Exeter
Tomorrow, January 13, 2025HurdleClass 42m7f
Verdict
Verdict
JACK SPRAT didn't improve as may have been expected over fences but he figures on a tempting mark returned to timber for a yard in good order. He receives the vote in favour of Pipers Cross and Mister Barclay (on his return to action).
Jack Sprat
Pipers Cross
Mister Barclay
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. LongshanksJ: Chad BamentT: Kayley WoollacottF: 76P/3R223-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 11
- Weight:
- 12-0
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 110
- Days Since Last Run:
- 272
VerdictHasn't won under Rules for quite some time but held form well off similar marks over hurdles last term. Second in a 3-runner point in November, so shouldn't be found wanting fitness-wise on this seasonal reappearance and and this veteran is worth considering.
2. Marmalade TimeJ: Murray DoddT: Mel RowleyF: 2003194-7- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-7
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 103
- Days Since Last Run:
- 228
VerdictImproved in novice hurdles, winning at Doncaster (19.5f, heavy) in March. Progress has come to a halt in handicaps, though, weakening before stamina for 26f was tested when last seen in May (first-time cheekpieces).- 3. Jack SpratJ: Will FeatherstoneT: Jamie SnowdenF: 52441-524
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 102
- Days Since Last Run:
- 36
VerdictTwice successful in handicap hurdles at Huntingdon last season. Very much a chaser on looks but failed to improve for switch to the larger obstacles to end 2024. Just 1 lb above last winning mark returned to timber so he's of interest. - 4. Pipers CrossJ: Cameron Johnstone-BakerT: Emma LavelleF: 221314-53
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 11-3
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 99
- Days Since Last Run:
- 33
VerdictDual winner around 3m in the spring for Robbie Llewellyn. Stuck to her task pretty well when fifth starting out for new yard at Bangor in October (23.2f) and also rallied to the cause when third at Hereford a month ago. Should be on the premises again. - 5. Mister BarclayJ: D. P. DavisT: Tom SymondsF: 3/723721-2
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-1
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 97
- Days Since Last Run:
- 254
VerdictEnded last term with a C&D handicap win and shaped well switched to chasing when second of 10 in handicap chase at Uttoxeter (24f, soft) in May, conceding first run to winner. Very much one to consider despite a lay-off. 
6. To Be SureJ: Ellis CollierT: Evan WilliamsF: 4710/255-6- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 11-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 96
- Days Since Last Run:
- 47
VerdictBack to form from out of the blue when taking advantage of a reduced mark in a Ffos Las handicap chase (3m, soft) in April 2023. Lightly raced and little to shout about since.
7. Inchagoill LadyJ: Gearoid HarneyT: Kevin PickardF: P/P336-P33- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 10-4
- Gear:
- cheekpieces and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 86
- Days Since Last Run:
- 27
VerdictStill a maiden but she ran up to form when third of 9 in handicap chase at Wincanton (3m1f) 27 days ago. Returns to timber.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
8. Getaway With YouJ: Non RunnerT: Billy AprahamianF: 3-2628232- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 10-0
- Gear:
- visor
- Official Rating:
- 84
- Days Since Last Run:
- 2
VerdictStill to win but largely in good nick for his current yard, albeit third of 8 only in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (23.1f, soft) 39 days ago having been sent off a warm order. Usual visor replaced blinkers and he didn't avhieve a great deal despite finishing second at Ffos Las on Saturday.