16:05 Exeter

Tuesday 1 January 2019

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David Lewis Steam Coal Maiden Open NH Flat Race

Off time: 16:05 | Winning time: 4m 7.95s

Endless Flight²⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 11-5| J: Lucy Gardner⁽³⁾| T: Mrs S Gardner

8/1

Creditable third in another Bumper at Chepstow last time but will need to settle a bit better to fulfil his potential.

Form: 35-3

Gibb Hill⁶³

Age: 5| Weight: 11-5| J: Sean Houlihan⁽³⁾| T: R H Buckler

50/1

No promise at big prices on various ground in three bumpers to date and easily passed over in the finale.

Form: 5-07

Kalooki³⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 11-5| J: M G Nolan| T: P Hobbs & J White

9/2

Took a big step forward from debut when third at Ascot in November and although that form has taken a few knocks he still commands plenty of respect here.

Form: 03

Mister Timmytucks

Age: 6| Weight: 11-5| J: Bryony Frost| T: P F Nicholls

2/1

Fourth foal and a full brother to Master Tommytucker who created a big impression at this venue last winter. Yard continue in fine form and interesting to see what the market makes of his chance.

Form:

New Age Dawning³²⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 11-5| J: T Scudamore| T: D Pipe

5/2

Runner up in a Point-to-point last winter and has joined a top yard under rules though that form has taken a few knocks. Half-brother Higgs won over hurdles.

Form: 2-

Rufio³⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-5| J: S Bowen| T: H Fry| BF

7/2

Stable have unleashed some smart types in the Bumper division this term and he has well backed to win on debut but his third needs improving on and the form has been let down since.

Form: 3

Rupert Valentino²⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-5| J: Rex Dingle⁽⁷⁾| T: Miss J Du Plessis

40/1

Stepped up on debut when mid division at 100/1 in similar event here last month. More needed and this could be a stronger contest.

Form: 0-7

Queen Of The Court²⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 10-12| J: Nick Scholfield| T: J G Cann

28/1

Point-to-point winner last year. Showed ability on Bumper debut but probably needs more time and a longer trip in due course.

Form: 2-P19

Poet's Reflection

Age: 4| Weight: 10-0| J: James Best| T: Miss L Blackford

50/1

Fifth foal of an unraced dam and trainer not associated with first time winners in this sphere. Easy to look elsewhere.

Form:

Non-Runners

Big Boy Blues

Weight: 11-5| Age: 6

T: Nick Mitchell J: Thomas Bellamy

Forecasts

Mister Timmytucks (2/1), New Age Dawning (5/2), Rufio (7/2), Kalooki (9/2), Endless Flight (8/1), Big Boy Blues (16/1), Queen Of The Court (28/1), Rupert Valentino (40/1), Poet's Reflection (50/1), Gibb Hill (50/1)

MISTER TIMMYTUCKS makes plenty of appeal on paper and with the stable continuing to bang in the winners he looks the safest option in a race where as usual the market will prove a guide. Kalooki sets the standard of those with experience under rules while Rufio is clearly thought capable of better judged on the market move for him on debut.