13:25 Exeter
Friday 2 December 2022
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IJF South West Hub Now Open Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race)
- 3YO plus | Class 4 | 2m 5f 137y | Good to Soft (Soft in places) | 6 Runners | Turf | Weighed In
- Off time: 13:26 | Winning time: 5m 30.91s
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Confirmed previous promise upped in trip when making a successful handicap debut at Ludlow (21.2f) early last month and had plenty in hand when following up at Southwell (20.4f, soft) 18 days later. Sure to progress further, he's fancied to bring up the hat-trick.
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Low-mileage 6-y-o who was the subject of a massive gamble and returned to his best after 8 months off when third at Warwick (16f, soft) last month. Significantly back up in trip today and he's dangerous to dismiss.
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Fair bumper scorer for Nigel Twiston-Davies and left opening hurdles run well behind when runner-up at Uttoxeter in May. Not in the same form at Chepstow 5 months on, though. Tongue strap applied for handicap debut.
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Hit the frame in a couple of Irish maiden hurdles last year, but was well held on his last 2 outings and he was pulled up sole start in points (Jan 16). First start for new yard today and a tongue tie applied for this handicap debut.
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Ex-French bumper winner who has yet to see a race out convincingly in Britain, probably needing the run at Kempton last month. Likely capable of a good deal better now switched to handicaps so he's one to look out for.
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Low-mileage 7-y-o who improved in line with step up in trip/switch to handicaps when third at Warwick (25f, soft) back in May 2021. Absent since but he's in good hands and market support would look significant.
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Forecasts
Blenkinsop (8/11), Horn Cape (4/1), Groom De Cotte (9/2), Trevada (10/1), Famous Last Word (25/1), Merry Dreamer (33/1)
The hat-trick beckons for BLENKINSOP, who made it 2-2 in handicaps with the minimum of fuss at Southwell 10 days ago and with further progress on the cards, Henry Daly's charge is likely to take some stopping. A better showing is anticipated from Horn Cape now handicapping so he's put forward as the main danger, ahead of Famous Last Word, who makes his return from a 19-month absence.
- Blenkinsop8/11
- Horn Cape4/1
- Famous Last Word25/1
Previous Winners
Prize Money
1st: £3,976.002nd: £1,832.003rd: £915.004th: £458.005th: £350.006th: £350.00
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