July 05 / 18.25 Bellewstown

18.25

Good

Western Motors CUPRA Handicap

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 0m 5f 3y
  • 14 runners
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Western Motors CUPRA Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.60

Form: -31226 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
In good form this term, winning a Sligo claimer in May and not beaten far in any of her four other starts this campaign; drawn wider than ideal for her preferred prominent tactics but can't be ruled out and was runner-up in this last year.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

18

(16)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 180y

14:47 Navan

Eruption

8st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John C McConnell

Three-time winner; has failed to make the frame in seven outings this year; one of her better displays when sixth of 12 behind Art Of Unity at Bellewstown early in the month; down the field over C&D a fortnight ago; up against it.

20/1

13

(15)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

15:22 Navan

Eruption

9st 1lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: John C McConnell

Three-time winner has failed to make the frame in six outings this year; one of her better displays when sixth of 12 at Bellewstown last week.

14/1

OUR TIP

4/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 0-0041 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Encouraging start for this yard when fourth at Down Royal on his return and confirmed that promise when getting off the mark back at that venue a fortnight ago; 7lb higher and a 10lb claimer takes over; in with a shout.
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8th

5

(2)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:50 Cork

Comein Comein

9st 10lb

J: K W De Oliveira

T: Diego Dias

started quickly, raced far side, prominent

8/1

11th

9

(4)

20th Jul 2024

Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 5

17:45 Doncaster

Comein Comein

9st 8lb

J: K W De Oliveira

T: Diego Dias

swerved sharply left start, prominent

6/1

2nd

2

(12)

5th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 3y

18:25 Bellewstown

Comein Comein

10st 1lb

J: K W De Oliveira

T: Diego Dias

led, faced challenge from 2f out, rallied final furlong, headed towards finish

4/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 4-4586

Last run: 105 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
All three wins have come on AW over 6f; hasn't shown enough on turf so far and might need this on yard debut returning from 105 days off.
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5th

4

(6)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Hero Of The Hour

9st 13lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Four-time course winner (three over C&D); went close over 5f in December; form has been uneven since then but managed a solid third in a claimer last time; has a bit to find with Rattletheonionbag on running here a month ago.

6/1

3rd

8

(4)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:50 Dundalk (AW)

Hero Of The Hour

9st 6lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Four-time course winner (three over C&D); went close over 5f in December but not at same level since, including when beaten 8l here last time (6f); not the best weighted here but Sadhbh Tormey's claim brings him into it.

15/1

Form: 9-5578 D

Last run: 105 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back on AW in early 2023 and was out of form when last seen; best turf run came here but that was on heavy; probably up against it after 105 days off.
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9th

3

(6)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 5

16:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sams Xpress

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Productive front-runner whose largely consistent record for current yard features four wins, including twice over C&D, and four placed efforts; out of the money last time but may rebound.

11/2

6th

8

(4)

9th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sams Xpress

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

He has made giant strides for this yard, winning four handicaps since August (two over C&D); solid efforts in defeat on his last two starts but Alondra scooted past him here 24 days ago and he will need to raise his game a level to resume winning ways.

6/1

3rd

4

(4)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 4

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Sams Xpress

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Front-runner who brings good stats, being 4-9 for current yard and 2-4 over C&D; set a fast pace but nearly made all at Lingfield most recently; remains in form and enters calculations.

5/2

10/1

Form: 2320-9 D

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
All five wins over 5f including four on turf; probably needed his return run when beaten roughly 5l but the draw hasn't been kind this time.
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5th

11

(15)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Cork

Art Of Unity

9st 3lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Miss Katy Brown

Veteran has shaped well in two of his three runs this season; has slipped to last winning mark and forecast rain is in his favour; has run well over C&D before; could go well.

9/1

5th

15

(7)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:03 Naas

Art Of Unity

8st 7lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Miss Katy Brown

Veteran is 5-62 on turf; fine run on seasonal return at Bellewstown (5f,soft) but well beaten over 6f at the Curragh latest; 1lb wrong and would probably prefer softer ground.

20/1

12th

21

(2)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Art Of Unity

8st 7lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Miss Katy Brown

Veteran is 5-61 on turf; was subsequently disqualified for the presence of a banned substance after coming home in front at Bellewstown in October (5f, soft); good effort on stable debut back from a break back at Bellewstown (5f, soft) last time when 1.25l behind Alnofoor.

10/1

6th
4 (2)
Elliott

6/1

Form: 155-93 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Encouraging run behind Comein Comein on season return a fortnight ago; that was a first run since a gelding procedure and he's entitled to come on for that outing; should be in the mix.
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7

(2)

10th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:40 Catterick

Elliott

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Rebecca Menzies

5f AW winner in his first stint with Rebecca Menzies; no show in two runs since returning to this yard (trained in Ireland in 2024); steps back up in trip and headgear removed; market watch advised.

10/1

8

(11)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Ripon

Elliott

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Rebecca Menzies

5f AW winner in his first stint with Rebecca Menzies; sent off favourite for his return to this yard (trained in Ireland in 2024) last month but over-raced early and was never in contention; something to prove after that and a new visor replaces cheekpieces.

10/1

8

(11)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Ripon

Elliott

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Rebecca Menzies

5f AW winner in his first stint with Rebecca Menzies; sent off favourite for his return to this yard (trained in Ireland in 2024) last month but over-raced early and was never in contention; something to prove after that and a new visor replaces cheekpieces.

10/1

Form: -00038 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
5f winner at Down Royal last year is her only success to date but encouraging signs recently and was only beaten 2l when eighth at Down Royal last time; not easy to come from behind at this venue though.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(5)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

14:42 Fairyhouse

Spirit Of Eagles

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: Thomas Dowling

Sole win came over 5f at Down Royal three years ago; best run for some time when placed in Sligo handicap early this month off basement mark of 40; plenty on at the weights against most of her rivals here.

16/1

3rd

14

(9)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

Spirit Of Eagles

8st 10lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Thomas Dowling

Sole win came over 5f at Down Royal three years ago, but she was twice second at that track last year after finishing fourth (missed break) in this; lacks a recent run this time around.

25/1

11th

11

(3)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:43 Dundalk (AW)

Spirit Of Eagles

9st 5lb

J: James Ryan

T: Thomas Dowling

Sole career win came at Down Royal over 5f in the summer of 2023; has a good bit to find on recent form.

50/1

25/1

Form: 030908

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Dual winner on AW over 7f last winter but didn't kick on from that and she hasn't shown the same level on turf; bought for 1,000gns last month and starts out for new yard.
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13th

10

(13)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Rhasidat

8st 13lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Both wins came over 7f on AW last winter but really struggled after a yard switch and probably best watched from the widest draw debuting for another new trainer.

20/1

13th

10

(13)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Rhasidat

8st 13lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Both wins came over 7f on AW last winter but really struggled after a yard switch and probably best watched from the widest draw debuting for another new trainer.

20/1

13th

14

(13)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Rhasidat

8st 10lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Patrick J McKenna

C&D winner a year ago for Ado McGuinness later won at Kempton; nothing yet for current yard this year and 6lb out of handicap here.

25/1

Form: -00560

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
No wins since back-to-back success in Britain in 2022; ran okay back on turf at Navan in May but two poor runs since.
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11th

12

(9)

22nd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

17:40 Bath

Coco Hill

9st 0lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Winless since her 2yo days and she's finished down the field at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) in her three runs this year; losing run is now up 30 and others are preferred.

33/1

7th

2

(4)

16th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 21y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Coco Hill

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Winless since her 2yo days and has had plenty of chances at a similarly low level for this yard in recent times; finished behind three of these over C&D five weeks ago and is lowest rated by a good few pounds; will do well to finish placed.

20/1

10th
5 (16)
Marble Angel

9/1

Form: 5-3760

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far in three of her four starts this year; might want a step up in trip though and stall 16 isn't ideal; wears first-time cheekpieces.
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1st

9

(6)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Marble Angel

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: A Oliver

Back-to-back 1m winner here before she was turned over in her hat-trick bid last month, possibly finding the run coming too soon just seven days on; has speed and drop to 7f probably fine; may bounce back.

4/1

33/1

Form: 43-900

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden and shown very little in two runs for her new yard; best run came on heavy.
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8th

14

(12)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Veracidad

8st 13lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Anthony McCann

midfield

16/1

5th

10

(3)

27th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Veracidad

8st 10lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Anthony McCann

Showed a bit of potential as a 2yo but has lost her way this season for Anthony McCann; failed to beat a rival home when beaten 29l and 11.5l on her last two starts; hopes pinned on the returning visor sparking a revival; can only watch.

16/1

12th
17 (3)
Pearl Of Cotai

Form: 8000

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; showed very little in maidens and similar story on handicap debut since; tongue-tie on.
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12th

17

(3)

5th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 3y

18:25 Bellewstown

Pearl Of Cotai

9st 2lb

T: P J F Murphy

midfield, outpaced and lost position over 2f out, soon no extra

17th

17

(9)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

18:15 Fairyhouse

Pearl Of Cotai

8st 13lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: P J F Murphy

prominent

20/1

11th

3

(15)

5th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Pearl Of Cotai

10st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P J F Murphy

Not a bad run on debut here over 1m but got bogged down in heavy ground at the Curragh since; will be of more interest in handicaps.

40/1

33/1

Form: 940-58

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Promising Kempton debut over 6f but didn't build on that and she's now 0-9; didn't show enough on yard debut last month and drawn in stall 17.
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14

(7)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

18:20 Cork

Quiet Affair

8st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: James M Barcoe

15-race maiden and hasn't beaten many home in seven outings for this yard.

50/1

14

(7)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

18:20 Cork

Quiet Affair

8st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: James M Barcoe

15-race maiden and hasn't beaten many home in seven outings for this yard.

50/1

10th

11

(8)

9th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 14y

16:53 Leopardstown

Quiet Affair

8st 11lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: James M Barcoe

14-race maiden and has barely beaten a rival in her last five starts; off 112 days.

66/1

Form: 790

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Ran okay on debut in a Dundalk maiden and hasn't built on that on turf twice since; would need to improve to defy this opening mark back at the minimum trip.
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7th

7

(15)

23rd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Short Change

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: John James Feane

Makes a belated debut at the age of five; top rider booked; fair pedigree but best watched.

14/1

Non-runners

Shoebox King, Short Change, Coffeemeanscoffee, Un Bacio Ancora, Layoftheland

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Payout
Exacta €17.00
Straight Forecast €13.03
Tricast €192.93
Trifecta €282.40

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Shoebox King

SPOTLIGHT:

Elliott

The Irish Sun:

Eruption

POSTDATA:

Shoebox King