October 03 / 15.45 Bellewstown

15.45

Soft

Dickie McGuinness Handicap

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 0m 5f 3y
  • 13 runners
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Dickie McGuinness Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

18/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.60
  • Place: £3.70

Form: 20-950 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 8st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Sprint handicapper hit some form last year when placed three times; respectable C&D fifth in July; poor run at Naas in August; stable 0-115 on Flat turf in Ireland in the last five years and drying ground a concern.
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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

9/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 450684

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Long-standing maiden finished fourth in a maiden claimer at Dundalk (6f) last time; she did run well on her only visit to the track when fourth and beaten 1l off this mark last summer but she's opposable for win purposes.
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5

(11)

8th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:12 Tipperary

My Girl Sioux

10st 0lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

In the form of her life, winning back-to-back handicaps last month, getting the better of Best Suggestion at Navan; beaten roughly 5l at the Curragh since off this revised mark though so needs to bounce back.

7/1

11

(8)

20th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:15 Curragh

My Girl Sioux

9st 6lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Backed up Bellewstown win with a narrow Navan success for this 10lb claimer; aggregate 12lb rise may make it hard for her to reverse previous Naas form with Beano Power

8/1

4

(1)

13th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:15 Navan

My Girl Sioux

9st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Gained a deserved second win in a 0-60 at Bellewstown (5f, good) earlier this month; hit with an 8lb rise and this is tougher, though rider's claim a help; should run her race but career best needed.

100/30

12/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 239068

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Mare whose best form is at 7f; placed twice over that trip in June but was found out over shorter of late; would be a surprise winner over the sharp 5f at this track.
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13th

13

(14)

13th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Clarinbridge

8st 12lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Leanne Breen

prominent early, soon dropped to midfield

14/1

Form: 007

Last run: 138 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Well held in first two maidens (7f/1m) but showed a bit more life when seventh of 17 at Navan in May; good 10lb claimer booked for her handicap debut but stable on the cold list.
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7th

7

(3)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

14:42 Fairyhouse

Lismacbryan

9st 1lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: P Cluskey

Sole win came over this trip in Curragh handicap in 2024; good second in first-time cheekpieces at Naas last summer but little since; would be much better off with all of these in a handicap.

20/1

17th

15

(14)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:47 Navan

Lismacbryan

8st 11lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: P Cluskey

Won off 13lb higher at the Curragh in 2024 and went close off 45 at Naas last summer; lacks a recent run but not one to rule out.

14/1

12

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Lismacbryan

8st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: P Cluskey

Won off 11lb higher at the Curragh a year ago; solid second at Naas in August but beaten favourite twice since; blinkers go on now; possibilities if they perk her up and she takes to this surface.

14/1

OUR TIP

100/30

Form: 090452 C

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f claimer here last summer and was third over 1m here off 6lb higher last September; big run when second of 22 at the Curragh (5f, good to yielding) in August; this will be sharp enough for him but he's respected under Colin Keane.
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11

(4)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:15 Galway

Sunday Sovereign

9st 5lb

J: Zoe McMullan

T: G A Kingston

Mixed bag this season, best efforts at Roscommon, most recently just denied second by Nibras Rainbow earlier this month (soft) under today's rider; place claims.

8/1

11

(4)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:15 Galway

Sunday Sovereign

9st 5lb

J: Zoe McMullan

T: G A Kingston

Mixed bag this season, best efforts at Roscommon, most recently just denied second by Nibras Rainbow earlier this month (soft) under today's rider; place claims.

8/1

9/1

Form: 759807

Last run: 40 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Best run this year when fifth at Naas (5f, good) in June behind Turn Up The Beat; his tendency to miss the break has cost him in recent starts, including last time at the Curragh when only beaten just over 3l; has potential but he's risky.
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8th

11

(5)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:05 Dundalk (AW)

Babyface

8st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Edward Lynam

15-race maiden, placed only once; best form over C&D; only one length behind My Girl Sioux last time; 2lb out of the handicap.

6/1

4th

10

(9)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Babyface

9st 4lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Edward Lynam

midfield, headway over 1f out, disputing second inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

18/1

4th

10

(9)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Babyface

9st 4lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Edward Lynam

midfield, headway over 1f out, disputing second inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

18/1

Form: 507100 D

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Surprise 25-1 winner on second handicap start at Naas (5f, good) in June under this rider; poor efforts over 6f since but the return to this trip is likely to suit; likes to lead.
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7th

5

(4)

11th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Turn Up The Beat

9st 10lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: David Richard Barry

Restless in the stalls two runs back so forget that; good runs on either side of it despite being drawn wide and has a kinder stall to work from here; behind My Girl Sioux and Beano Power the last time but not without hope of reversing those placings.

11/2

7th

5

(4)

11th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Turn Up The Beat

9st 10lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: David Richard Barry

Restless in the stalls two runs back so forget that; good runs on either side of it despite being drawn wide and has a kinder stall to work from here; behind My Girl Sioux and Beano Power the last time but not without hope of reversing those placings.

11/2

5th

7

(10)

14th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Turn Up The Beat

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: David Richard Barry

pressed leader

15/2

Form: 780506

Last run: 2 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Better on the AW with a record of 2-9; winless on turf but ran well over 5f at Naas in August; bombed out at Fairyhouse since and others are preferred.
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9th

18

(15)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

14:00 Navan

Coolcalmncollected

8st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Ciaran Murphy

Dual winner as a juvenile at Dundalk; glimpses of form this season but not enough to suggest he can win here despite the stable form.

33/1

10th

14

(14)

9th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

15:21 Navan

Coolcalmncollected

8st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Ciaran Murphy

Dual AW winner has been regressive in the last year; soundly beaten off this mark the last twice and has to do more.

28/1

8th

12

(15)

3rd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 3y

15:45 Bellewstown

Coolcalmncollected

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ciaran Murphy

midfield on outer

16/1

Form: 860000 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Poor form this year but she typically saves her best for this track with two of her three career wins achieved here over 5f and 6f; won here off 76 last August so she could be dangerous off 22lb lower; monitor the market.
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9th

6

(5)

3rd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 3y

15:45 Bellewstown

Charming Lady

9st 5lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: T G McCourt

midfield

33/1

17th

7

(14)

23rd Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Charming Lady

9st 7lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: T G McCourt

Out of form since 5f Bellewstown win over a year ago, now 20lb lower than career high; not out of the question that she could feature if the addition of cheekpeices do the trick.

16/1

25/1

Form: 09-900

Last run: 39 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Not shamed when beaten 6l on handicap debut at Navan (6f) in May; would have finished closer last time at Naas only for being checked when trying to make her effort; possibly worth another chance; each-way possibilities.
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10th

14

(14)

3rd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 3y

15:45 Bellewstown

Only A Star

8st 12lb

J: Alyse Clarke

T: T G McCourt

raced wide, towards rear

25/1

12th

18

(1)

25th Aug 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:42 Naas

Only A Star

8st 13lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: T G McCourt

Not shamed when beaten 6l on handicap debut over just shy of 6f but poor run behind Aurora Nova when last seen at Fairyhouse; tongue-tie.

33/1

Form: 896-00

Last run: 39 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Top yard and claimer but former William Haggas inmate has shown nothing in two starts in Ireland; readily passed over on this occasion.
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11th

15

(8)

3rd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 3y

15:45 Bellewstown

Pointofblue

8st 12lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

slowly away, in rear

20/1

22th

23

(16)

25th Aug 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:42 Naas

Pointofblue

8st 11lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Top yard and claimer but former William Haggas inmate has shown little including on Irish debut in May; new headgear.

18/1

10th

5

(3)

30th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 25y

20:00 Fairyhouse

Pointofblue

9st 10lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Ran three times for William Haggas without showing much; low-level recruit to a top stable; potentially interesting if she has matured along the right lines during a year-long absence.

6/1

Form: 96200

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Well held from a high draw on handicap debut at Gowran (7f) in July but reproduction of Sligo maiden (5.5f, yielding to soft) second in May brings her right into this; contender in first-time cheekpieces.
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13th

18

(9)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

18:05 Galway

Bella Mistiko

8st 7lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: E Sheehy

Second in a maiden at Sligo last season; very weak form in handicaps; big price when in rear at Gowran on seasonal debut; third reserve.

15th

6

(16)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:15 Gowran Park

Bella Mistiko

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: E Sheehy

Ran well when second in Sligo maiden (5.5f, yielding to soft) last year but well beaten in three subsequent starts; makes seasonal return for new stable with tongue tie applied but she has a lot to find.

20/1

Form: -05005 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Eight-time winner in Britain; best run in Ireland was last time when beaten just over 2l into fifth of 17 over 6f at Fairyhouse; 1lb lower here and solid claims if he can build on that.
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2

(6)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:15 Cork

Devils Angel

9st 13lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Raymond Hurley

Nine-time winner but beaten 7l and 10l since changing trainers, latterly at Laytown when backed into favouritism for a claimer.

12/1

4th

2

(9)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:30 Laytown

Devils Angel

10st 3lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Raymond Hurley

Nine-time winner scored at Navan (6f, good) in May off 60, his first win since 2022 and his fifth on turf; weighted to confirm recent Curragh form with American In Paris; trainer is back in business after 12 years without a Flat runner and saddled a 33-1 winner at Tipperary on Sunday.

100/30

6

(13)

16th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Devils Angel

9st 7lb

J: Taylor Kingsley

T: Raymond Hurley

Five-time turf winner scored at Navan (6f, good) in May off 60, his first win since 2022; has come up short off revised mark since and starts out for a new yard here; others appeal more.

16/1

Non-runners

Pink Oxalis, Platino Bianco

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €81.90
Straight Forecast €66.19
Tricast €588.87
Trifecta €991.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Bella Mistiko

POSTDATA:

Sunday Sovereign

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Bella Mistiko

The Irish Sun:

Sunday Sovereign