16:15 Downpatrick

Saturday 15 June 2019

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Speckled Hen Bar & Restaurant Beginners Chase

Off time: 16:15 | Winning time: 6m 11.70s

Black Spot On^b³⁹

Age: 12| Weight: 11-12| J: Danny Mullins| T: R McNally

20/1

The fitting of blinkers in the geldings last couple of starts have only brought about a modicum of improvement. Probably best watched on first start over the larger obstacles for four years.

Form: 0/000-45

British Art^p²²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: A Ring| T: R K Watson

12/1

Sending out mixed signals in a number of starts over hurdles since March. Could turn out to be one of the more intriguing contenders on chasing debut.

Form: 045-254

Dasmyhoss¹³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: Rachael Blackmore| T: A McNamara

4/1

Off the mark for connections over hurdles at the fifth time of asking when landing a Kilbeggan handicap hurdle over 2m earlier this month. Market likely to be the best guide on chasing bow.

Form: 65/96-31

Penance¹³

Age: 9| Weight: 11-12| J: Dillon Maxwell⁽⁷⁾| T: A McNamara

20/1

Modest 108-rated handicap hurdler who possibly ran as well as could be expected on chasing debut at Kilbeggan earlier this month when sent off a odds of 66/1. Came up against Robin De Carlow that day and looks a possible future prospect.

Form: 5569/P-0

Summer Hill^t1¹²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: Liam Quinlan⁽⁷⁾| T: J P Ryan

8/1

Has been sending out mixed messages in a number of starts over hurdles since February. Has first-time tongue tie fitted for chasing debut and worth a check in the market.

Form: U3-5395

Swarez^p³²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: A W Short⁽⁵⁾| T: P Stafford

28/1

Chasing career has not got off to the best of starts finishing well down the field on debut at Wexford in April before falling three out , when still in touch, in a Tramore beginners contest last month. A good effort would not surprise.

Form: 00060-F

Road Warrior^t²⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-10| J: Sean Flanagan| T: N Meade

10/1

Modest 106-rated handicap hurdler who looked a little vulnerable on chasing debut at Kilbeggan last month finishing 50L adrift of the winner, Put The Kettle On. Can be expected to improve for that run representing respected connections.

Form: 57040-9

Demi Plie¹⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-5| J: B J Cooper| T: P Roche

3/1

Tough and genuine sort who was in good form between August and November last term over hurdles. Lying third of nine when unseating rider at the second last on chasing debut in a Tramore beginners contest last month. Needs a clear round.

Form: 26126-U

Fiveaftermidnight³³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-5| J: J P O'Sullivan⁽⁷⁾| T: P J Rothwell

5/1

Off the mark over hurdles at the eighth attempt when landing a Limerick maiden over 2m6f last month. Market possibly best guide on debut over the larger obstacles.

Form: 282P5-1

Isle Of Destiny^p³¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-5| J: Jack Kennedy| T: G Elliott| OR: 114

10/3

Improving 114-rated handicap hurdler. Daughter of Gold Well makes her chasing debut here for respected trainer/jockey combination with market likely to dictate chances.

Form: 33185-4

Milan Diva^p⁶⁵

Age: 8| Weight: 11-5| J: R P Treacy⁽⁵⁾| T: Mrs S Dawson| OR: 88

66/1

Poor form in a number of starts for bargain basement 85-rated handicap hurdler. Makes little appeal on chasing debut based on what the mare has shown for connections so far.

Form: D400/P0-

Non-Runners

Alpha Indi⁴⁵⁶

Weight: 11-12| Age: 8

T: G Elliott J: Jack Kennedy

Lleyton²⁹

Weight: 11-12| Age: 7

T: J R Finn J: Mr J W Hannon

Forecasts

Demi Plie (3/1), Isle Of Destiny (10/3), Dasmyhoss (4/1), Fiveaftermidnight (5/1), Summer Hill (8/1), Alpha Indi (8/1), Road Warrior (10/1), British Art (12/1), Black Spot On (20/1), Penance (20/1), Lleyton (20/1), Swarez (28/1), Milan Diva (66/1)

The J P McManus-owned, DEMI PLIE was in good form between August and November last term over hurdles and was very much still in contention when unseating two out on chasing debut at Tramore last month. The six-year-old can set the record straight on her second start over the larger obstacles leaving Kilbeggan winner, Dassmyhoss and the Noel Meade-trained, Road Warrior to battle for the minor honours.