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Jill Hurley, Tommy Hurley (Ballynoe point-to-point committee), John Hore (GAIN Equine Nutrition), Jerry Baragry and Jenny Baragry, winner of the 2025 GAIN Mares Series (trainer).<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The countdown is on for the highly anticipated GAIN Mares Series Final, taking place on Sunday, 22nd March at 2pm at the renowned Ballynoe Point\u2011to\u2011Point course in Co. Cork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This much\u2011loved Series, supported by GAIN Equine Nutrition, continues to act as an important platform for developing quality mares within grassroots racing. Ballynoe has long been established as the traditional home of the series finale, drawing strong entries from across the country and remaining a central fixture in the point\u2011to\u2011point diary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s final once again offers a \u20ac3,000 bonus to the winning trainer<\/strong>, sponsored by GAIN Equine Nutrition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Encouragement for Entries<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GAIN Equine Nutrition Business Manager John Hore urged owners and trainers to seize the opportunity: \u201cI would encourage anyone with a suitable mare to enter the final. The GAIN Mares Series is all about supporting and showcasing talented mares, and Ballynoe provides the perfect stage for them to shine.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n

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Jerry and Patricia Baragry bred and trained 2025 GAIN Mares Series Final winner, Carry On Heidi.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

A Winner\u2019s Perspective<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reflecting on his own success in the 2025 final with \u2018Carry On Heidi\u2019<\/em>, 2025 winning trainer Jerry Baragry shared what the victory meant for him and his family: \u201cWinning the final was a great boost and we\u2019re still delighted. It\u2019s a fantastic opportunity for any mare, and I\u2019d strongly recommend anyone thinking about it to get involved.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Day of Top-Class Grassroots Racing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With strong bonuses across the card, a competitive entry expected, and the prestige of the GAIN Mares Final at stake, the Ballynoe meeting on Sunday 22nd March at 2pm promises to be a standout occasion for owners, trainers, jockeys, and racing fans alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To qualify for the GAIN Mares Series final, mares must be maiden mares at the start of the current point-to-point season and secure a top 3 finish (1st, 2nd, or 3rd) in any fixture throughout the season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The countdown is on for the highly anticipated GAIN Mares Series Final, taking place on Sunday, 22nd March at 2pm at the renowned Ballynoe Point\u2011to\u2011Point course in Co. Cork. This much\u2011loved Series, supported by GAIN Equine Nutrition, continues to act as an important platform for developing quality mares within grassroots racing. Ballynoe has long been […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":3244,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3222","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nGAIN Mares Series Final Set for 22nd March at Ballynoe - GAIN Equine<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"GAIN Mares Series Final, taking place on Sunday, 22nd March at 2pm at the renowned Ballynoe Point\u2011to\u2011Point course in Co. 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