April 11 / 16.48 Bellewstown

16.48

Yielding To Soft

Mac Tar Handicap

  • Prize money: £6146.09
  • 0m 7f 205y
  • 13 runners
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Mac Tar Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £62.30
  • Place: £10.40

Form: 0006-0

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Down the field in turf/AW maidens last year; best handicap effort in November when not beaten far into sixth at Dundalk (6f); fly-leapt the stalls on Dundalk return ten days ago so that effort easily forgiven, but the jury is out up in trip; 1lb wrong.
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1st

3

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

17:40 Bellewstown

Dream Legend

9st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: E D Delany

Down the field in turf/AW contests last year; long-priced C&D winner (soft) in April on first attempt at the trip before solid third at Gowran (7f, soft) from 9lb higher; would probably want rain but holds every chance.

5/2

3rd

3

(8)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

18:48 Gowran Park

Dream Legend

9st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: E D Delany

Down the field in turf/AW maidens last year; best handicap effort in November when not beaten far in sixth at Dundalk (6f); long-priced Bellewstown winner recently on first attempt at 1m, took the lead at today's distance; not guaranteed to uphold form with Imnotleavinyou.

7/1

1st

12

(6)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

16:48 Bellewstown

Dream Legend

8st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: E D Delany

Down the field in turf/AW maidens last year; best handicap effort in November when not beaten far into sixth at Dundalk (6f); fly-leapt the stalls on Dundalk return ten days ago so that effort easily forgiven, but the jury is out up in trip; 1lb wrong.

25/1

25/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 03800-

Last run: 173 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Third runner for yard; best run when third on nursery debut over 5f at Naas in September but way below that since; needs to get back on track up in trip; seasonal debut; 4lb wrong.
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12th

13

(5)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

18:07 Bellewstown

Imnotleavinyou

8st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Michael Mulvany

Limerick winner who was a beaten favourite only two days later at Gowran off this 7lb higher mark and again failed to get involved at Fairyhouse on Wednesday.

8/1

5th

16

(5)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Imnotleavinyou

9st 1lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Runner-up in three soft-ground handicaps from 6f-1m this year before a below-par run on quicker ground; won on yielding ground at Limerick; beaten favourite at Gowran two days later, possibly the run came too soon.

10/1

5th

9

(6)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:50 Gowran Park

Imnotleavinyou

8st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Michael Mulvany

Runner-up in three soft ground handicaps from 6f-1m this year before below-par run on quicker ground 14 days ago but bounced back on yielding at Limerick on Wednesday, beating Carvalhal by 1.25l; big chance if backing up quickly on soft.

10/1

12/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 747-04

Last run: 3 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; ran well on first two nursery outings last year; never a factor on 1m2f return at Navan; beaten 1.75l into fourth in Gowran claimer (1m, soft) on Wednesday; market can separate yard's runners.
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8th

1

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:32 Killarney

Balance Of Trade

11st 0lb

J: Ben Mulligan

T: Paul Mulligan

No wins from 12 Flat starts and rated 48 in that sphere; 18l behind Words Unspoken at Limerick on hurdling debut.

25/1

5th

1

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

16:10 Limerick

Balance Of Trade

11st 0lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Paul Mulligan

No wins from 12 starts on the Flat, leaving him with a rating of 48; well beaten in a Ballinrobe claimer last month; others make more appeal.

18/1

5th

5

(8)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 163y

17:25 Ballinrobe

Balance Of Trade

9st 5lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Paul Mulligan

Failed to win in 11 starts for Mick Mulvany; not a bad run off 47 at Gowran on latest but poorly treated by these race conditions and probably best watched on debut for new trainer; cheekpieces on.

10/1

Form: 24740-

Last run: 176 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Consistent form in defeat in seven turf runs before running no race on AW debut at Dundalk in October; handles an ease in the ground and was second off current mark at Sligo last summer; first try at 1m but should stay.
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9th

10

(5)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

17:30 Killarney

Glamazon

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Got off the mark in a 1m1f Ballinrobe maiden in May; best run since was fourth in a Bellewstown handicap last time; the blinkers worn then are retained but she needs to do more on these terms.

8/1

4th

12

(6)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

18:07 Bellewstown

Glamazon

8st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Belatedly off the mark in a course maiden in May but has offered little in subsequent handicaps; exposed now and tries blinkers.

12/1

Form: 23949- BF

Last run: 150 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Made the frame in all four maidens, including when runner-up over C&D last July; disappointing in two handicaps when at the head of the market; hooded on return; first start for new yard.
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11th

11

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:57 Navan

Elly Bay

9st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Solid placed efforts in maidens last year for Johnny Murtagh; standout run this term when second in 7f Fairyhouse handicap (not clear run), possibly too keen in first-time cheekpieces at same venue last week and headgear now discarded and dropped in trip.

10/1

9th

15

(8)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Elly Bay

9st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Solid placed efforts in maidens last year for Johnny Murtagh; C&D second in May her best handicap effort so far; first time with cheekpieces.

6/1

2nd

9

(2)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:17 Fairyhouse

Elly Bay

9st 4lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Solid placed efforts in maidens last year for Johnny Murtagh; just okay efforts in both handicaps this term, latest when didn't seem to quite get home at Roscommon (6l off Fortuity).

12/1

Form: 708-

Last run: 129 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; long odds and soundly beaten in trio of maidens at Navan/Dundalk over 5f-7f; market will provide clues on her handicap debut.
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6th

8

(7)

13th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:30 Killarney

Dervo Annie

8st 11lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

All three handicap runs on good ground have been fine efforts; runner up at Down Royal (7f), won at Fairyhouse (6f, good) and kept on for a 0.5l second back there over 7f on latest; nudged up another 3lb and this is harder, but the step up to 1m could eke out more improvement, so not discounted.

5/1

2nd

21

(11)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Dervo Annie

8st 13lb

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Course winner over 6f before fair fifth over this trip at Down Royal; would merit consideration if making the line-up; third reserve.

5th

8

(2)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Dervo Annie

9st 7lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Built on good second over C&D (winner won two races back-to-back afterwards) in May to score at Fairyhouse last time (6f, good); up 6lb but rider's claim negates half of that; chance.

5/2

10/1

Form: 700-04

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten all four nursery runs; best of two Dundalk runs was on latest when fourth over 1m, one place behind Personified; blinkers now; each-way candidate if he can take a step forward.
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4th

8

(4)

23rd Jun 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Ffos Las

Elora Prince

8st 11lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

0-11 in Ireland; ran okay to be midfield in a 1m2f handicap at Bath on yard debut, well enough to consider at this level.

8/1

7th

13

(9)

5th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:25 Bath

Elora Prince

9st 0lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Adrian Wintle

0-11 in Ireland for Kieran Cotter, tried at up to 1m and twice blinkered in April; probably best watched on debut for new connections unless he is strong in the market.

12/1

9th

4

(3)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Elora Prince

9st 2lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Kieran P Cotter

Nursery form on turf left a lot to be desired last year but ran much better upped to this trip when beaten 4.5l into fourth by Keepsgettingbetter last month over C&D; poor run again on turf 12 days ago in first-time blinkers; can bounce back on the AW and an each-way contender.

9/1

OUR TIP

10/1

Form: 756-8

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Ran three times at Dundalk at two; dwelt at start when down the field on turf/handicap debut at Navan (1m2f, heavy) after being gelded 12 days ago; blinkers are reached for now.
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9th

2

(8)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

16:48 Bellewstown

Gold Find

9st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Ran three times at Dundalk at two; dwelt at start when down the field on turf/handicap debut at Navan (1m2f, heavy) after being gelded 12 days ago; blinkers are reached for now.

10/1

8th

1

(3)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

17:18 Navan

Gold Find

9st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Ran three times at Dundalk at two; possibly found 7f inadequate on his third start; previous run over 1m was respectable; has been gelded.

7/1

Form: 600-4

Last run: 3 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Didn't show a whole lot in three maidens but well-backed for handicap debut at Gowran on Wednesday when respectable 2.5l fourth of 10 (7f, soft); turned out quickly off same mark; in the mix.
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1st

9

(1)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

18:10 Ballinrobe

Nephin Mountain

8st 13lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Michael Mulvany

Best run when fourth in a fast-ground handicap at Leopardstown last month over a similar trip; needs to bounce back here, but has the plum draw and certainly respected on that form.

10/1

5th

7

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Nephin Mountain

8st 13lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Twice made the frame in soft-ground 7f Gowran handicaps in the spring; finished well when fourth against older horses over 1m1f on fast ground at Leopardstown, but bombed over 1m3f at Naas last time; yet to string two good runs together and trip is a big question mark.

12/1

14th

8

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 194y

16:53 Naas

Nephin Mountain

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Michael Mulvany

Has shown signs he's capable of scoring off this mark with fourth placed finishes at Gowran Park twice (7f, soft) and produced solid effort up to 1m1f first time tackling good-to-firm when beaten 2.5l into fourth at Leopardstown 16 days ago; shaped as if this trip will be well within reach and definite claims.

13/2

14/1

Form: 456-00

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Navan winner off 61 in October for Mick Mulvany (6f, yielding); pair of no-shows since joining this yard; looked a non-stayer in two 7f attempts; hard to fancy.
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5th

8

(4)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:15 Down Royal

The Love Machine

8st 11lb

J: Sean Davis

T: Sean Davis

Won a 6f Navan nursery last year for Mick Mulvany; has been well below that level for this yard in 2026 and isn't easy to fancy despite dropping plenty in the weights.

25/1

12th

6

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:37 Fairyhouse

The Love Machine

9st 7lb

J: Sean Davis

T: Sean Davis

Record of 1-16; well beaten in five starts for this yard in 2026 and isn't easy to fancy on that evidence.

33/1

18th

19

(3)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

The Love Machine

8st 13lb

J: Sean Davis

T: Sean Davis

5f nursery winner for the Mulvany stable; out of form since joining this stable; still 4lb above his winning mark.

50/1

Form: 60090-

Last run: 157 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Best run when staying-on sixth in Naas fillies' maiden over 5f last July but beaten out of sight in four handicaps since; upped in trip now.
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13th

7

(5)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

16:48 Bellewstown

Smart Sioux

9st 3lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Best run when staying-on sixth in Naas fillies' maiden over 5f last July but beaten out of sight in four handicaps since; upped in trip now.

50/1

9th

10

(7)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Smart Sioux

8st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Good run in Naas fillies' maiden over 5f in July but beaten out of sight in two handicap starts since; best watched.

66/1

12th

12

(9)

28th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:30 Navan

Smart Sioux

9st 1lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Improved when sixth in a fillies' maiden at Naas but backwards step behind some of these on handicap debut last time.

33/1

Form: 7853

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
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Form: 729

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

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Payout
Exacta €831.50
Straight Forecast €362.62
Tricast €1524.05

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Spirit Honour

SPOTLIGHT:

Personified

TOPSPEED:

Elora Prince

POSTDATA:

Balance Of Trade

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Smart Sioux