In the 2m 7f handicap hurdle at Exeter today (2.00), Exod’ela appeals each-way at 10/1 now reunited with Gavin Sheehan.
Since opening his account over the obstacles at Ludlow in February of last year this Jamie Snowdon trained seven-year-old has posted some solid efforts in defeat.
They include when a 3 1/2 length fifth of 19 to Captain Tom Cat in a competitive class 3 at Cheltenham in October off a mark of 125.
Exod’ela also ran well three starts back in a class 3 on heavy ground at Bangor-on-Dee when keeping on gamely to finish a length runner-up to Robin Gold off the same rating.
The winner, to whom he was conceding 9lb, went on to finish a decent third next time up in a Listed affair at Sandown off an official rating of 122 and the pair pulled 23 lengths clear of the third home.
That gives the form a solid look in relation to this class 4 affair and Exod’ela is able to race in it off a reduced rating of 120.
It gives him a big shout at the weights if bouncing back from two below par efforts now fitted with blinkers for the fist time.
Another plus is that Sheehan, who rode him in his aforementioned race at Bangor, is now back in the plate as he has won once and been placed twice on six starts on him.
Daily Sport recommended bet: 2pts each-way Exod’ela (10/1 bet365 – BOG)