October 01 / 14.48 Bellewstown

14.48

Good To Yielding

Johnny Kierans Memorial Handicap

  • Prize money: £6095.04
  • 0m 7f 205y
  • 15 runners
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Johnny Kierans Memorial Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 492460 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
9yo has won six races including one over C&D; shaped as though still retaining ability when runner up in higher grades than this at Galway and fourth at the Curragh; 2lb below last win and can go well.
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1

(6)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:48 Bellewstown

Imposing Supreme

10st 2lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Thomas Gibney

9yo has won six races including one over C&D; shaped as though still retaining ability when runner up in higher grades than this at Galway and fourth at the Curragh; 2lb below last win and can go well.

9/1

10th

9

(5)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 98y

16:35 Galway

Imposing Supreme

9st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Thomas Gibney

Four of his six wins have come at this venue, two over this trip; ran another sound race when splitting Genuine Article and Titanium at the festival; a bit below his best in two more recent runs; could feature back at his favourite track with a valuable 7lb off.

11/2

3

(4)

28th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 20y

16:30 Navan

Imposing Supreme

9st 13lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Thomas Gibney

Four of his six wins have come at Galway and good second there last month; setting steady pace left him vulnerable at the Curragh on latest; rider's claim here a positive.

9/1

Form: 418-03

Last run: 85 days

W: 10st 1lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose mare whose best recent Flat form has come over 1m4f-1m6f; beaten 20l in a 25.5f handicap hurdle on latest; headgear worn that day discarded; this trip surely too sharp.
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1

12th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 140y

14:17 Cork

Pachmena

12st 0lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Dual-purpose Flat winner yet to score over timber; soundly beaten first two starts for this yard over hurdles at Sligo and on the Flat at Bellewstown; revival required.

11/1

2

(5)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:48 Bellewstown

Pachmena

10st 1lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Matthew J Smith

Dual-purpose mare whose best recent Flat form has come over 1m4f-1m6f; beaten 20l in a 25.5f handicap hurdle on latest; headgear worn that day discarded; this trip surely too sharp.

20/1

Form: 758062 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won off 70 at Cork in May (1m, good); only 1.25l behind the winner when left with too much to do when sixth at Fairyhouse (7f); again finished well when runner up at Down Royal on Monday; return to 1m a plus; chance if turned out quickly.
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No Results Found

Form: 573563 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
One of two for yard; just over a length in front of Port Louis when denied by a short head at Fairyhouse latest (7f, yielding); ran poorly on only previous start at this track and no win on turf since August 2022.
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3rd

2

(9)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 20y

16:15 Navan

Comfort Line

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Came with a late run to record an eleventh career win at the Curragh recently over this trip; 3lb rise okay so expected to be thereabouts.

6/1

1st

6

(12)

16th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Comfort Line

9st 6lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

A winner of seven races on AW and three on turf; last turf success was in 2022, but this season's overall form provided a fair amount of encouragement; a three-time runner-up at this venue, including in June; had plenty of horses behind him at Leopardstown ten days ago.

6/1

Form: 434900

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
One of two for yard; AW winner yet to score from seven starts on turf; always behind at Fairyhouse on latest (7f, yielding) after break; unraced beyond 7f.
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11th

11

(13)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 160y

19:55 Fairyhouse

Heart Of Darkness

9st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Winner of a 6f AW maiden in 2024; 0-12 on turf and yet to trouble the judge; one of her better efforts when 6l behind the winner over 1m on soft at Limerick last time; dropped 3lb.

7/1

6th

10

(1)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:27 Limerick

Heart Of Darkness

9st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

AW winner is 0-11 on turf; twice well beaten on grass since Dundalk fifth behind Bella Colombia.

16/1

15th

8

(16)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Heart Of Darkness

9st 5lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Adrian McGuinness

AW winner is 0-10 on turf and yet to trouble the judge; best efforts on grass have come on heavy ground, so the forecast rain is a plus, but others appeal more.

12/1

Form: 921952 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Having a solid season; won off 57 at Killarney (1m, soft) in July; fine run to finish runner up behind Dragon Of Malta off this mark latest (1m, heavy); rain would enhance her chance.
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6th

8

(12)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 24y

17:10 Leopardstown

Still She Blooms

9st 8lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Chris Timmons

Off the mark at Killarney off 7lb lower (1m, soft); another fine run at Listowel last month when a close second (1m, heavy); below her best when finishing behind The Blue Panther at Bellewstown latest; can get involved on her best form.

12/1

7

(7)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:48 Bellewstown

Still She Blooms

9st 8lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Chris Timmons

Having a solid season; won off 57 at Killarney (1m, soft) in July; fine run to finish runner up behind Dragon Of Malta off this mark latest (1m, heavy); rain would enhance her chance.

11/2

14/1

Form: 219348 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Locally trained gelding has gone close over C&D on more than one occasion; behind a few of these at Fairyhouse (7f) on latest; best at 1m and 7lb lower than when runner up at this meeting a year ago; claims.
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2nd

15

(17)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Rampage

8st 12lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Last win came on AW over a year ago; generally below best this year, mildly encouraging run at Dundalk last month; poor draw and others preferred.

14/1

5th

11

(14)

25th Aug 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

16:55 Bellewstown

Rampage

9st 0lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Runner-up five times over C&D without winning; mostly out of form this year but down to a career low mark and perfectly possible that he could be revitalised here.

12/1

8th

8

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Rampage

9st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Is 15lb lower than when winning over C&D last summer and took a step in the right direction when beaten 3.5l over C&D on latest; eased 3lb for that run and well-drawn here; could go well at a price.

16/1

Form: 366130 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Below par in a first time hood on latest at Dundalk but the headgear is discarded and she could resume her progression back on turf; 3l third of 8 off 3lb higher over C&D in August; place chance if the rain misses.
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6th

6

(13)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 20y

15:44 Navan

Tofino

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Recorded her sole success in a 1m Curragh handicap last season; pick of this season's form when second in Limerick fillies handicap, not beaten far at the Curragh on latest, having not had a clear run; not one to rule out.

7/1

8th

4

(10)

16th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Tofino

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Recorded her sole success in this race last season; also ran well when third in a 26-runner contest here late last season; uneven form this term; stable has hit a good patch of form this week; worth considering.

13/2

6th

8

(12)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:40 Killarney

Tofino

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Not one of her better efforts at the Curragh last time; hard to win with; best run this season when second in a six-runner contest; others preferred.

8/1

Form: 902000 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Ran a cracker at the Galway Festival in first-time cheekpieces but well below that level thrice since; behind a few of these at Fairyhouse latest; returning blinkers need to spark a revival.
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12th

2

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 161y

17:42 Sligo

William F Browne

11st 11lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Paul W Flynn

Two Flat wins in 2024; unplaced in three Flat handicaps last month; not disgraced when set a very stiff task in a Galway novice hurdle; down the field in a Flat handicap last week; relatively unexposed over hurdles.

10/1

12th

4

(14)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

17:22 Gowran Park

William F Browne

9st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Paul W Flynn

Two Flat wins in 2024; unplaced in three Flat handicaps last month; not disgraced when set a very stiff task in a Galway novice hurdle; soundly beaten in a maiden hurdle at Roscommon last week.

12/1

16/1

Form: 374658 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Two-time winner on turf; now 10lb below last winning mark and has placed here before but hasn't really been threatening in recent starts; more needed.
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1

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

15:40 Punchestown

Ferrybank

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: T M Walsh

Five-time winner on the Flat, below form on last two runs in that sphere, last seen finishing tenth of 11 over extended 1m2f at Dundalk off a mark of 63; stays 1m; off 113 days; late comer to hurdles and makes debut.

14/1

10th

8

(9)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Ferrybank

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: T M Walsh

Five-time winner is 3-20 on the AW but all wins over 6f-1m; behind a couple of these here (1m) two weeks ago; first try at this sort of trip; others preferred.

16/1

11th

9

(2)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Ferrybank

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: T M Walsh

Five-time winner is 3-19 on the AW including a win over C&D off 4lb lower; beaten a neck over C&D on latest last month; raised 3lb and needs more to win stepped up in grade.

11/2

Form: 8064-1 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Made all on first run for this yard at Listowel (7f, heavy) last week; raised 9lb but has won off higher marks than this before and is a course winner over shorter; front-runner is well drawn, ground versatile and should make a bold bid.
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16th

5

(20)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 42y

19:10 Leopardstown

The Blue Panther

10st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Five career wins, the last two coming at Listowel; has plenty to find with Pete's Dream and Draoicht on running at Killarney; however, his recent Gowran second suggests he could go close; lack of consistency is a worry; drawn high too, but rider is capable of coping with that potential negative.

7/1

2nd

5

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:44 Gowran Park

The Blue Panther

9st 10lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Five career wins, the last two coming at Listowel; best run this term came last month at Roscommon (7.5f, good) when a never-nearer fourth; didn't progress at Killarney last time (1m, good) when keen.

16/1

9th

8

(11)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:30 Killarney

The Blue Panther

9st 10lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Five career wins, last two coming at Listowel; first sign of form this season on latest when never nearer fourth at Roscommon 15 days ago; down to a decent mark so considered.

10/1

22/1

Form: 722050

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Maiden was placed twice earlier this season but last three runs have been below par, including over C&D; career low mark now and tongue tie tried; more needed.
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12th

3

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Ribee

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Michael Mulvany

Rapid improver last year, winning three times in testing ground; carried that forward to this term when taking the Lincoln handicap over C&D in March; some decent runs in defeat since but this ground might not be soft enough.

14/1

5th

3

(4)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:45 Galway

Ribee

9st 10lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Michael Mulvany

Enjoyed a terrific spell last October, notching three wins and two places during a hectic spell; maintained his rate of improvement when beating 24 rivals in the Irish Lincoln on return; early-season form also included second in a 1m2f premier handicap at the Curragh; unplaced twice in Listed races this term; handicap form gives him a leading chance; drawn low.

7/1

7th

7

(4)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:07 Leopardstown

Ribee

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Michael Mulvany

Enjoyed a terrific spell last October, notching three wins and two places during a hectic spell; maintained his rate of improvement when beating 24 rivals in the Irish Lincoln on return; not as effective over an extended 1m2f in a Listed race at Naas; back to form quickly to take second in a 1m2f premier handicap at the Curragh; this is probably closer to his optimum trip.

14/1

Form: -76990

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Is 0-7 and yet to hit the frame; last of 15 when last sighted at Killarney in August; hard to make a case for.
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7th

11

(5)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Brandon Creek

9st 6lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Off the mark here over 1m2f in November off 58; didn't land a blow over today's trip when last seen in February and stamina to prove now.

9/1

8th

11

(8)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Brandon Creek

9st 4lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Gerard O’Leary

Second runner for yard; got off the mark at the ninth attempt when landing 10.5f course handicap in November; will find this tougher from 4lb higher after a short break but he's respected nonetheless.

7/1

14

(11)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:48 Bellewstown

Brandon Creek

9st 2lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Gerard O’Leary

Is 0-7 and yet to hit the frame; last of 15 when last sighted at Killarney in August; hard to make a case for.

33/1

Form: 08678

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Shaped well in third maiden start at Galway; hasn't yet built on that in first two starts in handicaps; still relatively early days but others make more appeal for now.
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9th

9

(9)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:10 Navan

Virgil Tibbs

9st 9lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

0-8 but has shaped with promise on occasions, including from off the pace over 1m at Bellewstown two months ago; not without hope.

10/1

7th

9

(2)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

18:10 Bellewstown

Virgil Tibbs

9st 9lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Shaped quite well at Galway last August on third maiden start; not a great deal of promise in handicaps, no better than seventh in four attempts; returns from 239-day absence.

33/1

Form: 640211 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; roared back to top form on heavy ground at Listowel last week, winning over 1m then following up over 7f under a 7lb penalty; career high mark of 82 may scupper hat-trick bid.
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4th

6

(8)

18th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

19:15 Roscommon

Dragon Of Malta

9st 9lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: P F O’Donnell

9yo a winner of seven races; won twice last season at the Listowel Festival on heavy ground and has shaped encouragingly on last two starts at Limerick and Galway; rain would boost claims.

16/1

5th

5

(1)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Dragon Of Malta

9st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: P F O’Donnell

Has recorded three of his seven wins at Listowel and also twice successful over C&D; out of form before signs of a revival at Limerick last month; still looks risky.

14/1

4th

7

(6)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:20 Limerick

Dragon Of Malta

9st 5lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: P F O’Donnell

Has recorded three of his seven wins at Listowel; poor effort there ten days ago, when last of 13; also failed to beat a single rival at Cork on first outing of the season.

20/1

Non-runners

Stormie Outlook, Selective Power, Silent Guardian

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Heart Of Darkness

The Irish Sun:

Port Louis

SPOTLIGHT:

Rampage

POSTDATA:

Ferrybank