Our Bellewstown racing tips cover all 8 races on the card today, Tuesday 25th August 2026. The action gets underway at 16:20 and runs through to 20:02, with going reported as GOOD TO YIELDING.
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Harry’s Hill boasts a 66.67% strike rate from 3 runs at the track, Megan Telford-Kelly has been in fine form here with 2 wins from 3 rides, Martin Hassett’s yard sends out runners with a 28.57% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
Tipster Performance at Bellewstown
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Bellewstown over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Flanagan | Irish Daily Star | 10 | 2 | 20% | 60% |
| The Irish Sun | The Irish Sun | 14 | 1 | 7.14% | 42.86% |
16:20 – Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden
Race Details: 7f | | Going: GOOD TO YIELDING | | flat
This doesn’t look a vintage maiden but it does have a solid enough shape at the head of the market. Karrygrant has been knocking on the door in better style than most of these and sets the obvious standard on a mark of 92, while Camino Lad has already shown enough in three runs to suggest a race like this is well within range. Star Of Beauty is another with consistent placed form and shouldn’t be underestimated if getting a smooth run. Behind those, the depth is much thinner and several arrive with either modest ratings or very little encouragement on paper. In a 15-runner maiden over 7f, track position and professionalism will matter, but this looks more about proven form than hidden dark horses.
Top Selections
1. Karrygrant – 6/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Ben Coen | Trainer: J P Murtagh | Form: 245323 | Rating: 92 | Topspeed: 77
Karrygrant is becoming expensive to follow if you’ve kept the faith, but this looks a very fair opportunity to finally get off the mark. The bare numbers are strong for this level: a 92 rating is the best in the field and the recent form string says he keeps running his race. He has the tactical pace for 7f and, crucially, he has achieved his figures against better opposition than most of these have faced. Ben Coen is an eye-catching booking for a yard that places them sensibly, and even from stall 15 he still looks the one they all have to beat. At 6/4, he’s short enough, but hard to oppose. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Star Of Beauty – 9/2 with Paddy Power
Jockey: W J Lee | Trainer: K J Condon | Form: 502236 | Rating: 87 | Topspeed: 76
Star Of Beauty makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race where a lot of the opposition have questions to answer. She has been holding her form well, her mark of 87 puts her firmly among the leading established runners, and that Topspeed figure of 76 says she’s not far off the favourite on raw ability. The latest sixth isn’t flashy, but her overall profile is solid and she has repeatedly shown she can be competitive in this grade. W J Lee is a positive name to see aboard and stall 6 gives her options. At 9/2, she looks the value alternative if Karrygrant finds one too good again. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Karrygrant is the straightforward win play and the one with the clearest form claims. For those looking for a bit more juice, Star Of Beauty appeals as the each-way punt in a 15-runner field with three places on offer. Camino Lad is the obvious danger, while Mosel is the one who could improve most from limited evidence.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigerbad | 100/1 | 110/1 | 110/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 110/1 (Betfair) |
| Camino Lad | 2/1 | 15/8 | 2/1 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Caption This | 66/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Karrygrant | 6/4 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 5/4 | 6/4 (Bet365) |
| Willofthepeople | 10/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Misneach Sile | 40/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Mosel | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Orphanina | 25/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Peshwari Nan | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Salamina | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Star Of Beauty | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Sweetie Too | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Tax Me Later | 40/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Betfair) |
| Whatsin The Stars | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Bet365) |
| Wooloongabba | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Bet365) |
16:55 – Ploughman Bar & Grill Handicap (Div I)
Race Details: 7f | | Going: GOOD TO YIELDING | | flat
This is the sort of big-field Bellewstown handicap where the market can easily latch onto the obvious one, but there are a few with similar claims if things fall right. Launch Time heads the betting after a recent win and a fair effort in defeat last time, while Draiocht arrives in solid nick and looks well suited by this trip. Brains is another with plenty of handicap form, though he is hardly hiding from the assessor now, and La Campanella has dropped to a workable racing weight if building on her latest effort. Plenty of the rest are either badly out of form or hard to trust, so this does not look a deep race for the grade, but it is still a tricky enough puzzle because several have bits of placed form that put them in the argument.
Top Selections
1. Draiocht – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Wayne Lordan | Trainer: T J O’Mara | Form: 190-43 | Rating: 63 | Topspeed: 58
Draiocht makes plenty of appeal here from a handy low draw and comes into the race on the back of two respectable efforts, the latest a third that suggested he is ready to strike again. His mark of 63 looks workable, especially as his recent Topspeed figure says he is still running to a solid level for this grade. Wayne Lordan is a positive booking in a race where position and timing matter, and this six-year-old has far fewer questions around him than most. At 9/2, he is not exactly missed, but he still looks the percentage call in a race full of unreliable types. Bet: WIN
2. La Campanella – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: James Ryan | Trainer: Gerard Keane | Form: -07547 | Rating: 64 | Topspeed: 48
La Campanella is not the most obvious one at first glance, but there was enough in her recent seventh and fourth to suggest she is edging back towards a winning run. She races here off 126, which gives her a fighting chance in a contest lacking depth, and stall 4 should help her hold a decent early position around this track. James Ryan knows how to deliver one late in these handicaps and she does not need huge improvement to get involved. At 11/2 she is short enough for an each-way play, but in a 16-runner race with four places on offer she still makes plenty of sense as the solid each-way option. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Draiocht is the win bet because he brings the most convincing recent profile and looks set for a big run from draw 3. La Campanella is the each-way play in a race where plenty can be ruled out on recent evidence, and her low weight gives her every chance of hitting the frame. Launch Time is the obvious danger, while Brains is another who could get involved if bouncing back.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch Time | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Suerte | 7/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Wegotogether | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Wellwhatshappenin | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Distillate | 9/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Betfair) |
| Heart Of Eternity | 33/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Pettus Bridge | 16/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Lohengrin | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Draiocht | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| La Campanella | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Rampage | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Tullyesker | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Bang Po | 50/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Hale Bopp | 18/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Jazz Dreamers | 28/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Brains | 6/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Rory Paddock | Rampage |
| The Irish Sun | Suerte |
17:30 – Ploughman Bar & Grill Handicap (Div II)
Race Details: 7f | | Going: GOOD TO YIELDING | | flat
This looks a proper low-grade Bellewstown handicap: competitive on paper, but hardly stacked with solid finishers. A few arrive with something to recommend them, notably Medieval Night after his recent second, Duchess Anne after shaping well from a low weight, and Givehertilxmas, who hinted at a revival when third last time. Perfect Judgement is another with claims after hitting the frame, while Land Of The Giants has been around the money often enough to be respected. The trouble is that plenty in here are either inconsistent, vulnerable, or reliant on everything dropping right. In a 15-runner 7f handicap on good to yielding ground, track position and a bit of tactical luck will matter, but this doesn’t look an especially deep contest and that gives the more reliable recent form extra weight.
Top Selections
1. Medieval Night – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: W J Lee | Trainer: Denis Gerard Hogan | Form: 304762 | Rating: 60 | Topspeed: 56
Medieval Night makes plenty of appeal in a race where trust is in short supply. He comes here off the back of a solid second, and that followed a sequence of efforts suggesting he has been knocking on the door in this sort of company. An official mark of 60 looks workable enough, and stall 5 should give W J Lee options rather than forcing his hand. Hogan’s runner isn’t thrown in, but he does at least bring current, honest handicap form to the table, which is more than can be said for a good few of these. Available at 9/2, he looks the percentage call in a race full of holes. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Duchess Anne – 11/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Ben Coen | Trainer: Mrs Denise Foster | Form: 006-42 | Rating: 60 | Topspeed: 55
Duchess Anne is the each-way play because she arrives in better nick than her overall profile might suggest. Her latest second was a clear step forward, and the run before that also hinted she was coming to hand after a quiet spell. Carrying just 125, she gets in here very lightly for a mare who is now beginning to look dangerous off 60 if building on that recent promise. Ben Coen is a notable booking in this grade and from stall 11 she should be able to slot in and attack late if they go hard enough. At 11/2 in a race paying four places, she makes obvious each-way sense. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Medieval Night is the win bet on the strength of the most convincing recent form in a race lacking dependable types. Duchess Anne is the each-way option, with her low weight and improving profile making her very attractive for place purposes. Givehertilxmas and Perfect Judgement are the two obvious dangers if building on their latest efforts.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Power | 22/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Givehertilxmas | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Dinamine | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Medieval Night | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Perfect Judgement | 5/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Land Of The Giants | 6/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Think About It | 14/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Bright Dick | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Micasso | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| Oitentinha | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Sunday Sovereign | 28/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Duchess Anne | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Master Garvey | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Monzoon | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Punt | Micasso |
18:02 – Gleeson’s Bar, Drogheda, Home Of Racing Handicap
Race Details: 7f | | Going: GOOD TO YIELDING | | flat
This is a proper Bellewstown handicap: big field, plenty with chances and not much room for error around a track that can punish poor positioning. Elusive Path is the obvious one after three solid runs and now goes handicapping for Colin Keane and Ger Lyons, but he is no secret at the prices. Dream Legend arrives on the back of two wins from his last three and is clearly thriving, while Reponse Finale has done little wrong lately and comes in with a light weight and a handy low draw. Goal Exceeded, Zaraahmando and Comfort Line also bring reliable recent form, so this is competitive rather than weak. In truth, it looks a tricky puzzle, and getting the balance right between class, draw and value will be everything.
Top Selections
1. Elusive Path – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Colin Keane | Trainer: G M Lyons | Form: 323 | Rating: 85 | Topspeed: 76
He makes plenty of appeal as the progressive one in the line-up. Those three runs of 3-2-3 suggest he has been learning his job without shirking it, and an opening mark of 85 looks fair rather than harsh for a colt from this yard. The Keane-Lyons combination in this sort of race is always worth respecting and the draw in 10 looks workable in a field of 18. He does not come here with a handicap blot stamped all over him, but he has the profile of a horse who can still step forward, and 7/2 is short enough without being impossible to back. Bet: WIN
2. Reponse Finale – 6/1 with Betfair
Jockey: | Trainer: Gavin Cromwell | Form: 084121 | Rating: 79 | Topspeed: 67
He looks the value angle in a race where several are tightly packed together. The recent form figures are hard to knock, with two wins in his last three starts, and he is still only rated 79 despite clearly being in good nick. A low draw in 3 could be a real asset if they edge towards the rail, and the 119 weight is attractive in a contest where some higher in the handicap may be forced to work harder early. Cromwell’s runner is unlikely to mind a proper test at 7f and, at 6/1, he makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race where consistency counts for plenty. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Elusive Path is the win play on the basis that he is the unexposed one and could easily have a bit in hand of 85 on handicap debut. Reponse Finale is the each-way punt at a fairer price, with his recent strike-rate and low weight making him very solid for the frame. Dream Legend and Zaraahmando are the obvious dangers if building wider bets.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glyndwr | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Betfair) |
| Exquisite Acclaim | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Goal Exceeded | 8/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Zaraahmando | 7/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Anvika | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Morehampton | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Pillar Of Hope | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Bundle Of Interest | 16/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| Elusive Path | 7/2 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Felix Somary | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Slight Of Foot | 18/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Rappell | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Goofy Gander | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Betfair) |
| Dream Legend | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Girl Bear | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Comfort Line | 7/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Betfair) |
| Gloriously Glam | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Reponse Finale | 5/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Betfair) |
18:32 – Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden
Race Details: 5f | | Going: GOOD TO YIELDING | | flat
This looks a fairly tight little Bellewstown maiden rather than a deep one, and the market has understandably latched on to the pair with the clearest form. Annie Batt sets the standard on ratings after her debut second before disappointing when sent off favourite next time, while Bit Of A Buzz has been knocking on the door repeatedly and brings the most solid body of sprint form into the race. Tango Club is less exposed than most and could easily take a step forward again, whereas Best Love has bits and pieces of form that give her an each-way squeak from a good draw. The rest need major improvement. Over 5f on this track, sharpness and track position matter plenty, so there should be no hiding place.
Top Selections
1. Bit Of A Buzz – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Gary Carroll | Trainer: Gavin Cromwell | Form: 344432 | Rating: 77 | Topspeed: 70
There is no great mystery to him now, but in a race lacking depth that is not a bad thing. Bit Of A Buzz has been running to a reliable level in defeat, and that latest second suggested he remains firmly on the boil. His Topspeed figure of 70 is one of the best pieces of hard evidence on offer here, and he has enough tactical pace for a sharp 5f if ridden positively. Gavin Cromwell’s juveniles usually know their job, and Gary Carroll is a safe pair of hands in these sprints. At 5/2, he is not a giveaway, but he does look the most dependable winner in the line-up. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Best Love – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Jessica O’Gorman | Trainer: Eddie & Patrick Harty | Form: 0U47 | Rating: 77 | Topspeed: 64
Best Love is not as obvious as the two near the top of the market, but she is interesting at the prices. Her overall profile is a bit messy, granted, yet a rating of 77 puts her right in the argument and that Topspeed mark of 64 says she has shown enough pace to be competitive in a race of this standard. Drawn in stall 1, she could get a handy run if breaking on terms, and in a field of only eight that matters. The Harty team can ready one to bounce back, and 6/1 feels fair for a filly with more upside than some of the exposed types around her. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Bit Of A Buzz is the percentage call and makes most appeal as the win bet given the consistency of his recent efforts. Best Love is the each-way punt at 6/1 in a race where only a few make serious appeal on paper. Annie Batt is the obvious danger if putting that last run behind her, while Tango Club is the unexposed one to keep on side.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bit Of A Buzz | 5/2 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Lion Of Fortune | 6/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 13/2 | 8/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Belle Island | 11/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Best Love | 6/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Magna Fortuna | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Annie Batt | 2/1 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 (Betfair) |
| Sadie Rose | 125/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 125/1 (Bet365) |
| Tango Club | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Brian Flanagan | Bit Of A Buzz |
19:02 – Gibney’s Of Gormanstown Handicap
Race Details: 5f | | Going: GOOD TO YIELDING | | flat
This is a proper Bellewstown sprint handicap: plenty with chances, very little margin for error, and the 5f trip means tactical sharpness will matter as much as raw ability. Namiid arrives in the most obvious form after a string of solid runs, while Bad Boy Rizz looks dangerously well treated for a 3yo with the best topspeed figure in the field. Prairie Girl is another with claims from a handy low draw, and Harry’s Hill comes here off a win despite being an exposed old hand by sprint standards. It doesn’t look an especially deep race, but it is a tricky one because several are closely matched on official ratings and a few lurk on dangerous weights. In short, this is competitive rather than classy, and getting the right pace angle could be everything.
Top Selections
1. Bad Boy Rizz – 6/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Shane Foley | Trainer: Ross O’Sullivan | Form: 1-2354 | Rating: 88 | Topspeed: 86
Bad Boy Rizz makes plenty of appeal in a race where the younger legs may count for a lot. His profile is solid rather than flashy this season, but those consistent efforts in stronger company than this read well enough and that topspeed mark of 86 is the standout number in the field. He’s a 3yo carrying just 137, which looks workable against older sprinters, and stall 5 should give Shane Foley options rather than force his hand. At 6/1 he looks a touch bigger than he should be for one with the class edge on the figures and the scope to bounce back from a merely respectable latest run. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Prairie Girl – 6/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Terry Casey | Trainer: Daniel James Murphy | Form: 2-1104 | Rating: 82 | Topspeed: 55
Prairie Girl is the each-way angle in a race where draw and early position could be decisive. Stall 1 is no bad place to be over this trip and her form string suggests she’s been holding her level well enough, with two wins earlier in the campaign before a respectable fourth last time. She doesn’t have the flashy speed figures of the main principals, which is the obvious concern, but she’s a reliable type who tends to run her race and this looks the sort of contest where that matters. At 6/1 with three places on offer, she makes plenty of sense as an each-way punt if getting the breaks from the inside. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Bad Boy Rizz is the win play because he brings the strongest blend of handicap mark, speed figure and upside. Prairie Girl is the each-way alternative from a handy low draw in a race that should reward pace and track position. Namiid is the obvious danger on current form, while Harry’s Hill is the one to respect if backing up his latest success.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Namiid | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Prairie Girl | 9/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 6/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Cuban Grey | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Bad Boy Rizz | 6/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 5/1 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Smoke Them Out | 20/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Buddy Batt | 18/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Treasured Royal | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Happy Henry | 6/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 15/2 (Betfair) |
| Asdana | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Betfair) |
| Bye Bye Now | 12/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Mirror Online | Cuban Grey |
| Mercury | Harry’s Hill |
| talkSPORT 2 | Harry’s Hill |
| The Data Detective | Prairie Girl |
19:32 – Dolly’s Bar & Pantry Fillies Maiden
Race Details: 1m 4f | | Going: GOOD TO YIELDING | | flat
This looks a fairly solid maiden for Bellewstown rather than a weak late-evening raffle, with the three-year-olds very much setting the standard. Zadawa, Mawhibah and Cosmetic bring the strongest recent form and all three have already shown enough to win an ordinary contest of this nature. Zadawa has the best topspeed figure in the field, Mawhibah arrives on the back of a close second and Cosmetic brings the strongest official mark. Shemiyka is the obvious older filly to consider if the younger brigade fluff their lines, while Pampar Lady has bits and pieces of form without looking obviously ahead of her mark. Over this trip on good to yielding ground, stamina and tactical positioning should matter, and this is one of those races where proven recent progress is hard to ignore.
Top Selections
1. Zadawa – 3/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Chris Hayes | Trainer: D K Weld | Form: 432 | Rating: 82 | Topspeed: 73
Zadawa makes the most appeal because she has done very little wrong and her profile suggests this longer trip can bring out a bit more again. The form figures of 432 tell a straightforward story: she is learning, holding her form and knocking on the door. An official rating of 82 is right up there in this field, and that 73 topspeed figure is the best on offer too. Weld’s fillies are rarely overfaced in races like this, and Chris Hayes is an ideal pilot when patience is needed. At 3/1 she is not a giveaway, but she still looks the percentage call in a race where solid, repeatable form may prove decisive.
Bet: WIN
2. Shemiyka – 13/2 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Colin Keane | Trainer: M D O’Callaghan | Form: 95-34 | Rating: 70 | Topspeed: 56
If you want something at a better price than the obvious three-year-old principals, Shemiyka is the each-way play. She has been shaping like a mare who can pick up a maiden of this standard, and her last two efforts, 3rd and 4th, were steps in the right direction after a break. She does not have the sexy profile of some of the younger runners, but she is battle-hardened and Colin Keane takes over, which immediately catches the eye. The rating of 70 leaves her with something to find on the figures, but in an 11-runner field at 13/2 she looks the one most likely to outrun her price if the market leaders get caught in a tactical muddle.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Zadawa is the win play on the strength of her consistent recent form and the best speed figure in the line-up. For an each-way punt, Shemiyka makes more appeal than some of the shorter-priced alternatives because she is reliable enough to hit the frame and gets a major jockey booking. Mawhibah and Cosmetic are the obvious dangers in a race where the three-year-old form looks strongest.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fraher Field | 18/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Nugentstown Sue | 100/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 100/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Pampar Lady | 12/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Shemiyka | 7/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 9/2 | 13/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Cosmetic | 9/2 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Kigalienne | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Mawhibah | 2/1 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Ocean Fire | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Ventriloquist | 80/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| Zadawa | 3/1 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
20:02 – Gibney’s Of Malahide (Q.R.) Handicap
Race Details: 2m 1f | | Going: GOOD TO YIELDING | | flat
This looks a typically messy Bellewstown amateur riders’ handicap, the sort where recent momentum counts for plenty and there are several coming here with bits of staying form that make them interesting. Boxing Great arrives on the back of a win and is the obvious one to beat despite going back up in the weights, while Day Trader and Cooley’s Mist both bring solid recent placed efforts to the table. Catalani has been knocking on the door without quite getting his head in front, and Friary Road is another with a workable profile if seeing the trip out strongly. It is not a deep race in quality, but it is competitive enough, and a clean ride over this trip on good to yielding ground could easily prove the difference.
Top Selections
1. Boxing Great – 3/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Mr P J Cawley | Trainer: Karl Thornton | Form: 1-8681 | Rating: 55 | Topspeed: 42
Boxing Great makes plenty of appeal after getting the job done last time, and in a race where lots have bits and pieces of form, he is one of the few arriving here with a recent winning edge. That latest success suggested he is thriving again, and a mark of 55 does not look beyond him if he can back it up. Mr P J Cawley takes over in the saddle and this looks the right type of contest to strike again. Available at 3/1, he is hardly a giveaway, but he is the one with the most solid current credentials and sets the standard. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Day Trader – 7/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Mr Finian Maguire | Trainer: A J Martin | Form: 06-002 | Rating: 54 | Topspeed: 41
Day Trader looks the each-way play in a race where proven resolution at the trip counts for plenty. He shaped well when runner-up last time, building on an earlier effort that hinted he was coming to the boil, and that recent 2 suggests A J Martin has him in good order now. His mark of 54 is fair enough in this company, and his figures stack up pretty well against the principals. Mr Finian Maguire is a capable booking for this sort of contest, and at 7/1 he makes more appeal than a few shorter ones who still have questions to answer. He looks the value each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Boxing Great is the straightforward win play after his latest success and is the one most likely to run his race. Day Trader appeals as the each-way option at the bigger price, with recent form suggesting another solid effort is on the cards. Cooley’s Mist and Catalani look the main dangers if building on their recent placed runs.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltic Bird | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Boxing Great | 2/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 9/4 | 3/1 (Betfair) |
| Friary Road | 7/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Kimy | 18/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Jerandme | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| Sequoiaspirit | 11/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Catalani | 6/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Day Trader | 7/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Miss Gitana | 17/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Liberated Light | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
Bellewstown Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry’s Hill | 3 | 2 | 66.67% | 100% |
| Jazz Dreamers | 4 | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Buddy Batt | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Happy Henry | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Sunday Sovereign | 4 | 1 | 25% | 50% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Megan Telford-Kelly | 3 | 2 | 66.67% | 66.67% |
| Mr H C Swan | 16 | 4 | 25% | 68.75% |
| Mr J L Gleeson | 13 | 3 | 23.08% | 46.15% |
| Colin Keane | 154 | 32 | 20.78% | 50.65% |
| Patrick McGettigan | 16 | 3 | 18.75% | 25% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Bellewstown:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Hassett | 7 | 2 | 28.57% | 57.14% |
| A P O’Brien | 53 | 15 | 28.3% | 62.26% |
| Joseph Patrick O’Brien | 105 | 27 | 25.71% | 45.71% |
| G M Lyons | 132 | 33 | 25% | 52.27% |
| Daniel James Murphy | 8 | 2 | 25% | 25% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Bellewstown racing tips for Tuesday 25th August 2026. We’ve covered all 8 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Bellewstown today?
The first race at Bellewstown on Tuesday 25th August 2026 goes off at 16:20, with 8 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Bellewstown today?
The going at Bellewstown is reported as GOOD TO YIELDING.
How many races are at Bellewstown today?
There are 8 races on the card at Bellewstown today, running from 16:20 through to 20:02.
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