UK Horse Racing Tips: Exeter

Although WRAPPEDUPINMAY was unable to justify short odds when runner-up on his hurdles debut at Ffos Las last month, Paul Nicholls' charge still ran to a fair level and any improvement could see him go one place better. Deafening Silence offered plenty to work with when a never-nearer third on his opening hurdles bid over 2m at Chepstow October 2022 and the six-year-old is feared most, ahead of Astronomic View, who is another potential improver upped in trip.
Prediction : 1st Wrappedupinmay 2nd Deafening Silence 3rd Astronomic View

JERSEY LADY only seemed to just do enough in her three victories earlier in the year and a 3lb rise for the most recent of those wins may not be enough to prevent the seven-year-old from completing a four-timer. The hat-trick seeking Ma Belle Noire is sure to prove popular too and Harry Fry's mare is expected to pose the biggest threat. Fellow last-time-out winner Chloe's Court also makes some appeal given her record at this venue.
Prediction : 1st Jersey Lady 2nd Ma Belle Noire 3rd Chloes Court

Asta La Pasta justified strong market support when landing the spoils on his hurdles bow at Uttoxeter last month and another bold bid is anticipated from the five-year-old. However, Dan Skelton's charge might be worth taking on now shouldering a 6lb penalty, with DIAMOND RI making most appeal. The gelding was most impressive when romping home on his bumper debut at Warwick in March and he could take all the beating if proving as effective in this sphere. Insurrection and Midnight Soldier may fare best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Diamond Ri 2nd Asta La Pasta 3rd Insurrection

Imperial Measure successfully justified favouritism by just over two lengths in heavy conditions at Newton Abbot last time and he will be hard to keep out of contention off a 4lb higher rating. However, preference is for FILANDERER, who has dropped to an appealing mark after finishing fourth at Fontwell when last seen in May. The son of Kayf Tara has David Bass booked and can make a winning return to action. Miss Marette completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Filanderer 2nd Imperial Measure 3rd Miss Marette

Last season's Albert Bartlett winner STAY AWAY FAY makes his chase debut for the Paul Nicholls stable and he has plenty in hand according to official ratings. The main danger is Grey Dawning, who took the Grade 2 Leamington Novices' Hurdle at Warwick in January and he has to be considered on his first chase start. The Changing Man is another to note in a fascinating contest.
Prediction : 1st Stay Away Fay 2nd Grey Dawning 3rd The Changing Man

EDITEUR DU GITE has lot of weight to carry but he brings some top-class form to the table, such as his victory in the Clarence House at Cheltenham in January. The son of Saddex will most likely be aimed at the Champion Chase again this season and he could stake his claim by taking this contest. Solo is an interesting proposition dropping back to this distance for the first time in a while and it would be no surprise to see him figure. Of the remainder, Indiana Jones makes the most appeal.
Prediction : 1st Editeur Du Gite 2nd Solo 3rd Indiana Jones

The Kim Bailey stable has started this season in a rich vein of form and BROOMFIELD PRESENT, a winner of two of his three starts over hurdles, looks just the type to excel over the larger obstacles. The seven-year-old may be stepping up in grade but has conditions in his favour and is preferred to the likes of the Midlands Grand National third Notachance, as well as Iberio, who ran a promising race on his chase debut over C&D last month. Ask Me Early and Collectors Item have the form to get involved as well.
Prediction : 1st Broomfield Present 2nd Notachance 3rd Collectors Item