OLDCASTLE

Gates Open: 12:00
First Race: 14:00
Admission Prices: €10 and free for U16's
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Track Biography:

The Ballymacad hunting history dates back to 1730 and they have always strived to  every aspect they participate in be it hunting, running a hunter trials and Point-to-Point.

 The original Ballymacad Point-to-Point meeting was held in Crossakiel was the most exciting event of the year when even the local school closed for the day. In a large field on the northern slope of the hill, tents were set up and a festival atmosphere was created with women would sell the race cards and trick-of-the-loop tables were set up. The start was in the next field and all that could be seen was the jockeys colours through the hedge until they suddenly appeared jumping the last fence where the whipper-in would gallop up and down to keep the crowds back off the track right up to the winning post! Some of the natural obstacles are still used by those out hunting to this day.

In 1977 the event moved to its current venue at Newcastle, Oldcastle which provides a great natural course with great viewing for spectators.

The four year old maiden race has provided a start for some very successful horses on the track including Our Vic and the most recent being the Willie Mullins trained Live Love Laugh. The very famous Flashing Steel owned by Charlie Haughey also had a win in Oldcastle.

With its white railing, the course and facilities create the feel of being at an actual race meeting. The Clerk of the Course has spent years perfecting the ground, to ensure the best underfoot conditions are on offer to owners, trainers and jockeys.

Oldcastle Point-to-Point Races

Newcastle,

Oldcastle,

Co. Meath

A82 VE08

 

Contact Details

Rachel Gilsenan - 0872969137

How To Get There

By Road

From Dublin -Take the M3 to Maghera. Turn left. Straight through the crossroads. At the T-Junction, turn right and the track is approximately 1 mile on the left.

From the West - From Mullingar travel to Castlepollard & onto Oldcastle. Take the Cavan Road and at the Oil Depot turn right and the track is approximately 1 mile on the right.

By Air

Dublin Airport is approximately 60 minutes from Newcastle. Car Hire is readily available at Arrivals at Dublin Airport. A regular bus service leaves the airport for Virginia & Kells and taxis are available in both towns.

Eircode: A82 VE08
 

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The layout of facilities mean spectators can enjoy the racing with everything close to hand. With its white railing, the course and facilities create the feel of being at an actual race meeting. The parade ring is just a short walk from the Bookies stands and the catering facilities on site.

There is ample free car parking providing stunning view of the track and the surrounding countryside. For those with limited mobility, the car park on the hill provides a great vantage point from their vehicle and allows perfect positioning to get close to the last fence and winning post.

Portaloos are located at various positions at the venue. Baby Changing facilities and bottle warming facilities can be made available, just ask in the Hospitality Marquee.
 

The Hunt Hospitality Marquee has soup, sandwiches and tea & coffee available or if you fancy something sweet our dedicated members spend the previous day baking and has delicious cakes, buns and treats available to satisfy that craving.

The Marquee is located overlooking the Parade Ring and the track and has benches and tables & chairs provided so you can sit, relax and don’t miss any of the action.

Outside caterers offering a range of traditional burgers, sausages, chicken & chips are also present on site.

Tea, coffee and soft drinks are available in the Hospitality Marquee.

Should the day be cold, why not warm up with a hot whiskey or port in the Marquee or if we are lucky enough that the sun shines, sit & enjoy with a beer overlooking the Parade Ring & track.
 

No, however we advise warm clothes as we are located on a hill it can get cold!!
Dogs are allowed but we ask they be kept on a lead at all times.
Yes. Our car park is large enough that if you want to bring your picnic you are more than welcome whilst still being close to the action.
We are lucky enough to have wide open spaces where children can play in a safe enviroment.
There is no ATM on site however the Bank of Ireland ATM is in Oldcastle.

Children under 16 go free so parents can bring the family and have an inexpensive day out at the races.

The Fincourt Bar & Guest House offers excellent overnight accommodation for those who want to make a weekend of it and great traditional Irish Music can be found in the town.

The layout of facilities mean spectators can enjoy the racing with everything close to hand. The parade ring is just a short walk from the Bookies stands and the catering facilities on site.

For those with limited mobility, the car park on the hill provides a great vantage point from their vehicle and allows perfect positioning to get close to the last fence and winning post.

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Entries

TRIERMORE STUD 4yo Mares Maiden

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

Weights: 11st 11lbs About 3 Miles 

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 DIME STORE COWGIRL (GB) (7yo CH M)
GENTLEWAVE (IRE) / BOLD FIRE (GB) / BOLD EDGE (GB)
11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd.
Colin Bowe
 
2 REDDYS ISLAND (IRE) (7yo B M)
SOLDIER OF FORTUNE (IRE) / GWENDOLINER (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)
11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd.
Colin Bowe
 
3 LADY CATO (IRE) (7yo B M)
NOTNOWCATO (GB) / LADY MILLIE (IRE) / MILAN (GB)
11st 11lbs Monbeg Partnership
Sean Thomas Doyle
 
4 SLEEK 'N' CHIC (IRE) (7yo B M)
MAHLER (GB) / BELL WALKS EVE (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)
11st 8lbs Monbeg Partnership
Sean Thomas Doyle
 
5 KNOCKMARK SALLY (IRE) (7yo B M)
VITA VENTURI (IRE) / THEBOSSESBIRTHDAY (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)
11st 6lbs M.P. Donoghue
Ian Patrick Donoghue
 
6 NOTKEEPINYAGOING (IRE) (7yo B M)
CALIFET (FR) / MYBLUEEYEDGIRL (IRE) / MILAN (GB)
11st 11lbs Laura Scallan
Mark J. Scallan
 
7 TINTERN ABBEY (IRE) (7yo B M)
MAHLER (GB) / PORTOBELLO SUNRISE (IRE) / BROKEN HEARTED (IRE)
11st 6lbs Betty Walsh
Aidan Fitzgerald
 

Preview

Colin Bowe could be set to pick up where he left off last season, as the reigning Champion Handler looks to have the answer to this race in DIME STORE COWGIRL. She is already proven in the conditions having been finished a fine second at Ballingarry back in May and should follow in the footsteps of her brother Giants Table who also won a four-year-old maiden for connections. Tintern Abbey has not been seen since finishing third in a small-field point-to-point bumper at Punchestown in March, whilst Lady Cato is another to consider.

TATTERSALLS IRELAND 4yo Geldings Maiden

Maiden Race For 4-Y-O Geldings 
For Certified Hunters aged 4 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: 11st 11lbs About 3 Miles 

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 DON'T WALK AWAY (IRE) (7yo BR G)
WALK IN THE PARK (IRE) / KILTIERNAN ROBIN (IRE) / ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR)
11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd.
Colin Bowe
 
2 MUSIC DRIVE (FR) (7yo B G)
MUHTATHIR (GB) / ACLAND STREET (FR) / ZABEEL (NZ)
11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd.
Colin Bowe
 
3 HELLO DANNY (IRE) (7yo B G)
SAGEBURG (IRE) / ALLTHEWHILE (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)
11st 11lbs Thomas M. Coleman
Colin Bowe
 
4 BALLYCAMUS (IRE) (7yo B G)
PRESENTING (GB) / DOTCHENKA (FR) / ASTARABAD (USA)
11st 11lbs W.W. Dennison
Sam Curling
 
5 FRERE D'ARMES (FR) (7yo B G)
BATHYRHON (GER) / VILLE SAINTE (FR) / SAINT DES SAINTS (FR)
11st 10lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle
 
6 HUGUENEAU (FR) (7yo B G)
LUCAYAN (FR) / COUR D'EAU LUDIQUE (FR) / BARASTRAIGHT (GB)
11st 6lbs Monbeg Partnership
Sean Thomas Doyle
 
7 JET FIGHTER (IRE) (7yo B G)
JET AWAY (GB) / BUBBLE BANN (IRE) / HUBBLY BUBBLY (USA)
11st 6lbs Douglas Taylor Kildare (F)
Peter Maher
 
8 JOKERSANDJACKS (IRE) (7yo B G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / KING'SANDQUEEN'S (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)
11st 6lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership
Cormac Doyle
 
9 LINCOLN BURROWS (IRE) (7yo B G)
DYLAN THOMAS (IRE) / AVIDA STAR (IRE) / MONTJEU (IRE)
11st 6lbs Natalie Gilligan
Paul John Gilligan
 
10 THE EBZER (IRE) (7yo B G)
YEATS (IRE) / NICE RESEMBLANCE (IRE) / SHERNAZAR (IRE)
11st 11lbs Caoimhe O'Hare
Liam Lennon
 

Preview

MUSIC DRIVE is from a family full of winners and his connections will be out seeking compensation here after he came down at the final fence in Tipperary last April when still holding every chance. He could prove tough to oppose on his return. Stable companion Dont Walk Away showed promise for a long way at Kirkistown and is sure to have improved whilst Ballycamus will be appearing for a third time and has the benefit of experience.

REA MCGEE AUCTIONEERS 5yo Mares Maiden

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

Weights: 11st 11lbs About 3 Miles 

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 DIANA PRINCE (GB) (8yo B M)
KAYF TARA (GB) / SWEET STORMY (IRE) / BLUEBIRD (USA)
11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd.
Colin Bowe
 
2 SUBTLE ROBIN (IRE) (8yo B M)
ROBIN DES CHAMPS (FR) / SUBTLE HINT (IRE) / SUBTLE POWER (IRE)
11st 11lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd.
Colin Bowe
 
3 SWEET AUBURN (IRE) (8yo B M)
ASK (GB) / SNUG BUNCH (IRE) / BAHHARE (USA)
11st 11lbs Ruby Ann Syndicate
Colin Bowe
 
4 BANBAS CROWN (IRE) (8yo B M)
LEADING LIGHT (IRE) / TRABREGA BAY (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)
11st 11lbs Tom Farren
John H. Murphy
 
5 CARLOTALIN (IRE) (8yo GR M)
CARLOTAMIX (FR) / NILASSIBA (GB) / DAYLAMI (IRE)
11st 11lbs Louise Bagnall Newry (H)
Liam Lennon
 
6 EBONY WAVE (GB) (8yo B M)
GENTLEWAVE (IRE) / DUAL OBSESSION (GB) / SADDLERS' HALL (IRE)
11st 6lbs Roisin O'Brien
Thomas G. Barry
 
7 LOUGH NA FOOEY (IRE) (8yo B M)
VIRTUAL (GB) / CUSLOUGH (IRE) / WHITMORE'S CONN (USA)
11st 6lbs Linus P. Fahy
Leslie Young
 
8 PRESENTING MRS FOX (IRE) (8yo CH M)
PRESENTING (GB) / TREBOB (IRE) / KALANISI (IRE)
11st 6lbs Alana Jane McGuinness
Ian Patrick Donoghue
 
9 PSALMNINETYONE (IRE) (8yo B M)
SAGEBURG (IRE) / SPE SALVI (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)
11st 11lbs Michael Kenny
Kieran Roche
 
10 SADIE YEATS (IRE) (8yo B M)
YEATS (IRE) / SADIE THOMPSON (IRE) / KING'S BEST (USA)
11st 11lbs John O'Connor & Andy Pierce
Paul Martin Pierce
 
11 SALVATRIX (IRE) (8yo B M)
WATAR (IRE) / ACOUNTRY LANE (IRE) / NORWICH (GB)
11st 6lbs Micheal Francis Bates
Micheal Francis Bates
 

Preview

CARLOTALIN finished a very fine third in the opening race on this card 12 months ago before finishing placed again at Toomebridge a fortnight later. She was unable to build on that in nine subsequent starts under rules, but has the advantage of recent race fitness having run three times last month. Diana Prince is another horse looking to recapture her early form, which may leave Psalmninetyone as the main danger. She offered promise for Kieran Roche before coming down at the last in Stradbally in May.

BECTIVE STUD 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 BLANCHES HOLLOW (IRE) (8yo B G)
CALIFET (FR) / CHILTERN HILLS (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)
12st 2lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd.
Colin Bowe
 
2 NEON NIGHTS (IRE) (8yo B G)
OCOVANGO (GB) / CUILOGE LADY (IRE) / BENEFICIAL (GB)
12st 2lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd.
Colin Bowe
 
3 WHATSDESTORYHERE (IRE) (8yo CH G)
DOYEN (IRE) / GEORGIA ON MY MIND (FR) / BELMEZ (USA)
12st 2lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd.
Colin Bowe
 
4 ACTION STATION (IRE) (8yo CH G)
VALIRANN (FR) / MANUELS SISTER (IRE) / LEND A HAND (GB)
12st 2lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle
 
5 BRONAGH'S FIRST (IRE) (8yo CH G)
JET AWAY (GB) / GULLET NUMBER ONE (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)
12st 2lbs Monbeg Syndicate
Donnchadh Doyle
 
6 BLACKSTAIRS DYLAN (IRE) (8yo B G)
DYLAN THOMAS (IRE) / EILEEN AROON (IRE) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)
12st 2lbs Anthony Kearns
Colin Bowe
 
7 BAGHDAD CENTRAL (IRE) (8yo BR G)
MORES WELLS (GB) / KATOWICE (IRE) / RIGHT WIN (IRE)
11st 11lbs Tom Keating
Tom Keating
 
8 BIGSTICKOFRHUBARB (IRE) (8yo B G)
SHOLOKHOV (IRE) / GAULSTOWN LADY (IRE) / DEPLOY (GB)
12st 2lbs Joy Wilson
Liam Lennon
 
9 CALVIC (IRE) (8yo BR G)
CALIFET (FR) / ZIHUATANEJO BREEZE (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)
12st 2lbs Catherine Holden
Ellmarie Holden
 
10 COASTGUARD STATION (IRE) (8yo CH G)
DYLAN THOMAS (IRE) / SHURUWAAT (GB) / FATH (USA)
12st 2lbs Michael N. O'Sullivan
Sam Curling
 
11 FRANZ JOSEF (IRE) (8yo B G)
JET AWAY (GB) / INVISIBLE SPIRIT (IRE) / INVINCIBLE SPIRIT (IRE)
12st 2lbs Micheal Francis Bates
Micheal Francis Bates
 

Preview

Placed at Ballingarry at the end of last season, COASTGUARD STATION returns to the pointing fields following a summer track campaign which culminated in his best effort when second in a maiden hurdle at Ballinrobe in August. Cheekpieces were applied on that occasion and the 102-rated hurdler could be another to make his recent race fitness count here. Bronaghs First could be his biggest threat alongside the newcomer Calvic who hails from a stable to be respected.

DRUMMONDS LTD Winner Of One - Novice Riders

Winners Of One Novice Riders
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.
 
For Novice Riders who, on the Monday prior to the closing of entries, have not ridden more than fifteen winners under any Rules of Racing or Steeplechasing, including Point to Point Steeplechases. Riders who have not ridden more than 5 winners are entitled to a 5lb allowance.
 
(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 PEGASE AMOUR (IRE) (13yo B G)
WINGED LOVE (IRE) / LOVELY NATIVE (IRE) / BE MY NATIVE (USA)
12st 2lbs Patrick Raymond Powell Newry (H)
Liam Lennon
 
2 SCHOOL LANE (IRE) (11yo B G)
WINGED LOVE (IRE) / MANGAN MONTE (IRE) / MONTELIMAR (USA)
12st 2lbs Caoimhe O'Hare
Liam Lennon
 
3 BAGHDAD CENTRAL (IRE) (8yo BR G)
MORES WELLS (GB) / KATOWICE (IRE) / RIGHT WIN (IRE)
12st 2lbs Tom Keating
Tom Keating
 
4 BERKERYS ENIGMA (IRE) (11yo B G)
FLEMENSFIRTH (USA) / FRENCH THEATRE (GB) / KING'S THEATRE (IRE)
11st 11lbs Sam Curling
Sam Curling
 
5 BEYOND REDEMPTION (IRE) (10yo B G)
COURT CAVE (IRE) / HOPEFUL GLEAM (IRE) / SIMPLY GREAT (FR)
11st 11lbs Teresa Flood
Peter J. Flood
 
6 BORO MELODY (IRE) (11yo B G)
MAHLER (GB) / MELODY THYME (IRE) / ACCORDION (IRE)
11st 11lbs CAFRE (Enniskillen) Racing Club Fermanagh (H)
Corrie Auchterlonie
 
7 DIEGOS WAY (IRE) (11yo BR G)
STOWAWAY (GB) / EASTER DUTIES (IRE) / ARISTOCRACY (IRE)
12st 2lbs Robinstown Stables Partnership
Cian M. Collins
 
8 IHAVENT A CLUE (IRE) (11yo B G)
ARAKAN (USA) / GARRAI ARD (IRE) / IDRIS (IRE)
11st 11lbs Ashling Daly
Aidan Fitzgerald
 
9 MORTLACH (GB) (9yo B G)
YEATS (IRE) / BELLE BROOK (IRE) / ALDERBROOK (GB)
12st 2lbs Monbeg Partnership
Sean Thomas Doyle
 
10 QUILL ROAD (IRE) (11yo GR G)
PORTRAIT GALLERY (IRE) / NICOLA'S PET (IRE) / WARCRAFT (USA)
12st 2lbs Tom Power & Annette Lawlor
P.J. Rothwell
 
11 SUBSET (IRE) (10yo B G)
DAHJEE (USA) / SECRET FLUTTER (IRE) / ENTREPRENEUR (GB)
12st 2lbs Denis P. Beary
Peter Maher
 
12 TRAPPER (IRE) (12yo B G)
AOLUS (GER) / KANTURK BELLE (IRE) / KING'S RIDE (IRE)
12st 2lbs Edmond Murphy
Michael E. O'Callaghan
 

Preview

A number of these have been in action on the track since last seen in pointing action, however it could still be worth siding with MORTLACH here on what would be his first run since Kirkistown in May. He may well have been no match for the above average William Tyndale on that occasion, but he won well at Dromahane earlier that month and can double up in this. Stablemates Pegase Amour and School Lane are both experienced campaigners who both return pointing since finishing second and third respectively at Tattersalls in 2019, whilst Diegos Way, a winner at this fixture last year, Ihavent A Clue, Subset and Beyond Redemption all have place claims.

MCCABES BAR & LOUNGE 6yo+ Maiden

Maiden Race For 6-Y-O & Upwards 
For Certified Hunters aged 6 years old and upwards only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland. Mares allowed 5lbs.
(Prize Money €1750: 1st €1225, 2nd €350, 3rd €175)

Weights: 12st 2lbs About 3 Miles 

No Form Horse Weight Owner Hunt/Handler DE
1 GETAWAY LODGE (IRE) (9yo B G)
GETAWAY (GER) / OLDE FAITHFUL (IRE) / GOLD WELL (GB)
12st 2lbs Milestone Bloodstock Ltd.
Colin Bowe
 
2 LADY VIOLET (IRE) (11yo BR M)
STOWAWAY (GB) / CLOHASS MELODY (IRE) / RUDIMENTARY (USA)
11st 11lbs Tom Mellerick United Hunt (F)
Tom Mellerick
 
3 LORD SCHNITZEL (IRE) (11yo B G)
GETAWAY (GER) / BRITWAY LADY (IRE) / NORWICH (GB)
12st 2lbs Klaus Koentopp
Declan Queally
 
4 MAZBOON (IRE) (9yo CH G)
SEA THE STARS (IRE) / FRESNAY (GB) / RAINBOW QUEST (USA)
11st 11lbs J.J. Lambe
J.J. Lambe
 
5 MICK MIXY (GB) (10yo B G)
FAIR MIX (IRE) / BOA (GB) / MTOTO (GB)
11st 11lbs Ray Joseph Doyle Ballinagore (H)
Sue O'Doherty
 
6 MORO LADY (IRE) (10yo B M)
MOROZOV (USA) / DICERA (IRE) / FLEMENSFIRTH (USA)
11st 6lbs Monbeg Farm Racing Partnership
Cormac Doyle
 
7 ROAD TO REDEMPTION (IRE) (9yo B G)
IMPERIAL MONARCH (IRE) / AGUA CALIENTE (IRE) / OLD VIC (IRE)
12st 2lbs Naithan Scullion
Peter J. Flood
 
8 SMITHS GIRL (IRE) (10yo B M)
GETAWAY (GER) / MISS SCULLDUGGERY (IRE) / OSCAR (IRE)
11st 11lbs B.P. Galvin
B.P. Galvin
 
9 SO LADYLIKE (IRE) (10yo B M)
YEATS (IRE) / GLENAIR DANTE (IRE) / PHARDANTE (FR)
11st 6lbs Alana Jane McGuinness
Ian Patrick Donoghue
 
10 SWEET SCOTCH (IRE) (9yo B M)
MAHLER (GB) / MIDWAY (IRE) / WARCRAFT (USA)
11st 6lbs Gerard Rutledge
John McConnell
 
11 WHINNY ISLAND (IRE) (9yo B G)
RULE OF LAW (USA) / CHOSEN HOORAH (IRE) / WELL CHOSEN (GB)
12st 2lbs D.V. Shields
Cian M. Collins
 

Preview

Unusually for an older maiden, Declan Queally could run a 129-rated Grade 1-placed chaser in LORD SCHNITZEL. The eight-year-old has contested the Thyestes and races at the Cheltenham and Punchestown Festivals in the not too distant past to suggest that he would be the one to beat on just his second start for current connections. Getaway Lodge was not beaten too far on this weekend last year when running on Good ground at Monksgrange and is the obvious danger.
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