15:53 Exeter

Sunday 22 November 2020

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racingtv.com/freemonth Handicap Hurdle (Div 2)

Off time: 15:53 | Winning time: 5m 48.98s

Kingsmill Gin²⁵⁰

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: Bryan Carver⁽³⁾| T: Miss J Du Plessis| OR: 97

16/1

Took a step forward when 12½ lengths third of 8 in 19f Taunton novice when last seen in March, but another jolt of improvement needed on this first foray into handicaps.

Form: 033-

Freddy Fanatapan²⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 11-10| J: R Johnson| T: W S Kittow| OR: 95

7/2

Mixed bag since his successful return/handicap debut at Uttoxeter (20f) in July but might have gone close without a mistake 2 out at Chepstow last time. One to consider.

Form: 9-15684

Arctic Footprint¹²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-9| J: Joe Anderson⁽⁷⁾| T: C J Down| OR: 94

28/1

Has done most of her racing here, running well in a couple of mares' events last season. Never going well on return at Hereford 12 days ago.

Form: 8/7420-P

Hepburn^b,t²⁷⁶

Age: 7| Weight: 11-8| J: James Bowen| T: A Stronge| OR: 93

28/1

Maiden who was pulled up in a handicap chase at Sedgefield when last seen and might need this first run for 9 months.

Form: 333/44P-

The Darley Lama^b1²⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 11-7| J: Cillin Leonard⁽⁷⁾| T: Dr R D P Newland| OR: 92| BF

16/5

Modest in bumpers but shaped with some encouragement in novice hurdles for previous yard and may have needed the run when a beaten favourite at Plumpton for new stable. Blinkers go on.

Form: 33-P775

After The Fox⁴⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: C Gethings| T: Mrs J Williams| OR: 89

11/1

Fared a bit better on third run over hurdles here last month but handicapper has taken no chances.

Form: 286-76

Flou Artsistique^b1¹²

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: David Noonan| T: D Pipe| OR: 89

12/1

From a good family but it's been a struggle for him for this yard so far, never dangerous after a wind op on return at Hereford recently (not unbacked). Down another 3 lb and new headgear goes on.

Form: 48700-8

Light Flicker²³

Age: 8| Weight: 11-2| J: David England| T: R Potter| OR: 87

9/2

Point winner but yet to show much under Rules, well held when backed at long odds in similar event at Uttoxeter (2m) last time.

Form: 2F1/3-90

Out By Six³³

Age: 6| Weight: 11-0| J: Dave Crosse| T: J G M O'Shea| OR: 85

50/1

Signs of a little ability but his mark has taken a hit after his effort in a useful event for new yard here last month. Steps up in trip for handicap debut.

Form: 59-695

Thirsty Farmer^t1⁵²

Age: 6| Weight: 10-12| J: Lorcan Williams⁽³⁾| T: R G Hawker| OR: 83

33/1

Yet to show anything, shaping like he might even have had some sort of problem on handicap debut at Ffos Las 7 weeks ago. Tongue tie on as he goes up markedly in trip.

Form: P-88P

Kalabee¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 10-10| J: Archie Bellamy⁽⁷⁾| T: Kieran Burke| OR: 81

13/2

Showed his first real form, though also some temperament, when third in staying handicap hurdle at Fontwell 16 days ago (hung badly left and saddle slipped late on).

Form: 890-6P3

Darsi Rose^p¹³

Age: 7| Weight: 10-5| J: Page Fuller| T: L Hurley| OR: 76

16/1

Has shown a bit more in 2 runs this season though he'll find weaker races than this.

Form: 68PP-U4

Non-Runners

Mystic Court¹⁰

Weight: 11-11| Age: 7

T: Nick Mitchell J: Harry Kimber

Berboru¹⁰

Weight: 11-1| Age: 8

T: F Brennan J: Thomas Bellamy

Forecasts

The Darley Lama (16/5), Freddy Fanatapan (7/2), Light Flicker (9/2), Kalabee (13/2), Mystic Court (7/1), After The Fox (11/1), Flou Artsistique (12/1), Berboru (16/1), Kingsmill Gin (16/1), Darsi Rose (16/1), Arctic Footprint (28/1), Hepburn (28/1), Thirsty Farmer (33/1), Out By Six (50/1)

It could be worth giving THE DARLEY LAMA another chance in the hope he can build on his Plumpton run, his first for 10 weeks, when starting out for Richard Newland. He's been dropped another 3 lb and has sterner headgear on now. Mystic Court and Freddy Fanatapan are also considered, while Flou Artsistique could yet come good.