Exeter

5th Dec

Exeter [5th Dec 13:23]

	Win	Place
JoyeuseN de Boinville - N J Henderson2169-2	11/10	11/10
Had several pieces of very solid form over hurdles last term, including an impressive success in major handicap at Newbury (2m, soft), only a distant second when favourite for Listed novice chase at Bangor, against her own sex, on reappearance but may progress with that outing under her belt, leading chance on best figures.
Brentford HopePaul O'Brien - Harry Derham024-84	9/4	9/4
Useful hurdler who has defied a mark of 140 at handicap level, creditable fourth in Grade 2 contest at Cheltenham (2m, soft) on the switch to fences, has higher mileage than his younger rivals in this field but warrants respect on ratings.
Beat The BatBryan Carver - H Fry2754-5	10/3	10/3
Ran creditably in notable handicap hurdles (over 2m-2m7f) in last three appearances, has something to find with Joyeuse on one of those efforts but there could be a different outcome in this chase scenario, set for an interesting rematch and holds solid-looking claims.
MirabadTristan Durrell (3) - D Skelton1310-8	12/1	12/1
Has shown headstrong tendencies over hurdles, including when running below market expectations in the Greatwood on stable/seasonal debut, may benefit from first-time hood but has the worst chance at the weights.

Exeter [5th Dec 13:58]

	Win	Place
U Cant Be SeriousFreddie Gingell - J Tizzard7133-1	15/8	15/8
Proved game in similar event over C&D (good to soft) on chase/seasonal debut, taking his 2m3f record to 2-2 (0-7 at other trips), open to further progress over fences and at this distance, commands respect.
Royal JewelCallum Pritchard (3) - P Hobbs & J White123-12	3/1	3/1
Acts on any ground, second-season chaser who justified favouritism at Newton Abbot on reappearance and ran well at Ascot (again over 2m5f) since, may still have further progress in him, remains of interest.
DonnachaJames Davies - N J Hawke3411-3	7/2	7/2
Ended last season with two novice handicap wins on soft ground, including over C&D, trying to challenge the eventual winner when nearly falling two out at Ffos Las on reappearance, fighting chance off unaltered mark.
Saint AnapolinoSean Houlihan - P Hobbs & J White116-64	7/1	7/1
Success at Exeter initiated a hat-trick over hurdles in January/February, no further progress since but this switch to fences may have positive effect, note the market signals in relation to stablemate Royal Jewel.
Harper's BrookTristan Durrell (3) - D Skelton143P7-	15/2	10/1
Useful but has thrown races away by idling markedly, on last winning mark but he's the only contestant who lacks recent match practice and may need this reappearance run.
Pepe Le MokoC Gethings - Mrs J Williams6463-F	8/1	8/1
Progressive start over fences culminated in a win off 5lb higher in early 2024, inconsistent since and was an early faller at Warwick most recently, however, nicely treated if this proves one of his good days.

Exeter [5th Dec 14:33]

	Win	Place
Chedington's GuestR T Dunne - Kieran Burke67-752	15/8	15/8
Eight-race maiden, good second, with cheekpieces added, at Exeter (2m5f, good to soft) most recently, likely to cope with this further drop back in trip and could well go one better off the same mark in the retained headgear, due to go up 4lb in future.
Jack HoolaStan Sheppard - T Lacey75-121	7/2	7/2
Has improved for a visor this term, posting form figures of 121, held on by a neck at Southwell (2m4f, soft) most recently, likely player provided the switch to blinkers doesn't backfire.
Clear StormBradley Harris (3) - N P Mulholland-23F21	11/2	11/2
Opened her hurdles account in farcical event at Plumpton (2m4f, good) last time, that form is open to question but she scored readily and remains a consistent sort, may remain competitive.
Washington SingerFreddie Gordon - C Gordon/832-U	9/1	9/1
Unseated rider in the early stages at Plumpton (2m4f, race won by Clear Storm) on handicap/seasonal debut, placed in three of his four other starts, could go well, provided he completes.
Broomfield GaleRobbie David (7) - Daisy HitchinsPO-123	9/1	9/1
Solid results (123) over 2m4f-2m6f on good ground early this season, likely to give her running, provided the consistency is sustained on return from six-month absence.
Best NightJack Tudor - D Pipe135	11/1	11/1
Successful at Newton Abbot (2m1f) on British/hurdles debut, has failed to back up that form in two runs since, latest in Exeter handicap, others preferred.
Good For YouC Gethings - Mrs J Williams425-5	12/1	12/1
Handicap debutant who isn't obviously well treated on balance of form but may be capable of progress at this level with Chepstow reappearance under his belt.
Three Zambezi'sBrendan Powell - Christian Williams89F3-0	14/1	14/1
Maiden who has poor claims on rules form, most recently beaten long way on seasonal debut.
SaucatsBryan Carver - J Tickle-593P3	16/1	16/1
Inconsistent maiden, posted one of his better efforts last time, finishing third at Wincanton (1m7f), just not guaranteed to back up that form.
Zainy ChampLorcan Williams - J Scott/42P-P	18/1	18/1
Good second in Exeter maiden hurdle (2m) in March but isn't sure to repeat the form, has achieved nothing in two handicaps since, pulled up both times.
Lion Of The DesertJoe Anderson (3) - G Harris-89573	22/1	22/1
Record of 0-7 in Ireland, modest third in maiden hurdle at Clonmel (2m4f) most recently, needs improvement on debut for new stable.
W B EasySean Houlihan - R Stephens-89450	33/1	33/1
Ex-Irish maiden whose form dipped sharply at Aintree on debut for new yard, best watched unless the market suggests a rebound is likely.
Reel OrangeJames Davies - C J Down536P-9	66/1	66/1
Maiden who had wind surgery prior to heavy defeat on reappearance, chance of a bigger effort partly depends on how well she responds to first-time tongue-tie.
L'inoubliableJames Best - K BishopP79-	80/1	80/1
Thrice-raced filly who has very weak claims on form, needs a big step forward on handicap/seasonal debut.

Exeter [5th Dec 15:05]

	Win	Place
Fuji FlightCharlie Deutsch - Miss V Williams4/3-44	11/4	11/4
Very lightly raced since back-to-back wins over about 3m on soft ground in early 2022, absent 745 days before well below form in three 3m-3m5f chases this year, including one last month after a break, the big positive is that he's come way down the weights.
Jupiter AllenLorcan Williams - Chester Williams4P10-4	10/3	10/3
Not proven beyond 3m and his only attempt at a marathon trip produced a remote finish over 3m6f at the Cheltenham Festival (25-1) on final start last term, won twice in that first campaign over fences, at this track on first occasion, and his stable is in good form, but he failed to join in when a soundly beaten co-favourite here four weeks ago, a few questions.
Art DeccoHarry Kimber - R Walford/251-6	4/1	4/1
Failed to show much on October return (lost a shoe, admittedly, always behind) but lots to like in the previous two seasons, including his Devon National win (always prominent) over C&D in February off today's mark, goes well in the mud and no shock if he bounces back to play a leading role.
Astronomic ViewSean Houlihan - Mrs S Gardner89F3-6	4/1	4/1
Fell at the first last winter on chase debut but second attempt was okay, well beaten two weeks ago after more than nine months off but it's striking that he goes back up substantially in trip today, having hacked up in a 3m2f handicap hurdle on soft ground in 2024 when registering his only win, he's well handicapped on that and one to keep an eye on.
The Big BreakawayP Hanlon (5) - S HosiePP23-4	6/1	6/1
Showed his best form of last season (when under the care of Tony Charlton) in 3m5f events on last two starts, player on that form and presumably needed the race at Sandown (just 3m) last month, but his five years without a win is tricky to ignore.
PuddlesintheparkEllis Collier (5) - Evan Williams-11519	10/1	10/1
Better than ever when three-runner race at Ffos Las in October yielded his fifth chase win this year (3m-3m4f on a range of ground, two for 10lb claimer), however, 20-1 and beaten 33l when his sights were raised in Southern National at Fontwell 19 days ago, so he needs to bounce back from that.
MoroderJames Best - J W MullinsP-01d6P	18/1	18/1
Landed the Grimthorpe at Doncaster (3m2f) in March for the second time, both renewals on good ground but he also scored three times at this track in 2022, including on soft, disqualified winner in May (lost weight cloth) and achieved little in his two runs this autumn but at least he now has the same mark as for that latest Grimthorpe win.

Exeter [5th Dec 15:38]

	Win	Place
Jpr TwoFreddie Gingell - P F NichollsFirst Race	11/4	11/4
20,000euros yearling, 120,000euros 3yo, half-brother to three winners, notably his owner's JPR One (smart 2m-2m3f hurdle/chase), dam bumper scorer, received a very positive review by trainer in Stable Tour last month, respected debutant.
He's SomethingTristan Durrell (3) - D SkeltonFirst Race	10/3	10/3
42,000euros foal, 120,000euros 3yo, half-brother to three hurdle winners, notably Hey Sunshine (useful 2m-2m4f), dam unraced half-sister to two useful jumpers, major stable, shortlisted.
Sailing ByBrendan Powell - J Tizzard3	10/3	10/3
Has a couple of notable bumper winners in his pedigree and duly showed promise with staying-on third of 13 at Chepstow (2m, good to soft), the Tizzard first string and the pick on form.
Par AvionBryan Carver - H FryFirst Race	13/2	13/2
Dam bumper scorer, half-sister to several winners over jumps, notably Coningsby (useful 3m chase), likely type if taking after his mother, check the betting for further guidance.
Shanagolden GirlJames Best - F O'Brien6/2-	8/1	8/1
Raced twice in Irish points, absent since her better effort (finished second) 13 months ago, joined new connections for £60,000, dam's siblings include a notable bumper winner.
SirgregSean Houlihan - P Hobbs & J WhiteFirst Race	10/1	10/1
£15,000 3yo, half-brother to 2m3f hurdle winner Don't Wind Me Up, dam bumper/hurdle scorer, closely related to smart bumper/jumps winner Tidal Flow, attractively bred newcomer.
Baile An OrJack Tudor - J Tizzard4	14/1	14/1
Showed promise, amid greenness, with keeping-on fourth of eight at Wincanton (1m7f, good), open to improvement but is the stable second string with Brendan Powell preferring Sailing By.
I'm Wide AwakeLucy Gardner - Mrs S Gardner2	14/1	14/1
Brings summer form having fared best of the newcomers in six-runner field at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good to soft) in June, finishing second, this winter event is much deeper.
AnalitheiaC Gethings - Nicky MartinFirst Race	16/1	16/1
40,000euros 2yo, dam placed in French 2m1f/2m2f hurdles, half-sister to French 2m2f Listed hurdle winner Isle Enchantee, yard's first bumper runner of the season, market helpful.
Mr WinterMiss Megan Bevan (7) - C HonourFirst Race	25/1	25/1
10,000euros foal, 28,000euros 3yo, half-brother to 2m/2m4f hurdle winner Ahead Of The Posse, out of bumper/Flat/hurdle scorer, stable is only 1-22 in bumpers in last five seasons.
Regal IconCallum Pritchard (3) - J W Mullins5	28/1	28/1
Ties in with Baile An Or on Wincanton running but was over twice the odds of that rival, who may be open to the greater progress.
Lakeview LassLorcan Williams - J ScottFirst Race	33/1	33/1
£10,000 3yo, half-sister to three winners, notably Midnight It Is (useful 2m-2m3f hurdle/chase), dam 2m-2m5f hurdle scorer, looks one for jumps further down the line.
Topsham TideJames Davies - C J DownFirst Race	40/1	40/1
32,000euros foal, dam 2m4f Listed-placed maiden hurdler, closely related to high-class 2m4f-3m1f hurdle/chase scorer Don Poli, stable is 0-21 in bumpers in last five seasons.
GetavispaHarry Kimber - Mrs R FordFirst Race	80/1	80/1
17,000euros foal, £30,000 3yo, dam useful bumper/2m hurdle winner, out of unraced half-sister to useful jumper Tanikos, suitably bred but yard is 0-15 in bumpers.
Dreamfyre DancerNed Fox (5) - H Brown9-	150/1	150/1
Poor claims, having finished last of nine in spring event at Chepstow.
KeepsoldieringonPaul O'Brien - Mrs H R J Nelmes—	250/1	250/1
Brings the worst form, having suffered a heavy defeat at Newton Abbot where he was friendless in the betting.

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