Bellewstown 4:25 Result

This is a weak maiden hurdle with most rivals having little or no proven form. Whats New stands out with an official rating of 110, clearly the highest in the field (next best Chantilly Wings and Lygon Lad on 104), and a form line of 3R22U2 showing consistent placed efforts including two runner-up finishes. He was unlucky with a U (unseated) in there too, suggesting the form is even better than the bare figures. Andrew Slattery/Darragh O'Keeffe is a solid combination, and O'Keeffe is a strong booking for a maiden of this quality suggesting stable confidence. The rest of the field is largely made up of lightly-raced mares and geldings with modest or non-existent form (several showing P, F, or no-form), long layoffs (Tara Boe 670 days, Staton 151 days, Shabra Diya 153 days), or first-time-out runners. Chantilly Wings (104 OR, form 345-23) is the most obvious market rival but has yet to break through, with a string of places rather than wins. Lygon Lad for Gordon Elliott/Jack Kennedy is interesting on connections but his form figures (0047/5) are poor and unconvincing petering out badly last time. Given the rating edge, the consistency of placing without ever quite getting home, and a leading jockey booking, Whats New looks the horse most likely to finally convert that form into a win in a race lacking depth.