Our Bellewstown racing tips cover all 8 races on the card today, Wednesday 26th August 2026. The action gets underway at 15:51 and runs through to 19:38, with going reported as GOOD, Good to yielding in places (Watering).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Final Orders boasts a 60% strike rate from 5 runs at the track, James Smith has been in fine form here with 3 wins from 9 rides, Joseph Patrick O’Brien’s yard sends out runners with a 25.23% 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 | 11 | 2 | 18.18% | 63.64% |
| The Irish Sun | The Irish Sun | 15 | 1 | 6.67% | 40% |
15:51 – Tote Guarantee, Never Beaten By SP Claiming Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 4f | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places (Watering) | | jumps
This is a typically scruffy Bellewstown claiming hurdle, but not without a few solid angles. Oh So Charming arrives off a win and is the obvious starting point now dropping into this company off a mark of 132, while Rich Belief has been knocking on the door and brings the best recent consistency among the principals. Tassarolo is less exposed than plenty of these and still has the look of one who can do better over this sort of trip, whereas Long Gone is risky despite being well treated on older form. Rocky’s Howya has the class to figure if in the mood, but his profile is hardly bombproof. In truth, this isn’t a deep race, but it is a tricky one because several have bits of back form and very few arrive without a question.
Top Selections
1. Oh So Charming – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Kevin Healy | Trainer: Declan Queally | Form: -52501 | Rating: 132 | Topspeed: 120
He makes plenty of appeal in a race where reliability is in short supply. That latest win was well-timed in the context of this grade and his recent form figures suggest he has been threatening to get his head back in front for a while. A mark of 132 sets the standard among those near the foot of the weights, and in a claiming hurdle that often matters more than people think. Kevin Healy keeps the ride for Declan Queally, and this six-year-old looks one of the few arriving here in proper order. Available at 4/1, he looks the percentage call rather than a flashy one. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Tassarolo – 15/2 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Daniel King | Trainer: Denis Gerard Hogan | Form: 1210-4 | Rating: 122 | Topspeed: 87
He’s the one at a slightly bigger price who could easily outrun the market. Still only five, Tassarolo has a less exposed profile than many of these exposed older handicappers and his fourth on return suggested he should come forward for the run. Hogan’s runners are often placed to pick up races like this, and Daniel King knows the job. The rating of 122 leaves him with something to find on the numbers, but this doesn’t look a race packed with resolute stayers, so a bit of improvement over 2m4f would put him firmly in the mix. At 15/2, he makes obvious each-way appeal in a 14-runner field. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Oh So Charming is the win play because he comes here in form and looks the safest option in a race full of unreliable types. Tassarolo is the each-way punt; he’s younger than most, open to progress and the 15/2 is fair in a field of this shape. Rich Belief is the obvious danger, while Rocky’s Howya would be a threat if putting his best foot forward.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Lamb | 17/2 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Betfair) |
| Tassarolo | 13/2 | 13/2 | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Rich Belief | 5/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Allo Al Khawaneej | 11/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Bryson | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Eastern Wind | 22/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Betfair) |
| Movie King | 66/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Mephisto | 14/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Howdoyalikeherhome | 17/2 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Long Gone | 15/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Malbas | 33/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Oh So Charming | 4/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Beacon Bypass | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
16:25 – Bet With Tote On Racing & Sports Maiden Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 4f | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places (Watering) | | jumps
This looks a fairly straightforward maiden on paper, even if there are enough runners to muddy the place market. Thesilverbridle and Chantilly Wings bring the strongest recent hurdle form, while Whats New has been knocking on the door in similar company and gives the principals plenty to think about. The favourite, Thesilverbridle, has twice finished runner-up and sets a solid standard from a low weight, but she is short enough in a 15-runner race around Bellewstown, where things do not always fall perfectly. Behind the obvious trio, it starts to get messy quickly. Lygon Lad is interesting for a powerful yard after his comeback, while most of the remainder either need dramatic improvement or are hard to warm to on what they have shown so far.
Top Selections
1. Whats New – 3/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Darragh O’keeffe | Trainer: Andrew Slattery | Form: 3O22U2 | Rating: 117 | Topspeed: 109
Whats New is beginning to look expensive to follow, but the upside is that the ability is there in plain sight. He has hit the frame repeatedly, his latest second advertised that he remains in good order, and that Topspeed figure of 109 is notably strong in the context of this race. The slight concern is that he keeps finding one too good, but this step up to 2m4f could squeeze a bit more out of him if ridden positively. Darragh O’Keeffe knows his way around these staying types, and at 3/1 he appeals more than a cramped favourite who still has to prove she can get the job done. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Lygon Lad – 17/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Kennedy | Trainer: Gordon Elliott | Form: 0047/5 | Rating: 110 | Topspeed:
Lygon Lad is the one at a bigger price who could easily outrun the market. His form figures are hardly sexy, but he shaped as though the run was needed when fifth on his return from a long absence, and it would be no surprise at all if Gordon Elliott had him straighter now. Jack Kennedy taking over catches the eye in a race where plenty of these are fully exposed as maidens. He does not need to improve a stone to get involved, just a more polished round and a little fitness edge from that comeback spin. At 17/2, he makes far more appeal as an each-way punt than some shorter, more obvious types. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Whats New is the win play, chiefly because his recent level of form and strong Topspeed mark make him look the percentage call at the prices. For an each-way option, Lygon Lad makes plenty of sense with Kennedy booked and likely to come on for his reappearance. Thesilverbridle is the obvious danger, while Chantilly Wings is solid enough if you want one for place perms.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whats New | 5/2 | 5/2 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Alfinthesea | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
| Chantilly Wings | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Paddy Power) |
| Kalico Leader | 18/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Betfair) |
| Lygon Lad | 17/2 | 11/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Rodeo Joe | 100/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 100/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Shabra Diya | 100/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 100/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Staton | 50/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Sum Story | 100/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 100/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Mystery Decision | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Phyllis Rodda | 40/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Tara Boe | 80/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
| The Desert Eagle | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Thesilverbridle | 6/5 | 10/11 | 10/11 | 10/11 | 1/1 | 6/5 (Bet365) |
| Willows Word | 80/1 | 40/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The Irish Sun | Thesilverbridle |
| Adrian Wall | Whats New |
17:00 – Money Back Daily Specials With Tote.ie Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 4f | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places (Watering) | | jumps
This is the sort of Bellewstown handicap hurdle that can make fools of plenty, with 19 declared and several arriving with bits and pieces of usable form rather than rock-solid profiles. Steps In The Sand sets the standard in the market after a string of respectable efforts, while Hatfield Hammer has been edging towards a win and looks sure to be popular too. Glenriver is interesting down at the foot of the weights if building on his latest run, and Cornaroya Rocco is another with enough ability to get involved if bouncing back. It doesn’t look a deep race in quality terms, but it is a properly tricky puzzle because plenty of these are weighted to have a say if things fall right. A clean round and a sensible pace may decide it.
Top Selections
1. Steps In The Sand – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: E Walsh | Trainer: Ciaran Murphy | Form: 88-434 | Rating: 101 | Topspeed: 95
He’s not hiding much from the handicapper, but equally he’s knocking on the door and this looks a very fair opportunity. Those recent figures of 4-3-4 tell the story of a horse holding his form well, and in a race full of guesswork that counts for plenty. An opening mark in this sort of race around Bellewstown on decent ground should suit, and he doesn’t need to improve dramatically to go very close. At 4/1 he isn’t exactly flying under the radar, but he looks the safest option in a field where several rivals come with caveats attached. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Glenriver – 9/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Conor Stone-Walsh | Trainer: Shane Crawley | Form: 00P/05 | Rating: 100 | Topspeed: 91
He’s risky enough, but this is exactly the kind of horse I want onside for an each-way swing in a race like this. Glenriver shaped a bit better than the bare result when fifth last time and now gets in here with just 144lb, which gives him a definite chance if that run has brought him forward. His profile is patchy, no question, but he has bits of old form that make him competitive from this mark and the five-place terms are a big help. Around 9/1 appeals as a workable price for a horse who doesn’t need to find much to hit the frame and could easily outrun his odds. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Steps In The Sand is the percentage call and makes most appeal as the win bet given his consistency in a race full of unreliable types. Glenriver is the each-way punt at the prices, especially with five places on offer and a light weight in his favour. Hatfield Hammer is the obvious danger, while Cornaroya Rocco also has enough ability to threaten if producing one of his better efforts.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornaroya Rocco | 10/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Gforcejenny | 9/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Hatfield Hammer | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Betfair) |
| Katherine | 16/1 | 11/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Steps In The Sand | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Memories Maker | 50/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Midnight Musical | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Whiskey Serenade | 12/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Dunany Point | 11/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Pillartou | 20/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Avec Espoir | 40/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Mr Macphisto | 25/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Ardgillan | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Glenriver | 9/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Midleton Rare | 12/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Magic Hands Noel | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
17:35 – Bective Stud, Hotel & Tea Rooms Mullacurry Cup Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 4f | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places (Watering) | | jumps
This is a proper Bellewstown handicap hurdle, deep enough to be competitive but not impossible to unpick. Theflyingbee arrives in solid nick and is clearly well treated on the figures, while Red Glory has the class edge in some respects and comes here after shaping well in better company. Gordon Elliott fields both Chanceawetmorning and the returning Heroes Rise, the latter especially interesting after time off, while Arctic Flame and Avalo are the type to get involved if the race turns tactical. With 13 runners and four places on offer, it looks the sort of contest where balance matters: enough pace to make it honest, but likely decided by who travels best and finds a bit late over this intermediate trip. Tricky, yes, but there are definitely a couple worth siding with.
Top Selections
1. Theflyingbee – 13/2 with Sky Bet
Jockey: Mr J R Martin | Trainer: F G Hand | Form: 533-22 | Rating: 135 | Topspeed: 114
He makes plenty of appeal in a race where a few of the market principals have questions attached. Theflyingbee has been knocking on the door, finishing runner-up on his last two starts, and that consistency matters in a handicap like this. He carries only 157 despite a lofty rating of 135, which immediately catches the eye, and his topspeed figure of 114 says he still retains plenty of ability. This looks a workable assignment if he gets the smooth run his style often needs, and at 13/2 he appeals more than some shorter, less solid rivals. He looks the one most likely to run his race again. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Heroes Rise – 15/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Jack Kennedy | Trainer: Gordon Elliott | Form: 82342/ | Rating: 129 | Topspeed:
There is an obvious absence to forgive, but this is exactly the sort of horse Gordon Elliott can bring back ready enough to go close in a handicap. Heroes Rise was admirably consistent before going off the track, with the string of placed efforts suggesting he had this sort of mark in him. Off 129 and carrying 155, he is not badly treated at all if returning anywhere near his old level, and the booking of Jack Kennedy only adds to the interest. At 15/2, he looks the sensible each-way play in a race full of exposed types and a few risky profiles. If he settles and jumps cleanly, he should be in the mix late. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
The win angle is Theflyingbee, who brings the most persuasive current profile and looks fairly priced. For an each-way punt, Heroes Rise makes plenty of appeal at the weights if ready after his break. Red Glory is the obvious danger on class, while Chanceawetmorning and Arctic Flame are also capable of making this uncomfortable for the main pair.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Glory | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Chanceawetmorning | 7/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Dreal Deal | 18/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Liam Swagger | 7/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Final Orders | 9/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Avalo | 10/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Theflyingbee | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 11/2 | 13/2 (Sky Bet) |
| Arctic Flame | 10/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Barrys Spirit | 28/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Heroes Rise | 15/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Serienmond | 8/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Elusive Ogie | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Camlin Park | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Brian Flanagan | Red Glory |
18:05 – PANDA Mares Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 1f | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places (Watering) | | jumps
This looks a compact but fairly informative mares’ hurdle, with the market understandably revolving around Fastnet Crystal and Easter Bonnet. The former brings the best rating in the field at 135 and her recent 20-12 sequence suggests she has been holding her form really well, while Easter Bonnet arrives off a win and has the assistance of Willie Mullins. Gordon Elliott runs a pair in Ardeen Joy and the younger Celtic Alliance, but both need to step forward on the numbers. Daboya is interesting after signing off last season with a win and could easily be the one to capitalise if the principals underperform. It is not a deep race, but there are enough plausible angles to make it more than a penalty kick for the favourite.
Top Selections
1. Fastnet Crystal – 11/8 with Paddy Power
Jockey: J J Slevin | Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien | Form: 20-12 | Rating: 135 | Topspeed: 129
She is the obvious one, but sometimes the obvious answer is still the right one. Fastnet Crystal sets the standard on official figures and her recent profile is rock-solid for a race like this. That latest second did nothing to dent the impression that she is operating at a higher level than most of these, and a Topspeed mark of 129 absolutely towers over the majority of this field. Joseph O’Brien’s mare looks straightforward, effective at the trip and well able to cope with these conditions. At 11/8 she is no giveaway, but she is hard to oppose if reproducing her current level. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Daboya – 5/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Danny Mullins | Trainer: R Donohoe | Form: 041- | Rating: 125 | Topspeed: 81
Daboya makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race where the favourite may simply be better than the rest, but the battle for the places is far from settled. She ended last season on an upward curve, getting off the mark with that 041- sequence, and there is every chance there is a bit more to come from a lightly raced 5yo. Danny Mullins is a notable booking and this mare does not have masses to find with some of the more exposed types behind the market leaders. Available at 5/1, she looks the sensible each-way punt if you want to oppose one of the bigger yards for the places. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple here. Fastnet Crystal is the win bet because she has the best recent form, the best rating and the strongest speed figure in the line-up. For a saver or alternative play, Daboya makes most appeal each-way at 5/1 in a seven-runner field. Easter Bonnet is the obvious danger if building on her latest win.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ardeen Joy | 9/1 | 11/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Daboya | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Betfair) |
| Easter Bonnet | 5/2 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Fastnet Crystal | 5/4 | 5/4 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 5/4 | 11/8 (Paddy Power) |
| Radar Ahead | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Speisialta | 12/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Celtic Alliance | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
18:38 – John Purfield Memorial Handicap Hurdle (Div I)
Race Details: 2m 1f | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places (Watering) | | jumps
This looks a properly competitive 18-runner handicap rather than a deep one, and that usually means position, jumping and a workable mark will count for plenty around Bellewstown. Chesterbaylad arrives on the back of a win and is obvious, while Convincing is another last-time-out scorer with a notably strong Topspeed figure for the grade. Direct Approach has the classiest profile in the field for Gordon Elliott, but he is giving weight away, and there are a few lurking lower down who could be better treated than their bare form suggests. Lunar Landscape and Avandra are the sort you can make each-way cases for, while Let It Settle has bits of form that entitle him to respect if bouncing back. Tricky? Absolutely. But it does not look impossible to narrow down.
Top Selections
1. Chesterbaylad – 5/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Josh Williamson | Trainer: Ms Helen P Markham | Form: -02741 | Rating: 101 | Topspeed: 85
Chesterbaylad makes plenty of appeal in a race where not many arrive with momentum. He got off the mark last time and did it in the manner of a horse finally learning how to put things together, which matters in these rough-and-tumble handicap hurdles. A 3lb rise to 101 does not look punitive, especially as he still sits on a handy racing weight of 148. The recent sequence suggests consistency rather than a fluke, and in a field full of stop-start profiles that is a major plus. At 5/1, he is not exactly hidden, but he still looks the solid play against more speculative rivals. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Direct Approach – 9/1 with Betfair
Jockey: Jack Kennedy | Trainer: Gordon Elliott | Form: 9-635 | Rating: 105 | Topspeed: 72
Direct Approach is the one at a bigger price who could easily outrun the market. He is a 4yo taking on older handicappers, but that can be an asset at this stage of the season, and his mark of 105 does not scream impossible if there is any improvement still to come. The form figures are not flashy, yet they show he has been competitive without everything dropping right, and Jack Kennedy is exactly the rider you want in a crowded race where timing matters. He has to concede weight to some less exposed types, which is the obvious concern, but 9/1 feels fair for a horse from this yard who still has the look of a progressive sort. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Chesterbaylad is the win angle after a deserved breakthrough and still looks fairly treated despite the rise. For an each-way punt, Direct Approach makes more appeal than some of the shorter-priced alternatives because he has upside and a top jockey booking. The obvious dangers are Convincing, who posted a big Topspeed when winning, and Lunar Landscape, who is well enough treated if building on his latest run.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrick Painter | 8/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 6/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Direct Approach | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Betfair) |
| Tuckmill | 22/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Convincing | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Masego | 11/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 6/1 | 15/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Let It Settle | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Dictionary Corner | 50/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Zarushio | 50/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Chesterbaylad | 4/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 5/1 (Betfair) |
| Lunar Landscape | 6/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Backinabit | 14/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Crypto Crash | 14/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Avandra | 10/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Surviving Murmansk | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Turlough Abu | 25/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Paymelater | 25/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
19:08 – John Purfield Memorial Handicap Hurdle (Div II)
Race Details: 2m 1f | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places (Watering) | | jumps
This looks a proper Bellewstown handicap hurdle: big field, plenty with questions to answer, and only a handful arriving with rock-solid current form. Syosset sets the standard on recent efforts after finishing 3223 on his last four completed starts, and he makes obvious appeal in a race where consistency is thin on the ground. Tropical Twist has already shown he can win a handicap and is respected for Gordon Elliott and Jack Kennedy, while Frontier Rose and Centaq lurk lower down the weights with enough ability to get involved if things fall right. A few of these, including Premier Rogue and Colin’s Friend, are dangerously well treated on old promise, but they need to show more than they have lately. Tricky enough beneath the surface, but not impossible to solve.
Top Selections
1. Syosset – 11/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Eoin Staples | Trainer: John C McConnell | Form: 0-3223 | Rating: 101 | Topspeed: 93
Syosset is the one arriving with the most persuasive body of recent hurdle form and, in a race full of guesswork, that counts for plenty. He has been knocking on the door all summer, posting figures of 3, 2, 2 and 3 on his last four completed starts, and that Topspeed mark of 93 is one of the better efforts on offer here. McConnell’s runner doesn’t look thrown in, but he does look solid, straightforward and well suited by this sort of intermediate trip on decent ground. At 11/4 he is no giveaway, but he is the most likely winner if reproducing his recent level. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Centaq – 8/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Alix Balfe | Trainer: Dermot A McLoughlin | Form: 2-6468 | Rating: 103 | Topspeed: 97
Centaq makes more each-way appeal than most because he is weighted to be competitive and his raw figures are better than his recent finishing positions might suggest. That Topspeed of 97 is the best in the field, and he is down to 148lb here, which gives him a fighting chance if this race turns into a proper test from halfway. His recent form does not scream confidence, but he has been contesting similar races without being disgraced, and this mark still leaves room for a bold run if he settles and travels. At 8/1, he looks the value against some shorter-priced rivals with no more upside. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Syosset is the percentage call for the win bet given how reliable he has been of late and how little convincing recent form many of these bring. For an each-way punt, Centaq appeals at a fairer price with four places on offer and enough speed figures to think he can outrun his odds. Tropical Twist is the obvious danger, while Frontier Rose is another to keep onside at a bigger number.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mc Swagger | 14/1 | 10/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Tropical Twist | 6/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Premier Rogue | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Kome Dans Un Reve | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| Laurie Blue | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
| Syosset | 11/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Kashel Spring | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Betfair) |
| Grennanstown Lady | 20/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Frontier Rose | 9/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Centaq | 8/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Cinnabar Moth | 10/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Vairue | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Lucky This Time | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Doyen Og | 18/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Xquise | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Sonna Lady | 28/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
19:38 – WTW Willis (Ladies Pro/Am) INH Flat Race
Race Details: 2m 1f | | Going: GOOD, Good to yielding in places (Watering) | | jumps
This looks a fairly interesting mares’ bumper to close the card, with the market strongly centred around Blue Trix and Myluckymaker. The former comes from the Mullins yard and doesn’t need much explaining at all given the price, while Myluckymaker brings the best established bumper form after finishing second on her latest start. Ifuknowuknow has a bit of substance to her figures as well and is no back number, while Not A Whisper shaped with promise when fourth on debut and could easily improve. After that, you’re into lesser exposed types and bigger-priced runners who need to find plenty. It’s not the deepest contest on paper, but there are enough unexposed mares here to stop it being completely straightforward.
Top Selections
1. Myluckymaker – 3/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Ms L A Byrne | Trainer: John C McConnell | Form: 862-2 | Rating: 104 | Topspeed: 81
Myluckymaker sets a solid standard among those with published form and that counts for plenty in a race where the favourite is asked to do it first time out. Her profile has a bit of substance to it now, and that latest second suggests she’s knocking on the door in this sphere. A mark of 104 and Topspeed of 81 put her right in the argument, and McConnell’s team are more than capable of placing one well in this sort of contest. Available at 3/1, she looks the percentage call against a short-priced newcomer and is the one I’d rather trust to run her race. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Not A Whisper – 11/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Miss Georgie Benson | Trainer: Peter Fahey | Form: 4 | Rating: 102 | Topspeed: 79
Not A Whisper is the each-way play because her debut fourth was the sort of run that often gets overlooked in these bumpers. She showed enough to suggest there’s ability there, and as a 4yo carrying only 158lb she gets a handy pull from several of the older mares. The figures are already respectable for one so lightly raced, with a 102 rating and 79 Topspeed putting her right in the mix if she steps forward as expected. Fahey’s runners usually know their job well enough, and 11/1 feels fair for a mare with clear scope to improve into the frame at least. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Myluckymaker is the sensible win bet because she brings the strongest proven bumper form and doesn’t have to guess her way into the race. Not A Whisper is the each-way punt at a double-figure price, with natural improvement from debut making her interesting for the places. Blue Trix is the obvious danger on stable reputation alone, while Ifuknowuknow has enough form to be taken seriously too.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dance Partner | 125/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Hoof And Hustle | 125/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 150/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Betfair) |
| Ifuknowuknow | 9/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 9/2 | 7/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Piper Street | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
| The Old Brigade | 33/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Thranduil | 10/1 | 17/2 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Ellenrode | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Bayswater Bloom | 20/1 | 16/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Blue Trix | 11/10 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 11/10 (Bet365) |
| Eleen Alana | 40/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 40/1 | 80/1 (Betfair) |
| Mirrorbelle | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Myluckymaker | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Not A Whisper | 11/1 | 17/2 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
Bellewstown Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Final Orders | 5 | 3 | 60% | 80% |
| Steps In The Sand | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Jackson Lamb | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Theflyingbee | 4 | 1 | 25% | 50% |
| Eastern Wind | 9 | 2 | 22.22% | 44.44% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Smith | 9 | 3 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Josh Williamson | 9 | 3 | 33.33% | 55.56% |
| Ms L A Byrne | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Miss T Quail | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Miss J Townend | 14 | 4 | 28.57% | 50% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Bellewstown:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Patrick O’Brien | 107 | 27 | 25.23% | 45.79% |
| A J Martin | 79 | 18 | 22.78% | 46.84% |
| Henry De Bromhead | 39 | 8 | 20.51% | 38.46% |
| Philip Fenton | 5 | 1 | 20% | 80% |
| W P Mullins | 92 | 17 | 18.48% | 58.7% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Bellewstown racing tips for Wednesday 26th 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 Wednesday 26th August 2026 goes off at 15:51, with 8 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Bellewstown today?
The going at Bellewstown is reported as GOOD, Good to yielding in places (Watering).
How many races are at Bellewstown today?
There are 8 races on the card at Bellewstown today, running from 15:51 through to 19:38.
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