Exeter 01 January 2017

Going: Good to Soft (Soft in places)
 
 
Light rain

Forecast: Light rain
Temperature: 2.2° - 9.2°
Rainfall: 2.48mm
Wind: 16.7 mph NE

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12:40 Exeter (Class 4) (5YO plus)

Passage House Inn Topsham 'national Hunt' Novices' Hurdle

2m 2f 111y

Winner £3,249 - 17 ran

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Kayf Adventure beat some above average rivals in a Warwick bumper back in March 2015 but the 655-day break is an obvious concern, especially with NEON WOLF in the field. The Harry Fry-trained five-year-old beat a subsequent winner by 12 lengths at Uttoxeter last month and that recent run could prove to be vital. Touch Kick would appear to be the pick of a poor bunch who make up the rest of the field.

2

13:15 Exeter (Class 3) (4YO plus)

Thurlestone Hotel Handicap Hurdle

2m 2f 111y

Winner £6,330 - 10 ran

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KAYF BLANCO was last seen finishing third to Brain Power and Consul De Thaix at Sandown last month and, given that those two went on finish first and second in a valuable Grade 3 handicap at Ascot later in the month, it is somewhat surprising to see that this seven-year-old was dropped 1lb for that effort. Far West has been off the track for a long time but he has been given a chance by the handicapper, while similar comments also apply to Hello George. Capeland remains thoroughly unexposed and a mark of 122 may underestimate him.

3

13:50 Exeter (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Billy Williams Memorial Maiden Hurdle

2m 175y

Winner £3,249 - 12 ran

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MINELLA FOR ME bumped into a Grade 2 winning hurdler when second on his Rules debut in a Wincanton bumper in April last year and he just gets the nod in an open event today. Coeur Blimey showed more of his old spark last time out but he still remains disappointing given his bumper form, while What Else has to be noted following his point win in May. Argus was a decent sort on the Flat and any market support for him would have to be noted.

4

14:25 Exeter (Class 4) (5YO plus)

Bathwick Tyres Handicap Chase

2m 3f 48y

Winner £5,198 - 11 ran

No.
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Horse
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ZANSTRA held every chance when falling at Chepstow last month and looks the one most open to improvement in a contest full of horses that have reached their level over fences. Jaboltiski needs to jump better than he did at Sandown on his debut over the larger obstacles but merits consideration, while An Poc Ar Buile may be on a fair mark with Ciaran Gethings taking 5lb off.

5

15:00 Exeter (Class 3) (5YO plus)

Bathwick Tyres Taunton Beginners' Chase

2m 3f 48y

Winner £7,798 - 7 ran

No.
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ROBINSFIRTH made a very commendable return from injury when runner-up to Connetable at Wincanton and this imposing son of Flemensfirth can only improve from that effort having shown some very good form in novice hurdles, including when fourth in a Grade 2 at Cheltenham. Theo's Charm ran well behind a more experienced rival in Theinval on his chasing debut at Plumpton and should benefit for the experience gained, while Pull The Chord and Charmix are others to take seriously.

6

15:30 Exeter (Class 3) (5YO plus)

Bathwick Tyres Handicap Chase

3m 54y

Winner £9,495 - 12 ran

No.
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Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

BRAMBLE BROOK ran with credit on his chase debut at Ffos Las behind West Wizard and is open to further improvement over the larger obstacles on just his second start over them. Catching On's jumpinh needs to have improved since last seen over fences but he is capable on his day, while Smiles For Miles returns from a lengthy absence for a yard that can get one ready.

7

16:00 Exeter (Class 6) (4YO to 6YO)

Jockey Club Ownership Syndicate Maiden Open NH Flat Race

2m 175y

Winner £1,624 - 11 ran

No.
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Horse
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Form Snapshot

CRISTAL DE SIENNE proved no match for the decent Burbank at Newbury in November but can only improve with that experience under his belt and he looks to have the beating of Beni Light, who ran well on his debut when third behind Touch Kick at Wincanton and comes from the family of Grade 1 winner Rubi Light. Newcomer Le Drapeau is worth a second look.

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