Exeter 18 October 2011

Going: Firm (Good to Firm in places)
 
 

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14:10 Exeter (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Dartmouth Term Of '65' England Expects Amateur Riders' Novices' Hurdle

2m 7f 110y

Winner £2,496 - 3 ran

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SOULARD can open his hurdling account today. He arguably produced his best effort in this sphere to date when chasing home the improving Mauritino over 2m3f here last time (pulled 11-lengths clear of the third) and he will prove difficult to beat if in the same mood. Jacarado, a winner over fences at Towcester latest, looks next best with Knight Blze seemingly up against it.

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14:40 Exeter (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Call Star Sports On 08000 521 321 Novices' Hurdle

2m 1f

Winner £2,599 - 5 ran

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This looks a straight match between Numen and SHALLOW BAY, who had a good scrap over this C&D some two weeks ago. The former got the better of the argument that day, but David Pipe's gelding is now 7lb better off for a three quarter of a length beating and should be able to reverse placings with cheekpieces fitted. Five times Flat winner Resplendent Light is not completely out of it on his hurdling debut.

3

15:10 Exeter (Class 3) (4YO plus)

Best Mate Novices' Limited Handicap Chase

2m 1f 110y

Winner £5,848 - 5 ran

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Horse
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A clear round of jumping could see bottom-weight MCCAULEY land the spoils here. He held a 2-length lead when crashing out two from home at Bangor last time and it's interesting that cheekpieces are refitted now. Callisto Moon similarly was in front when coming a cropper two out at Kempton on Sunday and warrants respect, while Oceana Gold has every chance if producing his 'A' game.

4

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

Open An Account Today At starsportsbet.co.uk Handicap Hurdle

2m 3f

Winner £2,924 - 3 ran

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Horse
Age / Wt / OR
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Form Snapshot

An all-the-way success at Towcester some two weeks ago will have done Run Along Boy's confidence the world of good and he warrants respect in his bid to follow up, but preference is for hat-trick seeking CAPTAIN DASH. He has shown his versatility with wins over fences and hurdles during the last two weeks and a 7lb penalty for the latest of those may not be enough to prevent him from going in again. Past C&D winner Captain Becket cannot be ruled out off bottom-weight.

5

16:10 Exeter (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Action Duchenne 'Stop Wasting' Handicap Chase

2m 3f 110y

Winner £5,848 - 5 ran

No.
Form
Horse
Age / Wt / OR
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Form Snapshot

It could pay to side with COACH LANE in an open race. This one time 132-rated performer looked in need of the run at Worcester 12 days ago (first start since April) and it's interesting that McCoy, who won on this lad back in November '06, takes the ride this afternoon. Wrapitupboys is worthy of consideration on just his third start over the larger obstacles, while Morestead wouldn't be without a chance if finding top gear.

6

16:40 Exeter (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Children's Hospice South West Beginners' Chase

3m

Winner £3,899 - 2 ran

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Horse
Age / Wt / OR
Jockey / Trainer
Form Snapshot

SPRING MOON is the least exposed of this pair and can deliver the goods. He produced by far and away his best effort yet when given a fairly aggressive ride over C&D some two weeks ago and a similar approach should see him get the better of Mumbles Pier this afternoon. Peter Bowen's gelding has some decent hurdles form under his belt but has come unstuck in three previous starts in this sphere.

7

17:10 Exeter (Class 6) (3YO only)

Exeter Racecourse Firework Spectacular 29.10.11 'Junior' Standard Open NH Flat Race

1m 5f

Winner £1,365 - 6 ran

No.
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Age / Wt / OR
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Form Snapshot

Any significant market support in this race full of newcomers would be of huge interest but BALAKLAVA edges the vote. This beautifully bred son of Dalakhani represents a stable who do particularly well in this sphere and he is sure to be fairly forward for his racecourse debut. Megan's Motivator is a rare NH runner for Andrew Balding and could well be worth placing on the shortlist, as could Emma Lavelle's Staigue Fort.

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