November 26 / 14.38 Exeter

14.38

Good To Soft

Daa Racing To Save Lives Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £6337.2
  • 2m 0f 161y
  • Class 4
  • 12 runners
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Daa Racing To Save Lives Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 027-51 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 6lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Showed bits of promise in maiden hurdles at this venue; opened her account with a half-length success in 16-runner field over C&D (good to soft; first two clear) this month on handicap debut; open to further progress and warrants respect up 6lb.
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7th

1

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 111y

Class 5

17:40 Exeter

Asian Spice

12st 0lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Jimmy Frost

Three of her four wins have come here on good or good to soft, including over this trip; well treated on her form of late 2024; has been well below that level since over both hurdles and fences; back down in grade for this return to hurdles but there's a bit to prove at present.

9/1

6

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 5f 150y

Class 4

14:51 Taunton

Asian Spice

11st 2lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: Jimmy Frost

Won twice over hurdles towards the end of 2024 but has lost her way since and things have not gone well in two chase runs (tailed off/unseated) this winter; has something to prove and she's never won over this far.

25/1

6th

9

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:02 Warwick

Asian Spice

10st 11lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Jimmy Frost

4-15 over hurdles; absent since modest fourth of seven in low-grade Newton Abbot handicap (2mf, good) in May, though, and set a tough assignment on this chasing debut; cheekpieces removed after one use.

33/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 0630-1 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Made all for a comfortable win off 8lb lower at Chepstow (2m, good to soft; usual hood removed) on seasonal debut, opening his account at the seventh attempt; could well improve further in handicaps; shortlisted.
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1st

7

21st Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 3

16:13 Chepstow

Ito Ditto

11st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Nicky Martin

Very progressive in 2023-24 season (gained two of his three wins over C&D) but lightly raced (mainly over fences) and very disappointing since; current ability hard to gauge; market may guide.

14/1

5th

2

31st Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:05 Uttoxeter

Ito Ditto

11st 12lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Martin

Won three times over hurdles last season (2m-2m3f) but stopped quickly and was pulled up in both chases this autumn, so it takes a big leap of faith to support him here; hood refitted.

16/1

5th

2

31st Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:05 Uttoxeter

Ito Ditto

11st 12lb

J: James Bowen

T: Nicky Martin

Won three times over hurdles last season (2m-2m3f) but stopped quickly and was pulled up in both chases this autumn, so it takes a big leap of faith to support him here; hood refitted.

16/1

50/1

  • Place: £18.90

Form: /F0/8-

Last run: 407 days

W: 10st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Point/chase winner; unconvincing record over hurdles and lacks recent match practice having been absent for 13 months; enough to prove on second run for new yard.
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6

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:50 Worcester

Tribesmans Glory

10st 12lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Down

Won off this mark on good ground at Warwick last May; only effort of note this year was his third at Chepstow in March; others safer.

12/1

5

21st May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:50 Warwick

Tribesmans Glory

10st 2lb

J: James Davies

T: Chris Down

Pulled up on heavy ground on two of last three appearances but between those he ran a big race when third on good ground at Chepstow (2m3f); back on a sound surface today and only 2lb higher than when landing this prize in 2024; respected.

10/1

4th

5

21st May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:50 Warwick

Tribesmans Glory

10st 2lb

J: James Davies

T: Chris Down

Pulled up on heavy ground on two of last three appearances but between those he ran a big race when third on good ground at Chepstow (2m3f); back on a sound surface today and only 2lb higher than when landing this prize in 2024; respected.

10/1

Form: /06-50

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise in Ireland; soundly beaten in Ascot handicap (2m3f, soft; 33-1) on debut for new stable, not looking an imminent winner; others preferred.
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5

20th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 100y

Class 5

15:00 Warwick

John W Creasy

11st 7lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Honour

Dual chase winner on slow ground (2m/2m3f) but out of sorts last term and has a lot to prove.

14/1

5th

9

21st Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

18:42 Ffos Las

John W Creasy

10st 7lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Honour

Dual chase winner on slow ground last season (2m/2m3f) but out of sorts this term and has a lot to prove.

40/1

Form: 4117-P

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Successful in maiden/handicap at Wincanton (1m7f, good/good to soft) in February/March; not in anything like the same form in two outings since; hardly on the boil at present.
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4th

7

16th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

17:20 Uttoxeter

Universal Secret

11st 4lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Helen Nelmes

In excellent form over fences since undergoing a second breathing operation, scoring at Wincanton (2m4f) in February before a clear second of seven over that C&D last month; up 2lb but that form is working out well so he's a big player.

5/2

2nd

6

1st Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:20 Wincanton

Universal Secret

10st 6lb

J: Robert Dunne

T: Helen Nelmes

Pulled up in his first two starts this season but he returned after another wind operation with a win over C&D (good to soft; tongue-tie added; Hatos second) in February; up 6lb but he remains feasibly treated and has claims if he can back up that last run.

100/30

1st

6

25th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

15:50 Wincanton

Universal Secret

10st 6lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: Helen Nelmes

Went close here (about 2m, good to soft) in December 2024 but he's 0-9 over fences and his two runs this term have been troubling; has his first start following wind surgery, with a tongue-tie joining the cheekpieces of latest start; needs a revival.

25/1

Form: 6F5P-P D

Last run: 19 days

W: 12st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Fairly useful as a juvenile hurdler; didn't fully take to chasing and has been pulled up in his two starts since returned to hurdles; first-time headgear needs to spark a revival.
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0

4

12th Dec 2023

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

14:52 Ffos Las

Interne De Sivola

11st 8lb

J: David Noonan

T: Jane Williams

Useful juvenile hurdler during 2021-22 season but chasing did not go to plan last term and there has been no revival since he reverted to hurdling; handles soft ground; unraced on heavy.

20/1

6th

1

26th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 161y

Class 4

14:38 Exeter

Interne De Sivola

12st 2lb

J: David Noonan

T: Jane Williams

visibility reduced by fog, jumped left on occasions, pressed leader, led 2nd

14/1

0

4

7th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

15:40 Warwick

Interne De Sivola

11st 13lb

J: David Noonan

T: Jane Williams

midfield

25/1

Form: 3195-P

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Disappointing since his 12l success in Haydock maiden (1m7f, soft) in March; however, may turn things around off this reduced mark on second run since wind surgery; not written off.
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7th

8

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

14:15 Carlisle

Fourofakind

11st 4lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Defied higher marks three times in 2024 but his 2025 form took a turn for the worse; chance depends on whether this first start of 2026 results in a turnaround.

20/1

3

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 154y

Class 3

13:47 Wetherby

Fourofakind

10st 13lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Four-time winner over hurdles but has looked out of sorts on the Flat and over hurdles this year; the new visor did nothing for him last time.

14/1

3

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 154y

Class 3

13:47 Wetherby

Fourofakind

10st 13lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Four-time winner over hurdles but has looked out of sorts on the Flat and over hurdles this year; the new visor did nothing for him last time.

14/1

Form: PP5-70

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Consistent start to rules career has not been maintained; holds weak claims on recent form that includes a modest effort over C&D two outings ago; opposed.
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8th

13

26th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 161y

Class 4

14:38 Exeter

Flamenco De Kerser

10st 2lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Richenda Ford

mounted in chute, visibility reduced by fog, midfield, badly hampered by faller 4th

40/1

11th

12

13th Nov 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Kempton

Flamenco De Kerser

10st 2lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Richenda Ford

Pulled up on four of five appearances during very disappointing campaign last season, but some positives can be drawn from last month's reappearance run and he's very well handicapped now; not ruled out.

25/1

Form: F85226 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Raced mainly on good/firmer; back in better form with his second-place finishes in October, including over C&D when taking Exeter form figures to 2412; soft ground not ideal last time; possibilities back here.
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2nd

7

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

13:15 Stratford

Gerard Mentor

10st 9lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Has been chasing, not beaten far when third at Worcester (2m, good) in September but rather disappointing over the same C&D last time; has four wins to his name over hurdles; not ruled out.

6/1

5th

11

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

13:37 Worcester

Gerard Mentor

10st 9lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

C&D winner just over a year ago and signs of a revival with two better runs returned here of late, including when not far behind Rocks Up Late and Alshadhian last month; player if reproducing those efforts on better terms.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2/473- D

Last run: 485 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Suited by good ground; completed a 2m four-timer in 2021; absent since his good third at Bangor 16 months ago; returns on a handy mark but the betting may prove best guide.
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0

2

26th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 161y

Class 4

14:38 Exeter

Orchard Grove

12st 0lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Kerry Lee

visibility reduced by fog, midfield, fell heavily 4th

7/1

3rd

4

29th Jul 2022

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

15:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Orchard Grove

11st 8lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Kerry Lee

in touch with leaders, close up 2 out, ridden and chased winner approaching last, no extra run-in

10/1

Form: P126-

Last run: 217 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Ex-Claire Harris; 40-1 winner at Wincanton (1m7f) in March; never figured at Stratford (handicap debut) on last appearance; bit to prove in this field on first start for new yard.
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9th

11

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

17:10 Taunton

Stopherandgo

10st 2lb

J: James Robottom

T: Kevin Pickard

On a lengthy losing sequence and she has been pulled up in handicap chases at Wincanton (3m1f) and Ludlow (2m4f) either side of Christmas; reverts to hurdles with lots to prove.

25/1

12

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 11y

Class 5

14:17 Ludlow

Stopherandgo

10st 2lb

J: Chad Bament

T: Kevin Pickard

Regressive mare who was pulled up when returned to fences and tried in first-time cheekpieces (retained) at Wincanton (3m1f, soft) last month; drops back in trip with tongue-tie added here; 7lb out of the weights.

33/1

Form: 4U62-0

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Ended last term with a solid second in Hereford maiden (2m3f); well held at Warwick (2m, soft) on handicap/seasonal debut but may do better with that run under his belt.
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1

20th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:58 Hexham

Maxs Champ

12st 0lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Winning Irish pointer; off the mark on 11th hurdle start on return to this trip to win a novice handicap at Uttoxeter last time (good); tongue-tie and blinkers were back on that day and he wears them again here; 5lb higher, but a possible.

5/2

1

20th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

17:58 Hexham

Maxs Champ

12st 0lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Winning Irish pointer; off the mark on 11th hurdle start on return to this trip to win a novice handicap at Uttoxeter last time (good); tongue-tie and blinkers were back on that day and he wears them again here; 5lb higher, but a possible.

5/2

1st

1

3rd May 2025

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

17:20 Uttoxeter

Maxs Champ

12st 0lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Samuel Drinkwater

in touch with leaders, lost position after 7th, headway after 9th, led after 2 out, kept on well, ridden out

8/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £12.20
Straight Forecast £11.34
Tricast £450.74
Trifecta £651.10

Selections

WEST COUNTRY:

Ito Ditto

SPOTLIGHT:

Asian Spice

LAMBOURN:

Fourofakind

Daily Mirror:

Orchard Grove

POSTDATA:

Gerard Mentor

The Times:

Ito Ditto

Telegraph:

Ito Ditto

D Express:

Ito Ditto

The Sun:

Ito Ditto

The Star:

Ito Ditto

RP RATINGS:

Asian Spice

Daily Record:

Asian Spice