{"id":878,"date":"2022-04-18T12:55:33","date_gmt":"2022-04-18T12:55:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.horseracingbettingsites.co.uk\/?page_id=878"},"modified":"2023-11-06T16:05:45","modified_gmt":"2023-11-06T16:05:45","slug":"bellewstown","status":"publish","type":"racecourse_guides","link":"https:\/\/www.horseracingbettingsites.co.uk\/racecourses\/bellewstown\/","title":{"rendered":"Bellewstown Racecourse Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A gem on the Irish racing circuit, Bellewstown Racecourse and its meetings go back for centuries. The first record of racing in the area was 1726 and it has continued ever since on an annual basis in the summer.<\/p>\n
Only two race meetings each year are hosted here. The festivals in July and August show off both flat and jumps horses.<\/p>\n
Key Information<\/strong><\/p>\n The track at Bellewstown is of a rather simple design and layout. The jumps course is a straightforward left-handed oval, sharp in nature, while the flat track is the same but with a chute for five-furlongs races, as well as those over 1\u00bd and 1\u00be miles.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Racing around the left-handed oval at Bellewstown on the flat, fields start one-mile races on the back side almost directly opposite the winning line. Five-furlong sprints begin in the chute as the runners take in a slight dogleg left entering the straight.<\/p>\n The track is slightly undulating, with the final two furlongs being uphill.<\/p>\n Those having ridden the track speak of the need for balance as well as pace. There is a certain camber to the course as well as tight turns which can make it difficult for those without balance, especially given the likely fast pace.<\/p>\n With that in mind, those up on the front end usually do best as long as they can hold their position. An inner draw in the low numbers is naturally seen as a positive, though the straight is a good leveller so it\u2019s not about avoiding horses with higher draws necessarily but more about hoping they aren\u2019t simply forced wide when it counts.<\/p>\n The dogleg feature on the five-furlong sprint track presents issues. The fact that the field is always on the turn means getting a low draw and staying up with the early pace can be absolutely crucial.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A key point about Bellewstown is that there are no chases here, only hurdle races. Races are known to be fast and firm with the track on rather high ground, although despite it suited quicker types there is three-furlong uphill run towards the line.<\/p>\n Each circuit features five hurdles; two on the far side and three in the straight with none placed on the bends.<\/p>\n The jumps track has an ever so slightly wider line around what are generally tight bends, making it a little easier for hurdlers than flat runners.<\/p>\n The long straights also help to ensure that there is time for runners to sort themselves out, making the track pretty fair all round.<\/p>\n Despite the tight bends and potential for fast ground in July, hurdle races don\u2019t always go to front-runners so keep that in mind.<\/p>\n The track tends to make runners and riders want to go off a little too quick so that, along with the long uphill straight, means front-runners can be caught. An experienced jockey on a horse that doesn\u2019t necessarily need to lead can be the way to go.<\/p>\n\n
Track Details<\/h2>\n
Flat Course<\/h2>\n
Flat Track Analysis<\/h3>\n
Jumps Course<\/h2>\n
Jumps Track Analysis<\/h3>\n
Visiting Bellewstown Racecourse<\/h2>\n