July 06 / 17.25 Bellewstown

17.25

Good

Peadar Kearney’s Pub Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 0m 7f 198y
  • 18 runners
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Peadar Kearney’s Pub Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

Form: 232-65

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Maiden was in good heart in light campaign last term, including twice second over C&D; two creditable enough comeback runs last month should have set her up for a bold bid here from a good draw, despite being 4lb wrong.
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8th

14

(10)

3rd Jun 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:35 Gowran Park

What Adaay

8st 13lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Martin

Showed a reasonable standard of form at Dundalk on her last three starts in 2023; only one win from 20 starts on turf (over 1m at Bellewstown) but placed five times; best form at 1m; saddle slipped on seasonal debut at Roscommon, a run that can be forgiven.

12/1

14th

15

(17)

20th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 86y

18:20 Roscommon

What Adaay

8st 12lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Patrick Martin

Showed a reasonable standard of form at Dundalk on her last three starts in 2023; only one win from 19 starts on turf (over 1m at Bellewstown) but placed five times; best form at 1m; lacks a recent run and may find this trip a bit sharp.

16/1

14th

15

(17)

20th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 86y

18:20 Roscommon

What Adaay

8st 12lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Patrick Martin

Showed a reasonable standard of form at Dundalk on her last three starts in 2023; only one win from 19 starts on turf (over 1m at Bellewstown) but placed five times; best form at 1m; lacks a recent run and may find this trip a bit sharp.

16/1

2nd
7 (5)
Rampage

7/1

Form: -60033

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Comes here on the back of two good runs in 1m1f Leopardstown handicaps, latest when over 3l off second-placed Init Together, finishing well; cheekpieces now added to tongue tie and place claims again from a good draw.
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7th

2

(6)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Rampage

9st 13lb

J: Cian Fahy

T: T G McCourt

Four-time winner, last turf success was in 2023; two AW wins since then; unplaced favourite at Dundalk on latest; has a bit to find with Alto Sax on previous Leopardstown running.

9/1

6th

2

(2)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Rampage

10st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Four-time winner, including on turf early in his career; won over C&D from current mark during a busy 2025 campaign; three runs on turf this year, a few lengths off Comfort Line when eighth of 20 at Leopardstown 11 days ago.

10/1

8th

2

(2)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Rampage

10st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Four-time winner, including twice on turf early in his career; won at Dundalk during a busy 2025 campaign; ran respectably on the first of two Curragh outings last month; others preferred

20/1

Form: 753535

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Won as a 2yo for Richard Fahey, his sole success; mostly consistent this year in a busy campaign and place claims although this trip could stretch him and badly drawn.
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4th

9

(6)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Gowran Park

Scarlet Dancer

9st 2lb

J: Cian Fahy

T: John C McConnell

Front-runner back to form this summer off reduced mark, winning at Roscommon and most recently seasonal-best when dominating from some way out in beating a well-backed favourite over this trip at Leopardstown last week from an unfavourable draw; could take some beating again here.

9/4

1st

14

(16)

8th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 42y

18:52 Leopardstown

Scarlet Dancer

9st 4lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Front-runner won over this trip at Roscommon and ran well over shorter at Naas; seemingly beaten fair and square at Gowran latest however so handicapper may have his measure; wide draw here a negative.

8/1

7th

5

(2)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:52 Gowran Park

Scarlet Dancer

9st 11lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

started quickly, led, headed under 2f out

10/1

11/2

Form: 0802

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Little to recommend until much improved effort when just denied in 22-runner 1m1f Leopardstown handicap last month under a positive ride, finishing clear of the remainder; drop in trip should be no problem but will have to be smartly away from this wide draw.
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1

(8)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Init Together

9st 9lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Tony Carroll

Started 2025 with a four-timer, the last leg coming here; not at the same level of late but well treated if staging a revival.

11/1

9th

1

(4)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Init Together

9st 9lb

J: Conor Orr

T: Tony Carroll

Dual C&D winner; drops into a 0-55 for the first time since completing the last leg of a four-timer at Southwell (1m3f, Tapeta) in February, since when he has won over hurdles; may have done too much early when fifth of 12 back here 18 days ago; very much of interest at this level; stable also runs Boujee Gold.

6/1

5th

11

(2)

16th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Init Together

9st 5lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Tony Carroll

Rattled off a four-timer on the AW at the start of the year including two wins over C&D; won over hurdles in June and capable of playing a part off this mark if producing his best.

25/1

8/1

Form: 713-04

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Did well last year, especially on AW; best turf run for some time at Navan last month, not quite getting home over 1m2f; of interest back in trip here but wide draw a negative.
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12th

9

(2)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Finke River

9st 1lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: James McAuley

Former course winner (7f) hinted he could be on his way back when sixth here latest after sitting handy throughout; good draw and worth casting an eye over.

16/1

6th

8

(14)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:10 Dundalk (AW)

Finke River

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: James McAuley

led early, soon prominent, bit short of room 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

16/1

Form: 040735

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
AW winner with a couple of solid turf runs of late, not quite getting home over 1m1f at Leopardstown latest where he had a couple of today's rivals ahead; badly drawn.
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9th

10

(14)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

15:50 Limerick

Selective Power

9st 6lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Thomas Coyle

Three-time turf winner who appreciates an ease in the ground; 3lb above his last success in September at Roscommon (7.5f, soft); positive return to turf at Bellewstown (1m, soft) two weeks ago when fourth of 14 following a poor effort at Dundalk prior; no surprise to see him feature.

7/1

4th

8

(7)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

17:23 Bellewstown

Selective Power

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: Thomas Coyle

Three-time turf winner who appreciates an ease in the ground; 5lb above his last success in September at Roscommon (7.5f, soft) but has run well here before and had a recent run at Dundalk so he'll be fit; each-way shout.

14/1

11th

11

(11)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Selective Power

8st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Thomas Coyle

Four-time winner (one at this venue); very comfortable winner of a Roscommon handicap in September off 59 (7.5f, soft); not at the same level off higher mark since; weakened into tenth over 10.5f here latest; this trip looks more suitable but has never won from a mark this high.

33/1

7/1

Form: 00-732

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Competitive of late off basement mark of 47 over 1m, staying-on third at Listowel and again kept on well to chase home an in-form winner at Gowran; hold-up performer will need luck in running from this draw here but respected.
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6th

6

(7)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

16:40 Southwell (AW)

Pink Socks

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Legs two and three of her January hat-trick for Ian Williams came here (7f/1m); went off the boil for him and hard to fancy on what she's done in three starts for this yard.

14/1

9th

3

(1)

11th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:45 Southwell (AW)

Pink Socks

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Stephanie Cassidy

A three-time winner early in 2026, including over C&D, for Ian Williams; not discredited on just her second run for current yard when fifth in 1m handicap here two weeks ago; in the mix off a slipping mark.

20/1

5th

6

(3)

28th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Pink Socks

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Rattled off a hat-trick here and at Newcastle in January, but she was disappointing last time on her first outing since leaving Ian Williams; needs to bounce back.

20/1

Form: 940281 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Good servant for the Slatterys was recording his ninth win when scoring at Down Royal recently under a patient ride; up 4lb for that but should still be competitive in this grade; this the limit of his stamina.
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13th

12

(14)

27th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Sunset Nova

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Ten wins, including six at this track; has been below form last number of starts and need to see more spark before supporting.

22/1

10th

12

(2)

20th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sunset Nova

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Four of his 10 wins have come here, with last one over 7f last December; has a shout if back to form after a break.

12/1

14/1

Form: 460-40

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
A 7f winner on fast ground at Chepstow last summer; ran well from the front on second Irish start when fourth of 13 at Sligo but dropped out quickly on quicker ground at Fairyhouse; opposable.
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8th

3

(1)

31st Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:25 Lingfield (AW)

Darcys Rock

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Pat Murphy

in touch with leaders

33/1

11th

12

(14)

26th Aug 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:10 Chepstow

Darcys Rock

9st 0lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Pat Murphy

Won over C&D two years ago and seemed to respond well to first-time cheekpieces when second in 6f AW claimer at Dundalk in the autumn, but both turf runs for new stable this year (5.7f/6f) have been very underwhelming.

25/1

5th

3

(2)

10th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:22 Lingfield

Darcys Rock

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Pat Murphy

Placed in Polytrack claimer in Ireland in the autumn but made low-key seasonal/stable debut in Brighton handicap in May and has been off for another 81 days since; others have much less to prove.

14/1

Form: 430-25 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Won three in Britain (two on AW) early in his career; just denied at Dundalk in April and ran well at Killarney following month; back from a break but runs well fresh and one to consider from a good draw; 1lb wrong.
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11th

10

(5)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Double Martini

8st 13lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

dwelt start, towards rear

25/1

9th

14

(12)

24th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Naas

Double Martini

8st 12lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: John C McConnell

Low-grade maiden ran okay on last month's comeback at Leopardstown; visor tried here but hard to fancy from 9lb out of handicap.

25/1

8th

11

(9)

20th Jun 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

18:50 Leopardstown

Double Martini

8st 13lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Went close at Dundalk on first 2023 run; nothing of note in his form since then; in rear at Dundalk on only start this year.

33/1

14/1

Form: 4-0000

Last run: 104 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
All wins on AW but out of form when last seen in the spring; hard to fancy.
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11th

7

(8)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Gidwa

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

prominent

20/1

11th

7

(8)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Gidwa

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

prominent

20/1

7th

7

(6)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Gidwa

9st 0lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Has won on both AW surfaces (0-1 here) but has been off his game in three runs since returning from a break, latterly in this new headgear combination; opposable.

10/1

12/1

Form: 9-0067

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
7f specialist down to a competitive mark but losing run goes back more than two years; wasn't beaten that far behind Sunset Nova at Down Royal last time in first-time visor so not one to rule out from a good draw (best forcing it).
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12th

9

(7)

6th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 198y

17:25 Bellewstown

Wee Pablo

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: H Rogers

7f specialist down to a competitive mark but losing run goes back more than two years; wasn't beaten that far behind Sunset Nova at Down Royal last time in first-time visor so not one to rule out from a good draw (best forcing it).

12/1

7th

5

(3)

23rd Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:15 Down Royal

Wee Pablo

9st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: H Rogers

A 7f specialist who is down to a very competitive mark but losing run goes back more than two years and he hasn't shown enough in three runs for his new yard; wears first-time visor.

7/1

17

(15)

4th Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:37 Listowel

Wee Pablo

9st 10lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: H Rogers

20/1

12/1

Form: 7688-0 D

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Three wins over 1m and landed 7f handicap at Gowran last year for Ado McGuinness; trip/ground didn't suit on Sligo return back in April, these conditions much more like it and not one to rule out from a good draw.
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13th

10

(11)

22nd Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Praying Mantis

9st 2lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: J Larkin

Four-time winner in the past but a shadow of her former self this year despite a plummeting mark; makes little appeal.

33/1

11th

13

(9)

25th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:10 Down Royal

Praying Mantis

8st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: J Larkin

Has won four of her 31 starts; has deteriorated on the evidence three runs this season.

25/1

12th

12

(2)

29th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 187y

16:35 Bellewstown

Praying Mantis

9st 0lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: J Larkin

in touch with leaders

33/1

14th
11 (14)
Manwal

25/1

Form: 00-000

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Maiden under all codes has been regressive in the last year and takes a marked drop in trip here.
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0

17

7th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 7f 165y

15:58 Fairyhouse

Manwal

11st 10lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: V C Ward

Reserve; makes handicap debut after showing little in maidens and his recent Flat form has been forgettable.

10th

10

24th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Manwal

12st 0lb

J: Abigail Reilly

T: V C Ward

Rated 42, regressive.

33/1

12th

13

(16)

8th Sep 2023

Good

1m 4f 175y

19:10 Down Royal

Manwal

8st 13lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: V C Ward

Regressive maiden and can't make a case for him on this year's form.

33/1

25/1

Form: 0-970

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 6yo has been tried over various trips but handicap debut last month was underwhelming; down in trip here and cheekpieces tried.
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8th

8

(9)

17th Feb 2026

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Black Smoke

9st 0lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Mark Loughnane

Three of his five wins have come over C&D, including a division of this race last year when rated 5lb higher; not shone yet this winter and he arrives with a bit to prove.

14/1

6th

4

(2)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Black Smoke

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Mark Loughnane

Three-time course winner (1m6f) but he's been out of sorts in his last five runs and latest was at this track three weeks ago; has something to prove and his tactical speed will be tested back at this trip.

20/1

11

(9)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:08 Bath

Black Smoke

8st 6lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Mark Loughnane

Kept on well to score off this mark at Chepstow (2m, good to firm) in July and also has a soft-ground success on his record but both runs last month were below par and conditions are probably not ideal for him today.

16/1

Form: 60-254

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
First reserve; five-time winner for Nigel Tinkler and couple of good runs this term for current yard, latest when fourth at Gowran (Pink Socks second); can't rule out if getting a run from favourable draw.
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6th

18

(21)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:57 Curragh

Singe Anglais

8st 12lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: H D McGuigan

midfield

18/1

11th

11

(13)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Singe Anglais

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: H D McGuigan

Five-time turf winner on a lengthy losing run; not beaten far in any of his starts this year at a variety of trips; can go well again but others have more pressing claims.

11/1

7th

17

(21)

12th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Singe Anglais

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: H D McGuigan

held up in rear

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 70-080

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; poor maiden now rated 39 on turf and hard to see him making an impact.
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11th

13

(12)

12th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:25 Dundalk (AW)

Little Trigger

8st 12lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: P F McEnery

Rated only 39 and was poor in first-time cheekpieces last time; not easy to fancy.

25/1

17

(9)

6th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 198y

17:25 Bellewstown

Little Trigger

9st 1lb

J: Amy Jo Hayes

T: P F McEnery

Second reserve; poor maiden now rated 39 on turf and hard to see him making an impact.

18

(8)

4th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 59y

17:50 Roscommon

Little Trigger

9st 0lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: P F McEnery

Reserve; yet to place in ten starts and opposable despite showing the odd bit of promise.

Form: 008745

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; sign of return to form at Down Royal last month when fourth to Sunset Nova and fifth at Roscommon on Tuesday.
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10th

7

(4)

12th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Laytown

Kratos

10st 3lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: John C McConnell

Only beaten just over a length when fourth over this trip at Down Royal in June and that run would give him claims; never involved last couple of outings over 1m.

12/1

13th

14

(15)

29th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 187y

16:35 Bellewstown

Kratos

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: John C McConnell

towards rear

25/1

Non-runners

Singe Anglais, Little Trigger, Kratos

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast €26.28
Tricast €282.52

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Pink Socks

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Sunset Nova

The Irish Sun:

Pink Socks

POSTDATA:

Sunset Nova