Bellewstown Race 7 - Seamus Mulvaney Bookmaker, Crockafotha (Q.r.) Race
LARK IN THE MORNIN (1) missed the frame resuming from a spell last start over 2816m at Curragh, beaten 13L. This is a more suitable and rates a key runner. THE MEDIATOR (2) doesn't win out of turn scoring just three times from thirty attempts. Was again denied in latest finding one better attempting 2414m at Curragh. Steps up a level and sure to play a feature role. WESTON (7) returns from a spell of three-and-a-half months. Safely held at the only appearance last prep when fifth tackling 2816m at Navan. One to consider. INTENSE APPROACH (4) didn't have an impact on his last run before going for a spell when sixteenth contesting the 4123m G2 THE GOLDEN MILLER at Cheltenham. Definite top-three chance.

Jockey: Mr P W Mullins
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Freshened for 39 days. Last outing 16th of 24 at Curragh on May 24 over 2816m, 13 len behind Westminster Moon carrying 65kg at $21. At only start last preparation won by a head at Listowel September 26 over 2816m defeating Jetara carrying 71.5kg at $4.30. Strips fitter and open to plenty of improvement.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/24 | 24/05/2026 | 240 | HCP 4U | $52,970.00 | Curragh | 2816m | Good | Joseph Sheridan | 65kg | 2:57.91 | - | 20 |
| 13.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/11 | 26/09/2025 | 85 | 4U | $26,880.00 | Listowel | 2816m | GY | J L Gleeson | 71.5kg | 3:30.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $4.33 |
| 1/5 | 03/07/2025 | 32 | 4U | $28,210.00 | Bellewstown | 2514m | Good | J L Gleeson | 70kg | 2:46.39 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $1.36 |
| 3/9 | 01/06/2025 | 33 | 4U | $25,150.00 | Listowel | 2715m | Good | Aine O'connor | 70kg | 3:04.42 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.75 |
| 9/17 | 29/04/2025 | 46 | LR OPEN 4U | $86,720.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | D J Mullins | 67.5kg | 4:02.80 | - | 0 |
| 13.8L | $5.00 |
| 14/16 | 14/03/2025 | 77 | HCP HDLE 5U | $197,610.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Good Soft | J J Slevin | 67kg | 4:05.57 | 10-8-14 | 0 |
| 9.8L | $6.50 |
| 7/19 | 27/12/2024 | 230 | HDLE HCP 4U | $52,030.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | J J Slevin | 70.5kg | 3:53.80 | - | 0 |
| 9.5L | $6.50 |
| 5/17 | 11/05/2024 | 60 | HCP HDLE 4U | $147,600.00 | Haydock Park | 3149m | Good | J J Slevin | 70.5kg | 3:41.52 | 7-4-5 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/22 | 12/03/2024 | 57 | JHDLE HCP 4 | $151,550.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Heavy | J J Slevin | 70kg | 4:19.49 | 10-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/18 | 15/01/2024 | 19 | MHDLE 4 | $21,680.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Soft | J J Slevin | 73kg | 4:19.80 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $4.00 |
| 6/19 | 27/12/2023 | 32 | MHDLE 3 | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Heavy | J J Slevin | 70kg | 4:16.10 | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Ms Claire E O'Ryan
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 3rd in a small field at Listowel on May 31 over 2715m, 8 len behind Ndaawi with 69kg at $21. Second run from a spell 2nd of 13 at Curragh on June 26 over 2414m, 0.8 len behind San Andreas with 77.5kg at $6. Main contender.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 26/06/2026 | 26 | 3U | $170.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Good Firm | 77.5kg | 2:38.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 | |
| 3/6 | 31/05/2026 | 222 | 4U | $27,570.00 | Listowel | 2715m | Good | C E O'ryan | 69kg | 3:08.68 | - | 7 |
| 8.5L | $21.00 |
| 3/12 | 21/10/2025 | 17 | APP 3U | $38,370.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Heavy | Josh Halford | 73kg | 2:46.29 | - | 8 |
| 4.8L | $41.00 |
| 3/15 | 04/10/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $36,420.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Soft | Hannah Smullen | 69.5kg | 2:46.69 | - | 2 |
| 2.8L | $23.00 |
| 1/12 | 11/09/2025 | 12 | HCP 4U | $20,810.00 | Clonmel | 3319m | Soft | Josh Halford | 75.5kg | 3:57.43 | - | 4 |
| 2.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/21 | 30/08/2025 | 39 | 4U | $170.00 | Curragh | 2414m | GY | Tara Moneypenny | 77.5kg | 2:34.06 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 22/07/2025 | 29 | HDLE HCP 4U | $25,150.00 | Ballinrobe | 3520m | Good | Sam Ewing | 72kg | 4:11.10 | - | 0 |
| 47.0L | $8.50 |
| 9/14 | 23/06/2025 | 29 | HCP 4U | $26,010.00 | Ballinrobe | 2615m | GY | Chris Hayes | 63kg | 2:56.38 | - | 9 |
| 18.0L | $23.00 |
| 16/20 | 25/05/2025 | 190 | HCP 4U | $45,090.00 | Curragh | 2816m | Good | Keithen Kennedy | 51.5kg | 3:00.26 | - | 14 |
| 17.8L | $26.00 |
| 14/15 | 16/11/2024 | 11 | HDLE HCP 4U | $30,590.00 | Navan | 3218m | GY | Sam Ewing | 69.5kg | 3:59.50 | - | 0 |
| 55.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/13 | 05/11/2024 | 20 | MHDLE 5U | $18,210.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | Good | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 3:55.80 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $1.73 |

Jockey: Miss Georgie Benson
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 37-day let-up. At the latest run won by 1.5 len at Ballinrobe May 26 over 3218m defeating Mary's Pride with 73kg at $10. The race before that 10th of 15 at this track on April 18 over 4828m, 42 len behind Midleton Rare with 74kg at $6. Has not raced for five-and-a-half weeks and will find this tougher.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 26/05/2026 | 38 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Ballinrobe | 3218m | Good | Danny Gilligan | 73kg | 4:06.40 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
| 10/15 | 18/04/2026 | 44 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Bellewstown | 4828m | Y | D Doyle | 74kg | 6:03.50 | - | 0 |
| 42.8L | $6.00 |
| 0/13 | 05/03/2026 | 29 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Thurles | 4626m | SH | T O'connor | 71kg | 6:46.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 04/02/2026 | 83 | MHDLE 4U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | SH | T O'connor | 72kg | 5:04.90 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $4.33 |
| 7/21 | 13/11/2025 | 9 | MHDLE 4U | $22,700.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Heavy | Ricky Doyle | 75.5kg | 4:03.40 | - | 0 |
| 51.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/16 | 04/11/2025 | 186 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SH | Austin Gordon | 68.5kg | 4:22.60 | - | 0 |
| 13.3L | $13.00 |
| 14/22 | 02/05/2025 | 55 | FLAT 57 | $26,010.00 | Punchestown | 3822m | Y | Raymond William Barron | 74kg | 4:35.20 | - | 0 |
| 80.8L | $81.00 |
| 3/20 | 08/03/2025 | 314 | MHDLE 45 | $22,830.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Soft | Ricky Doyle | 75.5kg | 4:35.60 | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $19.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Good | P A King | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Ms L A Byrne
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of four months. Finished off last campaign 16th of 18 at Cheltenham in the G2 THE GOLDEN MILLER March 12 over 4123m, 58 len behind Meetmebythesea with 67kg at $81. First up last campaign failed to finish at Musselburgh February 1 over 4123m. Can return with a bold run.
Last Starts 112 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/18 | 12/03/2026 | 12 | G2 OPEN 5U | $226,870.00 | Cheltenham | 4123m | Good | Alex Harvey | 67kg | 5:10.84 | - | 0 |
| 58.8L | $81.00 |
| 5/5 | 28/02/2026 | 27 | G3 OPEN 5U | $63,700.00 | Navan | 3218m | Heavy | D J O'keeffe | 70.5kg | 4:33.00 | - | 0 |
| 47.8L | $51.00 |
| 0/6 | 01/02/2026 | 99 | STPLE HCP 5U | $54,450.00 | Musselburgh | 4123m | Good Soft | Alex Harvey | 73kg | 5:11.23 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/7 | 25/10/2025 | 85 | CHSE 5U | $72,600.00 | Cheltenham | 5029m | Good | Alex Harvey | 73kg | 6:27.47 | 1-4-5 | 0 |
| 21.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/16 | 01/08/2025 | 100 | STPL 5U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 4526m | Good | Alex Harvey | 73kg | 5:43.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $7.50 |
| 8/14 | 23/04/2025 | 40 | LR HDLE HUNT 5U | $72,600.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 72kg | 6:02.57 | 1-3-8 | 0 |
| 20.8L | $10.00 |
| 0/20 | 14/03/2025 | 41 | G1 OPEN 5U | $269,470.00 | Cheltenham | 4828m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 73kg | 5:57.13 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/5 | 01/02/2025 | 98 | HDLE 5U | $36,300.00 | Musselburgh | 4828m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 73.5kg | 5:44.88 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $2.25 |
| 1/5 | 26/10/2024 | 15 | HDLE 4U | $34,250.00 | Cheltenham | 4828m | Good | Harry Cobden | 73.5kg | 5:51.38 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 11/10/2024 | 23 | G2 OPEN 4U | $90,750.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Soft | Harry Cobden | 70kg | 4:45.67 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 18/09/2024 | 23 | HDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Kelso | 4224m | Good | Alex Harvey | 71kg | 5:04.91 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $1.33 |

Jockey: Miss Sarah Leahy
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after eight months ran second last of 9 at Limerick on May 28 over 4023m, slow going 85 len behind Minella Diamond carrying 71.5kg at $23. Previously second-up 7th of 14 at Kilbeggan on April 24 2025 over 3118m, 17 len behind Malbay Madness with 73.5kg at $15. Yet to score second up and others are preferred.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 28/05/2026 | 244 | HDLE HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Limerick | 4023m | Soft | Gary Noonan | 71.5kg | 5:07.40 | - | 0 |
| 85.5L | $23.00 |
| 9/16 | 26/09/2025 | 28 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,220.00 | Listowel | 3621m | GY | Caragh Monaghan | 70.5kg | 4:36.70 | - | 0 |
| 28.5L | $17.00 |
| 10/13 | 29/08/2025 | 13 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Down Royal | 3520m | Good Firm | Danny Gilligan | 73kg | 3:59.60 | - | 0 |
| 9.8L | $15.00 |
| 8/9 | 16/08/2025 | 22 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Tramore | 3218m | GY | Chris Hayes | 57kg | 3:45.22 | - | 2 |
| 11.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/13 | 25/07/2025 | 8 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Kilbeggan | 3822m | GY | Jake Coen | 71.5kg | 4:42.70 | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $7.50 |
| 1/13 | 17/07/2025 | 61 | HDLE HCP 4U | $23,410.00 | Killarney | 4123m | YS | Jake Coen | 70.5kg | 5:11.60 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/14 | 17/05/2025 | 14 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Wexford | 3419m | Good | P Byrnes | 76kg | 4:20.60 | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $23.00 |
| 8/19 | 03/05/2025 | 9 | 4U | $170.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Y | Sarah Leahy | 77.5kg | 4:00.00 | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $67.00 |
| 7/14 | 24/04/2025 | 53 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Kilbeggan | 3118m | GY | Danny Gilligan | 73.5kg | 3:48.60 | - | 0 |
| 17.3L | $15.00 |
| 11/17 | 02/03/2025 | 64 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | Y | P Byrnes | 73.5kg | 3:58.08 | - | 0 |
| 22.8L | $67.00 |
| 18/23 | 28/12/2024 | 72 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 4023m | Y | Carl Millar | 70.5kg | 4:57.60 | - | 0 |
| 55.0L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Mr C G Ryan
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 8th of 12 at Down Royal on June 20 over 2112m, slow going 19 len behind Albatala with 52kg at $51. Before that 10th of 14 at Navan on June 7 over 2615m, 15 len behind Jurality carrying 52kg at $126. Not going well and others rate better.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 20/06/2026 | 13 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 2112m | Soft | Shay Wallace | 52kg | 2:21.39 | - | 15 |
| 19.0L | $51.00 |
| 10/14 | 07/06/2026 | 7 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Navan | 2615m | Good | Jimmy Dalton | 52kg | 2:51.73 | - | 1 |
| 15.3L | $126.00 |
| 6/6 | 31/05/2026 | 216 | 4U | $27,570.00 | Listowel | 2715m | Good | C G Ryan | 66.5kg | 3:08.68 | - | 4 |
| 35.5L | $201.00 |
| 15/18 | 27/10/2025 | 31 | HCP 3U | $19,180.00 | Galway | 2414m | Heavy | Alan Casey | 52kg | 2:52.57 | - | 21 |
| 35.3L | $101.00 |
| 11/11 | 26/09/2025 | 15 | 4U | $26,880.00 | Listowel | 2816m | GY | Shirley Hunter | 66.5kg | 3:30.30 | - | 0 |
| 34.3L | $301.00 |
| 11/11 | 11/09/2025 | 102 | HCP 4U | $20,810.00 | Clonmel | 3319m | Soft | Shirley Hunter | 66.5kg | 3:59.43 | - | 5 |
| 67.8L | $67.00 |
| 7/9 | 01/06/2025 | 216 | 4U | $25,150.00 | Listowel | 2715m | Good | Kerrie Gillespie | 66.5kg | 3:04.42 | - | 3 |
| 11.8L | $151.00 |
| 8/18 | 28/10/2024 | 6 | HCP 3U | $18,210.00 | Galway | 2414m | Heavy | Jimmy Dalton | 51.5kg | 2:51.12 | - | 16 |
| 22.5L | $81.00 |
| 9/20 | 22/10/2024 | 2 | HCP 3U | $36,360.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Y | Jimmy Dalton | 49.5kg | 2:10.83 | - | 4 |
| 6.0L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 20/10/2024 | 64 | HCP 3U | $26,010.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Heavy | Nathan Crosse | 54kg | 1:38.38 | - | 7 |
| 12.8L | $126.00 |
| 25/28 | 17/08/2024 | 80 | HCP 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good Firm | Nathan Crosse | 56kg | 1:23.96 | - | 17 |
| 18.3L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Mr L P Shanahan
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 5th of 11 at Navan on March 30 over 2816m, on a wet track; 10 len behind Mordor carrying 54.5kg at $29. When resuming last campaign ran second last of 11 at Limerick on October 18 over 3319m, 31 len behind Matt Connor with 71kg at $4.30. Worth including.
Last Starts 94 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 30/03/2026 | 163 | HCP 4U | $44,220.00 | Navan | 2816m | Heavy | W M Lordan | 54.5kg | 3:23.65 | - | 8 |
| 10.3L | $29.00 |
| 10/11 | 18/10/2025 | 78 | HDLE HCP 3U | $19,940.00 | Limerick | 3319m | Y | D J O'keeffe | 71kg | 4:23.80 | - | 0 |
| 31.0L | $4.33 |
| 17/18 | 01/08/2025 | 4 | HCP 3U | $190,770.00 | Galway | 2414m | Y | Gavin Ryan | 56.5kg | 2:38.99 | - | 16 |
| 21.0L | $41.00 |
| 15/20 | 28/07/2025 | 25 | HCP 4U | $190,770.00 | Galway | 3419m | Y | L P Shanahan | 67.5kg | 3:51.50 | - | 9 |
| 17.5L | $41.00 |
| 3/5 | 03/07/2025 | 73 | 4U | $28,210.00 | Bellewstown | 2514m | Good | D Doyle | 67.5kg | 2:46.39 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/14 | 21/04/2025 | 36 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $34,690.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SH | C P McNamara | 63.5kg | 4:20.80 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |
| 19/27 | 16/03/2025 | 21 | HCP 4U | $173,430.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Soft | Seamie Heffernan | 59kg | 1:47.08 | - | 12 |
| 19.5L | $81.00 |
| 11/20 | 23/02/2025 | 33 | MHDLE 5U | $20,810.00 | Naas | 3118m | Heavy | Sean Flanagan | 75.5kg | 4:24.00 | - | 0 |
| 34.0L | $126.00 |
| 10/15 | 21/01/2025 | 9 | MHDLE 5U | $17,340.00 | Down Royal | 3419m | GY | Sean Flanagan | 75.5kg | 4:09.07 | - | 0 |
| 42.8L | $126.00 |
| 12/21 | 12/01/2025 | 14 | MHDLE 5U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3419m | Soft | Sean Flanagan | 75.5kg | 4:27.10 | - | 0 |
| 55.0L | $251.00 |
| 99/10 | 29/12/2024 | 87 | MHDLE 5U | $27,540.00 | Leopardstown | 4023m | GY | Ricky Doyle | 75.5kg | 4:53.20 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $81.00 |