2:10 Exeter Tips

Has six chasing wins to his name including one over course and distance. On a reasonable enough mark to add to that here.

Both of Saint Cyr De Pail's wins have come at Exeter. Although his latest win was on heavy, his previous win was on good, so the present going should be fine for him. He was made too much use of last time on heavy at Wincanton and faded. Should confirm earlier form with 2nd-placed Valirann Gold on ten pounds worse terms, as he was heavily eased on the run-in. A first-time tongue strap may help as well.

Valirann Gold, 9yo distance winner, has run this testing track well on most occasions he has raced here. He was a winner on heavy ground in the past, but his best runs in the last five starts have been on good to soft. Three of his last four starts were in Class 4, and back in Class 5 today will be calmer waters. He was behind Saint Cyr Pail here three starts ago, and on today’s weights could reverse that form, which could be enough. His last two starts were 2m at Taunton when it was too sharp for him, and last time the ground was bottomless and he went hard early. Gavin Sheehan is an interesting booking, having won on him before. He can be a monkey at times but will also never give up when asked for more. 20/1 offers EW value in this moderate contest.