July 08 / 18.00 Bellewstown

18.00

Good

Bar One Racing “Bellewstown” Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £23495.58
  • 2m 0f 188y
  • 19 runners
TG4
View Course
Bar One Racing “Bellewstown” Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 19 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

(Won)

  • Win: £26.20
  • Place: £5.70

Form: F75-70 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
First reserve; getting on for two years since he landed nice pot at Killarney and struggling for form lately.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

3

1st Oct 2023

Soft

2m 0f 50y

16:25 Tipperary

Wouldn’t You Agree

11st 4lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Eoin Griffin

midfield

16/1

15th

16

22nd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Listowel

Wouldn’t You Agree

10st 0lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Eoin Griffin

Only his second run in blinkers when winning at Bellewstown (2m1f, good) before disappointing on soft ground at Killarney; needs conditions to dry out, and yet even then he looks vulnerable in this company.

40/1

10th

5

25th Aug 2023

Good

2m 1f 0y

16:50 Killarney

Wouldn’t You Agree

10st 8lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: Eoin Griffin

Won this two years ago; first success since then came in second-time blinkers when rider cut every corner to beat Set Point at Bellewstown; up 5lb and others have more upside.

8/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 604-11 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
On a steep upward curve after wins at Downpatrick (2m3f) and Tramore, but so is his mark and he's into a much better race now; still merits plenty of respect.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

16th Sep 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 120y

14:10 Navan

Set Point

11st 8lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

raced in second throughout, pressed winner before 2 out, kept on until no extra final 110yds

11/4

5th

2

(1)

12th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Laytown

Set Point

12st 2lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: Gordon Elliott

Useful hurdler who has mostly been running well this year and had some decent Flat form to his name for previous yard, albeit over longer distances; should be a factor.

11/2

5th

3

25th Aug 2023

Good

2m 1f 0y

16:50 Killarney

Set Point

10st 13lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Gordon Elliott

Progressive in early summer, denied a hat-trick when beaten by Wouldn't You Agree at Bellewstown; just over 2l behind Shecouldbeanything when seventh of 20 at Galway where he didn't get a clear run in the straight.

8/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 08/00- D

Last run: 192 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Won nicely on the Flat (2m1f) at Limerick last month; best hurdles form was when winning over 2m4f at Aintree a couple of years ago and this trip might be too sharp; course winner on the level.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

10th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 3f 120y

15:12 Down Royal

Tronador

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Has been mixing hurdling with Flat action; fair third in a Bellewstown handicap hurdle in July and then placed in a staying handicap on the Flat at Goodwood; makes chasing debut after failure in a valuable handicap hurdle at Chepstow last month; would get 17lb from stablemate Find A Fifty over hurdles.

12/1

0

9

14th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 2

16:15 Chepstow

Tronador

11st 10lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Has been mixing hurdling with the Flat and was third in a big-field 2m4f handicap at Glorious Goodwood during the summer; good third in a strong Bellewstown handicap in July on his final hurdle run and he's bagged a big British handicap hurdle in the past; not weighted out of it.

12/1

9th

13

(10)

23rd Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Tronador

8st 10lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Gordon Elliott

awkward start, always behind

8/1

Form: 1246-4 D BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Down Royal maiden winner has run creditably since, including when sixth of 25 in Punchestown festival handicap, but needs more to defy this mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

0

11

22nd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Listowel

Ifiwerearichman

10st 6lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Nolan

Had the run of things up front when winning a big-field 2m handicap at Galway and he faces certain competition for the lead if ridden the same way here; 7lb higher.

20/1

1st

14

4th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 11y

17:00 Galway

Ifiwerearichman

10st 12lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Nolan

made virtually all, faced challenge when good jump last, soon clear and ridden, reduced lead towards finish, always doing enough

22/1

4th

9

8th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 188y

18:00 Bellewstown

Ifiwerearichman

10st 11lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Nolan

Down Royal maiden winner has run creditably since, including when sixth of 25 in Punchestown festival handicap, but needs more to defy this mark.

14/1

Form: 12270- D

Last run: 91 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Has been around the block a few times and struggling for form, Flat and jumps, since hurdling second at Naas in February; outsider.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

6

2nd Dec 2023

Soft

2m 3f 165y

15:10 Fairyhouse

Wajaaha

11st 7lb

J: Daniel King

T: Patrick J McKenna

Running well in defeat on the Flat in recent times; well below form when last seen over timber but he's come down to a good mark and he's not one to rule out.

18/1

3rd

1

(4)

22nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Wajaaha

10st 2lb

J: Daniel King

T: Patrick J McKenna

Solid and versatile performer who has notched five wins and 16 places from 50 outings; best known as a three-time hurdles winner but has been showing decent form at this venue; placed on his last three visits and has sound prospects of reaching the money again.

4/1

Form: 2132-2 D BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Fourth runner for Elliott has been most consistent in recent months, touched off in Punchestown festival handicap and second to Rock On Seamie at Downpatrick last time; 5lb better off with that rival and will have plenty of each-way supporters.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

1

6th Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 160y

13:50 Galway

By Your Side

12st 0lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

towards rear

12/1

1

16th Jul 2023

Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:05 Perth

By Your Side

11st 3lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gordon Elliott

Has stacks of hurdling experience and sets the standard, including in the mud; short-head maiden winner in March and touched off in handicap at the Punchestown festival on penultimate start; below form eight days ago but still the one to beat.

4/6

Form: 1014-2 D BF

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 136

Form & Verdict
Has won four handicaps, notably a valuable contest at last year's Listowel festival; two creditable runs since suggest he's high enough in the ratings at this stage but he's very capable and not ruled out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

2

8th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 188y

18:00 Bellewstown

Magnor Glory

11st 12lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Terence O’Brien

Has won four handicaps, notably a valuable contest at last year's Listowel festival; two creditable runs since suggest he's high enough in the ratings at this stage but he's very capable and not ruled out.

15/2

2nd

1

14th May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

15:25 Killarney

Magnor Glory

11st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Terence O’Brien

midfield, prominent in chasing group after 2nd, dropped to midfield when ridden after 4 out, headway after 3 out, went second but no chance with winner before last, kept on

7/1

4th

3

8th Apr 2023

Soft

2m 0f 90y

17:05 Fairyhouse

Magnor Glory

11st 8lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Terence O’Brien

Won handicap hurdle at Killarney in July and bounced back from a lesser run to win a valuable handicap at Listowel when last seen in September; 9lb rise demands more and best form is on good but not discounted.

12/1

Form: /2149- D

Last run: 323 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Capable dual-purpose performer has been Flat racing so far this year, 9l behind Tronador at Limerick last time; three-time hurdles winner and fourth to smart Anna Bunina in this a year ago, now 2lb lower.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(9)

8th Sep 2023

Good

2m 2f 0y

18:05 Down Royal

Rich Belief

9st 13lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Karl Thornton

Useful dual-purpose type was third in this last year; 1m5f winner at Navan in the spring and only beaten a length over 1m6f at Killarney last time.

9/1

4th

1

(8)

24th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 40y

19:40 Killarney

Rich Belief

10st 2lb

J: Daniel King

T: Karl Thornton

prominent

7/1

8th

4

8th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 188y

18:00 Bellewstown

Rich Belief

11st 2lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Karl Thornton

Capable dual-purpose performer has been Flat racing so far this year, 9l behind Tronador at Limerick last time; three-time hurdles winner and fourth to smart Anna Bunina in this a year ago, now 2lb lower.

16/1

Form: U059U- D

Last run: 140 days

W: 10st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner at Navan last year but modest hurdles form over the winter; after a break, came home well to be third in 2m Flat handicap at Listowel last month and interesting to see if he can translate that back to this discipline.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

4

19th Nov 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 0y

13:55 Navan

Global Export

11st 1lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Gavin Cromwell

No wins since a maiden hurdle success here in March 2022; running okay in defeat on the Flat of late but doesn't appear to have anything in hand from this sort of hurdle mark.

9/1

3rd

10

(9)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

15:25 Galway

Global Export

8st 11lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

held up in rear, steady headway from over 2f out, kept on inside final 110yds, went third final strides, no match for first two

10/1

3rd

10

(9)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

15:25 Galway

Global Export

8st 11lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

held up in rear

10/1

Form: 2FF4-O D

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; fair summer hurdler last year, winning Ballinrobe maiden; ran out on return and probably not up to this grade of handicap.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

16th

7

11th Oct 2023

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:00 Punchestown

Tom McGreevy

11st 4lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: Liz Doyle

took keen hold, in rear, headway when bad mistake 4th, rapid headway and went second before 5th

13/2

1st

5

8th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:02 Kilbeggan

Tom McGreevy

10st 11lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: Liz Doyle

took keen hold, raced in second, led after 3 out, 2 lengths ahead approaching last, faced challenge after last, ridden out towards finish

10/1

2nd

5

17th Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:49 Tramore

Tom McGreevy

11st 5lb

J: James O’Sullivan

T: Liz Doyle

Signed off in 2022 with a good run but two outings so far this term leave a fair bit to the imigination; seems to go well here all the same and no surprise if connections had this mapped out for quite some time.

16/1

Form: 12135- D

Last run: 71 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 136

Form & Verdict
Dual good-ground winner last summer and third in Grade 2 novice on his return at Fairyhouse; outclassed in Punchestown Grade 1 latest and this is more realistic.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

2

12th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 3f 200y

14:00 Naas

Amir Kabir

11st 3lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

towards rear

10/1

1st

1

16th Sep 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 120y

14:10 Navan

Amir Kabir

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

made all, faced challenge 2 out, soon ridden, went clear again final 110yds, kept on well

Evs

3rd

3

26th Aug 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:40 Curragh

Amir Kabir

12st 6lb

J: Ms Hannah Smullen

T: Gordon Elliott

Mid-field Galway Hurdle run respectable; was worthy of mid-80s mark on Flat in Britain.

7/1

Form: -24330 CD

Last run: 2 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Heavily raced, ultra-genuine mare does a bit of everything; good record at this venue but handicapped to the hilt and well beaten in Tipperary Grade 3 on Thursday.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

7

15th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 2

15:20 Ffos Las

Effernock Fizz

11st 0lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

Typically game front-running performance when winning this a year ago (now 2lb lower); 22 runs since and just one win (in a novice chase), suggesting she may have gone off the boil; has won on soft ground but repeat success demands her best.

12/1

Form: 43/55/

Last run: 438 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Useful stayer on the Flat; 10-race maiden in this discipline but creditable fifth in Punchestown festival handicap when last seen; that was well over a year ago, though.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

5

27th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 87y

Class 3

13:35 Cheltenham

Great Bear

11st 1lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Only his second run for Henry de Bromhead when returning from long absence to win 18-runner Cork maiden (2m1f, yielding) in July; didn't run badly in valuable Galway handicap the following month or in two subsequent chases; no surprise if he features.

12/1

3rd

5

17th Sep 2023

Good

2m 1f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Great Bear

11st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Three Flat wins, only 1-12 over hurdles but achieved a mark of 124 that should make him competitive in this grade; no match for 137-rated hurdler Captain Conby on chase debut at Killarney.

4/1

2nd

5

26th Aug 2023

Good

2m 1f 0y

16:15 Killarney

Great Bear

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

prominent, headway disputing second with one circuit to go, went second 4 out, disputed lead 2 out, headed approaching last, kept on but no chance with winner run-in

8/1

Form: 850-51 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Small yard has been in fine form and three-time Flat winner gained second hurdles victory, from 27 starts, when readily beating By Your Side at Downpatrick; up 7lb for that.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

29th Sep 2023

Soft

2m 4f 70y

16:25 Gowran Park

Rock On Seamie

11st 2lb

J: Daniel King

T: Ray Hackett

towards rear but in touch with leaders, headway 3 out, went third when ridden after 2 out, soon no extra, no match for first two

20/1

12th

11

(4)

3rd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 110y

17:30 Tipperary

Rock On Seamie

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Ray Hackett

dwelt start, midfield

14/1

Form: 1185- D

Last run: 89 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
1m2f maiden winner for Ballydoyle and won first two hurdles before being very disappointing in pair of Grade 2 contests; gelded since and returns from three months off for handicap bow.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

19th

7

(3)

31st Jul 2023

Soft

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Cougar

11st 10lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: Padraig Roche

1m2f maiden winner for Ballydoyle and won first two hurdles before being very disappointing in pair of Grade 2 contests; returns to the Flat after nearly four months off but not one that can be easily dismissed.

12/1

11

8th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 188y

18:00 Bellewstown

Cougar

10st 9lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Padraig Roche

1m2f maiden winner for Ballydoyle and won first two hurdles before being very disappointing in pair of Grade 2 contests; gelded since and returns from three months off for handicap bow.

10/1

5th

3

10th Apr 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

15:40 Fairyhouse

Cougar

11st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Padraig Roche

always towards rear, pushed along after 3 out, soon weakened quickly

10/1

Form: 1435-1 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner off the mark on third hurdles start at Limerick; mark probably fair but this is a competitive heat for his handicap debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

2

18th Nov 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:30 Navan

My Gaffer

11st 1lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: John Patrick Ryan

prominent, disputing second before 3 out

14/1

7th

8

29th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 0f 11y

16:10 Galway

My Gaffer

11st 6lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: John Patrick Ryan

prominent

20/1

Form: /132-3 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Progressive novice on good ground last summer and pleasing comeback when third on handicap debut in decent contest at Listowel; makes a fair bit of appeal.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(5)

13th Sep 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

15:40 Tramore

Weddell Sea

10st 1lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Andrew McNamara

took keen hold, towards rear early, soon prominent

12/1

3rd

8

28th Aug 2023

Good

2m 3f 55y

16:20 Downpatrick

Weddell Sea

11st 12lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Andrew McNamara

Came from the Flat in France and fair handicapper over hurdles, placed at Listowel and Kilbeggan earlier in the summer; not shamed in rated hurdle here last time and makes chasing debut.

9/1

Form: 66584-

Last run: 116 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
1m6f maiden winner for Aidan O'Brien; caught the eye a few times in good company over hurdles before fine 3l fourth of 21 in Fred Winter at Cheltenham; not seen and has been gelded since; no weight on his back and how he goes in the market will be instructive.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

8

2nd Dec 2023

Soft

2m 3f 165y

13:25 Fairyhouse

Sundial

11st 7lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Padraig Roche

in touch with leaders, midfield after 3rd

13/2

5th

3

(2)

24th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 165y

16:45 Curragh

Sundial

9st 12lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Padraig Roche

prominent

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0P00-8 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; handicap hurdle form has been poor; bit better on the level last twice but hard to fancy.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

2

(10)

7th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 4f 0y

14:20 Curragh

Vultan

11st 3lb

J: Ms Pandora Briselden

T: A J Martin

in rear

33/1

11th

8

(6)

21st Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 0y

16:35 Listowel

Vultan

9st 4lb

J: Ben Coen

T: A J Martin

reluctant to load

12/1

Non-runners

Effernock Fizz, Cougar, My Gaffer, Weddell Sea, Sundial, Vultan

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €134.30
Straight Forecast €127.12
Tricast €759.58
Trifecta €863.70

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

My Gaffer

TOPSPEED:

By Your Side

The Irish Sun:

Sundial

SPOTLIGHT:

Weddell Sea

POSTDATA:

Effernock Fizz