Exeter 24 February 2017

Going: Good to Soft (Soft in places)
 
 
Mostly sunny

Forecast: Mostly sunny
Temperature: 5.2° - 10.3°
Rainfall: 0.01mm
Wind: 7.2 mph W

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

Mobile Casino At 188bet Mares' Novices' Hurdle

2m 175y

Winner £4,549 - 7 ran

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It is very hard to oppose LITTLE MISS POET, following her impressive win at Market Rasen earlier in the month. The daughter of Yeats was a useful bumper performer last season and she has been found a very weak race to carry a penalty in today. The main threat would appear to be Cascaye, but she has plenty to find to beat the selection, while Llantara is another to note.

2

14:45 Exeter (Class 3) (4YO plus)

Brewin Dolphin Mares' Handicap Hurdle

2m 2f 111y

Winner £6,498 - 8 ran

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A highly-competitive contest and it is hard to rule out most of the participants, but the marginal preference is for SHAAMA GRISE. The David Pipe-trained mare finished behind Bobble Boru two starts ago but that was her UK debut and she should improve past that rival today, considering how impressive she was when successful at Chepstow last time. Tara Mist and Toberdowney are closely matched based on their Ludlow meeting last month, while Giveaway Glance and Graceful Legend also have valid claims.

3

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

Andrew West Memorial Chase (Novices' Limited Handicap)

3m 54y

Winner £9,495 - 5 ran

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The two that standout are Label Des Obeaux and WILD WEST WIND, with the latter getting the nod on today's terms. The eight-year-old remains lightly raced for a horse of his age and he has proven himself to be a consistent performer. Label Des Obeaux is another whose consistency has to be admired and the strength of his form suggests that there should be races in him from a mark of 137. Herbert Park has been disappointing over fences but it is too soon to be writing him off.

4

15:50 Exeter (Class 3) (5YO plus)

Higos Insurance Services Devon National Handicap Chase

3m 6f 153y

Winner £15,640 - 14 ran

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Another competitive renewal of this valuable heat but a chance can be taken with SPOOKYDOOKY, who has been given a big chance by the handicapper. The son of Winged Love arrives here 8lb below his last winning mark and 15lb below the rating off which he was fourth in last year's Midlands Grand National. He has not been at his best so far this season but the Jonjo O'Neill yard (who have taken this race three times in the last eight years) has hit form in recent weeks and this one could be primed for a big run. West Of The Edge has been much improved in recent months and a 6lb rise for his latest win over fences may still underestimate his ability. Others to make the shortlist are Barton Gift, Mountainous, Theatrical Star and Woodford County.

5

16:25 Exeter (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Acca Insurance At 188bet 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle

2m 2f 111y

Winner £4,549 - 9 ran

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ANY DRAMA took apart a field in hugely impressive fashion at Market Rasen earlier this month despite his jumping lacking fluency throughout and, although he has to give 7lb and upwards to all of his rivals, he should prove to be a cut above the opposition. Brahms De Clermont has yet to show his form from a bumper win at Cheltenham but is capable of better, while Some Chaos looks the most likely booked for third.

6

16:55 Exeter (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Prydis Handicap Hurdle

2m 7f 25y

Winner £4,224 - 12 ran

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THEGIRLFROMMILAN has hinted at ability on her three outings in novice hurdles and is entitled to improve on handicap debut with the step up in trip a big positive to her chances. Obistar is back down to a winnable mark and has the cheekpieces reapplied, while The Artful Cobbler is another who looks on a more than fair mark to strike.

7

17:25 Exeter (Class 5) (4YO plus)

188bet Handicap Hurdle

2m 175y

Winner £2,924 - 12 ran

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CHANCE TAKEN was a good second over C&D two starts ago behind Martha McCandles and, on that performance, would have leading claims off a 2lb higher mark. Tobacco Road should benefit from David Noonan's 3lb claim on some of his form earlier in the season, while Goonjim should appreciate a drop in trip having travelled strongly at Bangor last time before looking a non-stayer.

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