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19:18 Bellewstown

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John Purfield Memorial Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 2m 1f 40y
  • 16 runners
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Bellewstown

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 809-87

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict

Point winner in April; not a big price on his first two starts in handicaps at Cork and Downpatrick; appeared not to stay 2m6f on the second occasion; worth considering

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1st

3

28th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 40y

19:18 Bellewstown

Due Course

11st 9lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

prominent

5/1

7th

4

15th Jul 2024

Good

2m 5f 185y

17:30 Downpatrick

Due Course

11st 10lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Point winner was weak in the market, albeit favourite on recent stable debut when eighth on handicap debut at Cork; looks fair to say capable of better but also looks open to attack here.

14/1

9/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: /3645P

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict

0-10 over hurdles; had been running respectably after returning from an absence before pulling up at Wexford earlier this month (jockey reported she never travelled); hard to be confident after that showing but place chance if bouncing back.

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10th

10

(11)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:35 Gowran Park

Hollow Spark

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: James M Barcoe

Modest maiden over hurdles and in bumpers; eye-catching jockey booking and ground fine but she is probably best watched on her first Flat start.

16/1

2nd

13

28th Aug 2024

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2m 1f 40y

19:18 Bellewstown

Hollow Spark

10st 13lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: James M Barcoe

soon led, prominent after 2nd

9/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 6-0485

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 13lb

11 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict

Has been running creditably off this mark lately; needs to find extra but her trainer has a great record with older horses.

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

12

28th Aug 2024

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2m 1f 40y

19:18 Bellewstown

Cottage Artist

10st 13lb

J: G B Noonan

T: V T O’Brien

Has been running creditably off this mark lately; needs to find extra but her trainer has a great record with older horses.

10/1

5th

15

12th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 165y

18:53 Ballinrobe

Cottage Artist

11st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: V T O’Brien

Fourth in a Cork handicap last month and similar form when beaten under 10l at Wexford; now 0-20 but has each-way claims.

6/1

20/1

  • Place: £9.40

Form: 080-09

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict

Showed very little in bumpers and hurdles for Liz Doyle; no better on stable debut at Wexford; safely held by Grizabella.

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4th

11

28th Aug 2024

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2m 1f 40y

19:18 Bellewstown

A La Carte

10st 13lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Showed very little in bumpers and hurdles for Liz Doyle; no better on stable debut at Wexford; safely held by Grizabella.

20/1

9th

12

7th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 160y

17:15 Wexford

A La Carte

11st 0lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Second of two runners for yard; did not shown much in five starts for former yard, including in handicaps the last twice; stable looks to have a better chance with Grizabella; wears hood again on first run for new stable.

40/1

Form: -P5914 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict

Perhaps the most appealing of these on recent evidence; has shown useful form at Wexford; won on penultimate start, beating Bella Be Good who puts the form to the test in the first division; fourth off her revised mark three weeks ago.

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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

4th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:45 Kilbeggan

Grizabella

11st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Wexford win in July came off lowly 80 mark, hasn't really got home off higher mark twice since; bit to find.

12/1

5th

5

28th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 40y

19:18 Bellewstown

Grizabella

11st 5lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Perhaps the most appealing of these on recent evidence; has shown useful form at Wexford; won on penultimate start, beating Bella Be Good who puts the form to the test in the first division; fourth off her revised mark three weeks ago.

7/2

Form: 7/062-

Last run: 246 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict

Three Flat wins, including at this track in August 2019; no furher success since October 2021; 0-17 over hurdles; absent since second in a handicap hurdle at Down Royal last December; each-way chance if fit and ready.

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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

28th Aug 2024

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2m 1f 40y

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Malbas

12st 0lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Three Flat wins, including at this track in August 2019; no furher success since October 2021; 0-17 over hurdles; absent since second in a handicap hurdle at Down Royal last December; each-way chance if fit and ready.

5/1

Form: 8/5/7-

Last run: 452 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict

Two good runs on the Flat (at Limerick and Roscommon) before a disappointing display at Cork 12 days ago; of some interest as an unexposed type over hurdles.

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

28th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 40y

19:18 Bellewstown

Leviosa

11st 2lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Seamus Fahey

Two good runs on the Flat (at Limerick and Roscommon) before a disappointing display at Cork 12 days ago; of some interest as an unexposed type over hurdles.

8/1

13th

13

(20)

16th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 205y

19:32 Cork

Leviosa

9st 0lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Seamus Fahey

Poor strike-rate but placed the last twice and the 7.5f last time was probably on the sharp side; could go well off a fair mark.

10/1

Form: 0000

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict

Big price when down the field on handicap debut at Ballinrobe (Cottage Artist fifth); trainer/rider combination merits respect, nothing else to inspire confidence.

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8th

4

28th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 40y

19:18 Bellewstown

Lucky Junior

11st 8lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Robert Tyner

Big price when down the field on handicap debut at Ballinrobe (Cottage Artist fifth); trainer/rider combination merits respect, nothing else to inspire confidence.

20/1

10th

5

12th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 165y

18:53 Ballinrobe

Lucky Junior

11st 10lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Robert Tyner

Handicap debutant who doesn't look on that good a mark after heavy defeats in maidens.

25/1

11th

12

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 150y

16:25 Wexford

Lucky Junior

11st 0lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Robert Tyner

always behind, didn't always jump with fluency

100/1

Form: 0-90

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict

Ordinary form in three maiden outings; very hard to make a case for him.

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

6

28th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 40y

19:18 Bellewstown

Medadthebookie

11st 4lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Edward Buckley

Ordinary form in three maiden outings; very hard to make a case for him.

20/1

11th

14

15th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 165y

15:15 Downpatrick

Medadthebookie

11st 0lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Edward Buckley

Finished closer at Punchestown last time but still trailed the winner (useful) by nearly 40l.

20/1

9th

14

21st May 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:25 Punchestown

Medadthebookie

11st 6lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Edward Buckley

150-1 at Fairyhouse and was always in rear; very opposable on the back of that.

100/1

Form: /FP77-

Last run: 364 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict

First hurdles run since unplaced in this race last year; two Dundalk wins in the interim, but recent AW and turf runs have been undistinguished.

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

16

28th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 40y

19:18 Bellewstown

Shining Aitch

10st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: T G McCourt

First hurdles run since unplaced in this race last year; two Dundalk wins in the interim, but recent AW and turf runs have been undistinguished.

14/1

9th

2

(4)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Shining Aitch

10st 0lb

J: Alyse Clarke

T: T G McCourt

in touch with leaders

12/1

6th

4

(2)

24th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Naas

Shining Aitch

9st 11lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Dundalk winner earlier in the season but turf form hasn't measured up; bit to find.

16/1

14/1

Form: -70P40

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict

Placed a few times in points; some merit in a maiden hurdle fourth at Sligo; down the field in a handicap at the same venue last time; blinkered first time.

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Verdict Starting price

11th

7

28th Aug 2024

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2m 1f 40y

19:18 Bellewstown

Aill Dubh

11st 3lb

J: J J Slevin

T: M Flannery

Placed a few times in points; some merit in a maiden hurdle fourth at Sligo; down the field in a handicap at the same venue last time; blinkered first time.

14/1

10th

14

21st Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 1f 93y

17:38 Sligo

Aill Dubh

10st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: M Flannery

Placed a few times in points; there was some merit in a maiden hurdle fourth over 2m4f here last time; needs more.

25/1

4th

3

8th Aug 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

19:05 Sligo

Aill Dubh

11st 4lb

J: Ambrose McCurtin

T: M Flannery

Mayo challenger was placed in points in the spring but hurdles form is modest and won't be lifting silverware here; headgear fitted.

25/1

Form: 0-6500

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict

Two moderate runs at Cork since a respectable fifth at Tramore in May; first time tongue-tie may help his cause.

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

10

28th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 40y

19:18 Bellewstown

The Border Boy

11st 2lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Sean Aherne

Two moderate runs at Cork since a respectable fifth at Tramore in May; first time tongue-tie may help his cause.

10/1

11th

13

5th Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 100y

16:05 Cork

The Border Boy

11st 4lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Sean Aherne

towards rear

12/1

13th

12

5th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:40 Cork

The Border Boy

11st 5lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Sean Aherne

led early

12/1

Form: /465-P

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict

Unplaced joint-favourite for a division of this race last year during her time with Tom Gibney; pulled up at Wexford (Grizabella fourth) on her first run for Harry Kelly.

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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

8

28th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 40y

19:18 Bellewstown

Neevs Dream

11st 3lb

J: Ryan Treacy

T: David Harry Kelly

Unplaced joint-favourite for a division of this race last year during her time with Tom Gibney; pulled up at Wexford (Grizabella fourth) on her first run for Harry Kelly.

10/1

6

7th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 160y

17:15 Wexford

Neevs Dream

11st 6lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: David Harry Kelly

Ran some decent races without really threatening the judge for Tom Gibney; good effort when beaten 5.75L off 89 at Wexford over 2m in March 2023 and 3lb lower now; back from almost a year off; could go well if fit on first run for new yard; wears usual tongue tie.

10/1

5th

7

30th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 37y

18:40 Bellewstown

Neevs Dream

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Thomas Gibney

towards rear of midfield, mistake 4 out, headway 3 out, no impression after 2 out

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 96-80

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict

Sister to the talented Andy Dufresne; made no impact at Cork in her first handicap. may need to pick up more experience

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2

28th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 40y

19:18 Bellewstown

Buttoned Up

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

midfield, lost position when pushed along after 4th, dropped to rear when pulled up before 5th

14/1

13th

1

5th Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 100y

15:35 Cork

Buttoned Up

12st 0lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Sister to smart Andy Dufresne showed enough promise in maidens in the Spring to warrant a look here on handicap debut.

8/1

Form: 0-00P

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict

Weak form in maidens; big price when pulled up at Wexford in her first handicap; chance is not obvious.

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14

28th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 40y

19:18 Bellewstown

Kps Ladyofknock

10st 13lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Peter Maher

Weak form in maidens; big price when pulled up at Wexford in her first handicap; chance is not obvious.

33/1

7

7th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 160y

17:45 Wexford

Kps Ladyofknock

11st 2lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Peter Maher

towards rear

20/1

10th

11

28th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 75y

17:00 Ballinrobe

Kps Ladyofknock

10st 8lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Peter Maher

In rear both recent outings although only beaten 12l at Kilbeggan last time.

14/1

Form: 0P09-7

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 13lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict

Has won twice over hurdles but a long time since he has shown worthwhile form; out of his depth in a beginners' chase at the Galway festival last time.

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15

28th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 40y

19:18 Bellewstown

Masterstonemason

10st 13lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: F Costello

dwelt start, in rear when reminder soon after start, detached when reminder after 3rd, tailed off when pulled up before 5th

33/1

7th

3

30th Jul 2024

Yielding

2m 2f 54y

17:25 Galway

Masterstonemason

11st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: F Costello

Two wins over hurdles but a long tine since he has shown worthwhile form; rated a lowly 79 after 13 starts over fences.

100/1

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Payout
Exacta €571.00
Straight Forecast €521.10
Tricast €6465.10
Trifecta €3912.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Grizabella

SPOTLIGHT:

Malbas

The Irish Sun:

Grizabella

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Malbas