 THE MODEL KINGDOM is unbeaten in three starts under National Hunt rules. She made a successful hurdles debut at Tipperary last month, scoring in a two-mile contest for mares by over three lengths. Noel Meade's runner is taking a big step up in class here but she looks to have the ability to do so successfully. This may be a stepping stone towards the highest level for this exciting novice. Selection: The Model Kingdom @ SP with Sky Bet 1.50 Exeter – Betway 'Challenger' Mares' Handicap Hurdle (2m 5½f) On her most recent outing – and her first appearance since having wind surgery – MULBERRY HILL prevailed at Carlisle in a 2m 4f handicap hurdle. The handicapper has put her up just 3lb for that win, which keeps the mare off a workable mark. The two-time hurdles winner will be conceding weight to the rest of the field here but now she is over her breathing issues and there is likely to be more to come from Fergal O'Brien's runner. Selection: Mulberry Hill @ SP with Sky Bet 2.05 Down Royal – WKD Hurdle (Grade 2, 2m 1f) Stablemates PIED PIPER and Fil Dor were two of the leading novice hurdlers last season and Gordon Elliott's charges are both likely to be in contention for some of the biggest prizes in this campaign. Pied Piper has already had the benefit of a run this season. He prevailed at Cheltenham last mont){kind=link}
Predictions and analysis for Friday’s ITV Racing from Exeter and Down Royal, plus a free bets offer to back our selections with
The ITV Racing cameras are at Exeter and Down Royal on Friday, in what marks a rare appearance on terrestrial television in the UK for both courses.
The broadcast is on ITV4 from 1.10 to 4.00pm. Our expert has predictions for all seven races, the highlight of which is the Haldon Gold Cup at 3.35.
Enda McElhinney has recommendations for all seven races ITV is broadcasting on Friday. You can read the analysis behind his selections below.
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