January 31 / 13.40 Exeter

13.40

Good To Soft

Exeter Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5281
  • 2m 2f 111y
  • Class 4
  • 8 runners
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Exeter Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.40
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 5-2P3P CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Last ran over hurdles in April 2021; thrown in if judged on most chase form last season and in the spring but his three runs this autumn/winter have been worrying; had wind surgery before penultimate start; on a losing run and there have to be doubts.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

26th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 4

19:39 Plumpton

Striking A Pose

11st 1lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Joe Tizzard

Recorded his sixth hurdle win when making all off a reduced mark at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) in April, and his follow-up bid off this mark was respectable back there 20 days ago; capable off this mark but not without risk.

9/2

4th

1

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

16:20 Newton Abbot

Striking A Pose

11st 12lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Joe Tizzard

Recorded his sixth hurdle win when making all off a reduced mark over C&D (good; 4-1) three weeks ago; back up 4lb but remains well treated on old form and is versatile ground-wise; key player.

5/2

1st

2

14th Apr 2026

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 5

16:17 Newton Abbot

Striking A Pose

11st 13lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Joe Tizzard

Five-time hurdle winner who hasn't looked like adding to that on recent efforts, although latest was more encouraging over C&D; well treated on past form but needs to step up.

10/1

Form: 512 C BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Won 15-runner maiden here (2m, soft; made all) in December and better form when second over that same C&D (heavy) one month ago, albeit beaten nearly 9l at 5-6; needs further progress (8lb claimer enlisted) for this handicap debut but brings potential, including with the step up in trip (dam 2m5f hurdle winner); on the shortlist.
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2nd

3

4th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 216y

Class 3

15:49 Newton Abbot

Royal Jewel

11st 13lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Won over C&D (good to soft) in the autumn and he got back on the scoresheet at Taunton (2m7f, heavy) in February; ran another good race when third at Taunton (good) last month and he should be in the mix again on this drop back in trip.

9/1

3rd

1

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 3y

Class 3

15:40 Taunton

Royal Jewel

11st 13lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Gained his second success of the season over C&D last month; up 3lb but he remains unexposed over this sort of trip and is not taken lightly.

3/1

1st

2

3rd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 3y

Class 3

15:45 Taunton

Royal Jewel

12st 0lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Returned from layoff with two good runs (one win) over 2m5f in the autumn and bounced back quickly from a lesser effort when third at Chepstow (2m3f, good to soft) just after Christmas; not yet proven over this far under rules but seems versatile ground-wise and can make his presence felt.

13/8

3/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 76-532

Last run: 63 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Placed at Hereford (2m, good) in November in his two novice hurdles; swerved and tried to run out at the final flight in the latter but renewing his effort to be 15l second of 11 showed he retains promise for stepping up trip, which he will also be well suited by judged on pedigree; handicap newcomer to note.
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4

1st Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 30y

Class 4

15:20 Wincanton

Muskoka

11st 12lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Emma Lavelle

Runner-up behind Broomfields Cave over C&D in December but his form has slumped in two subsequent runs (2m7f/3m5f); overall record is now 1-18 and he has something to prove again.

6/1

5

8th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 5f 54y

Class 3

16:48 Warwick

Muskoka

11st 9lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Emma Lavelle

Record is only 1-17, the success over 3m1f, but he is largely consistent having made the frame in most starts; chance of doubling his tally partly depends on whether the new trip sparks a new level of form.

8/1

4th

2

14th Jan 2026

Good

2m 7f 91y

Class 4

14:05 Newbury

Muskoka

11st 13lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Emma Lavelle

Just one win from his 16 starts but he's consistent and has been runner-up in this visor on his last two outings (3m, good/good to soft); there's every chance he'll be bang there.

13/2

Form: 43-33P

Last run: 50 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Third over C&D (good) and at Fontwell (2m3f, heavy) in her first two handicaps; bred for further than that but pulled up at Wincanton (3m1f, heavy) latest, beaten too far out to blame the trip; relatively early days.
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4th

6

27th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 4

16:56 Newton Abbot

Sams Amour

10st 8lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Keiran Burke

Triple hurdle winner (2m2f-2m5f) in 2024 but she's struggled in last six runs and was pulled up here (3m2f) three weeks ago; has plenty to prove and needs a big turnaround back in trip.

20/1

6

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

16:20 Newton Abbot

Sams Amour

11st 5lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Keiran Burke

Triple hurdle winner (2m2f-2m5f) in 2024 but she's struggled in last five starts, including over C&D last month on her penultimate run; has plenty to prove and needs a major revival.

16/1

6th

3

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 4

19:00 Taunton

Sams Amour

11st 9lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Keiran Burke

Triple hurdle winner (2m2f-2m5f) in 2024 but she struggled in her final three runs last year (reportedly bled from the nose on chase debut final time) and did so again when returned to action 18 days ago; now 7lb below her peak mark.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 222-01

Last run: 51 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on reappearance but wore a first-time tongue-tie when winning at Lingfield (2m, good to soft) in December on second handicap start; Jack Hogan retains the ride; open to further progress and respected up 3lb.
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9th

2

14th Jan 2026

Good

2m 0f 69y

Class 4

15:50 Newbury

Tintintin

11st 13lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Fergal O’Brien

Close fourth of 17 at in the Imperial Cup at Sandown (2m, good to soft) last March and now 5lb lower; it was his chase debut when pulled up at Lingfield in November but he nevertheless arrives with something to prove regarding his current form; wears first-time cheekpieces.

20/1

12

24th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 200y

Class 3

13:15 Cheltenham

Tintintin

11st 1lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Fourth in Greatwood Hurdle here (2m, good) last November and kept on from poor position to fill same spot in Imperial Cup at Sandown (2m, good to soft) in March; unexposed over 2m4f but, on balance, others appeal more.

14/1

Form: 117-43 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Favourite in the first six of his eight British starts; came good when landing two maiden/novice events at Fontwell (2m1f/2m3f) last spring but well held in his three handicaps since; that was still enough for third of 11 at Lingfield last time (a creditable run on form) and he's another 2lb lower today but he may need further respite; has left Gary Moore.
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3

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

17:25 Stratford

Kansas Du Berlais

11st 10lb

J: Miss Megan Bevan

T: Christopher Mark Clarke

Made the frame (albeit safely held) in two good-quality hunter chases (2m/2m1f) last May and dug deep to beat useful rival in small-field open point at Charing (3m, good to soft; subsequently disqualified) in January; turned over at short odds in latest point but still enters calculations.

11/1

3rd

4

30th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 5

20:45 Stratford

Kansas Du Berlais

11st 12lb

J: Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Christopher Mark Clarke

Should have stamina to spare as a dual Fontwell winner at up to 2m3f; fared okay deep into this month's Cheltenham stable debut (2m) but still beaten over 15l, and have to hope that run was simply needed.

12/1

3rd

4

30th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 5

20:45 Stratford

Kansas Du Berlais

11st 12lb

J: Mr Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Christopher Mark Clarke

Should have stamina to spare as a dual Fontwell winner at up to 2m3f; fared okay deep into this month's Cheltenham stable debut (2m) but still beaten over 15l, and have to hope that run was simply needed.

12/1

Form: 6-5047

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
It's a concern that his final piece of Irish form (2m1f, yielding) is so far in advance of anything else he's done over hurdles; needs much better than he's shown in his three British starts (2m3f, 2m and 2m6f) and is now tongue tied for the first time.
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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: F51-75

Last run: 62 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
The horse she beat over hurdles in France (2m1f, heavy) in December 2022 has been very limited in Britain; absent 333 days before remote on British debut; 16l fifth of six at Taunton (2m3f, good) later in November was a step forward but she needs a fair bit better still; tongue-tie and headgear used in France return.
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3

4th Jun 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 5

15:35 Newton Abbot

Chabadatika

11st 10lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Anthony Charlton

2m1f and 2m3f hurdle winner; well beaten second at Taunton (3m, good to firm) in April but fared better here (2m5f, good) latest; not ruled out but she does have a bit to prove over his trip.

5/1

3

4th Jun 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 5

15:35 Newton Abbot

Chabadatika

11st 10lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Anthony Charlton

2m1f and 2m3f hurdle winner; well beaten second at Taunton (3m, good to firm) in April but fared better here (2m5f, good) latest; not ruled out but she does have a bit to prove over his trip.

5/1

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Payout
Exacta £44.50
Straight Forecast £32.20
Tricast £210.61
Trifecta £262.80

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Royal Jewel

SPOTLIGHT:

Muskoka

POSTDATA:

Kansas Du Berlais

The Star:

Tintintin

TOPSPEED:

Sam's Amour

WEST COUNTRY:

Royal Jewel

The Times:

Royal Jewel

Telegraph:

Royal Jewel

Daily Mail:

Royal Jewel

D Express:

Royal Jewel

Daily Mirror:

Royal Jewel

The Sun:

Royal Jewel

Daily Record:

Muskoka

The Guardian:

Kansas Du Berlais