Portrush Point to Point Racing returns to Portrush

Point to Point Racing returns to Portrush this Saturday and the good news is that the weather is set to play ball.

There are six races on the card - the first off at 1pm with the final race of the day pencilled in for around 3.30pm.

Most eyes, however, will be on the Porter and Co. Open Race at 2.30pm when history could be made.

Winged Leader, who currently holds the Irish Point to Point record with 33 wins, could become the most successful horse ever if he wins.

The 11-year-old is tied with Still William, who racked up his wins in the sixties, and will be well fancied to edge clear on home ground.

The horse, trained by DM Christie, is owned by local duo Jennifer O'Kane and John Hegarty, long-time supporters of the Route Hunt Point to Point Races, so there will be plenty of celebrating should he come home in front.

Gates open at 11.30am and there will be on site parking, bookies, catering and a bar.

Admission is £10 for adults while children under 16 go free and the address is 54 Loguestown Road, Portrush.