Gary Murphy's mare was just a third off-spring of Old Persian to run this season, to swiftly get him off the mark.
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Gary Murphy's mare was just a third off-spring of Old Persian to run this season, to swiftly get him off the mark.
The Conna native registered his first point-to-point winner when partnering Stepitoutmary to success at Ballycahane for handler Jonathan Fitzgerald.
SEE MOREBrian Lawless rode his 100th point-to-point winner aboard Ballycrystal Boy at Borris House on Sunday.
SEE MOREThe ThoroughBid February Sale produced another vibrant trade as a number of eye-catching prospects changed hands, headed by Dan’s Allstar, purchased by Dan Astbury for £20,000.
SEE MOREThe March 22nd fixture will have three winner's bonuses up for grabs including the much-coveted Gain Mares Series Final.
SEE MOREMorning Express struck at Ballygogue House to provide handler Alice Curran with her second winner of the season after a six-year absence from the pointing sphere.
SEE MOREFollowing an advanced course inspection at Lingstown, it was decided that they will be using the inside track, the same line that was used for their November meeting.
SEE MOREThe first three horses home in last year's Festival Challenge Cup Hunters' Chase could renew rivalries on March 13th.
SEE MORECleverfox appeared home and hosed for first-season handler Adam Leahy before dramatically exiting with victory in his grasp.
SEE MOREFormer Ladies Derby winner Sophie Carter marked her comeback from injury with a commanding open success at Oldtown.
SEE MOREKilkenny teenager Shaun Greene registered his first point-to-point winner aboard Sir Topham Hatt at Ballygogue House.
SEE MORETerence O'Brien had a memorable day in the Cheltenham sales ring after his Ballyvodock winner Uncle Pad was sold for £310,000
SEE MOREBack-to-back emphatic four-year-old maiden victories have continued an excellent first season for handler Brian Lawless.
SEE MOREThe Coolmeen graduate’s 12th Grade 1 victory extends a 27-run record of 20 wins and seven seconds, as Ellmarie Holden reflects on producing a horse of a lifetime.
SEE MOREAndy Pierce reflects on a memorable weekend as Dalston Lad and Ubatuba dominate at Grade 2 level, while Lady Bam capped off the weekend at Nenagh.
SEE MOREScarteen Hunt Master Bill Hanly won the confined maiden at their point-to-point for a second consecutive year.
SEE MOREKilmacow teenager Caitlin Grant registered her first point-to-point success aboard the David O’Brien-trained Occupational Force at Ballinaboola in her father Colm's colours.
SEE MORE22-year-old Tristan Merrigan opened his point-to-point account when partnering Bansha Blue to an impressive 17-length victory at his local track Comea for handler Daniel O’Connell Jnr.
SEE MOREA total 72 fixtures have been scheduled for the spring 2026 term, beginning at Dromahane on December 30th.
SEE MOREIN THE HEADLINES
Gary Murphy's mare was just a third off-spring of Old Persian to run this season, to swiftly get him off the mark.
P2P Results
Ballinaboola WinnersHEARTS AND SPADES (FR) by MAXIOS (GB)
E Mahon
Ian McCarthy
Nicki McCarthy
P2P Results
Comea 4yo MaidenCATCHEM BLACK (IRE) by AFFINISEA (IRE)
S E O'Rourke
Garrett L. Murphy
Turbine Syndicate
P2P Results
Lisronagh 4yo Mares MaidenMILADY DU PLESSIS (FR) by JEU ST ELOI (FR)
D G Lavery
M.J. O'Hare
Sara O'Hare
P2P Results
Borris House 4yo Geldings MaidenBALLYCRYSTAL BOY (IRE) by CRYSTAL OCEAN (GB)
B Lawless
Brian Lawless
Abbie O'Connor
P2P Results
Oldtown 5yo+ Mares MaidenDIFFERENT STORY (IRE) by POET'S WORD (IRE)
L J Murphy
Paul Martin Pierce
Blackhall Stables Partnership
P2P Results
Ballinaboola 5&6yo Mares MaidenGALATRONA (IRE) by HARZAND (IRE)
B O'Neill
Colin Bowe
Benjamin Halsall
P2P Results
Borris House 4yo Mares MaidenPERSONAL SPACE (IRE) by OLD PERSIAN (GB)
S E O'Rourke
Garrett L. Murphy
Turbine Syndicate