April 24 / 16.45 Bellewstown

16.45

Yielding

Veterinary Clinic Ratoath Maiden Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 2m 1f 0y
  • 16 runners
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Veterinary Clinic Ratoath Maiden Hurdle

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

4/6 (Won)

  • Win: £1.20
  • Place: £1.02

Form: 343

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Improver in Flat handicaps last term (1m2f/1m6f) and was just foiled in hat-trick attempt at Listowel festival; rated 83 in that sphere; not foot perfect yet over hurdles but placed twice including at Cork last month; better ground should help and this looks a very good opportunity; cheekpieces (has won in them) back on and tongue-tie worn lately left off.
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4th

3

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 7f 131y

18:42 Clonmel

Pinot Gris

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Dual-purpose; the best of these over hurdles (rated 143); no impact on first three starts for this yard in hot handicap hurdles; well beaten on sole previous chase start at Cork when with Gavin Cromwell but this much easier; wouldn't want it too soft.

11/8

16th

7

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Pinot Gris

11st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Two wins apiece on the Flat and over hurdles during his time with Gavin Cromwell but well beaten in a big-field handicap on the Flat and over hurdles (behind a few of these at Dublin Racing Festival) since joining current yard; the refitting of blinkers needs to help spark a revival.

25/1

12th

4

1st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:52 Leopardstown

Pinot Gris

11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Two wins apiece on the Flat and over hurdles; was poor on the Flat when last seen but has a shout if back to his best hurdle form; handles soft.

20/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won first two starts at two for David O'Meara but couldn't build on that in handicap company last year; bought for 25,000gns in the autumn; related to winning jumpers including useful chaser Final Orders.
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13th

7

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

14:10 Down Royal

Leitzel

11st 6lb

J: E Walsh

T: S McParlan

Placed form in maidens and in Ballinrobe handicap for Andrew McNamara and likes good ground; after long absence, tailed off over 2m4f here on yard debut.

25/1

15th

6

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 86y

15:03 Down Royal

Leitzel

11st 8lb

J: Mr N McParlan

T: S McParlan

Two-time Flat winner ran well over hurdles at Ballinrobe last May but disappointed in three runs since and has been off since last July; likely best watched on first start for new stable.

22/1

10th

14

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 200y

17:55 Kilbeggan

Leitzel

11st 10lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Andrew McNamara

Reserve; dual Flat winner, though was last in that discipline 17 days ago; tailed off the time before over hurdles but a repeat of her third at Ballinrobe would see her competitive.

5/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Homebred out of yard's good servant Bonny Kate, a bumper and useful 2m3f-3m4f hurdle/chase winner; interesting newcomer.
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5

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 1f 100y

16:55 Wexford

Tell Nobody Nothin

11st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Won a 2m4f Kilbeggan handicap last time on similar ground; is up 6lb and has questions over this trip as he failed to see out 3m2f at Down Royal two starts back.

4/1

1st

15

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 210y

19:29 Kilbeggan

Tell Nobody Nothin

10st 13lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Now 0-10 over fences having been an unplaced favourite over a longer trip at Down Royal 12 days ago; this is probably closer to his optimum distance; first reserve.

6th

6

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 50y

17:07 Down Royal

Tell Nobody Nothin

11st 11lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Winning hurdler is 0-9 over fences but has run well in defeat; took third here on St Stephen's Day (2m5f, good to yielding) and 11l behind in fourth last time (2m5f, yielding to soft); tries this trip for the first time; place chance.

11/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest on the Flat but has been running well for local yard on AW lately; hurdling debut.
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2nd

10

(11)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:30 Laytown

Zero Fighter

10st 3lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: E D Delany

Both wins have come over the extended 7f at Roscommon, the latter occasion in May off 40; badly out of form in recent months; will be well accustomed to this surface, since he is locally trained.

16/1

12th

15

(7)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

16:55 Bellewstown

Zero Fighter

8st 10lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: E D Delany

Both wins have come over the extended 7f at Roscommon, the latter occasion in May off 40 under today's rider; form since has been poor but don't rule out entirely.

12/1

14th

12

(7)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Zero Fighter

8st 13lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: E D Delany

Both wins have come over the extended 7f at Roscommon, the latter occasion in May off 40; form since has been poor and visor tried last time now replaced by usual cheekpieces.

16/1

Form: 000

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner in Britain; beaten miles in three starts over hurdles for this yard.
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9th

13

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Someones Wish

10st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Patrick Morris

Course scorer (for Robert Eddery) in 2023; a fair winning hurdler/chaser for Gordon Elliott since but pulled up over hurdles at Perth last month on final run for yard; more needed for his new stable.

25/1

10

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

16:10 Perth

Someones Wish

11st 4lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual AW Flat winner who has won a chase and a handicap hurdle at Downpatrick since joining Gordon Elliott; hasn't been at his best since winning over hurdles in October (2m1f, yielding); stable has a fine record here.

12/1

6th

5

21st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 0y

16:52 Navan

Someones Wish

11st 5lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual AW winner has a win apiece over hurdles and fences; moderate form shown in last two runs over hurdles, finishing eighth both times; returns to chasing now and he will appreciate better ground if it appears; others preferred.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 70

Last run: 87 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
2yo winner on heavy for Michael Halford but made no impact in good company thereafter; tailed off both starts over hurdles.
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11

20th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:45 Fairyhouse

Imadpour

11st 7lb

J: Mr J H Williamson

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Won as a 2yo on the Flat (heavy); now getting it together over hurdles and he comfortably saw off six rivals at Bellewstown last week (2m1f, good); 9lb higher for this trickier assignment but has the wind in his sails.

7/1

11

20th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:45 Fairyhouse

Imadpour

11st 7lb

J: Mr J H Williamson

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Won as a 2yo on the Flat (heavy); now getting it together over hurdles and he comfortably saw off six rivals at Bellewstown last week (2m1f, good); 9lb higher for this trickier assignment but has the wind in his sails.

7/1

1st

5

12th Apr 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

15:15 Bellewstown

Imadpour

10st 11lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Flat winner is starting to find his feet in handicap hurdles; was a solid third at Leopardstown before being just denied at Wexford, both over 2m; this longer trip should suit and can go well up 4lb.

2/1

Form: 8

Last run: 103 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Was only 8-1 for Naas bumper in January but made no impression; now switches to hurdles on stable debut.
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7th

10

11th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 50y

18:07 Killarney

King In Love

10st 13lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Sean Aherne

Dual handicap winner and better than ever when third of 23 at Leopardstown over Christmas (good to yielding); slower ground not ideal since then and could be a factor here in first-time cheekpieces.

20/1

16th

16

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 10y

15:30 Naas

King In Love

10st 9lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Sean Aherne

Gained second handicap win off 104 at Cork in November (2m, yielding); well beaten at Punchestown next time but improved for step up in trip when staying on third of 23 at Leopardstown in December (20.5f, good to yielding); weakened into a 20l fifth of ten at Thurles (2m7f, heavy); better chance if the ground dries out.

25/1

5th

1

29th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 6f 126y

16:25 Thurles

King In Love

11st 12lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Sean Aherne

Gained second handicap win off 10lb lower at Cork in November (2m, yielding); well beaten at Punchestown but improved for step up in trip when staying on third of 23 at Leopardstown last month (20.5f, good to yielding); not certain to back that up on softer but respected.

3/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Lowly-rated on the Flat, not shamed when beaten around 8l in 1m4f AW handicap latest; hurdling debut.
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No Results Found

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up three times on the level last year (1m/10.5f) and likes a sound surface; stable/hurdling debut.
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2nd

3

6th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Ayr

Nakassama

11st 11lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Irish 6yo who justified market support at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft) on last attempt over hurdles, opening his account; interesting back in this sphere, especially if again backed; tongue-tie fitted on return from layoff.

6/1

5

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 219y

17:25 Clonmel

Nakassama

11st 8lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Noel C Kelly

Off the mark over hurdles in a modest contest at Hexham in June; good effort in a 1m4f Flat maiden at the Galway festival; tailed off on his chase debut at Downpatrick; could be a different proposition in a handicap.

7/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown little in four Flats starts; watching brief for hurdling debut.
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10th

16

24th Apr 2024

Yielding

2m 1f 0y

16:45 Bellewstown

Minella Butterfly

11st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: John J Nallen

prominent, pecked on landing 2 out

50/1

10th

16

24th Apr 2024

Yielding

2m 1f 0y

16:45 Bellewstown

Minella Butterfly

11st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: John J Nallen

prominent, pecked on landing 2 out

50/1

Form:

Last run: 207 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Likeable filly on the Flat; won over 1m on AW at two and solid form off marks in 70s on turf last year; tailed off on hurdling debut at Gowran (heavy) in the autumn, better ground may help.
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9

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

15:15 Wexford

La Tulipe Noire

10st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Aengus King

Unplaced in seven hurdle runs to date, (four of them handicaps); running moderately on Flat at the moment.

14/1

7th

9

(9)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

18:52 Ballinrobe

La Tulipe Noire

8st 11lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Aengus King

Won back-to-back 1m handicaps at Cork and Roscommon last autumn (yielding/soft), yet to hit that level this term in four attempts; returns to a longer trip.

14/1

8th

10

(10)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

La Tulipe Noire

9st 7lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Aengus King

AW maiden winner; her only turf wins came back-to-back at Cork and Roscommon last autumn; a bit high in the ratings since then.

16/1

Form:

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed twice over 1m for Clive Cox; long way behind Pinot Gris on stable/hurdling debut at Cork.
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5th

8

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

18:19 Wexford

Redcliff Glen

11st 2lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: C Byrnes

Limerick handicap hurdle winner in October 2024 off 94; little of note in his form since then however, recent Punchestown run a bit more encouraging; more needed.

10/1

6th

6

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Punchestown

Redcliff Glen

11st 3lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Limerick handicap hurdle winner by a neck in October 2024 off 94; little of note in his form since then, now down to 89.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Homebred filly; dam 1m2f winner, half-sister to 5f 2yo Group 2 winner Ubettabelieveit, Group 3 winners Tropical Paradise (7f) and Harlem Shake (5f) and 1m2f Listed winner Shenanigans; second string for Gavin Cromwell.
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6th

10

5th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 150y

Class 5

13:35 Wincanton

African Lady

10st 4lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

held up in rear, some headway 2 out, never dangerous

16/1

6th

10

5th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 150y

Class 5

13:35 Wincanton

African Lady

10st 4lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

held up in rear, some headway 2 out, never dangerous

16/1

8

21st Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

12:45 Wincanton

African Lady

10st 13lb

J: Mr Rian Corcoran

T: David Pipe

Represents in-form yard and hasn't run badly when sixth the last twice but she needs something extra if she's to get off the mark today.

10/1

Form:

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Didn't jump great when never a factor on debut at Cork.
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6

1st Jun 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

15:52 Kilbeggan

Kartel And Co

11st 3lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

0-5 over hurdles; pulled up on handicap debut at Tipperary last year and beaten 23l when last seen at Downpatrick last August; down 2lb and returns with yard in form; watch unless the market speaks.

22/1

6

1st Jun 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

15:52 Kilbeggan

Kartel And Co

11st 3lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

0-5 over hurdles; pulled up on handicap debut at Tipperary last year and beaten 23l when last seen at Downpatrick last August; down 2lb and returns with yard in form; watch unless the market speaks.

22/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second runner for Philip Rothwell; dam unraced sister to 2m7f hurdle winner Petethepear, half-sister to useful winners Florida Express (3m chase), Horizontal Speed (bumper/2m1f-2m3f hurdle/chase) and Sumkindasuprstar (2m3f-2m5f chase) and to dam of The Shunter.
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12th

14

10th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 50y

15:15 Cork

Minority Interest

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Win came at Gowran (2m4f, soft) in October off 86; safely held next two starts, but fair run here over an inadequate 2m last time when 4.75l fifth of 13, best work late on; merits consideration back up in trip.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Rock of Gibraltar homebred; unraced dam out of unraced half-sister to French 1m Listed winner Dubase.
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13th

13

21st May 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:25 Punchestown

Harvest Station

11st 6lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Paul W Flynn

Jumped moderately when last to finish at Bellewstown; now tongue tied.

100/1

13th

13

21st May 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:25 Punchestown

Harvest Station

11st 6lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Paul W Flynn

Jumped moderately when last to finish at Bellewstown; now tongue tied.

100/1

16th

1

24th Apr 2024

Yielding

2m 1f 0y

16:45 Bellewstown

Harvest Station

11st 7lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Paul W Flynn

towards rear

50/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €9.40
Straight Forecast €7.89
Trifecta €30.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Pinot Gris

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Pinot Gris

POSTDATA:

Pinot Gris

The Irish Sun:

Pinot Gris