The six-year-old was following up on his recent second placed effort in a similar contest at Cork back in November, however the son of Westerner was still sent off at an easy to back 6/1. 

 

Having just his sixth start, the Glorious Galway Syndicate-owned gelding cost €72,000 as a store and began his career with Jim Culloty, before transferring to the care of the Clare-based Declan McNamara, who would be best know for his association with ace hunter chaser Mossey Joe.

 

Johnny Barry made his intention clear from flag fall on this occasion, making every post a winning one.

Wrong Direction looked like he was going to give the eventual winner plenty to think about before departing two-out, leaving the bay to come home 11 lengths clear of Summons To Court, who filled the runner up spot.

Weekend Preview | Tyrella
24/01/2019

If Kruzhlinin were to take up his engagement in the Open, the 12-year-old may well add to his tally of four wins this season.

Irish Pointer Presentandcounting Tops Doncaster January Sale
23/01/2019

The two-day 2019 Goffs UK January Sale came to a conclusion today with Irish Pointer Presentandcounting topping the sale.

James and Deegan get Thyestes Chase call-ups
23/01/2019

Leading point-to-point riders Rob James and Richie Deegan have secured rides in the valuable handicap.

New P2P Track for Limerick Harriers
22/01/2019

Limerick Harriers moving to new track at Ballycahane for their March fixture.

Schooling at Ballinaboola on Tuesday 5th February
22/01/2019

The Wexford Hunt committee will be holding a schooling day on Tuesday 5th February at Ballinaboola.

Charity Race for Breast Cancer Ireland to be among Bellharbour highlights
22/01/2019

There will be fun for all the family at the upcoming Co. Clare fixture including a Lady Members Charity race.

Viral sensations set to appear at Dungarvan point to point
21/01/2019

It is all systems go for the Dungarvan point to point at Kilossera this weekend with the course is in great shape in advance of Sundays meeting.

Schooling at Tyrella
21/01/2019

There will be schooling available at Tyrella after racing on Saturday 26th January 2019.

Ucello Conti Cheltenham bound following Thurles success
20/01/2019

Gordon Elliott's Ucello Conti recorded his second victory within seven days following his last success with Barry O'Neill.

Sweeney stuns Boulta crowd with remarkable recovery
20/01/2019

Michael Sweeney recorded his seventh success of the season in ultra-dramatic fashion at Boulta on Sunday.

Faugheen and Black Op among 51 in Stayers' Hurdle
19/01/2019

Almost a quarter of the entries for the Sun Racing Stayers' Hurdle at Cheltenham are former Irish point-to-pointers.

Codd nearing return to action ahead of start of 4yo campaign
18/01/2019

Jamie Codd is closing in on a return to the saddle following a partially collapsed lung that he suffered at Limerick.

Strong Entry of 30 for OLBG Mares Hurdle at Cheltenham
18/01/2019

The OLBG Mares Grade 1 Hurdle has attracted a strong entry of 30 mares which includes six Irish Point to Pointers.

27 Entered for the Cheltenham Festival Champion Hurdle
18/01/2019

The entries for the Grade 1 Unibet Champion Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival have increased this year with a total of 27 entered.

Monalee and Shattered Love among 14 Pointers in Ryanair
18/01/2019

Templencarriga winner Monalee features among a strong initial entry of Irish Pointers for the Ryanair Chase in March.

Defending champion Native River among 19 Irish Pointers in Gold Cup
18/01/2019

The Dromahane graduate will be looking to become the first horse since Best Mate to win consecutive Gold Cups.

Irish Pointers dominate with double on Classic card
12/01/2019

Impulsive Leader and Beakstown enjoyed big race success, whilst Derek O'Connor made a winning visit to Warwick.

Former sourthern champion Fennessy announces retirement
08/01/2019

Ciaran Fennessy has announced that he is to retire from race riding following a successful career.

King reaches milestone 100 at Mainstown
06/01/2019

Tipperary rider Pa King recorded his 100th pointing success aboard Go To Court at the Kilmoganny fixture on Sunday.

Former rider Keith Dalton passes away
31/12/2018

The Tipperary native rode the likes of Ned Kelly and subsequent Welsh National winner Mountainous between the flags.

O'Connor sets new record with Dromahane winner
30/12/2018

Derek O'Connor became the first rider in the history of the sport to reach 1,200 winners at Dromahane on Sunday.

Posh Trish brings up her Listed hat-trick at Taunton
30/12/2018

The Lemonfield scorer returned to the winner's enclosure for the second time over the Christmas period with her Listed success.

Limerick fall forces Codd to the sidelines
30/12/2018

Jamie Codd is facing a spell on the sidelines after suffering a partially collapsed lung in a fall at Limerick over Christmas

North Kilkenny's hiring fences to fellow point-to-point committees
20/12/2018

The hunt club have two sets of fences available at competitive prices which been proving popular this season.

JP McManus purchases Cheltenham December sale top lot
15/12/2018

Recent Yeats Tattersalls winner, Chantry House, commanded top-billing on a big night at the sales for point-to-pointers.

Prize money increase announced for point-to-points
14/12/2018

Horse Racing Ireland are to increase the prize money for older races by 13% in point-to-points.

Lemonfield winner Whistle Dixie sends records tumbling at Goffs
14/12/2018

The well-related mare was bought for E230,000 the biggest price paid for a NH mare here in over ten years.

2019 Spring Fixture List Unveiled
17/10/2018

A total of 79 point-to-point fixtures will take place in the spring campaign right through to the June Bank Holiday.

See Double Wins At 15
19/09/2018

Ronan McNally enjoyed a day to remember at Hexham on Monday when his stable veteran See Double You won his tenth races at the ripe old age of 15.