Gowran Park Race 5 - Coolmore Stud Churchill Stakes (Listed)
BELLESQUE (5) Scored a victory by 3/4L last run at Leopardstown and gets a favourable draw. Should come to hand quickly. Has run into the placings all attempts this preparation. One of the top hopes. SEA OF RAIN (6) Made no mistakes when winning by a margin of 3 1/4L last time at Leopardstown and solid career start. Shows good early pace. In good racing form this preparation. Has the ability to take this out. CITY OF DUBAI (1) Fought on well to win a tight contest by 1/2L last time at Killarney and having second race start. Billy Lee and Paddy Twomey show promise as a combination. One of the hopes. SERGEI DIAGHILEV (3) Ran 9th last start at Ascot. Has the potential to improve sharply and facing an increased distance. Prefers to settle towards the rear. Not out of this.
Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Fought on well to win a tight contest last time at Killarney and was a debutant last start. Testing ability against stronger contenders. Should run a competitive race.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 13/07/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $21,999.00 | Killarney | 1627m | GOOD | Billy Lee | 60.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Shane Foley
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Did well when 2nd last time at Killarney and showing consistent performance in races. Displaying good ability since returning from a break but challenged by a tougher grade. Hard to see it being good enough.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 15/07/2026 | - | 2yo | $25,000.00 | Killarney | 1645m | GOOD | Shane Foley | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 03/07/2026 | - | 2yo | $25,000.00 | Bellewstown | 1586m | GOOD | Shane Foley | 58.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.03L | $4.00 |
| 6/13 | 19/06/2026 | - | 2yo | $15,999.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | SOFT | Scott Mccullagh | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 3.45L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Wayne Lordan
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $3.75 and came in 9th last start at Ascot. Has the potential to improve sharply and racing over more ground. Gets back and needs luck. Will be around the mark.
Last Starts 52 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/25 | 17/06/2026 | - | Listed | $122,963.00 | Ascot | 1207m | GOOD | R L Moore | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4.55L | $3.75 |
| 1/8 | 23/05/2026 | - | C & G | $25,000.00 | Curragh | 1207m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 59.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $1.67 |
Jockey: J M Sheridan
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Secured a close victory last start at Killarney and can save some energy from the draw. Likely to get back in the run. Matched against a stronger field. Value runner.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 15/07/2026 | - | 2yo | $25,000.00 | Killarney | 1645m | GOOD | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 61kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 27/06/2026 | - | C & G | $30,000.00 | Curragh | 1408m | GOOD TO FIRM | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 59.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 6.1L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Dylan Browne Mcmonagle
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Nice effort when winning by 3/4L last run at Leopardstown and can find a nice position from the draw. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Attracts support.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 16/07/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $21,999.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | GOOD | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.75L | $2.00 |
| 2/13 | 09/07/2026 | - | 2YF MDN | $21,999.00 | Leopardstown | 1453m | GOOD | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Colin Keane
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Kicked clear when winning by a margin of 3 1/4L last time at Leopardstown and putting a tidy record together. Should race on the speed. Good chance and definitely has claims.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 23/07/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES MDN | $25,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | GOOD | Declan Mcdonogh | 57.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 3.2L | $3.25 |
| 3/12 | 16/07/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1453m | GOOD | Declan Mcdonogh | 55.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.55L | $3.75 |
| 2/15 | 30/06/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Roscommon | 1494m | GOOD | Declan Mcdonogh | 55.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.14L | $2.10 |
| 2/10 | 18/06/2026 | - | 2Y | $30,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1449m | GOOD | Declan Mcdonogh | 54.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.01L | $3.50 |
| 4/8 | 18/05/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $25,000.00 | Roscommon | 1494m | SOFT | Declan Mcdonogh | 55.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.45L | $3.50 |