18.30
GoodQuinnBet Bellewstown Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £29256.2
- 2m 1f 40y
- 16 runners
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Runners: 16 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
7/1 (Won)
- Win: £8.00
- Place: £1.80
Form: 312-13 BF
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Very five-time winning useful hurdler, rated 147, goes on any ground; ran to form when 3l second on chase debut at Galway (2m2f, good) 25 days ago; was well held by Daddy Long Legs over hurdles at Limerick in July but was off a break and now has the benefit of a chase run under his belt; big chance. |
9/4 |
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2nd 3 |
28th Jul 2026 Good 2m 2f 54y |
11st 12lb |
Very useful over hurdles (5-18, rated 147); goes on any ground and should be sharper for his latest run in a Grade 3 hurdle at Limerick after an 87 day break; every chance he'll take to this game on breeding; big player on chase debut. |
9/2 |
12/1
- Place: £2.40
Form: F25-41 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
31st Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 165y |
11st 4lb |
Had a couple of mishaps over fences and didn't run badly in first-time blinkers over hurdles at Bellewstown last month; could do better with that confidence booster under his belt and the headgear is retained. |
10/1 |
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5th 15 |
4th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 40y |
11st 5lb |
Has suffered mishaps over fences lately, equipment failure at Tramore, hampered and unseated at Punchestown; second in this race in 2025; could be interesting in first-time blinkers; however, Fiver Friday appeals as the stable's main hope. |
16/1 |
5/1
- Place: £1.60
Form: PU152- BF
Last run: 66 days
W: 11st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 121
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 1 |
30th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 75y |
11st 12lb |
Summer Plate winner at Market Rasen (2m5f, good) last July and went close in the American Grand National (2m5f, firm) in October; excuses on both winter starts; has around 5lb to find with Release The Beast on Cheltenham running; big task under this weight and would prefer further. |
10/1 |
|
6th 14 |
11th Mar 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 199y Class 1 |
10st 12lb |
5l win in the Summer Plate at Market Rasen (2m5f, good) last July and went close in the American Grand National (2m5f, firm) in October; excuses on both winter starts (3m then soft ground); the drop back to 2m poses a question but the stiff track and strong pace will help; possible player. |
10/1 |
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6th 4 |
2nd Feb 2026 Soft To Heavy 2m 1f 0y |
11st 4lb |
2-5 over fences, won the Summer Plate at Market Rasen (21.5f, good) in July off 128; won sole Flat start next time at Gowran on good to yielding before a fine second to Zanahiyr over hurdles in the American Grand National (2m5f, firm); failed to stay 3m in the Paddy Power at Christmas; ground conditions not certain to suit. |
8/1 |
10/1
- Place: £3.80
Form: 3213-5 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 10st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 9 (2) |
11th Jul 2026 Good 1m 2f 40y |
9st 0lb |
Dual-purpose; bolted up in Sligo maiden hurdle last month (2m2f, good); previously soundly beaten over this C&D (gd-yld), extending his Flat record to 0-11; 3lb lower now but others appeal more. |
3/1 |
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1st 4 |
9th Jun 2026 Good 2m 2f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Decent form near the end of the season before last, winning a maiden hurdle at Clonmel and placed in a handicap at the Punchestown festival; fair form in handicaps last summer; subsequent form raises doubts. |
11/2 |
10/1
Form: 138/7-
Last run: 230 days
W: 10st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 116
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 6 |
15th Jun 2026 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 100y |
11st 3lb |
Dual-purpose; no win over hurdles since Fairyhouse maiden success in February 2024 (2m, heavy); shaped ok when staying on for 16.5l fifth behind Jacovec Cavern on seasonal return but didn't back it up when 5-1 favourite at Ballinrobe (22.5f, good) latest; stamina to prove now up in trip. |
11/2 |
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12th 10 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 6f 100y |
11st 1lb |
Sole success over hurdles a Fairyhouse maiden (2m, heavy) in February 2024; beaten a head off 3lb lower at the Galway Festival last August (2m1f, good); shaped like this trip might suit when remote third behind Jacovec Tavern at Punchestown (19.5f, yielding) in sole start since; could go well. |
5/1 |
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3rd 10 |
29th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 3f 58y |
11st 11lb |
Won over 1m6f on the Flat at the 2024 Galway festival; never landed a blow when 6-1 for the big amateur handicap at the same fixture last July; different proposition later that week, only just denied in a valuable 2m1f handicap hurdle; could be a big player if fit and ready. |
9/1 |
12/1
Form: 45P1-2 CD BF
Last run: 50 days
W: 10st 3lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 111
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17 |
25th Sep 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Won a Bellewstown maiden hurdle in April for Noel Meade and some decent runs in defeat since; can be forgiven a poor Flat run on testing ground at Gowran five days ago but still needs more; 5lb out of the handicap. |
25/1 |
|
12 (18) |
20th Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 1m 1f 100y |
9st 9lb |
Bellewstown maiden hurdle winner in April and runner-up in a Kilbeggan handicap was his best run since; well beaten in Flat return in a claimer around here last month (1m, good); cheekpieces on now but others preferred. |
40/1 |
9/1
Form: 42614- C
Last run: 246 days
W: 11st 4lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 |
16th Aug 2026 Good 2m 6f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Bumper and dual hurdle winner is rated 121 in that sphere though disappointed when last seen in 2025; makes chasing debut for a new yard and is respected but ran poorly on her only run at this track last year. |
6/1 |
|
9 |
27th Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
11st 2lb |
Two-time winner over hurdles; won off 113 at Killarney (2m1f, good) last August; showed signs of returning to form when falling when still going well off this mark back at Killarney latest; stays this far and can go well if that fall hasn't left a mark. |
11/2 |
|
5 |
21st Aug 2025 Good 2m 1f 0y |
10st 12lb |
Easy winner of this 12 months ago off 9lb lower and just the three starts since, one of those behind Brighterdaysahead; returned with a 10l defeat to Bowensonfire at Bellewstown and ran better at Galway, albeit looking a hard ride at times in the new cheekpieces (soon discarded); should feature. |
10/1 |
8/1
Form: 214-
Last run: 64 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 122
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 (10) |
4th Sep 2026 Good 2m 2f 141y |
9st 7lb |
Dual Flat winner in 2022 and added a maiden hurdle last year; nothing of note this year until signs of a return to form when a staying-on third over 2m at Tramore; confidence dented by a moderate run over 1m4f on Monday. |
14/1 |
|
10th 8 (8) |
31st Aug 2026 Good 1m 4f 17y |
9st 8lb |
Dual Flat winner in 2022 and added a maiden hurdle last year; nothing of note this year until signs of a return to form when a staying-on third over 2m at Tramore. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 7 (5) |
15th Aug 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Dual Flat winner in 2022 and added a maiden hurdle last year; just okay Flat handicap runs this season before tailed off effort over hurdles at Ballinrobe; beaten 22l at Fairyhouse last time; others preferred. |
14/1 |
8/1
Form: 5/82-1 C
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 2lb
8 yo Mare
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 |
26th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 110y |
11st 3lb |
C&D maiden hurdle winner; gained second career win at Downpatrick off 3lb lower last summer; 8l behind Avalo at Punchestown in May (2m, yielding); close second to Chanceawetmorning at Clonmel later that month; 2m6f too far but still ran well latest; chance back in trip. |
5/1 |
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2nd 4 |
9th Aug 2026 Good 2m 5f 180y |
11st 11lb |
Won over 2m3f here last year and consistent efforts over 2m in the spring; back from a break and steps back up in trip; stays 2m4f well. |
8/1 |
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2nd 3 |
14th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 159y |
11st 7lb |
Useful mare; went a bit high in the ratings after winning at Downpatrick last June; now back on a mark only one pound higher and holds a big chance in this company on the strength of her third placing in a 24-runner contest at the Punchestown festival. |
5/1 |
12/1
Form: 6116-5 BF
Last run: 36 days
W: 10st 8lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 112
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
22nd Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 110y |
11st 9lb |
Two of his three hurdle wins came at this track; some solid runs in defeat in beginners' chases but seemed to do too much in front when well beaten in a C&D handicap last time; can do better with more restraint. |
4/1 |
|
5th 4 |
30th Jun 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 6lb |
Two of his three hurdle wins have come at this track; solid in defeat on his last three chase runs, including over C&D; has the credentials to run well now entering handicaps. |
15/2 |
|
2nd 6 |
29th May 2026 Good 1m 7f 110y |
11st 12lb |
Three-time hurdle winner with a mark of 113; placed in both completed starts over fences, last time running as well as he was entitled to at Wexford; in the mix. |
100/30 |
20/1
Form: /619P-
Last run: 65 days
W: 11st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 130
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
29th Aug 2025 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 10lb |
The last of his six hurdle wins came at Perth in September 2024; a solid effort at Aintree in April over this trip but not as good over 2m at Bellewstown; tough task on these terms. |
18/1 |
|
11th 1 |
5th Jul 2025 Good 2m 1f 40y |
11st 12lb |
Course winner on the Flat; six wins over hurdles, best form over longer distances; faces a tough task under a big weight. |
20/1 |
|
18 |
1st May 2025 Yielding 2m 7f 110y |
11st 1lb |
Ran okay to be beaten about 10l at Aintree (behind Park Of Kings) and that was after a lengthy break; however, he's an exposed dual-purpose performer and others are more intriguing. |
50/1 |
12/1
Form: 66F-62 D
Last run: 33 days
W: 11st 0lb
7 yo Filly
OR: 118
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
8th Aug 2025 Good 2m 0f 180y |
11st 0lb |
Three-time hurdles winner was back to form when runner-up at Listowel in June but tailed off at Bellewstown following that; got loose at the start and was withdrawn at Galway last week; mark still looks on the high side. |
15/1 |
|
6 |
30th Jul 2025 Good 2m 0f 110y |
11st 2lb |
Back to form when runner-up at Limerick last month but tailed off at Bellewstown since and marks seems on the high side for now. |
25/1 |
|
12th 12 |
5th Jul 2025 Good 2m 1f 40y |
11st 0lb |
Stayed on into second behind Stuntman Steve at Listowel; has an edge over fifth-placed Raydamann; this looks more competitive. |
12/1 |
10/1
Form: 45-132 D BF
Last run: 29 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 10 |
17th Jul 2026 Good 2m 6f 180y |
11st 0lb |
Dual chase winner who is rated lower over hurdles, making all over 2m7f at Clonmel in April and fair fourth here following month (2m4f); return to longer trip to suit and yard going well. |
9/1 |
|
4th 5 |
11th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 50y |
11st 3lb |
Dual chase winner who is rated lower over hurdles; won this last year and he returns on the back of a narrow win at Clonmel (2m7f); has to enter the equation. |
6/1 |
|
1st 6 |
14th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 7f 0y |
11st 9lb |
Two-time chase (including here) and hurdling winner has failed to exploit his lower hurdles mark on his last three starts; likes it here but remains 5lb above his last hurdles win and stamina to prove for this trip. |
18/1 |
16/1
Form: 83100- D
Last run: 67 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 (5) |
4th Sep 2026 Good 1m 4f 194y |
9st 12lb |
Won over hurdles and on the Flat (12.5f) at Limerick last year; ran well over timber at Sligo last month, but poor effort back on the Flat at Naas leaves him with questions to answer. |
9/1 |
|
16th 13 (18) |
23rd Aug 2026 Good 1m 3f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Won over hurdles and on the Flat (12.5f) at Limerick last year; ran well over timber at Sligo on his penultimate start in a claimer but heavy defeat back on the Flat at Tramore (2m) on latest; well handicapped but needs to rebound back in trip. |
22/1 |
|
7th 1 (7) |
15th Aug 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
10st 4lb |
Was in better form last year when winning at Limerick over hurdles and on the Flat (1m5f, good, rated 73); largely struggled in both codes since, although ran to his mark at Killarney last month when sixth (1m4f, good); took second in a Sligo claiming hurdle last time when well treated; others make more appeal. |
7/1 |
12/1
Form: 31-635
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 4 (10) |
2nd Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
11st 11lb |
Bumper and maiden hurdle winner for Harry Kelly; fair form in Flat maidens; posed no threat on his handicap debut at Galway. |
20/1 |
|
12th 9 (22) |
29th Jul 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 110y |
9st 10lb |
Bumper and maiden hurdle winner for Harry Kelly; recent flat maiden efforts have been creditable but not sure if they justify this initial handicap mark and poorly drawn. |
12/1 |
|
4th 1 (2) |
20th Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 179y |
9st 9lb |
Bumper and maiden hurdle winner for Harry Kelly; creditable efforts on both Flat starts for this yard; 0.5l third of 8 at Bellewstown in April 2025; 7.25l fourth after layoff at Roscommon latest (1m4f, good); sharper for that and place chance. |
8/1 |
12/1
Form: 184-U2 D
Last run: 36 days
W: 11st 1lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 119
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 2 |
14th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 2f 185y |
11st 9lb |
Last win came at Tramore in August but has lost form and struggling in claimers lately; cheekpieces. |
20/1 |
|
8th 3 |
9th Jun 2026 Good 2m 2f 0y |
11st 4lb |
Two of her three wins over hurdles have come at Tramore; a long way below her best in a similar race to this at that course in April; hard to fancy following remote seventh behind Rich Belief at Wexford. |
8/1 |
|
7th 2 |
27th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 0y |
11st 8lb |
Two of her three wins over hurdles have come at Tramore; however, she was a long way below her best in a similar race to this at that course last month; that run was prefaced by weak form at Dundalk during the winter. |
4/1 |
Non-runners
Billie Frechette, Fast Felix
+o+e Accumulators
| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €44.50 |
| Straight Forecast | €86.22 |
| Tricast | €318.44 |
| Trifecta | €399.00 |
Selections
The Irish Sun:
Bowensonfire