Exeter Races & Results 1 Monday 1st January 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Exeter Races & Results Tomform Monday 1st January 2024

There were 47 Races on Monday 1st January 2024 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Tramore, 7 races at Exeter, 6 races at Catterick, 7 races at Fairyhouse, 6 races at Musselburgh, 7 races at Cheltenham, 7 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Monday 1st January 2024

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

12:25 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (10/1 -82%) Charles Ritz	10 10/1(-82%)	(2) Charles Ritz 10/1, Looked a good staying prospect when scoring on debut over hurdles in a Southwell novice in December 2021. Has made the track only 4 times since but stepped up on his chasing debut form when second of 4 in a handicap at Huntingdon (2½m, soft) when last seen in April. Ran well behind well-handicapped rival last April but not seen again since.
2	6 2nd (6) (7/2 +42%) Good Friday Fairy	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(6) Good Friday Fairy 7/2, Steadily progressive over hurdles last season and performed with credit when third on return/chase debut at Ffos Las. Was the only one to finish when subsequently scoring at Fontwell (19.5f, heavy) but he's a sound jumper and should make his presence felt. Made all over this trip on heavy ground at Fontwell last month; could have more to offer.
3	1 3rd (1) (5/2 +9%) High Game Royal	2.5 5/2(+9%)	(1) High Game Royal 5/2, Built on maiden/novice promise when making a winning handicap debut over hurdles at Chepstow on final start of last season. Placed both starts switched to fences this time round and a bold show is anticipated here. Ran well when placed in first two chases; likely contender again here.
4	4 4th (4) (9/2 -50%) Tango Tara	4.5 9/2(-50%)	(4) Tango Tara 9/2, Off the mark at the third attempt over hurdles in a 19.5f Chepstow handicap (good) in April 2022. Absent since (has undergone a wind op in the interim) but this former point winner couldn't be in better hands and is of strong interest now tackling fences. Tongue strap applied. Not seen since winning handicap hurdle debut in April 2022 but still looks interesting.
5th	7 5th (7) (16/1 +52%) Royal Sam	16 16/1(+52%)	(7) Royal Sam 16/1, Point winner who appeared to be on the right track over hurdles when runner-up in handicaps at Leicester and Lingfield last February. However, he was well held final 2 starts of last season and is opposable sent chasing for new yard following an 8-month absence. Not seen since two 40l defeats over hurdles last spring; makes stable/chase debut today.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (7/2 +13%) Western General	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(5) Western General 7/2, Made the frame first 3 starts over hurdles last season prior to landing the odds in a 18.5f Newton Abbot maiden. Probably needed the run on return at Plumpton in November and appeals as the type to do better now switched to fences. Just 1-5 over hurdles; needs to improve to win here but should have a future over fences.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (16/1 +0%) Mot Pour Mot	16 16/1(+0%)	(3) Mot Pour Mot 16/1, Fairly useful hurdler in France who made the frame in pair of listed events at 18.9f in 2022. Reportedly bled when pulled up on debut for Kim Bailey in a Warwick handicap chase 12 months ago and subsequent absence is an obvious concern. Useful hurdler in France; absent since pulled up in British chase a year ago.

LTO Selection:

12:25 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Tango Tara seems worthy of a market watch on his debut over fences for the Paul Nicholls yard, but this is his first run following wind surgery and over 20 months off the track. He might go well regardless, but HIGH GAME ROYAL is narrowly preferred for the stable which won this in 2020. Second and third on his two starts over fences, he can put that experience to good use with Callum Pritchard's 7lb claim a bonus. Royal Sam could be the surprise package.

Cases can be made for the majority of these and the suggestion is WESTERN GENERAL, who was third to none other than Captain Teague on his sole start between the flags and he can be expected to build on the promise he showed over hurdles now switched to fences. Tango Tara is another interesting chase debutant and is next on the list ahead of High Game Royal, who is just about the pick of those with experience in this sphere.

Preference is for HIGH GAME ROYAL, who ran well when placed in his first two chases and will be suited by today's testing conditions.

12:25 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 4) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:00 Exeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 22f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (12/1 +0%) Feivel	12 12/1(+0%)	(1) Feivel 12/1, Fairly useful hurdler/chaser who made a winning start for Stuart Edmunds over fences at Wetherby last February. Stepped up on his low-key reappearance when second in a 4-runner handicap hurdle at Lingfield (23f, good to soft) last time but by no means certain to back that up. Blinkers added. On a good mark now but needs to respond positively to first-time blinkers.
2	7 2nd (7) (13/2 +0%) Cast's Tasha	6.5 13/2(+0%)	(7) Cast's Tasha 13/2, Ended last term on a winning note at Chepstow and has done nothing wrong in a couple of mares' handicaps this season, finishing third to Chloe's Court over this C&D prior to going down narrowly at Wincanton (19.8f, heavy). Has to enter calculations. Ended last season with a win and has performed well on both outings this term; in the mix.
3	5 3rd (5) (7/1 +36%) Longshanks	7 7/1(+36%)	(5) Longshanks 7/1, Last season was a write-off (failed to complete on 4 of his 6 starts, and well held on the 2 occasions that he did get round). However, he scored twice in points in November and is interesting back under Rules for new yard off a potentially handy mark. Out of form under rules last April but returned with two point wins in November.
4	4 4th (4) (10/1 -43%) Chloe's Court	10 10/1(-43%)	(4) Chloe's Court 10/1, Back to form when signing off last season on a winning note at Chepstow and followed up on her reappearance over this C&D (soft) in November. 3 lb rise for that narrow verdict looks about right but she looks vulnerable in this deeper race. Veteran mare; narrow C&D winner on seasonal debut and now bids to complete a hat-trick.
5th	2 5th (2) (10/3 +67%) Madaket	3.333333 10/3(+67%)	(2) Madaket 10/3, Left previous efforts well behind when making a winning handicap debut at Chepstow (19.5f, soft) on return in October. However, put in his place off this mark at Ascot since and while it's possible that his stamina was stretched up to 24.4f there, it still has to go down as a disappointing effort. Shade disappointing last time but may yet build upon his winning seasonal/handicap debut.
6th	3 6th (3) (7/1 -8%) Thirtyfour Thirty	7 7/1(-8%)	(3) Thirtyfour Thirty 7/1, Fairly useful bumper winner for Nigel Twiston-Davies and found some improvement when opening his account at the fourth attempt over hurdles at Fontwell (17.7f, heavy) where he got up in the shadow of the post. This step back up in trip will be no bad thing but more is needed off 4 lb higher here. Stayed on dourly to lead close home on handicap debut; back up from 2m1f today.
7th	8 7th (8) (13/2 -18%) Kimberley Eve	6.5 13/2(-18%)	(8) Kimberley Eve 13/2, Appears to be on the right track, building on her improved Ffos Las second in October when scoring in good style at Ludlow (23.8f, heavy) last month. However, more will be needed if she's to follow up off an 8 lb higher mark in this stronger race. Took form to whole new level when winning by 11l from 7lb out of the weights last month.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (16/5 -28%) Danton	3.2 16/5(-28%)	(6) Danton 16/5, Stepped up on what he showed in maiden company when edged out by Asian Spice (winner again since) on return/handicap debut over 16.7f in November. Benefited from the step up to this trip when going one better over C&D later that month and he remains unexposed. Won 15-runner handicap over C&D in November and remains lightly raced; major player.

LTO Selection:

13:00 Exeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 22f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Chloe's Court has an excellent record here with two wins and two places from four starts. Feivel could go well if first-time blinkers bring about improvement, but LONGSHANKS is a fascinating contender. A winner over fences off a rating of 112 here in 2022, he has looked rejuvenated winning two point-to-points of late and everything points to a bold showing. Danton and Kimberley Eve are also worthy of serious consideration.

There should be more to come from the unexposed DANTON, who got the job done in a big-field C&D handicap last time and a 4 lb rise is pretty much negligible. Longshanks won twice between the flags in November and is of interest back hurdling off an attractive mark for his new yard, while Cast's Tasha is also accorded respect.

Longshanks is not opposed lightly but C&D winner DANTON has plenty of scope for further progress and gets the vote.

13:00 Exeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:35 Exeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (10/3 +49%) Storming Nelson	3.333333 10/3(+49%)	(9) Storming Nelson 10/3, Unpromising in points but showed fair form when third of 18 in novice hurdle at Wincanton (15.2f, heavy) 13 days ago. Possibilities. Placed at big odds at Taunton last month and has each-way claims at least here.
2	1 2nd (1) (5/6 -24%) Royal Jewel	0.833333 5/6(-24%)	(1) Royal Jewel 5/6, Runner-up in an Irish point and built on debut promise when landing 15-runner novice hurdle over C&D (heavy) 19 days ago. Open to further progress. Leading claims despite conceding weight all round. Made all over C&D (soft) last month; hard to catch if in similar form again.
3	2 3rd (2) (17/2 -13%) Chauffeur Driven	8.5 17/2(-13%)	(2) Chauffeur Driven 17/2, Won his only start in points and started encouragingly in this sphere when third in 2m Ffos Las maiden. Came in only 11th in 2m Taunton novice hurdle 18 days ago though. Remains with potential. Point winner; ran okay on hurdling debut but well beaten since.
4	3 4th (3) (20/1 +20%) Diamatiste	20 20/1(+20%)	(3) Diamatiste 20/1, €7,500 3-y-o, Diamond Boy gelding. Dam cross-country chaser (2¾m-3¼m winner) in France. Fourth both starts in points (latest Dec 3) so a respected newcomer. Fourth in two maiden points towards end of last year; best watched on rules debut.
5th	10 5th (10) (66/1 -136%) Summerleaze	66 66/1(-136%)	(10) Summerleaze 66/1, Down the field in a Chepstow bumper in March 2021. Far from obvious winner on hurdles debut. Runner-up in four of her six maiden points but makes hurdling debut after a layoff.
6th	7 6th (7) (18/1 +28%) Rivers Corner	18 18/1(+28%)	(7) Rivers Corner 18/1, Modest in bumpers and similar standard over hurdles. Hard to warm to after 9 months off. Made fairly encouraging hurdle debut but tailed off twice since; back from layoff today.
7th	6 7th (6) (7/1 +0%) Nedzor	7 7/1(+0%)	(6) Nedzor 7/1, Runner-up in a point and had a wind op before posting an encouraging third of 7 in novice hurdle (9/1) at Chepstow (16f, soft) on NH debut 38 days ago. Can take a step forward. Third in uncompetitive Chepstow novice on hurdle debut; needs to raise his game.
8th	4 8th (4) (22/1 +12%) Gentleman	22 22/1(+12%)	(4) Gentleman 22/1, Hinted at ability when furth of 11 in novice hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy, 80/1) on hurdles bow 23 days ago. Needs to build on it. Remote when fourth on last month's hurdling debut at Chepstow (2m3f, heavy).
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (28/1 -40%) Iron Wings	28 28/1(-40%)	(5) Iron Wings 28/1, Only modest form shown in three bumpers for Nigel Hawke, off 22 months before ninth of 10 at Taunton. Lots to prove now going over hurdles. Didn't show a great deal in three bumpers; makes stable/hurdle debut after long absence.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (200/1 -100%) Ruith Le Tu	200 200/1(-100%)	(8) Ruith Le Tu 200/1, Fair handicapper on Flat but became increasingly temperamental in that sphere and has shown nothing in 3 runs over hurdles, refusing to race at Taunton last time. Others much preferred. Struggled on first two hurdling starts and refused to race on latest outing.

LTO Selection:

13:35 Exeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Royal Jewel made all and stayed on well to win over C&D last month at odds of 18/1 and he can go well once more. SUMMERLEAZE could be the one, though. She has performed well without success in point-to-points since her one bumper outing and may come out on top in a weak contest. Diamatiste may follow them home if he can improve on his first start since joining Kayley Woollacott.

ROYAL JEWEL posted a fairly useful effort when going in over C&D last month and with further improvement very much on the cards he looks more than capable of defying a 7 lb penalty. Chauffeur Driven could emerge as the chief threat if shrugging off a lesser effort at Taunton, with Storming Nelson and Diamatiste appealing as the pick of the remainder for minor honours.

The obvious answer is ROYAL JEWEL, who made all over C&D 19 days ago and may not need to make any further progress to follow up.

13:35 Exeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:10 Exeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 18f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (7/1 +22%) Moorefields	7 7/1(+22%)	(9) Moorefields 7/1, Irish point recruit who was backed at long odds and showed promise when fourth of 15 in 17f course maiden hurdle 19 days ago, although the reopposing Iris des Issards was 4½ lengths ahead in second. Entitled to progress and needs considering. Very respectable fourth of 15 here on last month's rules debut; considered each-way.
2	5 2nd (5) (50/1 +0%) Daring Plan	50 50/1(+0%)	(5) Daring Plan 50/1, Maiden Irish pointer. Showed ability when mid-field in a pair of 17f maiden hurdles here last month but likely more one for handicaps. Displayed minor promise in two 2m maidens here last month; handicaps beckon.
3	12 3rd (12) (5/2 +38%) Pentire Head	2.5 5/2(+38%)	(12) Pentire Head 5/2, Placed all 3 starts in bumpers last season. Better effort in hurdles at Wincanton this season when 11 lengths second in 15f maiden 13 days ago, not for the first time looking a bit ungainly under pressure. Step back up in trip will suit. No match for wasy winner when second at Wincanton last month; improvement needed.
4	16 4th (16) (250/1 -150%) Wotastunner	250 250/1(-150%)	(16) Wotastunner 250/1, Pulled up in Chepstow novice last month on his first start for a new yard after a long absence. A first-time visor needs to have a transformative effect. Pulled up when 200-1 for recent stable debut at Chepstow (2m3f, heavy); visor added here.
5th	14 5th (14) (10/1 -11%) Soir De Gala	10 10/1(-11%)	(14) Soir De Gala 10/1, Promise on Wincanton bumper debut in April. Well held at Cheltenham 6 months later but retains potential for top stable now switching to hurdles. Represents a top stable and showed enough on bumper debut to be of strong interest here.
6th	8 6th (8) (14/1 +0%) Killigarth	14 14/1(+0%)	(8) Killigarth 14/1, Telescope gelding. Dam fairly useful 2m/19f hurdle winner (stayed 3m). The betting should help guide to expectations with this newcomer. Out of a fairly useful hurdle winner; market may guide on debut.
7th	1 7th (1) (8/1 +0%) Blue Ridge Hill	8 8/1(+0%)	(1) Blue Ridge Hill 8/1, Maiden pointer but displayed plenty of ability in bumpers at the end of 2022. Ran to a fair level when third on 2m Sandown hurdle debut in February and seemingly stretched by 2½m on his Carlisle return. May strip fitter for that and retains potential now back at slightly shorter. Flopped on reappearance outing but last season's bumper/hurdle form makes him a player.
8th	2 8th (2) (66/1 +34%) Cloudy Flamingo	66 66/1(+34%)	(2) Cloudy Flamingo 66/1, Winning pointer but well beaten in a listed novice chase at Cheltenham and novice hurdle in recent months. Ran well to a point on last month's hurdling debut but is not the most obvious answer.
9th	13 9th (13) (33/1 +34%) Rangatira Jack	33 33/1(+34%)	(13) Rangatira Jack 33/1, Well held in 2 bumpers last spring and remote fifth on 17f course hurdle debut 6 weeks ago. Looks more one for the longer term. Made quite encouraging hurdle debut in November but others look much stronger.
10th	11 10th (11) (15/2 -7%) Paddy In The Caddy	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(11) Paddy In The Caddy 15/2, £55,000 buy after finishing runner-up on his sole start in Irish points in May. One to note in the betting on hurdle debut. Bought for £55,000 after finishing second in a good-ground Irish point in May; rules debut.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (4/1 +33%) Iris Des Issards	4 4/1(+33%)	(7) Iris Des Issards 4/1, Twice third in points. Remote fourth on course hurdle debut but stepped up on that when 2 lengths second in a maiden hurdle back here (17f, heavy) 19 days ago, with the reopposing Moorefields back in fourth. That effort sets the standard here. Good second of 15 here (2m) last month and likely to be suited by today's longer trip.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (9/2 -29%) Geezer Rockstar	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(6) Geezer Rockstar 9/2, Won 13-runner Taunton bumper on debut in April. Fair form when beaten just under 15 lengths into fourth on his hurdle debut at the same venue 18 days, leaving the impression the stiffer stamina test he faces this afternoon will be in his favour. Stable seeking a fourth successive win in this race. Last month's hurdle debut was a shade disappointing but his bumper win looked good.
15	15 \|PU\| (15) (200/1 -203%) Swearer	200 200/1(-203%)	(15) Swearer 200/1, Successful in a point in April 2021. Showed a bit when fifth in a Ludlow novice claiming hurdle in November 2022 but absent again until pulling up at Fakenham 13 days ago. Pulled up in an ordinary Fakenham maiden (2m4f, soft) when back under rules last month.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (200/1 -100%) Contramar	200 200/1(-100%)	(3) Contramar 200/1, Well held in maiden/novice hurdles at Wincanton and Taunton. First-time cheekpieces need to spark major improvement. Well beaten on first two hurdling starts; cheekpieces added today.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (250/1 -658%) Cool View	250 250/1(-658%)	(4) Cool View 250/1, Telescope gelding. Held back by inexperience when sixth of 9 in course bumper on debut in February. More needed on hurdles debut. Beaten about 27l on last year's bumper debut; not easily recommended.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (250/1 -150%) Our Nobby	250 250/1(-150%)	(10) Our Nobby 250/1, Didn't offer much in pair of bumpers for Tom George during early 2022 and down the field in Taunton maiden hurdle on recent return from a long absence for his new yard. Tailed off when 200-1 for last month's stable/hurdle debut at Taunton.

LTO Selection:

14:10 Exeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 18f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

PENTIRE HEAD posted a respectable second in an 18-runner affair at Wincanton last month and a similar bid may suffice. Paul Nicholls' charge should enjoy this slightly stiffer test and he edges the vote ahead of Iris Des Issards. The six-year-old offered a lot more to work with when runner-up here latest and he looks a potential improver over this longer distance. Geezer Rockstar and Blue Ridge Hill are others to consider.

IRIS DES ISSARDS is taken to confirm recent course superiority over Moorefields and make it third time lucky over hurdles. Harry Fry's very good recent record in this contest makes Geezer Rockstar a must for the shortlist, while Pentire Head may not be entirely straightforward but should still have a say for Paul Nicholls.

Another chance is given to GEEZER ROCKSTAR, who never really looked threatening on his hurdling debut but won a bumper in good style.

14:10 Exeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:45 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (5/1 +23%) Leissieres Express	5 5/1(+23%)	(8) Leissieres Express 5/1, Bettered his hurdles form when runner-up at Wincanton (20.2f, soft) on return/chase debut and produced another sound effort in defeat when third of 11 in handicap chase at this C&D (soft, 9/2) 42 days ago. Merits consideration. Placed in both chases (one over C&D) and may still have a bigger run in him.
2	9 2nd (9) (7/2 +46%) Sadler's Bay	3.5 7/2(+46%)	(9) Sadler's Bay 7/2, Fair maiden hurdle over hurdles and matched that form at the second attempt over fences when second in a 6-runner event at Southwell (24.3f, heavy) 34 days ago. Probably wouldn't too much of a test over this trip but he's a player. Good second on heavy ground in November and useful 5lb claimer enlisted here; respected.
3	2 3rd (2) (11/1 -57%) Pachacuti	11 11/1(-57%)	(2) Pachacuti 11/1, Off mark over hurdles at Fakenham in February but was fortunate to fill the runner-up spot at Warwick on chase debut and was let down by his jumping at Market Rasen last time. More needed with cheekpieces applied. Flattered by proximity when second on chasing debut; pulled up since; blinkers added today.
4	7 4th (7) (6/1 +57%) Gingerbred	6 6/1(+57%)	(7) Gingerbred 6/1, Confirmed previous promise when winning a handicap hurdle at Exeter (18.5f) in February but a mixed bag after and has been no better than mid-division in 3 starts over fences. Not beaten far in three chases this autumn but never really threatened in any of them.
5th	10 5th (10) (28/1 -100%) Kingsmill Gin	28 28/1(-100%)	(10) Kingsmill Gin 28/1, Bounced back to her best (from 6 lb out of the weights) to score at Exeter in April but unseated early at Chepstow next time. Jumping remains suspect and others make greater appeal after 8 months off. C&D winner last April but returns from a layoff today; younger rivals look better treated.
6th	6 6th (6) (14/1 +0%) Balko Saint	14 14/1(+0%)	(6) Balko Saint 14/1, It's now fifteen runs since last win in 2021 and efforts this winter haven't shown enough to suggest he's likely to break that streak. Down in the weights but others preferred. Returned from break with three below-par runs in the autumn; needs to turn a corner.
7th	5 7th (5) (5/1 +29%) Art Decco	5 5/1(+29%)	(5) Art Decco 5/1, Seen only twice since scoring at Fontwell (21.6f) last January but was a good third on return at Chepstow (23.6f, heavy) last month and looks on a handy mark having been eased 2 lb. Third behind two well-handicapped rivals on seasonal debut; shortlisted here.
8th	3 8th (3) (17/2 -70%) Stellar Stream	8.5 17/2(-70%)	(3) Stellar Stream 17/2, Point/hurdles winner stepped forward from chase debut when second of 12 in handicap chase at Lingfield (23.5f, good to soft, 16/1) 21 days ago. Still low mileage and isn't discounted from 2 lb higher mark. Sound effort when second at Lingfield three weeks ago and still lightly raced over fences.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (8/1 -129%) Sherborne	8 8/1(-129%)	(4) Sherborne 8/1, Won twice over hurdles in May and confirmed the promise of previous starts in this sphere when winning 10-runner handicap chase at Wincanton (20.2f, heavy) 20 days ago. 7 lb higher now but another bold bid is anticipated. Came good over fences over 2m4f last month; a possible if this new trip suits.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (12/1 -100%) Johnny B	12 12/1(-100%)	(1) Johnny B 12/1, Produced a career-best on return from over a year off when winning 11-runner handicap hurdle (50/1) at Wincanton (24.7f, heavy) 20 days ago. Respected back over the larger obstacles. Shock hurdle winner on seasonal debut but has become unreliable.

LTO Selection:

14:45 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

JOHNNY B appeared revitalised by a 393-day layoff when landing a competitive handicap hurdle at Wincanton last month. A return to chasing should prove no issue for Chris Down's charge and he's fancied to complete a double. Fellow last-time-out winner Sherborne is open to improvement now faced with a stiffer test of stamina and he isn't taken lightly, with Stellar Stream also making some appeal.

Several hold sound claims, though ART DECCO is perhaps most interesting having been lowered in the weights for his third behind a pair of in-form rivals at Chepstow last time. Sherborne has made a good start to life over fences and can go well again attempting to follow up his Wincanton success, with Leissieres Expess and Sadler's Bay others to consider.

The pick is LEISSIERES EXPRESS (nap), who made steady headway from a long way off the pace to take third over C&D six weeks ago.

14:45 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 4) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:20 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (11/4 +45%) Bolsover Bill	2.75 11/4(+45%)	(3) Bolsover Bill 11/4, Thrived with the tongue tie refitted last term, gaining a fourth success over fences at Plumpton (19.7f) in March. Well held both starts in the summer but interesting runner for new yard (formerly with Warren Greatrex) back down in the weights having been freshened up by a break. Out of sorts in last two runs for Warren Greatrex and needs a major revival for new yard.
2	10 2nd (10) (4/1 -20%) Merry Monty	4 4/1(-20%)	(10) Merry Monty 4/1, Again attracted good support and only found one too good over hurdles at this course 19 days ago. Clearly thought to be well treated, so can make his presence felt if taking to chasing. Well-backed second over hurdles here last month and he's respected on this chase debut.
3	7 3rd (7) (3/1 -33%) Time To Bite	3 3/1(-33%)	(7) Time To Bite 3/1, One win from 26 NH runs. Career best when winning 11-runner handicap chase at this C&D (heavy, 10/1) 11 days ago. Worthy of respect for all that he's not the most consistent. Off the mark with unchallenged win over C&D latest; up 9lb but he's a big player again.
4	1 4th (1) (8/1 -45%) Imperial Joe	8 8/1(-45%)	(1) Imperial Joe 8/1, Most consistent last season, winning three times. Back on track to some degree at this course last time and handicapper has dropped him 2 lb since, so not without hope. Triple chase winner but he's been well held last twice and others are more persuasive.
5th	5 5th (5) (10/1 -25%) Lightonthewing	10 10/1(-25%)	(5) Lightonthewing 10/1, Doubled his tally over fences with a likeable front-running display at Fontwell in February. Disappointed there following month, however, and off since. Won this race on heavy ground lats season and he needs a close look on his return.
6th	4 6th (4) (10/1 +60%) I Love You Sivola	10 10/1(+60%)	(4) I Love You Sivola 10/1, Fair hurdler/chaser in France but not much encouragement for current stable. Ex-French 6yo with a record of 1-25 and others are more convincing.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (12/1 -71%) Blue Ribbon	12 12/1(-71%)	(8) Blue Ribbon 12/1, Fair 2m hurdles winner for Dr Richard Newland in 2021 but struggled to make a significant impact in handicap chases for current yard last season. Might need the run back from 7 months off, so others are more appealing. 0-5 over fences but was runner-up over C&D two runs back; not ruled out on return.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (14/1 +13%) School For Scandal	14 14/1(+13%)	(9) School For Scandal 14/1, Belatedly opened his account when scoring from the front in a Taunton handicap chase on final start of last season. Good second at Fakenham on return but has disappointed at Hereford since. Hard to rely on. His form nosedived at Hereford 16 days ago and he needs to bounce back near best.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (80/1 -400%) Pawpaw	80 80/1(-400%)	(2) Pawpaw 80/1, Off the mark over fences at Hereford (20.9f) in March and doubled his tally at Fontwell (21.6f) in May. Has struggled since, however, leaving David Bridgwater prior to penultimate outing. Has lost his way since his last win in May and he needs a major turnaround.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (125/1 -25%) Christopher Clive	125 125/1(-25%)	(11) Christopher Clive 125/1, Of little account and makes no appeal on chasing debut for a new yard. No joy over hurdles and is 10lb out of the weights on this chase debut; no appeal.

LTO Selection:

15:20 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

A taking winner over C&D last month, TIME TO BITE should have plenty more to come under similar conditions and a 9lb rise may not be enough to stop him going in again. Chris Honour's charge is preferred to fellow C&D winner Lightonthewing as well as Merry Monty, who was runner-up here last month over timber and has plenty of potential on his chase debut.

BOLSOVER BILL lost his form for Warren Greatrex but, having been given a break by the handicapper and freshened up by his new stable, he might be worth chancing to bounce back. Last-time-out C&D winner Time To Bite needs considering and Merry Monty is of interest over fences for the first time.

Merry Monty is respected on his chase debut but the vote goes to TIME TO BITE, who put in a dominant display over C&D last month.

15:20 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 5) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:55 Exeter NH Flat Race (Class 5) 17f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (8/11 +0%) Joyau Allen	0.727273 8/11(+0%)	(3) Joyau Allen 8/11, Muhtathir gelding. Brother to high-class hurdler/chaser Envoi Allen, and half-brother to 2 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser Fighter Allen. Runner-up sole start in Irish points (Mar 5) and lots to like now making bumper debut for leading outfit. Brother to Champion bumper winner Envoi Allen and he's a big player on his rules debut.
2	5 2nd (5) (4/1 -14%) Saint Anapolino	4 4/1(-14%)	(5) Saint Anapolino 4/1, Successful on sole start in point bumper during the spring and showed something to work on when fifth at Wincanton (15.2f) in November. Can do better with that under his belt. Won a point bumper in March and he ran well on his rules debut at Wincanton; respected.
3	7 3rd (7) (18/1 -29%) Miss Hunky Dory	18 18/1(-29%)	(7) Miss Hunky Dory 18/1, £22,000 3-y-o, Clovis Du Berlais mare. Dam (b91), runner-up in bumpers, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser (stays 3¼m) Mister Malarky. Yard 1-20 in bumpers in recent years and others look more likely types.
4	1 4th (1) (66/1 -100%) Bredon Hill Dart	66 66/1(-100%)	(1) Bredon Hill Dart 66/1, Dartmouth gelding. 100/1, hinted at ability when seventh of 11 in bumper at this C&D (heavy) on NH debut 19 days ago. However, will need to step up significantly on that if he's to feature here. 100-1 over C&D (soft) on recent debut and he finished a remote seventh of 11.
5th	2 5th (2) (25/1 +24%) Cold Steel	25 25/1(+24%)	(2) Cold Steel 25/1, Spider Flight gelding. Dam (b93) bumper winner. Likely outsider. Out of a bumper winner and he needs checking in market on debut.
6th	6 6th (6) (4/1 +38%) Valfortore	4 4/1(+38%)	(6) Valfortore 4/1, Olympic Glory gelding. Half-brother to 2 winners on Flat, including winner up to 1¾m Billy No Mates. Dam 1¾m-17f winner. Yard boast 21% strike rate in this sphere in last 5 seasons and he's respected with stable continuing in fine form. Plenty to like on paper and yard is 21% in bumpers in recent years.
7th	4 7th (4) (17/2 +6%) Park And Ride	8.5 17/2(+6%)	(4) Park And Ride 17/2, Walk In The Park gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler So Said I and fair staying hurdler/chaser My Lady Grey. Yard 0-7 with their runners in bumpers so far this campaign. Yard 1-27 in bumpers in recent seasons and he could be a longer-term prospect.
8th	8 8th (8) (100/1 -100%) Brief Encounter	100 100/1(-100%)	(8) Brief Encounter 100/1, Buck's Boum filly. Hooded, held back by inexperience when tenth of 11 in bumper at Ludlow (15.8f, soft, 80/1) on NH debut 53 days ago, dropping away under 2f out. This should reveal more. 80-1 for her Ludlow debut (2m, good to soft) in November and she finished tenth of 11.

LTO Selection:

15:55 Exeter NH Flat Race (Class 5) 17f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

A brother to the high-class Envoi Allen, JOYAU ALLEN could be a decent prospect for the Paul Nicholls stable and this looks like an ideal opportunity in a race that the same connections won last year. Saint Anapolino wasn't disgraced in fifth on his Rules debut at Wincanton in November and there should be improvement to come, while newcomer Park And Ride is related to several winners.

Runner-up on his sole start in Irish points, JOYAU ALLEN makes plenty of appeal starting out in this sphere for his powerful yard and could well be the way to go. Fellow newcomer Valfortore and Saint Anapolino can also feature.

This can go to JOYAU ALLEN, who is a brother to Envoi Allen and was a promising second in his sole Irish point.

15:55 Exeter NH Flat Race (Class 5) 17f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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