Today / 17.30 Bellewstown

17.30

Yielding

Ploughman Bar & Grill Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 0m 7f 195y
  • 15 runners
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Ploughman Bar & Grill Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 9-8490 D

Last run: 60 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner has only had four starts on turf but didn't run badly at the Curragh in May; well beaten back at that venue the following month.
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19th

20

(3)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Albion Power

9st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Dual AW winner has only had three starts on turf but didn't run badly over C&D last time; still needs a fair bit more dropped 2lb.

20/1

Form: 606-03

Last run: 56 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Narrowly beaten in a C&D handicap in October; excellent effort on her seasonal bow in a 7f handicap at Roscomon in June; Colin Keane rides here; cheekpieces tried and bad draw is the only real negative.
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3rd

4

(9)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

18:30 Roscommon

Givehertilxmas

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gerard Keane

Ended last season with two fair runs on turf, notably when second over 1m at Bellewstown; progress not sustained on AW; hard to fancy on her first run since January.

20/1

13

(1)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:19 Gowran Park

Givehertilxmas

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

Maiden went closest when just denied over 1m at Bellewstown last time; up 4lb but conditions suit and has a favourable low draw; big player.

3/1

OUR TIP

Form: 395170 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Consistency paid off when getting up late after a slow start to win a Naas handicap last month; unlucky in running at Leopardstown next time before a poor run at the Curragh; good 7lb claimer on board.
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13th

10

(16)

16th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Dinamine

9st 3lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Took a long time to win a race; scored twice last season and added another win last month in first-time cheekpieces, overcoming a slow start to score over this trip at Naas; had a troubled passage and found 7f a bit sharp at Galway.

8/1

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

Form: 304762

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Busy summer but has coped well with it and his best effort when second to a subsequent winner over 1m1f at Gowran; drop back in trip not an obvious plus but looks a major contender just the same.
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2nd

3

(4)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

17:52 Gowran Park

Medieval Night

9st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Maiden who has run his best races at Leopardstown, placed there last August and in June; also fourth in a 22-race won by Nibras Rainbow; stayed on well from off the pace when sixth of 18 over 1m at Naas three weeks ago.

8/1

6th

3

(16)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Naas

Medieval Night

9st 13lb

J: Jared Huggan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Maiden's best efforts have come in Leopardstown handicaps, including when a staying-on fourth of 22 (having hung left) on penultimate start; failed to match that form at Killarney last time.

12/1

Form: 777502 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Dropped 12lb since joining Pat Murphy and ran by far his best race when second in a 1m1f handicap at Gowran two weeks ago; up 1lb for that but on a nice mark and one of the likelier ones to play a hand here.
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2nd

3

(1)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

17:22 Gowran Park

Perfect Judgement

10st 0lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: P J F Murphy

Four AW wins; 1-21 on turf; fair fifth at Leopardstown in June but down the field at Naas three weeks ago; stable had a Curgah winner last weekend.

8/1

15th

1

(8)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Naas

Perfect Judgement

10st 2lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Four AW wins; 1-20 on turf; failed to make much impact in first two starts for this stable; despite not much luck in running, better when seventh of 15 at Limerick; fifth at Leopardstown a month ago suggests he could be competitive off a career-low mark.

10/1

Form: 373604

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Disappointing overall; won a 1m1f handicap at Ayr in May; reasonable efforts in a couple of claimers since, including over C&D; likely to find a couple too good.
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4th

10

(5)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

14:22 Gowran Park

Land Of The Giants

9st 1lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Off the mark at Ayr in May when landing a 1m1f handicap off 63; some decent runs since, most notably when 1l behind Minaun View in a Ballinrobe claimer in July; finished further behind that rival at Killarney next time and posted a moderate effort in a Naas handicap latest.

20/1

15th

12

(4)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:47 Naas

Land Of The Giants

9st 5lb

J: Cillian Rowan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Off the mark at Ayr in May when landing 1m1f handicap off 2lb higher; some decent runs since, most notably when beaten 1l into third in claimer over 1m at Bellewstown; drop in trip unsure to suit.

14/1

Form: -80570

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
A 13-race maiden and not a huge amount to recommend; beaten a long way over 1m5f last time; champion jockey booked but needs to find a fair bit to get involved.
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13th

6

(3)

5th Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 56y

20:30 Sligo

Think About It

9st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Thomas Patrick McGettigan

Yet to place in 12 starts; fair effort on latest handicap start when beaten less than 6l over 10.5f here in May.

14/1

7th

13

(4)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 46y

20:23 Roscommon

Think About It

9st 4lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Thomas Patrick McGettigan

0-8 on turf and rated 57; not a bad effort in a Sligo handicap last time but a whole lot more needed back in a maiden.

25/1

Form: 50093/ D

Last run: 775 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Dundalk winner in 2024; not seen since finishing a good third in a big-field 1m1f handicap at Leopardstown two years ago; best watched after such an absence.
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3rd

12

(8)

11th Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Bright Dick

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Luke Comer

Long-priced 1m winner at Dundalk in April, subsequent turf form has been ordinary; held by Innit Together on recent Limerick running.

16/1

9th

5

(4)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:25 Limerick

Bright Dick

9st 11lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Luke Comer

midfield

12/1

Form: 20-100 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Broke his duck in a C&D handicap early last month, but has made no impression in two runs since; respected back at this venue but not easy to know what to expect.
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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

Form: 809/99

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Modest form for Danny McLoughlin and no improvement in two runs for this yard; others preferred.
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9th

9

(7)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:27 Limerick

Oitentinha

9st 6lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Oliver McKiernan

Not a bad run at Fairyhouse a fortnight ago on stable debut after a long absence; improvement is feasible.

10/1

9th

5

(19)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:34 Fairyhouse

Oitentinha

9st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Oliver McKiernan

Had okay maiden form for Danny McLoughlin and beaten 7l in 7f AW nursery; that was back in December 2024 and not seen since; tongue-tie on and she's stuck out wide.

25/1

Form: 000-

Last run: 308 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Three nondescript runs for two different yards; stable and handicap debut here but can't be fancied on what he has done to date.
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12th

15

(3)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

16:25 Curragh

Chant dOr

10st 12lb

J: Mr S Hunter

T: S M Duffy

Has shown no sign of ability in two outings; out of his depth.

500/1

15th

3

(15)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

16:55 Curragh

Chant dOr

9st 8lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: S M Duffy

Finished last over 1m at Limerick in July when a 100-1 chance; new trainer.

100/1

Form: 0038-0 CD

Last run: 81 days

W: 9st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
No win since scoring for James McAuley in 2023; well beaten on his seasonal bow at Fairyhouse in June; probably wants it softer.
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14th

10

(14)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:34 Fairyhouse

Sunday Sovereign

9st 5lb

J: Zoe McMullan

T: G A Kingston

Last win was in 2023; prominent racer ran well first time out last year when third over 7.5f at Roscommon; also third over same C&D in October.

18/1

11

(4)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:15 Galway

Sunday Sovereign

9st 5lb

J: Zoe McMullan

T: G A Kingston

Mixed bag this season, best efforts at Roscommon, most recently just denied second by Nibras Rainbow earlier this month (soft) under today's rider; place claims.

8/1

Form: 006-42

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Bright start to the new campaign when fourth over 1m at Naas; made much of the running when second over 1m1f at Gowran last month; holds a definite chance.
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2nd

11

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 110y

17:05 Gowran Park

Duchess Anne

8st 10lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Positive fourth over 1m at Naas last time (good) when ahead of Morning Approach and Master Garvey; that came following a 275-day break, so she's entitled to improve.

7/1

Form: 750397 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Last win in March last year; not easy to win with but often runs well in defeat; good third in a 1m1f handicap at Gowran last month; others look more solid overall.
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7th

13

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Master Garvey

8st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Not easy to win with but often runs well in defeat; is 7lb lower than when winning over C&D in March 2025 but he's becoming difficult to predict; only midfield at Leopardstown on latest; others look more solid.

12/1

9th

18

(12)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 42y

19:10 Leopardstown

Master Garvey

8st 11lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Only two wins from 54 races; often placed, though only once from six Leopardstown visits; creditable third at Gowran 12 days ago gives him an each-way chance; trainer got on the scoreboard at Galway.

10/1

Form: 00900- D

Last run: 256 days

W: 8st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Four career wins but poor form last year and has been off since December.
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9th

13

(12)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 94y

16:45 Roscommon

Monzoon

9st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

Three AW wins but just 1-34 on turf; twice well beaten lately and isn't easy to fancy.

33/1

Betting Forcast

25/1 Albion Power, 5/1 Givehertilxmas, 8/1 Dinamine, 7/2 Medieval Night, 4/1 Perfect Judgement, 8/1 Land Of The Giants, 14/1 Think About It, 33/1 Bright Dick, 20/1 Micasso, 33/1 Oitentinha, 33/1 Chant dOr, 20/1 Sunday Sovereign, 9/2 Duchess Anne, 14/1 Master Garvey, 66/1 Monzoon

Verdict

A few with chances. Dinamine has a poor run at the Curragh to overcome but has a good 7lb claimer up if returning to form. Medieval Night comes here on the back of a good run at Gowran but might just prefer a longer trip. The drop back in trip might play to the strengths of the front-running Duchess Anne. This could be the opportunity though for PERFECT JUDGEMENT, up 1lb for a return to form at Gowran last time, but on a nice mark overall. [Justin O’Hanlon]

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Land Of The Giants

The Irish Sun:

Givehertilxmas

SPOTLIGHT:

Perfect Judgement

POSTDATA:

Land Of The Giants