Taunton Races & Results Tomform Thursday 8th April 2021
There were 45 Races on Thursday 8th April 2021 across 6 meetings. There was 7 races at Southwell, 8 races at Meydan, 8 races at Gowran Park, 8 races at Taunton, 7 races at Aintree, 7 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 8th April 2021
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(6) Tulin 0.36/1, Fair Flat winner in France and belied market weakness when making successful start over hurdles for yard in C&D event 3 weeks ago, seeing things out well. Open to improvement and hard to oppose.
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2nd (7) (2.5/1 -11%) Castel Gandolfo
2.5
2.5/1(-11%)
(7) Castel Gandolfo 2.5/1, Fair ex-Irish maiden on the Flat who shaped with promise when placed both starts over hurdles in November. Well held in jumpers' bumper after 11 weeks off last time and tongue tie goes on.
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3rd (8) (33/1 -175%) Monete
33
33/1(-175%)
(8) Monete 33/1, Some eye-catching Flat form in Germany after just 2 runs in 2020 but offered little sent hurdling at Ludlow last week.
4
4th (4) (22/1 +33%) Man Of The Sea
22
22/1(+33%)
(4) Man Of The Sea 22/1, Well held on hurdles debut over C&D recently and likely to have stamina doubts in this sphere (best up to 7.5f on Flat, and only modest, too).
3
5th (3) (50/1 -52%) Gamalou D'Alene
50
50/1(-52%)
(3) Gamalou D'Alene 50/1, Just modest form in bumper/2 Ludlow hurdles. Probably wants further.
2
6th (2) (150/1 +0%) Gaelic Thunder
150
150/1(+0%)
(2) Gaelic Thunder 150/1, Well held in bumpers/C&D novice hurdle.
5
|PU| (5) (12/1 -50%) Top Power
12
12/1(-50%)
(5) Top Power 12/1, Fairly useful maiden on Flat at 3 yrs (stays 1½m). Sold from Andrew Balding only 1,000 gns since last seen but no surprise if he were up to making an impact in this sphere for new yard.
1
|PU| (1) (66/1 +0%) Delta River
66
66/1(+0%)
(1) Delta River 66/1, Fair maiden at up to 1m on the Flat for Richard Hannon.
LTO Selection:
13:25 Taunton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
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Stables Business Park Novices' Handicap Hurdle (GBB Race) 10 Runners
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(7) (5/1 +0%) Blazing Saddles
5
5/1(+0%)
(7) Blazing Saddles 5/1, Fair 1m4f winner on Flat who gained breakthrough success in this sphere in 2m handicap at Stratford 24 days ago. Up 6 lb but he's not taken lightly.
1
1st (1) (1.5/1 +30%) Chez Hans
1.5
1.5/1(+30%)
(1) Chez Hans 1.5/1, Maiden hurdler but he's knocking on the door, excellent second of 10 in 2m handicap here 16 days ago. Can make his presence felt again upped in trip despite 3 lb rise.
4
2nd (4) (10/1 +38%) Cheng Gong
10
10/1(+38%)
(4) Cheng Gong 10/1, Left previous hurdling runs well behind when landing C&D handicap last month. However, took little interest when pulled up at Fakenham last time so others are preferred. Blinkers replace cheekpieces.
9
3rd (9) (4.5/1 +68%) Presuming Ed
4.5
4.5/1(+68%)
(9) Presuming Ed 4.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden hurdler. Creditable seventh of 13 to Blazing Saddles on handicap bow at Stratford 24 days ago, though carried his head awkardly having pulled hard. Others are more persuasive.
8
4th (8) (8.5/1 +6%) Passing Shadow
8.5
8.5/1(+6%)
(8) Passing Shadow 8.5/1, Without a win but in good form until below-par sixth at Doncaster last month. Others are better treated at these weights.
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5th (6) (10/1 -11%) Folly Gate
10
10/1(-11%)
(6) Folly Gate 10/1, Fair maiden hurdler. Not disgrced given he raced freely when fifth of 10 in 2m handicap here 16 days ago. No forlorn hope off a reduced mark.
11
6th (11) (40/1 +60%) Merchant In Milan
40
40/1(+60%)
(11) Merchant In Milan 40/1, Yet to show anything in points and over hurdles. Goes handicapping now with lots to prove.
10
7th (10) (5.5/1 +8%) Opine
5.5
5.5/1(+8%)
(10) Opine 5.5/1, Yet to get his head in front, but had wind op before fifth of 16 in 2m Southwell handicap 31 days ago, fading late on first run for 3 months. Blinkers on and well worth considering off a good mark.
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8th (5) (20/1 +20%) Fanfan La Colmine
20
20/1(+20%)
(5) Fanfan La Colmine 20/1, Best run over hurdles when fifth in 2m Wincantion novice in February but he failed to back it up on his handicap debut here 24 days ago. Needs a big step forward.
3
9th (3) (33/1 -32%) Makety
33
33/1(-32%)
(3) Makety 33/1, Fairly useful maiden hurdler for Oliver Sherwood but below form both runs for new yard after 8 months off, seventh of 10 in 2m handicap here 16 days ago. Has something to prove.
LTO Selection:
14:00 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow
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Racing To School Handicap Hurdle (Div 1) 12 Runners
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1st (11) (6/1 -20%) Mi Laddo
6
6/1(-20%)
(11) Mi Laddo 6/1, AW Flat winner for this yard in January. Shaped better than result in 2m Plumpton handicap on return to hurdling last month, unable to sustain eye-catching mid-race move. On the shortlist.
4
2nd (4) (6/1 -50%) Eva's Diva
6
6/1(-50%)
(4) Eva's Diva 6/1, Lost way for Phil Middleton this season but has shown slightly better signs for new yard. Drops back to 2m now having been eased a further 3 lb in the weights.
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3rd (8) (4.5/1 +68%) Valentine's Turf
4.5
4.5/1(+68%)
(8) Valentine's Turf 4.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden hurdler, not disgraced when sixth in 2m Stratford handicap last month but it underlines that he needs a bit more from his mark.
3
4th (3) (22/1 -83%) Yaazaain
22
22/1(-83%)
(3) Yaazaain 22/1, Fair maiden on the Flat in France in 2019, but hasn't shown much over hurdles for this yard. Also well held on AW Flat and a jumpers bumper last twice. Tricky to weight up at present.
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5th (5) (7/1 -17%) Ventura Magic
7
7/1(-17%)
(5) Ventura Magic 7/1, Not at best at Hereford last time but his efforts prior to that had been respectable and his mark continues to ease.
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6th (6) (5/1 +17%) Motdepas
5
5/1(+17%)
(6) Motdepas 5/1, Poor form over hurdles but did offer more than previously when fifth of 16 in 19f handicap here last month, fading late on. That race has thrown up winners. One of more interesting types.
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7th (2) (7.5/1 +17%) Karakoram
7.5
7.5/1(+17%)
(2) Karakoram 7.5/1, Fair 2m winning hurdler who also proved consistent last season. Yet to hit top form this term but he is starting to look well treated.
1
8th (1) (11/1 -69%) San Agustin
11
11/1(-69%)
(1) San Agustin 11/1, Modest form in 2 bumpers last summer. Similar story in 3 attempts over hurdles but he does appeal as one who could go on to better things now handicapping.
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9th (7) (28/1 -40%) Alramz
28
28/1(-40%)
(7) Alramz 28/1, Modest maiden on Flat and beaten a long way starting out for hurdles for new yard in recent months. More chance now handicapping, though.
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10th (13) (100/1 -400%) Thomas Blossom
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100/1(-400%)
(13) Thomas Blossom 100/1, Poor hurdler/chaser nowadays. Below par when last seen in November and easily opposed from 7 lb out of the handicap.
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11th (10) (14/1 -17%) Freedom Chimes
14
14/1(-17%)
(10) Freedom Chimes 14/1, Long-standing maiden. At least gets a chance to race off his proper mark here, though, and yard have had winners recently.
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12th (9) (40/1 -233%) Dido
40
40/1(-233%)
(9) Dido 40/1, Six-time winner between the flags but still a maiden under Rules and arrives on the back of 2 moody displays here.
LTO Selection:
14:30 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow
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Racing To School Handicap Hurdle (Div 2) 11 Runners
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1st (3) (4/1 +27%) Theocrat
4
4/1(+27%)
(3) Theocrat 4/1, Went the wrong way from hurdling debut in the winter and opening mark doesn't look overly appealing. Fit from a spin on the Flat.
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2nd (5) (3.2/1 +42%) An Tailliur
3.2
3.2/1(+42%)
(5) An Tailliur 3.2/1, Well held in a bumper/novice hurdles in recent months but very much the sort to do better now handicapping on firmer ground. Very much one to consider.
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3rd (7) (5/1 +38%) Letsbe Avenue
5
5/1(+38%)
(7) Letsbe Avenue 5/1, Fair 1m Flat winner. In the process of showing improved form (still in front) when falling 2 out in Ludlow handicap on penultimate outing, then not ideally placed at Stratford last time. Considered.
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4th (11) (10/1 +0%) Shadow's Girl
10
10/1(+0%)
(11) Shadow's Girl 10/1, Poor handicap hurdler who has underperformed the last twice. Others preferred.
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5th (10) (6.5/1 +19%) Flanagans Field
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6.5/1(+19%)
(10) Flanagans Field 6.5/1, Veteran who is well treated and hasn't been disgraced of late, so merits consideration for all he's likely vulnerable to less-exposed types.
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6th (1) (18/1 -29%) Don Juan Du Gouet
18
18/1(-29%)
(1) Don Juan Du Gouet 18/1, Scored twice for Henry Daly last term, but has been badly out of sorts for his current yard.
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7th (9) (14/1 -65%) Serveontime
14
14/1(-65%)
(9) Serveontime 14/1, Exposed maiden but has been placed off higher marks, including when third in C&D handicap when last seen 2 years ago. Big ask on return.
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8th (12) (50/1 -52%) Lucky Circle
50
50/1(-52%)
(12) Lucky Circle 50/1, Poor maiden on Flat and no solid form over hurdles.
2
9th (2) (6.5/1 -44%) Troed Y Parc
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6.5/1(-44%)
(2) Troed Y Parc 6.5/1, Has only hinted at ability in bumpers/over hurdles to this point, but he's bred to be better than a mark of 96 and has a tongue tie applied for his handicap debut.
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10th (6) (125/1 -150%) Time Is Time
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125/1(-150%)
(6) Time Is Time 125/1, Lost his way in Ireland and returns from 18 months with plenty to prove for a new stable.
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|PU| (8) (20/1 +50%) Johni Boxit
20
20/1(+50%)
(8) Johni Boxit 20/1, In fair form on the Flat of late but has yet to threaten over hurdles, pulled up at Wincanton 140 days ago. Plenty to prove.
LTO Selection:
15:05 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow
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(6) Lady Kk 0.73/1, Showed much-improved form to get off the mark hard held at Ffos Las (21.8f) 7 days ago. Wisely turned out under a penalty and the manner of that success suggests she will prove tough to beat.
4
(4) (8.5/1 +29%) Captain Tommy
8.5
8.5/1(+29%)
(4) Captain Tommy 8.5/1, Has a couple of creditable runner-up efforts at Bangor to his name this term but well below par when last seen at Newbury (26f) in December. Had wind op since and returns with yard amongst the winners
3
(3) (18/1 -100%) Diomede Des Mottes
18
18/1(-100%)
(3) Diomede Des Mottes 18/1, Dual hurdles winner who has had a disappointing season all told dropping away quickly early final circuit at Warwick (26f) in March. Eased 4 lb but he's tough to assess at present.
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1st (1) (3.33/1 +0%) Calva D'Auge
3.33
3.33/1(+0%)
(1) Calva D'Auge 3.33/1, Improved this season, winning handicaps here/Newbury during second half of last year. Underwhelming display in jumpers bumper in February but no surprise to see a better showing back over timber.
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2nd (5) (6.5/1 -18%) Umndeni
6.5
6.5/1(-18%)
(5) Umndeni 6.5/1, Won twice in 2018/19 but very lightly raced and largely underwhelming since. Exeter second in October was more like it but absent again since.
LTO Selection:
15:40 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow
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Brian & Anne Derrick Diamond Wedding Handicap Chase 5 Runners
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(1) (1.88/1 +0%) Fleck Ivy
1.88
1.88/1(+0%)
(1) Fleck Ivy 1.88/1, Successful Irish pointer who confirmed the promise of his chasing debut when winning 12-runner handicap at Plumpton (19.8f) 24 days ago, again jumping soundly and going with enthusiasm. More to come.
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(3) (2/1 +43%) Arcade Attraction
2
2/1(+43%)
(3) Arcade Attraction 2/1, Attracted support and resumed winning ways back over fences in 11-runner handicap at Ffos Las (19.4f) last week. Has to be respected under 7 lb penalty.
5
(5) (3.5/1 +30%) Veiled Secret
3.5
3.5/1(+30%)
(5) Veiled Secret 3.5/1, Went close to opening his chase account at Market Rasen (19.2f) when last seen in October (final run for Tom Symonds). However, returns 4 lb higher for new yard, so more will be needed.
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1st (6) (16/1 +20%) Royal Plaza
16
16/1(+20%)
(6) Royal Plaza 16/1, Fair chaser at his best but not easy to catch right and folded quickly here last time. Others more persuasive.
2
2nd (2) (7/1 -40%) Demon D'aunou
7
7/1(-40%)
(2) Demon D'aunou 7/1, Hinted at a revival under a considerate ride at Wincanton last time and is potentially well handicapped now, so he's one to note in the betting.
LTO Selection:
16:15 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 18f Race Class Flow
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Pontispool Equine Sports Centre Handicap Chase 9 Runners
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(5) (3.5/1 -5%) Shattered Glass
3.5
3.5/1(-5%)
(5) Shattered Glass 3.5/1, Irish point winner who has shown more spark switched to fences following a wind op, best effort yet when finding just one too good at Market Rasen (3m). Can't have been right at Exeter.
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(9) (7/1 +22%) Ector
7
7/1(+22%)
(9) Ector 7/1, Good second back chasing Hereford in November but has merely underlined his inconsistency with 3 poor runs since. 5 lb out of the weights.
6
(6) (10/1 -54%) Golden Poet
10
10/1(-54%)
(6) Golden Poet 10/1, Runner-up twice over fences this term and was possibly unsuited by conditions when failing to get home at Wincanton last month. Hampered and fell early on Saturday.
3
(3) (16/1 -129%) Orchestrated
16
16/1(-129%)
(3) Orchestrated 16/1, Popped up over fences each season for David Bridgwater and confirmed he retains some ability with headgear back on when second at Fontwell 10 days ago. Needs to back that up.
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(8) (16/1 +60%) Thestopperdunne
16
16/1(+60%)
(8) Thestopperdunne 16/1, Little form of worth.
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(7) (18/1 +18%) Minella Style
18
18/1(+18%)
(7) Minella Style 18/1, Still looking for first win and not in much form over hurdles this season.
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1st (2) (1.88/1 +32%) Legend Of Zorro
1.88
1.88/1(+32%)
(2) Legend Of Zorro 1.88/1, Successful at Wincanton from this mark in November 2019. Lightly raced and nowhere near that level all 3 outings since but has joined a yard having a good season.
4
2nd (4) (7/1 -56%) Minella Voucher
7
7/1(-56%)
(4) Minella Voucher 7/1, Dual winner last term and building up a solid record at this level, placed on last 3 starts. Steps up in trip and has to go on the shortlist.
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3rd (1) (12/1 +40%) Leith Hill Lad
12
12/1(+40%)
(1) Leith Hill Lad 12/1, Seemed to lose confidence over fences for Charlie Longsdon and has offered little in various company for new yard.
LTO Selection:
16:55 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 23f Race Class Flow
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Newton King Estate Agents Maiden Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) 8 Runners
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(4) (7/1 +42%) Trust The Dreams
7
7/1(+42%)
(4) Trust The Dreams 7/1, Farhh gelding. Half-brother to 7f/1m winner City Bridge. Dam, ran once on Flat, half-sister to useful hurdler (stayed 21f) Loch Ard. Makes plenty of appeal on paper.
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(9) (8/1 +20%) Toutatis
8
8/1(+20%)
(9) Toutatis 8/1, Promising start when placed in Kempton and Doncaster bumpers but needs more still to prevail here.
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(6) (18/1 -64%) Lallygag
18
18/1(-64%)
(6) Lallygag 18/1, It's Gino brother to 3 winners, including stable star, smart hurdler/very smart chaser Lalor who won bumper on debut. Of obvious interest.
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(10) (50/1 -127%) Hazy Dream
50
50/1(-127%)
(10) Hazy Dream 50/1, Stayed on gradually for second in Exeter bumper in December but it amounts to just poor form.
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1st (3) (2.5/1 -43%) Kandoo Kid
2.5
2.5/1(-43%)
(3) Kandoo Kid 2.5/1, Kapgarde gelding from the family of top stable performer Politologue. Encouraging fourth in decent Ascot bumper on debut in November then not seen to best effect in messy Wincanton race on Boxing Day.
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2nd (1) (1.88/1 +6%) American Gerry
1.88
1.88/1(+6%)
(1) American Gerry 1.88/1, Promise in points and again on bumper debut for Chris Gordon over C&D last month, running on well for second under this rider. Should improve for new yard.
5
3rd (5) (9/1 +44%) Here Hare Here
9
9/1(+44%)
(5) Here Hare Here 9/1, £24,000 3-y-o, Masterstroke gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler/chaser Fraternel and 17f French chase winner Espoir du Turf.
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3rd (8) (11/1 -69%) Rock Legend
11
11/1(-69%)
(8) Rock Legend 11/1, Half-brother to 5 winners, notably high-class hurdler Wicklow Brave. Failed to meet expectations in 3-y-o Aintree bumper on debut in November but given a break since and could progress.
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