August 27 / 17.55 Bellewstown

17.55

Good

Tote, Never Beaten By SP Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 2m 4f 110y
  • 15 runners
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Tote, Never Beaten By SP Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 9-0342

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Has made the frame on his last three starts; holds an outstanding chance based on Wexford second, since the winner Mephisto has completed a hat-trick with victories at Ballinrobe and Tramore; new headgear combination.
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1st

12

27th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:55 Bellewstown

Knockraha Eagle

11st 0lb

J: James Smith

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Has made the frame on his last three starts; holds an outstanding chance based on Wexford second, since the winner Mephisto has completed a hat-trick with victories at Ballinrobe and Tramore; new headgear combination.

11/4

12

8th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:13 Wexford

Knockraha Eagle

10st 13lb

J: James Smith

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Starting to find his level in handicaps and posted his best effort yet when a 5l fourth of 8 off this mark over 2m4f here just over two weeks ago; should go well again.

5/1

9

24th Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

17:45 Wexford

Knockraha Eagle

10st 9lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Generally modest form over hurdles but shaped like this trip might suit when staying on for a remote third at Kilbeggan (18.5f, good) 13 days ago; not dismissed off 1lb lower.

6/1

Form: 1-2786 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won off 7lb lower over C&D in April; second at Sligo the following month; needs to step up on recent form; cheekpieces fitted.
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12

13th Oct 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

17:07 Punchestown

Dunany Point

10st 13lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Conor David Maxwell

Won over hurdles at Bellewstown last year and plenty of placed efforts between hurdles and fences since; out of form when last seen over hurdles so has to return to best.

25/1

2nd

8

30th Sep 2026

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:40 Sligo

Dunany Point

10st 13lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Conor David Maxwell

Sole hurdles win came at Bellewstown (20.5f) last year; well below form over hurdles this year before good chase third at Wexford in July (15.5f); poor effort at Tramore; carried out by loose horse before the second in Bellewstown hurdle latest.

14/1

Form: 73-634

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Placed twice over hurdles; not a bad effort when fourth over 2m6f at Downpatrick last time; needs to find a little extra.
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6

5th Oct 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:50 Fairyhouse

Mickey Cohen

11st 5lb

J: Mr Finn Tegetmeier

T: Noel Meade

Youngest in the field, won 2m2f chase last year and was second in 2m7f handicap hurdle; returned to action in July and two hurdle runs were good efforts; below par on handicap chase debut last month.

7/1

6th

7

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 7f 110y

17:02 Downpatrick

Mickey Cohen

11st 8lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

One of two for yard; won beginners' by 5.5l over 2m2f (yielding) here last September; three respectable runs over timber since and shaped like this trip might be within reach at Ballinrobe last time; could go well in first handicap chase.

13/2

5th

12

11th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 208y

16:34 Ballinrobe

Mickey Cohen

10st 6lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Noel Meade

Sole success came in a Downpatrick beginners' chase (2m2f, yielding) last September; creditable fourth on seasonal return at Sligo in July and should strip fitter now; place possibilities.

14/1

Form: 23-45P

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Better chaser than hurdler; two most recent runs over fences have been poor; last of five finishers at Uttoxeter, pulled up at Roscommon.
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12

30th Sep 2026

Good

2m 5f 0y

16:40 Sligo

Malton Groove

10st 8lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Longstanding maiden went close at Downpatrick (23.5f, good) in June off 3lb higher; was keeping on when fell two out at Kilbeggan but hard to fancy for win purposes given his chase record of 0-24.

16/1

13

20th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 100y

18:45 Killarney

Malton Groove

10st 10lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Maiden in all spheres after 34 starts, but was second at Downpatrick in June off 1lb higher (3m, good); sent off favourite up in grade at Wexford next time (2m7f, good), but was a modest third; well beaten over C&D latest; others preferred.

18/1

Form: 0P4241 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Made the breakthrough at Sligo last week on 21st hurdle start, had been threatening to win, and could go well again off a 5lb higher mark.
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7

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 27y

16:10 Sligo

Sydney Cruiser

11st 0lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Got off the mark over hurdles here over a similar trip to this but was poor at Bellewstown since; has to rebound on chasing debut but is at least proven on this track.

8/1

5th

14

27th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:55 Bellewstown

Sydney Cruiser

10st 12lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Ciaran Murphy

Made the breakthrough at Sligo last week on 21st hurdle start, had been threatening to win, and could go well again off a 5lb higher mark.

11/2

12

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 107y

18:38 Sligo

Sydney Cruiser

10st 8lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Ciaran Murphy

Still a maiden after 20 runs over hurdles; not far off her best when fourth over 2m2f at Downpatrick in June; chased home easy winner Chance Another One at Ballinrobe; fourth behind the in-form Mephisto at the same venue nine days ago.

6/1

Form: 540-08

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Signed off for previous yard with a 5l fourth on handicap debut at Limerick last October; well below that level in three starts for this stable; tongue-tie and cheekpieces for the first time.
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12

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:00 Downpatrick

Massabielle

11st 5lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Maiden from 10 starts; modest 80-rated hurdler looks set to struggle on her chase bow.

66/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6/P851

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Refused to race on the Flat at Leopardstown in July before coming up well short in a Ballinrobe handicap hurdle; put that behind her when making most to win a weak maiden at Roscommon; has retained her mark.
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8

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Laurie Blue

10st 9lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: E D Delany

Roscommon maiden hurdle winner last summer has failed to fire in recent starts; pulled up at Cork 55 days ago and a 2lb drop for that is not enough to tempt; cheekpieces discarded.

40/1

5

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 60y

18:15 Cork

Laurie Blue

11st 8lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: E D Delany

Won a weak maiden hurdle at Roscommon last August; only 7l away in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown in May and cheekpieces are now added after a weak finish at Kilbeggan; has the ability to feature.

8/1

Form: 03-328

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Three Flat wins, twice in Britain and over 2m at Tramore in April; still a maiden after eight starts over hurdles; one for the shortlist despite a below-par run at
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21th

11

(4)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

15:57 Curragh

Miss Gitana

9st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Latest of three Flat wins came over 2m Tramore last year off 2lb higher; placed in two staying handicaps this summer; needs to find her form again after four undistinguished runs.

33/1

11th

6

(12)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 110y

17:00 Bellewstown

Miss Gitana

9st 8lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Dual-purpose mare has a record of 3-22 on turf, with those wins coming on a sound surface; not bad runs on two of last three starts but others make more appeal.

14/1

6th

1

(8)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 174y

19:13 Clonmel

Miss Gitana

12st 2lb

J: Mr J R Martin

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Back to form with close third under a positive ride at Leopardstown (1m7f) in July; another good effort to secure second place when out of the handicap at Tramore (2m); folded tamely at Navan a fortnight ago but big drop in class and dangerous if allowed to dictate from the front.

7/2

Form: 8-0P90

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Has failed to build on the promise shown in a Cork maiden last August 2024; no sign of winning potential in four handicap outings since May; huge price when struggled at Tramore on latest.
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2nd

2

(4)

14th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

16:25 Lingfield (AW)

Keep It Cool

9st 11lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Owen

Not as good as Star Artist over hurdles; been offering more on the Flat, appreciating the step up to this trip when having Star Artist behind in Constitution Hill's Kempton race last time; handicaps will likely be her time to shine after this.

5/2

3rd

8

(3)

25th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Keep It Cool

9st 0lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Owen

Modest maiden hurdler; fared best of the rest behind easy winner at Wolverhampton (8.5f) last week on Flat debut, shaping as if this longer trip will suit; needs big improvement on form, however.

66/1

2nd

4

(4)

16th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Keep It Cool

8st 13lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Owen

Regressive, ex-Irish hurdler who's struggled in four runs for her new yard, who also saddle Laravie; will do very well to get involved.

33/1

Form: 050

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Placed in one of three starts in point-to-points; soundly beaten in three maiden hurdle starts; stable's good current form is a positive; market support could be significant against that background.
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10th

15

27th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:55 Bellewstown

Castle Du Barra

10st 11lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: John C McConnell

Placed in one of three starts in point-to-points; soundly beaten in three maiden hurdle starts; stable's good current form is a positive; market support could be significant against that background.

14/1

11th

7

24th Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 150y

16:35 Wexford

Castle Du Barra

11st 4lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Placed in one of three starts in point-to-points; hasn't looked a winner in waiting in two starts over hurdles; opposable.

20/1

5th

4

14th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:58 Downpatrick

Castle Du Barra

11st 4lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Placed in a maiden point-to-point for Mick Goff; tailed off on Bellewstown hurdles debut nine days ago.

33/1

20/1

Form: 0-8686

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Ordinary form in maidens; remote sixth at Sligo last time, hard to make a case for him in his first handicap.
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2nd

3

13th Oct 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

16:30 Punchestown

Kazbek

11st 7lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Peter Fahey

Maiden ran some fine races in defeat last season, including over C&D; well below that level in two runs this term and has to return to best.

16/1

9th

8

23rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 135y

15:05 Listowel

Kazbek

11st 8lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Maiden ran well on testing ground at Punchestown in January but was then pulled up in a chase at Down Royal; suffered the same fate over hurdles at Sligo in July.

25/1

Form: 00080-

Last run: 291 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Never better than eighth place in three handicap hurdle attempts; major improvement needed.
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16

29th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 135y

14:15 Roscommon

Takemeuptocarlow

10st 2lb

J: Conor Lamon

T: Adrian Sexton

Nothing positive to report since sent into handicaps and others are much preferred.

33/1

12th

16

27th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:55 Bellewstown

Takemeuptocarlow

10st 3lb

J: Conor Lamon

T: Adrian Sexton

Never better than eighth place in three handicap hurdle attempts; major improvement needed.

33/1

12th

14

9th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 180y

15:57 Gowran Park

Takemeuptocarlow

11st 1lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

Poor form in maiden hurdles and hasn't shown enough in two handicap hurdle starts recently.

50/1

Form: F9-634

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Point winner; sent off a favourite for her only handicap start here in April, only to fall; has come down in the ratings; respectable form at Kilbeggan on his last two starts; may again find a few too good.
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1

27th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:55 Bellewstown

Half Past Tipsy

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Point winner; sent off a favourite for her only handicap start here in April, only to fall; has come down in the ratings; respectable form at Kilbeggan on his last two starts; may again find a few too good.

7/1

4th

1

9th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:00 Kilbeggan

Half Past Tipsy

12st 0lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Point winner has found it tough since racing under Rules; she has been well behind in her three recent starts at this venue at 15.5f-2m3f; she was sent off a warm order for her only handicap start at Bellewstown in April off 109 when she fell; can do better back in handicap company.

9/4

3rd

13

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 200y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Half Past Tipsy

10st 11lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Gavin Cromwell

Beginning to look exposed after eight defeats over hurdles and beaten 16l over C&D two weeks ago when one of the favourites for a maiden; usual hood retained but the tongue-tie now left off.

10/1

Form: 8P89-0

Last run: 114 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Struggled in low-grade handicaps last year; same at Down Royal in May; first reserve.
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17

27th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:55 Bellewstown

Miss Direct

10st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: P Cluskey

Struggled in low-grade handicaps last year; same at Down Royal in May; first reserve.

17th

20

5th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 79y

14:10 Down Royal

Miss Direct

10st 2lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: P Cluskey

held up in rear, outpaced and pushed along 5th, dropped to rear 6th, lost touch 3 out, tailed off

50/1

17th

20

5th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 79y

14:10 Down Royal

Miss Direct

10st 2lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: P Cluskey

held up in rear, outpaced and pushed along 5th, dropped to rear 6th, lost touch 3 out, tailed off

50/1

Form: 00-650

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Weak form over hurdles; down the field in a Flat handicap last time; second reserve.
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18

27th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:55 Bellewstown

Monnow Valley

10st 0lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: P Cluskey

Weak form over hurdles; down the field in a Flat handicap last time; second reserve.

17

(14)

13th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 100y

20:05 Gowran Park

Monnow Valley

8st 10lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: P Cluskey

Maiden who struggled in three runs on the Flat last year (all here); in poor form over timber since.

100/1

Non-runners

Monroes Hollow, Look Dont Touch, Annilogs Force, Jetovango

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Payout
Straight Forecast €34.58
Tricast €167.63

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Mickey Cohen

SPOTLIGHT:

Knockraha Eagle

POSTDATA:

Sydney Cruiser

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Half Past Tipsy