April 18 / 15.15 Bellewstown

15.15

Yielding

Boardsmill Stud Mares Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7682.61
  • 2m 1f 30y
  • 10 runners
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Boardsmill Stud Mares Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

15/4 (Won)

  • Win: £1.91
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 37-722

Last run: 90 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose sort added his fifth Flat win when comfortably winning a Curragh handicap earlier this month on soft to heavy; winner of a Naas maiden hurdle (2m, good to yielding) when trained by Paul Traynor and has been a runner-up in both starts over timber for this yard, including when best of the rest behind the decent Eachtotheirown at Thurles in January; big chance.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

12

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:25 Listowel

Fiver Friday

10st 10lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual-purpose mare enjoyed a good spring campaign, two good Curragh Flat efforts sandwiching a Bellewstown hurdles success (2m1f, yielding); ran no sort of race however on returning to latter venue in early July and has had a break since.

14/1

15th

2

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:18 Bellewstown

Fiver Friday

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Two wins in April, one of them over C&D, the other a good display to beat the Irish Lincoln winner Ribee over 1m2f at the Curragh; solid fourth of 20 in a premier handicap at the same venue in May; had an excuse (struck into) for a below-par Down Royal run; one of three runners for the stable; strong overall credentials.

7/2

8th

1

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 96y

15:53 Down Royal

Fiver Friday

10st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Two wins in April, one of them over hurdles, the other a good display to beat the Irish Lincoln winner Ribee over 1m2f at the Curragh; solid fourth of 20 in a premier handicap at the same venue on latest; big weight here, but capable of holding her own.

5/1

11/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 3786

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Made a good impression when third at Fairyhouse first time (2m, soft to heavy); failed to reproduce that form at the same venue on her second start or at Punchestown subsequently in a first-time hood; lacked jumping fluency at Navan on handicap debut when a 10.5l sixth of 12; others preferred.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

10

19th Sep 2026

Good

1m 7f 165y

13:42 Navan

Simple Things

10st 11lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: J P Dempsey

Off the mark at the ninth attempt in a weak Tramore maiden hurdle (16.5f, good) last month; nudged up 1lb for that; respected back in handicap company.

6/1

1st

13

14th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 80y

18:15 Tramore

Simple Things

11st 2lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: J P Dempsey

4yo filly holds an experience edge; has placed in a couple of handicap hurdles and is rated 107; far from disgraced in decent mares' handicap hurdle at Galway last time out; big player getting lots of weight back in maiden company.

100/30

6th

16

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

18:05 Galway

Simple Things

10st 5lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: J P Dempsey

Only fifth when favourite last time but perhaps the ground was too soft having previously finished second in 2m1f/2m4f handicaps on quicker surfaces; after seven races there's scope for further improvement.

20/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 902555 C

Last run: 83 days

W: 11st 10lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Dual winning hurdler, with the latest win coming at Downpatrick last June off 3lb lower (2m3f, yielding to soft); good second at Navan in September (2m, soft to heavy) but performances have become progressively worse since and beaten 30l at Naas last time (2m3f, heavy).
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

11th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 208y

17:09 Ballinrobe

Theflyingbee

11st 10lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: F G Hand

Dual hurdles winner, the second at Downpatrick (2m3f, yielding to soft) off 2lb lower last summer; just in front of Cobra Queen when second at that venue on penultimate but 6lb worse off with that rival here factoring in riders' claims; respectable fifth at Bellewstown 16 days ago.

9/1

5th

7

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:35 Bellewstown

Theflyingbee

11st 3lb

J: Mr J R Martin

T: F G Hand

C&D maiden hurdle winner; gained second career win at Downpatrick off 3lb lower last summer; 8l behind Avalo at Punchestown in May (2m, yielding); close second to Chanceawetmorning at Clonmel later that month; 2m6f too far but still ran well latest; chance back in trip.

5/1

2nd

4

9th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:43 Downpatrick

Theflyingbee

11st 11lb

J: Mr J R Martin

T: F G Hand

Won over 2m3f here last year and consistent efforts over 2m in the spring; back from a break and steps back up in trip; stays 2m4f well.

8/1

Form: 3800

Last run: 107 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner for Mick Goff last January and purchased for 82,000GBP; beaten a long way in four starts for current yard, although there was promise in her Limerick maiden hurdle debut when a 27l third of 11 (2m1f, yielding to soft); questions to answer after tailed off on handicap debut at Fairyhouse in January but it's still early days.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

12

11th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 48y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Fedneys Park

10st 10lb

J: Dylan Whelan

T: Henry De Bromhead

Point-to-point winner but 0-7 hurdling, only glimpses of form in handicaps, retreating when stumbling at the last on latest; tongue-tie tried here for chase debut.

20/1

10th

4

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:55 Downpatrick

Fedneys Park

11st 2lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

In good hands but yet to show winning potential over hurdles; beaten 35l off 100 on most recent start in Wexford handicap (2m1f, gd-yld); can race keenly; others make more appeal.

14/1

Form: -65160

Last run: 185 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Bolted up at Sligo on her second start for her current yard in August (2m5f, good) off 107; tailed off at Ballinrobe following that and same story at Punchestown when last seen in October; the break may have done her good but she's hard to trust.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

4

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 12y

15:07 Punchestown

Fortunate Lighting

11st 10lb

J: Miss Georgie Benson

T: Thomas Coyle

Won 2m5f Sligo handicap on good ground last summer and her reappearance fifth at Bellewstown wasn't a bad effort over a trip too short; tailed off on chase debut last month.

12/1

8th

6

9th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:10 Killarney

Fortunate Lighting

11st 7lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Thomas Coyle

Won a Sligo handicap hurdle last August but was poor twice after; a better effort on return but is rated 111 over hurdles and has a bit to find with some of these on chase debut.

25/1

5th

4

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

15:15 Bellewstown

Fortunate Lighting

11st 5lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Thomas Coyle

Bolted up at Sligo on her second start for her current yard in August (2m5f, good) off 107; tailed off at Ballinrobe following that and same story at Punchestown when last seen in October; the break may have done her good but she's hard to trust.

12/1

Form: 37-060

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Three-time Flat winner for Jessica Harrington on good/good to firm with latest win coming in July last year; tailed off finishes sandwich a 5.75l sixth of nine at Punchestown (2m, soft to heavy) in three runs for this yard.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

11th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 48y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Mo Ghille Mar

11st 12lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Useful on the Flat and was gaining third success over hurdles when taking 2m1f Down Royal handicap decisively; straight into handicap company over fences, inexperience a concern.

8/1

1st

9

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 87y

17:37 Down Royal

Mo Ghille Mar

11st 6lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Won off 4lb lower at Wexford in May (2m1f, gd-yld); has struggled off revised mark since and was beaten 13l on latest when fourth at Galway (16.5f, good); needs to find a bit more to score off this mark.

12/1

4th

11

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 160y

13:50 Galway

Mo Ghille Mar

10st 11lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Three Flat wins for Jessica Harrington and off the mark hurdling at eighth attempt in 2m1f Wexford handicap in May; runs since however have been modest, never counting on the flat here on Friday.

25/1

Form: 1022-1 D

Last run: 262 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Decent record over hurdles, winning two and placing in two more out of eight runs; latest win came at Galway (2m1f, good) in July off 8lb lower when aided by a strong pace to help her settle; off since then before returning with a cracking run on the Flat at Leopardstown six days ago when running on well for second on good to yielding ground; key player.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

14th Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 95y

14:45 Punchestown

Cleopatras Needle

11st 1lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: H Rogers

Twice runner-up in Flat handicaps this term, though her last two wins have been over hurdles; ran another solid race when fourth in a 2m1f mares' handicap hurdle at the Galway festival; well below her best in a 1m2f handicap at Gowran in August, and failed to make an impact back over hurdles at Fairyhouse last week.

4/1

Form: F145-5 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Bumper and dual winning hurdler; came back from almost a year off the track when well beaten in a 1m4f maiden at Dundalk in February; more promise in her 10l fifth of 12 at Navan last month (2m, soft); more needed with cheekpieces added to the tongue tie.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

30th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 130y

17:23 Tramore

Disco Dancer

11st 7lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

One of two for the yard; bumper/dual winning hurdler; hasn't been at her best since returning from a year off and one or two others appeal more.

10/1

4

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

14:25 Killarney

Disco Dancer

11st 0lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

One of two for trainer; bumper/dual winning hurdler; returned from almost a year off when well beaten on Flat in February; more promise in 10l fifth over hurdles at Navan (2m, soft); didn't build on that at Bellewstown last time.

18/1

8th

1

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

15:15 Bellewstown

Disco Dancer

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Bumper and dual winning hurdler; came back from almost a year off the track when well beaten in a 1m4f maiden at Dundalk in February; more promise in her 10l fifth of 12 at Navan last month (2m, soft); more needed with cheekpieces added to the tongue tie.

10/1

Form: 13P067

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 3lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Best form has come on good ground, including her sole win at Listowel in June off 89 (2m); ran well off 1lb higher at Roscommon next time when third (2m, good); hasn't run to the same level in four runs since (three on softer conditions); questionable as to whether this ground will be good enough but she's capable at her best.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

5th Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:05 Fairyhouse

Patty OFarrell

11st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Peter Maher

Has suffered two reverses at Roscommon since second at Listowel in June; that venue was the scene of her sole win from 15 starts; not the most reliable sort; new headgear combination tried.

14/1

13th

5

28th Sep 2026

Good

1m 7f 135y

14:10 Roscommon

Patty OFarrell

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Peter Maher

6-1, beaten when falling two out over C&D in July; previous Listowel second was respectable; her only win came in the same Listowel mares' handicap last season.

10/1

4

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 204y

19:18 Roscommon

Patty OFarrell

11st 9lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Peter Maher

Gained her sole win at Listowel last summer (2m, good) off 89; didn't threaten in her runs on softer ground this year but bounced back to her best back at Listowel last time when a close second (2m, yielding); she finished third off 2lb higher in this race last year; in the mix.

4/1

Form: B-1409 D

Last run: 173 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Five-time Flat winner is 1-5 over hurdles courtesy of a Tipperary mares' maiden hurdle win in May last year (2m1f, good to yielding); never involved in two subsequent handicap hurdle outings later in the year; decent return from a break when fifth of 14 at Dundalk last month; place chance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

15:51 Bellewstown

Eastern Wind

10st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: T G McCourt

Two of her five Flat wins have come at this track; won a Tipperary maiden hurdle last year and not a bad Downpatrick handicap run last month; decent Sligo Flat run since; needs more on these terms.

10/1

2nd

5

(9)

5th Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 56y

20:30 Sligo

Eastern Wind

9st 10lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Five Flat wins; good second of 19 over this trip at Leopardstown in May, but has struggled since; goes on any ground.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta €13.30
Straight Forecast €16.08
Tricast €66.00
Trifecta €65.50

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Theflyingbee

SPOTLIGHT:

Fiver Friday

The Irish Sun:

Cleopatra's Needle

TOPSPEED:

Theflyingbee

POSTDATA:

Fiver Friday