Exeter 14 May 2008

Going: Good to Firm (Firm in places)
 
 

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

Derrick Scott Mares Only Novices' Hurdle

2m 1f

Winner £3,578 - 13 ran

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

WINSLEY HILL made a pleasing reappearance when second of 16 over this C&D last month and, providing that she is unscathed by her recent mishap at Fakenham, she will be fancied to lose her maiden tag in this event. Midnight Ruby will undoubtedly be well schooled for her debut over timber and could pose the main danger, while Boot 'n Toot is another for the short-list.

2

14:20 Exeter (Class 4) (5YO plus)

Sam Loughridge Diamond Edge Handicap Chase

3m 1f 110y

Winner £5,529 - 8 ran

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

RADNOR LAD looked a rejuvenated character when hacking up in first-time blinkers at Towcester last month (second has won since) and, although a 12lb hike in the weights is sure to make life a lot tougher, he gets the confident nod to follow up today. Nelson's Spice looks sure to mount a bold bid on his return after a long lay-off, while River Indus is another who cannot be written off.

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14:50 Exeter (Class 4) (4YO plus)

HSBC Handicap Hurdle

3m 110y

Winner £3,578 - 11 ran

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

The Philip Hobbs-trained COEUR D'ALENE made an impressive return to action when getting off the mark at Taunton last month and, with that confidence-booster under his belt, he receives the tentative vote to defy a 6lb rise in the weights. Dont Ask Me was some six lengths behind the selection that day and may have to settle for a minor role again, while Nostringsattached is another in with a shout.

4

15:20 Exeter (Class 4) (5YO plus)

Exeter Racecourse Intermediate Hunters' Chase

2m 7f 110y

Winner £3,123 - 5 ran

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

Polly Gundry's charge, KIAMA, arrives here on the back of three comfortable victories between the flags and could take all the beating on her debut over regulation fences. Dad Says Heazle dotted up in a point-to-point latest and can make his presence felt here, while Oh Vlo is worth considering with the talented James Tudor on board.

5

15:55 Exeter (Class 4) (4YO plus)

South-West Racing Club Novices' Handicap Hurdle

2m 3f

Winner £3,578 - 11 ran

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

GHALLAB was clearly below par when eleventh of 16 at Wincanton last time out but, now stepped up in trip for his handicap debut, it could pay to give him another chance. Cornish Jester is entitled to strip fitter for his recent fifth here and rates the biggest threat, while He's The Gaffer is another of interest on his return after a lengthy absence.

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16:30 Exeter (Class 4) (5YO plus)

Heavitree Brewery Novices' Chase

2m 7f 110y

Winner £5,204 - 5 ran

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

OCEAN DU MOULIN was mightily impressive when scoring by 33 lengths at Fakenham latest and, being Ruby Walsh's sole mount of the afternoon, he's extremely hard to oppose in his bid to complete a double. Mister Gloss won with plenty up his sleeve here last time out and is unlikely to go down without a fight, while Dynamic Rhythm is another with claims on the back of a recent Towcester success.

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17:05 Exeter (Class 5) (4YO to 6YO)

See You In October Standard Open NH Flat Race

2m 1f

Winner £1,626 - 12 ran

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

In what looks a tricky 'getting out' stakes for punters, it could pay to side with LANCER SCOTT. David Pipe boasts a fine level stakes profit with his 'bumper' runners and his 5yo will be strongly fancied to make a winning debut this afternoon. Search Me and Magical Treasure are others who catch the eye, so they warrant a second look in the betting market.

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