WITH four meetings this weekend, space is tight to look back in time at some previous renewals of these fixtures. However, ahead of today’s point-to-point at Kirkistown, we must mention that the great Corryvreckan won the BMW ladies’ open qualifier under Rosemary Stewart when the North Downs raced at Comber in 1978 with the men’s equivalent going to Rathkell Road who was partnered by Millar O’Prey.

Now living and training in Scotland, veterinary surgeon and former international event rider Ian Duncan recorded a double on Mugatea (winners of one) and Steaking (farmers’ race).