Exeter 08 April 2018

Going: Heavy (Soft in places)
 
 
Sunny spells

Forecast: Sunny spells
Temperature: 4.4° - 14.2°
Rainfall: 0.11mm
Wind: 8.5 mph E

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14:05 Exeter (Class 5) (4YO plus)

Us Masters Betting At 188bet Novices' Selling Hurdle

2m 2f 111y

Winner £3,249 - 6 ran

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

At these weights, UNDER THE WOODS makes plenty of appeal after his second-placed finish in handicap company last time out. He is the highest rated of these and a first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces should help him. Oh Dear Oh Dear looks the pick of the rest on her third-placed effort here in December, while Spin The Beat has a lengthy absence to overcome but did win a point-to-point in May '15.

2

14:35 Exeter (Class 3) (4YO plus)

City Of Exeter Challenge Cup Handicap Hurdle

2m 175y

Winner £12,996 - 9 ran

No.
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Form Snapshot

An interesting race with plenty of progressive and in-form young horses going to post. That said, the preference is for LORD NAPIER, who bolted up in a novice hurdle at Sedgefield last month and an opening mark of 123 appears to be fair. Show On The Road has been running consistently well for a number of months and he should be in the mix once again today, while Dinos Benefit caught the eye when making a winning debut for this yard recently.

3

15:10 Exeter (Class 3) (5YO plus)

Electrotec Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap)

2m 3f 48y

Winner £10,397 - 6 ran

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

Major Hindrance won well over C&D back in January and both of his subsequent performances suggest that he can win a race like this off his current mark. That said, the one that stands out is THE BAY BIRCH, who has won impressively twice in her last three starts. On the other occasion the seven-year-old only found Wizards Bridge narrowly too good and that rival won at Fontwell on Friday. A 15lb rise in the ratings is an obvious concern but she is a progressive and may have more improvement to come. Duhallow Lad and Silverhow rate the pick of the remainder.

4

15:40 Exeter (Class 4) (5YO plus)

188bet Up To 75 Cash Bonus Handicap Chase

3m 54y

Winner £7,148 - 6 ran

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

ALBERTO'S DREAM bolted up to land a four-timer at Warwick last time and although he needs to take another forward step to defy an 8lb rise, he's operating in 0-105 company and is expected to capitalise on this opportunity before being forced up in grade next time. The consistent The Kings Writ has been knocking on the door and has place possibilities, likewise recent Leicester second Dylanseoghan.

5

16:15 Exeter (Class 5) (4YO plus)

Grand National Betting At 188bet Handicap Hurdle

2m 7f 25y

Winner £3,899 - 12 ran

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

Towcester winner GONNABEGOOD looks to be the pick of Jeremy Scott's pair here and he can score again from just 3lb higher having thrived over a testing 3m last time. Brother Norphin hasn't been beaten far the last twice and is sure to get involved here, while impressive Ffos Las scorer De Bene Esse and Steel Express are others to consider.

6

16:45 Exeter (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Electrotec Novices' Handicap Hurdle

2m 5f 135y

Winner £4,549 - 9 ran

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

Tom Lacey is operating at a 67 percent strike-rate for the last 14 days (at the time of writing) and his COLT LIGHTNING looks tough to oppose on his hat-trick bid here, despite a 13lb hike in the handicap as he can prove just as effective from the front once again. Vodka All The Way makes his handicap bow having finished second at Taunton last time, while Clondaw Bisto and Plantagenet hold solid each-way claims.

7

17:15 Exeter (Class 6) (5YO plus)

Totnes And Bridgetown Open Hunters' Chase

2m 3f 48y

Winner £1,872 - 7 ran

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

Persian Snow has struggled in both outings this season, but was a dual winner in this sphere last season and is respected if arriving here in the same form. However, it is the former Cheltenham Festival winner SALUBRIOUS who makes most appeal following an absence and he could have too much class for his rivals here if proving as good as ever. Tinkers Hill Tommy returned from 286 days off with a second at Chepstow, while O Maonlai has a touch of quality and makes his first outing for Alexandra Dunn.

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