July 06 / 17.58 Bellewstown

17.58

Good

Bia Energy Bellewstown Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £25652.17
  • 2m 1f 40y
  • 14 runners
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Bia Energy Bellewstown Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.20
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 9/12/1 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Was returning from two-year absence for new yard when justifying strong market support in 2m2f Downpatrick handicap last month, going clear from the last to win with plenty in hand; up 12lb for that but still looks a player.
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2

(6)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 95y

15:35 Roscommon

Petrol Head

9st 12lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: H D McGuigan

Has developed into a pretty good hurdler but couldn't raise his modest Flat profile in a 1m maiden last week (stable debut).

50/1

9th

8

1st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

15:30 Kelso

Petrol Head

11st 4lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Returned from long layoff to win two in a row in Ireland last summer for Katy Brown (2m2f/2m1f, good); has also won on yielding ground; absent since but he could still have more left in the tank and the betting may be informative on stable debut.

12/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 2168-3

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Consistent on decent ground last summer (including here) before a maiden win at the Listowel festival; returned to similar level of form on latest when staying-on third in Wexford rated contest in late May on soft; part of strong challenge from Cromwell yard and not one to rule out.
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3rd

5

4th Oct 2026

Good

2m 1f 14y

Class 2

15:30 Kelso

Aeros Luck

10st 7lb

J: Mr Lucas Murphy

T: Sandy Thomson

Ex-Gavin Cromwell 7yo; 0-10 since his last win at Punchestown (2m, good to yielding) in June 2025 but went close off 1lb higher at Musselburgh (2m, good to soft) in February; returns from a break having had wind surgery and he's not ruled out.

11/2

3rd

7

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:40 Perth

Aeros Luck

10st 13lb

J: William Maggs

T: Sandy Thomson

Another ex-Gavin Cromwell inmate who secured narrow win over fences at Punchestown (2m, good to yielding) in June; 0-5 for this yard but February's close second of five at Musselburgh (2m, good to soft) on penultimate start was a creditable effort; stable in fine form.

7/1

5/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 3P-111 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Mare thriving of late on decent ground, completing hat-trick of wins at Downpatrick, Tramore and three days later when scoring with plenty in hand at Listowel; up an aggregate of 30lb but improvement unlikely to have stopped yet.
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5th

6

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

16:42 Wexford

Redwood Queen

11st 4lb

J: Finn Brickley

T: Cian Collins

Has failed to distinguish herself since the controversy generated by her rider's unseat at the last in this race; travelled powerfully into the straight then and was well in command; out of her depth in a Listed race at Killarney last time; previously only a moderate third at Tramore, but in front of Oh So Charming and Hasten Slowly, with War Correspondent pulled up.

9/4

8

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

14:25 Killarney

Redwood Queen

11st 0lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Cian Collins

Hasn't won since joining this yard last year after unseating with the race at her mercy in a Wexford claimer; decent efforts in opening two runs for this yard, but not at her best recently; needs to bounce back; cheekpieces go on.

18/1

Form: 11414- CD

Last run: 65 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Was gaining her third win from four attempts hurdling when scoring over C&D in April (good-to-yielding) on the back of a break; unable to land a blow in Punchestown mares novice at the festival but returns here with definite claims and predicted rain no problem.
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7th

5

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 55y

14:32 Punchestown

Me Wee Bonnie Lass

11st 5lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gavin Cromwell

One of three for trainer; three-time winning hurdler got off the mark over fences in some style when 10l winner of Listed mares' handicap at Fairyhouse (2m5f, yielding to soft); 8lb higher now, but big player if that win wasn't an aberration.

4/1

1st

8

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 45y

14:40 Fairyhouse

Me Wee Bonnie Lass

10st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Gavin Cromwell

3-7 over hurdles but not the same level a chaser after eight attempts, okay run in 2m5f Cheltenham mares handicap in December, most recently chased home a ready 9l winner in similar Navan contest in February; 3lb wrong here so improvement needed.

7/1

Form: 400-24

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
More highly-rated chaser just denied back hurdling in valuable Killarney handicap in May, not quite so good at Listowel when never-nearer fourth; remains of interest however.
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2

21st Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 150y

16:58 Listowel

So Scottish

11st 6lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Emmet Mullins

Dual-purpose sort is on a long losing run; in action on Flat and over hurdles since a good run over fences in the spring; blinkers added now; potentially interesting, though he needs to reverse Grand Annual form with Jasko Des Dames.

6/1

10

(5)

16th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

19:37 Tramore

So Scottish

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Emmet Mullins

Dual-purpose sort is on a long losing run, well held in valuable 2m6f Galway handicap hurdle on latest; previous two Flat maiden runs were poor so seemingly fair bit to do off this opening mark but is unexposed in this sphere.

13/2

12th

9

2nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 108y

15:12 Galway

So Scottish

11st 5lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Emmet Mullins

One of three for yard; generally out of form in 2025 in chases and on the Flat; narrowly denied in this race last year off this mark and this may have been a long-term target so would be no surprise to see a revival; interesting.

14/1

Form: 1/07-7 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Progressive juvenile the season before last, winning a pair of Grade 2's; returned from 203-day absence with poor run at Fairyhouse over Easter, more encouraging run at Punchestown festival but only ordinary again at Listowel last time; others possibly better handicapped right now.
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9th

4

(3)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

17:35 Leopardstown

Comfort Zone

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Placed in last year's Ascot Stakes and in the October Handicap at Naas; came back to form in style when winning the big amateur handicap over 2m at the Galway festival; favourite for a handicap hurdle later in the week, the run may have come too soon.

14/1

13th

7

1st Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 108y

15:12 Galway

Comfort Zone

11st 3lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Came back to form in terrific style when winning the Connacht Hotel Flat Handicap over 2m on Monday here; hasn't run over hurdles since May 2025 but can be a big player with his confidence boosted.

5/1

1st

8

(20)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Comfort Zone

11st 9lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Most recent of his five wins was in a valuable 2m handicap at Naas in October 2024; ran poorly when well fancied for this race last year, others seem more dependable; one of three in the field for his owner, Derek O'Connor rides.

14/1

Form: 530-31 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner had shown promise in maiden hurdles before improvement in landing Punchestown novice last month, dictating it and jumping better in beating an odds-on shot on good ground; could go well here.
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12

17th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 87y

Class 1

15:30 Cheltenham

Napper Tandy

11st 3lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Record of just 1-9 over hurdles, the win gained in uncompetitive field at Punchestown (2m1f, good) in June; ran well at Gowran Park (2m4f) on most recent attempt under this code; now goes into deeper waters.

50/1

12

17th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 87y

Class 1

15:30 Cheltenham

Napper Tandy

11st 3lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Record of just 1-9 over hurdles, the win gained in uncompetitive field at Punchestown (2m1f, good) in June; ran well at Gowran Park (2m4f) on most recent attempt under this code; now goes into deeper waters.

50/1

25/1

Form: 1185/ D

Last run: 453 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Ex Ballydoyle-trained 5yo; won first two hurdle starts for current yard in late 2022 but interrupted campaign since; well held on Flat comeback run in May and seems best watched for now.
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9th

4

(1)

17th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Cougar

11st 1lb

J: Miss Sophia Watson

T: Nick Kent

Won two in a row at about 1m4f last September but he's been out of sorts for two yards this year and has plenty to prove trying his luck with another one now back on the AW.

33/1

Form: 66-331 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
In-foal mare ran away with 2m3f Downpatrick mares handicap last month (good) after going clear early on; didn't seem to stay back on the level at Ballinrobe; 10lb higher here and won't get such a soft lead.
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1st

1

11th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:48 Downpatrick

Hidden Land

12st 2lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Andrew Kinirons

All three of her wins over hurdles have come here, including a wide margin win over 2m3f in June; up 10lb for that but comes here on the back of a 1m4f Flat handicap win at Galway; major contender.

5/1

1st

19

(1)

1st Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Galway

Hidden Land

9st 11lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Andrew Kinirons

First reserve; twice a winner at around this trip and better hurdler; others preferred.

OUR TIP

Form: P7/71- D

Last run: 288 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Top-weight reached career-high mark when winning valuable 2m Listowel handicap last September and good comeback run on the Flat in late May shows him in good nick; has form on good and soft so rain no problem.
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8th

4

2nd Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:35 Down Royal

Man O Work

11st 10lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: P G Fahey

Won valuable 2m Listowel handicap last season off 125 but well held in same contest this season when a strong favourite; Flat run since not without promise but others possibly better handicapped right now.

16/1

8th

4

2nd Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:35 Down Royal

Man O Work

11st 10lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: P G Fahey

Won valuable 2m Listowel handicap last season off 125 but well held in same contest this season when a strong favourite; Flat run since not without promise but others possibly better handicapped right now.

16/1

8th

18

(17)

13th Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 23y

16:00 Naas

Man O Work

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: P G Fahey

Dual-purpose; stayed on well over 14.5f on latest Flat start at Killarney off 79; is 2lb wrong at the weights here but talented claimer takes off 5lb; won a maiden hurdle on his sole previous start at this track; wide draw to contend with but he's unexposed in this sphere and he could run a big race.

11/1

Form: 0700-5 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner in Britain over hurdles and fences; yet to hit form for current yard including last month's return from a short break; back hurdling and of limited appeal despite lower mark.
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6th

6

9th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 213y

Class 4

14:50 Stratford

Grey Diamond

11st 1lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Dual winner over fences but last success was three years ago; his mark continues to fall but he doesn't look ready to take advantage.

12/1

8th

9

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 67y

Class 3

15:45 Haydock

Grey Diamond

10st 9lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

C&D winner whose mark continues to fall and he was an encouraging third at Bangor in November following a break; however, this inconsistent 12yo is winless since March 2023 and others arrive with more pressing claims.

25/1

Form: U/993-

Last run: 66 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Modest strike-rate in both codes but in good form since returning in May, placed in competitive Punchestown handicap hurdle and winning Navan Flat handicap; okay effort back on the level latest so place claims here.
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13

22nd Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 120y

16:30 Navan

Global Export

10st 8lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Gavin Cromwell

in rear

14/1

3rd

5

1st Mar 2025

Heavy

2m 4f 90y

16:20 Navan

Global Export

10st 3lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Gavin Cromwell

towards rear, headway from 4 out, in touch with leaders on inner 3 out, went third 2 out, no impression when bad mistake last, kept on

10/1

Form: 460-77

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Three wins have been over further; recent form ordinary enough and needs to take a fair step forward here in first-time cheekpieces.
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2nd

11

26th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Listowel

Watch The Weather

10st 7lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: R P Cody

Mostly chasing these days and consistent of late; second over this trip when last seen hurdling at Killarney in May, but you'd have to think some of the less exposed types will have his measure.

14/1

3rd

3

4th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 95y

18:45 Kilbeggan

Watch The Weather

11st 4lb

J: Paddy Cody

T: R P Cody

2-16 over fences but hasn't won since November 2024; excellent effort to finish a 5.5l third at Galway (18.5f, good) and filled the same position at Tramore (2m6f, good) latest when beaten 11.5l; frame claims again off the same mark.

9/1

3rd

3

16th Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

16:05 Tramore

Watch The Weather

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Cody

T: R P Cody

Dual chase winner was second over hurdles at Killarney in May and ran a cracker back over fences at Galway last time; looks a big player down 2lb and in grade.

5/2

16/1

Form: 5190P/ D

Last run: 450 days

W: 10st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Better chaser than hurdler comes here after a couple of spins on the Flat; can't rule out but others preferred.
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5th

2

15th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:50 Tramore

Dads Lad

11st 7lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Dual-purpose but been struggling for form in both codes; well-beaten on the Flat at Galway last month; same story on last run over hurdles at Bellewstown; last win came in a Cheltenham handicap chase in 2022 off 135; thrown in off 117 on that form but impossible to fancy on recent exploits.

16/1

16th

17

(13)

29th Jul 2024

Soft

2m 0f 179y

19:10 Galway

Dads Lad

11st 0lb

J: Miss R Dudfield

T: W P Mullins

Five wins over jumps, much more effective over fences (rated 137) than hurdles (117); has run only three times on the Flat; this rider aboard when a 28-1 winner of a 1m4f maiden at the 2022 festival; soundly beaten behind Enniskerry at Listowel; in rear over hurdles on latest.

33/1

14th

15

6th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 40y

17:58 Bellewstown

Dads Lad

10st 10lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

held up in midfield, soon weakened

16/1

Non-runners

Palace Rock, Alvaniy, Wouldnt You Agree, Master Otis, My Gaffer

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Payout
Exacta €15.60
Straight Forecast €11.72
Tricast €159.41
Trifecta €179.80

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Aeros Luck

SPOTLIGHT:

Me Wee Bonnie Lass

The Irish Sun:

Global Export

TOPSPEED:

Wouldn't You Agree

POSTDATA:

Aeros Luck