February 09 / 16.43 Exeter

16.43

Good To Soft

TrustATrader You Can Trust Our Traders Open Maiden National Hunt Flat Race (Cat 3 Elimination) (GBB)

  • Prize money: £9241.75
  • 2m 0f 161y
  • Class 2
  • 8 runners
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TrustATrader You Can Trust Our Traders Open Maiden National Hunt Flat Race (Cat 3 Elimination) (GBB)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £8.80
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 42

Last run: 39 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Held every chance when falling two out in his sole point (3m, yielding) and the form of his bumper debut fourth at Newton Abbot (2m1f, heavy) in October has worked out well; he's since gone close over this C&D (soft) and could again be in the shake-up.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

16:40 Aintree

Kripticjim

11st 8lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Tongue tied the last twice; completed his hat-trick in a 2m4f Grade 2 at Cheltenham on Trials' Day (soft; fine on good) but only sixth in the Albert Bartlett; however, he ran well for a long way in fairness only to wilt up the hill and this flatter track could be a better fit; not ruled out.

16/1

6th

11

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:20 Cheltenham

Kripticjim

11st 7lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Has left his bumper form behind over hurdles and completed his hat-trick in a 2m4f Grade 2 here on Trials' Day (first run in a tongue-tie; soft; fine on good); however, that was by the skin of his teeth and in a race that hasn't been that influential when it comes to the Festival; however he fares, he'll be a nice chaser next year.

25/1

1st

5

24th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 56y

Class 1

16:10 Cheltenham

Kripticjim

11st 5lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Won at Ascot (2m3f, good) in November on second hurdle start and followed up in Newbury novice (2m4f, good to soft); went close in a bumper on soft; his jumping may improve and it remains to be seen where his limitations lie, but others have a bit more substance to their form; tongue-tie added.

20/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in Irish maiden point (3m, good) in December and sold for £90,000 12 days later; new trainer is operating at an excellent 26% strike-rate in bumpers this season and this 5yo could play a leading role on rules debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

16:40 Aintree

Catchintsavo

11st 8lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Anthony Honeyball

Progressive novice but this is his first time in a Graded race of any nature and he finished some 10l behind Mondoui'boy at Ascot on his penultimate start; he'd be a surprise winner.

50/1

1st

1

9th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 116y

Class 4

14:00 Plumpton

Catchintsavo

11st 7lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Anthony Honeyball

Delivered on earlier promise when narrow winner of Ludlow maiden (2m5f, good to soft) in January and was a respectable third after making the running in useful Ascot novice (2m3f, good to soft) last month; ought to be right in the thick of things again.

7/4

3rd

2

14th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 63y

Class 2

13:15 Ascot

Catchintsavo

11st 7lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Anthony Honeyball

Justified favouritism in maiden hurdle at Ludlow (2m5f, good to soft) last time, gaining reward for being largely consistent in defeat previously; may build on that success and show further progress.

11/2

6/4

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 2

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Displayed ability among his four starts in Irish maiden points and was a highly creditable second on his rules debut in a warm bumper at Windsor (2m, soft) three weeks ago; open to improvement and holds leading claims.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

4

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

13:45 Sandown

Kocktail Bleu

11st 10lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Chris Gordon

Proving consistent and, following a good effort in a Grade 2, he made all at Newbury (2m, good to soft) back down in class last time; far from sure to get an easy lead in this bigger field, however.

10/1

1st

1

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 3

13:15 Newbury

Kocktail Bleu

11st 6lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Has built up a solid record when racing at about 2m under rules, as form figures of 222 this year help to demonstrate; ran well in the Dovecote at Kempton (good to soft) most recently; leading player back down in class.

5/4

2nd

6

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Kempton

Kocktail Bleu

11st 5lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Beaten favourite at Kelso (2m, heavy) last Friday but he'd previously run well when second over C&D (good); should be thereabouts but others appeal more for the win.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promising third on debut in Irish maiden point (3m, soft to heavy) last April and has joined a top trainer for his rules career; makes bumper debut in what looks a pretty warm race but he's not ruled out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

7

9th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 161y

Class 2

16:43 Exeter

Only Way Is Up

11st 7lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Promising third on debut in Irish maiden point (3m, soft to heavy) last April and has joined a top trainer for his rules career; makes bumper debut in what looks a pretty warm race but he's not ruled out.

12/1

4th

7

9th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 161y

Class 2

16:43 Exeter

Only Way Is Up

11st 7lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Promising third on debut in Irish maiden point (3m, soft to heavy) last April and has joined a top trainer for his rules career; makes bumper debut in what looks a pretty warm race but he's not ruled out.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten about 9l when eighth of 12 at 9-2 on debut at Warwick (2m, good to soft) in December; improvement needed but it's very early days for this 100,000euros purchase, who is in top hands; no surprise to see a good run.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

18th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 110y

Class 4

13:15 Lingfield

Jeriko Place

11st 4lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Both bumper runs were on good to soft, showing promise at Warwick (beaten 8.5l) before a heavier defeat at Exeter; cost 100,000euros and no doubt capable of a lot better.

12/1

5th

3

9th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 161y

Class 2

16:43 Exeter

Jeriko Place

11st 7lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Beaten about 9l when eighth of 12 at 9-2 on debut at Warwick (2m, good to soft) in December; improvement needed but it's very early days for this 100,000euros purchase, who is in top hands; no surprise to see a good run.

16/1

5th

3

9th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 161y

Class 2

16:43 Exeter

Jeriko Place

11st 7lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Beaten about 9l when eighth of 12 at 9-2 on debut at Warwick (2m, good to soft) in December; improvement needed but it's very early days for this 100,000euros purchase, who is in top hands; no surprise to see a good run.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won on debut in Irish maiden point (2m4f, yielding) last February and subsequently acquired for £240,000; this is his first run since but he brings obvious potential to his bumper debut and could have a big say.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

9th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 161y

Class 2

16:43 Exeter

Korkoran

11st 7lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Won on debut in Irish maiden point (2m4f, yielding) last February and subsequently acquired for £240,000; this is his first run since but he brings obvious potential to his bumper debut and could have a big say.

11/8

6th

5

9th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 161y

Class 2

16:43 Exeter

Korkoran

11st 7lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Won on debut in Irish maiden point (2m4f, yielding) last February and subsequently acquired for £240,000; this is his first run since but he brings obvious potential to his bumper debut and could have a big say.

11/8

Form: 9

Last run: 120 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Had wind surgery prior to his debut at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) in October, when tailed off at 80-1; has since had another wind operation and now goes without the hood; probably best watched.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

8th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

18:00 Uttoxeter

Ilostasock

11st 2lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Ella Pickard

No worthwhile form in three bumpers and two hurdle races, in blinkers for last three starts; opposable.

100/1

6th

1

6th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

13:40 Bangor-on-Dee

Ilostasock

11st 4lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Ella Pickard

Did not show a great deal in three bumpers last season and was soundly beaten over C&D on hurdling debut three weeks ago.

100/1

3

17th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

15:30 Bangor-on-Dee

Ilostasock

11st 4lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Ella Pickard

Did not show enough in his three bumpers last season to warrant serious consideration on this hurdling debut.

66/1

Form:

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed off at 300-1 on last month's debut at Wincanton.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

8

9th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 161y

Class 2

16:43 Exeter

She That Shares

11st 0lb

J: Mr Harvey Barfoot-Saunt

T: Tracey Barfoot-Saunt

Tailed off at 300-1 on last month's debut at Wincanton.

200/1

8th

8

9th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 161y

Class 2

16:43 Exeter

She That Shares

11st 0lb

J: Mr Harvey Barfoot-Saunt

T: Tracey Barfoot-Saunt

Tailed off at 300-1 on last month's debut at Wincanton.

200/1

11th

9

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

16:15 Wincanton

She That Shares

11st 1lb

J: Mr Harvey Barfoot-Saunt

T: Tracey Barfoot-Saunt

in touch with leaders

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £45.40
Straight Forecast £68.44
Trifecta £152.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kocktail Bleu

LAMBOURN:

Korkoran

POSTDATA:

Kripticjim

RP RATINGS:

Kocktail Bleu

Daily Mirror:

Kocktail Bleu

The Sun:

Kocktail Bleu

Daily Record:

Kocktail Bleu

WEST COUNTRY:

Kripticjim

The Star:

Kripticjim

The Times:

Korkoran

Telegraph:

Korkoran

D Express:

Korkoran