15:55 Downpatrick

Friday 22 September 2017

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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase

Off time: 15:55 | Winning time: 5m 2.20s

Arctic Light¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 11-12| J: D J McInerney⁽⁷⁾| T: T Mullins| OR: 100

66/1

Has ran poorly all season and has been pulled-up the last twice at Killarney and Kilbeggan. With need to improve a chunk to take a hand in this.

Form: 09-70PP

Broughtons Star^h¹⁴

Age: 10| Weight: 11-12| J: Keith Donoghue| T: G Elliott| OR: 101

14/1

Veteran who can still runs his race as proved with a Sligo win on soft to heavy ground in a 12-runner handicap hurdle. Well beaten off higher mark the last twice but still could have a say here on chasing debut.

Form: 242194

Eric The Third²⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 11-12| J: J P O'Sullivan⁽⁷⁾| T: P J Rothwell| OR: 80

33/1

Decent form figures don't tell the whole story as the gelding has been well beaten all season including his last two starts. Others make more appeal on chasing debut.

Form: 4-08933

Like A Demon⁸

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: Robbie Colgan| T: N Slevin| OR: 93| BF

12/1

Last seen over hurdles when finishing fourth of 10 beaten 9L in a Wexford novice handicap hurdle in March. Can't be dismissed easily but market likely to reveal expectations on chase debut.

Form: 242034-

Maighnealta^h,t²¹

Age: 8| Weight: 11-12| J: G N Fox| T: D McDonogh| OR: 96| C

16/1

Latest success came at Fairyhouse in December but well beaten off a 10lb higher mark at Punchestown on his return and has struggled in three outings since. Best watched on chasing debut.

Form: 31-0756

Persian Wind^p,t²²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: L P Dempsey| T: J P Dempsey| OR: 94

16/1

Inconsistent gelding who has too many second-rate performances to his name and looks to save his best runs for better ground.

Form: 7056-20

There Was A Time¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 11-12| J: M A Enright| T: E P Harty| OR: 97

25/1

Well held over hurdles including in handicap company on his last three starts. Ninth of 11 on chase debut at Kilbeggan and others hold stronger profiles for this contest.

Form: 8840-09

Well Joey^p¹⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: A W Short⁽⁷⁾| T: Mrs P Dobbs| OR: 100

9/1

Now a 14-race maiden who has failed to muster any encouragement over hurdles. Well beaten 37L on chasing debut at Listowel despite finishing third of nine. Will need to improve here.

Form: 663693

A Touch Of Sparkle²⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 11-5| J: P E Corbett⁽³⁾| T: S R B Crawford| OR: 102

7/1

106-rated hurdler related to multiple chase winners Golan Way and Missunited. Market will be the most likely to reveal expectations.

Form: 4451F2

Bold Sky²⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 11-5| J: A E Lynch| T: H De Bromhead| OR: 88

20/1

Well beaten on most recent starts for the below-par 88-rated hurdler. Could make up to be an interesting chaser from a yard renowned for improving their stock.

Form: 0-20366

Delayed Eloquence¹⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-5| J: Ruby Walsh| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 102| BF

9/4

Luckless 102-rated hurdler related to multiple chase winners Cooldine, Annacotty and recent Kilbeggan winner Rosie Alice. Likely to be a warm order in this contest.

Form: 522222

Shaluna⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 11-5| J: Rachael Blackmore| T: J J Hanlon| OR: 98

16/1

101-rated hurdler but has failed to get round in two chase starts falling at Tipperary and unseating at Tramore last time out. Others make more appeal here.

Form: U6F0U0

Tranquil Magic^p,t²⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-5| J: J J Slevin⁽³⁾| T: C Bowe| OR: 98| C

9/4

Solid and consistent 97-rated hurdler makes an anticipated chasing bow here. Has hit the frame in all three of his course appearance and worth a market check.

Form: 042212

Forecasts

Tranquil Magic (9/4), Delayed Eloquence (9/4), A Touch Of Sparkle (7/1), Well Joey (9/1), Like A Demon (12/1), Broughtons Star (14/1), Persian Wind (16/1), Maighnealta (16/1), Shaluna (16/1), Bold Sky (20/1), There Was A Time (25/1), Eric The Third (33/1), Arctic Light (66/1)

Tricky beginners chase with the likely warm order DELAYED ELOQUENCE expected to try and make all over the 2m3f distance. The 102-rated hurdler can transfer here solid hurdler form to the larger obstacles with the notable booking of Ruby Walsh in the plate. Chasing debutantes Broughtons Star and A Touch Of Sparkle can battle for the minors.