KIRKISTOWN

Gates Open: 11:00
First Race: 13:00
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
 

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A Day At The Races

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Facilities

Access for spectators is directly from the road into the car park which is adjacent to the start/finish straight. Visibility is excellent and the whole course can be seen from everywhere.

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 choice of burgers, rolls, sausages and chips.

Beverages

Race goers can purchase teas, coffees and soft drinks from our outside catering outlet.

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 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.

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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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 CRISTAL D'ESTRUVAL (IRE) (4yo B G)
CRYSTAL OCEAN (GB) / AURORE D'ESTRUVAL (FR) / NICKNAME (FR)		 11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
2 L'AMALRIC (FR) (4yo B G)
MUHTATHIR (GB) / RICA DE THAIX (FR) / SHAANMER (IRE)		 11st 11lbs W.B. Connors Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
3 HOT TO GO (IRE) (4yo B BR G)
MAXIOS (GB) / TAYLOR (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Matchmaker Syndicate Island (F)
Robert James		  
4 INTENSE APPEAL (IRE) (4yo GR G)
SUMBAL (IRE) / OFTEN SO (IRE) / LUSO (GB)		 11st 11lbs Warren Ewing East Antrim (H)
Warren Ewing		  
5 KANZLER (FR) (4yo B G)
TAI CHI (GER) / KISS ME LENA (GER) / SHIROCCO (GER)		 11st 6lbs Caitriona Goff Island (F)
Michael Goff		  
6 KILBARRY MAJIC (IRE) (4yo B G)
WESTERNER (GB) / STYLE MAJIC (USA) / MIZZEN MAST (USA)		 11st 11lbs Adam Leahy Carlow Farmers (F)
Rachel O'Neill		  
7 LIBERO (FR) (4yo CH G)
NIRVANA DU BERLAIS (FR) / POLYNIKOVA (FR) / POLISH SUMMER (GB)		 11st 11lbs R.A. Bartlett Mid-Antrim (H)
Jamie A. Sloan		  
8 SEVEN TOWERS (IRE) (4yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / TIZZY BLUE (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 11lbs P.J. McBurney Mid-Antrim (H)
Gerald Quinn		  

Preview

Mick Goff won this race 12 months ago with Karma Police, a horse that was only narrowly denied on his bumper debut in England recently, and the Wexford handler will bid to win the race for a second year in a row with the French-bred newcomer Kanzler. The Ronnie Bartlett colours were among the winners at the Dublin Racing Festival last weekend, and his Libero is a well-bred individual.

ITBA 5&6yo Mares Maiden

Maiden Race For 5 & 6-Y-O Mares
 
For Certified Hunters aged 5 and 6 years old, 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 BET ON BEAUTY (IRE) (5yo CH M)
FAMOUS NAME (GB) / ABOO LALA (IRE) / ABOO HOM (GB)		 11st 11lbs Simon Cavanagh Westmeath (F)
Simon Cavanagh		  
2 CASTLEGORE (IRE) (5yo B M)
ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL (USA) / CASTLEVENNON (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 11st 11lbs N.J. Houston East Antrim (H)
Rodney Ian Arthur		  
3 IDAHO EXPRESSO (IRE) (5yo B M)
IDAHO (IRE) / ANEDA DUBH (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs D.M. Christie Fermanagh (H)
D.M. Christie		  
4 NO RISK TODAY (FR) (5yo B M)
NO RISK AT ALL (FR) / LILLI STAR (FR) / FLY TO THE STARS (GB)		 11st 11lbs P.J. McBurney Mid-Antrim (H)
Gerald Quinn		  
5 ORDER OF JUSTICE (IRE) (5yo B M)
ORDER OF ST GEORGE (IRE) / I HEARD IT BEFORE (IRE) / FAME AND GLORY (GB)		 11st 11lbs Gilmer Bates East Antrim (H)
Brian A. Hamilton		  
6 REINITINRUBY (IRE) (6yo B M)
LEADING LIGHT (IRE) / TIMON'S PRESENT (GB) / PRESENTING (GB)		 11st 11lbs Matthew Kelly North Down (F)
R.J. Tumilty		  
7 RYAN'S DAUGHTER (IRE) (5yo B M)
HARZAND (IRE) / WITHOUT WINGS (IRE) / WINGED LOVE (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Eugene Ryan Newry (H)
Liam Lennon		  
8 TEDDINGTON LOCK (IRE) (5yo B M)
KINGSTON HILL (GB) / ALVERSTONE (GB) / ALFLORA (IRE)		 11st 11lbs Kevin Ross East Antrim (H)
Kevin Ross		  
9 THATSJUSTME (IRE) (5yo GR M)
KINGSTON HILL (GB) / CRUISE NIGHT (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)		 11st 11lbs Alana Jane McGuinness Ward Union (S)
Ian Patrick Donoghue		  
10 WALTZING MATILDA (FR) (5yo B M)
WALZERTAKT (GER) / MEDICITY (FR) / SAGACITY (FR)		 11st 11lbs Mary Turley East Down (F)
Patrick Eugene Turley		  

Preview

Five lengths separated CASTLEGORE and Waltzing Matilda at Tyrella last month, and the former will bid to confirm that form here and continue her progression. Reinitinruby was placed at Tattersalls in testing conditions last season, and whilst she pulled-up in her one and only start over hurdles for Katie Scott, she could be a competitive force having changed stables since.

TATTERSALLS IRELAND DERBY SALE 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 KENO BLACK (FR) (5yo BR G)
TIRWANAKO (FR) / SAGE DECISION (FR) / SAGEBURG (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Ballymaglassan Farm Partnership Kildare (F)
C.W.J. Farrell		  
2 KINGS JET (IRE) (5yo B G)
JET AWAY (GB) / COURT GAMBLE (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Ballymaglassan Farm Partnership Kildare (F)
C.W.J. Farrell		  
3 DEVILSROLLTHEDICE (IRE) (5yo CH G)
KINGSTON HILL (GB) / TARA TARA (IRE) / FAYRUZ (GB)		 12st 2lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
4 WORK MASTER (IRE) (5yo B G)
WORKFORCE (GB) / EVER DREAMING (USA) / DYNAFORMER (USA)		 12st 2lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd. Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
5 PONTE VEDRA (IRE) (5yo GR G)
KINGSTON HILL (GB) / DARSI O'GRADY (IRE) / DARSI (FR)		 12st 2lbs Miss. Maria Kavanagh Bree (F)
Colin Bowe		  
6 GARADICE (IRE) (5yo B G)
KINGSTON HILL (GB) / TRULY MAGNIFICENT (USA) / ELUSIVE QUALITY (USA)		 12st 2lbs Declan Donohoe Fermanagh (H)
D.M. Christie		  
7 MY LIFE BE LIKE (IRE) (5yo BR G)
GETAWAY (GER) / GRANNY YEATS (IRE) / YEATS (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Shane Wilson & Jamesy Hagan Partnership Bree (F)
D.M. Christie		  
8 CLOUGH CLOUDS (IRE) (5yo GR G)
CLOUDINGS (IRE) / CRYSTAL FIRE (IRE) / CARROLL HOUSE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Mervyn William Adams Mid-Antrim (H)
Gerald Quinn		  
9 MONSIEUR JACO (FR) (5yo B G)
PASTORIUS (GER) / APPLE'S NOA (FR) / MANSONNIEN (FR)		 12st 2lbs P.J. McBurney Mid-Antrim (H)
Gerald Quinn		  
10 BROOTALLY (IRE) (5yo BR G)
WINGS OF EAGLES (FR) / CUSH BACH (IRE) / BACH (IRE)		 12st 2lbs The Cousins Co.Down (S)
Peter Buchanan		  
11 COURT CANYON (IRE) (5yo B G)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / ELUSIVE IVY (IRE) / ELUSIVE CITY (USA)		 12st 2lbs Danestown Racing Partnership Ward Union (S)
Gavin Cromwell		  
12 COURT COMPLIANCE (IRE) (5yo B G)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / BELLINGHAM ROSE (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 12st 2lbs Albert Broad Ward Union (S)
D. Broad		  
13 MAGNETIC CLOUD (FR) (5yo GR G)
MAGNETICJIM (IRE) / ASH CLOUD (FR) / SLICKLY (FR)		 12st 2lbs Warren Ewing East Antrim (H)
Warren Ewing		  
14 MAVETHERAVE (IRE) (5yo GR G)
JUKEBOX JURY (IRE) / DONNS WISH (IRE) / PIERRE (GB)		 12st 2lbs David A. Laverty East Antrim (H)
William Ross Crawford		  
15 MOSSY FEN COOLIO (GB) (5yo B G)
KAYF TARA (GB) / LITTLE ACORN (GB) / PRESENTING (GB)		 12st 2lbs Mossy Fen Stables Partnership Island (F)
Eamonn M. Doyle		  
16 SAINT POLO (FR) (5yo B G)
STORM THE STARS (USA) / UNE ROYAL (FR) / ROYAL DRAGON (USA)		 12st 2lbs W.W. Dennison Co.Down (S)
Caroline McCaldin		  
17 TIGER BAIE (IRE) (5yo B G)
MAHLER (GB) / FENCOTE BELLE (IRE) / PRESENTING (GB)		 12st 2lbs Caitriona Goff Island (F)
Michael Goff		  

Preview

MONSIEUR JACO was only beaten by five lengths when making his debut in Tattersalls before Christmas in a strongly-run maiden and he would look to set the standard here. Stablemate Clough Clouds also filled the placings on his debut which came at this venue in November to give the Quinn stable a strong hand in this. Tiger Baie has twice finished third, a position that Ponte Verda also filled on his debut in Rathcannon.

Open

Open Lightweight Race

For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old and upwards, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland.
4-Y-O Maidens excluded. No Penalties. Mares allowed 5lbs.
(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 ASK D'MAN (IRE) (11yo CH G)
ASK (GB) / VIE EN ROSE (IRE) / CROCO ROUGE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs S.J. Hegarty & Jennifer O'Kane Fermanagh (H)
D.M. Christie		  
2 WINGED LEADER (IRE) (11yo B G)
WINGED LOVE (IRE) / CLASSICAL BEAUTY (IRE) / SUPREME LEADER (GB)		 11st 2lbs S.J. Hegarty & Jennifer O'Kane Fermanagh (H)
D.M. Christie		  
3 BALLYPHILIP (IRE) (7yo B G)
PRESENTING (GB) / NERVOUS BREAKDOWN (FR) / MIESQUE'S SON (USA)		 12st 2lbs W.W. Dennison Co.Down (S)
Caroline McCaldin		  
4 BESTALINE (FR) (6yo GR M)
MARTALINE (GB) / BEST DAY (FR) / ARVICO (FR)		 11st 11lbs Simon Cavanagh Westmeath (F)
Simon Cavanagh		  
5 CARNFUNNOCK (IRE) (8yo B G)
GETAWAY (GER) / SIMPLY ERIN (IRE) / GAMUT (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Largy Bloodstock East Antrim (H)
S.R.B. Crawford		  
6 DENTO DES OBEAUX (FR) (12yo GR G)
BALKO (FR) / QUENTA DES OBEAUX (FR) / MARESCA SORRENTO (FR)		 11st 11lbs Liam Gibney East Down (F)
Patrick Eugene Turley		  
7 VIS TA LOI (FR) (11yo CH G)
SMADOUN (FR) / DICTE TA LOI (FR) / LOST WORLD (IRE)		 11st 2lbs Nicholas W. O'Reilly Fingal (H)
Ian Patrick Donoghue		  
8 WELSH SAINT (FR) (11yo B G)
SAINT DES SAINTS (FR) / MINIROSE (FR) / MANSONNIEN (FR)		 11st 2lbs James Murdoch North Down (F)
C.A. McBratney		  

Preview

WINGED LEADER had the measure of the subsequent Tyrella victor Carnfunnock at Portrush back in October, and he will be seeking to confirm that form as he bids to return to winning ways that have met with defeat for the first time since finishing third in this race 12 months ago when last seen finishing second at Turtulla. Ballyphilip was a big improver last season and it is great to see him back on track after a very heavy fall at Fairyhouse in November.

Mares Winner Of Two

Winners Of Two - Mares

For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old and upwards, Mares Only, 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 two Point to Point Steeplechases of any description. No Penalties. 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 GET OFF YOUR PHONE (IRE) (6yo CH M)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / MERRYLAS (IRE) / MISTER LORD (USA)		 11st 11lbs Run for Fun Partnership Killinick (H)
D.P. Berry		  
2 RICHIEANDSAMS LADY (IRE) (6yo B M)
LAURO (GER) / CARLEYS FLIGHT (IRE) / BUSY FLIGHT (GB)		 11st 11lbs Run for Fun Partnership Killinick (H)
D.P. Berry		  
3 CAMLIN PARK (IRE) (5yo B M)
AFFINISEA (IRE) / ISMANE (FR) / LAYMAN (USA)		 11st 11lbs William James Hunter East Down (F)
Brian A. Hamilton		  
4 CARRY ON HEIDI (IRE) (5yo B M)
IDAHO (IRE) / CARRY ON WALKER (IRE) / GETAWAY (GER)		 11st 11lbs Patricia Baragry Coolnakilla (H)
J.P. Baragry		  
5 ELSA BAY (IRE) (7yo B M)
SHANTOU (USA) / ESEE (IRE) / LAWMAN (FR)		 11st 11lbs William P. Murphy Carlow Farmers (F)
William P. Murphy		  
6 GLENMALURE LADY (IRE) (6yo B M)
FAMOUS NAME (GB) / GLEN ELLIE (IRE) / ANSHAN (GB)		 11st 11lbs Paul O'Sullivan Fingal (H)
Claire O'Connell		  
7 HATHAWAYS COTTAGE (IRE) (7yo B M)
MAHLER (GB) / CARRIG'N MAY (IRE) / CLASSIC CLICHE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Ray Nicholas Fermanagh (H)
D.M. Christie		  
8 PALLAS ATHENE (IRE) (7yo B M)
MILAN (GB) / RATHVAWN BELLE (IRE) / LUSO (GB)		 11st 11lbs Emmet Mullins Carlow Farmers (F)
Emmet Mullins		  
9 TAMLAGHT EYES (IRE) (9yo B M)
DOYEN (IRE) / BOND HOLDER (IRE) / HAWKEYE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs P.J. McBurney Mid-Antrim (H)
Gerald Quinn		  

Preview

TAMLAGHT EYES may have been a beaten short-priced favourite in this race three years ago, but she could make amends and go one place better here following an effortless victory on her return to action in Portrush. Hathaways Cottage has not reached the same heights that she scaled last season, and so the danger may come from either Get Off Your Phone or Carry On Heidi, who were only separated by a head at Carrigarostig.

THE INHSC 6yo+ Maiden

For Certified Hunters aged 6 years old and upwards, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland. Mares allowed 5lbs. The INHSC are generously sponsoring this race with an additional BONUS to the winning owner of €800. If it is necessary to run more than one division of this race the INHSC BONUS of €800 will be divided accordingly.

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 PENTHOUSE POPPET (IRE) (8yo B M)
GETAWAY (GER) / CONORS MIRACLE (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)		 11st 6lbs Kerri McBratney Co.Down (S)
C.A. McBratney		  
2 RELAX TO THE MAX (IRE) (8yo B G)
TELESCOPE (IRE) / GLENARM (GB) / KAYF TARA (GB)		 11st 11lbs James Murdoch North Down (F)
C.A. McBratney		  
3 CONDUCTOR OF WAR (IRE) (6yo B G)
CONDUIT (IRE) / MOSEY ON MOLLY (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)		 11st 11lbs Mary Prunty Co.Down (S)
Sean McParlan		  
4 DOC MARTIN (IRE) (6yo B G)
ELUSIVE PIMPERNEL (USA) / SOUTH BRIDGE (IRE) / EXIT TO NOWHERE (USA)		 11st 11lbs Joy Wilson Newry (H)
Liam Lennon		  
5 DRUMNASOO (IRE) (6yo B G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / DRAPERS HILL (IRE) / WINGED LOVE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Karen Millar North Down (F)
R.J. Tumilty		  
6 KING IN THE PARK (IRE) (6yo B G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / PRETTYASAPICTURE (GB) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)		 12st 2lbs D.M. Christie Island (F)
D.M. Christie		  
7 MINELLA CRISTAL (IRE) (6yo B GR G)
SHANTOU (USA) / ALKALI (IRE) / DALAKHANI (IRE)		 12st 2lbs Patrick Ward Tipperary (F)
Patrick Ward		  
8 MR FRAWLEY (IRE) (8yo B G)
SAGEBURG (IRE) / CHIMINEE LAMP (IRE) / PIERRE (GB)		 11st 11lbs James Joseph Stafford Ward Union (S)
Paul Stafford		  
9 VICOMTE LE BRAVE (FR) (6yo GR G)
BRAVE MANSONNIEN (FR) / VIRGATA (FR) / TURGEON (USA)		 12st 2lbs W.W. Dennison Co.Down (S)
Caroline McCaldin		  
10 WHAT A FLIRTH (IRE) (8yo B M)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / WHAT A FASHION (IRE) / MILAN (GB)		 11st 6lbs Val & Michelle Bohan South Westmeath (H)
Peter J. Flood		  

Preview

DRUMNASOO may have pulled-up when making his return to action at Limerick at Christmas, but he has his sights lowered here for what should be a very winnable assignment given his form in the book. He had chased home Ballyphilip in a Down Royal Hunter Chase on his final outing for his previous connections, and a reproduction of that would leave him as a tough nut to crack. Relax To The Max can be forgiven his latest outing, as his Tattersalls effort would entitle him to be right in the mix here, whilst the track recruit What A Flirth, and Vicomte Le Brave, who finished second around here in November, are others with claims.
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