UK Horse Racing Tips: Exeter

Having landed a bumper at Warwick in April, ACE OF SPADES failed to justify favouritism when only managing fourth at Uttoxeter earlier in the month. However, Dan Skelton's five-year-old should have learned a great deal from that experience and is well worth another chance on only his second start over the smaller obstacles. Jackpot Des Bordes struck on his bumper debut before finishing a respectable second under a penalty at Wincanton last time, and he is one to take seriously on his first start over hurdles. Walk In The Hills completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Ace Of Spades 2nd Jackpot Des Bordes 3rd Walk In The Hills

SORCELEUR wasn't beaten far when fifth in a Grade 2 bumper at Aintree in April and he now makes his debut over the hurdles. Paul Nicholls' four-year-old looks to have found a golden opportunity, and his main threat is possibly Pony Soprano, who made the frame at Sandown on his only start in a bumper. The son of Blue Bresil might prove a different proposition over hurdles and has to be considered, while Loki's Mischief can fight it out for the minor honours.
Prediction : 1st Sorceleur 2nd Pony Soprano 3rd Lokis Mischief

DUNSTALL RAMBLER put in a poor round of jumping when failing to fire at Stratford last time, but he is arguably better judged on his runner-up effort over this track and trip on his penultimate start. If Tom George's six-year-old can reproduce that level of form off a 2lb lower mark, then he could be the one to beat. Cabrakan was well beaten in third on his chase debut at Plumpton, but this looks easier and he might get closer in this company. Move With The Beat is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Dunstall Rambler 2nd Cabrakan 3rd Move With The Beat

The Hobbs/White team won this last season with Goshhowposh and they have another contender with Mad Mike, who is making his handicap debut after an easy maiden success over the extended 2m5f here last time out. He can go well despite eight months off the track, but the vote still goes to STRIKING A POSE. Joe Tizzard has started the season well and his charge has won all four of his start at this venue, with the latest coming off this mark over C&D in February. Morfee and Made For You are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Striking A Pose 2nd Mad Mike 3rd Morfee

Bobhopeornohope last completed when fourth in the Coral Trophy at Kempton in February 2023 and he has pulled up in all four starts since, but if they can get him right, then he would have every chance off 9lb below his last winning mark. Rose Of Arcadia is a consistent sort and she can go well if her wind surgery has helped, but ART DECCO is preferred. A winner on his last three starts and clearly improving, he could add to his win tally if he is ready to go after seven months off.
Prediction : 1st Art Decco 2nd Rose Of Arcadia 3rd Bobhopeornohope

Herecomeshogan won this in 2022 off a handicap mark of 102 but 14 losing races since have seen his rating drop to 76, which suggests he has an each-way chance. Catboy could prove popular after winning at Fontwell in first-time cheekpieces, but an added 8lb may make his life more difficult and a chance is taken on LUSAKA. Not seen over hurdles since November 2022, he has won five times on the Flat since (including last time out) and he could be the surprise package in this field.
Prediction : 1st Lusaka 2nd Catboy 3rd Herecomeshogan

With no form to go on, the betting market may yet prove the best guide, though it is noted that Ralph Beckett has won two of the last three runnings of this contest and he saddles Gnomon today. Harry Fry's Trustintimes looks interesting as a 45,000gns son of Time Test who is related to numerous winners and he can also go well, but STAR OF GUITING could be the one to side with. Nigel Twiston-Davies trains the 25,000-euro purchase for his son, Willy, and the three-year-old makes appeal on pedigree, being a half-brother to a couple of bumper winners.
Prediction : 1st Star Of Guiting 2nd Gnomon 3rd Trustintimes