Taunton Races & Results Tomform Tuesday 7th February 2023
There were 22 Races on Tuesday 7th February 2023 across 3 meetings. There was 8 races at Market Rasen, 7 races at Taunton, 7 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Tuesday 7th February 2023
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(1) Holetown Hero 1.38/1, Progressive in bumpers and also going the right way over hurdles, opening his account with something in hand in maiden here (16.5f) last time. Step back up in trip shouldn't pose a problem and he can defy a penalty.
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2nd (3) (3.33/1 +39%) Bold Reaction
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3.33/1(+39%)
(3) Bold Reaction 3.33/1, Irish point scorer who won the second of 2 bumper starts. Made a sound start to his hurdle career when 17 lengths third in a Sandown maiden on his reappearance but proved a disappointment when behind Holetown Hero here last time. Has since had a breathing op.
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3rd (9) (100/1 -400%) Mikhailovich
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100/1(-400%)
(9) Mikhailovich 100/1, Ran to a fair level when third at Chepstow only start in bumpers but has shown little both starts over hurdles.
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4th (4) (4/1 -14%) Future Investment
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4/1(-14%)
(4) Future Investment 4/1, Useful staying handicapper on Flat and ran best race over hurdles when beaten only by a useful prospect in a Chepstow novice in December. Not in anything like the same form at Cheltenham last time but big player if bouncing back.
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5th (2) (33/1 -65%) Bertie Wooster
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33/1(-65%)
(2) Bertie Wooster 33/1, Showed more than on hurdling debut when fourth of 12 in a C&D novice (soft, 16/1) 29 days ago. Should have more to offer given his pedigree but he's probably going to be of more interest in handicaps after this.
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6th (10) (4/1 +60%) Nollyador
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4/1(+60%)
(10) Nollyador 4/1, Well-made gelding who was progressive in bumpers. Better than result suggests on Aintree hurdles debut/reappearance on the back of a breathing op but proved a disappointment in a first-time tongue strap at Doncaster last time. Bit to prove now.
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7th (6) (125/1 +0%) He's My Shadow
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(6) He's My Shadow 125/1, Placed in points and showed something to work on when third in a bumper at Exeter on Rules debut. Failed to repeat that effort at Chepstow, however.
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8th (8) (100/1 -150%) King's Castle
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(8) King's Castle 100/1, Fair performer on the Flat (stays 1¾m) but ran below that level sent hurdling when well held here 29 days ago.
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9th (11) (33/1 -32%) Talimar Pearl
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33/1(-32%)
(11) Talimar Pearl 33/1, Finished last when an even-money shot in his only point but has shaped better than the bare result both starts over hurdles and will be one to keep an eye on in handicaps after this run.
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10th (12) (28/1 -133%) Urban Soldier
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28/1(-133%)
(12) Urban Soldier 28/1, Well held on his sole outing in bumpers but more like it sent hurdling when second of 7 in a C&D novice in November. Ran to only a similar level when fifth in a warmer race back here last time, though.
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11th (5) (250/1 -100%) Getaway Tothe Wood
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250/1(-100%)
(5) Getaway Tothe Wood 250/1, Getaway gelding. Dam, ran once in bumper, sister to bumper winner/fair hurdler (stays 21f) Benny In Milan.
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|PU| (7) (100/1 -52%) Katopop
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100/1(-52%)
(7) Katopop 100/1, £36,000 3-y-o, Yeats gelding. Brother to bumper winner Don't Tell David. Dam, point winner, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 25f) Real Milan. Runner-up completed start in points, fell last time (Jan 1). Market for clues.
LTO Selection:
14:00 Taunton Novices Hurdle (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
(2) River Bray 40/1, Took advantage of reduced mark to score at Wincanton last spring but not in same form back at that venue a month later and he ran no sort of race back from 9 months off at Ffos Las (20f, heavy) just before Christmas.
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2nd (5) (4.5/1 +25%) Amelia's Dance
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4.5/1(+25%)
(5) Amelia's Dance 4.5/1, Enhanced good record over this C&D in December, clearing away to score by 7 lengths (third win in 12 months here). Turned in a rare below par display (may have come too soon) at Newbury 10 days later and no surprise to see a better showing now.
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3rd (8) (25/1 -39%) Cup Of Coffee
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25/1(-39%)
(8) Cup Of Coffee 25/1, Comfortably landed a 2m Hexham handicap hurdle in March and shaped as if as good as ever after 7 months off at Fakenham (took a heavy tumble late on). Well beaten at Ludlow just 15 days later though and given a break.
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4th (10) (12/1 -33%) Sergeant
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12/1(-33%)
(10) Sergeant 12/1, Won a 2m Stratford handicap hurdle in September and went very close to another success at Huntingdon in November. Shaped as if still in good form at Wincanton 10 weeks ago.
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5th (11) (28/1 +44%) The Rain King
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28/1(+44%)
(11) The Rain King 28/1, Fairly useful on Flat (stays 8.5f) and showed a bit more on third run over hurdles here in December. No show on subsequent handicap debut at Wincanton, however. Hard to fancy.
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6th (7) (5.5/1 +31%) Saligo Bay
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5.5/1(+31%)
(7) Saligo Bay 5.5/1, Awarded 2m Lingfield handicap hurdle in November and fair run in deeper Plumpton contest at the turn of the year that has worked out. Wouldn't dismiss.
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7th (1) (25/1 +62%) Perfect Myth
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(1) Perfect Myth 25/1, Won 3 times for Neil King in 2020/21 campaign but not shown much for a while, including back over hurdles the last twice. Down in grade.
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8th (6) (1.1/1 -33%) Half Dozen
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1.1/1(-33%)
(6) Half Dozen 1.1/1, Improved to make successful handicap debut in extended 2m novice event at Hereford last week, cosily in a first-time tongue tie. More to come and big shout under a penalty.
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9th (4) (7/1 -8%) Give Me A Cuddle
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7/1(-8%)
(4) Give Me A Cuddle 7/1, Going the right way and was all the better for first run in 6 months when taking 19.4f Doncaster handicap hurdle under this rider 10 days ago, not fully settling but showing by far the best change of gear in a steadily-run race. Can go well again up 5 lb now fitted with hood.
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10th (3) (40/1 -21%) Across The Line
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(3) Across The Line 40/1, Fairly useful hurdler/chaser for Dan Skelton. Won a Stratford hunter chase for this yard in May but has found life harder in handicap company since, including back over hurdles the last twice.
LTO Selection:
14:30 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
(3) Dead Right 14/1, Lightly-raced 11-y-o who was sharper for return when going close at Market Rasen (21.4f, good) in September, hampered 4 out but keeping on to go down narrowly. Perhaps needed the run back from a 3-month break at Doncaster and now tried in cheekpieces.
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2nd (4) (3/1 +10%) Neon Moon
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(4) Neon Moon 3/1, Progressive over hurdles last season, winning 3 times, and solid start to chasing when fifth in a handicap at Exeter in November. Early faller on first run following a wind op at Wincanton recently but remains unexposed in this sphere and big chance granted a clear round here.
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3rd (2) (3.33/1 -33%) Frenchy Du Large
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(2) Frenchy Du Large 3.33/1, Won back-to-back 2½m handicaps at Uttoxeter and Chepstow around the turn of last year. However, added to a disconcerting completion race over fences when falling on return and jumping was again far from foot perfect when only fourth at Ludlow.
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4th (5) (2.12/1 +6%) Milan Bridge
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(5) Milan Bridge 2.12/1, Reached a fairly useful level in landing 3 of his 5 starts over hurdles and walked over on intended chase debut at Ascot in November. Sported first-time cheekpieces (retained here) when brought down before the race started to take shape at Wincanton on Boxing Day and he remains of interest.
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5th (1) (3.5/1 +13%) Le Cameleon
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3.5/1(+13%)
(1) Le Cameleon 3.5/1, Successful twice in the second half of last season and made a winning reappearance at Warwick (2½m, good) in October. Latest effort was poor but capable of a bold show in this less competitive affair off a 2 lb lower mark.
LTO Selection:
15:00 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 23f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
(4) Parikarma 6.5/1, Notched third success on the Flat in a Brighton handicap in October and fared best of those held up when fourth in a big-field Lingfield novice (2m, good to soft) on hurdles debut. That experience won't be wasted on her and she should pick up a race in this sphere before long.
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2nd (1) (0.83/1 +31%) Hidden Beauty
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(1) Hidden Beauty 0.83/1, Ffos Las bumper winner who made it third time lucky over hurdles when landing a big-field Doncaster novice (16.6f, soft) in decisive fashion last month, proving 4¼ lengths lengths too strong for the re-opposing Passing Reflection (5 lb pull). The one to beat.
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3rd (7) (6.5/1 -8%) Inspiratrice
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6.5/1(-8%)
(7) Inspiratrice 6.5/1, Left her previous efforts well behind when causing a huge shock (200/1) by landing a C&D juvenile event at the end of December. In the process of backing that effort up when all but brought down 2 out at Doncaster recently (eventually unseated) and her 4-y-o allowance makes things interesting.
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4th (5) (2.5/1 -25%) Passing Reflection
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2.5/1(-25%)
(5) Passing Reflection 2.5/1, Failed to build on bumper debut promise when mid-field at Warwick in November (too free in the first-time hood). Again took a strong hold when chasing home Hidden Beauty on first run over hurdles at Doncaster and will need to settle better if she's to turn the tables on that rival here.
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5th (3) (33/1 -18%) Faerie Cutlass
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33/1(-18%)
(3) Faerie Cutlass 33/1, Showed a bit when midfield in a 16-runner Warwick bumper on debut in November and likewise on hurdling bow here (19f, soft) last month. Likely to do better in time but shapes like a stayer, so this drop in trip is of dubious benefit.
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6th (6) (125/1 -89%) Sawpit Samantha
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(6) Sawpit Samantha 125/1, Debut effort in a bumper wasn't completely devoid of encouragement but there were very few positives to take from her subsequent hurdles bow at Sedgefield.
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7th (2) (150/1 -127%) Blue Anchor
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150/1(-127%)
(2) Blue Anchor 150/1, Beaten a long way on debut in a Warwick bumper and subsequently pulled up starting out over hurdles at Wincanton. Now tried in a hood.
LTO Selection:
15:30 Taunton Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
(4) Gabriel's Getaway 6/1, Promise in bumpers/3 races over hurdles and interesting now quickly switched to chasing for handicap debut.
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2nd (2) (3.33/1 +26%) Imperial Joe
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(2) Imperial Joe 3.33/1, Successful start over fences at Newton Abbot in May and back to form when third at Exeter on New Year's Day. Wouldn't dismiss.
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3rd (8) (8/1 +33%) School For Scandal
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8/1(+33%)
(8) School For Scandal 8/1, Improved when close second in similar contest at Hereford (2m) in November and excuses at Warwick next time. Bled back at first-named track 3 weeks ago, though. Hood now goes on.
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4th (9) (66/1 -32%) Estate Italiana
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66/1(-32%)
(9) Estate Italiana 66/1, Remains with little form, unseating eighth in race won by Letsbe Avenue here 7 weeks ago.
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5th (1) (10/1 -100%) Folly Gate
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10/1(-100%)
(1) Folly Gate 10/1, Set to win when unseating amateur last here in December (race went to Letsbe Avenue). Again let down by jumping at Hereford 22 days ago and temperament increasingly coming under suspicion, but usual rider replaced by professional today and could be worth one more chance.
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6th (5) (10/1 -25%) Urabamba
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10/1(-25%)
(5) Urabamba 10/1, Winner of 2m Wexford maiden hurdle for Henry de Bromhead in summer 2021 and has shown aptitude for this game the last twice, held behind Letsbe Avenue here 7 weeks ago.
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7th (10) (12/1 +52%) My Rockstar
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12/1(+52%)
(10) My Rockstar 12/1, Went with a glimmer of promise sent chasing on return here 7 weeks ago though still ended up achieving very little.
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8th (7) (8/1 -23%) Flash Gorcombe
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8/1(-23%)
(7) Flash Gorcombe 8/1, Offered something to work on sent chasing for his handicap debut at Exeter (19.2f) on New Year's Day, clear ability evident in his matching strides with the winner until early in the home straight. Dropped 4 lb and interesting.
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9th (3) (6/1 +50%) Ambion Hill
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6/1(+50%)
(3) Ambion Hill 6/1, Remains without a win (often a weak finisher) and dropped away tamely on return at Exeter last month. Down another 4 lb but others preferred.
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|U| (6) (6/1 -118%) Letsbe Avenue
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6/1(-118%)
(6) Letsbe Avenue 6/1, Quickly off the mark over jumps for new yard in C&D handicap hurdle 7 weeks ago, left in contention last with Folly Gate's exit and pushed on by loose horse to lead late. Must back that up now raised 3 lb.
LTO Selection:
16:00 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 18f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
(3) Blue Bikini 20/1, Won maiden on second start for this yard at Plumpton in November 2021 but very lightly raced since. Well beaten on handicap debut at Newton Abbot back in May. Still early days but perhaps best watched unless the betting hints otherwise.
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2nd (1) (1.75/1 -7%) Pleasant Man
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1.75/1(-7%)
(1) Pleasant Man 1.75/1, Useful stayer on Flat who was picked up from Roger Charlton for 175,000 gns. Yet to live up to that price tag but his recent near miss on 18.5f Exeter handicap hurdle debut shows he can be very competitive from his mark.
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3rd (2) (9/1 -20%) Just Loose Change
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9/1(-20%)
(2) Just Loose Change 9/1, Signs of abilty before making a big step up to defy odds of 28/1 on handicap debut at Worcester in October readily going clear of 2 next-time-out winners. 9 lb rise is unlikely to prevent a bold bid if ready to roll after a break.
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4th (8) (4/1 +47%) Karakoram
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4/1(+47%)
(8) Karakoram 4/1, Consistent former C&D winner who scored at Exeter in December. Another sound effort when close fifth of 13 back at Exeter last week. Likely to give his running again.
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5th (6) (20/1 -25%) Prince Nino
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20/1(-25%)
(6) Prince Nino 20/1, Well held in Kempton bumper on only outing for Paul Nicholls almost 2 years ago. No impact in maiden/novice hurdles for new stable in recent months but he might do better in handicaps. One to note in the betting.
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6th (7) (4/1 -14%) Clay
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4/1(-14%)
(7) Clay 4/1, Fairly useful maiden on Flat for Richard Hannon. Improved effort over hurdles when third of 17 on 2m Doncaster handicap debut 11 days ago. Likely capable of better again and should have a big say.
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7th (10) (33/1 -18%) Mr Snow Way
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33/1(-18%)
(10) Mr Snow Way 33/1, Half-brother to very smart hurdler/winning chaser Summerville Boy but just minor promise in bumpers and maiden/novice hurdles. Has cheekpieces added now switching to handicap company.
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8th (5) (80/1 -21%) Barrowmount
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80/1(-21%)
(5) Barrowmount 80/1, Maiden winner in 2021 but all downhill in handicaps back from a lengthy absence.
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9th (4) (8/1 +43%) Celtic Fortune
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8/1(+43%)
(4) Celtic Fortune 8/1, Some promise in a bumper on sole start last term and posted his best effort to date over hurdles when ninth in a 15-runner Chepstow novice (2m) last time. One to note in the betting now handicapping.
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10th (9) (22/1 -144%) Tango Arumba
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22/1(-144%)
(9) Tango Arumba 22/1, Irish point winner who made all on bumper debut at Newton Abbot in June. Well held in maiden/novice hurdles since but appeals as one who could have more to offer now switching his attentions to handicaps. Tongue tied first time.
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11th (11) (22/1 +21%) Born In Borris
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22/1(+21%)
(11) Born In Borris 22/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2020. Ninth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (23.5f, good to soft, 11/1) when last seen in November. A subsequent wind op needs to have had a positive effect.
LTO Selection:
16:30 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
(4) Almost Gotaway 9/1, Found improvement when opening account in 7-runner handicap hurdle at Wincanton (2½m, good to soft) in November but needs to shrug off a poor run at Market Rasen on Boxing Day.
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2nd (5) (1.25/1 +17%) Issar d'Airy
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1.25/1(+17%)
(5) Issar d'Airy 1.25/1, Pulled up on Lingfield handicap debut in November but a totally different proposition when returning there last week, winning comfortably despite a serious mid-race mistake. Looks well treated under a 7 lb penalty.
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3rd (3) (4.5/1 -41%) Fame And Fun
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4.5/1(-41%)
(3) Fame And Fun 4.5/1, Made a winning handicap debut with a tongue tie added (retained) over C&D just after Christmas. In contention when unseating 2 out at Wincanton last week. Likely to go well.
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4th (2) (50/1 -150%) Let's Go Amigo
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(2) Let's Go Amigo 50/1, Has more than hinted at ability and is probably the type to do better in handicaps but he'll need plenty of improvement to defy this opening mark.
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5th (11) (3.33/1 +52%) Justshortofabubble
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3.33/1(+52%)
(11) Justshortofabubble 3.33/1, Went close over C&D last March but has been operating below that level this season, beaten 29 lengths when second at Ffos Las a week ago.
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6th (1) (100/1 -100%) Light In The Sky
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100/1(-100%)
(1) Light In The Sky 100/1, Won at Fontwell in June 2021 (final start for Paul Nicholls) but has offered little in a hurdle and AW Flat handicap since returning from an absence for a new yard. Hooded first time.
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7th (7) (33/1 -32%) Arthalot
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33/1(-32%)
(7) Arthalot 33/1, Fair on Flat. Beaten a long way on his completed start over hurdles but handicaps provide him with a more realistic chance of success. One to monitor in the betting.
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8th (9) (10/1 -25%) Sassified
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10/1(-25%)
(9) Sassified 10/1, Fairly useful on Flat in Ireland for Johnny Murtagh. Beaten a long way in a trio of novice hurdles for new stable but he could come into his own now handicapping. Yard won the race last year. One to keep a close eye on in the betting.
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9th (6) (40/1 -100%) Per Vino Veritas
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40/1(-100%)
(6) Per Vino Veritas 40/1, Modest maiden. Strong in the betting but could only manage a midfield finish on 2m course reappearance. Pulled up on Fontwell chase debut since. First-time blinkers need to help.
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10th (8) (28/1 -133%) Just Another One
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28/1(-133%)
(8) Just Another One 28/1, Ran to fairly useful level on second Flat outing and shaped well when runner-up on Market Rasen hurdle debut in September. Below that level twice since but still early days. Sports first-time cheekpieces now moving into handicap company.
LTO Selection:
17:00 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
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