THE first of six races begins at 1pm on SundayBelclare Point-to-Point set to thrill racegoersTHE North Galway Hunt Annual Point-to-Point will take place on Sunday in Belclare and once again promises to be one of the highlights of the local sporting calendar. Belclare has earned a strong national reputation, particularly through its' four-year-old maiden, which has produced an exceptional roll of honour over the years. Among its graduates are three-time Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Best Mate, The Thinker, Topofthegame and Grand National winner Minella Times who famously carried Rachael Blackmore to victory in 2021. Now highly regarded under rules, he is another example of the quality of horses that emerge from the Belclare track. The Belclare Point-to-Point is always a fantastic social as well as sporting occasion, attracting families, racing enthusiasts and members of the wider community.

Source: The Herald March 06, 2026 17:37 UTC