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Originally Posted by Seen
4.50 Exeter
A tricky novice hurdle to get a handle on, but I like the look of P Nicholls' 2nd string BUMP IN THE NIGHT - showed promise on hurdling debut when 2nd here 15 months ago, been off since due to knee injury. A nice-looking type, there's every chance he might be given an easy ride today but he's certainly got ability and if he's ready he should go well. He ideally needs further but track and going will compensate.
The market near the off might tell if he's fit today, could shorten or drift dramatically. 13.0 at the mo.
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4.50 Exeter
1st 5 Diamond Brook (IRE) 2-1 F
2nd 3 Bump In The Night 8-1
3rd 8 King Billy 9-1
BUMP IN THE NIGHT ran a nice race, was booked for 3rd when the 2ndfav fell at the last, so he moved up to 2nd. It's fair to say he might well have won (albeit a lucky winner) had he not been ridden as a non-trier (held up last early) - especially as the winner is a total dog and wouldn't have fancied a battle.