Exeter Races & Results 1 Tuesday 22nd October 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Exeter Races & Results Tomform Tuesday 22nd October 2024

There were 31 Races on Tuesday 22nd October 2024 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Yarmouth, 8 races at Curragh, 7 races at Exeter, 9 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Tuesday 22nd October 2024

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

14:10 Exeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 18f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (14/1 +13%) Ambion View	14 14/1(+13%)	(2) Ambion View 14/1, Achieved only modest form when third in a pair of bumpers last winter. Might be best watched on this hurdle debut after 8 months off. Safely held when third in last two bumpers last season but they were fairly good races.
2	1 2nd (1) (16/5 -7%) Ace Of Spades	3.2 16/5(-7%)	(1) Ace Of Spades 16/5, Bumper winner in the spring. Beaten at short odds on Uttoxeter hurdle debut and reappearance but capable of leaving that bare form well behind now. Only fourth when odds-on for hurdling debut but can still deliver on his bumper promise.
3	5 3rd (5) (4/1 +38%) Tom Doniphon	4 4/1(+38%)	(5) Tom Doniphon 4/1, Useful in bumpers last season, including a Fontwell win. Found an Aintree Grade 2 too much on final start but should still have a bright future over jumps. Fontwell bumper winner; struggled in Grade 2 Aintree bumper but back in calmer waters here.
4	11 4th (11) (66/1 -164%) Western Article	66 66/1(-164%)	(11) Western Article 66/1, £20,000 purchase after finishing runner-up sole start in Irish points but will need to be useful to make a winning start to her hurdle career here. Bought for £20,000 after finishing second in Irish point debut in April; tough task today.
5th	8 5th (8) (20/1 -11%) George's Lad	20 20/1(-11%)	(8) George's Lad 20/1, Held every chance when falling at the last in a point in April and purchased for £50,000 shortly after. The betting should help guide to expectations on Rules debut. In front before last-fence fall on Irish point debut; bought for £50,000 soon afterwards.
6th	3 6th (3) (5/2 -82%) Jackpot Des Bordes	2.5 5/2(-82%)	(3) Jackpot Des Bordes 5/2, Made a winning bumper debut at Hereford last November and better form when second under a penalty at Wincanton 5 months later. Has a tongue tie added for hurdle debut. Useful prospect. Won on bumper debut and was close/clear second to useful rival on second start.
7th	7 7th (7) (80/1 -400%) Alshadhian	80 80/1(-400%)	(7) Alshadhian 80/1, Fair maiden at best on Flat (stays 1¾m) but well held in 2 handicaps for this yard at the start of the season. Sets out over hurdles with a point to prove. Fair on the Flat in 2023 but both runs this year were very disappointing; hurdle debut.
8th	9 8th (9) (100/1 0%) Three Zambezi's	100 100/1(0%)	(9) Three Zambezi's 100/1, Placed on the second of 2 starts in Irish points but down the field in 2 hurdles this month. Well beaten at triple-digit odds in two 2m novice hurdles this month.
9th	6 9th (6) (5/2 +50%) Walk In The Hills	2.5 5/2(+50%)	(6) Walk In The Hills 5/2, Placed in a couple of Chepstow bumpers towards the end of 2023. Switches to hurdles after 10 months off with his stable going well. It'll be interesting to see what the betting makes of him. Placed in two Chepstow bumpers last season; ought to make his mark over hurdles soon.
10th	4 10th (4) (300/1 -50%) Johnnie River	300 300/1(-50%)	(4) Johnnie River 300/1, Well held in a bumper and maiden hurdle in Britain and similar story in 2 Flat runs on Jersey. Big outsider. Well beaten when 200-1 for hurdling debut at Worcester in July.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (100/1 -150%) Cherry Brave	100 100/1(-150%)	(10) Cherry Brave 100/1, Irish point winner but more one for the longer term over hurdles judged on his recent first attempt at Chepstow. Ace of Spades looks very much the stable first string. Irish point winner; made low-key hurdle debut this month; looks stable's second string.

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

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

Having landed a bumper at Warwick in April, ACE OF SPADES failed to justify favouritism when only managing fourth at Uttoxeter earlier in the month. However, Dan Skelton's five-year-old should have learned a great deal from that experience and is well worth another chance on only his second start over the smaller obstacles. Jackpot Des Bordes struck on his bumper debut before finishing a respectable second under a penalty at Wincanton last time, and he is one to take seriously on his first start over hurdles. Walk In The Hills completes the shortlist.

JACKPOT DES BORDES did well in bumpers last season and gets the nod to make a winning start to his hurdle career for the Paul Nicholls team. Ace of Spades could step up a good deal on his first attempt over hurdles and is second choice ahead of Tom Doniphon, another who displayed plenty of promise in bumpers last term.

Paul Nicholls' JACKPOT DES BORDES made an exciting prospect work pretty hard in a bumper in April and can score on his hurdling debut.

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

14:43 Exeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 18f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (7/2 -5%) Pony Soprano	3.5 7/2(-5%)	(5) Pony Soprano 7/2, €135,000 Blue Bresil gelding. Dam, well held in bumpers, closely related to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3m) Royal Player. Shaped like a stayer when third of 8 in a Sandown bumper on debut 8 months ago, so step up in trip promises to suit on hurdle debut. Encouraging third of eight in bumper on debut at Sandown in February..
2	8 2nd (8) (4/5 -30%) Sorceleur	0.8 4/5(-30%)	(8) Sorceleur 4/5, Built on previous promise when making all in a Taunton bumper in February. Put up a useful effort when fifth of 18 in Grade 2 event at Aintree final outing and is very much of interest now switched to hurdles. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Showed progressive form in bumpers last term; leading contender on hurdles debut..
3	4 3rd (4) (11/1 +45%) Not So Woolly	11 11/1(+45%)	(4) Not So Woolly 11/1, Kayf Tara gelding. Dam 3m chase winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3m) Finney. Offered something to work on when fifth of 8 in a course bumper on debut 6 months ago. Longer trip a plus now hurdling. Fifth of eight in bumper at Exeter in April and can improve now that he goes hurdling..
4	7 4th (7) (12/1 -20%) Loki's Mischief	12 12/1(-20%)	(7) Loki's Mischief 12/1, Ran to a fair level when runner-up on the first of 2 starts in bumpers and is bred to have a good future over jumps. Two promising runs in bumpers; makes hurdles debut but yard yet to fully fire this term..
5th	2 5th (2) (100/1 0%) De Vega's Warrior	100 100/1(0%)	(2) De Vega's Warrior 100/1, A frustrating maiden handicapper on Flat (stays 16.5f) and made an unpromising start to his career over hurdles at Chepstow 11 days ago. Last of 12 on hurdling debut at Chepstow 11 days ago for new trainer..
6th	1 6th (1) (7/2 +13%) Dangerous Touch	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(1) Dangerous Touch 7/2, £135,000 buy after finishing runner-up sole outing in Irish points. All the rage in the betting but promised more than he delivered in a Wetherby bumper on Rules debut in March and was still in need of the experience at Perth the following month. Makes hurdle debut. Showed promise in a couple of bumpers in March/April and looks a decent hurdling prospect..
7th	10 7th (10) (150/1 -127%) Hill Of Scarriff	150 150/1(-127%)	(10) Hill Of Scarriff 150/1, Successful on sole outing in points but was easy to back and offer little on recent hurdling debut at Chepstow. Tailed off on rules debut at Chepstow 11 days ago and may need more time..
8th	3 8th (3) (300/1 -100%) Killard Point	300 300/1(-100%)	(3) Killard Point 300/1, Off mark in points at sixth attempt in May but shaped with no promise on Rules debut at Uttoxeter in July. Pulled up on hurdling debut at Uttoxeter in July; makes limited appeal..
9th	9 9th (9) (50/1 +24%) Dropitlikeitshot	50 50/1(+24%)	(9) Dropitlikeitshot 50/1, Looks one for low-grade handicaps after this. Soundly beaten in two runs over hurdles; others preferred..

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14:43 Exeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 18f Race Class Flow

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

SORCELEUR wasn't beaten far when fifth in a Grade 2 bumper at Aintree in April and he now makes his debut over hurdles. Paul Nicholls' four-year-old looks to have been found a golden opportunity and his main threat is possibly Pony Soprano, who made the frame at Sandown on his only start in a bumper. The son of Blue Bresil might prove a different proposition over hurdles and has to be considered, while Loki's Mischief can fight it out for the minor honours.

SORCELEUR progressed with each run in bumpers, putting up a useful effort in a Grade 2 at Aintree on final outing, and will surely take a fair bit of beating if transferring that sort of form to hurdles at the first attempt. Pony Soprano is in good hands and seems likely to build on his third in a Sandown bumper now going hurdling up in trip, with Dangerous Touch fancied to fill the places.

Preference is for Paul Nicholls' SORCELEUR who brings the best bumper form. Dangerous Touch looks to be the main danger.

14:43 Exeter Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:18 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 5) 18f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (25/1 +0%) Wellwillya	25 25/1(+0%)	(10) Wellwillya 25/1, Poor maiden hurdler who's 4 lb out of the handicap on chase bow. Modest maiden hurdler and difficult to make a case for on chase debut.
2	6 2nd (6) (6/1 +25%) Lady Gwen	6 6/1(+25%)	(6) Lady Gwen 6/1, Been given a chance by the assessor but this quirky mare has been out of form over hurdles. Makes chase debut. Three-time hurdle winner; well treated for chase debut but she arrives out of form..
3	11 3rd (11) (100/1 -100%) My Mate Polly	100 100/1(-100%)	(11) My Mate Polly 100/1, No promise in bumpers and poor form over hurdles. Out of the weights on chase bow. 10-race maiden over hurdles who makes little appeal on chase debut..
4	12 4th (12) (20/1 +60%) Mr Sociable	20 20/1(+60%)	(12) Mr Sociable 20/1, Poor maiden who's easy to oppose from out of the handicap. Offered more latest when fitted with a tongue-tie but others have stronger claims..
5th	7 5th (7) (5/1 +64%) John W Creasy	5 5/1(+64%)	(7) John W Creasy 5/1, Hasn't really threatened in a handful of outings for this yard and similar story on chase bow at Bangor when last seen in May. Change of headgear and down in trip. 0-8 over hurdles; needs the blinkers to turn things around, now down in trip..
6th	9 6th (9) (17/2 +47%) Miss Marette	8.5 17/2(+47%)	(9) Miss Marette 17/2, Winner over hurdles here a year ago but has struggled for the most part since, including on chase bow on penultimate start. Headgear goes on. Reverts to fences off a lower chase mark but she's exposed and probably needs more..
7th	4 7th (4) (15/2 -50%) Moorland Rambler	7.5 15/2(-50%)	(4) Moorland Rambler 15/2, Winning hurdler though not so good switched to fences last term, running badly here when last seen in March. However, does at least start the new campaign off a potentially handy mark. Out of form when last seen in March but not ruled out if freshened up by the break..
8th	5 8th (5) (10/1 -43%) Lelant	10 10/1(-43%)	(5) Lelant 10/1, Fair form without success over hurdles but not so good over fences so far, though ground might have been too quick latest. Not one to write off in this sphere. 14-race maiden who continues to slip down the weights; others appeal more for the win..
9th	1 9th (1) (25/1 -233%) Cabrakan	25 25/1(-233%)	(1) Cabrakan 25/1, Prone to mistakes over hurdles and well held back on the Flat both starts this summer. Didn't look a natural over fences at Plumpton last month. Cheekpieces back on. Finished a well-held third on chase debut but considered with that experience behind him..
3	3 \|U\| (3) (11/1 -120%) Dunstall Rambler	11 11/1(-120%)	(3) Dunstall Rambler 11/1, Just modest form at best over hurdles but would have gone close to making a winning chase bow at Huntingdon but for falling at the last. Backed that up when second over C&D next time, though was let down by jumping at Stratford final start. Worth another chance on return. Has the form to figure but has tended to need a run off the back of a break in the past..
10th	8 10th (8) (33/1 -32%) Greystoke	33 33/1(-32%)	(8) Greystoke 33/1, Unable to make an impact in 6 handicap hurdles since joining this yard and not an obvious chasing type. Out of sorts for this stable this year and makes chase debut with plenty to prove..
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (2/1 +20%) Move With The Beat	2 2/1(+20%)	(2) Move With The Beat 2/1, Dual point winner who has shown some promise over hurdles and no surprise to see him make more of an impact now chasing/handicapping. 0-4 over hurdles but he's a winning pointer who needs respecting on chase/handicap debut..

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15:18 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 5) 18f Race Class Flow

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

DUNSTALL RAMBLER put in a poor round of jumping when failing to fire at Stratford last time, but he is arguably better judged on his runner-up effort over this track and trip on his penultimate start. If Tom George's six-year-old can reproduce that level of form off a 2lb lower mark, then he could be the one to beat. Cabrakan was well beaten in third on his chase debut at Plumpton, but this looks easier and he might get closer in this company. Move With The Beat is another to note.

It looks quite significant that dual-point winner MOVE WITH THE BEAT has been sent chasing for his handicap debut so gets the vote for a yard that has hit some form of late. Moorland Rambler starts the new campaign off a potentially good mark so is next best ahead of Dunstall Rambler.

Cabrakan will hold a fitness edge over some of these but preference is for dual winning pointer MOVE WITH THE BEAT on chase debut.

15:18 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 5) 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:53 Exeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 23f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	11 1st (11) (7/2 +71%) Earth King	3.5 7/2(+71%)	(11) Earth King 7/2, Successful back over hurdles in staying handicap at Fontwell in May in first-time cheekpieces under this rider. Well beaten after 11 weeks off at Worcester but may have needed that. Boosted by cheekpieces in the spring; safely held last month but might come on for the run.
2	8 2nd (8) (9/2 +55%) High Game Royal	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(8) High Game Royal 9/2, Successful handicap debut over hurdles at Chepstow (19.5f) in April 2023 and quite lightly raced kept to testing ground last term. Stamina to prove on return but ran well first time up last season (over fences) and looks fairly weighted. Out of form when last seen in March but resumes on a good mark; worth a second look.
3	1 3rd (1) (17/2 -6%) Striking A Pose	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(1) Striking A Pose 17/2, Revitalised back over hurdles at the turn of the year, adding to his good record here with a double in the mud (latter victory over C&D). Has won fresh and probably not handicapped out of things on return. Dual course winner at start of year but quickly lost his form towards end of last season.
4	7 4th (7) (12/1 -20%) Lutinebella	12 12/1(-20%)	(7) Lutinebella 12/1, Fairly useful in bumpers and successful twice over hurdles during 2022/23 campaign. Lightly raced since, running poorly behind Made For You at Worcester a month ago. Nudged down another 2 lb. Nothing better than a respectable third of five behind Made For You last month.
5th	5 5th (5) (18/1 -13%) Ernest Gray	18 18/1(-13%)	(5) Ernest Gray 18/1, Won 3m handicap chase at Southwell in January but ran another moody race there when last seen in May. Still quite unexposed as a staying hurdler (scored at Doncaster in novice campaign) but probably not one to rely on. Winning chaser last season; a possible if fully tuned up for return to hurdling.
6th	4 6th (4) (18/1 -125%) Made For You	18 18/1(-125%)	(4) Made For You 18/1, Won 5-runner 23f Worcester handicap hurdle last month, showing a good attitude. Not so good back on the level a fortnight ago but still on a fair mark back in this sphere. Six hurdle wins, the latest last month; still on workable mark; well beaten on Flat since.
7th	3 7th (3) (18/1 -13%) Ballymagroarty Boy	18 18/1(-13%)	(3) Ballymagroarty Boy 18/1, Usually gives his running (couple of good efforts over C&D) and has won first time back in the past. One to note. Largely consistent 11yo who begins new season from his last winning mark.
8th	13 8th (13) (7/1 +42%) King Of The Lake	7 7/1(+42%)	(13) King Of The Lake 7/1, Runner-up on 6 of his 8 starts over hurdles, including 3 times here. Should find a race this term and worth a look back from 6 months off. Ended last season with a poor run but made the frame on first seven hurdling starts.
9th	6 9th (6) (20/1 -43%) Kepagge	20 20/1(-43%)	(6) Kepagge 20/1, Good record at Ffos Las and bounced back to form there last time, no match for promising 5-y-o. 3 lb higher back from 5 months off now and has stamina to prove. Second to progressive rival on latest start in May but not one to rely upon.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (5/1 +23%) Tap N Go Leo	5 5/1(+23%)	(2) Tap N Go Leo 5/1, Bumper winner who struck at the second time of asking over hurdles in 25f Catterick maiden in February. Bled on handicap debut at Huntingdon subsequently, though. Still unexposed starting out in his second season. Pulled up (bled from the nose) on handicap debut but remains open to improvement.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (9/1 -125%) Mad Mike	9 9/1(-125%)	(9) Mad Mike 9/1, First past post in maiden at Chepstow penultimate start last season (decent form) then gained compensation for that demotion in match here next time. Remains with potential now tackling staying handicaps and one to consider on return. Displayed major improvement in maidens at start of this year; makes handicap debut today.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (18/1 -100%) Morfee	18 18/1(-100%)	(12) Morfee 18/1, Lightly raced since March 2022 but has built up a good strike rate, successful for a fourth time in staying handicap chase at Plumpton when last seen in January. Been absent another 8 months and might need it. Dual chase winner last season; reverts to hurdling after a layoff; might need this run.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (80/1 -220%) Mr Tambourine Man	80 80/1(-220%)	(10) Mr Tambourine Man 80/1, Back on track in staying handicap hurdles this summer, completing a double in June. Well beaten the last twice, however, and needs a revival. Won twice in the spring but has looked unenthusiastic lately; headgear switched today.

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15:53 Exeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 23f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

The Hobbs/White team won this last season with Goshhowposh and they have another contender with Mad Mike, who is making his handicap debut after an easy maiden success over the extended 2m5f here last time out. He can go well despite eight months off the track, but the vote still goes to STRIKING A POSE. Joe Tizzard has started the season well and his charge has won all four of his start at this venue, with the latest coming off this mark over C&D in February. Morfee and Made For You are others to consider.

MAD MIKE remains with potential for staying handicaps this term and could be set for a big run if ready to go. King of The Lake should find a race, while Ballymagroarty Boy is another to consider.

He was out of form in March when last seen but HIGH GAME ROYAL is given the vote in the hope he can get his career back on track.

15:53 Exeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:28 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (11/2 +54%) Jupiter Allen	5.5 11/2(+54%)	(10) Jupiter Allen 11/2, Dual winner over hurdles who wasn't disgraced when fifth of 6 in handicap chase at Stratford (22.6f, good) on debut over fences in May. Likely more to come in this sphere but this is more competitive. Course winner over hurdles in March but his chasing debut in March was underwhelming.
2	4 2nd (4) (11/4 +54%) Abuffalosoldier	2.75 11/4(+54%)	(4) Abuffalosoldier 11/4, Opened account over fences at Newbury (22.4f) in January and ran to similar level when creditable fourth of 13 in handicap chase at Ayr (24.1f, good to soft, 12/1) in April. Could be a player if fully tuned up on return. Signed off with creditable fourth in valuable novices' handicap at Ayr in April.
3	6 3rd (6) (7/2 +13%) Rose Of Arcadia	3.5 7/2(+13%)	(6) Rose Of Arcadia 7/2, Below best when last seen at Plumpton in March but has had a wind operation since and can go well fresh. Shortlist material. Still on workable mark after Sandown win in March and has good record when fresh.
4	3 4th (3) (10/1 -67%) Tea Clipper	10 10/1(-67%)	(3) Tea Clipper 10/1, Winless since scoring at Chepstow back in October 2021 and, while he showed the bulk of his ability remained last term, he didn't look the most straightforward and others hold more appeal for win purposes. Very useful handicapper in his prime but 0-3 in hunter chases towards end of last season.
5th	8 5th (8) (5/1 -11%) Maclaine	5 5/1(-11%)	(8) Maclaine 5/1, Made fourth start over fences a winning one at Newbury (22.4f) in March and remains low mileage in this discipline. Warrants respect on return to track here. Disappointing favourite on final start last season; good claims if judged on earlier win.
6th	5 6th (5) (12/1 -41%) An Tailliur	12 12/1(-41%)	(5) An Tailliur 12/1, Prolific winner in handicap hurdles in 2021/22 and ran well in some hot handicaps the following season. However, yet to really take to chasing in a couple of starts in novice company. Seven-time winner over hurdles but both chase runs have been disappointing.
7th	1 7th (1) (22/1 -175%) Masters Legacy	22 22/1(-175%)	(1) Masters Legacy 22/1, Made winning start in this sphere over C&D 2 years ago but well below that level in both subsequent outings and likely best watched on return from 20 months off unless the market speaks in his favour. C&D winner on chase debut in November 2022 but absent since following February.
8th	2 8th (2) (10/1 +17%) Bobhopeornohope	10 10/1(+17%)	(2) Bobhopeornohope 10/1, Three-time winner over fences but failed to complete in 3 starts last term and remains to be seen if he has been revitalised after a summer break. Looked out of sorts when pulled up on all three appearances last season; back from break.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (28/1 -367%) Moroder	28 28/1(-367%)	(7) Moroder 28/1, Multiple winner over fences who had a largely disappointing campaign last term but was sparked up by first-time blinkers when second of 14 in handicap chase at Cheltenham (26f) in April and returns on a decent mark. Arrested decline when second in first-time blinkers in April; no headgear today.

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16:28 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

Bobhopeornohope has pulled up in all four starts since finishing fourth in the Coral Trophy at Kempton in February 2023 but if they can get him right, he would have every chance off 9lb below his last winning mark. Rose Of Arcadia is a consistent mare and can go well if wind surgery has helped, but ABUFFALOSOLDIER is preferred. The Warren Greatrex-trained gelding ended his novice campaign with a respectable fourth in a competitive handicap at Ayr and there should be more to come as a second-season chaser.

Preference is for ROSE OF ARCADIA, who has a good record first time up and returns on a workable mark. Moroder and Abuffalosoldier rate the principal dangers.

This can go to stout stayer ROSE OF ARCADIA (nap), who began her last two campaigns with hurdle wins and is on a workable chase mark.

16:28 Exeter Handicap Chase (Class 3) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:03 Exeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 18f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	15 1st (15) (9/2 +72%) Sindabella	4.5 9/2(+72%)	(15) Sindabella 9/2, Resumed winning ways over C&D last December and performed with credit when fourth of 15 back here 8 days later. However, form has tailed off since (has undergone another wind op since latest run) and she's probably best watched back from a 7-month absence. Out of sorts when last seen and needs to turn things around having had a second wind op..
2	9 2nd (9) (15/2 -36%) Catboy	7.5 15/2(-36%)	(9) Catboy 15/2, Addition of cheekpieces (retained here) and switch to front-running tactics paid dividends at Fontwell (17.7f, good) where he opened his account in an 8-runner handicap. However, he's unlikely to get a soft lead this time and, in any case, more will be needed up 8 lb in this stronger race. Unexposed 4yo who made all to get off the mark at Fontwell; player off 8lb higher..
3	6 3rd (6) (9/1 0%) Ryder's Rock	9 9/1(0%)	(6) Ryder's Rock 9/1, Off the mark in a 5-runner handicap at Newton Abbot (16.8f, soft) last month but was never travelling at Worcester recently. That was a disappointing effort, for all that the testing conditions may not have been ideal. Never travelled when attempting to follow up recent win six days ago; could bounce back..
4	13 4th (13) (50/1 -52%) Mr Zee	50 50/1(-52%)	(13) Mr Zee 50/1, Fair handicapper on the Flat, successful 3 times last year. Winless following 7 attempts in this sphere, though, and he is hard to warm to following a tame effort in first-time cheekpieces (retained) here 12 days ago. Made the frame in two handicaps in the spring but he's not been in the same form since..
5th	5 5th (5) (6/1 +25%) Elusiveness	6 6/1(+25%)	(5) Elusiveness 6/1, Flat-bred mare who took a step forward when runner-up on her handicap debut over this C&D on final start of last season. 3 lb rise tolerable and likely to pick up a race sooner rather than later, provided she is able to build on that improved effort. Up 3lbs having finished runner-up in a race that has worked out well over C&D in April..
6th	8 6th (8) (9/2 +44%) Zmiinyi	4.5 9/2(+44%)	(8) Zmiinyi 9/2, Went close on second of his 2 starts between the flags but hasn't gone with a great deal of promise in a trio of maiden hurdles, including on first start following a wind op at Worcester last month. Needs to raise his game now pitched into a handicap. Modest maiden hurdler but makes handicap debut from a lowly mark for an in-form stable..
7th	12 7th (12) (25/1 +11%) Guguss Collonges	25 25/1(+11%)	(12) Guguss Collonges 25/1, Successful twice over fences last autumn but went off the boil as 2023/24 progressed and no impact in 3 starts since returning from a break in June. Hopes pinned on the first-time visor sparking a return to form. Out of form but he's on a good mark should he respond well to the new headgear..
8th	10 8th (10) (7/1 +7%) Sassified	7 7/1(+7%)	(10) Sassified 7/1, Notched third success of 2023 when taking a 19f Fontwell handicap last October. Now 7 lb below last winning mark and, though below his best so far this year, he would have a serious chance if the first-time blinkers were to have the desired effect. Needs considering off a sliding mark with blinkers now enlisted; handles good to soft..
9th	14 9th (14) (11/1 +31%) Herecomeshogan	11 11/1(+31%)	(14) Herecomeshogan 11/1, Runner-up in a Hereford handicap chase in January but hasn't threated in 5 subsequent starts, including back in this sphere at Newton Abbot during the summer. Mostly disappointing since winning this in 2022; reverts to hurdles with a bit to prove..
2	2 \|F\| (2) (28/1 -12%) Bigz Belief	28 28/1(-12%)	(2) Bigz Belief 28/1, Irish import who shaped well in a handicap on the Flat at Wolverhampton last month but he was only sixth in an 8-runner event back hurdling over C&D 12 days ago. Cheekpieces refitted. Below his Irish form so far for this stable but didn't shape badly over C&D 12 days ago..
10th	1 10th (1) (20/1 0%) I Shut That D'or	20 20/1(0%)	(1) I Shut That D'or 20/1, Belied odds of 50/1 when taking a Wincanton novice hurdle in January 2023. However, he hasn't done much right since and the the return to this sphere failing to spark a return to form when last seen in July. Out of sorts over fences and on July's return to hurdles; has lots to prove at present..
11th	11 11th (11) (12/1 +14%) Bensini	12 12/1(+14%)	(11) Bensini 12/1, Hurdles winner at Worcester last summer and has made the frame on several occasions over fences since, including when fourth of 13 at Southwell (20.4f, good to firm) recently. Not without each-way hope back hurdling off the same mark. More exposed than some but running well over fences recently; each-way player..
12th	7 12th (7) (66/1 -100%) Pescatorius	66 66/1(-100%)	(7) Pescatorius 66/1, Little impact in bumpers/trio of novice hurdles and improvement was not forthcoming switched to handicaps during the spring. Has undergone a wind op since latest appearance and now sports a first-time tongue strap. Given wind surgery since finishing well beaten over C&D in April but others appeal more..
13th	4 13th (4) (14/1 -100%) Lusaka	14 14/1(-100%)	(4) Lusaka 14/1, Not seen out in this sphere for best part of 2 years but has won several times on the Flat since, including last time at Nottingham (1¾m, good) where he produced a fine front-running display, winning by 7 lengths. Major player back hurdling off a potentially handy mark. Makes handicap hurdle debut after a back-to-form win on the Flat; interesting..
14th	3 14th (3) (14/1 -211%) Rehill Relic	14 14/1(-211%)	(3) Rehill Relic 14/1, Successful sole start between the flags and has shown a fair level of ability all 3 starts over hurdles, last seen chasing home a Nicky Henderson-trained hotpot (Break My Soul, who has won again since) at Chepstow (2m, good) in April. Of strong interest now handicapping with top amateur booked. Reached the frame in three starts over hurdles last season; respected on handicap debut..

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17:03 Exeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 18f Race Class Flow

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

Herecomeshogan won this in 2022 off a handicap mark of 102 but 14 losing races since have seen his rating drop to 76, which suggests he has an each-way chance. Catboy could prove popular after winning at Fontwell in first-time cheekpieces, but an added 8lb may make his life more difficult and a chance is taken on LUSAKA. Not seen over hurdles since November 2022, he has won five times on the Flat since (including last time out) and he could be the surprise package in this field.

The pair with this most appealing claims are REHILL RELIC and Lusaka, with marginal preference for the former who should benefit from this slightly stiffer test now handicapping and the booking of William Biddick is an obvious plus. Lusaka won well on the Flat last time and is feared greatly back in this sphere off an attractive mark, while Sassified will be a threat if responding well to the first-time blinkers.

Lusaka needs respecting after a recent Flat win but the suspicion is there's more to come from REHILL RELIC on handicap debut.

17:03 Exeter Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:33 Exeter NH Flat Race (Class 5) 13f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (11/4 -57%) Gnomon	2.75 11/4(-57%)	(4) Gnomon 11/4, Time Test gelding. Half-brother to useful 7f-1m winner Newbolt. Dam, 7f winner, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (barely stayed 3m) Ultimate. Top Flat stable has won this race twice in recent years. Newcomer from a top Flat operation that won this in 2021 and 2022.
2	9 2nd (9) (11/2 +54%) Trustintimes	5.5 11/2(+54%)	(9) Trustintimes 11/2, Time Test gelding. Closely related to 3 winners and half-brother to 5 winners on Flat, including useful 1½m winner Ouja. Dam 7.5f/1m winner. On the shortlist for a stable with a healthy bumper strike-rate. 45,000gns yearling related to a few Flat winners; stable's bumper runners always respected.
3	6 3rd (6) (4/1 +38%) Secret Sniper	4 4/1(+38%)	(6) Secret Sniper 4/1, Stimulation gelding. Brother to connections' dual bumper winner/fairly useful 2m hurdle winner Secret Squirrel. Likely type for a stable which has tasted success in this race before. Brother to bumper/2m hurdle winner Secret Squirrel and dam also won a bumper on the AW.
4	7 4th (7) (22/1 -57%) Sherminator	22 22/1(-57%)	(7) Sherminator 22/1, Amaron gelding. Half-brother to 11f winner in Germany Saba Queen. Dam unraced half-sister to useful 2m hurdle winner Slowfoot. Yard no stranger to bumper success. Positive pedigree (with stamina) and stable has success in these races.
5th	1 5th (1) (22/1 -10%) Cedar Creek	22 22/1(-10%)	(1) Cedar Creek 22/1, 41,000 gns Frankel gelding. Half-brother to 2 winners on Flat, including 7f winner Desert Voice. Dam unraced. Interesting pedigree. One to note in the betting. Son of Frankel who cost 41,000gns but his yard is 0-38 in bumpers in recent seasons.
6th	12 6th (12) (18/1 -50%) Widdybank	18 18/1(-50%)	(12) Widdybank 18/1, Australia gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including smart hurdler/top-class chaser Santini and useful hurdler Dusky Legend. Stable nowhere near as prolific in bumpers in recent times as was previously the case but this one is bred to be useful. Half-brother to top-class chaser Santini and winning jumpers Dusky Legend and Rockpoint.
7th	2 7th (2) (66/1 -100%) Close Combat	66 66/1(-100%)	(2) Close Combat 66/1, Kessaar gelding. Closely related to 7f/1m winner Naifah and half-brother to 2 winners. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful 2m hurdle winner Duty. Possibly best watched unless the betting vibes are strong. Never ran on the Flat for Archie Watson and was sold on for 2,000gns.
8th	11 8th (11) (50/1 -52%) Vorderman	50 50/1(-52%)	(11) Vorderman 50/1, Study of Man gelding. Dam ran once on Flat. Wears cheekpieces for debut. Flat trainer 0-6 in bumpers recent seasons and this gelding goes in cheekpieces.
9th	10 9th (10) (25/1 -127%) Uhtred Ragnarson	25 25/1(-127%)	(10) Uhtred Ragnarson 25/1, Holy Roman Emperor gelding. Brother to 9.4f winner Letiza and half-brother to a winner. Dam unraced. Another who needs monitoring in the betting. 32,000gns 2yo; third foal; brother to 9.4f winner Letiza (RPR 81).
10th	5 10th (5) (50/1 -100%) Roi Du Risk	50 50/1(-100%)	(5) Roi Du Risk 50/1, No Risk At All gelding. Brother to fairly useful hurdle/chase winner Jubilee Express, and half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/chase winner Oxygen. Best watched on debut. Bred to want further in time and going up against horses with speedier pedigrees.
11th	3 11th (3) (22/1 +33%) Digger One	22 22/1(+33%)	(3) Digger One 22/1, Mukhadram gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including modest hurdler Oishin, stayed 3m. Dam 1m winner. The stable is 2-37 in bumpers in the last 5 seasons. Related to winners (one jumper) but stable 2-37 in bumpers recent seasons.
12th	8 12th (8) (9/4 +10%) Star Of Guiting	2.25 9/4(+10%)	(8) Star Of Guiting 9/4, €25,000 Vadamos gelding. Half-brother to bumper winners Petrossian and Realistic Optimism. Makes appeal on breeding. 25,000euros 3yo; half-brother to bumper winners Petrossian and Realistic Optimism.

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17:33 Exeter NH Flat Race (Class 5) 13f Race Class Flow

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

With no form to go on, the betting market may yet prove the best guide, though it is noted that Ralph Beckett has won two of the last three runnings of this contest and he saddles Gnomon today. Harry Fry's Trustintimes looks interesting as a 45,000gns son of Time Test who is related to numerous winners and he can also go well, but STAR OF GUITING could be the one to side with. Nigel Twiston-Davies trains the 25,000-euro purchase for his son, Willy, and the three-year-old makes appeal on pedigree, being a half-brother to a couple of bumper winners.

Ralph Beckett has won this race in 2021 and 2022 so GNOMON is the suggestion before any betting clues are known. Secret Sniper, Trustintimes and Star of Guiting are others who look the part on paper in an interesting junior bumper.

The market should tell a tale but when Ralph Beckett has won two of the last three runnings his GNOMON has to be high up the list.

17:33 Exeter NH Flat Race (Class 5) 13f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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