40 winners for Bertie Finn

By Dan Walsh

The 2026/27 point-to-point season kicked off at Toomebridge, Co. Antrim, on Saturday and while Wexford stables were involved the best placing was the runner-up spot for Colin Bowe’s I’m Feeling It in the four years old mares’ maiden race with Bertie Finn on board.

However, Oulart rider Bertie Finn was compensated in the next race with success on owner/trainer Patrick Ward’s Western Wishes in the Winner of One race. It was Finn’s milestone 40^th career victory.

2026/27 Autumn Point-to-Point Fixtures in the South Eastern region is as follows;

Sunday, October 18^th; Shillelagh & District Hunt at Fairwood, TINAHELY.

Saturday, October 24^th; Island Hunt at PEPPARDS CASTLE, Ballygarrett.

Sunday November 8^th; Wexford Hunt at KNOCKMULLEN HOUSE, New Ross.

Sunday, November 15^th; Wicklow Hunt at Fairwood, TINAHELY.

Sunday, November 22^nd; Killinick Harriers at LINGSTOWN, Tomhaggard.

Sunday, November 29^th; Carlow Farmers at BORRIS HOUSE.

Sunday, December 6^th; Ballinagore Harriers at BALLYCRYSTAL, Kiltealy.