UK Horse Racing Tips: Exeter

Having improved on his fourth-placed reappearance over C&D when third, again over track and trip, 10 days later, DIAMATISTE looks more than capable of scoring at this level. The seven-year-old is still relatively lightly raced and Rian Corcoran's 3lb claim could prove fruitful. Tzarmix arrives on the back of a close-up second at Hereford and rates as the biggest danger, ahead of handicap debutant Gillespie.
Prediction : 1st Diamatiste 2nd Tzarmix 3rd Gillespie

Best Trump won going away on his sole outing between the flags and market support on his Rules bow would be interesting. Although the JP McManus-owned gelding cannot be dismissed, JOHNNY'S JURY might be the one to beat. The six-year-old posted a good third on his opening bid at Ffos Las almost a year ago and he could be worth chancing on his stable/seasonal debut. Limerick Star is also worth a second look.
Prediction : 1st Johnnys Jury 2nd Best Trump 3rd Limerick Star

SILVER THORN improved for the step up to this sort of distance when landing the spoils at Doncaster. A 6lb higher mark looks workable and there may be more to come. Having dug deep to make a winning chase bow at Taunton, Wicked Thoughts should give another bold bid, while his former stablemate Toss Of A Coin isn't easily dismissed after scoring on his first appearance for Alan Jones at Chepstow.
Prediction : 1st Silver Thorn 2nd Wicked Thoughts 3rd Toss Of A Coin

GOOD FRIDAY FAIRY added another victory to his record over C&D last time and the progressive nine-year-old can follow up, despite a 4lb rise. Recent Ludlow winner Followcato remains unexposed and is an obvious threat to the selection. Big City Roller must be considered on his return to action and any market support for him would have to be noted.
Prediction : 1st Good Friday Fairy 2nd Followcato 3rd Big City Roller

ROBBER'S BRIDGE was not beaten far at all into third at Fontwell when last seen in August and it would be no surprise to see Dan Horsford's eight-year-old make a winning return to action. Tom Taggle's latest effort at Taunton in November suggests that he could be the main threat, although Olivia Kate and Locked Down Lad should not be discounted.
Prediction : 1st Robbers Bridge 2nd Tom Taggle 3rd Olivia Kate

Kingcormac has to be respected following his Hereford success last month, but the 10-year-old is 6lb higher now and this is much tougher. With that in mind, preference is for HAAS BOY, whose latest efforts over hurdles suggest that he may be on a good mark now returned to fences. Royal Mer edges out Passing Kate to be next best.
Prediction : 1st Haas Boy 2nd Kingcormac 3rd Royal Mer

I'm Wide Awake sets the form standard but he could be vulnerable to some interesting newcomers in this field. LE COLD GREY cost 95,000 euros and is a half-brother to the high-class Gaillard Du Mesnil. With that in mind, the five-year-old gets the nod, while Blackswan D'oroux was purchased for 155,000 euros and is another related to some smart performers.
Prediction : 1st Le Cold Grey 2nd Blackswan Doroux 3rd Im Wide Awake