Sunday’s UK racing tips come your way from Exeter on 26 November 2023.
Race 1 – SALVER 21/20
SALVER (1) made a winning debut in nice fashion at Warwick running 2.75L clear attempting a 2m juvenile maiden hurdle earlier this month. Top chance set to confirm promise.
JOHANNES (5) profiles well for a notable stable and rates an interesting newcomer.
VALADON (9) represents a yard who maintains a good strike rate at this course for 2023 so could show promise resumed. AUTHOCELTIC (2) also profiles well.
Race 2 – HAMARTIA 13/8
HAMARTIA (3) showed promise in Ireland earlier this year including a good second at Kilbeggan three starts back attempting a 2m3f maiden hurdle. Open to further improvement and rates a serious player.
GETAWAY THEATRE (1) could prove the main danger following a 3L success in a Stratford 2m6f maiden hurdle. Include.
VON HALLERS (5) was unlucky to unseat the rider at Ludlow and can be given another chance. DON’T RIGHTLY KNOW (2) is worth a market check.
Race 3 – AMRONS SAGE 9/2
AMRONS SAGE (6) was in good form earlier this year. Went well at Southwell during April when a smart third attempting a 2m4f novices hurdle. This looks an ideal opportunity. Leading chance.
KILBEG KING (1) showed ability on chase debut finishing third in a 2m4f novices chase at Warwick. Open to plenty of further progress and may go close.
ISSUING AUTHORITY (5) maintains a consistent profile. Last seen recording a good second tackling a 2m5f novices hurdle at Kempton during March. Holds claims. Previous course winner HERMES DU GOUET (8) could feature.
Race 4 – KING ALEXANDER 2/1
KING ALEXANDER (1) represents top yard. Unlucky to fall at the final hurdle over 2m5f at Market Rasen in June. Easy winner prior at Ffos Las and rates a leading contender.
TARAHUMARA (2) found success by 3.5L attempting a 2m handicap hurdle at Warwick. Up in standard but rates highly.
MOT A MOT (3) warrants a market check after a year long absence. WINTERWATCH (5) looks next best.
Race 5 – ITO DITTO 5/2
ITO DITTO (6) scored on seasonal return by 4.25L attempting a 2m handicap hurdle at Chepstow. Up in standard but rates a leading chance.
ORCHARD GROVE (2) ran well in July 2022 when last seen at Bangor-on-Dee finishing a solid third in a 2m4f handicap hurdle. Worth a market check.
FOUROFAKIND (7) could improve on second outing for the season and may place. ASIAN SPICE (12) won a course and distance handicap hurdle by 0.5L. May feature.
Race 6 – ENJOY YOUR LIFE 9/4
ENJOY YOUR LIFE (8) showed plenty of ability at Wincanton when 3L second in a 2m4f handicap chase. Back up in trip and rates a big chance.
INVESTMENT MANAGER (3) maintains a consistent profile including a strong 0.5L second tackling a heavy ground 3m2f novices handicap chase at Newton Abbot. Consider.
LANDEN CALLING (1) did well producing a runner-up effort at Newton Abbot in latest and holds claims after a break. MUMBO JUMBO (6) makes the shortlist.
Race 7 – DANTON 5/4
DANTON (1) showed plenty of ability in this handicap hurdle grade when 0.5L second tackling a 2m1f handicap hurdle here two weeks ago. Leading player.
PORTENTOSO (12) filled the same position at Chepstow finishing 2L runner-up contesting a 2m3f heavy going handicap hurdle. Rates highly.
MALAGO ROSE (9) placed third at Worcester in September over 2m4f attempting this level. May feature. DYLAN’S DOUBLE (3) could place.
