April 05 / 16.50 Bellewstown

16.50

Good

Veterinary Clinic Ratoath Handicap

  • Prize money: £5607.44
  • 0m 7f 195y
  • 15 runners
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Veterinary Clinic Ratoath Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.00
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 5-5135

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Narrowly got off the mark over 7f at Dundalk in February; two fine efforts there since; should be up with the pace throughout and looks one of the more likely contenders if he can translate that form to turf.
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8th

7

(8)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:21 Lingfield (AW)

Tam Lin

10st 11lb

J: Mr Ross Birkett

T: Anthony Carson

Got off the mark for his current yard at Chelmsford (7f) in November and has continued in decent nick, third of seven in 7f Southwell handicap 40 days ago; no forlorn hope.

12/1

8th

1

(7)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:05 Southwell (AW)

Tam Lin

9st 8lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Anthony Carson

Third in 7f handicaps at Lingfield on his last two starts; doesn't look the easiest ride but Donagh Murphy is fine value for his 5lb claim against other apprentices; no obvious reason why he wouldn't give another good account at a track he ran well at last October.

4/1

3rd

1

(8)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Tam Lin

9st 9lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Anthony Carson

7f win at Chelmsford for Alice Haynes in November; two C&D runs for new stable have both resulted in good efforts but he didn't look straightforward under pressure here two weeks ago.

3/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 0409-

Last run: 187 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Much improved on second start when fourth at Tipperary (7.5f, good); regressed in two subsequent starts but she has the rail draw on handicap debut and Colin Keane is booked for the first time; on the shortlist.
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2nd

5

(1)

5th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 195y

16:50 Bellewstown

The Mizen Queen

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Much improved on second start when fourth at Tipperary (7.5f, good); regressed in two subsequent starts but she has the rail draw on handicap debut and Colin Keane is booked for the first time; on the shortlist.

9/1

2nd

5

(1)

5th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 195y

16:50 Bellewstown

The Mizen Queen

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Much improved on second start when fourth at Tipperary (7.5f, good); regressed in two subsequent starts but she has the rail draw on handicap debut and Colin Keane is booked for the first time; on the shortlist.

9/1

9

(7)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 26y

15:15 Down Royal

The Mizen Queen

8st 10lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Noel Meade

Much improved on second start at Tipperary early this month over this trip, didn't appear to stay 1m at Listowel last week; cheekpieces now fitted and back in trip with claims in a weak enough contest.

13/2

22/1

  • Place: £5.60

Form: 48200-

Last run: 169 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Only beaten 1.25l when coming from rear to finish second at the Curragh (7f, good) on handicap debut off this mark in August; poor when sent off favourite at Naas next time; last of 14 at Dundalk in October; chance if she can reproduce Curragh effort.
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7th

20

(10)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Edergoles Angel

8st 9lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Came good in 1m Bellewstown handicap last month for today's rider but likely didn't stay 1m2f at Naas 10 days later; back in trip now.

16/1

7th

20

(10)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Edergoles Angel

8st 9lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Came good in 1m Bellewstown handicap last month for today's rider but likely didn't stay 1m2f at Naas 10 days later; back in trip now.

16/1

7th

20

(10)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Edergoles Angel

8st 9lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Came good in 1m Bellewstown handicap last month for today's rider but likely didn't stay 1m2f at Naas 10 days later; back in trip now.

16/1

Form: 00473-

Last run: 127 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Reserve; best effort yet when third in a Dundalk claimer last time but overall profile leaves much to be desired.
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13th

14

(2)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Handmedownmybible

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Patrick Magee

0-16 and sole placed effort was in a claimer here late last year; beaten 8l over C&D latest.

25/1

7th

14

(1)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Handmedownmybible

8st 9lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Patrick Magee

Maiden whose best run came over 7f here last year; has been running over further plus hurdles lately; coming back in trip may help.

20/1

11

(11)

28th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:05 Navan

Handmedownmybible

8st 7lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Patrick Magee

14-race maiden (0-12 on Flat); low key hurdle effort latest and had not shown enough on the level previously; new headgear combination and 4lb wrong.

40/1

Form: 086

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Three poor efforts to date on the AW, including when over 6l behind Weegeebear in Dundalk claimer last time; leading yard but plenty to find on handicap debut.
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9th

11

(17)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:33 Down Royal

Letters Of Love

9st 4lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Seven-race maiden is 0-4 on turf; didn't get the clearest of runs when a 4.5l third in a maiden claimer at Roscommon latest (7.5f, good); poorly drawn for return to handicap company; others appeal more.

9/1

9th

11

(17)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:33 Down Royal

Letters Of Love

9st 4lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Seven-race maiden is 0-4 on turf; didn't get the clearest of runs when a 4.5l third in a maiden claimer at Roscommon latest (7.5f, good); poorly drawn for return to handicap company; others appeal more.

9/1

7

(2)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 94y

17:10 Roscommon

Letters Of Love

8st 13lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Low-rated filly from a top stable; recent handicap form provides limited encouragement, has been relatively short in the betting on both occasions.

14/1

14/1

Form: 0578-

Last run: 159 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Mild promise in three maidens in the first half of last year with his best effort coming over 6f; wasn't without support after being gelded when midfield in 7f Galway handicap in October; the jury is out.
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2nd

3

(3)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 95y

16:05 Roscommon

Refreshment

9st 5lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Mark Fahey

79-rated gelding won twice in June at Cork and Leopardstown, both over 1m on nice ground; midfield on soft to heavy at the Curragh latest (1m) and has hinted that this sort of trip might suit, though he's not bred for it.

9/2

4

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:27 Curragh

Refreshment

9st 10lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Mark Fahey

Has enjoyed a fine campaign; back to back wins in June saw him go up 13lb but he has continued to acquit himself well; another sound run in a Killarney rated race latest (1m, good); probably doesn't want it too soft.

15/2

4

(5)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 30y

17:41 Killarney

Refreshment

9st 8lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Mark Fahey

Both wins on goodish ground but versatile as regards conditions as it was yielding to soft when second in a 1m handicap at Galway where three of today's rivals were behind; came from well off the pace that day so it was some effort.

4/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 50-8

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Sixth in an AW trial and beaten around 37l in her three races under rules; entitled to improve on her handicap debut but she will need to.
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16th

15

(11)

28th Apr 2025

Soft

0m 5f 205y

17:40 Naas

Aherla Rock

9st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Second runner for yard; didn't show a whole lot in maidens at 7f-7.5f; midfield when racing keenly upped to 1m on handicap debut at Bellewstown and dropped 1lb; no guarantees this drop back in trip will suit; probably best watched for now.

16/1

16th

15

(11)

28th Apr 2025

Soft

0m 5f 205y

17:40 Naas

Aherla Rock

9st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Second runner for yard; didn't show a whole lot in maidens at 7f-7.5f; midfield when racing keenly upped to 1m on handicap debut at Bellewstown and dropped 1lb; no guarantees this drop back in trip will suit; probably best watched for now.

16/1

7th

2

(7)

5th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 195y

16:50 Bellewstown

Aherla Rock

9st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Sixth in an AW trial and beaten around 37l in her three races under rules; entitled to improve on her handicap debut but she will need to.

16/1

Form: -44247

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Consistent in defeat in AW handicaps from 6f-1m since the turn of the year; closely matched with Chriselli and Tam Lin on latest; turf mark is fair; on the shortlist.
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13

(11)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Endless Dawn

8st 12lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Adrian McGuinness

0-15 but tends to save her best for this track and was third here two weeks ago despite a sluggish start (just ahead of Colugo); considered.

8/1

7th

13

(11)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Endless Dawn

8st 12lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Adrian McGuinness

0-15 but tends to save her best for this track and was third here two weeks ago despite a sluggish start (just ahead of Colugo); considered.

8/1

3rd

13

(10)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Endless Dawn

8st 11lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Maiden is 0-6 at this venue, standout run when beaten a neck over this trip last winter; plenty to find with Carrickfinn on most recent run.

20/1

10/1

Form: 090-50

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Maiden went closest when beaten 2l into fifth over 1m at Dundalk last month (well-backed); strong in the market again when last of 11 in a visor (discarded) there over 7f last time; 1lb lower on turf; front-runner could pinch a handy lead from inside draw.
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5th

2

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

17:30 Ballinrobe

In The Minus

11st 7lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Brian Francis Cawley

Flat winner (7f) on good ground at Limerick last summer; has been error-prone over hurdles; best effort when winning at Galway last October; fit from a recent Flat outing at this venue; not suited by the race conditions.

14/1

5th

3

(12)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

19:22 Ballinrobe

In The Minus

10st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Brian Francis Cawley

Limerick win last summer came over 7f (good); similar level of form hurdling (won Galway maiden), jumping has let him down of late; unproven over this far.

20/1

5th

1

12th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 200y

12:30 Limerick

In The Minus

11st 7lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Brian Francis Cawley

Off the mark over hurdles in a Galway maiden at the fourth attempt in October (2m, yielding); failed to build on that at Punchestown; well held by Mode Avion on that evidence.

12/1

5/1

Form: 099-4

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in three maidens but improved for switch to handicaps when running on strongly to finish fourth of 11 over 7f at Dundalk 15 days ago; step up in trip will suit; big player but she will need luck in running around here.
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18

(21)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

19:35 Fairyhouse

Chriselli

8st 8lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Denis W Cullen

3yo improved on handicap debut at Dundalk (7f) in March when beaten 1.75l into fourth off 54; shaped like in need of further over 1m at Bellewstown latest; 3lb lower now and steps up in trip but has a wide draw to overcome.

20/1

10th

12

(16)

5th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 195y

16:50 Bellewstown

Chriselli

8st 10lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Denis W Cullen

Soundly beaten in three maidens but improved for switch to handicaps when running on strongly to finish fourth of 11 over 7f at Dundalk 15 days ago; step up in trip will suit; big player but she will need luck in running around here.

5/1

10th

12

(16)

5th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 195y

16:50 Bellewstown

Chriselli

8st 10lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Denis W Cullen

Soundly beaten in three maidens but improved for switch to handicaps when running on strongly to finish fourth of 11 over 7f at Dundalk 15 days ago; step up in trip will suit; big player but she will need luck in running around here.

5/1

14/1

Form: 0-574 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Much more promising efforts at Dundalk since being gelded; disappointed when sent off favourite for 7f claimer at Dundalk on latest; prominent racer might struggle to get across from high draw on handicap debut; first start for new yard.
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23th

20

(22)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Captain Ciano

9st 6lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Maiden has been poor in two runs on softer ground recently and is not easy to fancy on that form.

33/1

12th

8

(7)

8th Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 1f 100y

16:55 Gowran Park

Captain Ciano

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Maiden whose best turf run last year was when second in this race; decent Dundalk run in February but was tailed-off at the Curragh last time; has to rebound.

16/1

24th

10

(25)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Captain Ciano

9st 9lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Minor promise in AW maidens at 7f-1m; big step forward when a 1.25l second of 17 on second start for this yard in a Gowran handicap (9.5f, soft) last April and 3lb lower now; slowly away but shaped ok on first run since at Dundalk last month; could go well.

9/1

Form: 07-761

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Left Ger Lyons after third in Naas nursery off this mark; had been regressing prior to surprise 40-1 Dundalk win in 7f claimer last time for Cormac Farrell; respected on first start for Ado McGuinness; can be slowly away which can't be afforded around here.
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6

(10)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Weegeebear

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Rebecca Menzies

2-21 when trained in Ireland and scored again 16 days ago on fifth start for new yard, in clearcut style at Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta; 25-1) after leading over 2f out; back up 5lb but he's returned to serious calculations.

4/1

1st

11

(9)

30th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Weegeebear

8st 11lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ex Irish gelding who was second of seven at Pontefract (1m, good) on stable debut in July but he's struggled in three starts since, including when behind Hashtagnotions at Beverley (8.5f, soft) 13 days ago; back up in trip on this return to AW.

18/1

11

(6)

17th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:18 Beverley

Weegeebear

9st 1lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ex-Irish gelding who often blows the start and has continued to prove inconsistent for his current yard; pulled hard when not seeing out 1m2f last time (Tapeta) and won't mind soft ground.

16/1

Form: 77-57

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Some promise over this trip at Dundalk, but struggled to go the pace on handicap debut there on latest; probably needs to come further down the weights to be of interest.
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13th

6

(15)

5th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 195y

16:50 Bellewstown

Faithlegg Lodge

9st 9lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Henry De Bromhead

Some promise over this trip at Dundalk, but struggled to go the pace on handicap debut there on latest; probably needs to come further down the weights to be of interest.

16/1

13th

6

(15)

5th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 195y

16:50 Bellewstown

Faithlegg Lodge

9st 9lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Henry De Bromhead

Some promise over this trip at Dundalk, but struggled to go the pace on handicap debut there on latest; probably needs to come further down the weights to be of interest.

16/1

7th

2

(4)

14th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:10 Dundalk (AW)

Faithlegg Lodge

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

towards rear, headway and in touch with leaders over 1f out, no impression final 110yds

6/1

11/1

Form: 89034-

Last run: 159 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Beaten 3l at Gowran (7f, soft to heavy) on handicap debut in October; ran well a week later at Galway (7f, heavy) when fourth of 16; respected but the ground is a concern.
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12th

14

(7)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Kilgharrahs Love

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Thomas Cleary

Lost way last year and no real signs of a revival this campaign, including in this headgear combination last time.

25/1

7th

16

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 190y

17:35 Limerick

Kilgharrahs Love

8st 12lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Thomas Cleary

Promise as a juvenile in 2024 but lost way last year and no signs of a revival in two runs this term; new headgear combination tried.

25/1

11th

13

(9)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 180y

17:05 Gowran Park

Kilgharrahs Love

9st 1lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Thomas Cleary

Made the frame in two nurseries in 2024; form deteriorated last year after a fair fourth in early-season 7f course handicap; well beaten on Curragh return; cheekpieces are added now.

50/1

Form: 0750-0

Last run: 64 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Was gradually improving since switching to handicaps but was beaten out of sight on her latest two starts on the AW; looks well treated off this mark judged on Naas run in September but she is risky.
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12th

9

(8)

24th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 0y

18:02 Tipperary

Roaming Eyes

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Some decent runs in defeat last year on turf but was poor on AW and at Bellewstown on return; has to put those runs behind her.

25/1

12th

9

(8)

24th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 0y

18:02 Tipperary

Roaming Eyes

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Some decent runs in defeat last year on turf but was poor on AW and at Bellewstown on return; has to put those runs behind her.

25/1

15th

11

(8)

5th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 195y

16:50 Bellewstown

Roaming Eyes

8st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Was gradually improving since switching to handicaps but was beaten out of sight on her latest two starts on the AW; looks well treated off this mark judged on Naas run in September but she is risky.

18/1

Non-runners

Marianne North

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €42.70
Straight Forecast €82.17
Tricast €1095.98
Trifecta €460.80

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Chriselli

POSTDATA:

Faithlegg Lodge

SPOTLIGHT:

In The Minus

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Weegeebear