As the echoes of the last thrilling contest fade, Bellewstown Racecourse is all set to host another exciting race day on 5th July 2025.
The day kicks off with The Dickie McGuinness Novice Hurdle at 17:30, run over 2 miles, 1 furlong, and 40 yards, offering a prize fund of €11,500. Leading the charge are AUTUMN TWIST, CHORTAL, MICK COLLINS, BLACK GEM, EASTERN BLUE BIRD, FOOTSTEPSTOGLORY, LOUIESCALL, MIND YOUR FEW BOB, NIIGATA, RALEAGH SCOPE, and MARVELLOUS MARGO.
At 18:00, the spotlight turns to the Grimme Ireland Maiden Hurdle, a competitive contest over 2 miles, 1 furlong, and 40 yards, carrying a €10,000 prize pool. Contenders include AVONDALE, COSMOS D’AINAY, DE TEMPS EN TEMPS, EL BELLO, LICEO, MET OFFICE, ENCOSTA, ALITTLESETBACK, FAITHFUL FOLLOWER, RED OR WHITE, RYNOK SQUARE, TAKE CHANCE, IS SHE NOW, JESSIE’S DREAMGIRL, PERSIAN DAUGHTER, PONDEROSA LADY, TOWNSCUPSIXTYTHREE, TAMBERIAN, and CASTLE DU BARRA.
One of the feature races, the Bellewstown Handicap Hurdle, promises a high-stakes showdown over 2 miles, 1 furlong, and 40 yards at 18:30, with a generous prize fund of €60,000. The line-up features BUILDING BRIDGES, BOWENSONFIRE, GOD OF THUNDER, MISS FOURIE, ZOFFMAN, BALLYSAX HANK, STUNTMAN STEVE, BLACK HEATHER, MY GAFFER, THEFLYINGBEE, HASTEN SLOWLY, FIRST DARE, TOLL STONE, RAYDAMANN, MERCURY MISSION, KAPTAIN BAY, BILLIE FRECHETTE, and FAST FELIX.
At 19:00, the mares take centre stage with The SIS Supporting Irish Racing Mares Maiden Hurdle, spanning 2 miles, 4 furlongs, and 110 yards, with a prize pot of €10,000. Leading entries include FILLUSIN, HILLHEAD RUNNER, MOON ECLIPSE, ANGEL MAZZA, BOSSY BIRD, DOYEN LADY, IAMYOUARE, IRISH MUSIC, JETAWAY NANA, LA ROCCA LASS, MILESFROMTHEHONK, MRS MC GO, NOT LEAVING YET, PRINCESS GEORGIE, SUGAR COOKIE, WHISKEY SERENADE, GLOSSARY, ANNIE GREY, and LILY MILAN.
Next at 19:30 is the Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle, run over 2 miles, 4 furlongs, and 110 yards, offering a prize fund of €12,000, giving jockeys a valuable chance to shine. Top entries include GODBLESSYOUROSIE, GARNACHO, O’ BON PARDON, DEE’S GETAWAY, POETIC FOCUS, GLENS SENSATION, ILLUCIDATE, YOUNOWHATIMEAN, KLASSMAN, MYSTIC MILLY, STONE FOREST, COIS FHARRAIGE, AVANDRA, JAADIL, TEA IT IS, THE BORDER BOY, SHING SHILLA, CHAPTER THIRTY, and MOTHER SHIP.
At 20:00, the stamina-testing Johnny’s Race Day Handicap Hurdle over 3 miles and 116 yards offers a prize fund of €14,500. The competitors ready to tackle the distance include ASPUROFTHEMOMENT, WHATSAVAILABLE, HOWDOYALIKEHERHOME, MONTECAM, ZEFIRO DODVILLE, ANOTHER CHOICE, MISTER BEETON, MAJOR BARRY, REDSTONE, BOSTON JURY, OUR SOLDIER, TULLYVEERY LAD, MEET MY LORELEY, DOWN AROUND, MISTER FROSTIE, BOCELLI’S VOICE, LAURIE BLUE, TYSON, and FORTUNE THE BRAVE.
Closing the action-packed day at 20:30 is The J.H. McLoughlin Oil Flat Race, run over 2 miles, 1 furlong, and 40 yards, boasting a prize pool of €11,000. The final set of contenders are JACKSON LAMB, MINELLA EMPEROR, STEDE BONNET, AN REALT IS GILE, BOLD RHYME, GARAHON, IN THE MOMENT, LIGHTSPEEDAHEAD, PAYMELATER, VICTOR SWEET, WILD RIVER FALL, DREAMERSGAME, GOVERNORS ROCK, KERSHAW, NOBLE NAME, WHITEWINEWEDNESDAY, OSBORNE PARK, and NOHILLTOOSTEEP.
