Pace & Draw Angles: Forecasted to be strongly run with multiple pace influences. Notably, MY GIRL SIOUX and SHE’S SMART can go forward or track pace, while DANDYS DERRIERE and BALLYSAX LIL’ MICK are habitual front-runners. However, the draw bias isn’t applicable here due to field size and course configuration, making positional pace more relevant.

Contenders Overview:

Strongest Contenders:

HERO OF THE HOUR: Has the top adjusted Timeform rating (74), and although out of form recently, this represents a significant drop in class. Visor returns, has a hold-up style – will need luck. Best on good ground.

MY GIRL SIOUX: Reliable turf handicapper with consistent recent runs. Prefers tracking the pace and acts well over this trip. Unexposed at this class level.

SHE’S SMART: Inconsistent but has bits of form to compete in this grade. Got hampered latest and likely better than bare result.


Main Dangers:

WHATSWRONGNOW: Still a maiden but showing consistency in recent starts and stays well. Could be thereabouts again.

LISMACBRYAN HILL: Ran well earlier in spring and could bounce back. Usually up with the pace, may get a good position.


Interesting Outsiders:

DANDYS DERRIERE: Back from a break, usually front runs, but poor recent form. Could surprise if fit and dictating.

BALLYSAX LIL’ MICK: Poor strike rate but can place if controlling the early gallop.



Trends & Trainer Notes:

No standout trainer with previous wins, but horses from T.G. McCourt (Hero of the Hour) and A. Slattery (My Girl Sioux) have historically run well at Bellewstown.

Historically, horses aged 4+ dominate this handicap.


Temperament & Suitability Marks (out of 10):

Hero of the Hour – 7 (best ground/trip/class; hold-up risk)

My Girl Sioux – 8 (consistent; suited by ground and track)

She’s Smart – 7 (trip ideal; fair rating)

Whatswrongnow – 6 (unexposed; lacks win record)

Lismacbryan Hill – 6 (can be keen early; sometimes slowly away)

Lismacbryan – 4 (regressive; one good run last season)

Ballysax Lil’ Mick – 5 (poor strike rate; too free last time)

Dandys Derriere – 4 (long layoff; inconsistent)

Dark Enigma – 2 (struggling completely; badly out of form)

Gimmieminnie – 3 (bled; minimal promise)


Private Tissue Estimate:

My Girl Sioux 3/1

Hero of the Hour 4/1

She’s Smart 6/1

Whatswrongnow 7/1

Lismacbryan Hill 8/1

Ballysax Lil’ Mick 16/1

Dandys Derriere 25/1

Lismacbryan 33/1

Gimmieminnie 40/1

Dark Enigma 66/1


Summary: A moderate 0-60 sprint where several are exposed or out of form. The strongest combination of form, suitability, and reliability lies with MY GIRL SIOUX, while HERO OF THE HOUR is a class dropper with riskier temperament but clear peak ability. SHE’S SMART offers value as an unlucky runner last time.

Smart Play:

Win Bet: MY GIRL SIOUX – proven, consistent, and solid track/ground profile.

Each-Way Saver: SHE’S SMART – if 8 run, well treated if replicating April form.