Almost Gold - 14:40 Exeter
Almost Gold got back on track when third in a deeper contest at Newbury earlier this month after six weeks off. He was quietly backed that day, too, doing well under the circumstances, sticking to the inner throughout in a race in which the other principals all raced wide. There should be more to come from him and he is preferred to Stop The World, who should relish this stiffer test of stamina, whilst Ballybough Nora also makes appeal.
For Good Measure - 16:20 Exeter
For Good Measure is handicapped to win over fences and had a nice prep run over the smaller obstacles, taking a step back in the right direction at this course last time, so it could be that it all clicks for him today. He's preferred to Dusky Lark, who's form last time is strong, and another well-treated one in Fortunate George.
Southfield Harvest - 17:25 Exeter
Southfield Harvest is bred to come into his own once tackling obstacles, being closely related to the unreliable but smart hurdler/chaser Southfield Theatre and the useful hurdler/chaser Southfield Vic, but he couldn't be in better hands and it would come as no surprise were he to land this on debut. Story of Friends fetched £72,000 after his point win and is entitled to step up on his Warwick run.