My picks for Bellewstown Saturday.

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  1. Fast Tara: This Fast Company filly showed progress from her debut when finishing third in a fillies’ maiden at Dundalk. With a 176-day break and a slightly stiffer test, she could be hard to beat if she improves further.
  2. Love Mocha: She had a promising debut, finishing fourth in a fillies’ maiden at Dundalk, just two lengths behind Fast Tara. With 176 days off, she is open to progress and could be a strong contender in this race.
  3. Etna Rosso: A €40,000 yearling, this Decorated Knight colt is a half-brother to useful 6f-7f winner Improvised. He is a likely-looking newcomer, and his yard is known for readying first-time starters. Keep an eye on the market for further indication of his chances.

13:55 Bellewstown Sat 1 Apr 1m Hcap

  1. Knockmore Prince: He has shown improvement since switching to AW handicaps this winter and was a close second at Dundalk last month. If blinkers (replacing cheekpieces) maintain the same impact and he handles the conditions, he should be a strong contender in this race.
  2. Master Garvey: A seven-race maiden, he produced a career-best performance when finishing third at Naas (5f, heavy) last week. He appears likely to appreciate this step back up in trip and is entitled to progress from his seasonal return.
  3. Rhythm King: This gelding won on handicap debut at Gowran in October and had a respectable follow-up effort as runner-up at Galway. Though he was a disappointing favorite at Naas in his last race, he has proven himself in similar conditions, and a step back up in trip should help if he is ready after a break and being gelded.

14:30 Bellewstown Sat 1 Apr 1m Hcap

  1. Skontonovski: With 6 wins from 52 races, Skontonovski has demonstrated his ability to perform well in the past. Although his recent form has dipped, a return to his old form would make him a strong contender in this race. The visor is back on, and his trainer has been performing well lately.
  2. Elmos Fire: He won a Listowel maiden last summer, but his form has since declined. However, if he can bounce back to his earlier form, he could be well handicapped and competitive in this race. The long break of 165 days may have given him the opportunity to recover and improve.
  3. James Henry: He performed well in a Dundalk handicap and finished as a runner-up in a C&D claimer on his penultimate run. Though his last run on the AW claimer was not as good, he may still need this race on debut for his new yard after a 169-day break. If he can adapt well to the new yard, he should be in contention.

15:05 Bellewstown Sat 1 Apr 5f Stks

  1. Escaping Thejungle: She has shown promising form by winning a C&D maiden and placing second at Dundalk in her last race, which had strong form. If she is ready to compete after a 162-day break, she could be a major contender in this race.
  2. Sam’s Xpress: Coming off back-to-back AW wins, he appears to be a progressive runner with race fitness on his side. While this race is more challenging, and he needs to prove his ability on turf, his recent form makes him a strong candidate.
  3. Charming Lady: She won a C&D maiden last summer but has been inconsistent since then. The conditions of this race may not be ideal for her, but if she can bounce back from her recent low-key performance at Dundalk, she could be competitive in this race.

15:40 Bellewstown Sat 1 Apr 5f Hcap

  1. Tawaazon: He nearly achieved a hat-trick at Navan on heavy ground just a few days ago, finishing a close second under a 7lb penalty. Although he is effectively 3lb higher here, if he can maintain his form and handle the quick turnaround, he could be tough to beat in this race.
  2. Inishmot Prince: With five wins from 18 runs last year, including back-to-back victories at Dundalk, Inishmot Prince has shown potential. Although he needs to prove his effectiveness on turf (0-9) and heavy ground, his respectable third place at Dundalk 43 days ago puts him in contention.
  3. Tai Sing Yeh: While his most recent performance at Dundalk was below form, Tai Sing Yeh has hit the frame in two of his three runs at this course. If he can prove his effectiveness in these conditions, he could give a good account of himself in this race.

16:15 Bellewstown Sat 1 Apr 1m6f Hcap

  1. Theonewedreamof: Coming off a creditable fourth-place finish in a handicap hurdle at Thurles, this horse has shown potential. With cheekpieces back on and a suitable trip/ground, Theonewedreamof should be in contention and expected to be in the mix.
  2. Loudest Whisper: A regular at this course, Loudest Whisper has won over hurdles and had several near misses on the Flat. Running well on seasonal return here over a year ago and able to handle various ground conditions, this horse should be respected in this race.
  3. Bolero: Although still a 16-race maiden, Bolero has had some good runs last autumn, including at this course and when chasing home an easy winner at Navan on heavy ground. Lacking a recent run but with suitable conditions, Bolero could give a good performance.

16:50 Bellewstown Sat 1 Apr 1m4f Mdn

  1. Star Kissed: A well-bred filly with two narrow misses last year over this trip at Cork and Killarney on soft ground. Coming off a 6-month break, this race seems like a great opportunity for her to secure a win.
  2. Teagarden Jazz: Showed promising form in Britain with a third-place finish in a Haydock handicap last year. After performing fairly well over hurdles during the winter, Teagarden Jazz should play a role in this race back on the Flat.
  3. Douglas Dc: A Tramore maiden hurdle winner with mixed performances in different codes. Although lacking a recent run, he has shown the ability to perform well when fresh. With suitable conditions, Douglas Dc could potentially secure a place in this race.

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