UK Horse Racing Tips: Exeter

Kel Du Large went unbeaten in three starts during his juvenile campaign, which saw him land a Listed bumper at Cheltenham and score on his jumping bow at Hereford. However, it wouldn't be a surprise if he were to need the outing after a lengthy period on the sidelines, so the vote goes to HOLD THE SERVE. Olly Murphy's team continues in excellent form and the five-year-old defied greenness to make a winning debut in the pointing sphere last December. Pioneer Pete and Lisbane Park are others to consider.
Prediction : 1st Hold The Serve 2nd Kel Du Large 3rd Pioneer Pete

APPLES MOON enjoyed a productive campaign when scoring at Warwick and Sedgefield after moving into handicap company last autumn. Those victories were backed up by her hitting the frame on two other occasions and both of the stable's runners in the past fortnight have obliged, which augurs well for her return to action. Dramatic Encore has to enter calculations with a tongue-tie applied on handicap debut, while Crystal Spring and Hard Dealt are other potential improvers.
Prediction : 1st Apples Moon 2nd Dramatic Encore 3rd Crystal Spring

Doyen Quest is the sole contender who brings chasing experience to the table, but he tasted defeat when sent off an odds-on favourite at Chepstow and faces a trio of interesting rivals. QUEBECOIS placed in a Grade 2 at Sandown and improved for the step up to 3m at Ayr, and he is expected to continue the fine record of Paul Nicholls in this contest. Western Knight probably felt the effects of a long campaign at Aintree and is respected, while Tiny Tetley is expected to step forward from his recent hurdles spin at Cheltenham.
Prediction : 1st Quebecois 2nd Western Knight 3rd Tiny Tetley

Having capped off his novice chase campaign with victory in the Grade 1 Maghull at the Aintree Festival, there could be more to come from KALIF DU BERLAIS. An official rating of 156 for Paul Nicholls' charge looks workable now reverting to handicap company and he gets the call ahead of Martator. Although Venetia Williams' eight-year-old's form tailed off at the back end of last season, he landed the spoils on his return at Ascot 12 months ago and is only 1lb higher than for his subsequent 11-length romp at the Berkshire track. The hat-trick seeking Saint Segal is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Kalif Du Berlais 2nd Martator 3rd Saint Segal

There was plenty of encouragement to be taken from DIRTY DEN's second-placed reappearance at Chepstow and he can build on that. With the winner subsequently scoring at Warwick, the five-year-old could prove nicely treated off just 3lb higher. Haas Boy made the perfect start for new trainer Chester Williams over fences at Newton Abbot and reverting to hurdles shouldn't prevent another bold bid. Him Malaya may appreciate this drop back in distance.
Prediction : 1st Dirty Den 2nd Haas Boy 3rd Him Malaya

Chester Williams has successfully teamed up with Harry Cobden to make a good start to his training career so Jupiter Allen, who was last seen at the Cheltenham Festival, must be respected. THEONEWEDREAMOF has a recent run under her belt, though, and that Chepstow second on first appearance for the Skeltons should have her spot-on. Village Master has been on the go since April, but it shows no sign of catching up with him and another wind operation helped inspire further progression at Kempton.
Prediction : 1st Theonewedreamof 2nd Jupiter Allen 3rd Village Master

JACK SPRAT's Bangor second was given a boost when his conqueror followed up earlier in the week. That recent match practice gives him an edge over the majority of his main rivals and he can go one better. Diamatiste, Loki's Mischief, Ebony Warrior and Island Run are all interesting on their returns, but the chief threat could come in the shape of Axel Bleue. Mickey Bowen's five-year-old has found only one too strong in both previous starts over hurdles and now goes handicapping.
Prediction : 1st Jack Sprat 2nd Axel Bleue 3rd Diamatiste