November 20 / 13.50 Exeter

13.50

Soft

Lynnette Reed 50th Birthday Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5064.78
  • 2m 0f 161y
  • Class 4
  • 9 runners
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Lynnette Reed 50th Birthday Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 01212- BF

Last run: 252 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Progressive last season from 2m to 2m4f and a late mistake perhaps cost him the final time at Warwick (2m, good to soft); returns off the same mark and a stiff test at this trip should be ideal.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

26th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:30 Warwick

Pilsdon Pen

11st 0lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Jeremy Scott

Wincanton specialist who kept on for second there (2m4f, good to soft) three weeks ago in first-time cheekpieces (retained); he's run well here in the past but needs to prove his stamina, having faded over 3m1f at Wincanton in December.

7/1

2nd

5

5th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:15 Wincanton

Pilsdon Pen

11st 8lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jeremy Scott

Gained all three chase wins over C&D, the latest off today's mark on seasonal debut in December (good to soft); has suffered a slump in form this winter, though, and has questions to answer now; tongue-tie added.

10/1

5th

1

14th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:20 Wincanton

Pilsdon Pen

12st 2lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Jeremy Scott

Made it 3-7 over fences with narrow win on his C&D reappearance (good to soft) in December; only 1lb higher here but he's been disappointing since that last success and was pulled up at Exeter (first-time blinkers) last time; regular cheekpieces are now reapplied but he needs to get back in track.

10/1

11/4

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 76/51- D

Last run: 256 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to Epatante and he won a 2m3f good-ground handicap at Fontwell in March with a nice bit in hand; 6lb higher for this but surely has more to offer.
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1st

3

27th Jul 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:25 Worcester

Fanfaron Dino

11st 12lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Anthony Honeyball

Tailed off at Fontwell last month (favourite), which takes some forgiving; won at the same track on previous outing and soft ground also no hardship so enters the argument if he can leave behind the latest flop.

3/1

5th

2

16th Jun 2023

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

19:20 Fontwell

Fanfaron Dino

11st 10lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Anthony Honeyball

Two of his three wins have come here, the latest when finishing well to collar Tara Iti over C&D 19 days ago; little between the pair again and can be expected to be played late; chances.

7/2

1st

1

28th May 2023

Good

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

14:10 Fontwell

Fanfaron Dino

12st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Anthony Honeyball

prominent, ridden after last (usual 2 out), kept on run-in, led final strides

4/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 6522-5

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in Taunton/Wincanton maiden hurdles last season despite not settling that well on either occasion; likely improver at some stage and his reappearance in a Warwick handicap was encouraging.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

1st Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ffos Las

Moorland Rambler

12st 0lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Jane Williams

Made all to win this race in pretty good style off 3lb lower in 2025 (heavy ground) and returns here after making the frame on both starts this year (2m5f, good to soft/soft); ought to make a bold bid.

3/1

4th

4

4th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:07 Ludlow

Moorland Rambler

11st 13lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Jane Williams

Very up and down; had one of his better days at Exeter last month (2m5f, good to soft) but was behind Shuil Ceoil and wouldn't be certain to back that up.

12/1

Form: 353P-4

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Similar form in three maiden/novice hurdles at about 2m and ran a solid fourth (beaten about 10l) in his second handicap over C&D (good) two weeks ago; entitled to find something on that.
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3rd

12

22nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

16:17 Chepstow

Mini Yeats

10st 11lb

J: Alan Johns

T: Tim Vaughan

Gave good account when fourth at Taunton (2m, good) in December, his second start for Tim Vaughan, but last month's Ffos Las run was a backward step and he's now 0-13 over hurdles; cheekpieces removed; tongue-tie added.

16/1

8th

22

11th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:58 Ffos Las

Mini Yeats

10st 5lb

J: Alan Johns

T: Tim Vaughan

Maiden but has hit the frame and was beaten under 5l at Taunton last time (2m, good) when shaping as though a stiffer stamina test was needed.

13/2

8th

22

11th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:58 Ffos Las

Mini Yeats

10st 5lb

J: Alan Johns

T: Tim Vaughan

Maiden but has hit the frame and was beaten under 5l at Taunton last time (2m, good) when shaping as though a stiffer stamina test was needed.

13/2

Form: 24P-77

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Showed some fair form over hurdles last season, notably when close second at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) in January; however, was disappointing on handicap debut in May (2m4f) and didn't cover himself in glory back in a maiden last month.
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5th

4

14th May 2023

Good

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:35 Ludlow

Great HeartJac

11st 1lb

J: Paddy Brennan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Fair hurdler/chaser who was 2-5 over fences last season; not at best at Ayr last month but will be suited by today's trip/ground and has pretty good chance at the weights on this hurdling return; cheekpieces added.

11/4

4th

4

21st Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 110y

Class 3

16:10 Ayr

Great HeartJac

11st 2lb

J: Paddy Brennan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Two small-field wins at Leicester (2m, good to firm/good) from his first three chase starts and again ran well when second of four at Market Rasen (2m1f, good to soft) 12 days ago; needs another step forward here but that's possible, especially if good ground prevails; tongue-tie goes on.

6/1

3

10th Apr 2023

Good

2m 3f 189y

Class 4

13:05 Huntingdon

Great HeartJac

11st 10lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Going great guns in 2m handicap chases, winning two of first three starts (on good to firm/good); failed to find much in one 2m4f handicap but, as an Irish point winner, he should stay this far over fences; ran well when runner-up at Market Rasen yesterday.

100/30

Form: 11P3P- D BF

Last run: 236 days

W: 12st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Won two 2m novice hurdles last winter but he failed to progress in handicaps; might be better for a break and this mark should be manageable.
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3rd

2

14th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 0f 8y

Class 4

13:47 Hereford

Chanceux

11st 6lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Alastair Ralph

Campaigned in Class 3 contests this term, winning twice (including over C&D) in December; form dipped in last two starts but he has possibilities in this lower grade granted a rebound; all wins on good/good to soft.

11/4

3rd

2

14th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 0f 8y

Class 4

13:47 Hereford

Chanceux

11st 6lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Alastair Ralph

Campaigned in Class 3 contests this term, winning twice (including over C&D) in December; form dipped in last two starts but he has possibilities in this lower grade granted a rebound; all wins on good/good to soft.

11/4

3rd

6

9th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 0f 8y

Class 3

15:27 Hereford

Chanceux

10st 6lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Alastair Ralph

held up in rear, struggling after 4 out

5/1

Form: 1-2259 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 12st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Dual handicap winner (off 2lb lower) but he's a hard horse to win with and 2-44 overall; only ninth at Warwick last time and had no excuses.
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9th

3

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

16:35 Newton Abbot

John Betjeman

11st 13lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Mark Gillard

Four-time hurdle winner on slow ground, including over C&D (raced prominently in first-time visor) in April; below par at Ffos Las (2m, good) latest, after a 5lb rise; each-way claims if he can bounce back.

11/2

9th

3

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

16:35 Newton Abbot

John Betjeman

11st 13lb

J: Joe Anderson

T: Mark Gillard

Four-time hurdle winner on slow ground, including over C&D (raced prominently in first-time visor) in April; below par at Ffos Las (2m, good) latest, after a 5lb rise; each-way claims if he can bounce back.

11/2

8th

2

6th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

17:00 Ffos Las

John Betjeman

11st 10lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Mark Gillard

pressed leader, chased clear leader after 2nd

7/1

Form: 372-

Last run: 292 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Fair Flat-racer and might have won a Ffos Las novice hurdle (2m, good to soft) in February had she not fluffed the last flight; well handicapped on that form.
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5th

3

5th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Ffos Las

Rock Of Fame

11st 13lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Venetia Williams

0-7 over hurdles but gave good account before fading into third behind two unexposed rivals at Huntingdon (2m4f, good) last month and also ran well on her only visit to Ffos Las; one to consider.

7/1

3rd

3

30th Jan 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 145y

Class 5

16:30 Huntingdon

Rock Of Fame

11st 8lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Venetia Williams

Maiden who should be on a fair mark on the best of her 1m2f Flat form but it hasn't worked out that way in handicap hurdles so far and she also needs to prove she can stay this new trip.

11/2

5th

6

11th Dec 2022

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

14:28 Southwell

Rock Of Fame

10st 9lb

J: Shane Quinlan

T: Venetia Williams

prominent, ridden home turn, switched right and no impression just after 2 out, weakened last

9/2

Form: 59PFP- D

Last run: 351 days

W: 12st 0lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Winning hurdler/chaser in France but with a poor strike-rate of 2-41; didn't leave Ireland in much form and was pulled up on his stable debut a year ago; lots to prove.
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5

5th Jan 2023

Soft

2m 4f 199y

Class 4

14:00 Ffos Las

Great Khan

11st 8lb

J: Tom O’Brien

T: Paul Henderson

Failed to complete in Ireland or Britain on last five starts, so has masses to prove; blinkers are enlisted.

50/1

6

26th Dec 2022

Soft

3m 1f 210y

Class 4

14:52 Fontwell

Great Khan

11st 8lb

J: Jack Wildman

T: Paul Henderson

Has failed to complete in Ireland and Britain on last four starts and has masses to prove now returned to a staying trip.

66/1

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Payout
Exacta £23.10
Straight Forecast £29.95
Tricast £214.22
Trifecta £151.00

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Pilsdon Pen

SPOTLIGHT:

Moorland Rambler

WEST COUNTRY:

Fanfaron Dino

RP Ratings:

Great Heart'Jac

The Times:

Rock Of Fame

POSTDATA:

John Betjeman

Telegraph:

Moorland Rambler

The Star:

Moorland Rambler

Daily Record:

Fanfaron Dino

Daily Mail:

Pilsdon Pen

D Express:

Pilsdon Pen

Daily Mirror:

Pilsdon Pen

The Sun:

Pilsdon Pen