If we are lucky then owner J P McManus is in for a good afternoon at Exeter this Friday, starting in the maiden hurdle where a lot more is expected from Limier d’Arthel ahead of the 1.40pm.
Formerly in the hands of Emmanuel Clayeux in France, he won his second bumper with ease at Moulins by nine lengths and was then sold on privately and sent on to the Philip Hobbs and Johnson White stable in Somerset.
A 9/2 chance on his first start in over nine months, we learned absolutely nothing about the five-year-old at Huntingdon when he fell at the first, but I refuse to believe that is as good as he gets.
A first-time hood is added this afternoon to help him focus, and if he puts in a clear round he might prove too good for Amatchmadeinheaven who is one of the more interesting alternatives.
Daily Sport Recommended Bet 1pt Win Limier d’Arthel 1.40pm Exeter 3/1 bet365