The win came at Fairyhouse just this week, on 4th April 2026, and the timing matters. A horse that wins and runs again within days is clearly in fine shape, and Fairyhouse is a well-regarded track in Irish racing — not a backwater. Looking at the recent form of 1-4-3, the pattern is a touch up and down, but the key number is that career win rate: 1 from 3, or roughly 1 in every 3 races. For context, most horses at this level struggle to win even 1 in 5.
Behind Belladaball is Gavin Cromwell, a trainer based in Navan, County Meath, who has been in excellent form this season — 92 winners sent out already, which is the kind of tally that tells you this yard knows exactly what it is doing and when to aim a horse at a race. Cromwell has a reputation for patient, well-timed campaigning, and a horse winning fresh off a recent outing under his watch is no accident. When a trainer of this calibre keeps a horse active and winning, it is usually because they like what they see at home. Belladaball is one to keep a close eye on.
| Course | Races | Results | Last visited | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairyhouse Galloping |
2 | 1 win, 1 third | 4 Apr | 50% |
| Down Royal Galloping |
1 | 1 other | 17 Mar | 0% |