Jump Racing ~ Friday 7th December

[BillyHills]

1.30 Exeter: Axminster Carpets Devon Marathon Handicap Chase (Class 3) (4m) This stiff track at Exeter in soft ground is going to be very testing for these horses and the four miles will be new territory for some. I fancy taking on the fav Desperate Dex off his new mark and my two against the field are Ammunition who loses the headgear today and the top weight Our Island who wears a visor for the first time. Both horses will need plenty of encouragement from the saddle but they do stay the trip and act on the ground and jump well. Selections: 2pts Ammunition 5/1 William Hill 1pt Our Island 8/1 Paddy Power Full Preview; http://www.punterslounge.com/exeter-betting-ntd-has-the-ammunition-to-take-devon-marathon-at-exeter

[Lodge]

Re: Jump Racing ~ Friday 7th December 3.30 - Sandown - Able Deputy @ 13/2 PaddyPower Competitive novice hurdle to round off the card at Sandown and while my selection Able Deputy has a little to find with the favourite Tanerko Emery it would certainly not be a surprise to see him reverse that form. The race in question was his seasonal re-appearance at Cheltenham last month and he travelled excellently for a very long way before weakening in the run in to finish a 14L 5th. He certainly should strip fitter for that run tomorrow and is also aided by the return of Jason Maguire onboard. Yard's horses running well at the minute and there is certainly more to come from this 5yo.