Point-to-Points

In 1923 a committee was selected for the purpose of framing rules for the regulation of point-to-point steeplechases in Ireland. The Stewards of the Irish National Hunt Steeplechase Committee (I.N.H.S.) granted leave to the IMFHA to run point-to-points under their auspices, subject to certain conditions - an arrangement, which continues to the present. Hunts run point-to-point races as fundraisers, they are run by enthusiastic volunteers and many a champion steeplechaser began its career on the Irish point-to-point field including the famous mare Dawn Run, Arkle, and Best Mate.

Dromahane will stage the first of what will be 73 point-to-point fixtures in the spring 2024 calendar which will run across 41 days of racing culminating in a double-header at Ballingarry and Inchydoney on Sunday, May 26th.