Racecards
14:40 Exeter
British Red Cross Devon Branch Novices' Handicap Hurdle (Class E)
- 5 Runners
- Distance: 2m 6f 110y
- Going: Firm, Good to Firm in places
- Form 312020
- Age 5
- Weight 11-13
held up last, headway after 8th, chased winner and mistake 3 out, soon ridden and one pace
- Form 3-1P561
- Age 4
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer P Hobbs & J White
- Jockey Mr T J Malone
always tracking leaders, headway to dispute lead 8th, led approaching next, soon clear, easily
- Form 060-065
- Age 4
- Weight 11-1
- Trainer B Baugh
- Jockey J R Kavanagh
prominent until ridden and weakened after 8th
- Form 3P5043
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer L Waring
- Jockey Xavier Aizpuru
tracked leaders, disputed lead 8th, ridden and weakened approaching next
- Form 04-33P2
- Age 9
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Dr P Pritchard
- Jockey Dr P Pritchard
led, mistake 7th, soon headed, soon ridden and one pace
In depth
Verdict
Peter's Two Fun looked a typically astute claim from overseas for Martin Pipe but he looked to lose his way after some eye-catching performances early last season. He does seem to go well at Exeter but his ability to get this extended trip has to be of some concern. The TEAMtalk nod is given to Sammy Samba at minimal stakes. A winner here on firm ground last week, he reportedly has suffered breathing problems in the past but he did it well enough in the end. Given his lowly rating, he is at the right end of the handicap and trainer, Philip Hobbs should have a line of form on Spanish Archer as Dantie Boy beat him at Worcester a couple of weeks ago. Precious Bane steps up in trip today and needs to improve to win this. Today's trip is probably on the sharp side for Happy Hussar.