Ballybawn Belter

Leopardstown is where the horse has made its mark, winning twice from six races there since its first career victory on 6 March 2022. It remains a course where Ballybawn Belter runs well, even if it hasn't dominated in the way some specialists do. The trainer Liz Doyle, running her yard out of Crossabeg in County Wexford, has built a solid season with four winners sent out so far. Simon Torrens rides the horse most often, though the partnership hasn't quite clicked, winning just 2 of their 14 races together — a 14 percent return that suggests there may be better days ahead with a different jockey on board.

The horse's recent record shows promise. After winning at Limerick on 28 December 2025, Ballybawn Belter has returned to racing within the last week, putting in a second-place finish most recently. That comeback suggests the horse is sound and ready to run, and with the winter months bringing wetter conditions, this could be precisely the time when Ballybawn Belter thrives. At eight years old, the horse still has plenty of racing ahead, and a return to soft ground at a course like Leopardstown may be exactly where the next win comes.