Bellewstown
Today, October 2, 2024Flat7fGood Soft
Verdict
Verdict
PROLEEK PRINCE has been steadily progressive since being switched to handicaps and he's fancied to follow up his breakthrough success at Punchestown last month at the chief expense of Copie Conforme, who is 2-2 at this course but may have to settle for silver this time. The Bog Bank, who boasts 4 C&D wins and was successful here again just over 5 weeks ago, completes the shortlist.
Proleek Prince
Copie Conforme
The Bog Bank
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
- 1. Copie ConformeJ: Jack ClearyT: Kevin Prendergast, IrelandF: 45371261
- Price History:
- 3.50
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 74
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
VerdictResumed progress to land a second course victory in 15-runner handicap here (8f, good to soft, 10/3) just over 5 weeks ago, leading under 2f out. 7 lb rise to contend with but has to be considered at this venue (2-2 currently). - 2. Proleek PrinceJ: S. CoenT: M. M. Rice, IrelandF: 067-8631
- Price History:
- 3.75
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 72
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictSteadily progressed with each run since the switch to handicaps and finally got off the mark in 14-runner handicap at Punchestown (8.1f, good, 8/1) just over 2 weeks ago, having run of race. May yet have more to offer so expected to be bang there. - 7. The Bog BankJ: Alyse Jane ClarkeT: T. G. McCourt, IrelandF: 06741351
- Price History:
- 6.00
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 67
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
Verdict4-time C&D winner. 4/1, career best when winning 15-runner handicap at this course (8f, good to soft) just over 5 weeks ago, staying on to lead well inside final 1f. 7 lb higher but folly to ignore given her track record. 
5. Polar BearJ: K. G. KennedyT: Mrs J. Harrington, IrelandF: 50746749- Price History:
- 7.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 68
- Days Since Last Run:
- 16
VerdictCourse winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 11/1, below form on his first start away from the turf when ninth of 10 in handicap at Laytown (6f) 16 days ago, slowly away. Significantly back up in trip. Can make presence felt back in headgear.
8. GivemehoperosaJ: R. M. MulliganT: Jack W. Davison, IrelandF: 9031-4000- Price History:
- 13.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 66
- Days Since Last Run:
- 43
Verdict15/2, shaped as if amiss after 13 weeks off when tailed-off last of 14 in handicap at Roscommon (7.5f, heavy) just over 6 weeks ago (reportedly coughing and distressed post race). Must bounce back.
3. LustJ: S. P. BirdT: Michael Mulvany, IrelandF: 847-05007- Price History:
- 15.00
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-13
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 71
- Days Since Last Run:
- 15
VerdictContinues to fall in the weights without showing any sign of taking advantage, better placed than most when 5 lengths seventh of 14 to Proleek Prince in handicap (40/1) at Punchestown (8.1f, good) just over 2 weeks ago. Dropped another 3 lb.
4. Mile EndJ: D. S. O'SullivanT: Ciaran Murphy, IrelandF: 9656-6000- Price History:
- 29.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 70
- Days Since Last Run:
- 60
VerdictFared little better when tenth of 14 in handicap at Galway (7f, soft, 33/1) a couple of months ago. Not easy to make a case for.- Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite
Non-Runners
6. Rhythm KingJ: J. PietropaoloT: Mark Fahey, IrelandF: 69190-000- Price History:
- 9.00
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 68
- Days Since Last Run:
- 149
VerdictC&D winner. 50/1, always behind when nineteenth of 20 in handicap at the Curragh (7f, soft) 5 months ago. Watching brief advised.- The Field