April 12 / 16.25 Bellewstown

16.25

Good

Yellow Sam 50th Anniversary (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5607.44
  • 3m 0f 25y
  • 11 runners
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Yellow Sam 50th Anniversary (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 77701

Last run: 79 days

W: 12st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
One of two for local yard; bought for 25,000euros after winning a 3m Dromahane point-to-point in November; off the mark on first start over hurdles for Gavin Cromwell at Gowran in January (2m, soft to heavy); raised 11lb for that and now goes up in trip on better ground; chance.
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15

19th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:15 Limerick

Aspurofthemoment

10st 8lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Progressive in handicap hurdles before starting life as a chaser with a win at Kilbeggan (2m4f, good) in June; lost chance at Killarney in July with a bad mistake at the sixth; snug winner from Arctic Fly in 2m2f contest at Galway on handicap chase debut; made mistakes in a conditions trace at Listowel; cheekpieces on now.

6/1

1

21st Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 150y

16:28 Listowel

Aspurofthemoment

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Progressive in handicap hurdles before starting life as a chaser with an immediate win at Kilbeggan (2m4f, good); lost chance at Killarney in July with a bad mistake at the sixth; cosy winner on handicap chase debut at the Galway races last time (2m2f, soft); not suited by the conditions of the race but not ruled out.

7/1

1st

10

3rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 54y

15:30 Galway

Aspurofthemoment

10st 6lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Gavin Cromwell

Progressive in handicap hurdles before winning a beginners' event at Kilbeggan; lost his chance at Killarney lat time with a bad mistake at the sixth; limited chasing experience for a race of this nature; his trainer has two other runners.

12/1

OUR TIP

17/2

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 57-339

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Is 0-5 under Rules and 0-3 over hurdles; his two thirds in maidens were remote over 2m1f (good to yielding) and 2m4f (heavy); pedigree suggests this trip will suit; worth a market check on handicap debut.
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1st

11

5th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 116y

20:00 Bellewstown

Our Soldier

11st 2lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: E J O’Grady

Got off the mark at Wexford last time over this trip on good ground; faces a tougher task off 8lb higher in this stronger race but improving sort can run well again.

5/1

1st

9

17th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:10 Wexford

Our Soldier

10st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: E J O’Grady

Placed on three of four attempts hurdling, notably handicap debut last month at Bellewstown when upped to today's trip, finishing a clear second to a warm favourite (good); up 4lb but definite contender with likely more to offer.

13/2

1st

9

17th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:10 Wexford

Our Soldier

10st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: E J O’Grady

Placed on three of four attempts hurdling, notably handicap debut last month at Bellewstown when upped to today's trip, finishing a clear second to a warm favourite (good); up 4lb but definite contender with likely more to offer.

13/2

22/1

  • Place: £5.50

Form: 007P0

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Locally trained; 0-5 over hurdles; best maiden effort a 23l seventh of 18 at Naas; struggled on handicap debut but heavy ground probably wasn't ideal; no impact back in a maiden at Thurles latest; best watched unless the market speaks in his favour.
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14/1

Form: 800P39

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Is 0-8 over hurdles; best effort came off 2lb lower when narrowly denied in third at Leopardstown early last month (3m, yielding); not as good at Naas nine days ago but if he reproduces his Leopardstown run he could outrun his likely odds; tongue tie worn last twice has been discarded.
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10th

7

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

16:05 Punchestown

Mellem

11st 5lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Mark Fahey

Went close over 3m at Leopardstown in March and again over 2m4f at Cork in May; below best at Listowel later that month; Roscommon fourth was quite promising after a break; only 2l off Gortmore Lady then; definite chance.

9/2

4th

4

29th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 53y

15:25 Roscommon

Mellem

11st 10lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Mark Fahey

Maiden went close to breaking his duck at Leopardstown in March (3m, yielding) and at Cork in May (2m4f, good); didn't back it up at Listowel later that month and off since; chance if fit after a break.

7/1

7

31st May 2025

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:40 Listowel

Mellem

11st 5lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Mark Fahey

11-race maiden; beaten roughly 1l at Cork (2m4f, good) three weeks ago and is up 2lb; not the strongest form and may not appreciate rain.

8/1

Form: 4-26P6

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Locally trained maiden is 0-9 over hurdles; shaped well on stable debut when a 3.75l second of 13 at Wexford (20.5f, good to yielding) last August and races off the same mark here; runs since not as encouraging but may have needed latest after a three-month break; can't discount.
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15

20th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 0y

16:55 Navan

Technology

10st 7lb

J: Ms E C Costello

T: John C McConnell

0-14 over hurdles but has run well at Wexford the last twice at 3m on good and good to yielding ground; has struggled in previous starts on softer than good so may need the forecast rain to miss.

6/1

2nd

3

8th Aug 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:03 Wexford

Technology

11st 5lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Maiden has run well recently without really threatening to get that breakthrough success; beaten over 8l when fourth at this venue on latest; now tried in a hood; yard won a division of this last year.

11/4

Form: 5P6343 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Chase winner is 0-5 over hurdles; rated 10lb higher over fences but failed to exploit lower hurdles rating when a 10l fourth at Thurles (2m6f, good) on penultimate; posted another decent chase effort on latest; place chance.
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4

3rd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 0y

15:25 Leopardstown

Pebble Bleu

11st 3lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Colin Motherway

Hit form over hurdles this season, winning three times since November, going up 20lb in the weights; was poor in a Grade 3 last time and has to rebound even dropping in grade.

4/1

1st

6

4th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 0y

15:58 Punchestown

Pebble Bleu

11st 3lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Colin Motherway

Won handicaps at Tramore (2m5f) and Thurles (2m6f) lately, with a poor run at the former track in between; has been raised 8lb but gets in with a 7lb penalty so should go close with a repeat performance.

11/4

1st

10

29th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 6f 126y

16:25 Thurles

Pebble Bleu

10st 6lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Colin Motherway

Chase winner gained first hurdle win when landing a late gamble at Tramore off 90 in November (2m5f, soft; form boosted); disappointed in follow-up bid but raced on the deepest ground by the rail which proved costly; worth another chance with Mikey Kenneally taking off a valuable 7lb.

10/1

Form: 60-232

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 12lb

11 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner; 0-13 over hurdles; finished her campaign last year with solid efforts in a Downpatrick handicap hurdle and a Clonmel handicap chase; should improve for remote second on return at Cork last month; claims for local yard.
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7

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 61y

17:43 Ballinrobe

Not May

10st 13lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Hugh Paul Finegan

Point winner, 0-15 over hurdles; has three handicaps seconds to her name; makes little appeal in a maiden at the age of 11.

14/1

5

14th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:28 Downpatrick

Not May

11st 7lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Hugh Paul Finegan

Point-to-point winner is 0-14 over hurdles, pick being second in C&D handicap last season; not so good over 3m of late, drop back in trip to suit but hard to fancy back in maiden company.

25/1

Form: 86-6F6

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 9lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner is 0-7 over hurdles; badly hampered when beaten 38l on latest; her best form in point-to-points has been on softer ground so these conditions may be a shade quick for her; others appeal more.
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13th

17

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 30y

13:32 Down Royal

Ar Aghaidh

10st 9lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Hugh Paul Finegan

Point-to-point winner is 0-12 hurdling, 3m Wexford maiden second to Jetaway Nana her standout run; two handicap efforts since leave her with plenty to find; tongue-tied added to cheekpieces here.

16/1

13th

17

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 30y

13:32 Down Royal

Ar Aghaidh

10st 9lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Hugh Paul Finegan

Point-to-point winner is 0-12 hurdling, 3m Wexford maiden second to Jetaway Nana her standout run; two handicap efforts since leave her with plenty to find; tongue-tied added to cheekpieces here.

16/1

11th

10

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 6f 154y

17:00 Thurles

Ar Aghaidh

10st 11lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Hugh Paul Finegan

Point-to-point winner is 0-11 hurdling, penultimate 3m Wexford maiden second her standout run; never travelled on soft in Listowel handicap latest.

16/1

Form: 41-000

Last run: 151 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Two-time Flat winner is 2-25 over hurdles; last win came for Nigel Slevin in a Down Royal handicap chase last April; has been out of form since joining Cian Collins; well-handicapped on old form but he's hard to fancy on recent showings.
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14th

9

10th Jun 2025

Good

3m 1f 170y

19:28 Sligo

Politicise

11st 1lb

J: Mr C A Bowman

T: Cian Collins

Flat winner; 2-26 over hurdles; last win came for Nigel Slevin in a Down Royal handicap chase in April last year; yet to shine for this stable; not badly handicapped on his old form, needs a revival.

20/1

9th

4

12th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 25y

16:25 Bellewstown

Politicise

11st 7lb

J: Mr C A Bowman

T: Cian Collins

Two-time Flat winner is 2-25 over hurdles; last win came for Nigel Slevin in a Down Royal handicap chase last April; has been out of form since joining Cian Collins; well-handicapped on old form but he's hard to fancy on recent showings.

20/1

9th

4

12th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 25y

16:25 Bellewstown

Politicise

11st 7lb

J: Mr C A Bowman

T: Cian Collins

Two-time Flat winner is 2-25 over hurdles; last win came for Nigel Slevin in a Down Royal handicap chase last April; has been out of form since joining Cian Collins; well-handicapped on old form but he's hard to fancy on recent showings.

20/1

Form: 0005P2

Last run: 26 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; three time Flat winner in France; produced best effort yet in this sphere when a staying on 1.25l second of 19 at Down Royal (2m4f, good) last month; up 4lb for that but it's still relatively early days and there could be more to come at this longer trip; considered.
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10th

2

12th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 25y

16:25 Bellewstown

Le Bugiste

12st 0lb

J: Mr D G Lavery

T: Gavin Cromwell

Second runner for yard; three time Flat winner in France; produced best effort yet in this sphere when a staying on 1.25l second of 19 at Down Royal (2m4f, good) last month; up 4lb for that but it's still relatively early days and there could be more to come at this longer trip; considered.

3/1

10th

2

12th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 25y

16:25 Bellewstown

Le Bugiste

12st 0lb

J: Mr D G Lavery

T: Gavin Cromwell

Second runner for yard; three time Flat winner in France; produced best effort yet in this sphere when a staying on 1.25l second of 19 at Down Royal (2m4f, good) last month; up 4lb for that but it's still relatively early days and there could be more to come at this longer trip; considered.

3/1

2nd

21

17th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:02 Down Royal

Le Bugiste

11st 13lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

held up in last

Form: 0/09/B

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Three-time AW winner on the Flat is 0-9 over hurdles; hasn't looked like a winner in waiting in recent starts in both codes; others make more appeal.
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11

12th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 25y

16:25 Bellewstown

Noble Expression

10st 7lb

J: Mr I Ryan

T: G A Kingston

Three-time AW winner on the Flat is 0-9 over hurdles; hasn't looked like a winner in waiting in recent starts in both codes; others make more appeal.

28/1

11

12th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 25y

16:25 Bellewstown

Noble Expression

10st 7lb

J: Mr I Ryan

T: G A Kingston

Three-time AW winner on the Flat is 0-9 over hurdles; hasn't looked like a winner in waiting in recent starts in both codes; others make more appeal.

28/1

13th

10

(3)

28th Mar 2025

Standard

2m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Noble Expression

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: G A Kingston

Highly encouraging yard debut after more than two years off in November but not near that level in two subsequent turf starts and brought down over timber since.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta €27.00
Straight Forecast €22.52
Tricast €334.81
Trifecta €199.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Mellem

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Le Bugiste

The Irish Sun:

Mellem

POSTDATA:

Le Bugiste