N.H. racing at Exeter and Market Rasen

the two jumps meetings in the U.K. today offer only modest sport, but the 3 mile handicap hurdle at Exeter at 16.40 CET looks very open. Top-weight Raslan (David Pipe/ Timmy Murphy) has only raced once in the past year, but if anywhere near his 2007 form, when he was a CD winner, would have a good chance now. Ex-German Swordsman (Chris Gordon/ Colin Bolger) has also not won since 2007, but could be dangerous on his latest Ascot running, while Haar and Might as Well, both of whose trainers are doubly reprsented, are obvious threats on current form. The 3 3/4 mile handicap chase at 16.10 looks between Present M´Lord (Sue Alner/ Daryl Jacob), runner-up this CD last time, and Presenting Express (Emma Lavelle/ Jack Doyle). At Market Rasen, Alan King and Robert Thornton can win the first two races with Sassanias at 15.00 and Pagano half an hour later; the latter has been very frustrating this season and fell at the first last time as favourite last time. The 2 1/2 mile handicap cha se at 16.30 can go to Mizen Raven (Tim Vaughan/ Richard Johnson), runner-up at Ascot last time.

Betting forecast:
1. Race: Beverly Hill Billy - Moon Bear - Freddy`S Star
2. Race: Vodka Brook - Gentle Ranger - Bushwacker
3. Race: Mister Apple`S - Presenting Express - Present M`Lord
4. Race: Might As Well - Haar - Bugsy`S Boy
5. Race: Jigsaw Dancer - Fit To Drive - Sea Saffron
6. Race: Oopsmylord - Shillingstone - Coombe Hill
7. Race: Russian Song - Willofhisown - Doctor Foxtrot