October 02 / 15.45 Bellewstown

15.45

Good To Yielding

Andy Carroll Memorial Handicap

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 0m 5f 3y
  • 12 runners
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Andy Carroll Memorial Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 679772 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 2lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Multiple winner who continues to run well, finishing off with a rattle to finish second of 18 at Fairyhouse (6f, yielding) ten days ago; could never put a line through this grand veteran; leading contender.
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Verdict Starting price

9

(10)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Cork

Only Spoofing

9st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Hardy veteran has won fourteen races on turf, all on good and good to firm ground, but handles an ease; is 15lb lower than when winning at Musselburgh last year and didn't run badly at Bellewstown (5f, soft) on latest; could go well.

10/1

6th

5

(13)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

17:55 Bellewstown

Only Spoofing

9st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Likeable veteran won for the fourteenth time at Musselburgh (5f, good) last April and is 13lb lower now; showed some spark when a 2l fourth at Dundalk on penultimate and was third over this C&D (soft) off 5lb higher in October; can't discount.

14/1

8th

7

(5)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:37 Dundalk (AW)

Only Spoofing

8st 13lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Attractive handicap mark, but veteran's 14 wins have come on turf; 0-11 on AW but his 2l fourth over 6f here last time is a reason for hope, as is the drop back to 5f now.

6/1

Form: 910640 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Won at Limerick (6.5f, good) in July and was running on over 5f when fourth of 18 at Navan on her penultimate start; no show over 6f at Fairyhouse ten days ago but must be considered back down to last winning mark.
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16

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Shes Smart

9st 6lb

T: Adrian McGuinness

Second reserve; two-time turf winner is 0-5 on the AW and yet to trouble the judge; out of form recently and a bit to prove on this surface.

16

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Shes Smart

9st 6lb

T: Adrian McGuinness

Second reserve; two-time turf winner is 0-5 on the AW and yet to trouble the judge; out of form recently and a bit to prove on this surface.

11

(9)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Shes Smart

8st 12lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won at Limerick (6.5f, good) in July but she has regressed of late and is 0-4 on the AW; one of two for the yard so watch the betting.

20/1

Form: 344850

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
No wins in 13 starts but wasn't far away in the majority of her races this season; the best of her form is over this trip so she's respected in first-time blinkers.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(11)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

El Fontenaro

9st 5lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Maiden is 0-14 on turf; best efforts have come over 5f; beaten 0.5l off 13lb higher at Down Royal in May 2025 and comeback at Sligo (6f, yld-sft) was not devoid of promise (denied clear run); eased 2lb; not discounted if backing that up.

15/2

4th

5

(2)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

El Fontenaro

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Maiden's best form has been at 5f, including on seasonal debut last term when close third at Down Royal; this trip might just stretch her; blinkers swapped for cheekpieces.

14/1

6th

7

(1)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

El Fontenaro

9st 6lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jarlath P Fahey

No wins in 14 starts but wasn't far away in the majority of her races this season over sprint trips; upped in trip now on only second AW start.

12/1

Form: 410-60 CD

Last run: 111 days

W: 9st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Veteran is a seven-time winner over this trip, the last coming at the Curragh last autumn on soft; won this corresponding race last year from 2lb lower; could be primed for this after a break on first start for new yard; visored.
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5th

11

(15)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Cork

Art Of Unity

9st 3lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Miss Katy Brown

Veteran has shaped well in two of his three runs this season; has slipped to last winning mark and forecast rain is in his favour; has run well over C&D before; could go well.

9/1

5th

15

(7)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:03 Naas

Art Of Unity

8st 7lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Miss Katy Brown

Veteran is 5-62 on turf; fine run on seasonal return at Bellewstown (5f,soft) but well beaten over 6f at the Curragh latest; 1lb wrong and would probably prefer softer ground.

20/1

12th

21

(2)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Art Of Unity

8st 7lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Miss Katy Brown

Veteran is 5-61 on turf; was subsequently disqualified for the presence of a banned substance after coming home in front at Bellewstown in October (5f, soft); good effort on stable debut back from a break back at Bellewstown (5f, soft) last time when 1.25l behind Alnofoor.

10/1

Form: -98286

Last run: 104 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Good effort when second behind a progressive rival over 5f at Tipperary in April on handicap debut; has failed to build on that in two subsequent starts but could be a different proposition after a break with the stable in good form.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

13

(1)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Cork

Steel Magnolia

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Won off 1lb higher at Bellewstown (5f, soft) last October; close fourth back there on seasonal return in April; player again off the same mark with forecast rain in her favour.

13/2

4th

12

(11)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

17:55 Bellewstown

Steel Magnolia

9st 2lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: W McCreery

Second runner for yard; C&D winner off 1lb higher in October (Only Spoofing second); below best last few runs at Dundalk and has been off since December but has gone well fresh before; can't discount in first-time visor.

10/1

Form: 006009

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Hasn't been a threat from basement marks in handicaps for quite some time; beat only one rival home in Down Royal maiden on latest; passed over.
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Verdict Starting price

14

(14)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Dark Enigma

8st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: J G Murray

0-17 overall and 0-4 on the AW; mark sliding but very hard to fancy on what she has been showing on recent starts; others preferred.

33/1

14

(14)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Dark Enigma

8st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: J G Murray

0-17 overall and 0-4 on the AW; mark sliding but very hard to fancy on what she has been showing on recent starts; others preferred.

33/1

7

(11)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 3y

15:45 Bellewstown

Dark Enigma

9st 2lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: J G Murray

Hasn't been a threat from basement marks in handicaps for quite some time; beat only one rival home in Down Royal maiden on latest; passed over.

66/1

Form: -60898 CD

Last run: 81 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Won twice last season, including over C&D off 17lb higher; better than the bare result when down the field at Navan when last seen in July; Dylan Browne McMonagle is a notable booking.
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Verdict Starting price

18

(16)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 180y

14:47 Navan

Eruption

8st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John C McConnell

Three-time winner; has failed to make the frame in seven outings this year; one of her better displays when sixth of 12 behind Art Of Unity at Bellewstown early in the month; down the field over C&D a fortnight ago; up against it.

20/1

13

(15)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

15:22 Navan

Eruption

9st 1lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: John C McConnell

Three-time winner has failed to make the frame in six outings this year; one of her better displays when sixth of 12 at Bellewstown last week.

14/1

Form: -07696

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
One of two for the yard; 0-9; yet to trouble the judge and now the hood is reached for; looks stable second-string on jockey bookings.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

12

(16)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Happy Henry

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Maiden has been knocking on the door this season; narrow defeat at Sligo on penultimate and beaten 2l when third of 17 at Naas latest; visor worn at Sligo returns and just 1lb higher here but best form on soft ground.

5/1

3rd

7

(17)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:47 Navan

Happy Henry

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: W McCreery

Strong-travelling maiden went close over C&D last October and again 13 days ago at Sligo when a clear second to a course specialist, coming late (hung right) from a wide draw; blinkers now replace visor; should go well, although ideally wants it softer.

5/1

2nd

9

(14)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

Happy Henry

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Strong-travelling maiden went close in 19-runner handicap over 6f at Navan in the autumn, and returned with good effort there in March when just behind Ukiyo (and in front of Polar Bear and Gegenpressing); again found little when let down at Bellewstown latest and head carriage not endearing; might prefer it softer too.

9/2

Form: 008425 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Won over 6f at the Curragh last October; confirmed she is in good shape with runner-up of 21 over 5f at Naas in August; raced too freely when sent off favourite at Laytown four weeks ago; Colin Keane aboard again; wouldn't want it soft.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(3)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

14:42 Fairyhouse

Lismacbryan

9st 1lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: P Cluskey

Sole win came over this trip in Curragh handicap in 2024; good second in first-time cheekpieces at Naas last summer but little since; would be much better off with all of these in a handicap.

20/1

17th

15

(14)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:47 Navan

Lismacbryan

8st 11lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: P Cluskey

Won off 13lb higher at the Curragh in 2024 and went close off 45 at Naas last summer; lacks a recent run but not one to rule out.

14/1

12

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Lismacbryan

8st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: P Cluskey

Won off 11lb higher at the Curragh a year ago; solid second at Naas in August but beaten favourite twice since; blinkers go on now; possibilities if they perk her up and she takes to this surface.

14/1

Form: -00000

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 41

Form & Verdict
Nearer last than first in all five handicap starts this season; impossible to fancy until she shows a bit more.
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6th

5

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:47 Navan

Platino Bianco

9st 10lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Conor David Maxwell

Newcastle AW winner over the winter and took a sharp rise in the ratings after Dundalk claiming second; found it tough in handicaps since; visor now replaces cheekpieces and of limited appeal.

16/1

12th

16

(11)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Platino Bianco

9st 0lb

J: James Ryan

T: Conor David Maxwell

Took a sharp rise in the ratings for taking second in AW claimer over this trip in February; well beaten in two sprint handicaps on turf since then.

16/1

Form: 072890 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won since 2023 but a repeat of his second of 18 at Fairyhouse in May off his current mark offers some hope if he can put his best foot forward; others appeal more.
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4th

16

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:47 Navan

Livingston Range

8st 11lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: R Donohoe

Hasn't won since 2023, standout run last year when close second at Fairyhouse off 40; absent since October and 2lb wrong here.

14/1

Form: 409060

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Maiden whose form has deteriorated of late, but wasn't beaten far when fourth over C&D off 49 in July; could potentially surprise off 9lb lower with the experienced Seamie Heffernan in the saddle.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

16

(12)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Whatswrongnow

9st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Batt Burke

Maiden has been running okay this season; narrowly denied off 1lb higher at Cork on latest (5f, soft); handles quicker ground; should be in the mix again back at 6f off 1lb higher.

9/2

2nd

15

(16)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Cork

Whatswrongnow

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Batt Burke

0-16 on turf; has run well in defeat on good and soft ground; ran okay from out of the handicap over 5f on seasonal return at Naas (5f, good) when 0.5l behind Art Of Unity; has gone well over C&D; 11-2 when midfield at Navan (6f, yielding) 3 days ago, slightly hampered; drop back in trip a plus; top rider booked.

12/1

Non-runners

Im Spartacus, Carmina Burana

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €137.70
Straight Forecast €101.42
Tricast €627.53
Trifecta €1293.80

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Only Spoofing

SPOTLIGHT:

She's Smart

The Irish Sun:

Eruption

POSTDATA:

Only Spoofing