12:50 Exeter

Wednesday 15 November 2017

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Premier League Betting At 188Bet Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 12:52 | Winning time: 6m 15.4s

Midnight Request²²

Age: 8| Weight: 12-4| J: James Bowen⁽⁷⁾| T: N J Hawke| OR: 121| CD

11/2

Suited to these stiff tracks and scored over C&D under this rider three weeks ago. Did not look particularly well-handicapped that day and the 7lb claim proved significant. A 6lb rise in the weights now makes him more vulnerable.

Form: 51315-1

What A Diva^t²²⁶

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: S Bowen| T: P & M Bowen| OR: 115

20/1

Winner of back to back races last winter and proved vulnerable off her revised marks subsequently. Has appeared to need her first run of the season in previous campaigns

Form: 241150-

Forgetthesmalltalk²²

Age: 5| Weight: 11-11| J: Tom Cannon| T: A King| OR: 114

11/4

Beaten 4¼L into third behind Midnight Request on return and 4lb better off here. Probably did not benefit from the way the race was run and has the scope to reverse those placings.

Form: P/1424-3

Banco De Logos^p1²³⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-11| J: Kevin Jones⁽⁵⁾| T: C Whittaker| OR: 114

66/1

His Wincanton fourth behind Dreamcatching, to whom he was conceding a stone, would put him on attractive mark. Finished tired on next start over 2m4f and that would be a concern here on first run back.

Form: 637544-

Sartorial Elegance^b,t1²²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-10| J: H Cobden| T: C L Tizzard| OR: 113

8/1

Winning hurdler and chaser who is fairly enough treated on his best form. Last two efforts have come over fences and he has checked out under pressure. Tongue-tie added but best watched for now.

Form: 31U7P-P

Trans Express¹⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-8| J: Lucy Gardner⁽³⁾| T: Mrs S Gardner| OR: 111| C

6/1

Impressive winner over 2m2f here a month ago. Performed creditably at Cheltenham since over 2m4f but yet to prove he is ready for the stiff test that lies ahead of him here.

Form: 850-515

Kilmurvy^p,t⁵⁴³

Age: 9| Weight: 11-8| J: Nick Scholfield| T: J Scott| OR: 111

25/1

Well suited to a stiff test of stamina and not at all badly handicapped. Better over fences nowadays and likely to need this first run in 18 months.

Form: 3255/32-

Albert D'olivate^p,t1²⁶⁴

Age: 7| Weight: 11-7| J: R Johnson| T: R Walford| OR: 110

7/1

Best run last term came on reappearance. Lost his way thereafter but jockey booking would suggest he is expected to shape better now.

Form: 1/36497-

Aero Majestic^p¹⁷

Age: 4| Weight: 11-7| J: T Scudamore| T: D Pipe| OR: 110

20/1

Unconvincing profile so far and hard to argue he looks fairly treated for his handicap debut. Yet to tackle ground as soft as this but should appreciate the stamina test.

Form: 233455

Present Times²⁵¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-7| J: Adam Wedge| T: Evan Williams| OR: 110

16/1

Both victories have come on similarly stiff tracks on testing ground. Beat a subsequent four-time winner on penultimate start and duly landed a three-runner event next time. Remains attractively weighted and one to consider with the yard going well.

Form: F0/5211-

Clondaw Bisto^p1²³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-5| J: G Sheehan| T: Miss S Smith| OR: 108| BF

8/1

Has underachieved so far over hurdles following a bright bumper campaign. Latest effort under this rider was more promising and indicated he was ready for the demands he will face over this trip on this circuit. Cheekpieces go on.

Form: 3P64-04

Shoofly Milly^t,v²²

Age: 8| Weight: 11-5| J: Matt Griffiths| T: J Scott| OR: 108| CD

25/1

Generally produces her best around here under positive tactics. Pulled-up on her reappearance and a visor replaces blinkers. Handicap mark is up with events and others are more appealing.

Form: 43214-P

Forecasts

Forgetthesmalltalk (11/4), Midnight Request (11/2), Trans Express (6/1), Albert D'olivate (7/1), Clondaw Bisto (8/1), Sartorial Elegance (8/1), Present Times (16/1), What A Diva (20/1), Aero Majestic (20/1), Kilmurvy (25/1), Shoofly Milly (25/1), Banco De Logos (66/1)

There are few of these who look particularly well-handicapped but Clondaw Bisto is dropping in the weights and his lack of pace should see him appreciate this trip on a track placing less demands on speed. Trans Express was impressive when gaining a second course success last month. His best form has come over considerably shorter and there has been little to show he is ready for this longer trip. Present Times and Midnight Request are winners of their latest starts with the former looking the better treated if fit for his return. FORGETTHESMALLTALK was not far behind Midnight Request when noted putting in his best work at the finish and having allowed that rival first run on him. Alan King's charge has scope to improve and win races this winter and this looks a good place to start.