Exeter 24 October 2023

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14:00 Exeter (Class 5) (3YO plus)

Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle

2m 2f 111y

Winner £3,725 - 18 ran

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

SASSIFIED made it three wins from his last four starts when staying on to score over 2m3f at Fontwell earlier in the month and and a 4lb rise for that victory may not be enough to prevent this progressive five-year-old from going in again today. Lady Gwen only missed out by half a length off 1lb lower at Worcester last time and another bold bid is expected from Kim Bailey's mare, while Pittsburg completes the shortlist after a string of good efforts in defeat.

2

14:30 Exeter (Class 5) (4YO plus)

Love Devon Legends Novices' Handicap Chase

2m 1f 109y

Winner £4,753 - 10 ran

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

SHERBORNE blew away the cobwebs with a spin over hurdles 22 days ago and looks well treated in relation to his mark over timber now switched back to fences, especially with Freddie Gingell taking 7lb off in the saddle. Neigh Botha represents a yard in flying form and ran well enough when third off 1lb higher last time to be considered, while Stroll On By has slipped to a fair rating and warrants respect.

3

15:00 Exeter (Class 3) (4YO plus)

Paul Ferguson's Jumpers To Follow Best Mate Chase Handicap Chase

3m 54y

Winner £13,202 - 11 ran

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

Northern Poet is sure to be popular in his bid for a four-timer but a 9lb rise for his most recent success makes life tougher and slight preference is for SNIPE. Dan Skelton's gelding won with much more in hand than the margin would suggest on his chasing debut at Southwell three weeks ago and he has scope for plenty of improvement in this sphere, so he's taken to defy a 6lb hike in the ratings. Copperhead has filled the runner-up spot the last twice and he can have his say again.

4

15:30 Exeter (Class 4) (4YO plus)

Molson Coors Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

2m 2f 111y

Winner £4,084 - 12 ran

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

GO TO WAR, a half-brother to useful hurdler Flight Deck, finished a creditable eighth in a Grade 2 bumper at Aintree when last seen. Fergal O'Brien's charge might prefer further in time, but this looks a suitable starting point over hurdles and he gets the vote. Stratford bumper winner Westerninthepark was behind in 12th that day so it would be no surprise were he to go well. Mikimoto and King Of The Lake are others to consider.

5

16:00 Exeter (Class 3) (4YO plus)

Exeter 'Challenger' Staying Handicap Hurdle

2m 7f 25y

Winner £8,450 - 10 ran

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

In an open heat, it might be worth taking a chance on ITSO FURY. The gelded son of Fame And Glory competed in a couple of warm staying events at the back end of last season, and this drop in class could see him post an improved effort. The Imposter has won six of his last seven starts and he might have more in the locker, while Gentleman Valley would also hold solid claims if able to put a recent fall behind him.

6

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

Racing TV HD On Sky 426 Handicap Chase

2m 3f 48y

Winner £6,654 - 6 ran

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

Petticoat Lucy stayed on to win well when stepped up to 2m5f at Newton Abbot in May but the drop back in trip and a subsequent layoff might be enough to prevent her from defying a 6lb rise. With that in mind, the vote goes to SURTITLE, who bumped into a useful sort when second in his bid for a double at Uttoxeter in June and returns off the same mark for a yard in good form. Midnight Midge won a three-runner contest on his latest outing in March and warrants respect off 1lb higher.

7

17:05 Exeter (Class 5) (3YO only)

South West '3 Yrs Old' 'Junior' NH Flat Race (GBB Race)

1m 5f 38y

Winner £2,178 - 15 ran

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

With no form to go on, the market may prove the best guide to these newcomers but there is plenty to like about the chances of SORCELEUR. He cost 35,000 euros and represents an in-form yard with a fine strike-rate at this venue over the last five years, so it would be no surprise to see him make a winning start. The David Pipe-trained Marrakushi is closely related to a few winners and the 30,000-pound purchase must be respected, along with Mapogo and Caustic, who cost 75,000gns.

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