Bellewstown Race 1 - Dickie Mcguinness Novice Hurdle
MICK COLLINS (3) scored by 2.25L in a 3319m Punchestown maiden hurdle last time. Selected to maintain the upward progression. AUTUMN TWIST (1) represents the main danger following an impressive 0.5L success in a 1911m Ballinrobe flat race most recently. EASTERN BLUE BIRD (5) resumes from an 84-day spell. Not discounted on the back of a sixth attempting 3419m at this venue on latest outing. CHORTAL (2) boasts an unblemished track and trip record. Respect.

Jockey: D King
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Last run won by 0.5 len Ballinrobe on June 23 over 1911m defeating Molto Amichi with 61kg at $17. The run before finished 13th of 14 runners at Listowel on June 1 over 3218m, 27 len behind Ifitwasme carrying 61kg at $13. Continues to improve. Ready for a big return to jumps racing.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/7 | 23/06/2025 | 22 | MDN 4U | $19,080.00 | Ballinrobe | 1911m | Good | Joseph Sheridan | 61kg | 2:07.71 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $17.00 |
13/14 | 01/06/2025 | 21 | HCP 4U | $22,660.00 | Listowel | 3218m | Good | Dylan O'Connor | 61kg | 3:46.57 | - | 7 |
| 27.5L | $13.00 |
1/14 | 11/05/2025 | 24 | HDLE MDN 4 | $17,340.00 | Killarney | 3419m | Good | Daniel King | 69.5kg | 4:27.50 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $3.75 |
2/6 | 17/04/2025 | 28 | MHDLE 4 | $16,790.00 | Clonmel | 3419m | GY | Daniel King | 69.5kg | 4:16.00 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $1.00 |
3/19 | 20/03/2025 | 33 | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Cork | 3319m | Good | Daniel King | 73kg | 4:07.10 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $23.00 |
7/16 | 15/02/2025 | 3 | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Soft | D J Mullins | 73kg | 4:13.02 | - | 0 |
| 38.3L | $26.00 |
8/8 | 12/02/2025 | 15 | MDN 4U | $19,080.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Joseph Sheridan | 61kg | 1:42.55 | - | 8 |
| 7.8L | $5.00 |
3/14 | 28/01/2025 | 32 | MHDLE 4U | $17,340.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Heavy | Daniel King | 69.5kg | 4:38.10 | - | 0 |
| 38.0L | $17.00 |
9/16 | 27/12/2024 | 443 | MHDLE 3 | $27,540.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Daniel King | 70kg | 4:00.90 | - | 0 |
| 41.3L | $34.00 |
2/8 | 11/10/2023 | 54 | MDN CG 2 | $49,180.00 | Chantilly | 1800m | Good Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 1:56.06 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $7.40 |
4/7 | 18/08/2023 | 20 | MDN CG 2 | $49,420.00 | Clairefontaine | 1600m | Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 1:42.10 | - | 7 |
| 4.0L | $3.60 |

Jockey: J W Kennedy
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Last run finished fourth of 13 starters at Curragh on June 27 over 2414m, 7 len behind Prairie Dancer with 77.5kg at $15. Before that finished third in a small field at Ballinrobe on May 27 over 3319m, 6 len behind A Snow White Park carrying 73kg at $4.50. Leading hope on his best efforts.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/13 | 27/06/2025 | 31 | 3U | $170.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Good | Chloe Kirwan | 77.5kg | 2:35.80 | - | 0 |
| 7.3L | $15.00 |
3/6 | 27/05/2025 | 45 | HDLE 4 | $22,330.00 | Ballinrobe | 3319m | Good | Danny Gilligan | 73kg | 3:56.70 | - | 0 |
| 5.8L | $4.50 |
1/9 | 12/04/2025 | 13 | MHDLE 4 | $17,340.00 | Bellewstown | 3419m | Good | Danny Gilligan | 69.5kg | 4:13.40 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $1.40 |
3/11 | 30/03/2025 | 36 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Good | Danny Gilligan | 71kg | 4:22.10 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $7.00 |
5/7 | 22/02/2025 | 40 | APP HDLE HCP 4 | $25,150.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Soft | Danny Gilligan | 74kg | 4:15.00 | - | 0 |
| 42.5L | $7.00 |
5/14 | 13/01/2025 | 13 | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Soft | Danny Gilligan | 73kg | 4:21.07 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $15.00 |
9/20 | 31/12/2024 | 17 | MHDLE 3 | $21,680.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | YS | Danny Gilligan | 70kg | 4:26.80 | - | 0 |
| 35.8L | $4.50 |
4/14 | 14/12/2024 | 157 | MHDLE 3 | $18,210.00 | Fairyhouse | 3319m | Y | Sam Ewing | 70kg | 4:08.04 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
7/13 | 10/07/2024 | 44 | NOV 3U | $74,810.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | Robert Havlin | 59kg | 2:33.23 | - | 7 |
| 12.5L | $21.00 |
5/8 | 27/05/2024 | 19 | WFA NOV 3U | $18,450.00 | Leicester | 2011m | Good Soft | Robert Havlin | 60.5kg | 2:10.57 | - | 7 |
| 21.0L | $3.00 |
6/8 | 08/05/2024 | - | MDN 3 | $44,860.00 | Chester | 2112m | Good | Kieran Shoemark | 60.5kg | 2:13.04 | - | 1 |
| 6.8L | $5.50 |

Jockey: D Meyler
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful type. Last outing won by 2.25 len Punchestown on June 8 over 3319m defeating Luker's Tipple carrying 73kg at $5.50 in a hurdle. Race before finished fifth of 16 starters at Cork on May 10 over 3520m, 7 len behind Los Toldos with 73kg at $2.30. Capable of better showing. Will prove hard to beat on current form.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/14 | 08/06/2025 | 29 | MHDLE 4 | $23,650.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | GY | E Walsh | 73kg | 3:59.70 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
5/16 | 10/05/2025 | 35 | HDLE MDN 4 | $20,810.00 | Cork | 3520m | Good | Donagh Meyler | 73kg | 4:04.60 | - | 0 |
| 7.0L | $2.25 |
1/8 | 05/04/2025 | 174 | MDN 4U | $21,360.00 | Bellewstown | 2414m | Good | Colin Keane | 61kg | 2:43.66 | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $2.63 |
6/7 | 13/10/2024 | 36 | MHDLE 3 | $20,810.00 | Cork | 3218m | Good | Sam Ewing | 70kg | 3:51.30 | - | 0 |
| 36.0L | $4.00 |
4/16 | 07/09/2024 | 18 | MDN 3U | $20,810.00 | Navan | 2011m | Good | Colin Keane | 61kg | 2:07.88 | - | 8 |
| 6.8L | $5.00 |
3/9 | 20/08/2024 | 33 | APP MDN 3U | $21,680.00 | Roscommon | 2414m | Heavy | Robert Whearty | 61kg | 2:51.54 | - | 9 |
| 6.0L | $2.88 |
2/11 | 18/07/2024 | 99 | MDN 3U | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | Good | Colin Keane | 61kg | 2:08.53 | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
4/9 | 10/04/2024 | - | MDN 3 | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | Heavy | Colin Keane | 61kg | 2:25.61 | - | 5 |
| 5.3L | $17.00 |

Jockey: B W Harvey
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished 11th of 18 runners at Navan on April 26 over 2615m, slow track; 11 len behind Elle Dorado Rock carrying 59.5kg at $67. Second-up finished 12th of 21 runners at Navan on June 7 over 2816m, 13 len behind Ragmans Corner with 58.5kg at $41. Happy to watch this time.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/21 | 07/06/2025 | 42 | HCP 4U | $22,550.00 | Navan | 2816m | Good | Ross Coakley | 58.5kg | 3:07.12 | - | 2 |
| 13.8L | $41.00 |
11/18 | 26/04/2025 | 160 | HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Navan | 2615m | Soft | Cian Fahy | 59.5kg | 2:58.74 | - | 5 |
| 11.5L | $67.00 |
5/10 | 17/11/2024 | 20 | MDN 3 | $28,100.00 | Nancy | 2500m | Soft | Thomas Trullier | 58kg | 2:48.26 | - | 1 |
| 19.9L | $4.10 |
2/8 | 28/10/2024 | 29 | HCP CF 3 | $40,390.00 | Chantilly | 3200m | Neutral | Thomas Trullier | 56kg | 3:35.90 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
3/10 | 29/09/2024 | 39 | MDN 3 | $27,690.00 | Nancy | 2500m | Soft | Thomas Trullier | 58kg | 2:44.73 | - | 6 |
| 2.8L | $1.00 |
4/8 | 21/08/2024 | 23 | MDN CF 3 | $36,610.00 | Dieppe | 3000m | Soft | Thomas Trullier | 58kg | 3:20.00 | - | 8 |
| 8.0L | $5.70 |
6/8 | 29/07/2024 | 45 | MDN CF 3 | $35,430.00 | Dieppe | 3000m | Good Soft | Stephane Pasquier | 58.5kg | 3:22.30 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $5.30 |
4/11 | 14/06/2024 | 32 | MDN CG 3 | $44,120.00 | Dieppe | 2400m | Good Soft | Stephane Pasquier | 58kg | 2:41.50 | - | 7 |
| 4.3L | $3.40 |
3/8 | 13/05/2024 | 14 | MDN C 3 | $44,190.00 | Dieppe | 3000m | SH | Thomas Trullier | 58kg | 3:29.50 | - | 8 |
| 1.3L | $3.60 |
2/7 | 29/04/2024 | - | UNR CG 3 | $44,700.00 | Chantilly | 2100m | Soft | Stephane Pasquier | 58kg | 2:15.21 | - | 8 |
| 1.8L | $7.60 |

Jockey: H E Sexton
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a three months break. Finished off last preparation 6 of 9 starters at this track April 12 over 3419m, 21 len behind Chortal carrying 66kg at $34. First ever race start ran last in a small field at Gowran Park January 23 over 3218m, 76 len behind Carrigmoorna Beech with 71kg at $17. Leading contender and should feature.
Last Starts 85 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/9 | 12/04/2025 | 20 | MHDLE 4 | $17,340.00 | Bellewstown | 3419m | Good | Harry Sexton | 66kg | 4:13.40 | - | 0 |
| 21.3L | $34.00 |
8/10 | 23/03/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 4 | $60,700.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Soft | Harry Sexton | 73kg | 4:11.30 | - | 0 |
| 52.0L | $201.00 |
7/9 | 02/03/2025 | 38 | FLAT 4 | $19,080.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | Harry Sexton | 68kg | 4:01.50 | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $51.00 |
6/6 | 23/01/2025 | - | FLAT 4 | $17,340.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | SH | C Mullins | 71kg | 4:26.40 | - | 0 |
| 76.3L | $17.00 |

Jockey: R P Treacy
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped when unwanted in the market at debut, finished tenth of 14 starters at Punchestown on June 8 over 3319m, 61 len behind Mick Collins carrying 73kg at $81. First up effort suggests unlikely to be winning.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/14 | 08/06/2025 | - | MHDLE 4 | $23,650.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | GY | R P Treacy | 73kg | 3:59.70 | - | 0 |
| 61.8L | $81.00 |

Jockey: C M Quirke
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. First-up after nine months finished eighth of 14 starters at Punchestown on June 8 over 3319m, 40 len behind Mick Collins with 73kg at $67. Previously second-up finished third of 13 starters at Listowel on June 2 2024 over 1307m, 3.5 len behind Coumshingaun with 54kg at $21. Making up the numbers on recent form.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/14 | 08/06/2025 | 247 | MHDLE 4 | $23,650.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | GY | A McCurtin | 73kg | 3:59.70 | - | 0 |
| 40.8L | $67.00 |
10/12 | 04/10/2024 | 10 | MDN 3U | $21,680.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Wayne Hassett | 58.5kg | 1:26.42 | - | 1 |
| 9.8L | $11.00 |
12/12 | 24/09/2024 | 52 | HCP 3U | $22,550.00 | Listowel | 1408m | Y | Wayne Hassett | 57.5kg | 1:30.26 | - | 11 |
| 12.0L | $8.50 |
6/14 | 03/08/2024 | 5 | HCP 3U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 1408m | Soft | Wayne Hassett | 59kg | 1:31.18 | - | 10 |
| 3.3L | $8.00 |
3/15 | 29/07/2024 | 45 | HCP 3 | $29,480.00 | Galway | 1408m | Y | Wayne Hassett | 58kg | 1:30.34 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
5/10 | 14/06/2024 | 12 | HCP 3 | $20,810.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | Good | Declan McDonogh | 60kg | 1:13.82 | - | 5 |
| 4.8L | $7.50 |
3/13 | 02/06/2024 | 37 | HCP 3U | $21,680.00 | Listowel | 1307m | Good | Wayne Hassett | 54kg | 1:19.58 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $21.00 |
6/11 | 26/04/2024 | 257 | MDN 3U | $21,680.00 | Cork | 2011m | Soft | Gavin Ryan | 59.5kg | 2:17.10 | - | 7 |
| 13.5L | $67.00 |
10/11 | 13/08/2023 | 18 | NOV 2 | $54,450.00 | Windsor | 1609m | Good Firm | Ryan Sexton | 60kg | 1:46.26 | - | 8 |
| 17.8L | $15.00 |
3/11 | 26/07/2023 | - | MDN 2 | $13,610.00 | Catterick Bridge | 1408m | Good | Ryan Sexton | 59kg | 1:25.83 | - | 9 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |

Jockey: A Leahy
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
He is resuming after a nine months break. Finished off last preparation 6 of 7 runners at Punchestown October 15 over 3218m, 73 len behind Action Plan with 66kg at $126. First ever race start 11 of 15 runners at Gowran Park October 5 over 3218m, 63 len behind Solar Falcon with 66.5kg at $151. Looks tested again.
Last Starts 264 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/7 | 15/10/2024 | 10 | HDLE 3 | $24,280.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Good | Paddy Hanlon | 66kg | 3:46.50 | - | 0 |
| 73.3L | $126.00 |
11/15 | 05/10/2024 | - | MHDLE 3 | $21,820.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Good | Harry Sexton | 66.5kg | 3:55.80 | - | 0 |
| 63.8L | $151.00 |

Jockey: P Hanlon
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 33 days. Last outing finished eighth of 15 runners at Listowel on June 2 over 3218m, 31 len behind Day Trader with 70kg at $81. Start before finished 13th of 14 starters at Killarney on May 11 over 3419m, 58 len behind Autumn Twist with 70kg at $101. Hard to have on that form.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/15 | 02/06/2025 | 22 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Listowel | 3218m | Good | Paddy Hanlon | 70kg | 3:58.40 | - | 0 |
| 31.5L | $81.00 |
13/14 | 11/05/2025 | 29 | HDLE MDN 4 | $17,340.00 | Killarney | 3419m | Good | Paddy Hanlon | 70kg | 4:27.50 | - | 0 |
| 58.5L | $101.00 |
8/9 | 12/04/2025 | 187 | MHDLE 4 | $17,340.00 | Bellewstown | 3419m | Good | Cian Quirke | 71.5kg | 4:13.40 | - | 0 |
| 47.3L | $21.00 |
9/9 | 07/10/2024 | 40 | HCP 3U | $19,600.00 | Yarmouth | 1609m | Soft | Callum Shepherd | 61kg | 1:39.97 | - | 8 |
| 47.5L | $26.00 |
7/8 | 28/08/2024 | 79 | HCP 3 | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Callum Shepherd | 61kg | 2:18.69 | - | 5 |
| 7.3L | $15.00 |
15/15 | 10/06/2024 | 20 | APP NOV 3U | $14,520.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good Firm | William Buick | 61.5kg | 2:04.28 | - | 14 |
| 162.8L | $15.00 |
7/12 | 21/05/2024 | 19 | WFA NOV 3U | $12,920.00 | Nottingham | 2057m | Good | William Buick | 61kg | 2:14.10 | - | 4 |
| 5.6L | $2.88 |
1/8 | 02/05/2024 | - | NOV 3U | $14,520.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Ross Coakley | 57.5kg | 2:07.45 | - | 4 |
| 1.0L | $7.50 |

Jockey: J P O'sullivan
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished 11th of 21 starters at Punchestown on June 7 over 3822m, 76 len behind Sysko carrying 71kg at $201. The start before that; finished ninth of 10 runners at Down Royal on May 5 over 3520m, 16 len behind Flying Trix with 71kg at $126. Only has minor claims. Prepared to risk here.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/21 | 07/06/2025 | 33 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | GY | Gary Noonan | 71kg | 4:39.20 | - | 0 |
| 76.5L | $201.00 |
9/10 | 05/05/2025 | 13 | FLAT 4 | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 3520m | Good | S R Hamilton | 71kg | 4:06.30 | - | 0 |
| 16.8L | $126.00 |
22/24 | 22/04/2025 | - | MHDLE 4U | $29,130.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Soft | Kevin Sexton | 71.5kg | 5:05.00 | - | 0 |
| 88.5L | $151.00 |

Jockey: I Ryan
Weight: 66.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up. First race start finished seventh of 9 runners at this track on April 12 over 3419m, 38 len behind Chortal with 63kg at $67. Went for a break before returning finished seventh of 10 starters at Kilbeggan on June 16 over 3822m, 38 len behind Emily Love carrying 63kg at $301. Hard to get excited about without substantial improvement.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/10 | 16/06/2025 | 65 | HDLE M 4U | $19,940.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | Good | Ivan Ryan | 63kg | 4:32.60 | - | 0 |
| 38.5L | $301.00 |
7/9 | 12/04/2025 | - | MHDLE 4 | $17,340.00 | Bellewstown | 3419m | Good | I Ryan | 63kg | 4:13.40 | - | 0 |
| 38.3L | $67.00 |