October 01 / 15.58 Bellewstown

15.58

Good To Yielding

WTW Willis Handicap

  • Prize money: £7801.65
  • 0m 5f 3y
  • 10 runners
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WTW Willis Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 413219 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Kept busy this season and has won three races, the latest on penultimate at Navan (5f, good); raised 7lb to career high mark and struggled at the Curragh; may be on a tough mark now.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(3)

14th Oct 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Nezeeh

9st 2lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Thrown in on last year's Irish form; yet to shine for current stable and would appeal more over a shorter trip and with headgear on; only of interest if backed.

33/1

6th

1

(2)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Nezeeh

10st 0lb

J: Olivia Tubb

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Five-time winner on turf but 0-13 on the AW; won at Bellewstown (5f, soft) last October but he's struggled since, including in three starts for this stable (5f-1m); drops in grade but best watched.

40/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 41-701 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Locally trained three-time C&D winner; won here on latest off 73 under Colin Keane and mark left unchanged; won't mind if it rains and she won this race last year off 1lb lower; obvious chance again.
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7th

10

(8)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 0y

16:25 Naas

Escaping Thejungle

8st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: E D Delany

Pushed Nezeeh close at Bellewstown recently (5f, soft) in a handicap she won the previous year; only 1lb higher and Wesley Joyce takes off 3lb.

9/2

2nd

7

(5)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 3y

15:58 Bellewstown

Escaping Thejungle

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: E D Delany

Locally trained three-time C&D winner; won here on latest off 73 under Colin Keane and mark left unchanged; won't mind if it rains and she won this race last year off 1lb lower; obvious chance again.

3/1

1st

4

(5)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 3y

18:55 Bellewstown

Escaping Thejungle

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: E D Delany

Both wins from the front over C&D, her local track, most recently last October off 72; quiet season so far (out of depth on first run) but sure to have been primed for her return to this track and Keane back on.

4/1

OUR TIP

11/4

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 444032 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Gained second career win over C&D (good) in April off this mark; short headed at the Curragh (5f, good) on latest; in fine form and obvious chance but rain would be a big negative.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

7

(11)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Emerald Harmony

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Ex-Irish mare who gained a first win for her current yard at Thirsk (5f) in June; her form has dipped since midsummer but latest Ripon fourth of 14 was respectable; close second over C&D on her only AW start.

13/2

4th

10

(3)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:49 Ripon

Emerald Harmony

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Ex-Irish mare who gained a first win for her current yard at Thirsk (5f) in June; her form has dipped of late though so more is needed after a below-par seventh of ten at Doncaster (5f) 13 days ago.

16/1

7th

5

(9)

13th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

Class 4

16:50 Doncaster

Emerald Harmony

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Paul Midgley

Won at Thirsk (5f, good) in June and ran well in defeat on next three starts; handles good to soft; reportedly never travelled when below par at Thirsk (5f, good) last month but can be in the mix if bouncing back.

8/1

Form: 673106 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won at Laytown (6f) last month; not a bad effort at Dundalk on latest when beaten 2l into sixth; however, hasn't won on turf since August 2022; blinkers reached for.
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11th

2

(4)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Dontspoilasale

10st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Five-time winner in Ireland (5f/6f) but 0-4 for this yard; never featured following a slow start at Lingfield (7f, AW) last month, but he's down to a career-low mark and is one to keep an eye on in the betting now dropping class.

16/1

Form: 512070 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
In good form in July, winning at Tipperary (5f, good) and runner up at Navan (6f, good); last three runs not as good including over C&D; soundly beaten on first run for this yard on latest; needs to revive.
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8th

11

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:50 Down Royal

Skillman Ave

8st 7lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: John C McConnell

Is 1-24 with the win coming at Tipperary last season (5f, good) off 68; mark in freefall since but no sign of a revival; 10lb wrong.

50/1

17th

15

(17)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:34 Fairyhouse

Skillman Ave

9st 1lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Winner over 5f and second over 6f last summer for Gavin Cromwell; yet to place for current yard and mark in freefall; wide draw too.

25/1

8th

8

(8)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

Skillman Ave

9st 4lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Won over 5f at Tipperary and second over 6f at Fairyhouse last summer when with Gavin Cromwell; very little so far for this yard and mark in freefall; few quid for him at Navan last weekend where he didn't shape too badly.

9/1

Form: 130935 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner (twice over C&D) was beaten a head by Escaping Thejungle here in August; much better off at weights with rider's claim and didn't get the clearest of runs so should be bang there again though was a well-beaten tenth 2.45 Cork on Tuesday.
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8th

1

(7)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:39 Laytown

Aurora Nova

10st 3lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Andrew McNamara

Four-time winner (three over 5f) on good ground; poor form shown in her last four outings; doesn't look particularly well treated on these terms back in claiming company.

20/1

10th

1

(13)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Naas

Aurora Nova

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew McNamara

Four-time winner (three at this trip) on good ground; poor form shown in her last three outings but drops into this lower grade for the first time since April 2025, and that resulted in a victory, so don't rule her out.

22/1

14th

12

(1)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Aurora Nova

8st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Andrew McNamara

Four wins have all been on fast tracks, including last year at Bellewstown (twice) and Down Royal over 5f; standout run this term at former venue when third (5f, soft); never counted in two most recent runs at Navan over 6f; opposable.

25/1

Form: 120870 D

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Six-time AW winner is 0-15 on turf; out of depth in hot Curragh handicaps on last two starts on grass; this is easier but others make more appeal.
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9th

4

(6)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:49 Laytown

Sporting Hero

11st 13lb

J: Mr J C Barry

T: William Durkan

Fine strike-rate of 9-28 on the AW; gained first turf win at Navan in April (5f) when making all; soundly beaten off revised mark since, however, over varying trips.

10/1

6th

9

(6)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 180y

14:14 Navan

Sporting Hero

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Fine strike-rate of 9-28 on the AW; gained first win on turf here in April (5f) when making all; soundly beaten off revised mark since however over various trips.

14/1

11th

21

(1)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Leopardstown

Sporting Hero

10st 5lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Fine strike-rate of 9-28 on the AW; gained first win on turf at Navan in April off 6lb lower (5f, gd-yld), making all; soundly beaten off revised mark twice since; third reserve.

11/2

Form: 363148 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Sole turf success came at Naas in August; raised 9lb and beaten twice since at the Curragh; this easier than the race he contested there last time but handicapper may be in control for now.
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13th

11

(17)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:38 Navan

Mint Man

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: P J F Murphy

Possibly a bit high in the ratings now after a 6f Curragh win on his penultimate start; finished behind Bold Optimist and Cashel Blue in a large-field 6f event at the Curragh 11 days ago.

10/1

19th

2

(10)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Curragh

Mint Man

10st 2lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Regained the winning thread over C&D two weeks ago when wearing this headgear combination for the first time; has gone up 6lb but rider's 7lb claim negates that; should give another good account.

9/2

Form: -43760 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won two last year for former yard but this 3yo's best Irish effort came on the AW at this trip; too keen over 7f on latest so the drop back to 5f looks a prudent move but others arrive in better form.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(4)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

18:10 Fairyhouse

Beauty Queen

9st 0lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Gerard O’Leary

Won twice for Kevin Ryan in 2024 but 0-13 for current yard and recent efforts none too persuasive.

16/1

7th

5

(10)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:13 Cork

Beauty Queen

9st 6lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Gerard O’Leary

Won twice for Kevin Ryan but 0-12 for current yard and recent efforts are none too persuasive.

20/1

10th

7

(10)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Beauty Queen

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Two novice wins for Kevin Ryan; one of better turf efforts for this yard came over 5f here last year off 4lb higher; below best on AW recently and others arrive in better form.

16/1

Form: 224410 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in a Cork maiden (5f, good) in June; struggled on sole start since in a 6f handicap at that track with jockey reporting she failed to pick up; previously consistent so could rebound.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(17)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Cork

Kilmood Susan

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Michael Mulvany

Sole success came in a C&D maiden (5f good) last June for Daniel Murphy; yet to fire since joining this stable but drops in grade now and is ground versatile; can't discount.

16/1

13th

10

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:20 Navan

Kilmood Susan

9st 4lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Michael Mulvany

Won a Cork maiden over this trip for her former yard last summer in first-time blinkers; has been well below that level on soft ground since but should do better on this drying surface; blinkers left off; not ruled out.

25/1

10th

11

(2)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

18:30 Bellewstown

Kilmood Susan

9st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Cork maiden (5f, good) winner who was tailed off last over C&D on final start for Danny Murphy in October; never a factor over further trips since joining this yard; can't fancy unless market speaks; blinkers go back on.

25/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €30.00
Straight Forecast €22.34
Tricast €100.76
Trifecta €87.30

Selections

POSTDATA:

Emerald Harmony

SPOTLIGHT:

Escaping Thejungle

TOPSPEED:

Mint Man

The Irish Sun:

Emerald Harmony

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Escaping Thejungle