October 02 / 16.45 Bellewstown

16.45

Good To Yielding

SIS Supporting Irish Racing Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 1m 4f 77y
  • 13 runners
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SIS Supporting Irish Racing Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £21.70
  • Place: £5.20

Form: 904564

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in 10 runs so far and was only a distant fourth at Roscommon last month; needs more.
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10th

15

(10)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 37y

20:17 Bellewstown

Idomything

8st 11lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Thomas Cleary

C&D winner last October on soft off 2lb higher; recent efforts leave her with a good bit to find and this quicker ground not ideal.

25/1

6th

14

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 207y

17:13 Down Royal

Idomything

8st 12lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Thomas Cleary

Won on soft ground at Bellewstown in October over an extended 1m4f off 1lb higher; moderate efforts since; chance at her best and rain will help.

50/1

13th

11

(6)

7th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:37 Navan

Idomything

9st 1lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Thomas Cleary

Won off 2lb lower at Bellewstown last October (12.5f, soft); not a bad effort when midfield at Roscommon latest (1m4f, yld-sft); rain would boost chance.

16/1

8/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: -15788

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Gained a first Flat win in a Sligo handicap in May and arrives on the back of a placed effort over timber at Downpatrick; has struggled on slower ground though.
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8th

5

(6)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:30 Tramore

You Make Me Smile

10st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: P A Fahy

Four wins last year, two on the Flat, two over hurdles; placed twice on the Flat this season, beaten 7l when favourite for a 1m6f handicap at Sligo in May; good run when second in a mares' handicap hurdle at Downpatrick last month, well clear of the remainder.

4/1

2nd

11

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

14:50 Downpatrick

You Make Me Smile

10st 2lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: P A Fahy

Four wins last year, two on the Flat, two over hurdles; placed twice on the level this year and good run from well out of the handicap in 2m Ballinrobe hurdle last time; this trip might just stretch her stamina.

15/2

3rd

10

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:00 Ballinrobe

You Make Me Smile

10st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: P A Fahy

Has been running well on the Flat; fair hurdles record but 13lb out of the handicap here; tough task in the circumstances, though rider's 5lb allowance will help.

12/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 9499-2 BF

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Gained a first hurdle win at Ballinrobe in August and was only just touched off at that venue on his latest Flat run; respected but has a wide draw and needs to prove herself on slower ground.
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8th

1

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

18:23 Limerick

Bhean Saibhre

11st 12lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Had been mixing Flat and hurdling action to useful effect before an off-day at Ballinrobe in May; last year's maiden hurdle win was on good ground.

10/1

2

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Bhean Saibhre

11st 10lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Won 18.5f maiden hurdle here last August (good); fit from the Flat when beaten 11l in Kilbeggan handicap hurdle on latest; same mark here; a bit more needed.

13/2

Form: 090674

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
21-race maiden; well held fourth at Clonmel last month and needs to prove himself back up in trip.
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No Results Found
OUR TIP

7/2

Form: 222841

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 20th attempt at Down Royal last month and hit the crossbar here twice earlier in the campaign; up 5lb for the win and likely to get different conditions this time with rain expected so no guarantee to follow up; good second here on Wednesday.
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9th

10

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 90y

14:50 Sligo

Maxwell Smart

10st 9lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: T G McCourt

Best hurdle run came when third at Downpatrick last time in this sphere, but was poor on the Flat since, so has to put that effort behind him.

10/1

8th

5

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 109y

19:51 Bellewstown

Maxwell Smart

9st 6lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Just 1-21 on the Flat but not beaten far the last twice; closely matched with Kevin The Great on Navan running earlier this month; didn't quite see out 2m2f at Down Royal latest; goes well here and big chance back down in trip off last winning mark for local yard.

5/1

3rd

3

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:55 Downpatrick

Maxwell Smart

11st 6lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: T G McCourt

Glimmers of promise in maiden hurdles last year and rated 102; decent effort off lowly mark on the Flat at Navan on latest (1m5f, good); rider takes off useful 7lb and would have a place chance on best form over timber.

11/1

25/1

Form: /00490

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Struggled for form since leaving Charles Byrnes in 2023 and no signs of a revival at Down Royal last month; return to slower ground may help and on a career-low mark but he's hard to recommend.
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17th

16

(13)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:32 Navan

Viceregent

9st 3lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: H D McGuigan

Both wins have been on soft including this race two years ago when with Charles Byrnes; much lower mark nowadays and just okay runs of late; more needed.

25/1

17

(1)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 46y

17:05 Roscommon

Viceregent

9st 4lb

T: H D McGuigan

First reserve; two-time soft ground winner but on a long losing run; not the worst effort at Bellewstown latest and he's on a dangerous mark; could go well if getting a run.

6th

7

(9)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 77y

16:45 Bellewstown

Viceregent

9st 8lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: H D McGuigan

Struggled for form since leaving Charles Byrnes in 2023 and no signs of a revival at Down Royal last month; return to slower ground may help and on a career-low mark but he's hard to recommend.

25/1

8/1

Form: 689-07

Last run: 244 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Struggled on the Flat in Britain but has shown a bit more over timber for new yard and got off the mark in a Ballinrobe maiden hurdle last time; bit to prove from this sort of mark back on the level though.
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22

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

14:30 Punchestown

Sopelana

11st 4lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Cian Collins

Has had a busy time since sent hurdling last August; three wins include two over 2m at this venue, including in a handicap with this rider aboard; form has been uneven; bounced back from a dismal Fairyhouse run when second at Navan, again for this rider.

14/1

2nd

2

21st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:32 Navan

Sopelana

11st 1lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Cian Collins

Has had a busy time of it since sent hurdling last August; three wins include a Punchestown handicap with this rider aboard; form has been uneven; has to bounce back from a dismal Fairyhouse run.

10/1

16/1

Form: 593180 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Sole win came here off basement mark in July; shown very little twice since and seems more effective on a quicker surface than what's likely.
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2nd

1

(12)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

16:20 Dundalk (AW)

Celtic Druid

10st 0lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Back-to-back C&D wins under this rider in the spring and really good third in higher grade at the Curragh last time; lots to like.

5/1

3rd

12

(13)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Curragh

Celtic Druid

8st 13lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Two-time AW winner (both 1m4f) is 1-16 on turf; good effort behind Kool One on penultimate at Navan (1m5f, gd-yld); didn't get the smoothest of runs when midfield at Gowran latest; drop back to 1m4f a plus and not out of this.

12/1

7th

5

(8)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 170y

19:50 Gowran Park

Celtic Druid

9st 11lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Progressive in winning back-to-back 1m4f handicaps at Dundalk in March/April; had to wait for a gap to open at Navan last time and ran on well to take fourth, 1 3/4l in front of Earthsong; very capable 7lb claimer is starting to establish herself; strong contender.

4/1

Form: 800645

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 41

Form & Verdict
Wasn't beaten far here on penultimate start over further; didn't build on that at Sligo subsequently and tough race to break the maiden tag.
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8th

25

(20)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:32 Navan

Highland Bells

8st 10lb

T: Michael Mulvany

Second reserve; best efforts have come on good ground, including C&D second last season off 47; soft ground against him of late and similar scenario here.

16

(4)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 46y

17:05 Roscommon

Highland Bells

8st 10lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Michael Mulvany

0-22; best efforts have come on good ground and well beaten on soft on latest; yard in form but underfoot conditions a big concern.

25/1

9th

12

(7)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 77y

16:45 Bellewstown

Highland Bells

9st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Wasn't beaten far here on penultimate start over further; didn't build on that at Sligo subsequently and tough race to break the maiden tag.

20/1

3/1

Form: 8-1222 D BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Gained a first win over timber last time and had been knocking on the door over this sort of trip on the Flat previously; up 3lb for latest second and handles slower ground; major player with a decent draw.
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1st

2

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:45 Killarney

Arcland

11st 10lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual Flat winner is only 1-18 over hurdles, but has put up solid runs the last twice at Downpatrick; the blinkers worn last time are retained and can be involved, but needs more to win.

8/1

2nd

1

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:00 Downpatrick

Arcland

11st 13lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual Flat winner is 1-17 over hurdles; beaten 7l on the Flat and here (2m3f) over hurdles latest starts; needs a bit more but can go well with blinkers added.

7/1

5th

1

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

17:52 Downpatrick

Arcland

12st 0lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual Flat winner got off the mark over hurdles over C&D last September; raised 6lb for this first hurdle runs since; not a bad seasonal bow on the Flat recently.

13/2

33/1

Form: /788-0

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Bits of promise in 2023 but shown very little since and only beat one home on last month's return/yard debut.
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15

(9)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 30y

16:55 Navan

Portmagee

8st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John C McConnell

Bits of promise in 2023 but shown very little since and hard to fancy; blinkers replace cheekpieces; 1lb wrong.

33/1

11th

13

(8)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 77y

16:45 Bellewstown

Portmagee

8st 13lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John C McConnell

Bits of promise in 2023 but shown very little since and only beat one home on last month's return/yard debut.

33/1

Form: 651/60

Last run: 111 days

W: 9st 4lb

11 yo Mare

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Just two runs since 2022 and they've been low-key; off another 111 days and percentage call is to look elsewhere.
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12th

9

(4)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 77y

16:45 Bellewstown

No Memory

9st 4lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: William Coleman O’Brien

Just two runs since 2022 and they've been low-key; off another 111 days and percentage call is to look elsewhere.

33/1

Form: 394020 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Sole win came on AW; creditable effort on good to firm at Ayr before lesser run at Dundalk last Friday; unproven on this sort of ground and has a poor draw; cheekpieces.
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7th

13

(8)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Waystar

9st 1lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Won over 1m4f here a year ago; form has been uneven since, good run over 1m4f in December on penultimate start; failed to build on that over this trip the following month.

12/1

13th

4

(15)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 77y

16:45 Bellewstown

Waystar

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: John C McConnell

Sole win came on AW; creditable effort on good to firm at Ayr before lesser run at Dundalk last Friday; unproven on this sort of ground and has a poor draw; cheekpieces.

10/1

Non-runners

Gallo Dell Cielo, Bella Boyne

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €202.90
Straight Forecast €350.16
Tricast €1523.44
Trifecta €1172.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Arcland

The Irish Sun:

Sopelana

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Gallo Dell Cielo

POSTDATA:

Arcland