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Monmore Race 5 - Ladbrokes Gold Cup 2026- Heat 3

VENETIAN NERO (3) Led and controlled the pace to win last run at Dunstall Park in 28.53s and good career start. Racing consistently this campaign. Looks a winning hope. BALLYMAC BLANCO (2) Got going late when 4th last start here. Showing great form this campaign. Can win this. SHAKE THE BOTTLE (1) Not up to standard when 5th last run at the track but ideal trip as proven previously. Has plenty of early speed. Racing consistently this campaign. One of the hopes. MAGICAL KEITH (4) Flew home to win last time here in 28.44s. Will be positive in the run early. Going well this campaign winning 2 from 3 attempts. Include in chances.

Race Time:6:34 PM

Saturday, August 8, 2026

Track:N/A

Weather:N/A

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:480m

Shake The Bottle (1)1111221115

Trainer: J B Thompson (Monmore)12 mths 16: 11-3-1

2 yo Brindle Bitch

Sire: King Sheeran

Dam: Kiwi Kaye

Stats

Career16: 11-3-1

Win %68.75%

Place %93.75%

Prize Money$0.00

Comments

Started $6.00 and had difficulty when 5th last run at this track but strong performer at the trip. Has early speed and positions nicely. Strong contender.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/5	01/08/2026	-	OR	$365.00	Monmore	480m	00:28.19	00:28.19	N/A	N/A	2	1. Forgottotellya 2. Headford Dane 3. Good Teddy	14.5L	$6.00
1/6	25/07/2026	-	OR	$365.00	Monmore	480m	00:28.51	00:28.51	N/A	N/A	3	1. Shake The Bottle 2. Keefill Rocky 3. Hasselbomb	2L	$1.80
1/6	18/07/2026	-	OR3	$600.00	Monmore	480m	00:28.44	00:28.44	N/A	N/A	1	1. Shake The Bottle 2. Datona Vamoose 3. Beatties Bliss	3.25L	$1.34
1/5	11/07/2026	-	OR3	$365.00	Monmore	480m	00:28.46	00:28.46	N/A	N/A	1	1. Shake The Bottle 2. Wilma Rudolph 3. Bonville Cody	4.25L	$1.34
2/6	04/07/2026	-	OR	$365.00	Monmore	480m	00:28.48	00:28.48	N/A	N/A	1	1. Magical Keith 2. Shake The Bottle 3. Datona Vamoose	0.5L	$3.40
2/5	11/06/2026	-	OR	$365.00	Monmore	480m	00:28.41	00:28.41	N/A	N/A	3	1. Coonough Laura 2. Shake The Bottle 3. Adelinesfirstdog	2.25L	$1.75
1/5	01/06/2026	-	A1	$270.00	Monmore	480m	00:28.63	00:28.63	N/A	N/A	2	1. Shake The Bottle 2. Bandit Paddy 3. Westway Ruby	-	$3.40
1/5	23/05/2026	-	A2	$225.00	Monmore	480m	00:28.25	00:28.25	N/A	N/A	3	1. Shake The Bottle 2. Longacres Shotta 3. Sugar Hijackr	1L	$2.45
1/6	16/05/2026	-	A3	$215.00	Monmore	480m	00:28.49	00:28.49	N/A	N/A	3	1. Shake The Bottle 2. Heres Buddy 3. Good Bobcat	3.25L	$3.00
1/6	09/05/2026	-	A5	$200.00	Monmore	480m	00:28.63	00:28.63	N/A	N/A	3	1. Shake The Bottle 2. Cashin Nell 3. Paradise Gomez	2L	$3.40
1/5	14/03/2026	-	A2	$0.00	Dundalk	480m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	4	1. Shake The Bottle 2. Orchid Tamera 3. Newlodge Ruth	-	$0.00
3/6	06/03/2026	-	A2	$0.00	Dundalk	480m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	3	1. Ozeki No Kachi 2. Cloran Simba 3. Shake The Bottle	-	$0.00
1/6	20/02/2026	-	A3	$0.00	Dundalk	480m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	2	1. Shake The Bottle 2. Aayamza Sonny 3. Dominico	-	$0.00
2/6	06/02/2026	-	A3	$0.00	Dundalk	480m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	1	1. Cobra Cadet 2. Shake The Bottle 3. Lemon Biddy	-	$0.00
1/5	03/10/2025	-	S4	$0.00	Dundalk	366m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	1	1. Shake The Bottle 2. Coolhill Rancher 3. Knockalton Bill	-	$0.00
1/6	13/09/2025	-	A6	$0.00	Thurles Park	480m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	3	1. Shake The Bottle 2. Kingoftheroad 3. Killeigh Kokoro	-	$0.00

Ballymac Blanco (2)2353111524

Trainer: M L Locke (Central Park)12 mths 52: 15-11-8

3 yo White and Brindle Dog

Sire: Ballymac Vic

Dam: Ballymac Wisdom

Stats

Career52: 15-11-8

Win %28.85%

Place %65.38%

Prize Money$0.00

Comments

Jumped at Evens and moved through the field into 4th last start here. Displaying good ability this campaign. Should go very close.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/6	01/08/2026	-	OR	$365.00	Monmore	480m	00:29.03	00:29.03	N/A	N/A	3	1. Droopys Trade 2. Timmys Hunter 3. Slick Sabre	5.95L	$1.95
2/6	25/07/2026	-	OR	$450.00	Central Park	491m	00:29.09	00:29.09	N/A	N/A	1	1. Brunch Pal 2. Ballymac Blanco 3. Watcha Gotcookin	1.25L	$1.85
5/6	18/07/2026	-	OR	$450.00	Dunstall Park	480m	00:28.04	00:28.04	N/A	N/A	3	1. Holding Blaze 2. Start The Engine 3. Anglesey Milo	6.25L	$2.60
1/6	11/07/2026	-	OR3	$600.00	Central Park	491m	00:28.90	00:28.90	N/A	N/A	1	1. Ballymac Blanco 2. Mystical Batman 3. Watcha Gotcookin	1.75L	$1.30
1/6	04/07/2026	-	OR	$450.00	Central Park	491m	00:28.72	00:28.72	N/A	N/A	1	1. Ballymac Blanco 2. Mystical Batman 3. Rural Pest	7.25L	$1.34
1/6	27/06/2026	-	OR3	$600.00	Central Park	491m	00:28.72	00:28.72	N/A	N/A	1	1. Ballymac Blanco 2. Bossman Buddy 3. Westwood Shay	0.75L	$2.15
3/6	18/06/2026	-	IV	$1,100.00	Monmore	480m	00:28.23	00:28.23	N/A	N/A	2	1. Armagh Daithi 2. Bowmers Buddy 3. Ballymac Blanco	7.5L	$2.80
5/6	06/06/2026	-	OR2	$2,500.00	Towcester	500m	00:29.00	00:29.00	N/A	N/A	2	1. Romeo Ability 2. Rackethall Brute 3. Droopys Trade	3.95L	$3.40
3/6	30/05/2026	-	OR2	$175.00	Towcester	500m	00:28.90	00:28.90	N/A	N/A	4	1. Ballymac Dave 2. Droopys Trade 3. Ballymac Blanco	1.25L	$10.00
2/6	23/05/2026	-	OR2	$170.00	Towcester	500m	00:28.65	00:28.65	N/A	N/A	1	1. No Better Feelin 2. Ballymac Blanco 3. Rackethall Brute	1.5L	$2.60
5/6	16/05/2026	-	OR1	$175.00	Towcester	500m	00:28.57	00:28.57	N/A	N/A	3	1. Strike It Skye 2. Ballymac Deniro 3. Droopys Aladdin	8L	$3.70
2/6	09/05/2026	-	OR1	$235.00	Towcester	500m	00:28.59	00:28.59	N/A	N/A	3	1. Glengar Kane 2. Ballymac Blanco 3. Goldcash Warrior	2.75L	$0.00
3/6	01/05/2026	-	OR1	$185.00	Towcester	500m	00:28.68	00:28.68	N/A	N/A	3	1. Texas Jack 2. Scooby The Lady 3. Ballymac Blanco	3.8L	$5.50
4/6	19/04/2026	-	OR	$435.00	Towcester	500m	00:28.95	00:28.95	N/A	N/A	1	1. Zenith Jimbombom 2. Gaytime Clyde 3. Kranky Drake	6.5L	$4.20
2/6	11/04/2026	-	OR1	$13,500.00	Dunstall Park	480m	00:28.88	00:28.88	N/A	N/A	4	1. Droopys Aladdin 2. Ballymac Blanco 3. No Better Feelin	1.5L	$23.00
2/6	03/04/2026	-	OR1	$450.00	Dunstall Park	480m	00:28.22	00:28.22	N/A	N/A	2	1. Droopys Aladdin 2. Ballymac Blanco 3. Droopys Dettori	0.75L	$7.00
1/6	28/03/2026	-	OR1	$450.00	Dunstall Park	480m	00:28.37	00:28.37	N/A	N/A	2	1. Ballymac Blanco 2. Toddys Wolf 3. Laughil Larry	3.75L	$2.60
2/6	21/03/2026	-	OR	$450.00	Dunstall Park	480m	00:28.14	00:28.14	N/A	N/A	1	1. Droopys Aladdin 2. Ballymac Blanco 3. Flashing Fender	1.25L	$6.00
2/6	15/03/2026	-	OR	$435.00	Towcester	500m	00:28.95	00:28.95	N/A	N/A	2	1. Kranky Drake 2. Ballymac Blanco 3. Bower Aoibhin	0.2L	$3.90

Venetian Nero (3)241

Trainer: J Campbell (Unattached)12 mths 3: 1-1-0

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: Ballymac Cashout

Dam: Droopys Nextone

Stats

Career3: 1-1-0

Win %33.33%

Place %66.67%

Prize Money$0.00

Comments

Went to the front and never looked back to win last run at Dunstall Park in 28.53s and solid career start. Expected to be flashing home. Strong competitor.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/6	01/08/2026	-	OR	$405.00	Dunstall Park	480m	00:28.53	00:28.53	N/A	N/A	1	1. Venetian Nero 2. Scooby Baroness 3. Timahoe Rocky	5.5L	$1.60
4/4	11/07/2026	-	OR	$365.00	Hove	285m	00:16.70	00:16.70	N/A	N/A	2	1. Ambiguous 2. Move Over Eva 3. Bengals Champ	33.35L	$1.38
2/5	02/07/2026	-	OR	$365.00	Hove	285m	00:16.46	00:16.46	N/A	N/A	1	1. Book Story 2. Venetian Nero 3. Ambiguous	0.5L	$1.34

Magical Keith (4)422535X141

Trainer: G A Griffiths (Monmore)12 mths 21: 5-5-3

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: Ballymac Cashout

Dam: Burgess Sarah

Stats

Career21: 5-5-3

Win %23.81%

Place %61.90%

Prize Money$0.00

Comments

Bold effort when winning last time here in 28.44s. Has shown early pace in races to date. Tracking very well this campaign. Reasonable chance.

Last Starts 17 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/6	23/07/2026	-	A1	$270.00	Monmore	480m	00:28.44	00:28.44	N/A	N/A	5	1. Magical Keith 2. Intriguing Iris 3. Newinn Rex	0.75L	$1.70
4/5	11/07/2026	-	OR	$365.00	Monmore	480m	00:28.64	00:28.64	N/A	N/A	6	1. Sams Magic 2. Headford Cian 3. Simpson Sniper	3L	$2.15
1/6	04/07/2026	-	OR	$365.00	Monmore	480m	00:28.48	00:28.48	N/A	N/A	4	1. Magical Keith 2. Shake The Bottle 3. Datona Vamoose	0.5L	$1.60
5/6	07/03/2026	-	OR	$0.00	Curraheen Park	480m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	2	1. Beanos Yank 2. Ballymac Iroko 3. Shanahee Boomer	-	$0.00
3/5	28/02/2026	-	OR	$0.00	Tralee	480m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	4	1. Daleroad Devon 2. Moorstown Knight 3. Magical Keith	-	$0.00
5/6	19/12/2025	-	OR	$0.00	Tralee	480m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	2	1. Solo And Go 2. Crossfield Matt 3. Ballymac Tibet	12.25L	$6.00
2/6	12/12/2025	-	OR	$0.00	Tralee	480m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	4	1. Crossfield Matt 2. Magical Keith 3. Lucky Pat	-	$0.00
2/6	08/11/2025	-	OR	$0.00	Cork	480m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	1	1. Da Tapper Flynn 2. Magical Keith 3. The Other Wild	1.5L	$2.62
4/6	31/10/2025	-	OR	$0.00	Curraheen Park	480m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	5	1. Swords Style 2. Sirius Alpha 3. Headleys Trump	-	$0.00
2/6	24/10/2025	-	OR	$0.00	Curraheen Park	480m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	4	1. The Other Wild 2. Magical Keith 3. Moorstown Brett	-	$0.00
5/6	18/10/2025	-	OR	$0.00	Curraheen Park	480m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	1	1. Lemon Joey 2. Blastoff Heffo 3. Highview Ben	-	$0.00
1/6	11/10/2025	-	OR	$0.00	Curraheen Park	480m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	1	1. Magical Keith 2. Moorstown Knight 3. Made To Measure	-	$0.00
4/6	06/09/2025	-	OR	$0.00	Shelbourne Park	503m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	2	1. Unanimous Leo 2. Magical Sapphire 3. Ballyhooly Bruno	4.5L	$3.40
1/4	30/08/2025	-	OR	$0.00	Shelbourne Park	503m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	4	1. Magical Keith 2. Droopys Deploy 3. No More Fiftys	-	$2.80
2/6	23/08/2025	-	OR	$0.00	Shelbourne Park	503m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	1	1. Magical Sapphire 2. Magical Keith 3. Coloursaregreen	-	$3.50
2/6	16/08/2025	-	OR	$0.00	Shelbourne Park	550m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	2	1. Swords Style 2. Magical Keith 3. De Bono Lad	-	$0.00
3/4	08/08/2025	-	OR	$0.00	Shelbourne Park	480m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	6	1. Solo And Go 2. Droopys Slick 3. Magical Keith	4L	$3.50
1/5	01/08/2025	-	A1	$0.00	Tralee	550m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	3	1. Magical Keith 2. Moorstown Knight 3. Millridge Lily	-	$0.00
4/6	25/07/2025	-	OR	$0.00	Shelbourne Park	525m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	6	1. Ballymac Lake 2. Solo And Go 3. Unanimous Leo	-	$0.00
3/4	18/07/2025	-	OR	$0.00	Shelbourne Park	480m	N/A	-	N/A	N/A	5	1. Patterdale Timmy 2. Droopys Heiress 3. Magical Keith	8.7L	$0.00

Forgottotellya (5)4254551411

Trainer: M A Wallis (Unattached)12 mths 13: 5-1-1

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: Ballymac Best

Dam: Paper Moon

Stats

Career13: 5-1-1

Win %38.46%

Place %53.85%

Prize Money$0.00

Comments

Picked up nicely to win last time at this track in 28.19s and will be well suited at the distance. Can't knock the form winning 2 on the bounce. Stands out as good value.

Last Starts 8 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/5	01/08/2026	-	OR	$365.00	Monmore	480m	00:28.19	00:28.19	N/A	N/A	4	1. Forgottotellya 2. Headford Dane 3. Good Teddy	-	$3.20
1/6	26/07/2026	-	OR	$435.00	Towcester	460m	00:26.22	00:26.22	N/A	N/A	2	1. Forgottotellya 2. Tomahawk 3. Jazzy Ace	6.25L	$1.65
4/6	18/07/2026	-	OR3	$365.00	Monmore	480m	00:28.59	00:28.59	N/A	N/A	5	1. Toddys Tank 2. Wise Tournament 3. Aero Boris	3.5L	$3.20
1/5	11/07/2026	-	OR	$365.00	Monmore	480m	00:28.43	00:28.43	N/A	N/A	3	1. Forgottotellya 2. Cascabel 3. Heres Buddy	9L	$2.15
5/6	04/07/2026	-	OR3	$365.00	Monmore	480m	00:28.36	00:28.36	N/A	N/A	5	1. Wise Tournament 2. Holding Aero 3. Tullymurry Troy	4.6L	$2.80
5/6	18/06/2026	-	IV	$1,100.00	Monmore	264m	00:15.34	00:15.34	N/A	N/A	6	1. Scooby Diamond 2. Lesleys Buddy 3. Start The Engine	6.85L	$8.00
4/6	06/06/2026	-	IV	$1,100.00	Towcester	460m	00:26.31	00:26.31	N/A	N/A	1	1. Start The Engine 2. Gav Nificent 3. Droopys Buck	4.45L	$3.00
5/6	24/05/2026	-	OR2	$435.00	Towcester	270m	00:15.60	00:15.60	N/A	N/A	4	1. Shadow Storm 2. Bubbly Crusader 3. Headford Wayne	5.95L	$9.00
2/6	14/05/2026	-	OR	$365.00	Monmore	480m	00:28.25	00:28.25	N/A	N/A	5	1. Anglesey Milo 2. Forgottotellya 3. Holding Blaze	2.25L	$1.50
4/6	07/05/2026	-	OR	$365.00	Monmore	264m	00:15.21	00:15.21	N/A	N/A	5	1. Catchem Boyo 2. Wanfourtoeknee 3. Jayavakno	6.5L	$2.15
3/6	19/04/2026	-	OR1	$850.00	Sheffield	500m	00:28.81	00:28.81	N/A	N/A	5	1. Annadown Shadow 2. Droopys Typical 3. Forgottotellya	5.6L	$1.85
1/5	12/04/2026	-	OR1	$585.00	Sheffield	500m	00:28.98	00:28.98	N/A	N/A	5	1. Forgottotellya 2. Droopys Typical 3. Aero Razorwind	3.25L	$1.15
1/5	22/03/2026	-	OR	$335.00	Towcester	500m	00:28.61	00:28.61	N/A	N/A	4	1. Forgottotellya 2. Glendale Go 3. Jaz Style	4.5L	$1.13

Holding Blaze (6)2324252512

Trainer: R Taberner (Monmore)12 mths 19: 2-7-4

2 yo Black Dog

Sire: King Sheeran

Dam: Ignite

Stats

Career19: 2-7-4

Win %10.53%

Place %68.42%

Prize Money$0.00

Comments

Was agonizingly close last run at Dunstall Park. In good order this campaign. Will struggle against these.

Last Starts 16 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Ran	Win	BON	A1s	Box	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/5	24/07/2026	-	OR3	$1,926.00	Dunstall Park	480m	00:28.09	00:28.09	N/A	N/A	6	1. Strike It Skye 2. Holding Blaze 3. Droopys Trade	0.2L	$7.00
1/6	18/07/2026	-	OR	$450.00	Dunstall Park	480m	00:28.04	00:28.04	N/A	N/A	6	1. Holding Blaze 2. Start The Engine 3. Anglesey Milo	2.75L	$11.00
5/6	04/07/2026	-	OR3	$365.00	Monmore	480m	00:28.19	00:28.19	N/A	N/A	4	1. Armagh Daithi 2. Stonepark Delta 3. Blackstone Ten	19.25L	$5.00
2/6	28/06/2026	-	IV	$585.00	Sheffield	500m	00:28.93	00:28.93	N/A	N/A	3	1. Zenith Pasha 2. Holding Blaze 3. Inca Connect	0.5L	$3.20
5/6	18/06/2026	-	OR	$450.00	Monmore	480m	00:28.18	00:28.18	N/A	N/A	2	1. Wise Tournament 2. Coppice Ferry 3. Pain Barrier	7L	$3.90
2/6	11/06/2026	-	OR	$365.00	Monmore	480m	00:28.46	00:28.46	N/A	N/A	3	1. Da Mighty Man 2. Holding Blaze 3. Wise Tournament	0.5L	$5.50
4/6	28/05/2026	-	OR3	$600.00	Monmore	480m	00:28.25	00:28.25	N/A	N/A	2	1. Wise Tournament 2. Sams Magic 3. Droopys Poker	2.45L	$8.00
2/6	21/05/2026	-	OR3	$380.00	Monmore	480m	00:28.08	00:28.08	N/A	N/A	1	1. Wise Tournament 2. Holding Blaze 3. Aero Pumpkin	4L	$4.40
3/6	14/05/2026	-	OR	$365.00	Monmore	480m	00:28.25	00:28.25	N/A	N/A	2	1. Anglesey Milo 2. Forgottotellya 3. Holding Blaze	3L	$6.00
2/6	07/05/2026	-	OR	$365.00	Monmore	480m	00:28.52	00:28.52	N/A	N/A	1	1. Vampire Bob 2. Holding Blaze 3. Tullymurry Troy	0.75L	$6.00
3/6	30/04/2026	-	OR3	$600.00	Monmore	480m	00:27.97	00:27.97	N/A	N/A	1	1. Armagh Daithi 2. Senahel Sydney 3. Holding Blaze	2.95L	$11.00
2/6	23/04/2026	-	OR3	$380.00	Monmore	480m	00:28.39	00:28.39	N/A	N/A	3	1. Bandit Paddy 2. Holding Blaze 3. Droopys Expected	1.25L	$5.50
5/5	12/04/2026	-	OR1	$585.00	Sheffield	500m	00:28.51	00:28.51	N/A	N/A	2	1. Copney Queen 2. Droopys Buck 3. Harton Whirlwind	13.5L	$9.00
3/6	05/04/2026	-	IV	$585.00	Sheffield	500m	00:29.22	00:29.22	N/A	N/A	3	1. Holding Aero 2. Ballymac Buddy 3. Holding Blaze	5L	$8.00
6/6	29/03/2026	-	IV	$585.00	Sheffield	480m	00:27.75	00:27.75	N/A	N/A	2	1. Catunda Maura 2. Dunbolg Formula 3. Carakeel Express	24L	$5.50
3/6	21/03/2026	-	OR1	$425.00	Monmore	480m	00:28.05	00:28.05	N/A	N/A	1	1. Underground Gold 2. Bowmers Buddy 3. Holding Blaze	8L	$15.00
1/6	14/03/2026	-	OR1	$425.00	Monmore	480m	00:28.60	00:28.60	N/A	N/A	2	1. Holding Blaze 2. Aero Thunder 3. Gordon Bennett	0.75L	$17.00
5/6	07/03/2026	-	OR	$365.00	Monmore	480m	00:28.37	00:28.37	N/A	N/A	3	1. Keefill Teak 2. Newinn Jolly 3. Droopys Fearless	9.5L	$5.50
2/5	28/02/2026	-	OR	$365.00	Monmore	480m	00:28.33	00:28.33	N/A	N/A	3	1. Barnfield Titan 2. Holding Blaze 3. Rory The Arb	4.25L	$4.20