August 27 / 17.55 Bellewstown

17.55

Good

Tote, Never Beaten By SP Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 4f 110y
  • 15 runners
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Tote, Never Beaten By SP Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 9-0342

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Has made the frame on his last three starts; holds an outstanding chance based on Wexford second, since the winner Mephisto has completed a hat-trick with victories at Ballinrobe and Tramore; new headgear combination.
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1st

12

27th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:55 Bellewstown

Knockraha Eagle

11st 0lb

J: James Smith

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Has made the frame on his last three starts; holds an outstanding chance based on Wexford second, since the winner Mephisto has completed a hat-trick with victories at Ballinrobe and Tramore; new headgear combination.

11/4

12

8th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:13 Wexford

Knockraha Eagle

10st 13lb

J: James Smith

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Starting to find his level in handicaps and posted his best effort yet when a 5l fourth of 8 off this mark over 2m4f here just over two weeks ago; should go well again.

5/1

9

24th Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

17:45 Wexford

Knockraha Eagle

10st 9lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Generally modest form over hurdles but shaped like this trip might suit when staying on for a remote third at Kilbeggan (18.5f, good) 13 days ago; not dismissed off 1lb lower.

6/1

Form: 1-2786 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won off 7lb lower over C&D in April; second at Sligo the following month; needs to step up on recent form; cheekpieces fitted.
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10

30th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:51 Listowel

Dunany Point

11st 1lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Conor David Maxwell

Won off 6lb lower at Bellewstown last April (20.5f, good); struggled on softer ground in opening two starts this year and good ground at Sligo brought just modest improvement when sent off 11-2 j-fav'; something to prove now.

13/1

10th

5

12th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

19:28 Sligo

Dunany Point

11st 5lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Conor David Maxwell

Won off 9lb lower at Bellewstown last April (20.5f, good); struggled on soft ground both starts this year but could improve for quicker conditions and ran well over C&D off 2lb lower last May; interesting.

9/1

9th

8

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 165y

15:17 Downpatrick

Dunany Point

10st 8lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Conor David Maxwell

1-13 over hurdles, the win coming at Bellewstown (2m5f, good) last year; heavy defeat at Naas latest but may have needed that; should come on for that but may be on a tough mark (11lb above win) and wants good ground.

11/1

Form: 73-634

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Placed twice over hurdles; not a bad effort when fourth over 2m6f at Downpatrick last time; needs to find a little extra.
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4th

1

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

15:25 Sligo

Mickey Cohen

12st 0lb

J: Mr Finn Tegetmeier

T: Noel Meade

Won a 2m2f beginners' chase at Downpatrick (yielding) last autumn; placed over hurdles on either side of that success; might need this on his first run back after a lengthy break.

7/2

Form: 23-45P

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Better chaser than hurdler; two most recent runs over fences have been poor; last of five finishers at Uttoxeter, pulled up at Roscommon.
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6th

9

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:17 Killarney

Malton Groove

10st 11lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Maiden in all spheres after 33 starts, but was second at Downpatrick on penultimate (3m, good), 0.5l behind Fr Gilligansvoyge; sent off favourite up in grade at Wexford last time (2m7f, good), but was a modest third; in the mix on his Downpatrick run, but his record is a concern.

8/1

3rd

12

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

15:50 Wexford

Malton Groove

10st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Maiden in all spheres after 32 starts but was second at Downpatrick last time over a similar trip; raised 1lb but is up in grade today, so needs a bit more.

11/1

2nd

7

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 150y

16:55 Downpatrick

Malton Groove

10st 11lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Maiden in all spheres after 31 starts; has been well beaten on recent starts and isn't easy to fancy on that basis.

22/1

Form: 0P4241 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Made the breakthrough at Sligo last week on 21st hurdle start, had been threatening to win, and could go well again off a 5lb higher mark.
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7

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 27y

16:10 Sligo

Sydney Cruiser

11st 0lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Got off the mark over hurdles here over a similar trip to this but was poor at Bellewstown since; has to rebound on chasing debut but is at least proven on this track.

8/1

5th

14

27th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:55 Bellewstown

Sydney Cruiser

10st 12lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Ciaran Murphy

Made the breakthrough at Sligo last week on 21st hurdle start, had been threatening to win, and could go well again off a 5lb higher mark.

11/2

12

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 107y

18:38 Sligo

Sydney Cruiser

10st 8lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Ciaran Murphy

Still a maiden after 20 runs over hurdles; not far off her best when fourth over 2m2f at Downpatrick in June; chased home easy winner Chance Another One at Ballinrobe; fourth behind the in-form Mephisto at the same venue nine days ago.

6/1

Form: 540-08

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Signed off for previous yard with a 5l fourth on handicap debut at Limerick last October; well below that level in three starts for this stable; tongue-tie and cheekpieces for the first time.
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12

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:00 Downpatrick

Massabielle

11st 5lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Maiden from 10 starts; modest 80-rated hurdler looks set to struggle on her chase bow.

66/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6/P851

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Refused to race on the Flat at Leopardstown in July before coming up well short in a Ballinrobe handicap hurdle; put that behind her when making most to win a weak maiden at Roscommon; has retained her mark.
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5

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 60y

18:15 Cork

Laurie Blue

11st 8lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: E D Delany

Won a weak maiden hurdle at Roscommon last August; only 7l away in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown in May and cheekpieces are now added after a weak finish at Kilbeggan; has the ability to feature.

8/1

13th

5

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Kilbeggan

Laurie Blue

11st 9lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: E D Delany

Won a weak maiden hurdle at Roscommon last August; down the field in a handicap on next start and then ran twice over fences; fourth back over hurdles at Punchestown on recent return and has a place chance on that evidence.

6/1

4th

5

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Punchestown

Laurie Blue

11st 8lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: E D Delany

Won a weak maiden hurdle at Roscommon last August;tdown the field in a handicap on next start; completely out of her depth in a Grade 3 novice chase at Roscommon, and then struggled in lesser company at Thurles.

14/1

Form: 03-328

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Three Flat wins, twice in Britain and over 2m at Tramore in April; still a maiden after eight starts over hurdles; one for the shortlist despite a below-par run at
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9th

6

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 60y

18:15 Cork

Miss Gitana

11st 8lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Flat wins in Britain and when with Gordon Elliott, for whom she went 0-9 over hurdles; has looked regressive on the Flat this year.

25/1

13th

12

(16)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Miss Gitana

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Three Flat wins, twice in Britain and over 2m at Tramore last July for Gordon Elliott; yet to hit form for this yard, held by Sonic Invader and Leguna Nebula on Fairyhouse running.

10/1

8th

5

(14)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 40y

16:50 Listowel

Miss Gitana

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Three Flat wins, twice in Britain and over this trip at Tramore last July for Gordon Elliott; poor in two runs for new yard; tongue tie goes on but others preferred.

25/1

Form: 8-0P90

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Has failed to build on the promise shown in a Cork maiden last August 2024; no sign of winning potential in four handicap outings since May; huge price when struggled at Tramore on latest.
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2nd

2

(4)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Lingfield (AW)

Keep It Cool

9st 11lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Owen

Not as good as Star Artist over hurdles; been offering more on the Flat, appreciating the step up to this trip when having Star Artist behind in Constitution Hill's Kempton race last time; handicaps will likely be her time to shine after this.

5/2

3rd

8

(3)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Keep It Cool

9st 0lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Owen

Modest maiden hurdler; fared best of the rest behind easy winner at Wolverhampton (8.5f) last week on Flat debut, shaping as if this longer trip will suit; needs big improvement on form, however.

66/1

2nd

4

(4)

16th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Keep It Cool

8st 13lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Owen

Regressive, ex-Irish hurdler who's struggled in four runs for her new yard, who also saddle Laravie; will do very well to get involved.

33/1

Form: 050

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Placed in one of three starts in point-to-points; soundly beaten in three maiden hurdle starts; stable's good current form is a positive; market support could be significant against that background.
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10th

15

27th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:55 Bellewstown

Castle Du Barra

10st 11lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: John C McConnell

Placed in one of three starts in point-to-points; soundly beaten in three maiden hurdle starts; stable's good current form is a positive; market support could be significant against that background.

14/1

11th

7

24th Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 150y

16:35 Wexford

Castle Du Barra

11st 4lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Placed in one of three starts in point-to-points; hasn't looked a winner in waiting in two starts over hurdles; opposable.

20/1

5th

4

14th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:58 Downpatrick

Castle Du Barra

11st 4lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Placed in a maiden point-to-point for Mick Goff; tailed off on Bellewstown hurdles debut nine days ago.

33/1

20/1

Form: 0-8686

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Ordinary form in maidens; remote sixth at Sligo last time, hard to make a case for him in his first handicap.
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10

12th Jul 2026

Good

3m 1f 121y

16:35 Sligo

Kazbek

10st 11lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Peter Fahey

Has been showing a fair standard over hurdles, making the frame in three of his last four outings in this sphere; his chasing debut didn't go to plan when last seen in January; in the mix if picking up where he left off over hurdles.

12/1

7

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 145y

15:20 Down Royal

Kazbek

11st 9lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Peter Fahey

Has been showing a fair standard over hurdles, making the frame in three of his last four outings; lack of chasing experience raises a doubt.

10/1

Form: 00080-

Last run: 291 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Never better than eighth place in three handicap hurdle attempts; major improvement needed.
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16

29th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 135y

14:15 Roscommon

Takemeuptocarlow

10st 2lb

J: Conor Lamon

T: Adrian Sexton

Nothing positive to report since sent into handicaps and others are much preferred.

33/1

12th

16

27th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:55 Bellewstown

Takemeuptocarlow

10st 3lb

J: Conor Lamon

T: Adrian Sexton

Never better than eighth place in three handicap hurdle attempts; major improvement needed.

33/1

12th

14

9th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 180y

15:57 Gowran Park

Takemeuptocarlow

11st 1lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

Poor form in maiden hurdles and hasn't shown enough in two handicap hurdle starts recently.

50/1

Form: F9-634

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Point winner; sent off a favourite for her only handicap start here in April, only to fall; has come down in the ratings; respectable form at Kilbeggan on his last two starts; may again find a few too good.
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1

27th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:55 Bellewstown

Half Past Tipsy

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Point winner; sent off a favourite for her only handicap start here in April, only to fall; has come down in the ratings; respectable form at Kilbeggan on his last two starts; may again find a few too good.

7/1

4th

1

9th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:00 Kilbeggan

Half Past Tipsy

12st 0lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Point winner has found it tough since racing under Rules; she has been well behind in her three recent starts at this venue at 15.5f-2m3f; she was sent off a warm order for her only handicap start at Bellewstown in April off 109 when she fell; can do better back in handicap company.

9/4

3rd

13

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 200y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Half Past Tipsy

10st 11lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Gavin Cromwell

Beginning to look exposed after eight defeats over hurdles and beaten 16l over C&D two weeks ago when one of the favourites for a maiden; usual hood retained but the tongue-tie now left off.

10/1

Form: 8P89-0

Last run: 114 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Struggled in low-grade handicaps last year; same at Down Royal in May; first reserve.
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17

27th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:55 Bellewstown

Miss Direct

10st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: P Cluskey

Struggled in low-grade handicaps last year; same at Down Royal in May; first reserve.

17th

20

5th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 79y

14:10 Down Royal

Miss Direct

10st 2lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: P Cluskey

held up in rear, outpaced and pushed along 5th, dropped to rear 6th, lost touch 3 out, tailed off

50/1

17th

20

5th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 79y

14:10 Down Royal

Miss Direct

10st 2lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: P Cluskey

held up in rear, outpaced and pushed along 5th, dropped to rear 6th, lost touch 3 out, tailed off

50/1

Form: 00-650

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Weak form over hurdles; down the field in a Flat handicap last time; second reserve.
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18

27th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:55 Bellewstown

Monnow Valley

10st 0lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: P Cluskey

Weak form over hurdles; down the field in a Flat handicap last time; second reserve.

17

(14)

13th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 100y

20:05 Gowran Park

Monnow Valley

8st 10lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: P Cluskey

Maiden who struggled in three runs on the Flat last year (all here); in poor form over timber since.

100/1

Non-runners

Monroes Hollow, Look Dont Touch, Annilogs Force, Jetovango

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Payout
Straight Forecast €34.58
Tricast €167.63

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Mickey Cohen

SPOTLIGHT:

Knockraha Eagle

POSTDATA:

Sydney Cruiser

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Half Past Tipsy