We have 8 runners in Bellewstown today;
In the first race, the novice hurdle, we run CHORTAL. A winner over course and distance back in April, this looks a prime opportunity to add another string to his bow. Jack Kennedy rides.
COMSMOS D’AINAY is a non runner in the maiden hurdle having run in Tipperary on Thursday.
We saddle two in the valuable handicap hurdle. BOWENSONFIRE is a consistent sort having been placed in all of his starts over hurdles. He won his handicap on debut at Tramore at the end of May before finishing 3rd in Downpatrick last time out. He’s a progressive sort who looks in with a good chance again today under Jack Kennedy. RAYDAMANN was 5th on handicap debut last time out and carries a nice low weight here today. Another who can’t be ruled out of finishing in the frame. Danny Gilligan rides.
In the mares maiden hurdle we run two. FILLUSIN sets the standard here with an official rating of 110. Second last time out on her seasonal reappearance, she will have come on for that run and will hopefully get on the scoreboard today under Jack Kennedy. MILESFROMTHEHONK ran respectably on her racecourse debut to finish 7th in a 17 runner field and should take a step forward from the effort. Kevin Sexton rides.
In the 3 mile handicap hurdle we run Howdoyalikeherhome and Boston Jury. HOWDOYALIKEHERHOME has solid form over 2m4f and won a novice handicap hurdle over 2m6f. He was well held the last day when stepping up in trip but will hopefully show a better account of himself here with Danny Gilligan in the plate. BOSTON JURY steps up in trip to 3m for the first time. Third last time out over 2m6f, he should appreciate the extended trip and is the mount of Jack Kennedy.
Our final runner of the day is STEDE BONNET in the bumper. Second on his racecourse debut, he followed up that performance with a win last time out in Clonmel. He will be bumping into Minella Emperor again today but we’re hoping he can reverse the Kilbeggan form and add another victory to his CV. Josh Williamson takes the ride and claims a useful 7lb.