Bellewstown 17:48 RESULTED
4 Jul 2026

Saturday 4 July Grimme Ireland Maiden Hurdle

Grimme Ireland Maiden Hurdle · 2m1f40y

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Grimme Ireland Maiden Hurdle

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  1. Winner Hopeful Hero (IRE) Alan O'Sullivan · T Hogan
    11/2
  2. 12/1
  3. 5/2F
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Saturday Draw Updated 1 week, 5 days ago
No.
Horse
Form
Jockey / Trainer
OR
SR?
RPR/OR
Age
Wgt
AI
Votes
Odds
Pick
Comment
1
Laxxio silks
Laxxio
Age 5 · 11-12
F43P3-
110
94
110OR
5
11-12
7/1 15/2 7/1
Fitness is the obvious question given a fall and a below-par run among recent starts, but this gelding showed promise when third, beaten 5 1/2 lengths, at Bellewstown last time, fresh from just a short break; conditions and trip both look suitable if he stays sound.
AI verdict

Laxxio's weak form (F43P3-), big 17/2 odds, and modest 94 Saturday Rating combine to justify a cautious 2-star assessment.

2
Loyal Touch silks
Loyal Touch
Age 6 · 11-12
09
117
6
11-12
33/1 28/1 33/1
Poor recent form has followed this gelding to a new yard, and a below-par effort at Limerick last time did little to inspire; a fair mark on UK form offers hope, with today's trip and ground in his favour, but he has yet to settle since the move.
AI verdict

Long odds of 28/1, poor form figures of 09, and a Saturday Rating of 117 expose Loyal Touch as an outsider with little winning chance.

3
Press The Button silks
Press The Button
Age 6 · 11-12
F/14-2
152
6
11-12
7/4 FCST 5/4
A promising hurdling debut at Ballinrobe, filling the runner-up spot beaten 6 1/2 lengths after a break, points to more improvement now fully tuned up. Conditions and trip both suit, and cheekpieces go on for the first time, with only limited experience over hurdles the slight concern.
AI verdict

Strong Saturday Rating of 152 combined with competitive 15/8 odds and consistent form figures justify four-star potential.

4
Whats New silks
Whats New
Age 4 · 11-8
564-3O
105
92
105OR
4
11-8
12/1 10/1 12/1
A frustrating sort at times, this gelding failed to complete when running out last time at Clonmel, but he has otherwise been a fairly reliable frame-filler over hurdles; conditions and trip both look suitable, with jumping cleanly the main thing needed to see more.
AI verdict

Sent off at 10/1 with a modest Saturday Rating of 92 and patchy form of 564-3O, Whats New lacks market confidence.

5
Pepper Noir silks
Pepper Noir
Age 5 · 11-5
U0/
123
5
11-5
66/1 FCST 50/1
Out of sorts on the level recently, with a below-par run at Navan last time doing nothing to change that, this mare has plenty to prove back over hurdles; a first-time tongue-tie and only a short break offer some hope, though the recent form gives little to go on.
AI verdict

Outsider odds of 50/1, poor form of U0/, and a Saturday Rating of 123 justify only 2 stars.

6
Allroadsleadtorome silks
Allroadsleadtorome
Age 5 · 11-4
5-579
121
5
11-4
66/1 FCST 50/1
Modest efforts have followed this gelding's hurdling debut, with the Downpatrick run last time showing little progress; a yard without a winner recently adds to the concerns, though he does act well on heavy and today's conditions and trip suit. More time looks needed before he's competitive.
AI verdict

Long shot at 50/1 with poor form figures of 5-579 and a Saturday Rating of 121 justify the 2-star assessment.

7
Highland Realm silks
Highland Realm
Age 4 · 11-4
2-
152
4
11-4
3/1 9/4 3/1
A narrow runner-up on his only start, beaten half a length in a bumper at Tramore, this gelding was sent off favourite but had to settle for second. A lengthy absence since is the concern, but a powerful stable suggests more to come now switching to hurdles, with conditions and trip both suiting.
AI verdict

Saturday Rating of 152 and strong 2- form justify 4/5 stars despite 11-4 weight and 9/4 odds without favouritism.

8
Hopeful Hero silks
Hopeful Hero
Age 5 · 11-4
3223-3
104
102
104OR
5
11-4
13/2 11/2 6/1
Consistency is the calling card, with frame finishes including third, beaten 3 1/4 lengths, at Sligo last time continuing a pattern set since a solid debut defeat by a useful rival. Conditions look no obstacle, and a first-time hood may help find the finishing effort still missing.
AI verdict

Consistent form figures of 3223-3 and a Saturday Rating of 102 at 11/2 odds suggest a reliable but win-shy contender.

9
Million Dollar Man silks
Million Dollar Man
Age 5 · 11-4
P-60
121
5
11-4
80/1 FCST 50/1
A drop in trip did this gelding no favours at Punchestown last time, where the pace proved too hot down the field; he looks better suited by further and more of a fit for handicaps. A return to a stiffer trip is likely needed to show his real form.
AI verdict

Odds of 80/1, poor form of P-60, and a Saturday Rating of 121 signal minimal winning prospects for Million Dollar Man.

10
Paymelater silks
Paymelater
Age 7 · 11-4
4646-7
121
7
11-4
66/1 FCST 50/1
A modest hurdling debut at Downpatrick, hampered by jumping errors, leaves this gelding needing to bounce back, with inconsistent bumper form before that offering little encouragement either; conditions and trip both look fine, but there is little in the book yet to inspire confidence.
AI verdict

Sent off at 66/1 with a form string of 4646-7 and a Saturday Rating of 121, Paymelater offers little reason for confidence.

11
Kasper Hauser silks
Kasper Hauser
Age 4 · 11-0
P852-5
107
101
107OR
4
11-0
4/1 15/2 7/2
On his best form this gelding carries a fair mark, but there's no hiding from a well-held effort in a handicap at Kilbeggan last time. Conditions and trip both suit, and he's fresh from just a short break, though he needs to rediscover that form to feature.
AI verdict

Kasper Hauser's poor form (P852-5), 9/1 odds, and low Saturday Rating of 101 signal limited winning prospects at 11-0.

12
Matcho d'Agrostis silks
Matcho d'Agrostis
Age 4 · 11-0
F-F0
120
4
11-0
100/1 FCST 50/1
Two fallen finishes preceded a well-beaten run at Punchestown last time, painting a difficult recent picture, even though his debut form has since been boosted at a higher level. He still has plenty to prove and looks more of a fit for a lowly handicap than a factor here.
AI verdict

Rated 120 but priced at 125/1 with a falls-heavy form of F-F0, the market shows no confidence in this 11-0 weighted outsider.

13
The Flying Rambler silks
The Flying Rambler
Age 4 · 11-0
7-
123
4
11-0
66/1 FCST 50/1
Racing too keenly proved the undoing of this gelding on his only start, a well-beaten bumper run here, and there's plenty to find educationally now switching to hurdles. A first-time hood may aid settling, and he's fresh from just a short break, but the concerns are obvious.
AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 123 is undermined by weak form (7-) and dismissive 50/1 odds suggesting no market confidence.

14
Wackestone silks
Wackestone
Age 4 · 11-0
43260-
117
114
117OR
4
11-0
8/1 FCST 13/2
A below-par effort last time out follows a game third, beaten just a length, in a conditions event at The Curragh that shows this gelding can mix it at a good level, and cut in the ground should suit. First-time cheekpieces and a powerful stable add interest, though he can be tricky to fathom.
AI verdict

Form of 43260- and 7/1 market position suggest mid-tier ability, with 114 Saturday Rating reflecting inconsistent recent results.

15
Double Order silks
Double Order
Age 5 · 10-11
9-60
124
5
10-11
100/1 FCST 50/1
A below-par effort up in trip down the field in a bumper at Wexford last time leaves plenty to find on this mare's hurdling debut, and conditions alone won't be enough to turn things round; she remains an unknown quantity at best on this evidence.
AI verdict

Extreme 125/1 odds and poor form figures of 9-60 undermine Double Order's Saturday Rating of 124 entirely.

16
Getaway Tobin silks
Getaway Tobin
Age 5 · 10-11
0-45
125
5
10-11
40/1 28/1 40/1
Modest bumper form, capped by a well-held run at Hexham last time, gives little to work with for this mare's switch to hurdles, though earlier flickers of promise suggest more may follow. A first-time tongue-tie and suitable conditions offer some hope, but a yard short on winners doesn't help.
AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 125 shows solid ability, but 28/1 odds and weak 0-45 form undermine confidence significantly.

17
G N Jefferson silks
G N Jefferson
Age 5 · 11-4
43-0
127
5
11-4
28/1 20/1 28/1
A modest introduction down the field in an amateur riders' bumper at Aintree last time leaves this gelding needing to step forward on both his point-to-point and bumper form. He's fresh from just a short break, but there's little in the book yet to inspire real confidence.
AI verdict

Outsider odds of 20/1 and poor form figures of 43-0 give G N Jefferson little appeal despite a Saturday Rating of 127.

18
Willows Word silks
Willows Word
Age 4 · 10-7
127
4
10-7
66/1 FCST 50/1
A daughter of Poet's Word making her debut, this filly is a half-sister to Shirley's The Boss, who found 16 furlongs too far, and the stable isn't renowned for a strong hit-rate under rules. With no bumper experience behind her, she looks one to watch rather than back with confidence.
AI verdict

Willows Word's 80/1 odds and unknown form justify a weak 2-star rating despite a Saturday Rating of 127.

19
Sunny Dude silks
Sunny Dude
Age 6 · 11-4
0
121
6
11-4
80/1 FCST 50/1
A well-beaten effort on his hurdling debut at Ballinrobe last time gives little encouragement, and this gelding otherwise looks up against stronger rivals on this form; his best form to date has come around 13 furlongs, so today's test remains an open question rather than a formality.
AI verdict

Rated 121 but carrying 11-4 on debut form of 0 at 150/1 in the market makes a win unlikely.

Horse Bet365 Paddy Power Coral Ladbrokes William Hill Betfred Best
1 Laxxio 7/1 open 9.50 7/1 open 8.50 7/1 open 8.50 7/1 open 8.50 7/1 open 8.50 7/1 Bet365
2 Loyal Touch 33/1 open 29.00 33/1 33/1 33/1 33/1 33/1 Bet365
3 Press The Button 7/4 open 2.88 11/8 11/8 5/4 5/4 7/4 Bet365
4 Whats New 12/1 open 11.00 12/1 open 12.00 12/1 open 12.00 12/1 open 11.00 12/1 open 12.00 12/1 Bet365
5 Pepper Noir 66/1 open 51.00 50/1 50/1 66/1 open 51.00 50/1 66/1 Bet365
6 Allroadsleadtorome 66/1 open 51.00 50/1 50/1 66/1 open 51.00 50/1 66/1 Bet365
7 Highland Realm 3/1 open 3.25 3/1 open 3.50 3/1 open 3.50 3/1 open 3.50 3/1 open 3.50 3/1 Bet365
8 Hopeful Hero 13/2 open 6.50 6/1 open 6.50 6/1 open 6.50 6/1 open 6.50 6/1 open 6.50 13/2 Bet365
9 Million Dollar Man 80/1 50/1 50/1 80/1 open 67.00 66/1 open 51.00 80/1 Bet365
10 Paymelater 66/1 50/1 50/1 66/1 open 51.00 50/1 66/1 Bet365
11 Kasper Hauser 4/1 open 10.00 7/2 open 8.50 7/2 open 8.50 7/2 open 8.50 5/1 open 8.50 5/1 Betfred
12 Matcho d'Agrostis 100/1 open 126.00 50/1 50/1 100/1 open 81.00 80/1 open 67.00 100/1 Bet365
13 The Flying Rambler 66/1 open 51.00 50/1 50/1 66/1 open 51.00 50/1 66/1 Bet365
14 Wackestone 8/1 open 8.00 13/2 13/2 13/2 13/2 8/1 Bet365
15 Double Order 100/1 open 126.00 50/1 50/1 80/1 80/1 open 67.00 100/1 Bet365
16 Getaway Tobin 40/1 open 29.00 40/1 40/1 40/1 40/1 40/1 Bet365
17 G N Jefferson 28/1 open 21.00 33/1 open 29.00 33/1 open 29.00 33/1 open 29.00 33/1 open 29.00 33/1 Coral
18 Willows Word 66/1 open 81.00 50/1 50/1 50/1 50/1 66/1 Bet365
19 Sunny Dude 80/1 open 151.00 50/1 50/1 66/1 66/1 open 51.00 80/1 Bet365

Prices update each odds sync. Green ▼ = shortened (steamer), Red ▲ = drifted, Blue = = unchanged since last sync. Best column highlights the bookmaker offering the longest price.

Chamber Verdict

Balanced lens

Press The Button

High conviction

Press The Button owns one of the strongest chamber scores in this field. The Balanced lens likes the blend of SR strength (84) and market confidence (92). The profile stays composed even after the chamber introduces race-day variance.

7/4 Gavin Cromwell Keith Donoghue
70% Confidence
⚠ Danger Runner

Highland Realm

Nearest rival if the simulation drifts off the primary path.

3/1 · W P Mullins
✓ Value Signal

Pepper Noir

Strongest upside if you want a less obvious route through the field.

66/1 · John C McConnell
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Chamber Signals

How the chamber read the race

Why this horse Live cards showing how the active lens weighted each signal for this outcome.
Speed rating Dominant
84 / 100
⚖ Weight 38% +32.1 pts

Base ability signal derived from the runner's best available speed figure.

Market confidence Dominant
92 / 100
⚖ Weight 22% +20.2 pts

Transforms live price respect into a confidence signal inside the chamber.

Pace profile Speculative
59 / 100
⚖ Weight 12% +4.8 pts

How cleanly the runner's engine fits the projected rhythm and pressure map.

Value edge Speculative
50 / 100
⚖ Weight 10% +5.0 pts

Shows whether the current price still leaves enough upside in the pick.

Chaos factor Dominant
54 / 100
⚖ Weight 10% +5.4 pts

Controlled volatility that keeps the simulation realistic and stress-tests the profile.

Favourite bias Speculative
59 / 100
⚖ Weight 8% +4.7 pts

Extra certainty applied when the active lens wants to trust the obvious market leader.

Top chamber signals Top 5 ranked by the active lens.
1 3. Press The Button
71.7 7/4
2 7. Highland Realm
69.3 3/1
3 11. Kasper Hauser
60.1 4/1
4 8. Hopeful Hero
58.2 13/2
5 14. Wackestone
57.5 8/1
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Age 6 · 11-12
7/4
★★★★☆ SR 152 🐾

Strong Saturday Rating of 152 combined with competitive 15/8 odds and consistent form figures justify four-star potential.

7
Age 4 · 11-4
3/1
★★★★☆ SR 152 🐾

Saturday Rating of 152 and strong 2- form justify 4/5 stars despite 11-4 weight and 9/4 odds without favouritism.

11
Age 4 · 11-0
4/1
★★☆☆☆ SR 101 🐾

Kasper Hauser's poor form (P852-5), 9/1 odds, and low Saturday Rating of 101 signal limited winning prospects at 11-0.

8
Age 5 · 11-4
13/2
★★★☆☆ SR 102 🐾

Consistent form figures of 3223-3 and a Saturday Rating of 102 at 11/2 odds suggest a reliable but win-shy contender.

1
Age 5 · 11-12
7/1
★★☆☆☆ SR 94 🐾

Laxxio's weak form (F43P3-), big 17/2 odds, and modest 94 Saturday Rating combine to justify a cautious 2-star assessment.

14
Age 4 · 11-0
8/1
★★★☆☆ SR 114 🐾

Form of 43260- and 7/1 market position suggest mid-tier ability, with 114 Saturday Rating reflecting inconsistent recent results.

4
Age 4 · 11-8
12/1
★★☆☆☆ SR 92 🐾

Sent off at 10/1 with a modest Saturday Rating of 92 and patchy form of 564-3O, Whats New lacks market confidence.

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Press The Button
Confidence: Medium

Press The Button (SR 152, 15/8) matches Highland Realm's rating but carries 8lb more at 11-12 versus 11-4 — on Good ground that weight difference is real but manageable given the form edge. The 'F/14-2' form string shows a fourth, a win, and a close second in recent competitive hurdles, demonstrating consistent ability at this level rather than a one-run flash. Gavin Cromwell placing a 6-year-old at a summer maiden suggests this is a primed, conditions-appropriate assignment, and the 15/8 market price indicates strong backer confidence with no sign of drift. The SR 152 is a clear class ceiling in this field and the form recency gives it the edge over Highland Realm's single hurdle run marked '2-'. Each-way alternative: Highland Realm. Main danger: Highland Realm — Highland Realm (SR 152, 9/4) carries 8lb less than Press The Button at 11-4, is trained by W P Mullins, and that weight advantage on Good ground over 2m1f is a credible route to reversing the market's narrow preference for Press The Button.

Shortlist Press The Button, Highland Realm, Wackestone
Each-way: Highland Realm Danger: Highland Realm

🗺 The Course Race conditions

2m1f40y Distance to cover
Good Expected going
19 Confirmed runners
Bellewstown Track and setting