Taunton Races & Results 1 Tuesday 4th February 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Taunton Races & Results Tomform Tuesday 4th February 2025

There were 21 Races on Tuesday 4th February 2025 across 3 meetings. There was 7 races at Taunton, 7 races at Market Rasen, 7 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Tuesday 4th February 2025

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

13:25 Taunton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
2 1st (2) (3/2 +55%) Go West	1.5 3/2(+55%)	(2) Go West 3/2, Bumper winner in March 2023 and has resumed from a long absence in excellent form, bagging 2m4f novice hurdle at Fakenham in December. Capable of better still so he's well in the mix. Made all for 12l success at Fakenham last time; respected with further progress plausible.
8 2nd (8) (8/11 +68%) Not So Woolly	0.727273 8/11(+68%)	(8) Not So Woolly 8/11, Has made a sound start to his hurdle career, coming in an excellent third in 2m5f Ascot maiden in December. Capable of better still. Holds very good form claims. Consistent four-race maiden; has a good chance at the weights and could open his account.
10 3rd (10) (22/1 +21%) Super Saint	22 22/1(+21%)	(10) Super Saint 22/1, No impact in 2 novice hurdles (in cheekpieces on latest at Wincanton 49 days ago). Made the frame in bumper here last March; has failed to back up that form.
11 4th (11) (125/1 -150%) The Magus	125 125/1(-150%)	(11) The Magus 125/1, 25/1, fifth of 10 in novice hurdle at Hereford (19.7f, good to soft) on NH debut 55 days ago. Needs to take a big step forward. Hinted at ability at Hereford but the bare form gives him a lot to find.
5 5th (5) (16/1 +20%) Fortunate Fella	16 16/1(+20%)	(5) Fortunate Fella 16/1, Placed all 3 starts in Irish points and hinted at promise sent hurdling when fifth of 9 in 2m4f Hereford novice in December. Can take a step forward. Modest fifth switched to hurdles last time; looks one for handicaps later on.
7 6th (7) (13/2 +19%) Jaipaletemps	6.5 13/2(+19%)	(7) Jaipaletemps 13/2, Fair winning French chaser around 18f and he posted a solid third of 12 in claiming hurdle at Cagnes-Sur-Mer (17.4f, soft) 30 days ago. Much respected starting out for his new yard. Had plenty of experience in France; form gives him frame possibilities on British debut.
4 7th (4) (28/1 -40%) Dino Magic	28 28/1(-40%)	(4) Dino Magic 28/1, Off 8 months/had a wind op before a good third of 5 in novice hurdle at Wincanton (21.4f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 75 days ago. Can build on it. Last of three finishers at Wincanton in sole run this term; others preferred.
3 8th (3) (80/1 -21%) Cornish Comedy	80 80/1(-21%)	(3) Cornish Comedy 80/1, 25/1 and hooded for 1st time, first run since leaving Mel Rowley when sixth of 10 in novice hurdle at Chepstow (16f, heavy) on hurdles bow 30 days ago. Needs to take a major step forward. Twice-raced 5yo who needs major improvement on bare figures.
6 \|PU\| (6) (100/1 0%) Hector's Hope	100 100/1(0%)	(6) Hector's Hope 100/1, 125/1, sixth of 10 in bumper at Stratford 16 months ago. Has his fitness to prove on his hurdles debut. Poor claims on bumper form and has been absent for 16 months.
12 \|PU\| (12) (125/1 -89%) Wistmans Prince	125 125/1(-89%)	(12) Wistmans Prince 125/1, 16/1, thirteenth of 16 in bumper at Ludlow 9 months ago on his sole run for Fergal O'Brien. Returns for his hurdles debut with plenty more required. Soundly beaten in Ludlow bumper last April for Fergal O'Brien.

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13:25 Taunton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow

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

JURANCON may have a 12lb penalty to overcome for scoring on two of his last three starts, but he was a taking winner at Newbury last time out and stepping up in trip could eke out further improvement. Go West could not have done it any easier when scoring at Fakenham last time out and looks to be a key player, along with Not So Woolly, who has shaped well without winning in three starts over hurdles.

NOT SO WOOLLY has been shaping up promisingly for Joe Tizzard and is fancied to build on his excellent Ascot third (form working out well) and get off the mark. Go West rates the pick of the Paul Nicholls-trained quartet and is next on the list with Jurancon, Jaipaletemps and Seymourjohn all worthy of consideration too.

Solid maiden NOT SO WOOLLY is taken to open his account. Jurancon and Go West are respected.

13:55 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (11/4 +45%) Saint Anapolino	2.75 11/4(+45%)	(6) Saint Anapolino 11/4, Lightly-raced sort who posted a career best when winning 14-runner novice hurdle at Exeter (16.7f, heavy) 22 days ago. Much respected now going into handicaps. Scored at Exeter most recently; open to further progress; respected on handicap debut.
12 2nd (12) (11/1 +31%) Walk On High	11 11/1(+31%)	(12) Walk On High 11/1, Remains winless and he came in a below-form eighth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Wincanton (15.2f, soft) 40 days ago. Needs to get back on track. Perhaps best to forgive latest effort; ran promisingly the time before.
2 3rd (2) (11/4 +77%) Ninth Loch	2.75 11/4(+77%)	(2) Ninth Loch 11/4, Bumper scorer for Willie Mullins prior to winning 3 times over hurdles in France. Encouraging start for his new yard when fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle at Haydock (15.6f, soft) 17 days ago. Can build on it. May ideally need further judged on French form; second run for new stable.
10 4th (10) (9/2 +55%) Golden Move	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(10) Golden Move 9/2, A fairly useful winner at 12f on flat and got off the mark in this sphere in 2m Wincanton handicap in December. Only 13th at Ascot since so needs to bounce back. Disappointing last time but Flat form suggests he can rate higher still.
4 5th (4) (15/2 -7%) Black Hawk Eagle	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(4) Black Hawk Eagle 15/2, Scored twice over hurdles for his current yard but only eighth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Ascot (15.7f, good to soft) 45 days ago. Sort to bounce back. Difficult task at Ascot last time and this is much more suitable; possibilities.
3 6th (3) (40/1 -150%) The Widdow Maker	40 40/1(-150%)	(3) The Widdow Maker 40/1, C&D winner but not seen out since pulled up in handicap chase at Wincanton 23 months ago. Since had a wind op and has his fitness to prove on his comeback run. 2-2 over C&D but has been absent for nearly two years; market helpful.
1 7th (1) (7/1 +0%) Manuelito	7 7/1(+0%)	(1) Manuelito 7/1, A fairly useful 2m winner over hurdles for David Pipe but pulled up in handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (16.6f) when last seen out 6 months ago. Needs to hit the ground running for his new stable. Steadily progressive for David Pipe until form dipped in major summer handicap; new yard.
13 8th (13) (80/1 -300%) Wasthatok	80 80/1(-300%)	(13) Wasthatok 80/1, A fairly useful ex-Irish 2m hurdles winner. Came in a well-held sixth on his yard/chasing debut at Hereford however and off for 12 months since. Hooded for return with bit to prove. Absent since chase defeat just over a year ago (stable debut).
14 9th (14) (12/1 +25%) Phoenix Risen	12 12/1(+25%)	(14) Phoenix Risen 12/1, C&D winner but he came in a below-form fourth of 8 in handicap hurdle here (19f, good to soft) 36 days ago. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. Dual C&D winner; beat Walk On High at Wincanton on penultimate start.
5 \|F\| (5) (9/1 +44%) Latin Verse	9 9/1(+44%)	(5) Latin Verse 9/1, Winless this term but in good nick until only 11th of 15 in handicap hurdle (15/2) at Wincanton (19.8f, soft) 19 days ago. Cheekpieces refitted and sort to bounce back. Form dipped last time, not beaten entirely by the 2m4f trip.
8 10th (8) (7/1 +50%) Admiralty House	7 7/1(+50%)	(8) Admiralty House 7/1, Lightly-raced winner who comes here on the back of a good third of 8 in 2m Haydock handicap in the mud in December. Big shout eased 1 lb with these less testing conditions also a likely plus. Tends to take a good hold but is proving consistent; should run well.
9 11th (9) (12/1 -200%) Campaign Trail	12 12/1(-200%)	(9) Campaign Trail 12/1, Progressive stayer on Flat for Ralph Beckett in 2023. Overcame long absence to make a winning hurdling/yard debut at Doncaster in November but only a fair third in 2m Wetherby novice following month. Remains with potential now handicapping. Successful in the first of two attempts over hurdles; could still have more to offer.
7 12th (7) (18/1 -80%) Mostly Sunny	18 18/1(-80%)	(7) Mostly Sunny 18/1, A 3-time winner on the Flat who has taken well to hurdling for the Skelton yard, winning twice. Cheekpieces on when a creditable second of 6 in 2m5f Ludlow novice in October so he's respected after a break. Remains of interest, back down in trip; solid record at 2m over hurdles.
11 \|PU\| (11) (18/1 -50%) Intrepide Sud	18 18/1(-50%)	(11) Intrepide Sud 18/1, Fair bumper winner who opened his hurdling account in 2m novice at Uttoxeter in October. Pulled up in handicap at Wincanton (15.2f, heavy) 61 days ago though so has something to prove with hood added. Chance partly depends on the ground (both rules wins on good).

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13:55 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

This can go the way of SAINT ANAPOLINO, who overcame his tendency to be keen when getting off the mark in comfortable fashion at Exeter last month. A 3lb rise for that success looks manageable, and Campaign Trail may be the main danger if bouncing back to the form that saw him win at Doncaster on his debut over hurdles. A stablemate of the selection, Manuelito is a capable sort on his day, while the same can be said of Black Hawk Eagle, who takes a significant drop in grade.

Lots with chances. Alan King's ADMIRALTY HOUSE rates the pick at these weights so is taken to build on his good Haydock third under these less testing conditions and resume winning ways. Campaign Trail fluffed his lines at Wetherby last time but could still emerge as the main danger on his first go in handicaps, while Ninth Loch, Saint Anapolino and Mostly Sunny all need factoring in too.

The most persuasive contenders are the interesting handicap debutants SAINT ANAPOLINO (narrowly preferred) and Campaign Trail.

14:25 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 23f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
6 1st (6) (17/2 +23%) Jupiter Allen	8.5 17/2(+23%)	(6) Jupiter Allen 17/2, Dual winner over hurdles who advanced his form after 5 months off when opening his chase account at Exeter in October. However, has failed to fire both subsequent starts and it's probably best to look elsewhere. Backward steps since Exeter win; first-time headgear needs to help.
4 2nd (4) (5/4 +62%) The Doyen Chief	1.25 5/4(+62%)	(4) The Doyen Chief 5/4, Winning pointer/bumper performer who won 2 of his 3 completed starts at up to 20.6f over hurdles last term, including a 19f novice here 12 months ago. Placed both starts since switched to fences and this stiffer test could be the catalyst for improvement. Solid performer; two creditable efforts since switched to chasing; 1-1 at Taunton.
1 3rd (1) (11/2 +35%) Isaac Des Obeaux	5.5 11/2(+35%)	(1) Isaac Des Obeaux 11/2, Back-to-back hurdles winner last winter and signed 2023/24 campaign off by finishing a close third in 3m handicap here in April. Still early days in this sphere but will need to show much more than he has in handicap chases at Chepstow and Cheltenham if he's to figure prominently here. Close third off 2lb higher here on last attempt over hurdles; third chase attempt.
3 4th (3) (15/2 -88%) Stormy Flight	7.5 15/2(-88%)	(3) Stormy Flight 15/2, Dual Exeter winner last term and left low-key reappearance behind when going down narrowly to the upwardly mobile Lowry's Bar over 19f at the aforementioned course in December, with the re-opposing The Doyen Chief (2 lb pull) 3¾ lengths back in third. Strong claims. Ran well on penultimate start; the rest of this form this term is unconvincing.
2 5th (2) (7/1 -155%) Pimlico Point	7 7/1(-155%)	(2) Pimlico Point 7/1, Low-mileage 7-y-o who got off the mark in this sphere in 4-runner Exeter handicap last February. Very nearly added to that at Uttoxeter (3m, soft) when last seen 9 months ago and it's still early days for him over fences but improvement will certainly be needed if he's take this. Absent since going close at Uttoxeter nine months ago; consistent sort; in the mix.
5 6th (5) (12/1 +25%) Investment Manager	12 12/1(+25%)	(5) Investment Manager 12/1, Won over fences at Newton Abbot last May and capitalised on lower hurdles mark at the same course in September. However, hasn't put his best foot forward the last twice and likely to come up short once more. Nearly all wins at Newton Abbot; modest fifth in both Taunton attempts.
7 \|F\| (7) (20/1 +9%) First Lord De Cuet	20 20/1(+9%)	(7) First Lord De Cuet 20/1, Hasn't won since 2021 and there have been very few positives to take from his efforts so far this season. Yard also saddles Castle Daragh. Form has dipped sharply this term and still a maiden over fences.
8 \|U\| (8) (5/1 +29%) Mount Gay Run	5 5/1(+29%)	(8) Mount Gay Run 5/1, Showed fair form in bumpers for Paul Nicholls and similar level in a pair of hurdle runs for new yard in recent months, third at listed level before finishing fourth in a Cheltenham maiden (20.2f) on New Year's Day. Makes a quick switch to chasing for handicap bow and market should guide. Promising efforts over hurdles for new yard; open to improvement on chase debut.
9 \|PU\| (9) (80/1 -264%) Castle Daragh	80 80/1(-264%)	(9) Castle Daragh 80/1, Point winner who made a successful start under Rules in 23.6f hunter chase at Chepstow last spring. However, he was pulled up at Stratford the following month and again failed to complete on return in a novice hurdle at Newton Abbot in October. Won hunter chase on rules debut; has totally failed to back up that form.

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14:25 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 23f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

Not beaten far in a race that has worked out well at Exeter last time out, THE DOYEN CHIEF remains unexposed in this sphere and stepping up in trip could be ideal for this eight-year-old. He can score at the main expense of Pimlico Point, who has not been seen in action since May but went close at Uttoxeter on that occasion. Mount Gay Run is another to consider on his chasing bow, while Jupiter Allen cannot be ruled out either.

It could be a case of third time lucky over fences for THE DOYEN CHIEF, who wasn't far behind Stormy Flight in the Exeter handicap won by the progressive Lowry's Bar and Alan King's charge will almost certainly benefit from this step up in trip. Stormy Flight failed to complete at Windsor next time but he'll be a threat granted a clear round here. If Mount Gay Run takes to fences at the first time of asking he shouldn't be far away either.

Consistent THE DOYEN CHIEF (nap) was successful over hurdles on this card 12 months ago and holds particularly solid claims back here.

14:55 Taunton Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
1 1st (1) (9/4 +18%) Tour Ovalie	2.25 9/4(+18%)	(1) Tour Ovalie 9/4, Progressive mare who landed hat-trick with career-best in a Newbury handicap (16.3f) in December, typically delivered late to win. Faced a stiff task from 6 lb out of the weights in a better quality race at Windsor since and much respected back in lesser company. Productive handicap hurdler this term; stiff task last time; leading form claims.
3 2nd (3) (15/2 +46%) Barrabool	7.5 15/2(+46%)	(3) Barrabool 15/2, Modest form in bumpers for Tom Weston and made the most of a good opportunity when making all in 3-runner maiden at Plumpton (15.9f) on hurdles debut in November. Found out in better company at Windsor 11 weeks later and will probably be better off in handicaps in due course. Won at Plumpton on hurdles debut; tough task last time; one of the main players.
2 3rd (2) (2/5 +40%) Anno Power	0.4 2/5(+40%)	(2) Anno Power 2/5, Promising dual bumper winner who overcame notable inexperience to make a successful hurdling debut in 8-runner maiden at Sandown (2m) in November. Sort to improve markedly. Won at Sandown on sole run this term, taking her record in hood to 3-3; respected.
5 4th (5) (33/1 0%) Don't Tell Rosie	33 33/1(0%)	(5) Don't Tell Rosie 33/1, Well held only outing on Flat for Daniel & Claire Kubler back in late 2022 but she did go with promise starting out for new yard when fifth of 13 in a C&D novice on NH debut. Stiff task when well beaten back here last time and retains some potential. Drops back in class but needs progress to get off the mark.
9 5th (9) (100/1 +33%) Whatmakes Honey B	100 100/1(+33%)	(9) Whatmakes Honey B 100/1, Winless following 8 attempts in maiden points and well beaten in bumper/maiden hurdle 3 months apart. 0-8 in points and has achieved little in two rules starts.
7 6th (7) (100/1 +33%) Janespriceless	100 100/1(+33%)	(7) Janespriceless 100/1, Failed to complete both starts in points and no promise with a tongue strap fitted when pulled up both starts over hurdles. Yet to complete.
11 7th (11) (22/1 -267%) Organic	22 22/1(-267%)	(11) Organic 22/1, Three-time winner on the Flat at up to 1¼m for George Boughey in 2024. Changed hands for 32,000 gns in October and she's an interesting recruit to this sphere. Fair performer on Flat for George Boughey; gets a hefty 4yo allowance; interesting.
8 8th (8) (50/1 -127%) Viva Valentina	50 50/1(-127%)	(8) Viva Valentina 50/1, Masked Marvel mare who left the form of her sole bumper outing well behind when second in a Market Rasen novice on hurdling debut in November 2023. However, was well held at Huntingdon on her sole run since. Not particularly solid but has frame possibilities on best effort.
4 \|F\| (4) (25/1 0%) Dawn's Desire	25 25/1(0%)	(4) Dawn's Desire 25/1, Milan mare. Half-sister to fair hurdler/chaser Morfee. Dam unraced half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3¼m) Balbriggan. Bred to need time and distance. Newcomer who may need longer trips judged on breeding.
10 \|PU\| (10) (33/1 0%) L'inoubliable	33 33/1(0%)	(10) L'inoubliable 33/1, £9,000 3-y-o, Beaumec De Houelle filly. Dam, maiden over hurdles/fences in France,14.2f/14.5f winner on Flat. Debutante who has Flat/jumps winners in pedigree; market instructive.
6 \|PU\| (6) (100/1 +33%) Dorset Lady	100 100/1(+33%)	(6) Dorset Lady 100/1, Fair on Flat and modest in bumpers but no promise in 3 runs over hurdles. Has shown nothing over hurdles.

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14:55 Taunton Maiden Hurdle (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

ANNO POWER was the game winner of maiden hurdle over 2m at Sandown in November and looks progressive enough to cope with a penalty. Having previously shown ability when winning bumpers at Cheltenham and Ascot, there is a lot to like about her chance now she has experience in this discipline. The class-dropping Tour Ovalie is another must for consideration, while Organic completes the shortlist.

ANNO POWER was value for appreciably more than the result might suggest after cutting through the field to collar a couple of much more prominently-ridden rivals at Sandown on her hurdling debut back in November and looks capable of defying a penalty on route to better things. Tour Ovalie is a likeable type who merits obvious respect back in calmer waters, with Organic an interesting recruit to this sphere based on her fairly useful Flat form.

Preference is for ANNO POWER, who remains unbeaten in the hood. Tour Ovalie, Barrabool and Organic look the dangers.

15:30 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 18f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (5/1 +64%) Palawan Du Mazet	5 5/1(+64%)	(8) Palawan Du Mazet 5/1, Creditable fifth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot last summer and ran to a similar level when fifth back from a break at Chepstow in November. Wasn't in quite the same form at Uttoxeter next time, though, and looks vulnerable from a win point of view now chasing. Touch of fifthitis over hurdles this term; needs a bigger effort on chase debut.
3 2nd (3) (5/1 +64%) Siam Park	5 5/1(+64%)	(3) Siam Park 5/1, Free-going type who has proven to be a disappointment since switched to handicaps over hurdles, finishing mid-field in 17-runner event at Wincanton recently. Needs to raise his game now sent chasing. Chase debutante who comes with risk having fallen twice, including in sole point.
9 3rd (9) (8/1 +64%) El Rojo Grande	8 8/1(+64%)	(9) El Rojo Grande 8/1, Winning Irish pointer but record under Rules isn't great and has failed to complete on each of his last 3 starts. Readily passed over. Has failed to complete in either of his chase starts; returns from long absence.
6 4th (6) (5/1 +23%) Mutley Crew	5 5/1(+23%)	(6) Mutley Crew 5/1, Duly improved on her handicap bow when scoring at Fontwell (19f, soft) in October. Ran as well in defeat after a break when third of 11 in handicap at Plumpton a couple of months later before 21.6f on heavy going proved to be too much of a test at Exeter. Possibilities on chase debut. Low-mileage 9yo who has respectable hurdles form and is still an unexposed sort.
2 5th (2) (5/2 -43%) Lady Pretender	2.5 5/2(-43%)	(2) Lady Pretender 5/2, Fairly useful hurdler/chaser in France and seemingly finding her feet for present yard following a second wind op, placed in handicap chases at Wincanton and Leicester (both at around 2m) the last twice. Should make her presence felt. Maiden who ran well behind a subsequent scorer last time; solid chance off same mark.
11 6th (11) (28/1 +30%) Sevenofus	28 28/1(+30%)	(11) Sevenofus 28/1, Still looking for first success and she didn't show much back chasing on return here at the end of December. Creditable second in this race last year; far from consistent this season.
7 7th (7) (11/1 +50%) Sheeka Supreme	11 11/1(+50%)	(7) Sheeka Supreme 11/1, Successful in Irish points in October 2022 but little show in 4 races over hurdles to date, including when tried in handicap company for the first time at Exeter. Record of 221 in Irish points in 2022; may improve now switched to chasing.
1 \|PU\| (1) (7/2 -87%) Camino Rocio	3.5 7/2(-87%)	(1) Camino Rocio 7/2, Landed a gamble making a winning debut for this yard under an attacking ride at Wincanton in October. Went in twice again the following month, landing a 6-runner handicap at Huntingdon prior to completing the hat-trick in good style at Market Rasen (21.4f, soft), and he has to go on the shortlist. Record of 3-3 since joining new yard and wearing a visor, the wins over 2m4f/2m5f.
10 \|PU\| (10) (20/1 -67%) Ballygelly	20 20/1(-67%)	(10) Ballygelly 20/1, Winner of the second of her 2 starts between the flags but has so far offered little under Rules, again well held on return/chase debut on latest appearance in November. Since undergone a wind op and cheekpieces now enlisted. Chance depends on whether she improves for wind surgery and cheekpieces.
12 \|PU\| (12) (22/1 +82%) Fox Wallace	22 22/1(+82%)	(12) Fox Wallace 22/1, No sign of ability to date and she's very hard to warm to. Overall record is far from convincing.
5 \|PU\| (5) (40/1 +39%) Star Turn	40 40/1(+39%)	(5) Star Turn 40/1, Modest form at best on the Flat and over hurdles for Alan King. No show both starts for new yard since returning to action in December and needs to turn things around now tackling the larger obstacles. Poor record in handicaps (Flat/hurdles); switches to chasing.
4 \|PU\| (4) (50/1 +0%) Time To Dazzle	50 50/1(+0%)	(4) Time To Dazzle 50/1, Modest hurdles winner who readily surpassed previous efforts in this discipline (following a wind op) when runner-up at Ludlow in December. However, little to shout about in 2 subsequent starts and the percentage call is to look elsewhere. Patchy record since winning over hurdles last February for previous yard.

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15:30 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 18f Race Class Flow

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

Having readily completed a hat-trick of wins over fences in a similar race at Market Rasen in November, CAMINO ROCIO is hard to oppose as he bids to extend his unbeaten status since joining his current yard. A 9lb higher mark obviously demands more of him and gives hope to the supporters of Lady Pretender and Mutley Crew, who are put forward as the two most likely threats.

The vote goes to LADY PRETENDER, who appears to be finding her feet for Venetia Williams judged on creditable efforts in defeat the last twice. Camino Rocio is on a roll and he is the clear main danger ahead of Mutley Crew.

On the back of a solid effort, LADY PRETENDER could well go one better and open her account. Camino Rocio is feared most.

16:05 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
8 1st (8) (11/1 +56%) Rodney	11 11/1(+56%)	(8) Rodney 11/1, Poor hurdler in Ireland for Shark Hanlon. Off for 126 days ahead of this first outing for Kerry Lee. Would need to see market support to consider. Modest in 2 handicaps; dam half-sister to 3 classy stayers, so may yet do better; new yard.
4 2nd (4) (13/2 +7%) Our Dylan	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(4) Our Dylan 13/2, Two wins last spring and went in again at Exeter (18.5f, heavy) in December. Creditable sixth of 11 at Ffos Las since but that underlines he needs a bit more from this mark. Dependable; career-high mark since Exeter win in December; should still have a say.
5 3rd (5) (18/1 -50%) Zucayan	18 18/1(-50%)	(5) Zucayan 18/1, Dual Ludlow winner but off since June and might be best watched this time. Both hurdle wins at 2m on good; major query about conditions on return from a break.
9 4th (9) (2/1 +82%) Tom Taggle	2 2/1(+82%)	(9) Tom Taggle 2/1, Poor form in a bumper and 3 hurdles but could fare better in handicaps. One to note in the betting. Remote in three qualifying runs but this will be more his level; watch the market.
1 5th (1) (4/1 +20%) Activist	4 4/1(+20%)	(1) Activist 4/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Leicester in November. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap at Hereford (2m, good to soft) 20 days ago. C&D winner who made a winning return from a break; creditable 4th latest; on the premises.
11 6th (11) (7/2 +50%) Moonlight Artist	3.5 7/2(+50%)	(11) Moonlight Artist 7/2, Won 23f Exeter handicap last season. Hasn't taken to fences this time round but is well treated if a return to hurdles and first-time headgear help to spark a revival. Hurdle winner at 2m7f in 2023; chase career put on hold; 8lb lower than latest hurdle run.
12 7th (12) (100/1 -203%) Alderley Charlie	100 100/1(-203%)	(12) Alderley Charlie 100/1, No promise in his 3 qualifying runs and significant improvement will be needed even from a lowly opening handicap mark. Completed in his own time in two C&D runs; this is more suitable; lots more still needed.
7 8th (7) (9/2 +18%) Gallopade	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(7) Gallopade 9/2, Dual bumper winner in 2021/22. Placed twice in 2m novice hurdles at Ludlow in March 2023 but off since pulling up at Wincanton the following month. Warren Greatrex is enjoying a good season and it'll be very interesting what the betting makes of this returning handicap newcomer. 2-2 in bumpers; well treated on pick of hurdle form but off since pulled up in April 2023.
3 \|PU\| (3) (17/2 +29%) Chankaya	8.5 17/2(+29%)	(3) Chankaya 17/2, Won over C&D for Mitchell Hunt last February. Below that level in 3 runs for Tim Vaughan but there were more encouraging signs when fifth at Fontwell 9 days ago. C&D win last February for previous yard; has not come near replicating form for new yard.
2 \|PU\| (2) (20/1 +0%) Monsant	20 20/1(+0%)	(2) Monsant 20/1, Fair form on first 2 outings back in 2023 but hasn't kicked on from that, including in 2 handicaps since joining Neil Mulholland. Promise in Irish maiden hurdles; nothing noteworthy in three handicaps, two for this yard.

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16:05 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow

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

DIESEL LINE took a big step forward on his second handicap start when filling the runner-up spot over C&D last month, and he's only 2lb higher. Jeremy Scott's seven-year-old might only need to reproduce that level of form in order to go one better. Activist wasn't disgraced in fourth in a stronger event at Hereford on his latest outing and could get into contention, along with Our Dylan.

DIESEL LINE is given a chance to build on last month's promising second over C&D. Moonlight Artist is on a good mark if a return to hurdles and first-time cheekpieces have a revitalising effect. Gallopade hasn't been seen for 22 months but an opening mark in the mid 90s may not be beyond him if retaining anything like his old ability and market confidence could prove significant.

Good to soft ground might be preferable for DIESEL LINE but he ran well here last time and can make good on his bumper promise.

16:40 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Form	Odds	Runs
11 1st (11) (5/1 +41%) Grenadier Jed	5 5/1(+41%)	(11) Grenadier Jed 5/1, Has suffered heavy defeats in 3 maiden hurdles this season but a bumper third last winter suggests he has ability and handicaps provide him with a more realistic chance. One to note in the betting. Bumper promise; never sighted in 3 hurdle runs but he is well connected; handicap debut.
3 2nd (3) (5/2 +29%) State Of Fame	2.5 5/2(+29%)	(3) State Of Fame 5/2, Best run for this yard when third of 16 over C&D (good to soft) in a first-time visor 17 days ago, finishing to good effect under today's conditional jockey. Player. Won 3 of 4 completions in points; 0-12 over hurdles; kept on well when 3rd over C&D latest.
6 3rd (6) (15/2 -67%) Drash On Ruby	7.5 15/2(-67%)	(6) Drash On Ruby 15/2, Yet to win but shaped better than the bare result after 9 weeks off when third of 11 in 21.5f Exeter handicap on New Year's Day, going well until a bad mistake 3 out. Should go well. Close up in 4 handicaps before absence; working her way back to form; in the picture.
9 4th (9) (14/1 +22%) Senor Diaz	14 14/1(+22%)	(9) Senor Diaz 14/1, Fourth in a 20.5f Plumpton handicap last March but well held at Ffos Las 5 weeks later. This is his first outing for 9 months and it's probably best to look elsewhere. Mildly promising handicap debut but dropped right out last May on latest start.
1 5th (1) (9/4 +10%) Two To Tango	2.25 9/4(+10%)	(1) Two To Tango 9/4, Placed on his last 4 starts, finishing second of 8 over C&D on the latest. One to consider with Harry Cobden taking the reins for the first time. 0-8 but running well; big effort likely down in grade with H Cobden replacing conditionals.
4 6th (4) (10/1 +44%) King Of Brazil	10 10/1(+44%)	(4) King Of Brazil 10/1, Dual chaser winner at this time last year but has struggled so far this season. It remains to be seen whether a return to hurdles sparks him back to life. Two chase wins last spring but has lost his way; reverts to hurdles with much to prove.
7 7th (7) (9/1 +36%) Getuptheyard	9 9/1(+36%)	(7) Getuptheyard 9/1, Fourth in handicaps over C&D and at Chepstow last spring but disappointed in 2 comeback runs in the autumn. Remains to be seen whether he returns from a short break in better form. No progress in handicaps as yet and soundly beaten latest; had wind op since.
8 8th (8) (80/1 -60%) Lucky Draw	80 80/1(-60%)	(8) Lucky Draw 80/1, Fair on Flat and over hurdles but has disappointed on both starts back from an absence this winter. Can only watch. Chance on form in summer 2023 but pulled up/finished remote in 2 runs since absence.
10 9th (10) (50/1 -52%) Kolisi	50 50/1(-52%)	(10) Kolisi 50/1, Runner-up twice in 2m handicap hurdles in June 2023 but has offered little in 4 starts since returning from lengthy absence. Lots to prove at present. Won three on the trot in April 2022 but out of sorts now and pulled up over C&D latest.
2 10th (2) (6/1 -20%) Ted's Friend	6 6/1(-20%)	(2) Ted's Friend 6/1, Running with credit of late, chasing home an unexposed improver at Fakenham (3m) on New Year's Day. Could hit the frame again. Recaptured some form of late; should give his running; cheekpieces left off.
5 11th (5) (12/1 +25%) Impecunious	12 12/1(+25%)	(5) Impecunious 12/1, Has shown a fair level of form at best over hurdles but made no impact in 3 handicaps starts towards the end of 2024. Placed in two qualifying events but has been a weak finisher in handicaps at 2m3f and 2m.
12 12th (12) (66/1 -65%) Joker Jack	66 66/1(-65%)	(12) Joker Jack 66/1, Hinted at ability in his qualifying runs but made a disappointing start to his handicap career at Warwick on New Year's Eve. The cheekpieces he wore on that occasion are quickly discarded. Modest form, including when pulled up on handicap debut at Warwick in December.

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16:40 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow

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

TWO TO TANGO only found a subsequent winner too good in a deeper contest over track and trip in December and the handicapper might have been kind to leave his mark alone. With the booking of Harry Cobden catching the eye, he could gain his first career success. Ted's Friend has made the frame on each of his last three starts, most recently finishing second at Fakenham, and should remain competitive. Drash On Ruby completes the shortlist.

The fact DRASH ON RUBY is 0-9 in handicaps doesn't make her one for maximum stakes but the way she travelled until a bad mistake 3 out at Exeter last time suggests she has a win in her from this sort of mark. State of Fame is another who shaped well last time and is second choice ahead of last-time-out C&D second Two To Tango.

This can go to TWO TO TANGO who can capitalise on the drop in grade with Harry Cobden up for the first time.

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