TODAY'S TIPS (FRIDAY)

13:10 WARWICK

The old saying 'never back the favourite in a three horse race' often proves to be true but on this occasion we're hoping it's not a complete science.

Deafening Silence has the best recent form and hails from one of the UK's top yards so it's hard to look elsewhere.

If Hillcrest was anywhere near his best he'd have serious claims but he's been a shadow of his former self.

Destroytheevidence was o an upward curve but failed to deliver last time out and will need to return to form to stop the selection.

DEAFENING SILENCE (WIN)

14:00 EXETER

A case could easily be made for at least half of the field yet South Omo Zone looks the one to side with. The seven-year-old returned from over a year on the sidelines and made an impressive start of new trainer Olly Murphy. Lightly raced and with plenty of room to improve he could finish ahead of the likes of Kap Vert and Mythical Moon.

SOUTH OMO ZONE (WIN)

14:30 EXETER

As Paul Nicholls only runner of the day Largy Poet demands a tonne of respect. With a solid course record he will appreciate a return to this venue on what is his chasing debut. If he produces additional improvement for tackling the larger obstacles he makes appeal.

Last time out victor Alcedo is more than capable of claiming back to back wins and should be the one to claim victory if the selection falters.

LARGY POET (WIN)

written by Rory Paddock