Exeter
HurdleClass 42m7f
Verdict
Verdict
This looks wide open but Mickey Bowen's handicap debutant AXEL BLEUE is much less exposed than most and is taken to build on his promising Worcester second and add to his point/bumper victories. Jamie Snowden's C&D scorer Jack Sprat heads the list of dangers, while Ebony Warrior, Gwash, Twist Of Fatecatch and Island Run all need factoring in too.
Axel Bleue
Jack Sprat
Ebony Warrior
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
- 1. Ebony WarriorJ: Kielan WoodsT: David Killahena & Graeme McPhersonF: 3122231-U
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 117
- Days Since Last Run:
- 185
VerdictScored at Warwick in March and running creditably (in a share of second) when unseated rider last in handicap hurdle at Worcester (23f, good to soft) in May. Needs considering on his return. 
2. Champagne ChicJ: Lorcan WilliamsT: Jeremy ScottF: 6140-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 117
- Days Since Last Run:
- 197
VerdictLanded 15f Wincanton novice in January but came in last of 14 in handicap hurdle at Perth (16.2f, soft) 6 months ago. Goes up in trip with cheekpieces added for his comeback run with a bit to prove.
3. Twist Of FatecatchJ: Conor O'FarrellT: Neil MulhollandF: 4621-325- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 115
- Days Since Last Run:
- 131
VerdictGot off the mark at Fontwell in April and in good form since, cheekpieces on for 1st time when fifth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f, good) in June. One for the shortlist after a break.
4. GwashJ: Jonathan BurkeT: Fergal O'BrienF: 1/F45-6628- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 114
- Days Since Last Run:
- 52
VerdictIn good nick without winning this term until only eighth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.3f, good) 52 days ago. The sort to bounce back though.
5. Striking A PoseJ: Freddie GingellT: Joe TizzardF: 5634-1628- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-10
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 113
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictC&D winner but he beat only one in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (21.6f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Not proving the easiest to catch right.
6. Im A StarmanJ: Toby McCain-MitchellT: Mark RimellF: 1-1115773- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 12
- Weight:
- 11-10
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 113
- Days Since Last Run:
- 17
VerdictCompleted a hat-trick at Worcester in June and he got back on track when third of 4 in handicap over C&D (good) 17 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and this likeable veteran must enter calcualtions.
7. DiamatisteJ: Ben GodfreyT: Kayley WoollacottF: 493P/4251-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 112
- Days Since Last Run:
- 259
VerdictResumed his progress when easily landing 14-runner handicap hurdle here (21.6f, heavy) 8 months ago. Hiked up 9 lb but still commands plenty of respect on his seasonal return.- 8. Axel BleueJ: Sean BowenT: Mickey BowenF: 12122
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-5
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 108
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictPoint/bumper winner who has made an encouraging start to his hurdle career, second of 7 in 23f Worcester novice 23 days ago. Open to improvement now going handicapping. A likely player. 
9. Island RunJ: Callum PritchardT: Philip Hobbs & Johnson WhiteF: 225843/22-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 107
- Days Since Last Run:
- 540
VerdictReliable sort who was refitted with cheekpieces when a good second in 25f Fontwell handicap hurdle 18 months ago. Weighted to go well if fully tuned up for his comeback start.
10. Stratton OakmontJ: Jack TudorT: Kayley WoollacottF: 221/3PP64-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 105
- Days Since Last Run:
- 206
VerdictC&D winner who wasn't disgraced when fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Southwell (24.3f, good to soft) 6 months ago. Had a wind op ahead of his return so can't be discounted.- 11. Jack SpratJ: Gavin SheehanT: Jamie SnowdenF: 5241064-2
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-1
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 104
- Days Since Last Run:
- 11
VerdictC&D winner who resumed from 7 months off with a good second of 8 in handicap hurdle at Bangor (23.2f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Not taken lightly off the same mark. 
12. GingerbredJ: Sean HoulihanT: Carroll GrayF: 5641223/3-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 104
- Days Since Last Run:
- 374
VerdictA fair winning hurdler/chaser who signed off for Philip Hobbs & Johnson White with a good third of 14 in handicap chase at Chepstow (26.2f, good to soft) 12 months ago. Needs to hit the ground running for his new handler.
13. Lokis MischiefJ: Harry CobdenT: Chester WilliamsF: 2742463-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 10-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 100
- Days Since Last Run:
- 202
VerdictStill to get his head in front but he's proving consistent, third of 11 in novice hurdle at Newton Abbot (18.5f, heavy) 6 months ago. Not discounted now stepping up in trip on his reappearance.
14. EdgewellJ: Jack QuinlanT: Nick ScholfieldF: 621120-53- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 10-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 96
- Days Since Last Run:
- 151
VerdictA dual hurdles winner at Southwell/Fakenham in February and not disgraced when third of 6 in handicap hurdle at Southwell (24.3f, good) 151 days ago on his final run for Rebecca Menzies. Possibilities for his new stable after a break.- Unnamed Favourite
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