July 03 / 20.17 Bellewstown

20.17

Good

Seamus Mulvaney Bookmaker, Crockafotha (Q.R.) Race

  • Prize money: £7070.25
  • 1m 4f 71y
  • 5 runners
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Seamus Mulvaney Bookmaker, Crockafotha (Q.R.) Race

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 3

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
A 124-rated hurdler won 2m1f Ballinrobe maiden in April and second in 2m5f novice at Killarney; promising Flat debut in Leopardstown amateur maiden last month when positively ridden in finishing third behind a couple of smart sorts; looks to have Lark In The Mornin to beat.
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9th

1

28th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 54y

17:10 Galway

Arch Empire

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

1-13 and rated 117 over hurdles; below best in that sphere in 2026 and moderate run in Flat maiden at Killarney on latest; best watched on chase debut.

20/1

5th

2

(11)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 55y

20:10 Killarney

Arch Empire

11st 12lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: Gordon Elliott

Recent efforts over hurdles a little underwhelming but earned a mark of 84 after three good runs in Flat maidens last year, including when third in this race; major player if able to run up to that form.

7/2

8th

3

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:20 Downpatrick

Arch Empire

11st 6lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Gordon Elliott

Ballinrobe maiden hurdle winner last August; shaped with promise at big odds in hot handicap at Punchestown on penultimate and 4lb lower now but needs to bounce back from poor novice hurdle effort at Wexford 18 days ago.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner has also won Downpatrick maiden hunter-chase but hard to see him having the pace here on belated Flat debut.
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14th

2

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

17:04 Downpatrick

Gorthill

11st 13lb

T: Stephen Carlin

Four point wins and snared a maiden hunter chase three years ago; best effort for new yard when second of 14 at Kilbeggan last time (3m2f, good to yielding); up 2lb but has his chance if building on it.

6/1

2nd

2

21st Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 180y

19:05 Kilbeggan

Gorthill

11st 13lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: Stephen Carlin

Four point wins and snared a maiden hunter chase three years ago; two runs for this yard don't provide too much encouragement.

25/1

15

2nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

14:55 Galway

Gorthill

11st 2lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: Stephen Carlin

Four point wins and snared a maiden hunter chase three years ago, but hard to fancy in a competitive handicap.

33/1

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Form: 1/4/3 BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
A 128-rated hurdler whose wins include last year's Fred Winter at Cheltenham; not so good this past season but solid run back on the Flat at Listowel (won 2yo maiden there) when making most in finishing close third in 1m6f amateur contest on good; easier task here and looks the one to beat.
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15th

4

(6)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Lark In The Mornin

11st 11lb

J: Mr D P Davis

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Smart hurdler, 4-7 on the Flat; down the field behind Westminster Moon at Leopardstown on first outing this season; warmed up for this with an odds-on win at Bellewstown; lends substance to yard's strong challenge.

16/1

1st

1

(4)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 71y

20:23 Bellewstown

Lark In The Mornin

11st 10lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Useful jumper made a bright start on the Flat, winning this race at skinny odds last July then following up in another Q.R. race over 1m6f at Listowel; soundly beaten in Curragh handicap on seasonal return latest but this is easier and he's best treated by race conditions; obvious chance.

5/4

16th

1

(20)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Lark In The Mornin

10st 3lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Good form on the Flat when last seen, taking third at Listowel before winning at 4-11 in a Bellewstown conditions race; more impressive was his head victory back at Listowel in September (1m6f, good to yielding); however, top weight and stable have better candidates.

14/1

16/1

Form: /406-0

Last run: 109 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Two wins gained early in career in Germany came on softer ground; mainly hurdling (rated 94) in recent years, trip inadequate on Flat return in Irish Lincoln before respectable handicap hurdle third at Fairyhouse in April; ground likely on the lively side here.
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3rd

7

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 71y

20:23 Bellewstown

Weston

11st 0lb

J: Mr L P Shanahan

T: H Rogers

Two-time Flat winner when trained in France; has run a couple of decent races for this yard and one of his better efforts came when beaten just 2.5l by Lark In The Mornin when third in this last year; 10lb better off now and should strip fitter for his okay comeback run at Navan; chance.

4/1

5th

12

(8)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

15:18 Navan

Weston

8st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: H Rogers

Two wins when trained in Germany but yet to get his head in front on these shores; handicapper giving him a chance but soundly beaten on last two starts over hurdles and on the Flat and needs to leave those efforts well behind; best watched after break.

25/1

10th

8

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

16:00 Limerick

Weston

11st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: H Rogers

Dual Flat winner in Germany; out of depth in hot Flat handicaps at Galway Festival last twice; good effort on last start over timber at Fairyhouse in April (2m, sft-hvy); raised 4lb for that 2.25l third and might prefer softer ground.

7/1

100/1

Form: 080-90

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 37

Form & Verdict
Poor sort on the Flat, no apparent chance here.
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14th

17

(5)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

17:00 Bellewstown

Wonderwalk

9st 6lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: V C Ward

Second reserve; dual-purpose maiden; yet to trouble the judge in either code; rated 34 and leap of faith required to fancy her here.

14th

18

(2)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Wonderwalk

11st 2lb

J: Mr E P O’Brien

T: V C Ward

Very modest Flat form; not a bad run on the first of three hurdle starts; up against it.

100/1

16

20th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 165y

13:25 Navan

Wonderwalk

11st 3lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: V C Ward

Very modest Flat form; not a bad run on the first of two hurdle starts, poor last time.

50/1

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Payout
Exacta €1.60
Straight Forecast €1.92
Trifecta €2.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lark In The Mornin

The Irish Sun:

Arch Empire

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Lark In The Mornin

POSTDATA:

Lark In The Mornin