The line up of jockeys for the opening race of the 2017-2018 season back (L-R) Michael O'Sullivan, Johnny Barry, Eoin O'Brien, Chris O'Donovan, James O'Rourke, Declan Lavery, Aaron Sinnott. (Front) L-R, Richard Barron, Barry O'Neill (winner), Mark Scallon, Roger Quinlan, Gary Murphy, and Richie Deegan Photo: healyracing.ie

Jockey Aaron Murphy with the cup after PresentingPrincess won The Winners Of Two Race Photo: healyracing.ie

No way back for Gary Murphy and Tashunka as they fall at the the final fence. Thankfully both were ok afterwards. Pictured at Castletown Geoghegan Point-to-point Photo: healyracing.ie

Enjoying the racing at the Westmeath venue are Rebecca Ling, Anna McSparrow, Keri Marden and Shauna Keenan Photo: healyracing.ie

Sweet Destination and Adam Feeney won for trainer Garrett Ahern and owners The Unbelievables Syndicate Photo: healyracing.ie

CASTLETOWN GEOGHEGAN PTP 8-10-2017. What a milestone for jockey DON ATKINSON pictured after riding RINGRONE CASTLE in the Open Lightweight Race it marked his 40th Point To Point season riding. Photo HEALY RACING.

What a milestone for jockey Don Atkinson pictured after riding Ringrone Ingrone in the Open Lightweight Race it marked his 40th Point To Point season riding Photo: healyracing.ie