The Gleeson’s Bar, Drogheda, Home Of Racing Handicap at Bellewstown highlights a competitive 18-declared field competing for a €30,000 prize pool over seven furlongs and 195 yards, according to Bellewstown Racecards. The feature event brings together a diverse group of flat specialists and handicap debutants, carrying a winner’s share of €18,000.
Contenders and Form Analysis in the Bellewstown Feature
According to raceform analysis by Dan McEvoy, Zaraahmando (4) enters the race facing a difficult draw but remains a strong pace angle if he breaks cleanly. His unchanged handicap mark keeps him dangerous following a series of consistent recent efforts, including a runner-up finish on July 30, 2026, at Galway behind Cala Bonita, where he finished 2.50 lengths ahead of Glyndwr. Elusive Path represents another key contender, making his handicap debut after securing three placed finishes in maiden races. Although a mile stretched his stamina last time out, the Elusive Pimpernel gelding benefits from the three-year-old weight allowance. Goal Exceeded arrives in strong overall form and is tipped to complete the frame, while local runner Dream Legend enters the market under observation following a 14lb rise for his most recent victory.
Head-to-Head Statistics and Previous Encounters
Several runners bring direct competitive lines from summer fixtures at Galway and Leopardstown, as documented in Bellewstown Racecards. Glyndwr met Zaraahmando twice recently: first on July 9, 2026, at Leopardstown where Zaraahmando finished third (rated 73) and Glyndwr finished fifth (rated 82), and again at Galway on July 30, 2026, where Zaraahmando took second place ahead of Glyndwr in fourth. Bundle Of Interest also shares form with Glyndwr, having finished 0.53 lengths ahead of him in an August 19, 2025, handicap at Roscommon. Meanwhile, Exquisite Acclaim looks to build on stable momentum following a consistent run of form that a quote suggests could lead to a €35,000 target in a 0-85 event at Newcastle.
Prize Money and Race Conditions
The extended flat handicap is open to horses aged three years and older, with a base rating of 80 equating to 10 stone. Post-calculation penalties dictate that any winner carries a 7lb extra weight for each race won. The €30,000 total purse is distributed across the first six places, allocating €18,000 to the winner, €6,000 to second, €3,000 to third, €1,500 to fourth, €900 to fifth, and €600 to sixth place, according to Bellewstown Racecards.
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