This analysis details all races scheduled at Exeter, proceeding in chronological order, and focusing on the TimeWise Master Top Two rated selections.

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12.40 Radmore & Tucker, Stihl Garden Machinery Novices’ Hurdle (2m 161y)

Rank	Horse	TimeWise Master Rating	Trainer	Jockey
1	Pioneer Pete	128	J & A J O’Neill	Jonjo O’Neill Jr
2	Kel Du Large (FR)	117	Mrs J Williams	Ciaran Gethings

Note: Pioneer Pete (6/4) and Kel Du Large (7/2) are identified as the TimeWise Master Top Two selections.

Recent Form and Comments

Pioneer Pete

• Recent Form: 23-2.
• Comments: A thrice-raced 5yo whose consistent form includes placed efforts in two Warwick bumpers and a Market Rasen maiden hurdle. These runs were all over 2m on good ground. He has solid claims.

Kel Du Large (FR)

• Recent Form: 111/.
• Comments: Absent for 621 days. His previous campaign (2023-24) included wins in two bumpers (one at Exeter and one at Listed level) and a junior hurdle. This contender is useful and unbeaten. He commands respect, assuming he returns to action in good shape. Trainer Mrs J Williams is operating at 100% W-R (1-7) over the last 14 days.

Spotlight Verdict

Provided he returns from a long layoff in good order, useful KEL DU LARGE could well maintain his unbeaten record. Pioneer Pete (second choice) is a solid contender, while rules debutants Hold The Serve and Lisbane Park add interest.

Race Statistics

• Age Groups (W-P-R): 4yo 4-4-35, 5yo 5-9-55, 6yo 1-1-10, 7yo 0-1-3.
• Fate of Favourites: 1111415121.
• Trainer Records (W-Pl-R): Dan Skelton 0-3-4, Joe Tizzard 0-2-2.

Assessment of Chances

Pioneer Pete

• Strengths: Possesses the highest Master Rating (128) and boasts consistent form from previous outings.
• Weaknesses: None explicitly noted for this level of competition, though needs to translate bumper/maiden form to win a Novices’ Hurdle (Class 3).
• Suitability: Good ground is suitable. Solid claims are mentioned.

Kel Du Large (FR)

• Strengths: Highly useful and unbeaten prior to his layoff. Trainer has a 100% strike rate recently.
• Weaknesses: Absence of 621 days. His current Master Rating (117) is significantly lower than Pioneer Pete’s (128).
• Suitability: Commands respect if fit, but fitness is the primary question.

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1.15 Radmore & Tucker, Stihl Garden Machinery “Challenger” Mares’ Handicap Hurdle (2m 2f 111y)

Rank	Horse	TimeWise Master Rating	Trainer	Jockey
1	Crystal Spring (IRE)	112	S Edmunds	Charlie Hammond
2	Analiese	105	Mel Rowley	Charlie Deutsch

Note: Crystal Spring (11/2) and Analiese (12/1) are identified as the TimeWise Master Top Two selections.

Recent Form and Comments

Crystal Spring (IRE)

• Recent Form: 35-231.
• Comments: Form figures are 231 since switching to hurdles. She most recently made all in a Huntingdon maiden (2m3f, good). She may build on that win and show further improvement and enters calculations. Trainer S Edmunds has a 60% W-R in the last 14 days.

Analiese

• Recent Form: 4144-.
• Comments: Had a record of 1-4 as a juvenile hurdler last season. She ran creditably in a Cheltenham handicap (2m1f) on her final outing. However, she goes into open company and is likely to need further progress to win this race.

Spotlight Verdict

Several runners remain open to further progress. DRAMATIC ENCORE, who has made a promising start to her hurdles career, is first choice ahead of bottomweight Don’t Tell Rosie then last-time scorers Hard Dealt and Crystal Spring.

Race Statistics

• Age Groups (W-P-R): 5yo 0-1-3, 6yo 1-0-3, 8yo 0-0-1. (Incomplete list provided).
• Fate of Favourites: Not provided.
• Trainer Records (W-Pl-R): Not provided.

Assessment of Chances

Crystal Spring (IRE)

• Strengths: Recent winner who is expected to improve further. Trainer operates effectively (60% W-R in last 14 days).
• Weaknesses: Steps up to a Handicap Hurdle in Class 4 company.
• Suitability: Enters calculations.

Analiese

• Strengths: Ran creditably in a handicap last season.
• Weaknesses: Returns from a 204-day absence. Needs further progress to win in open company.
• Suitability: Needs progress.

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1.50 ICL Conscious Of Our Impact ‘Future Stars’ Silver Bowl Novices’ Chase (3m 54y)

Rank	Horse	TimeWise Master Rating	Trainer	Jockey
1	Quebecois (FR)	140 (OR)	P Nicholls	Harry Cobden
2	Tiny Tetley	136 (OR)	P Hobbs & J White	Callum Pritchard

Note: Quebecois (5/4) and Tiny Tetley (5/1) are identified as the TimeWise Master Top Two selections.

Recent Form and Comments

Quebecois (FR)

• Recent Form: 12421-.
• Comments: Absent for 209 days. He secured a comfortable success in a novice handicap hurdle at Ayr (3m) last time. Top on ratings (140 OR). He should take well to chasing and is open to further progress. Trainer P Nicholls has a great record in this race.

Tiny Tetley

• Recent Form: 111-27.
• Comments: Has a hurdle record of 5-15, including two wins at Exeter. He came up short at Cheltenham last time and may have reached his ceiling over hurdles. He is worth his place in this field judged on ratings (136 OR) and is a half-brother to a chase winner.

Spotlight Verdict

There are profuse positives as regards QUEBECOIS who is taken to enhance his trainer’s excellent record in this contest. Western Knight, who may rate higher still this term, is second pick.

Race Statistics

• Age Groups (W-P-R): 5yo 1-2-6, 6yo 6-2-16, 7yo 2-1-12, 8yo 1-0-6, 9yo 0-0-1.
• Fate of Favourites: 113141111.
• Trainer Records (W-Pl-R): Paul Nicholls 5-0-7, Joe Tizzard 0-1-1.

Assessment of Chances

Quebecois (FR)

• Strengths: Top on ratings. Should excel at chasing. Trainer Nicholls boasts a fantastic record in this race.
• Weaknesses: Returns from a long absence (209 days).
• Suitability: Very strong credentials.

Tiny Tetley

• Strengths: Two prior wins at Exeter. Bred for chasing. Rated sufficiently high (136 OR).
• Weaknesses: Making chase debut. May have reached his ceiling over hurdles.
• Suitability: Worth his place in the field.

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2.25 BetMGM Haldon Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Grade 2) (2m 1f 109y)

Rank	Horse	TimeWise Master Rating	Trainer	Jockey
1	Thistle Ask (IRE)	160	D Skelton	Harry Skelton
2	Kalif Du Berlais (FR)	156	P Nicholls	Harry Cobden

Note: Kalif Du Berlais (11/8) and Thistle Ask (8/1) are identified as the TimeWise Master Top Two selections.

Recent Form and Comments

Thistle Ask (IRE)

• Recent Form: /21-11.
• Comments: Since switching to chasing, he has form figures of 2111. He secured emphatic wins recently at Kelso (2m1f) and Wetherby (2m3f) for his new stable. He is an improving contender. He runs turned out quickly (7 days) and is out of the handicap.

Kalif Du Berlais (FR)

• Recent Form: F1141-.
• Comments: Absent for 216 days. Last seen making all in a Grade 1 novice chase at Aintree. His record over fences is 3-5. He is the type to progress further and become a plausible Champion Chase contender.

Spotlight Verdict

Productive 5yo KALIF DU BERLAIS (nap) is taken to defy top weight and confirm that he’s going to prove a major force in open company at about 2m this season. Last year’s winner JPR One is feared most, ahead of Martator.

Race Statistics

• Age Groups (W-P-R): 5yo 0-1-2, 6yo 4-3-13, 7yo 3-4-21, 8yo 1-2-15, 9yo 1-2-9, 10yo 1-1-3, 11yo 0-0-1.
• Fate of Favourites: 1212112422.
• Trainer Records (W-Pl-R): Paul Nicholls 4-6-14, Joe Tizzard 2-0-5, Venetia Williams 0-1-2.

Assessment of Chances

Thistle Ask (IRE)

• Strengths: Highly impressive recent form over fences (2111). Is an improving contender. Highest Master Rating (160).
• Weaknesses: Out of the handicap. Turned out quickly (7 days) and facing a significant rise in grade (Grade 2).
• Suitability: Potential to run well if handling the quick turnaround and class rise.

Kalif Du Berlais (FR)

• Strengths: Grade 1 winner, taking 3-5 record over fences. Expected to progress. Trainer P Nicholls has a strong record here.
• Weaknesses: Defying top weight (11st 12lb). Returns from a seven-month break (216 days).
• Suitability: Taken to defy top weight and is the NAP selection.

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3.00 Oddschecker Handicap Hurdle (2m 161y)

Rank	Horse	TimeWise Master Rating	Trainer	Jockey
1	Haas Boy (FR)	131	C Williams	Harry Cobden
2	Jet Of Dreams (IRE)	112	W Greatrex	Will Featherstone (7)

Note: Haas Boy (11/2) and Jet Of Dreams (8/1) are identified as the TimeWise Master Top Two selections.

Recent Form and Comments

Haas Boy (FR)

• Recent Form: 383P-1.
• Comments: Won a four-runner 2m chase at Newton Abbot last month on stable debut with first-time cheekpieces. He is 6lb higher switching back to hurdles but retains plenty of handicapping scope judged on his peak RPRs from 2022-2024.

Jet Of Dreams (IRE)

• Recent Form: 223413.
• Comments: A five-time chase winner (2m-2m2f). He was unable to exploit a lower mark on his belated handicap hurdle debut last month at Kempton, despite losing a shoe. He remains of interest unless conditions slow significantly. Trainer W Greatrex has a 100% W-R in the last 14 days.

Spotlight Verdict

A win for Him Malaya (next best) on his second start back wouldn’t be without precedent, and Haas Boy retains historic handicapping scope despite his 6lb re-raise. The eye is nevertheless drawn to NOT SO SOBERS, not beaten far on his recent novice return and starting life in handicaps on a realistic mark against largely more exposed opposition. Ugo Bingo (newly proven around this venue), Oakley’s Way (if jumping better) and Chicago Storm (following a Flat pipe-opener) round off an abundant shortlist.

Race Statistics

• Age Groups (W-P-R): 3yo 0-0-1, 4yo 0-1-10, 5yo 3-5-18, 6yo 2-5-18, 7yo 0-0-6, 8yo 0-1-6, 9yo 0-0-3, 10yo 0-0-1.
• Fate of Favourites: 04252.
• Trainer Records (W-Pl-R): Jimmy Frost 1-0-2, Stuart Kittow 1-0-1, Evan Williams 0-1-2.

Assessment of Chances

Haas Boy (FR)

• Strengths: Highest Master Rating (131). Retains good handicapping scope based on historical RPRs. Recent winner (chase).
• Weaknesses: Switches back to hurdles, carrying a 6lb rise.
• Suitability: Respected for retaining scope.

Jet Of Dreams (IRE)

• Strengths: Low hurdle mark due to five previous chase wins. Trainer is in 100% W-R form.
• Weaknesses: Disappointing hurdles debut recently.
• Suitability: Remains of interest.

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3.35 Oddschecker ‘Challenger’ Stayers’ Handicap Chase (3m 54y)

Rank	Horse	TimeWise Master Rating	Trainer	Jockey
1	Theonewedreamof (IRE)	135	D Skelton	Harry Skelton
2	Village Master (IRE)	132	W Greatrex	Sean Bowen

Note: Theonewedreamof (3/1) and Village Master (4/1) are identified as the TimeWise Master Top Two selections.

Recent Form and Comments

Theonewedreamof (IRE)

• Recent Form: 1454-2.
• Comments: Successful up to 2m6f previously. Ran well on stable/seasonal debut, finishing clear second at Chepstow (2m3f). Warrants respect off the same mark back up in distance, although this is his first attempt at 3m. Expected to do well this season.

Village Master (IRE)

• Recent Form: -11441.
• Comments: Won at Kempton (3m) recently after further wind surgery. Very productive, taking his chase record to 9-13. He bounced back from two defeats with that recent win and enters calculations. Trainer W Greatrex has a 100% W-R in the last 14 days.

Spotlight Verdict

Chepstow runner-up THEONEWEDREAMOF could do well for the Skeltons this season and she is taken to go one better. Jupiter Allen (second choice) and Gyenyame are interesting back down in class and returned to Exeter, while a few others also have possibilities.

Race Statistics

• Age Groups (W-P-R): 5yo 0-0-2, 6yo 0-3-20, 7yo 3-9-30, 8yo 5-1-32, 9yo 0-5-18, 10yo 2-1-5, 11yo 0-0-3, 12yo 0-0-3.
• Fate of Favourites: PP3P1114632.
• Trainer Records (W-Pl-R): David Pipe 1-0-8, Jonjo & A J O’Neill 0-1-1, Robert Walford 0-3-9.

Assessment of Chances

Theonewedreamof (IRE)

• Strengths: Solid seasonal debut performance. Contesting off the same mark. Backed by the Skeltons to go well this season.
• Weaknesses: Untried at 3m.
• Suitability: Taken to go one better.

Village Master (IRE)

• Strengths: Recent winner at 3m following wind surgery. Highly productive chase record (9-13). Trainer is in 100% W-R form.
• Weaknesses: None explicit, having just bounced back to winning ways.
• Suitability: Enters calculations.

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4.10 Invest In Gold With AU Bullion Handicap Hurdle (2m 7f 25y)

Rank	Horse	TimeWise Master Rating	Trainer	Jockey
1	Twist Of Fatecatch (FR)	116	N Mulholland	Conor O’Farrell
2	Axel Bleue	115	M Bowen	Sean Bowen

Note: Axel Bleue (7/1) and Twist Of Fatecatch (10/1) are identified as the TimeWise Master Top Two selections.

Recent Form and Comments

Twist Of Fatecatch (FR)

• Recent Form: 21-325.
• Comments: Has been competitive in all five hurdles races. She easily won a 2m3f maiden and successfully saw out the new trip of 2m7f in June. She is clearly capable of having a part to play. Trainer N Mulholland has a 78% W-R in the last 14 days.

Axel Bleue

• Recent Form: 112122.
• Comments: Point and dual bumper winner. Although beaten at shortish odds in two 2m7f novices, he ran well and looks sure to give his running now entering handicap company.

Spotlight Verdict

This looks tricky. A chance is taken on LOKI’S MISCHIEF who is totally unexposed at this trip and the booking of Cobden bodes well. Jack Sprat won’t be far away with a repeat of his second at Bangor and Axel Bleue brings a consistent profile into handicaps.

Race Statistics

• Age Groups, Fate of Favourites, Trainer Records: Not provided in the source material for this race.

Assessment of Chances

Twist Of Fatecatch (FR)

• Strengths: Consistent performance across five hurdles runs. Proven at the distance. Trainer N Mulholland is in excellent recent form (78% W-R).
• Weaknesses: None explicitly noted, but needs to prove she can win a handicap at this level.
• Suitability: Capable of having a part to play.

Axel Bleue

• Strengths: Brings a consistent profile into handicaps. Proven winner in point and bumper company. Has performed well in novices at this distance.
• Weaknesses: None explicit.
• Suitability: Sure to give his running.