July 02 / 18.10 Bellewstown

18.10

Good

Ploughman Bar And Grill Handicap

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 0m 7f 211y
  • 15 runners
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Ploughman Bar And Grill Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £24.50
  • Place: £5.00

Form: 05620-

Last run: 261 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
No wins in 11 but only his second run in this headgear combination when bang there at Cork (1m, yielding) last September; something amiss next time under Colin Keane at Dundalk; has been off the track since.
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11th

10

(14)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 42y

19:10 Leopardstown

Micasso

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Donal Kinsella

Managed a few fair runs last year and was a surprise winner on return at Bellewstown (1m, good); failed to back that up at Dundalk; not the most reliable type.

14/1

12th

9

(12)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Micasso

9st 8lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Donal Kinsella

One good run last year and popped up at 22-1 on return at Bellewstown; burst here on a previous visit and making a quick return to action, so the 'bounce factor' sirens are sounding.

6/1

1st

13

(14)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

18:10 Bellewstown

Micasso

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Donal Kinsella

No wins in 11 but only his second run in this headgear combination when bang there at Cork (1m, yielding) last September; something amiss next time under Colin Keane at Dundalk; has been off the track since.

20/1

2nd
10 (11)
Tortola

66/1

  • Place: £8.80

Form: 83-570

Last run: 139 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Weak form for Josh Halley; best run for Andy Slattery on yard debut when third in 7f claimer at Dundalk; regressive since; first run for Eoin Griffin; best watched.
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6

(11)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Tortola

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Eoin Griffin

Maiden whose best runs have come over 7f-1m; good second on debut for this yard at Bellewstown (1m, good) but bombed out at Killarney on latest (reportedly clinically abnormal post-race); a hood now goes on; risky.

20/1

13th

9

(3)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:30 Killarney

Tortola

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Eoin Griffin

Maiden reappeared early this month with best run yet in handicaps on yard debut, coming from some way back to finish second at Bellewstown over this trip (good); can go well now from a good draw.

9/2

2nd

10

(11)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

18:10 Bellewstown

Tortola

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Eoin Griffin

Weak form for Josh Halley; best run for Andy Slattery on yard debut when third in 7f claimer at Dundalk; regressive since; first run for Eoin Griffin; best watched.

66/1

  • Place: £5.40

Form: 3-0046 D

Last run: 52 days

W: 8st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
First reserve; four-time winner on AW has scored twice on turf; weakened into sixth at Roscommon last time.
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12th

16

(16)

14th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:15 Cork

Mullacash Buzz

8st 11lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Thomas Dowling

On a long losing run but has run well from the front the last twice, most notably at Naas last time in a race he set up for closers; could be dangerous if allowed dictate but stall 16 is problematic.

9/1

3rd

18

(14)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Naas

Mullacash Buzz

8st 10lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Thomas Dowling

Losing run on turf stretches back to 2022; stronger record on AW but good effort at Bellewstown on latest.

8/1

Form: 74-047 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Four wins at up to 1m but 0-19 for this yard; good effort despite racing keenly when close fourth of 14 at Down Royal (7f, good) on penultimate; dwelt over 6f at Fairyhouse on latest; worth a market check for local handler with Colin Keane booked.
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8th

6

(3)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:47 Naas

Dynamic Force

9st 8lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Consistent on turf from 6f to 1m this year; clung on by a head to land fifth win at Gowran Park (7f, good) nine days ago when well placed; should be in the mix off 5lb higher.

8/1

1st

2

(14)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:44 Gowran Park

Dynamic Force

10st 1lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Four-time winner but last win came in a claimer in 2024; some satisfactory efforts this season and the best of them came last time at Leopardstown (7f, good) when taking the runner-up spot; in the mix.

7/1

2nd

7

(11)

16th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

17:24 Leopardstown

Dynamic Force

9st 3lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Last win came in a 1m Killarney claimer in 2024; fifth in a claimer last time at Bellewstown, only 24 hours after finishing fourth in a handicap at the same venue; overall handicap form has been satisfactory; needs to raise his game

10/1

14/1

Form: 31-039 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Dual winner, including over C&D (good to yielding) last August off 3lb lower; best effort in three runs this year when close third at Limerick (7f, yielding) last month; slow break costly at that track a day later; could bounce back.
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7th

1

(4)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 42y

19:10 Leopardstown

Dinamine

10st 2lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Took a long time to win a race; scored twice last season and added another in first-time cheekpieces last time, overcoming a slow start to score over 1m at Naas; reasonably effective over 7f, up 6lb and has plenty of weight here, though rider's 3lb claim will help a little.

11/2

1st

6

(3)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Naas

Dinamine

9st 9lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Michael Mulvany

Two wins to his name; best effort in four runs this year when close third at Limerick (7f, yielding) in May; slow break costly at that track a day later; not beaten far in fifth at Bellewstown early this month; first time with cheekpieces.

12/1

Form: 080307

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Last turf win came at Naas in August 2024 (7f, good); signs he could capitalise on sliding mark when close third at Killarney (1m, good) in May but disappointing favourite at Listowel next time; failed to see out 1m1f on soft at Leopardstown on latest but definite player at his best.
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5th

10

(7)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:30 Killarney

Secret Magician

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Martin Hassett

Last turf win came at Naas nearly two years ago (off 63); standout run this term when C&D third (neck off second-placed Jasmine Affanalis) in May, most recently didn't seem to get home at Bellewstown; Colin Keane booking takes the eye.

15/2

6th

8

(3)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

18:10 Bellewstown

Secret Magician

9st 9lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Martin Hassett

Last turf win came at Naas in August 2024 (7f, good); signs he could capitalise on sliding mark when close third at Killarney (1m, good) in May but disappointing favourite at Listowel next time; failed to see out 1m1f on soft at Leopardstown on latest but definite player at his best.

14/1

7th

8

(1)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Secret Magician

9st 10lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Last turf win came at Naas in August 2024 over 7f on good; signs he could capitalise on sliding mark when close third at Killarney (1m, good) in May but disappointing favourite at Listowel 11 days ago; step up in trip should suit but becoming hard to predict.

14/1

Form: 67870-

Last run: 239 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Shaped quite well at Galway last August on third maiden start; not a great deal of promise in handicaps, no better than seventh in four attempts; returns from 239-day absence.
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7th

9

(2)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

18:10 Bellewstown

Virgil Tibbs

9st 9lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Shaped quite well at Galway last August on third maiden start; not a great deal of promise in handicaps, no better than seventh in four attempts; returns from 239-day absence.

33/1

15

(2)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:48 Bellewstown

Virgil Tibbs

9st 2lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John C McConnell

Shaped well in third maiden start at Galway; hasn't yet built on that in first two starts in handicaps; still relatively early days but others make more appeal for now.

28/1

25/1

Form: -50009

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Second runner for local yard; best run was at an early stage of last season; a long way below that standard this year; leap of faith required.
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16th

7

(7)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

19:08 Cork

Captain Ciano

9st 6lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

13-race maiden wasn't beaten far when eighth at Bellewstown (1m, gd) earlier this month after missing break; never got involved on AW 12 days ago; needs improvement down in trip.

25/1

10th

2

(3)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Captain Ciano

10st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Maiden was second over a longer trip on soft last year; slowly away before late headway behind Micasso at Bellewstown latest; unplaced in four runs here, albeit three of them were non-handicaps.

10/1

8th

7

(17)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

18:10 Bellewstown

Captain Ciano

9st 9lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Second runner for local yard; best run was at an early stage of last season; a long way below that standard this year; leap of faith required.

25/1

16/1

Form: -44730

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner is 0-27 on turf; middling effort at the Curragh last time and overall record on this surface is concerning.
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2nd

3

(16)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Roman Harry

9st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: S M Duffy

Won a 7f claimer here in December; ran well in C&D handicap on last visit to this venue in April and 1lb lower now; modest turf runs last twice and drawn wide on return to the AW.

12/1

8th

4

(11)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:12 Gowran Park

Roman Harry

9st 8lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: S M Duffy

Laytown winner in 2024 and won a 7f claimer at Dundalk last December; some fair runs in 7f/1m Dundalk handicaps in the spring; 0-28 record on turf is a significant negative.

14/1

10th
3 (1)
Carvalhal

15/8

Form: 90-021 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Winner over 1m1f on quick ground in Britain; built on Limerick second last month when scoring decisively at that venue (1m, soft) nine days later; up 6lb but no reason why he can't go well again.
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10th

3

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

18:10 Bellewstown

Carvalhal

9st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Winner over 1m1f on quick ground in Britain; built on Limerick second last month when scoring decisively at that venue (1m, soft) nine days later; up 6lb but no reason why he can't go well again.

15/8

1st

8

(19)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:27 Limerick

Carvalhal

9st 6lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Winner over 1m1f on quick ground in Britain; placed three times in a row last June when headgear went on; form tailed off in the autumn; strong chance now based on last week's second over 7f at this venue.

7/2

2nd

7

(13)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Carvalhal

9st 4lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Winner over 1m1f on quick ground in Britain; placed three times in a row last June when headgear went on; form tailed off in the autumn; will need more racing to get back to top form on the evidence of last month's reappearance at Gowran.

20/1

Form: 3070-7 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; six-time winner in Britain; only glimpses of peak form since second in a claimer early last season, including third over C&D off 9lb higher; seventh of 16 over 1m at Gowran on seasonal debut; place chance.
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11th

12

(4)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

18:10 Bellewstown

Pinball Wizard

9st 6lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Second runner for yard; six-time winner in Britain; only glimpses of peak form since second in a claimer early last season, including third over C&D off 9lb higher; seventh of 16 over 1m at Gowran on seasonal debut; place chance.

9/1

7th

5

(9)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Pinball Wizard

9st 7lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: John C McConnell

A winner of six races when trained in Britain but failed to hit the frame for this stable last season; on a dangerous mark but lacks a run and likely best watched.

22/1

Form: 923006 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Sole run at this track resulted in C&D win (good) in April 2025 off 9lb higher; posted a couple of good efforts on the AW early this year; well held next two starts at Leopardstown; step in the right direction there last time when sixth of 14 after a slow break.
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6th

7

(12)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

17:52 Gowran Park

Rockbury Lad

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M D O’Callaghan

On a long losing sequence since a 1m Bellewstown success in the early part of last season; unplaced on his last six starts, others seem much more likely.

12/1

9th

4

(8)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Rockbury Lad

10st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

Has winning and placed form over C&D, but has a habit of starting slowly which has been evident on turf lately; placed on last two visits here earlier this year.

10/1

7th

11

(12)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

18:07 Bellewstown

Rockbury Lad

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Record of 3-51 so hard to win with and recent struggles continued here on Thursday when he walked out of the stalls.

25/1

13th
11 (16)
Rampage

14/1

Form: 708670 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Third runner for local yard; four-time winner; last turf win in 2023 over 8.5f at Galway (soft); two AW wins since; hard to fancy on this year's form but has placed multiple times over C&D, including when runner-up at this festival last year from a stone higher; can't dismiss.
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8th

8

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Rampage

9st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Is 15lb lower than when winning over C&D last summer and took a step in the right direction when beaten 3.5l over C&D on latest; eased 3lb for that run and well-drawn here; could go well at a price.

16/1

7th

12

(16)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Rampage

9st 4lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: T G McCourt

Won a division of this last year off a mark of 60, but has been out of form on turf this season and only mid-field when favourite over C&D in April on sole AW start in 2026.

28/1

50/1

Form: 00856- D

Last run: 202 days

W: 8st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 41

Form & Verdict
Seven-time AW winner in Britain for Mick Appleby; no success since 2024; has shown nothing in 15 outings on the Flat and over hurdles for current yard.
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1

7th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 180y

16:45 Wexford

Plastic Paddy

11st 12lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Tom McGuinness

Seven-time AW winner in Britain has struggled for new yard; has pulled up in all three runs over hurdles at huge odds; he would be a shock winner.

250/1

1

23rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 150y

16:00 Wexford

Plastic Paddy

11st 12lb

J: Dylan Robinson

T: Tom McGuinness

Seven-time AW winner in Britain, has struggled in 16 starts between Flat and hurdles for current yard; pulled up on two hurdle starts; can't make a case for.

50/1

14th

14

(9)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

18:10 Bellewstown

Plastic Paddy

8st 11lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Tom McGuinness

Seven-time AW winner in Britain for Mick Appleby; no success since 2024; has shown nothing in 15 outings on the Flat and over hurdles for current yard.

50/1

Form: -23277

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Fourth runner for local yard; still a maiden after 18 starts, placed four times; had a good spell on AW early in the year; market can separate stable's runners.
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8th

19

(13)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 42y

19:10 Leopardstown

Desert Of The Sea

8st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Useful form at a modest level on AW last winter; poor recent run on turf; trainer's Jazzit is more appealing; first reserve.

15th

15

(10)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

18:10 Bellewstown

Desert Of The Sea

8st 10lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: T G McCourt

Fourth runner for local yard; still a maiden after 18 starts, placed four times; had a good spell on AW early in the year; market can separate stable's runners.

12/1

Non-runners

Wellwhatshappenin, Shelbourne Flyer, Hastily

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Payout
Exacta €1414.50
Straight Forecast €558.45
Tricast €10792.96

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Rockbury Lad

SPOTLIGHT:

Rampage

POSTDATA:

Dinamine

The Irish Sun:

Rockbury Lad