Bells Grove (2021) Horse
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About
Bells Grove, a five-year-old bay gelding sired by Capri out of Vitalized, is trained by E Buckley and owned by David L'Estrange. In seven starts he has secured two wins, placed second once and third three times, accumulating $38,091 in earnings. His most recent race at Navan on 19 September 2026 saw him finish first among fifteen runners.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Navan 19-Sep-26 3168m SOFT R2 HcpH $14,548 (of $24,246), Winning Time: 03:37.200, SP: 6.50 1st Bells Grove ( K Buckley 162 ) 2nd Lips Freedom ( D Meyler 159 ) 0.75L 3rd Simple Things ( P Smithers 151 , Cd 146 ) 6.75L See full results | K Buckley 73.5kg | 1 (15) |
| Ballinrobe 22-Jul-26 3501m GOOD R1 MdH $11,741 (of $11,741), Winning Time: 04:13.400, SP: 1.57 1st Bells Grove ( K Buckley 158 ) 2nd How's Ellie ( B Hayes 151 ) 6.50L 3rd Whoyougonnacall ( M Kenneally 158 ) 0.30L See full results | K Buckley 71.7kg | 1 (18) |
| Listowel 30-May-26 3310m GOOD R2 MdH $1,958 (of $11,749), Winning Time: 04:00.100, SP: 29.00 1st Gomez Addams ( D O'keeffe 166 ) 2nd Small Fry ( J J Slevin 166 ) 1.00L 3rd Bells Grove ( K Buckley 166 ) 2.75L See full results | K Buckley 75.3kg 2.75L | 3 (17) |
| Kilbeggan 25-Apr-26 3319m SOFT R8 NHF (of $10,789), Winning Time: 04:02.600, SP: 5.50 1st Kershaw ( O Mcgill 168 ) 2nd Lultimatom ( P W Mullins 168 ) 0.30L 3rd Seven Towers ( D G Lavery 168 ) 2.75L 8th Bells Grove ( F R Buckley 168 , Cd 161 ) 15.30L See full results | F R Buckley 76.2kg, Cd 73kg 15.30L | 8 (18) |
| Cheltenham 25-Oct-25 3300m SOFT R7 CL2 NHF $4,500 (of $20,556), Winning Time: 03:54.590, SP: 12.00 1st Chicker ( J J Burke 159 ) 2nd Le Beau Madrik ( H Skelton 155 ) 1.75L 3rd Bells Grove ( A Harvey 155 ) 2.05L See full results | A Harvey 70.3kg 2.05L | 3 (11) |
| Downpatrick 19-Sep-25 3571m YIELDING NH Flat, SP: 4/1 Tracked leader in 2nd, ridden 2f out, headway to dispute lead entering straight, led briefly under 1f out, joined inside final furlong, headed and no extra close home | Mr F R Buckley 75.3kg Neck | 2 (7) |
| Sligo 20-Aug-25 3702m GOOD NH Flat, SP: 6/1 Mid-division, 5th halfway, progress in 4th 4f out, improved to 3rd inside final furlong, kept on without threatening closing stages | Mr F R Buckley 74.4kg 5 1/2l | 3 (8) |