16:20 Downpatrick

Saturday 13 June 2026

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C. Russell Auto Sales Beginners Chase

Off time: 16:20 | Winning time: 5m 54.60s

Anodandawink^p¹³

Age: 5| Weight: 11-12| J: Eoghan Finegan⁽⁷⁾| T: Ciaran Murphy| OR: 93| BF

5/1

Runner-up on completed start in points and, with cheekpieces applied up in trip, improved over hurdles when third of 16 in handicap at Kilbeggan (25f) in April. Not in the same form over 19f at the same course 13 days ago but return to further should suit as he goes chasing.

Form: 00003/9

Coolboy Christy²²

Age: 5| Weight: 11-12| J: Ricky Doyle| T: P J Rothwell

10/3

Fair hurdler who offered something to work on sent chasing when eighth of 14 in maiden at this course (19f) 22 days ago, making late headway. This longer trip promises to suit so there could be better still to come.

Form: 0645/48

Kalsman^h¹³

Age: 8| Weight: 11-12| J: Kieren Buckley| T: L Lennon| OR: 99| C

12/1

Course winner (2¾m) who doubled his tally when making all in handicap at Down Royal (2½m) in April. However, was below form both starts last month, down the field at Kilbeggan 13 days ago. Goes up in distance for chasing debut.

Form: 1461/90

Schiehallion^p³¹

Age: 9| Weight: 11-12| J: Alix Balfe⁽⁷⁾| T: D A McLoughlin| OR: 93

10/1

Long-standing maiden over hurdles and form was mixed last season, ending the campaign with a good second in 15-runner handicap at Bellewstown in April but was pulled up at Punchestown last time. Now tried over fences.

Form: 40FP2/P

Coppola⁵⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 11-5| J: Kevin Sexton| T: G Elliott

6/1

Much improved when runner-up in handicap hurdles on first 3 starts for current yard, including over 2¾m at this course in March. Ran poorly in first-time cheekpieces (now discarded) at Kilbeggan last time, but no surprise to see her bounce back sent chasing.

Form: 08222P/

Saunton Surf²²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-5| J: Philip Donovan⁽³⁾| T: Gary McGill| OR: 99| BF

11/8

Maiden over hurdles but this point winner went close on chasing debut when second of 14 in maiden here (19f) 22 days ago. Can make a bold bid as she goes back up in distance.

Form: 49P55/2

Non-Runners

Huntsgrove¹⁵

Weight: 11-12| Age: 8

T: J P Ryan J: John Aherne

Welcome Back⁸

Weight: 11-12| Age: 6

T: C Collins J: Carl Millar

Tropical Image¹²

Weight: 11-5| Age: 9

T: E McCarthy J: Mike O'Connor

Forecasts

Saunton Surf (11/8), Tropical Image (5/2), Coolboy Christy (10/3), Anodandawink (5/1), Coppola (6/1), Schiehallion (10/1), Kalsman (12/1), Welcome Back (16/1), Huntsgrove (20/1)

SAUNTON SURF was denied only late on making her chasing debut at this course last month and she can gain compensation this time around. She is taken to see off the challenge of Tropical Image, who left her first effort over fences behind when runner-up at Listowel 12 days ago, with Coppola also considered.