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.

Brother of the mighty Douvan could be bound for the pointing fields
26/06/2019

The own-brother to the Cheltenham hero has gone into training with Ellmarie Holden after being bought at the Derby sale.

"I do enjoy it and I do see a future in it" - Jonjo Bright on pin-hooking success
26/06/2019

The former point-to-point rider sold his first horse at a store sale for E38,000 and is looking to build on that.

Full time job opportunity with P2P.ie
26/06/2019

We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated office administrator to join the team on a full-time basis.

2018 - 19 Season A-Z
22/06/2019

A look back on each meeting during the 2018/19 point-to-point season.

J. J. Harty passes away
21/06/2019

Fomer chairman of the Cork - Waterford point-to-point committee J.J. Harty passed away earlier this week

Mary Tyner to compete in Corinthian Challenge Charity Race Series 2019
19/06/2019

Mary Tyner is raising funds for the Injured Jockeys Fund in memory of her son Jack Tyner who sadly passed away following a heavy fall 8 years ago.

IHRB Disqualification Notice
19/06/2019

Five Star Getaway disqualified following his victory in the five-year-old geldings' maiden at Courtown on 07/04/19.

Champion Handler Bowe adds to Land Rover purchases
13/06/2019

Colin Bowe once again signed for the most expensive horse bound for the pointing fields on day two at Goffs.

Owner Bates unsuccessful in bid to appeal Dromahane demotion
12/06/2019

Billy Bates had sought to overturn the stewards decision to demote his Noreen Bawn at the Doneraile fixture.

Pointing buyers out in force on day one of Land Rover sale
12/06/2019

The Monbeg team parted with almost one million euro as they bought 22 horses on a day of big prices.

The 2019 Irish Field P2P Awards
11/06/2019

The 40th Annual Irish Field Point-to-Point Awards took place on Saturday 8th June at the Hotel Minella, Co. Tipperary.

Half Century for Maxine O`Sullivan
06/06/2019

Maxine O'Sullivan rode her 50th winner between-the-flags last Sunday

Next Generation | Rider - Jack O'Grady
05/06/2019

Jack O'Grady got off the mark at just the third time of asking at Ballingarry last Sunday and talks about how he got involved here.

Rob James racks up 200 winners
05/06/2019

Rob James rode his 200th winner between-the-flags on Sunday

Final day success clinches Breeder title for Ken Parkhill
04/06/2019

Ken Parkhill bred four individual winners including Begoodtoyourself, a winner on the final day of the season.

Joseph O`Reilly winner Ucello Conti named Champion Hunter Chaser
04/06/2019

That Fairyhouse victory was one of the in hunter chase company for Gordon Elliott's charge.

Getaway secures his first Leading Sire Title
04/06/2019

The Coolmore stallion won the title with 35 winners while Milan took second place with 30 winners.

Longhouse Music crowned Champion Mare
03/06/2019

Sam Curlings` charge set to collect both Champion Pointer and Champion mare award.

Colin Bowe takes seventh leading handler title
03/06/2019

45 winners secures the handlers title for Colin Bowe

On The Fringe takes Listowel Hunters Chase
03/06/2019

The veteran On The Fringe wins the Listowel Hunters Chase at 14!

Maxine O'Sullivan takes the Leading Ladies Title
03/06/2019

Maxine O'Sullivan seals the Ladies Champion Title with success in the penultimate race of the season.

Michael O`Sullivan wins the novice title
03/06/2019

A tally of 16 wins for the season secures the novice title for Michael O`Sullivan.

Barry O'Neill takes the 2019 Champion Rider title
03/06/2019

The win marks the Wexford natives third consecutive Champion Rider Title.

Longhouse Music and Kruzhlinin tie for Champion Pointer award
03/06/2019

Thirteen wins apiece for Longhouse Music and Kruzhlinin sees them share the title as race goes down to the wire.

Derek O'Connor secures Southern and Senior titles
03/06/2019

The victory marks O'Connor's ninth Southern Title and his second Senior Title.

Wonderful Charm takes Stratford Champion Hunters Chase
31/05/2019

Wonderful Charm secures success under Sam Waley Cohen, with Chosen Dream back in sixth.

Brian Fitzsimmons has sadly passed away
31/05/2019

We were very saddened to hear of the passing of Brian Fitzsimmons.

Curtain closes on a successful sales season at Tattersalls Cheltenham
30/05/2019

Tattersalls Cheltenham May Sale concluded today with a satisfactory set of results; five lots fetched 100,000.

Next Generation | Rider - Shane Fenelon
29/05/2019

Shane Fenelon rode a double at Stradbally last Saturday and talks about how it all came about here.

Derek O`Connor secures Western title
27/05/2019

Derek O`Connor is set to take his 11th consecutive Western title this year.

Twelve apiece for Longhouse Music and Kruzhlinin
27/05/2019

The Champion Pointer contest continues to heat up as each of the leading pair record their 12th success.

Dominant O'Neill wins hat-trick of Eastern titles
26/05/2019

Barry O'Neill was crowned eastern champion for the 2018/19 season as that region finishes at Stradbally.

Hi Murphy overhauls My Oakclahome late to win at Downpatrick
24/05/2019

The Sean McParlan-trained favourite won his fourth race of the season in the Frank Fitzsimmons Memorial.

Lets Go Champ headlines Doncaster Spring sale
23/05/2019

Donnchadh Doyle's Bartlemy four-year-old winner claimed top billing as over 120 Irish Pointers were offered for sale.

Next Generation | Rider - Diamuid Moloney
22/05/2019

20-year-old Diamuid Moloney recorded the first success of his career last Sunday and discusses his background here.

Title chasing Longhouse Music and Kruzhlinin set more records
19/05/2019

Kruzhlinin won his second race of the weekend, whilst Longhous Music was among the winners at Loughrea.

Ballindenisk hat-trick for O'Neill re-ignites Southern title quest
19/05/2019

Barry O'Neill is now just two winners adrift of Derek O'Connor in the sourthern region following a treble at Ballindenisk.

Loughanmore hat-trick seals Northern title for Codd
18/05/2019

Jamie Codd won his fourth northern title following a treble at Loughanmore including a 10th of the season for Kruzhlinin.

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.