Taunton Races & Results 1 Saturday 18th January 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Taunton Races & Results Tomform Saturday 18th January 2025

There were 44 Races on Saturday 18th January 2025 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Navan, 7 races at Haydock, 7 races at Ascot, 7 races at Taunton, 9 races at Wolverhampton, 7 races at Lingfield, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 18th January 2025

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

12:55 Taunton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Weight
11 1st (11) (10/3 -122%) Just A Rose	3.333333 10/3(-122%)	(11) Just A Rose 10/3, Won sole start in points (Dec 2023) and she's a hurdling debutante to note for top stable. Bought for £175,000 soon after winning point debut in December 2023; makes rules debut.
3 2nd (3) (16/1 +0%) Five Quarters	16 16/1(+0%)	(3) Five Quarters 16/1, €13,000 3-y-o, 25,000 gns 4-y-o, Shantou gelding. Dam, little impact in bumpers/failed to complete sole start over hurdles, half-sister to very smart hurdler (stayed 3m) Clondaw Warrior. Runner-up sole start in points (Dec 1). Second in a maiden point on last month's debut; faces a tougher assignment here.
8 3rd (8) (16/1 -33%) Seymourjohn	16 16/1(-33%)	(8) Seymourjohn 16/1, Off mark in points at fourth attempt but couldn't make that experience count switched to Rules when second in 3-runner bumper at Exeter in November. More needed now switching to hurdles. Maiden point winner; well-held second of three in Exeter on rules debut in November.
9 4th (9) (11/2 +8%) Stone's Throw	5.5 11/2(+8%)	(9) Stone's Throw 11/2, Debut bumper winner for Paul Webber. Failed to progress from an encouraging hurdling debut when fourth in 14-runner novice at Uttoxeter (15.8f, heavy) 19 days ago, but remains with potential now stepping up in trip. Fair form when making the frame on both hurdling starts; ought to be in the shake-up here.
7 5th (7) (7/1 -27%) Roman Roy	7 7/1(-27%)	(7) Roman Roy 7/1, Promise in a couple of bumpers last winter and only modest form so far in novice hurdles at Plumpton, his finishing effort lacking when turned over at short odds in 4-runner novice at Plumpton in November. Since had a breathing operation. Turned over at skinny odds in two Plumpton hurdles in autumn; had wind op since.
10 6th (10) (250/1 -150%) Clashmore Banter	250 250/1(-150%)	(10) Clashmore Banter 250/1, Unpromising in Irish points and makes little appeal on this switch to Rules. Second on Irish point debut but her other three runs in that sphere were not encouraging.
6 7th (6) (5/4 +55%) Noahsgreatrainbow	1.25 5/4(+55%)	(6) Noahsgreatrainbow 5/4, Made a likeable winning debut in bumper at Wincanton on Boxing Day and ran a fine race when second in listed contest at Newbury in February. However, rather worryingly was found to have bled on Sandown hurdle debut. Should be capable of much better. Useful in bumpers last season and had excuse (bled) when disappointing on hurdle debut.
12 8th (12) (250/1 -150%) Lyness Dancer	250 250/1(-150%)	(12) Lyness Dancer 250/1, Behind both starts in point bumpers and well held in bumper/novice hurdle under Rules. Well beaten on both starts under rules (bumper/2m4f hurdle) and can't be recommended.
1 \|U\| (1) (33/1 -106%) Aeroplane Blonde	33 33/1(-106%)	(1) Aeroplane Blonde 33/1, Improved on debut form in a first-time hood when ninth of 14 in bumper (80/1) at Cheltenham (16.4f, good) 84 days ago. Should have a future over hurdles. Displayed minor promise in both bumpers but probably best watched on rules debut.
4 \|PU\| (4) (150/1 -50%) Grand Sabre	150 150/1(-50%)	(4) Grand Sabre 150/1, No great shakes in a couple of bumpers and has offered little both starts over hurdles. A well-beaten 200-1 shot on his first two hurdling starts (2m/2m3f).
5 \|PU\| (5) (150/1 -50%) Granemore Road	150 150/1(-50%)	(5) Granemore Road 150/1, Pulled up both starts in points but hinted at ability on Warwick hurdling debut 58 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Shaped with promise before weakening on rules debut; not ruled out each-way.
2 \|PU\| (2) (300/1 -50%) Eric Gorcombe	300 300/1(-50%)	(2) Eric Gorcombe 300/1, No show in points and was pulled up on Exeter hurdling debut 17 days ago. Pulled up when 200-1 for recent rules debut.

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12:55 Taunton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

JUST A ROSE was the ready winner of her solitary appearance in a point-to-point and having subsequently changed hands for 175,000 pounds, she is an obvious starting point on her debut for the powerful Paul Nicholls yard. The betting should be informative, however, and any notable support for the likes of Noahsgreatrainbow, Roman Roy and Stone's Throw could prove to be significant given they all have previous Rules/hurdles experience to draw upon.

STONE'S THROW has shaped with promise on both hurdle starts to date and, with the step up in trip promising to trigger improvement, he's taken to make it third time lucky in this sphere. Just A Rose is a noteworthy Rules newcomer having joined Paul Nicholls after winning her sole outing in points, with Noahsgreatrainbow surely capable of appreciably better based on his bumper form.

Another chance is readily given to NOAHSGREATRAINBOW, who flopped on his hurdle debut but looked promising in bumpers last season.

13:30 Taunton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Weight
8 1st (8) (15/2 +17%) Northern Air	7.5 15/2(+17%)	(8) Northern Air 15/2, Point winner and a couple of promising efforts over hurdles at Wincanton and Ayr. Not so good at Lingfield 6 weeks ago and has had a breathing operation since. Now tongue tied and suspect we'll see the best of her when upped in trip. Plenty of ability and has had wind surgery since failing to give her running last time.
2 2nd (2) (25/1 -257%) Future Fortune	25 25/1(-257%)	(2) Future Fortune 25/1, Made a winning debut in bumper at Hereford in October 2023 but she came in a well-held fourth on her hurdling bow at Huntingdon in November when gambled on. Likely to leave that form behind in time but this assignment demands a significant step forward. Bumper winner; disappointing on hurdling debut but only 13-8 and can do better.
5 3rd (5) (10/11 +55%) Jena D'oudairies	0.909091 10/11(+55%)	(5) Jena D'oudairies 10/11, Fair bumper winner here in April and ran to a similar level sent hurdling having had a breathing operation at Wincanton on Boxing Day. Entitled to progress and big run expected. Won her bumper here and was clear of the rest when second in a Wincanton novice.
4 4th (4) (3/1 0%) I've Madeupmymind	3 3/1(0%)	(4) I've Madeupmymind 3/1, Showed promise in bumpers and plenty when third in well-run novice hurdle at Hereford last month having been well backed. That has the look of a decent contest and she should improve. Leading claims under 7 lb conditional down in trip. Too free over further at Hereford last time; returns to 2m and has each-way claims.
6 5th (6) (150/1 -50%) Loud And Proud	150 150/1(-50%)	(6) Loud And Proud 150/1, Winless following 8 attempts between the flags and safely held both starts over hurdles to date. Tailed off in both her hurdles, last time finishing behind Jena d'Oudairies.
12 6th (12) (33/1 -136%) Zarhanya	33 33/1(-136%)	(12) Zarhanya 33/1, Built on Cheltenham bumper debut promise when third at Market Rasen first time up over hurdles, but not so good at Southwell since. Might be one for handicaps. Tongue tie goes on. First two runs were promising and the return of headgear looks favourable.
7 7th (7) (300/1 -200%) Majestic Mia	300 300/1(-200%)	(7) Majestic Mia 300/1, Fell in point in Ireland and well beaten on hurdles debut at Ludlow last month. Down in trip. 50-1 for hurdling debut at Ludlow and dropped out tamely.
3 8th (3) (300/1 -200%) Gemi Cat	300 300/1(-200%)	(3) Gemi Cat 300/1, Little promise in 2 runs over hurdles, jumping poorly. Dropped in trip. Pulled up and tailed off in her two runs and was held back by her jumping; opposable.
10 9th (10) (16/1 -129%) Rubymurree	16 16/1(-129%)	(10) Rubymurree 16/1, Milan mare out of a bumper/2¼m hurdle winner. Worth a second look in the betting. The only runner who lacks experience but she's in a good yard; market helpful.
11 \|U\| (11) (25/1 -25%) Seas The Day	25 25/1(-25%)	(11) Seas The Day 25/1, Bred for the job but ran below the form of her brace of seconds in bumpers sent hurdling after 9 months off at Uttoxeter in November. Hard to fancy. Second in bumpers but was tailed off on switch to hurdling at Uttoxeter.
9 10th (9) (300/1 -200%) Pretty Punctual	300 300/1(-200%)	(9) Pretty Punctual 300/1, Well beaten in Catterick bumper last month and likely to need more time and further now jumping. Half-sister to Any Second Now but went off 66-1 for a Catterick bumper and finished last..
1 \|PU\| (1) (100/1 -203%) Cyclonic	100 100/1(-203%)	(1) Cyclonic 100/1, Well bred but just modest form in bumpers and sold from Tom Weston for only £5,000 in May. Minor bumper form for Tom Weston and changed hands for £5,000.

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13:30 Taunton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

The winner of a course bumper in April, JENA D'OUDAIRIES was a respectable second on her hurdles debut/first start post-wind surgery at Wincanton on Boxing Day. This looks no tougher and she can go one place better. Northern Air, a costly recruit after winning a point-to-point in November 2023, is open to progression having also had a wind problem addressed since struggling at Lingfield. Rubymurree is a notable debutant to monitor in the betting.

I'VE MADEUPMYMIND made a promising start over hurdles at Hereford last month and is just preferred to Jena d'Oudairies, who returns to the scene of her bumper win having looked in need of the experience at Wincanton on her first crack hurdling.

A few with chances but JENA D'OUDAIRIES has the most compelling form credentials and perhaps the least to prove.

14:05 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Weight
1 1st (1) (22/1 -120%) Jesuila Des Mottes	22 22/1(-120%)	(1) Jesuila Des Mottes 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden who recorded a creditable third of 11 in novice hurdle at Southwell (20.4f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Much respected now going into handicaps. Makes her handicap debut but it's not hard to think she can raise her game over 3m+.
2 2nd (2) (7/4 +71%) Badbury Rings	1.75 7/4(+71%)	(2) Badbury Rings 7/4, Lightly-raced sort who advanced his form on his handicap bow when third of 15 over C&D (good) 37 days ago. Open to further progress. Likely player. Up to 3m for handicap debut here (good; 25-1) and came 9l third of 15 from off the pace.
5 3rd (5) (18/1 -13%) Babatunde	18 18/1(-13%)	(5) Babatunde 18/1, Purchased for £50,000 after finishing third in an Irish point last spring. Only minor promise over hurdles in recent months but handicaps may see him in a better light stepped back up in distance. Beaten 26l, 46l and 31l in his three maiden hurdles (2m6f, 2m4f and 2m3f); handicap debut.
8 4th (8) (9/1 +36%) Talkingtothemoon	9 9/1(+36%)	(8) Talkingtothemoon 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden sort who has been off for 22 months since coming in eighth in novice hurdle at Chepstow (19.4f). Tongue strap on for his handicap hurdle debut with his fitness to prove. 671 days off and is tongue tied for handicap debut over a new trip; worth a market check.
6 5th (6) (5/2 +29%) Honey Jack	2.5 5/2(+29%)	(6) Honey Jack 5/2, Took a step forward when getting off the mark in 10-runner handicap hurdle over C&D (good to soft) 51 days ago. Up 6 lb but he can go well again. Favourite in C&D handicap (good to soft) in November and registered a clearcut win.
12 6th (12) (33/1 +0%) Kintaro	33 33/1(+0%)	(12) Kintaro 33/1, Running well when fell 2 out in handicap hurdle here (19f, good to soft) 51 days ago. Up in trip and enters calculations in his bid for a breakthrough success. 0-18 after falling two out in 2m3f handicap here, when minor honours looked a stretch.
3 7th (3) (11/1 -83%) Ellerton	11 11/1(-83%)	(3) Ellerton 11/1, Fairly useful on Flat (stays 1¾m) and went close without winning over hurdles for Syd Hosie. Caught the eye for his new yard under a patient ride when fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Wincanton (15.2f, soft) 23 days ago. Very much one to consider stepping up in trip. Underperformed last July when upped to 2m3f and that is the furthest he's been.
14 8th (14) (50/1 -400%) Kick For Touch	50 50/1(-400%)	(14) Kick For Touch 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden hurdler who came in tenth of 14 in novice at Hereford (16.2f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Blinkered for his handicap debut upped markedly in trip and could still have more to offer. Soundly beaten over 2m; blinkers and 3m for this handicap debut, representing red-hot yard.
10 9th (10) (28/1 -100%) Nordic Storm	28 28/1(-100%)	(10) Nordic Storm 28/1, Posted a respectable fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Fontwell (21.8f, good) 62 days ago. Has since had a wind op and not ruled out in bid for a first success with tongue strap/cheekpieces added. Has now had wind surgery and a tongue-tie is enlisted, and they need to work wonders.
11 \|PU\| (11) (10/1 -33%) Glengolly	10 10/1(-33%)	(11) Glengolly 10/1, Has made a promising start for his current yard (formerly with Paul Webber), still in contention when unseating rider 4 out at Wetherby (24.1f) 22 days ago. Weighted to go well. Travelling okay in 3rd when unseating four out in handicap at Wetherby (upped to 3m; 6-1).
9 \|PU\| (9) (11/1 -29%) Bennettsbridge	11 11/1(-29%)	(9) Bennettsbridge 11/1, Placed in points but hasn't made much impact in 3 runs over hurdles, a well-beaten fourth in handicap at Market Rasen (23.1f, soft) 44 days ago. Cheekpieces are reached for now. Soundly beaten fourth over hurdles, upped to 2m7f for handicap debut last time; headgear.
4 \|PU\| (4) (20/1 -25%) Calli Black	20 20/1(-25%)	(4) Calli Black 20/1, Fair form shown in bumpers and a trio of hurdling starts, coming in a respectable fourth of 10 in novice hurdle here (19f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Not ruled out on his handicap hurdle debut with his stamina unlocked more. New trip needs a major response on handicap debut and there is some stamina in pedigree.
13 \|PU\| (13) (50/1 -52%) Alkhattaaf	50 50/1(-52%)	(13) Alkhattaaf 50/1, Off 17 months before pulled up in handicap hurdle at Exeter (16.7f, good) 71 days ago. Has plenty to prove. Showed little when returned to this sphere for 2m handicap in November.
7 \|PU\| (7) (150/1 -127%) Pontresina	150 150/1(-127%)	(7) Pontresina 150/1, Hasn't stood much racing since joining this yard from Oliver Sherwood and has been well beaten on all 3 starts since returning from 5 months off. 411 days off before pulled up at 125-1 over fences four weeks ago.

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14:05 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Stepping up in trip could provide the key to success for JESUILA DES MOTTES, who has shown ability in three previous starts in this discipline and can progress further with the emphasis more on stamina now she goes handicapping. Honey Jack is an obvious threat based on his C&D win in November, despite a 6lb higher rating. Calli Black, Ellerton and Badbury Rings have also shown enough promise to suggest they can figure in a race of this nature.

A case can be made for a few of these, not least Neil Mulholland's unexposed BADBURY RINGS who looks to have more to offer in handicaps and can gain a first success on the back of his excellent C&D third last time out. Ellerton shaped well for his new stable when fourth at Wincanton recently and heads the list of dangers, although the handily-weighted Glengolly and C&D winner Honey Jack can both have a say too. Kintaro completes the shortlist.

Honey Jack has a big chance to double up but JESUILA DES MOTTES proved she has significant ability on her final qualifying race.

14:40 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Weight
4 1st (4) (11/2 -10%) First Angel	5.5 11/2(-10%)	(4) First Angel 11/2, Won twice (at Stratford) from 4 starts last season for this yard and probably needed the run after 16 months off at Doncaster 5 weeks ago. Better expected now. Won twice in early part of last season and ran well last month, after a long absence.
6 2nd (6) (7/2 +89%) My Rockstar	3.5 7/2(+89%)	(6) My Rockstar 7/2, Poor handicap chaser who got back to winning ways under a positive ride in a thin race at Taunton 7 weeks ago. However, struggled at Exeter next time and 8 lb out of the handicap here. 20-1 course winner in November but pulled up next time and is 8lb wrong today.
2 3rd (2) (10/1 -200%) Fast Buck	10 10/1(-200%)	(2) Fast Buck 10/1, Now 13 lb lower than when registering latest success at Wincanton a year ago. Turned in best effort of the season when third at Ludlow last month but wasn't convincing and doesn't strike as likely to build on that. Regressive 11yo; latest run was a step back in the right direction but others appeal more.
1 4th (1) (9/4 +36%) Davidoc	2.25 9/4(+36%)	(1) Davidoc 9/4, Point/hurdles winner who made a promising start switched to fences when second of 6 in 2m4f Southwell handicap. Possibly found next run coming too soon and worth another chance back from a break. Didn't fire last time but was in good form beforehand; big player if back on song.
3 5th (3) (7/2 -27%) Yggdrasil	3.5 7/2(-27%)	(3) Yggdrasil 7/2, Improved for switch to chasing in 2021/22, winning 3 times. Not in same form both starts for this yard 19 months apart but did shape much better than bare result on comeback at Wincanton, going through the race as well as any until lack of an outing told. Well treated if building on that. Shaped well over 2m4f last month, after long layoff; drops back in trip here; interesting.
5 \|PU\| (5) (9/1 -80%) Force De Frap	9 9/1(-80%)	(5) Force De Frap 9/1, Successful at Bangor and Ludlow last term but ended that campaign with a couple of rather subdued efforts. Some encouragement both starts this season and is becoming well treated. Didn't run badly at Ludlow last month and comes here on a workable mark; can't rule out.

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14:40 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

DAVIDOC never looked like rewarding favourite-backers at Doncaster, but that came quickly after his solid Southwell second and he is worth another chance. Yggdrasil offered plenty of encouragement on his comeback at Wincanton, only fading when an 18-month absence told. Much better is expected, as it is from First Angel, who also returned from a lengthy spell on the sidelines when fourth at Doncaster.

YGGDRASIL shaped much better than the distance beaten suggests returning from 19 months off at Wincanton last month and is potentially well treated if building on that back down in trip. Davidoc is worth another chance to confirm chase debut promise with a good-value conditional booked, while Force de Frap is another who is lurking on a dangerous mark.

The most interesting one is arguably YGGDRASIL, who drops back in trip after travelling strongly for a long way over 2m4f lsst month.

15:15 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 19f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Weight
7 (7) (7/4 0%) Dominic's Fault	1.75 7/4(0%)	(7) Dominic's Fault 7/4, Well-bred, rangy sort who overcame a lengthy absence to land a 6-runner Leicester novice in January and has progressed further since, scoring with something to spare in a handicap at Lingfield last time. Clearly the one to beat. Clearcut winner at Lingfield last month and now 2-5 over hurdles; may still have potential.
3 1st (3) (13/8 +64%) Aurigny Mill	1.625 13/8(+64%)	(3) Aurigny Mill 13/8, Took his form to a new level (formerly with Victor Dartnall) when a most impressive winner of 7-runner handicap hurdle at Newbury (2m) on stable debut (second since won a decent race at Ascot). Best forgiven latest Ascot effort when hampered early and looks a contender. Won under very well-judged ride on stable debut; might be on a tough mark now, though.
9 2nd (9) (7/2 +46%) Paso Doble	3.5 7/2(+46%)	(9) Paso Doble 7/2, Fairly useful Flat winner who quickly reached a similar level in this sphere, gaining his second victory as a novice at Taunton over (16.5f) 3 years ago. Only outing since came when seventh there last month but he seemed to retain ability and is well treated. Not beaten far over C&D last month, after a long absence, but remains tricky to weigh up.
5 3rd (5) (17/2 +58%) Stream Of Stars	8.5 17/2(+58%)	(5) Stream Of Stars 17/2, Reappeared from lengthy absence as good as ever, recording back-to-back wins at Fontwell in September/October but has found things tougher since. Not disgraced in competitive races since his two emphatic Fontwell wins in the autumn.
2 4th (2) (11/4 +66%) Might I	2.75 11/4(+66%)	(2) Might I 11/4, Capitalised on a falling mark in 11-runner handicap hurdle at Bangor in November but found things tougher at Cheltenham next time. Still feasibly treated if he can put latest effort behind him. Won off reduced mark in November (2m3f) and didn't run badly over 3m last month a player.
1 5th (1) (16/1 -256%) Dargiannini	16 16/1(-256%)	(1) Dargiannini 16/1, Bagged fifth success over hurdles when scoring over C&D 14 months ago and back to that sort of form when second of 8 in handicap at Doncaster (19.4f, good to soft, 18/1) 36 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Should give another good account. Looked as good as ever when close second at Doncaster last month; in the mix again.
6 6th (6) (18/1 -29%) Zambezi Fix	18 18/1(-29%)	(6) Zambezi Fix 18/1, Tends to save his best for Chepstow, usually ridden patiently and likes a good pace to aim at. Couldn't cash-in on lower chase mark at his favourite venue three weeks ago. Back over smaller obstacles and although he is now on his last winning hurdles mark, this looks competitive. In fair form over hurdles in the autumn but didn't fire over fences last month.
4 7th (4) (14/1 -17%) Monviel	14 14/1(-17%)	(4) Monviel 14/1, Back to his best over hurdles for the yard, placed for the third completed start in a row when runner-up at Uttoxeter (19.9f, soft) in May. However, after 6 months off he was well-beaten at Sandown (19.8f) in November (reported to have bled). Bounce back called for. Claims if judged on last spring's form in cheekpieces; well beaten (bled) on latest outing.

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15:15 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) 19f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 2 race.

DOMINIC'S FAULT has just five runs under his belt, but is still eligible for this seniors' race. Olly Murphy's eight-year-old has clearly had his issues, but gained compensation for being pipped on his handicap debut by landing the odds at Lingfield. He can continue to make up for lost time, possibly at the chief expense of Might I, who once again failed to stay 3m at Cheltenham but was a good winner at Bangor prior to that. Dargiannini got back on track with a solid second at Doncaster and is also noted.

DOMINIC'S FAULT is comfortably the most progressive in this field and looks an obvious choice on the back of a cosy win at Lingfield. Aurigny Mill is respected in anticipation of a better showing than last time (easily excused), while Dargiannini can go well again.

The suggestion is STREAM OF STARS, who could still be on a good mark if judged on his two Fontwell wins this season.

15:50 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 23f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Weight
1 1st (1) (9/1 -80%) Safe Destination	9 9/1(-80%)	(1) Safe Destination 9/1, Made it 2-3 this season with a career best in 7-runner handicap chase at Southwell (24.3f, good to soft, 11/2) 33 days ago. Not taken lightly in his current mood. Won under Toby McCain-Mitchell at Southwell last month and is now 2-3 for the season.
12 2nd (12) (12/1 +14%) School For Scandal	12 12/1(+14%)	(12) School For Scandal 12/1, C&D winner in November but below form both runs since, sixth of 10 in handicap chase here (26.3f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Dual winner in the autumn (once over C&D) but ended 2024 with two lesser efforts.
10 3rd (10) (15/2 +38%) Robinsville	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(10) Robinsville 15/2, Maiden hurdler/chaser who wasn't disgraced after 4 months off when fourth of 9 to School For Scandal in handicap chase at Wincanton (25.1f, good) 93 days ago. Since had a wind op so can't be discounted off a 2 lb lower mark. Placed in two good-ground chases last spring but below form on next two outings.
7 4th (7) (11/1 +8%) Whynotnowroy	11 11/1(+8%)	(7) Whynotnowroy 11/1, Signed off for Keiran Burke with 2m5f Fontwell success in May. Resumed for his new stable with an excellent second at Fontwell but ran poorly when 5/4 favourite there last time. Needs to bounce back on his chase debut. Flopped over hurdles last time but ran well in defeat on stable debut; makes chase debut.
6 5th (6) (100/1 -100%) Spotty Dog	100 100/1(-100%)	(6) Spotty Dog 100/1, Dual winner over fences at Huntingdon at the start of 2023 but has offered little in four outings since. Others appeal more. Struggled on all three outings in 2024; needs new cheekpieces to make a huge difference.
8 6th (8) (11/1 -29%) Tribesmans Glory	11 11/1(-29%)	(8) Tribesmans Glory 11/1, Fair winning chaser for Tom George in 2020. Scored for current yard at Warwick in May and resumed with a good second of 13 in handicap chase here (18.2f, good to soft) 51 days ago. Can go well again. Not the force of old but went close over 2m2f here last time and is unexposed as a stayer.
11 7th (11) (33/1 +0%) Totowolfe	33 33/1(+0%)	(11) Totowolfe 33/1, Irish point winner who has shown little since shaping with some encouragement on his hurdling bow, including on chase debut at Leicester last month. 0-7 under rules; ran well to a point on chase debut but dropped out tamely in the straight.
9 8th (9) (5/2 +55%) The Cox Express	2.5 5/2(+55%)	(9) The Cox Express 5/2, Winless since his debut but he posted a very good clear second of 15 on his chasing bow at Exeter (2m3f) 30 days ago. That form has been franked so big shout despite a 2 lb rise. Creditable second of 15 on last month's chase debut (2m3f); attempts a new trip here.
5 9th (5) (33/1 -32%) Dindin	33 33/1(-32%)	(5) Dindin 33/1, Successful at Worcester in summer of 2023 and runner-up on 3 occasions after. Decent comeback third at Newton Abbot in August but has gone the wrong way from it. High-mileage veteran who looked out of sorts on his final two appearances in 2024.
2 \|U\| (2) (8/1 -33%) Proper Twelve	8 8/1(-33%)	(2) Proper Twelve 8/1, Blinkered/tongue strap on for 1st time, creditable second of 6 in handicap chase at Huntingdon (23.6f, heavy, 8/1) 41 days ago. Visor on 1st time. Enters calculations. Boosted by blinkers when second at Huntingdon last month; tried in a visor here.
14 10th (14) (33/1 -65%) Firefly Lane	33 33/1(-65%)	(14) Firefly Lane 33/1, Winning pointer who opened her account over fences at Newton Abbot (21f) in September. Only fourth of 5 over 2m2f here last time but she's the sort to bounce back. Came good over fences in September but a few of the others in this field look stronger.
4 11th (4) (20/1 -67%) Up For Appeal	20 20/1(-67%)	(4) Up For Appeal 20/1, Got off the mark over fences at Newton Abbot in June and he was running well when fell 2 out in handicap chase at Sedgefield (21.1f, soft) 43 days ago. Can make his presence felt. In contention before penultimate-fence fall at Sedgefield last time; still on handy mark.
15 \|PU\| (15) (5/1 +41%) Try The Money	5 5/1(+41%)	(15) Try The Money 5/1, Maiden hurdler who shaped with encouragement sent chasing when fourth at Ffos Las in November. Only seventh at Uttoxeter since so needs to get back on track. Failed to build upon encouraging chasing debut when a disappointing favourite last month.
3 \|PU\| (3) (14/1 -27%) Rebel Intentions	14 14/1(-27%)	(3) Rebel Intentions 14/1, Scored at Kempton in October but only eleventh of 13 in handicap hurdle at Ascot (21.6f, good to soft) 29 days ago. Switches to fences with visor on for 1st time and more needed. Ended 2024 with two below-par hurdle runs and was pulled up in all three previous chases.

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15:50 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 23f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

SAFE DESTINATION arrives here on the back of a victory over 3m at Southwell a month ago and a 4lb rise may not be enough to stop the progressive seven-year-old from taking this contest as well. Proper Twelve hit the crossbar at Huntingdon last time and is likely to be in the mix once again, while Tribesmans Glory and The Cox Express complete the shortlist.

Not as competitive as the numbers suggest and THE COX EXPRESS looks the way to go on the back of his promising chasing debut second at Exeter (form working out well). Tribesman Glory arrives at the top of his game and rates a big threat though, with Robinsville, Safe Destination and Proper Twelve also in the mix.

Nudged up only 2lb for a creditable second on his chase debut, THE COX EXPRESS gets the vote in this hope today's longer trip suits.

16:20 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Weight
2 1st (2) (3/1 +40%) Star Of Affinity	3 3/1(+40%)	(2) Star Of Affinity 3/1, Had previously shaped like more of a staying type but showed benefit of wind surgery/application of a tongue strap after 5 months off when landing an Exeter handicap in October. Good placed efforts since and likely to make his presence felt again. Placed twice since breakthrough win in October; probably in the mix again.
16 2nd (16) (8/1 +60%) Diesel Line	8 8/1(+60%)	(16) Diesel Line 8/1, Attracted support and made a winning debut in good style in 9-runner bumper at Exeter in February 2023. Disappointing so far over hurdles, including in handicap at Fontwell last time, and others make more appeal. Won on bumper debut in 2023 but has not shown a great deal over hurdles.
1 3rd (1) (15/2 +32%) State Of Fame	7.5 15/2(+32%)	(1) State Of Fame 15/2, Bumper/multiple point winner but 0-11 over hurdles, including only midfield in handicaps at Uttoxeter and Hereford since joining Tom Lacey. Has first-time visor added to a tongue tie. First two stable runs were very respectable and Cameron Iles claims a useful 7lb here.
3 4th (3) (7/2 -17%) Ugo Bingo	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(3) Ugo Bingo 7/2, Going the right way at present, winning his last two completed outings. Showed a good attitude and was well on top at the finish at Wincanton last time, so plenty to like about his chances back up in trip. Won twice (once over C&D) towards end of 2024 and might still be improving; respected.
4 5th (4) (33/1 +34%) Just Go For It	33 33/1(+34%)	(4) Just Go For It 33/1, C&D winner who possibly needed the run on first outing since leaving Mitchell Hunt (after 7 months off) when well-held third of 9 in handicap hurdle at Hereford in November. Failed to build on that when eighth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Wincanton (19.8f, soft) 32 days ago. Needs to bounce back. Has lost her way since her easy C&D win last March; younger rivals appeal more.
9 6th (9) (9/1 -20%) A Little Something	9 9/1(-20%)	(9) A Little Something 9/1, Career-best on handicap debut at Hereford when third of 9 (16.2f, good to soft) 27 days ago, shaping as if she will stay further. Step up in trip would seem to be to her advantage based on that showing and she has solid claims. Placed over 2m on recent handicap debut and open to improvement over this longer trip.
15 7th (15) (40/1 -21%) Bruce Gobbler	40 40/1(-21%)	(15) Bruce Gobbler 40/1, Little form of worth for the Philip Hobbs & Johnson White stable last season, including well held on handicap debut in February. Has won a point since but well-held fourth in that sphere last month ahead of this return to hurdles. Struggled over C&D on handicap debut last February but has since won a point.
7 8th (7) (12/1 +0%) Taritino	12 12/1(+0%)	(7) Taritino 12/1, Fair on Flat for Amy Murphy and showed an aptitude for hurdling for this yard last season. Racked up a hat-trick back on the level subsequently but only mid-field here last month. Won three times on the Flat last spring but recent hurdle return was only respectable.
13 9th (13) (22/1 -10%) Churchman	22 22/1(-10%)	(13) Churchman 22/1, Went close in 2m course handicap last February. Should stay this far but off since a below-form fifth over 2½m at Bangor in May. In fairly good form when last seen last spring but may need this outing.
14 10th (14) (17/2 0%) Nobody's Perfect	8.5 17/2(0%)	(14) Nobody's Perfect 17/2, Little to shout about in bumpers/over hurdles to date but not unduly punished on most recent outing and could make more impact now switched to a handicap over a longer trip. Needs improvement on handicap debut but the longer trip ought to suit and Sean Bowen rides.
11 11th (11) (40/1 +0%) Johannes	40 40/1(+0%)	(11) Johannes 40/1, A fair 2m Flat winner in France and off the mark over hurdles at Taunton in February. Pulled up on all three outings since, however, so plenty to prove. C&D winner on handicap debut last February but pulled up all three starts since.
10 \|PU\| (10) (10/1 +50%) West Park Boy	10 10/1(+50%)	(10) West Park Boy 10/1, Clear signs of ability in his 3 qualifying runs and seemed the type who would make an impact in handicap hurdles. Has struggled on two outings since a long absence, though. Unexposed after only five hurdle starts but first two handicap runs were disappointing.
5 \|PU\| (5) (25/1 -150%) Hermes Le Gris	25 25/1(-150%)	(5) Hermes Le Gris 25/1, Career best when winning 7-runner handicap hurdle (2/1) at Ffos Las (20f, soft), driven clear. May yet have more to offer for this stable but 9-month absence is a slight concern. 2-5 for current stable but has fitness to prove after nine-month layoff.
8 \|PU\| (8) (40/1 -264%) Exmoor Lad	40 40/1(-264%)	(8) Exmoor Lad 40/1, Hasn't threatened as yet but there was a good deal more encouragement under a patient ride when fifth in a C&D novice last time. That was 14 months ago, however, so market likely to be informative on handicap debut. Absent since three low-key qualifying runs in 2023 but still worth a glance in the betting.
6 \|PU\| (6) (100/1 -203%) Kendelu	100 100/1(-203%)	(6) Kendelu 100/1, Has gone well here in the past but showed nothing back from a 35-month absence on return and is hard to make any sort of case for with that in mind. Runs this track very well but returned from mammoth absence with heavy defeat last month.
12 \|RR\| (12) (14/1 +44%) Broomfield Gale	14 14/1(+44%)	(12) Broomfield Gale 14/1, Modest hurdler at best in Ireland for Robert Murphy. Solid effort on penultimate outing but disappointing at Warwick last time, so needs hood to have a positive effect. Not disgraced on first three stable start but needs to up her game here.

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16:20 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

STAR OF AFFINITY has made the frame on both starts since winning over an extended 2m at Exeter in October and Joe Tizzard's gelding sets the standard now eased in grade slightly. Ugo Bingo's victory at Wincanton on Boxing Day means that he has to be considered, although a 5lb rise demands more from him. The returning Hermes Le Gris and A Little Something are the pick of the remainder.

A LITTLE SOMETHING stepped up on previous form when third at Hereford on handicap debut and this longer trip is likely draw further improvement out of her, so she's narrowly preferred to Ugo Bingo, who looks firmly on the up. Another likeable effort is expected from the in-form Star of Affinity.

Unexposed mare A LITTLE SOMETHING (nap) found 2m a bit too sharp when third on her handicap debut but can strike over today's trip.

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