July 03 / 17.22 Bellewstown

17.22

Good

Champion Lettings Handicap

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 0m 7f 211y
  • 15 runners
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Champion Lettings Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

14/1 (Won)

Form: 5800

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Ordinary form at Dundalk and twice soundly beaten on turf including Cork handicap last month (upset in stalls); hard to make a case for on limited evidence.
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7th

3

(12)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Oiche Rua

9st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Gained third win (first on AW) with a neck success over C&D off this mark in November; lost ground at the start in next two outings; modest sixth here in January and same story over C&D last time; needs things to fall right, but chance if on a going day.

9/1

6th

6

(3)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Oiche Rua

9st 4lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Adrian McGuinness

Second runner for yard; gained third win (first on AW) with a neck success over C&D off 68 in November; lost ground at the start next two outings; modest sixth here (1m) on latest and needs things to fall right but big player if on a going day.

10/1

6th

10

(5)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Oiche Rua

9st 6lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Got her third Flat win (first on AW) with a neck success over 7f here in November; lost ground at the start on both subsequent starts, including when fifth behind Venetian last week; could feature if no recurrence.

7/1

2nd
4 (15)
Eric Lock

11/2

Form: 622419

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Some solid runs before off the mark over 7f at Down Royal in May (Merchants Arch 1.25l away fifth) with second winning next time; drop back to 6f didn't suit last time and back up in trip here; wide draw not ideal.
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3rd

7

(5)

19th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Eric Lock

9st 7lb

J: Emily Grifferty

T: Noel Meade

Has done plenty of racing since winning over this trip at Down Royal in May; sequence of creditable displays over C&D, the two most recent behind the in-form Nikki Swango; goes well for Emily Grifferty who got off the mark here earlier this month.

4/1

2nd

7

(9)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Eric Lock

9st 4lb

J: Emily Grifferty

T: Noel Meade

Has done plenty of racing since winning over this trip at Down Royal in May; put in an encouraging display when second for this rider over C&D 12 days ago; fair chance now with a reproduction; twice runner-up from eight AW attempts.

5/1

2nd

7

(9)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Eric Lock

9st 4lb

J: Emily Grifferty

T: Noel Meade

Has done plenty of racing since winning over this trip at Down Royal in May; put in an encouraging display when second for this rider over C&D 12 days ago; fair chance now with a reproduction; twice runner-up from eight AW attempts.

5/1

Form: 00090

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Opening two handicap efforts ordinary, not looking to stay 1m2f latest; back in trip here.
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9th

4

(6)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

20:08 Gowran Park

Shahada Ace

10st 0lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Bolted up in 7.5f handicap at Tipperary last summer but has been disappointing since; prefers good ground; handicapper starting to relent.

14/1

9th

3

(15)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Cork

Shahada Ace

10st 2lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Ran away with a 7.5f Tipperary handicap last August but wasn't as good raised 13lb at Bellewstown next time; soft ground wasn't ideal on recent Gowran return so more expected back on better ground here.

9/1

6th

12

(10)

8th Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 1f 100y

16:55 Gowran Park

Shahada Ace

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Ran away with a 7.5f Tipperary handicap last August but wasn't as good raised 13lb at Bellewstown next time; dropped 3lb on return but this ground is a question; yard going well.

12/1

Form: 790027

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Took a big step up when second in Gowran handicap last month (1m1f, good) but dropped out quickly once headed at Ballinrobe later same month; back in trip here with visor replacing blinkers.
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4th

7

(2)

3rd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 211y

17:22 Bellewstown

Academe

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Took a big step up when second in Gowran handicap last month (1m1f, good) but dropped out quickly once headed at Ballinrobe later same month; back in trip here with visor replacing blinkers.

9/1

7th

6

(6)

23rd Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 163y

19:15 Ballinrobe

Academe

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Took a big step up on her maiden form when second in a Gowran handicap at the start of the month (1m1f, good); had Whats New 1l behind her on that occasion; retains same mark and could go well again

5/1

12/1

Form: 0-9050

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Showed promise in a Beverley novice for Ollie Sangster and didn't run badly in Ballinrobe maiden for current yard but handicap efforts modest; handicapper quite quick to relent and drops in grade here.
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7

(4)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 195y

14:35 Bellewstown

Stiorra

9st 8lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

10-race maiden and struggling in handicaps throughout this campaign; no signs of a revival at Dundalk last week; blinkers on.

16/1

10

(10)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Stiorra

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Maiden has been regressive in handicaps this year; tongue-tie removed but added hood needs to help.

25/1

13

(20)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

19:20 Cork

Stiorra

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Ordinary form over longer distances lately; hard to find any positives in her profile, except for her trainer's good current form.

20/1

Form: 328053 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Steadily improving maiden handicapper, notably with cheekpieces fitted of late at Down Royal (behind Eric Lock) and when made much of running in finishing third at Limerick; not sure this extra furlong will suit.
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10

(10)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

13:52 Dundalk (AW)

Merchants Arch

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Ross O’Sullivan

0-14 starts but some promise shown in defeat; hit the frame three times here this year over 7f ; he was just 1.25l behind Eric Lock at Down Royal in May (7f) and again ran positively at Limerick next time when third (1m); below par at Bellewstown last time; he's on a lower mark now compared to his good runs here earlier in the year.

13/2

2

(5)

3rd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 211y

17:22 Bellewstown

Merchants Arch

9st 12lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Steadily improving maiden handicapper, notably with cheekpieces fitted of late at Down Royal (behind Eric Lock) and when made much of running in finishing third at Limerick; not sure this extra furlong will suit.

7/1

5

(1)

11th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:50 Limerick

Merchants Arch

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Placed AW form at this trip and more encouraging turf run on latest when cheekpieces tried at Down Royal, close fifth after not clear run; one to consider in similar conditions.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: -60490

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Hasn't managed to reproduce her debut Down Royal maiden second of last summer, pulled too hard and didn't stay 1m4f last time; tongue-tie now tried but remains opposable despite reduced mark.
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3

(1)

3rd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 211y

17:22 Bellewstown

Kodis Angel

9st 11lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Hasn't managed to reproduce her debut Down Royal maiden second of last summer, pulled too hard and didn't stay 1m4f last time; tongue-tie now tried but remains opposable despite reduced mark.

12/1

10

(2)

11th Jun 2025

Good

1m 3f 110y

17:20 Limerick

Kodis Angel

9st 5lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Promising second at 33-1 on debut at Down Royal (7f, good) last June; has failed to build on that; 10-1 when a never-dangerous ninth of 14 handicap debut over 7f at Fairyhouse; first time beyond 1m now, hard to be sure she will stay this far.

12/1

9

(9)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

19:27 Fairyhouse

Kodis Angel

9st 6lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Promising second at 33-1 on debut at Down Royal (7f, good) last June; has failed to build on that; handicap debut.

12/1

Form: 06-909

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Struggled so far in handicaps; down 10lb from opening mark and blinkers replace tongue-tie here.
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4th

2

(4)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Bath

The Dark Baron

9st 11lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Kathy Turner

Course winner (1m2f, good to soft) last September and he has made good progress since, adding two AW successes (9.4f/7f) to his tally; close third over C&D last month (good ground) but not in the same form at Kempton three weeks ago; can't ignore if as effective on today's faster ground.

7/2

6th

7

(1)

4th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Kempton (AW)

The Dark Baron

8st 12lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Kathy Turner

Most consistent since switched to the AW in October (1332321) and ran well back on turf when beaten a length into third of 11 at Bath (1m, good) last month; gets on well with Laura Coughlan; respected.

7/2

3rd

11

(10)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:55 Bath

The Dark Baron

8st 13lb

J: Laura Coughlan

T: Kathy Turner

Most consistent since switched to the AW in October (1332321; most under Laura Coughlan) with the wins at Wolverhampton over 9.4f and 7f; creeping up the weights and although he had a 1m2f turf win last September, there is something for him to prove in this discipline.

6/1

Form: 8009

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Shown nothing in trio of maidens and remote last of 9 on handicap debut at Ballinrobe; new headgear combination fitted.
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11

(7)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 200y

15:17 Limerick

Bungle Lichious

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Struggled in maidens and no signs of improvement since tackling handicaps; headgear worn for 15.5l defeat behind Oiche Rua on latest is discarded; top rider on but hard to fancy on form.

25/1

8

(4)

3rd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 211y

17:22 Bellewstown

Bungle Lichious

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Paul W Flynn

Shown nothing in trio of maidens and remote last of 9 on handicap debut at Ballinrobe; new headgear combination fitted.

20/1

9th

3

(9)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 138y

18:45 Ballinrobe

Bungle Lichious

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Paul W Flynn

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

11/2

Form: 240720

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Now a 17-race maiden but has finished second in 7f handicaps this term at Gowran (heavy) and last month at Limerick on good ground; excuses at Down Royal last time so not one to rule out playing a role.
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8th

5

(9)

6th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 21y

19:00 Sligo

James The Second

9st 3lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Michael Mulvany

Couple of seconds this year but over 7f and questionable whether he wants 6f; slower ground would help in that respect.

10/1

12th

11

(4)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:15 Gowran Park

James The Second

8st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Now a 19-race maiden but has finished second in 7f handicaps this term here (heavy) and last month at Limerick on good ground; trip too short last time so not one to rule out back at 7f with blinkers tried.

12/1

13

(2)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:07 Naas

James The Second

9st 1lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Michael Mulvany

Now a 17-race maiden but has finished second in 7f handicaps this term at Gowran (heavy) and last month at Limerick on good ground; fair fifth at Bellewstown on Thursday.

9/1

Form: 00-666

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Bit more encouraging latest when 2l off Eric Lock at Down Royal last month under 10lb claimer; more needed to reverse that form.
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12th

10

(6)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Micasso

9st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Donal Kinsella

No wins in ten but only his second run in this headgear combination when bang there at Cork (1m); should run well.

4/1

12

(10)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:20 Cork

Micasso

8st 11lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Donal Kinsella

Nine-race maiden who never got involved from off the pace last week at Listowel (7f, heavy); probably wants this drier ground and worth another go at 1m.

25/1

15

(5)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 15y

14:50 Listowel

Micasso

9st 1lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Donal Kinsella

Is 0-7 but not beaten far in three of last four starts; had Linger For Longer 0.5l behind when a keeping on fifth of 21 at Cork last time out (7f, soft); dropped 1lb and not out of this if the new cheekpieces eke out a bit more improvement.

12/1

Form: 9-0204

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in Roscommon claimer; handicap form has been ordinary, respectable effort at Limerick last time; others preferred.
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2nd

8

(4)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:42 Dundalk (AW)

Sovereign Banter

9st 12lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

C&D winner last October, beating good yardstick Nikki Swango; has made the frame in four of his six subsequent races here, including two seconds; best of three 2026 runs when third behind Winemaker in January; stable's horses showing good form across a range of categories.

9/2

Form: 9037-3

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Comeback run at Down Royal in May was promising, staying on well over 7f when nose/head off Eric Lock; every chance on 2lb better terms.
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9

(9)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Undefeatable

9st 11lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Ran on well to score by over 2l at Sligo (6f) in August; never figured at the Curragh next time but was only one place behind Masked Angel over C&D on latest in first-time blinkers (retained); respected with Dylan Browne McMonagle booked.

9/2

14

(8)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Undefeatable

8st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Ran on well to score by over 2l at Sligo (6f) and the runner-up went one better next time; never figured at the Curragh but remains on a handy mark and has form here; respected in first-time blinkers.

10/1

23

(9)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:12 Curragh

Undefeatable

8st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Has raced nine times but only twice at 6f and has finished third and first, last time running on well to score by over 2l at Sligo; the runner-up prevailed in a big field at Naas last weekend; chance.

7/1

Form: 070

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Three moderate maiden runs over various trips, cheekpieces worn second occasion now replaced by blinkers; hard to make a case for on what we've seen so far.
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13th

5

(9)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Western Dreamer

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Chris Timmons

Lightly raced but looks moderate and has a lot on her plate at these weights.

14/1

13th

5

(9)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Western Dreamer

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Chris Timmons

Lightly raced but looks moderate and has a lot on her plate at these weights.

14/1

12th

12

(19)

31st Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:00 Tipperary

Western Dreamer

9st 3lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Chris Timmons

Three moderate maiden runs over different trips; mid-field on handicap debut at Bellewstown; plenty of improvement needed.

20/1

Form: 478505

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Continues to struggle in low-grade handicaps, slow starts not helping her cause the last twice; others preferred.
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13

(11)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Endless Dawn

8st 12lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Adrian McGuinness

0-15 but tends to save her best for this track and was third here two weeks ago despite a sluggish start (just ahead of Colugo); considered.

8/1

7th

13

(11)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Endless Dawn

8st 12lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Adrian McGuinness

0-15 but tends to save her best for this track and was third here two weeks ago despite a sluggish start (just ahead of Colugo); considered.

8/1

3rd

13

(10)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Endless Dawn

8st 11lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Maiden is 0-6 at this venue, standout run when beaten a neck over this trip last winter; plenty to find with Carrickfinn on most recent run.

20/1

Non-runners

Katie Ross, Romantic War

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast €346.04
Tricast €8214.96

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Undefeatable

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Eric Lock

The Irish Sun:

Undefeatable

POSTDATA:

Eric Lock