Exeter
Sunday, November 24, 2024HurdleClass 42m
Verdict
Verdict
A race which to some degree revolves around GOLDEN MOVE, who could be a lot better than this opening hurdle mark judged on his Flat ability. Confidence in his chance would be increased should the betting vibes be strong. Star of Affinity arrives in form and is second choice ahead of Inferno Sacree.
Golden Move
Star Of Affinity
Inferno Sacree
2m1f Hcap Hrd
2m1f Hcap Hrd
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 1. Inferno SacreeJ: Lorcan MurtaghT: Nigel HawkeF: 43P30-762
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 107
- Days Since Last Run:
- 20
VerdictEnjoyed a most productive spell when winning 5 times from 6 starts in the first half of 2023. Largely struggled since but took a step back in the right direction after a break when second of 6 at Plumpton 3 weeks ago. Well treated if he can build on that. - 2. Golden MoveJ: Harry CobdenT: Paul NichollsF: 33-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-10
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 107
- Days Since Last Run:
- 217
VerdictFairly useful handicapper on Flat for Richard Fahey. Little better than modest form when third in a pair of maiden hurdles in the spring but appeals as one who could take off in this sphere now handicapping on the back of wind surgery. Also wears first-time cheekpieces. 
3. I Have A VoiceJ: James DaviesT: Nigel HawkeF: 3191U/707-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-8
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 105
- Days Since Last Run:
- 225
VerdictWon twice in juvenile hurdles in 2022/23 season but well below that level in 3 handicaps last season. Has had wind surgery ahead of reappearance. Best watched unless the betting hints otherwise.
4. Double DragonJ: Chad BamentT: Anthony HoneyballF: 40-31- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 11-8
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 105
- Days Since Last Run:
- 178
VerdictStepped up on hurdle debut third when taking a 2m Ffos Las maiden (good) in May. Unexposed now switching to handicap company after a break.
5. Flash GorcombeJ: Harry KimberT: Robert WalfordF: 32132118-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-7
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 104
- Days Since Last Run:
- 214
VerdictNotched 3 chase wins last season. Betting perhaps the best guide to expectations back hurdling on reappearance.
6. Double ClickJ: Will FeatherstoneT: Jamie SnowdenF: 3902412-6- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-6
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 103
- Days Since Last Run:
- 193
VerdictBounced back with a career-best effort to land a 9-runner handicap at Chepstow (2m, soft) in March. Runner-up there next time but below par at Ffos Las when last seen in May.
7. PolisudJ: Harry ReedT: Daisy HitchinsF: PP563124-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-4
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 101
- Days Since Last Run:
- 212
VerdictFairly useful hurdle/chase winner in France who took advantage of his falling mark in a Newcastle handicap hurdle in March. Also reached the frame on his final 2 starts. Sold out of Micky Hammond's yard for £4,000 last month.
8. Saint Cyr De PailJ: David NoonanT: Mrs Jane WilliamsF: 61-7- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 100
- Days Since Last Run:
- 39
VerdictBuilt on debut to win a C&D maiden in April. Found it tougher under a penalty at Worcester 6 months later but he brings unexposed potential to this handicap debut.- 9. Star Of AffinityJ: Brendan PowellT: Joe TizzardF: 50F43-P12
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-2
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 99
- Days Since Last Run:
- 22
VerdictHad previously shaped like more of a staying type but showed benefit of wind surgery/application of a tongue strap after 5 months off when winning 18-runner C&D handicap in October. Better form when second of 10 at Ascot (19f) since. Should go well again. - Unnamed Favourite
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