UK Horse Racing Tips: Exeter

SIR PSYCHO opened his account over fences in taking fashion at Ascot last month, when he made the perfect stable debut for trainer Harry Derham. A 6lb rise doesn't appear insurmountable for the seven-year-old and, given that the second and fifth from that Ascot race have subsequently won, he looks the one to beat. Givega should appreciate this drop in trip and he can better his Wincanton effort, while it's too early to write off the lightly-raced Doyen Star.
Prediction : 1st Sir Psycho 2nd Givega 3rd Doyen Star

GYLLEN justified strong support in the betting market when coming home in splendid isolation at Taunton last week and a quick-fire double could be in the offing. A 7lb penalty and a quick turnaround will give some hope to his rivals but the eight-year-old appears to have outstanding claims. Fellow penalised winner Herakles Westwood rates the obvious threat, with Inspector Lynley making most appeal of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Gyllen 2nd Herakles Westwood 3rd Inspector Lynley

SPIRITS BAY found only the unbeaten Southoftheborder too strong in a maiden hurdle at Sandown last month and a similar level of performance could be enough for the five-year-old to finish one place better in this contest. Royal Defender offered more encouragement when third at Lingfield last time and David Pipe's inmate may give the selection most to think about, ahead of Letthedustsettle.
Prediction : 1st Spirits Bay 2nd Royal Defender 3rd Letthedustsettle

BERTIE WOOSTER failed to justify favouritism when denied by an agonising nose at Hereford last time and was given a 6lb rise for that unlucky defeat. However, the five-year-old is a consistent type and looks to have been found a golden opportunity to record his first career success. The main danger might be Sam's Amour, who has finished third on each of her last three outings and should go well again. Lelant is another to consider after his runner-up performance at Taunton.
Prediction : 1st Bertie Wooster 2nd Sams Amour 3rd Lelant

Quel Destin was disappointing on his return from a 189-day break, after undergoing wind surgery, at Ascot last month but he could take a big step forward with blinkers now fitted. However, CAN YOU CALL gets the vote after going close in this grade at Chepstow last time. The son of Passing Glance makes only his sixth chase start and could prove hard to beat, despite a 5lb rise. Last-time-out winner The Edgar Wallace is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Can You Call 2nd Quel Destin 3rd The Edgar Wallace

LYRICAL GENIUS was only beaten a head into second on his seasonal return at Carlisle in October and, with the benefit of that run under his belt, the six-year-old merits the utmost respect off just a 3lb higher mark. That said, Silver In Disguise also showed plenty of promise at the same venue on his most recent outing and should not be discounted. Others to note are Coconut Splash and Polish.
Prediction : 1st Lyrical Genius 2nd Silver In Disguise 3rd Coconut Splash

SKI LODGE filled second place on his only start between the flags in Ireland earlier in the year and it would be no surprise to see Alan King's gelding make a winning start under Rules. However, Quebecois has a similar profile to the selection and this 320,000-pound purchase has to be of interest, while Kalahari King and Jurancon complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Ski Lodge 2nd Quebecois 3rd Kalahari King