Arch Empire Bellewstown 20:17 Tips, Betting and Prediction

Arch Empire is set to gallop at Bellewstown in a showdown for the Seamus Mulvaney Bookmaker, Crockafotha race at 20:17, spanning a distance of 1m 4f 71y on good going. This 5-year-old gelding, trained by G Elliott and steered by jockey Mr H C Swan, enters the race with a live price tag of 4.5, marking him as a value bet. Looking over the last six months, Arch Empire has not overly impressed with just one win from six races, but his overall strike rate of about 17% suggests he might just be holding back for a solid performance. Trainer G Elliott has been fairly steady, achieving a 13% win rate from a robust 704 races over the past six months. However, it's the combination of Elliott with jockey H C Swan that catches the eye; they've demonstrated a winning formula about 22% of the time over past interactions, showcasing a potential advantage for Arch Empire in today's race. Gorthill, on the other hand, seems a lengthy shot with a live price of 21. This 9-year-old gelding has touched the track less frequently, showing no wins in the past half-year. It's hard not to count him out when his recent form has hardly been encouraging. The team of Mrs Caroline McCaldin and jockey Mr D McGill hasn't been hitting high notes either, which doesn't bode well for Gorthill's chances. Lark In The Mornin poses as the short-priced favourite at 1.44, underlining the confidence bettors and the bookies have in this 5-year-old. Given the record and the backing by trainer J P O'Brien along with jockey Mr J L Gleeson, Lark In The Mornin stands as the top choice for many. However, despite the lower odds, this selection lacks the appealing price point of Arch Empire, which might just offer a better value proposition for a punt. Based on the combination of trainer and jockey performance as well as his recent competitive edge, I would lean towards Arch Empire as the predicted winner for an intriguing race at Bellewstown. Fancy a flutter on Arch Empire? It's your chance to back a dark horse with potential at decent odds. Always remember, bet wisely and have fun!
Article prices indicative and correct at 3:16 am on 3rd July 2025

P	Horse	H	T	J	J/T	RL
2^nd	1. Arch Empire	0⁴	12⁹	4⁹	16³	8²
5^th	2. Gorthill	0²	10¹	2⁵	15⁴	6⁹
1^st	3. Lark In The Mornin	0³	9⁸	4⁷	14⁵	6⁷
4^th	5. Wonderwalk	0¹	10⁰	3²	14⁶	6⁶
3^rd	4. Weston	0¹	9⁵	2⁸	15⁴	6⁶

Bellewstown 20:17

Race 7 Seamus Mulvaney Bookmaker, Crockafotha (1m 4f 71y)

3rd Jul 25