13:48 Exeter

Mirabad was no match for a useful sort at Kempton in May, but this doesn't look as deep and he merits respect under the penalty. That said, HOLA HERMOSA made a winning hurdles debut at Worcester in July and with the prospect of more to come, she could double her tally. Call To Duty might not be far away either.
Prediction : 1st Hola Hermosa 2nd Mirabad 3rd Call To Duty

14:23 Exeter

Twice a winner over hurdles earlier this year, FLORENCETHEMACHINE has few miles on the clock and, with chasing sure to be more her game, the daughter of Malinas can make an immediate impact. A switch to the larger obstacles should also benefit Magical Escape and Kim Bailey's Ffos Las winner can make his presence felt, while A Definite Getaway heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Florencethemachine 2nd Magical Escape 3rd A Definite Getaway

14:58 Exeter

The vote goes to ROARING HOME, who chased home the now 135-rated Gale Mahler in a bumper at Southwell in May. Those with hurdling experience do not set a particularly high standard, so given a clean round of jumping she might be tough to beat. Leloopa struck the woodwork at Newton Abbot recently and she's feared on the back of that performance, while others to note include Soleil D'arizona and Definite Dream.
Prediction : 1st Roaring Home 2nd Leloopa 3rd Soleil Darizona

15:33 Exeter

Having posted some creditable efforts in defeat in hunter chases earlier in the year, CAT TIGER could be worth chancing back under the tutelage of Paul Nicholls. The veteran has been given some respite from the handicapper and another victory could be on the cards. Opening Bid landed last year's edition of this contest off a 2lb higher mark and a recent fifth at Worcester should have him spot on for a repeat. The nine-year-old is feared most, ahead of Kauto The King.
Prediction : 1st Cat Tiger 2nd Opening Bid 3rd Kauto The King

16:08 Exeter

Having found 2m4f stretching her stamina when weakening into fourth at Worcester last month, JO'S RAINBOW makes plenty of appeal returning to 2m. Dan Skelton's filly still looks nicely treated given her ability on the Flat and a first victory over hurdles could be on the cards. The biggest threat may emerge from Stage Show, who offered plenty of encouragement when fourth on his handicap bow at Newton Abbot 20 days ago. Market confidence behind stable debutants Penna Rossa or Escobedo should be noted.
Prediction : 1st Jos Rainbow 2nd Stage Show 3rd Penna Rossa

16:43 Exeter

HARRYS HOPE made an impressive chasing debut when scoring by seven lengths at Southwell last week and is very hard to ignore turned out quickly under a 7lb penalty. Topweight Sherborne has more experience in this discipline and is the chief threat to the selection. Previous course winner Begin The Luck is also forwarded as a key player in this company. Goaheadwiththeplan also needs considering.
Prediction : 1st Harrys Hope 2nd Sherborne 3rd Begin The Luck

17:18 Exeter

IN THE AIR was in command a long way from home when he made a successful debut for Nicky Henderson at Southwell last week and, given he is 4lb well in here, he could make light of the 7lb penalty. War Lord is versatile and, having dropped to a highly-competitive mark in comparison to past exploits, he cannot be ruled out in this company. Gustoso and Clearance are others with each-way appeal.
Prediction : 1st In The Air 2nd War Lord 3rd Gustoso