO (GER)		 11st 6lbs Warren Ewing East Antrim (H)
Warren Ewing		  
5 BOLD ACTION (IRE) (4yo B G)
VADAMOS (FR) / LADY RUA DARGENT (IRE) / REDBACK (GB)		 11st 11lbs Warren Ewing East Antrim (H)
Warren Ewing		  
6 CHOSEN LEADER (IRE) (4yo CH G)
WELL CHOSEN (GB) / LAURENS TRIX (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 6lbs Warren Ewing East Antrim (H)
Warren Ewing		  
7 CLONSAST (IRE) (4yo B G)
MALINAS (GER) / VICKEETO (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Peter J. Flood Kildare (F)
Peter J. Flood		  
8 DOLLANSTOWN (IRE) (4yo B BR G)
JET AWAY (GB) / MAGGIE CONNOLLY (IRE) / DEFINITE ARTICLE (GB)		 11st 6lbs Peter J. Flood Kildare (F)
Peter J. Flood		  
9 GREY PHAROH (IRE) (4yo BRGR G)
POLICY MAKER (IRE) / CHINA GREY (FR) / SLICKLY (FR)		 11st 6lbs Matthew Flynn O'Connor Ballinagore (H)
Matthew Flynn O'Connor		  
10 IMPERFECTLYPERFECT (IRE) (4yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / BALLYKNOCK HILL (IRE) / INDIAN DANEHILL (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Matthew Flynn O'Connor Ballinagore (H)
Matthew Flynn O'Connor		  
11 KHAFRE (FR) (4yo B G)
CIMA DE TRIOMPHE (IRE) / BEYONCE DU LYS (FR) / NICKNAME (FR)		 11st 6lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
12 KIR DES ISSARDS (FR) (4yo GR G)
RAJSAMAN (FR) / SABOUM (FR) / ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR)		 11st 6lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
13 MY LIFE BE LIKE (IRE) (4yo BR G)
GETAWAY (GER) / GRANNY YEATS (IRE) / YEATS (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
14 STRAITFROMTEXAS (IRE) (4yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / WELL TUNED (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 6lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
15 DIAMOND FLUSH (IRE) (4yo BR G)
DIAMOND BOY (FR) / SHANTOU SHIPPER (IRE) / SHANTOU (USA)		 11st 11lbs James P. Dunne Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
16 LARGY PANIC (IRE) (4yo B G)
GETAWAY (GER) / CANT WAIT (IRE) / WINGED LOVE (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Largy Bloodstock East Antrim (H)
S.R.B. Crawford		  
17 ONLY FOR OUR MAN (IRE) (4yo B G)
YEATS (IRE) / BALIYA (IRE) / ROBELLINO (USA)		 11st 11lbs S.R.B. Crawford East Antrim (H)
S.R.B. Crawford		  
18 CLOUGH CLOUDS (IRE) (4yo GR G)
CLOUDINGS (IRE) / CRYSTAL FIRE (IRE) / CARROLL HOUSE (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Mervyn William Adams Mid-Antrim (H)
Gerald Quinn		  
19 KILGAD (IRE) (4yo BR G)
AFFINISEA (IRE) / LUCK OR LOGIC (IRE) / HAATEF (USA)		 11st 11lbs P.J. McBurney Mid-Antrim (H)
Gerald Quinn		  
20 ASTLEY (IRE) (4yo B G)
ORDER OF ST GEORGE (IRE) / ALL MY JUDGES (GB) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Karen McNeilly East Antrim (H)
Karen McNeilly		  
21 KOCKTAIL BLEU (FR) (4yo GR G)
MAGNETICJIM (IRE) / TUNIQUE BLEUE (FR) / PANORAMIC (GB)		 11st 6lbs Caitriona Goff Island (F)
Michael Goff		  
22 PADDY MOANS (IRE) (4yo B G)
MAHLER (GB) / DELTA FORTY (GB) / ALFLORA (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Jenny Walsh Killinick (H)
Benny Walsh		  
23 SKY AND SAND (IRE) (4yo B G)
WESTERNER (GB) / ALLISS (IRE) / GETAWAY (GER)		 11st 6lbs Gaynestown Stud Partnership Killinick (H)
Jonathan M. Fogarty		  
24 WATTY ROCCO (IRE) (4yo CH G)
SHIROCCO (GER) / GOLDEN POCKETS (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Oran McGill Route (H)
Gary McGill		  

Preview

There was strong confidence behind MY LIFE BE LIKE ahead of his debut at Curraghmore last month. He was the subject of market support and was sent off as the odds-on favourite before ultimately finishing third. Only For Our Man has switched stables since he fell when going well at Loughanmore in late April, and he is sure to be a contender. Sky And Sand finished a close fifth in a tactical Loughrea maiden, whilst Kocktail Bleu and Escortkheops were only separated b y a length at Tattersalls last month.

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 €1750: 1st €1225, 2nd €350, 3rd €175)
Weights: 11st 11lbs About 3 Miles  

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 BORORA RIVER (IRE) (5yo B M)
GOLDEN LARIAT (USA) / BALLYALEA QUEEN (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Newcastle Corner Syndicate Meath (F)
Noel Meade		  
2 CURRISH LANE (IRE) (6yo B M)
OCOVANGO (GB) / FUGAL MAID (IRE) / WINGED LOVE (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Anthony McAleese & Noel Henry Route (H)
Paul McAleese		  
3 KATIE DANIELS (IRE) (5yo B M)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / ALLEYGROVE LASS (IRE) / ALDERBROOK (GB)		 11st 11lbs Barry Logan Mid-Antrim (H)
Gerald Quinn		  
4 PENTHOUSE POPPET (IRE) (7yo B M)
GETAWAY (GER) / CONORS MIRACLE (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Kerri McBratney Co.Down (S)
C.A. McBratney		  

Preview

We only saw KATIE DANIELS in action twice last season, but she did run well on her re-appearance at Loughanmore, to suggest that this could be an opportunity for her having ran in a Sligo bumper at the end of the summer. Currish Lane finished close to a recent winner at Portrush last time and is the obvious alternative, whilst Penthouse Poppet has also previously finished placed.

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 JUMP STYLE (FR) (5yo CH G)
MASKED MARVEL (GB) / DONA PRIA (FR) / PRIOLO (USA)		 12st 2lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
2 RECOMMENDED (IRE) (5yo B G)
PILLAR CORAL (GB) / KYGO (IRE) / SCORPION (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Thomas Peter English Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
3 FRANKIE FITZ (IRE) (5yo B G)
JET AWAY (GB) / CLASSIC MATERIAL (GB) / CLASSIC CLICHE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Mrs C.M Magill East Down (F)
Brian A. Hamilton		  
4 JACKPOT CAUVELIERE (FR) (5yo CH G)
KAMSIN (GER) / SENANQUE (IRE) / PIVOTAL (GB)		 12st 2lbs S.R.B. Crawford East Antrim (H)
S.R.B. Crawford		  
5 JIMBO SPORT (FR) (5yo B G)
NO RISK AT ALL (FR) / BAHIA DE CERISY (FR) / SLEEPING CAR (FR)		 12st 2lbs Mary Turley East Down (F)
Patrick Eugene Turley		  
6 SPARK OF LIGHT (IRE) (5yo B G)
LEADING LIGHT (IRE) / GLI GLI (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)		 12st 2lbs John G. McDowell Tara (H)
Ian Patrick Donoghue		  
7 VICOMTE LE BRAVE (FR) (5yo GR G)
BRAVE MANSONNIEN (FR) / VIRGATA (FR) / TURGEON (USA)		 12st 2lbs W.W. Dennison Co.Down (S)
Caroline McCaldin		  
8 WESTERN ABILITY (IRE) (5yo B G)
WESTERNER (GB) / ABILITY TO BURN (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 12st 2lbs D.M. Christie Fermanagh (H)
D.M. Christie		  

Preview

The Colin Bowe stable has been the yard to follow so far in the new season and RECOMMENDED only found one rival too good on debut at Lisronagh a fortnight ago. That should leave him as one of the leading contenders for this. Frankie Fitz and Jimbo Sport finished within two lengths of each other at Loughanmore last month and are sure to be in the mix once again, whilst Western Ability was placed over hurdles during the summer and can step forward from his Portrush effort.

CATHEDRAL EYE CLINIC 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 €1750: 1st €1225, 2nd €350, 3rd €175)
Weights: 4yo 11st 11lbs, 5yo 12st 2lbs
About 3 Miles
 

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 CADOUDAL SAINT (FR) (6yo GR G)
SAINT DES SAINTS (FR) / SHANON DU BERLAIS (FR) / TURGEON (USA)		 12st 2lbs P.J. McBurney Mid-Antrim (H)
Gerald Quinn		  
2 HORNET NOLIMIT (FR) (7yo GR G)
KITKOU (FR) / VIGIE DU MAQUIS (FR) / DOM ALCO (FR)		 12st 2lbs Alan McCaldin Co.Down (S)
Caroline McCaldin		  
3 LOOK DONT TOUCH (IRE) (9yo B G)
IMPERIAL MONARCH (IRE) / KILLEEN (IRE) / BOB BACK (USA)		 11st 11lbs Kieran Ryan Ward Union (S)
Conor Maxwell		  
4 MILAN FORTH (IRE) (5yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / SHUIL FORTH (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 11lbs Simon Cavanagh Westmeath (F)
Simon Cavanagh		  
5 PALLAS ATHENE (IRE) (6yo B M)
MILAN (GB) / RATHVAWN BELLE (IRE) / LUSO (GB)		 11st 11lbs Emmet Mullins Carlow Farmers (F)
Emmet Mullins		  

Preview

Umma House victor MILAN FORTH acquitted himself well in winners company at Curraghmore recently when finishing a fine second in a very competitive race. He could be the one to go one better and continue a strong start to the season for the five-year-old. Cadoudal Saint suffered a surprise defeat at Toomebridge, when a final-fence blunder did not aide his cause, whilst Look Dont Touch beat a subsequent winner by 18 lengths on his debut in this sphere at Loughrea which has to be respected.

JAMES MURDOCH CONTRACTS Open

Open Lightweight Race

For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old and upwards, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland. No Penalties. Mares allowed 5lbs. 4-y-o Maidens excluded.
(Prize Money €1750: 1st €1225, 2nd €350, 3rd €175)

Weights: 4yo 11st 11lbs, 5yo 12st 2lbs
About 3 Miles

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 AU FLEURON (FR) (7yo B G)
CRILLON (FR) / LA PELODETTE (FR) / SAGAMIX (FR)		 12st 2lbs Ray Nicholas & Dr. Sam Campbell Fermanagh (H)
D.M. Christie		  
2 HATHAWAYS COTTAGE (IRE) (6yo B M)
MAHLER (GB) / CARRIG'N MAY (IRE) / CLASSIC CLICHE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Ray Nicholas Fermanagh (H)
D.M. Christie		  
3 CADOUDAL SAINT (FR) (6yo GR G)
SAINT DES SAINTS (FR) / SHANON DU BERLAIS (FR) / TURGEON (USA)		 12st 2lbs P.J. McBurney Mid-Antrim (H)
Gerald Quinn		  
4 GORTHILL (FR) (8yo B G)
RAIL LINK (GB) / REFLEXION (FR) / DISCOVER D'AUTEUIL (FR)		 12st 2lbs Alan McCaldin Co.Down (S)
Caroline McCaldin		  
5 LONGHOUSE STAR (IRE) (7yo B G)
HILLSTAR (GB) / SPARTAN ANGEL (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 12st 2lbs John Duggan Tipperary (F)
Sam Curling		  
6 VINA ARDANZA (IRE) (7yo B G)
CALIFET (FR) / GO NOBLE (IRE) / GOLAN (IRE)		 12st 2lbs The Rioja Syndicate North Down (F)
C.A. McBratney		  

Preview

This is a trick race to solve with two of the principals both having disappointed on each of their most recent outings. GORTHILL was beaten 45 lengths at Damma House, whilst Au Fleuron failed to back up his Castletown-Geoghegan success when finishing last at Tinahely. Vinda Ardanza is a new recruit to the sphere having previously finished placed in Grade 1 company as a novice hurdler, and it will be interesting to see how he fares.

JAMES ARMSTRONG AUCTIONS 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 RELAX TO THE MAX (IRE) (7yo B G)
TELESCOPE (IRE) / GLENARM (GB) / KAYF TARA (GB)		 11st 11lbs James Murdoch North Down (F)
C.A. McBratney		  
2 SUPERDERMO (IRE) (6yo B G)
ALKAADHEM (GB) / LUCYS MATE (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)		 12st 2lbs Cathal McGovern Co.Down (S)
C.A. McBratney		  
3 INSTINCT D'AINAY (FR) (6yo B G)
AUTHORIZED (IRE) / ETOILE D'AINAY (FR) / DOM ALCO (FR)		 12st 2lbs Simon Munir & Isaac Souede East Antrim (H)
S.R.B. Crawford		  
4 SHEEPHAVEN FLYER (IRE) (6yo B G)
MILAN (GB) / DERRAVARAGH LILLY (IRE) / KALANISI (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Emmet Mullins Carlow Farmers (F)
Emmet Mullins		  
5 SPEEDY BOX (IRE) (6yo B G)
ARCADIO (GER) / NOSEY BOX (IRE) / WITNESS BOX (USA)		 12st 2lbs John Mooney Route (H)
Paul McAleese		  
6 WESTERN WISHES (IRE) (6yo B G)
WESTERNER (GB) / KILLOGAN LASS (IRE) / LUSO (GB)		 12st 2lbs Patrick Ward North Down (F)
Patrick Ward		  
7 YEWTREE HILL (IRE) (7yo BR G)
KALANISI (IRE) / YEWTREE GIRL (IRE) / GAMUT (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Brian A. Hamilton East Down (F)
Brian A. Hamilton		  

Preview

INSTINCT DAINAY is a well-related newcomer and he cost his connections E140,000 when bought at the Derby sale back in 2021. Expectations will be high as a result. Sheephaven Flyer had been sent off as the favourite for a Downpatrick hunter chase at the end of last season, and he likely brings the strongest form into the race ahead of the Toomebridge second Speedy Box.
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