Exeter 21 February 2014

Going: Soft (Heavy in places)
 
 

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

Bathwick Tyres 'national Hunt' Novices' Hurdle

2m 3f

Winner £3,249 - 9 ran

No.
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Age / Wt / OR
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Form Snapshot

Pleasant Company made a favourable impression when landing an Ascot bumper at the start of November, and he wasn't disgraced on his hurdling bow behind subsequent Tolworth winner Royal Boy next time. David Pipe's charge boasts solid credentials, but COOL GEORGE's latest C&D second has worked out a treat, with the first and third winning again since, and he looks capable of opening his account over timber. Point-to-point winner Liberty One shaped promisingly on his Rules debut at Taunton and is respected, while Sun Wild Life is better than he showed last time and is worth another chance at this trip.

2

14:50 Exeter (Class 3) (4YO plus)

Call Star Sports 08000521321 Mares' Handicap Hurdle

2m 3f

Winner £6,498 - 7 ran

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Form Snapshot

The race rather fell apart for Loyaute at Kempton, and she looks harshly treated by a 10lb rise despite the second having won since, while Midnight Belle has looked to have little in hand of the assessor in recent starts. A Shade Of Bay remains unexposed and she looks feasibly treated on her handicap bow, but preference is for the highly regarded FLEMENTIME, who ought to prove better than her current mark suggests. Benefique Royale proved too keen at Ludlow earlier in the month but is respected dropped in trip.

3

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

Equine Investments UK Leading Tipster Handicap Hurdle

2m 7f 110y

Winner £3,899 - 8 ran

No.
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Age / Wt / OR
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Form Snapshot

The resolution of Venetia Williams' horses has proved astounding this season, and the 8lb well-in Astigos ought to make a bold bid despite his gruelling race at Haydock last Saturday. Preference, however, is for THOMAS JUNIOR, who has shaped with promise in novice company this winter, and a mark of 109 could underestimate his ability now upped in trip on handicap debut. Old Tricks looks likely to pop up at some stage, with Virginia Ash and Paddy The Oscar rating best of the remainder.

4

15:50 Exeter (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Equine Investments 11th Year Still Going Strong Mares' Novices' Hurdle

2m 1f

Winner £3,899 - 4 ran

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

This ought to prove a complete formality for LEGACY GOLD, who has translated her excellent bumper form into two facile successes over timber since joining David Pipe. The six-year-old can shrug off a double penalty en route to a potential crack at the Cheltenham Festival (entered in the Neptune). The 103-rated Revaader looks the obvious forecast pick, with Miss Fortywinks likely to prove best of the remaining duo.

5

16:20 Exeter (Class 3) (5YO plus)

Star Sports Festival Preview Evening Novices' Limited Handicap Chase

3m

Winner £9,495 - 7 ran

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

Wilton Milan has had jumping issues since tackling fences this term, although he was travelling well enough when coming to grief four out at Wincanton last time (a race won by the re-opposing Bertie Boru). He warrants respect with the tongue-tie fitted, but THE ITALIAN YOB made an excellent impression when scoring at Sandown on his penultimate start, and last month's Cheltenham effort is easily forgiven (broke a blood vessel). Nick Williams' charge is taken to return to winning ways ahead of Dare To Endeavour, who scored in fine style on his chasing debut at Huntingdon earlier in the month, and the admirable Saroque.

6

16:50 Exeter (Class 4) (5YO plus)

Bathwick Tyres Plymouth Handicap Chase

3m

Winner £5,198 - 10 ran

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

Thomas Wild looked an exciting staying chaser last term and Philip Hobbs' charge is respected on his seasonal bow, while Royal Chatelier needs more to defy a 5lb rise after rather being gifted the race at Taunton last month. Shaking Hands has proved recalcitrant in recent starts, although he could fare better on deep ground this afternoon, but preference is for TUSKAR ROCK. Venetia Williams' charge arrives here fresher than most, and he ought to strip fitter for his latest C&D second, for which a 2lb ease in the handicap looks lenient.

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