Taunton Races & Results Tomform Thursday 8th December 2022
There were 37 Races on Thursday 8th December 2022 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Newcastle, 7 races at Taunton, 7 races at Warwick, 7 races at Clonmel, 9 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 8th December 2022
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(3) Wajaaha 0.5/1, Fairly useful hurdler who capitalised on the drop in grade in first-time cheekpieces at Plumpton in November and followed up back on the level at Dundalk 11 days later. Not quite in the same form there last week but still rates the one to beat back over hurdles.
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(4) (3.33/1 +0%) Poseidon
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3.33/1(+0%)
(4) Poseidon 3.33/1, Useful chaser at best who ran poorly at Cheltenham in October. Fared little better back on the level at Dundalk 13 days ago but takes a marked drop in grade here and needs respecting. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.
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(5) (4.5/1 +36%) True Romance
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4.5/1(+36%)
(5) True Romance 4.5/1, Fair hurdler who took a step back in the right direction dropped in grade when second of 10 in selling hurdle at this course (19f, good, 5/6) 28 days ago. This demands a bit more, though.
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(7) (33/1 +50%) Yaazaain
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33/1(+50%)
(7) Yaazaain 33/1, Poor maiden hurdler who ran one of his better races without landing a blow when 14 lengths third of 10 in selling event at this course (19f, good, 10/1) 28 days ago. Firmly up against it again.
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(2) (50/1 -100%) Kanukankan
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50/1(-100%)
(2) Kanukankan 50/1, Sold out of Philip Hobbs' yard for just £4,000 but landed a Market Rasen novice on debut for new connections in August. Chased home an improver at Stratford but underperformed by some way dropped into a claimer at Huntingdon last time. Has left Charles & Adam Pogson.
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(6) (100/1 +33%) Vanderbilt
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100/1(+33%)
(6) Vanderbilt 100/1, Poor hurdler. Remains a maiden after 39 NH runs and failed to back up dubious latest effort when sixth of 10 in selling hurdle at this course (19f, good, 10/1) 4 weeks ago. Easily opposed.
LTO Selection:
12:28 Taunton Selling Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
(3) Per Vino Veritas 2.5/1, Modest form over hurdles to date. Disappointing at Exeter when last seen but could make his presence felt if able to bounce back after 7 months off.
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(6) (3.33/1 +5%) Baliyad
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3.33/1(+5%)
(6) Baliyad 3.33/1, 7-y-o who bagged a Stratford selling handicap in September and has run well in defeat on his last 2 starts (claimer at Ludlow 8 days ago). Should give another good account.
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(1) (4.5/1 -13%) Vazir
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4.5/1(-13%)
(1) Vazir 4.5/1, Fairly useful 1m4f Flat winner but hasn't yet matched that form over hurdles. Not discredited at Huntingdon on return and now fitted with cheekpieces down in grade.
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(10) (6/1 +76%) Modreeney
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6/1(+76%)
(10) Modreeney 6/1, Fair Irish bumper winner, but little impact in 5 starts over hurdles for current yard. Tongue tied for seasonal debut but hard to make a case for.
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(9) (10/1 +29%) Just Deegeeteebee
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10/1(+29%)
(9) Just Deegeeteebee 10/1, Unplaced in bumpers for Dai Burchell and fared no better so far over hurdles. Tongue tied for handicap debut.
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(4) (10/1 -33%) Alghazaal
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10/1(-33%)
(4) Alghazaal 10/1, Fairly useful on the Flat and while he's not proven as good over hurdles he has shaped a bit better than the bare result on both outings this season. Not discounted in a weak affair.
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(5) (16/1 -14%) Force De Frap
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16/1(-14%)
(5) Force De Frap 16/1, Fair form over hurdles and fences in France and first signs of encouragement in Britain over at Southwell last month, not settling but showing a bit in front for a fair way. Dropped another 5 lb and back down in trip now.
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(8) (18/1 +36%) Jack The Farmer
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18/1(+36%)
(8) Jack The Farmer 18/1, Poor hurdler who has been let down by his jumping in recent starts. Unlikely to make an impact.
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(7) (22/1 -120%) Ya Know Yaseff
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22/1(-120%)
(7) Ya Know Yaseff 22/1, Successful sole start in Irish points. Yet to achieve much over hurdles but could prove a different proposition now handicapping from a lowly mark.
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(12) (33/1 +34%) Bells Of Rutland
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33/1(+34%)
(12) Bells Of Rutland 33/1, Limited maiden hurdler who is set for another struggle.
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(13) (33/1 +34%) Christopher Clive
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33/1(+34%)
(13) Christopher Clive 33/1, No sign of encouragement for Jeremy Scott and hasn't been seen for 9 months. Hard to make a case for.
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(14) (66/1 -371%) Angus De Bull
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66/1(-371%)
(14) Angus De Bull 66/1, First run since leaving John O'Shea when last of 13 in handicap hurdle at Hereford last time. Out of the weights and yet to show anything but stable is going well.
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(2) (66/1 -65%) Mr Sociable
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66/1(-65%)
(2) Mr Sociable 66/1, Modest form at best over hurdles but his profile is far from convincing and he has a 19-month absence to overcome.
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(11) (66/1 -65%) Alfa Dawn
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66/1(-65%)
(11) Alfa Dawn 66/1, Fair maiden on Flat for Phillip Makin, but hasn't shown much so far over obstacles. Returns to hurdling after 8 months off.
LTO Selection:
13:00 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
(1) Rubaud 0.62/1, Useful performer on the Flat in France and improved markedly from his hurdling debut when landing a 7-runner novice over C&D last month. Plenty more to come and should be involved.
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(2) (1.38/1 -10%) Brentford Hope
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(2) Brentford Hope 1.38/1, Smart Flat winner who was runner-up in a novice at Ludlow on hurdling debut. Open to improvement, and looks to have plenty in favour on less testing ground. Strong claims.
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(11) (14/1 +30%) Sassified
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14/1(+30%)
(11) Sassified 14/1, Fairly useful on Flat (stays 11f) in Ireland for Johnny Murtagh and shaped as if in need of the run on after 13 months off when sixth in a novice at Market Rasen on hurdling debut. Should improve.
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(6) (25/1 -213%) Invincible De Mee
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25/1(-213%)
(6) Invincible De Mee 25/1, Well-bred sort who showed ability in French bumpers but is likely to have an educational start to hurdling.
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(7) (40/1 -100%) Let It Shine
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40/1(-100%)
(7) Let It Shine 40/1, Just modest form in a pair of bumpers and no impact in a novice at Huntingdon on first go over hurdles.
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(10) (50/1 +24%) Sailed Away
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50/1(+24%)
(10) Sailed Away 50/1, Made frame sole start in point bumper and shaped with some encouragement on Rules debut at Bangor in September. Has left Stuart Edmunds ahead of hurdle debut. Tongue strap on for 1st time.
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(8) (66/1 +0%) Little Pi
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66/1(+0%)
(8) Little Pi 66/1, Dunaden gelding who showed limited encouragement whrn down the field in a bumper at Bangor on debut 44 days ago. Others preferred.
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(12) (80/1 +20%) The Rain King
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80/1(+20%)
(12) The Rain King 80/1, Fairly useful on Flat (stays 8.5f), successful at Windsor in May but has been below form since and well held first two starts over hurdles.
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(13) (100/1 +0%) Nous Esperons
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100/1(+0%)
(13) Nous Esperons 100/1, Beaten a fair way on sole start for David Pipe in a Wincanton bumper in January and down the field in a novice at Exeter on first go over hurdles.
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(4) (150/1 -50%) Gun Runner Cash
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150/1(-50%)
(4) Gun Runner Cash 150/1, From a successful jumps family and perfect start when landing a Perth bumper for Gordon Elliott in April. Below that level since, including for new connections, and plenty on second hurdling start.
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(9) (150/1 -50%) Russies Dream
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150/1(-50%)
(9) Russies Dream 150/1, Little encouragement in a couple of bumpers and off a year prior to this hurdling debut, so hard to make a case for.
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(3) (150/1 +0%) Clay
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150/1(+0%)
(3) Clay 150/1, Fairly useful maiden on Flat for Richard Hannon (stays 1¼m) but lost his form in that sphere and stable/hurdling debut in a novice at Chepstow was uninspiring.
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(5) (250/1 -67%) Instant Gambler
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250/1(-67%)
(5) Instant Gambler 250/1, Maiden Irish pointer who was only eighth in a C&D novice on completed start over hurdles. Others preferred.
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(14) (250/1 -25%) Shee's A Stella
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250/1(-25%)
(14) Shee's A Stella 250/1, No promise so far in bumpers/over hurdles.
LTO Selection:
13:35 Taunton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
(6) Midnight Midge 2/1, Made a winning start for the Philip Hobbs stable in a C&D handicap 4 weeks ago, although he was fortunate, held in second when left in the lead at the last. Mark unchanged.
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(5) (2.75/1 -10%) Huelgoat
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2.75/1(-10%)
(5) Huelgoat 2.75/1, Won first 4 starts over fences. Lost his unbeaten record when third over 23f here last month, a blunder 4 out costing him momentum at a crucial stage. Back down in trip. Might be worth another chance.
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(1) (2.75/1 +8%) Zacony Rebel
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2.75/1(+8%)
(1) Zacony Rebel 2.75/1, Dual hurdles winner last season and landed a small-field novice handicap at Fontwell on his chase debut in October. Creditable third in what was likely a decent contest at Wetherby since. Respected.
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(3) (8.5/1 -42%) Quoi De Neuf
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8.5/1(-42%)
(3) Quoi De Neuf 8.5/1, Won this race off 4 lb lower 12 months ago but he'll need to leave last month's disappointing course reappearance over hurdles behind if he's to repeat last year's success. Has first-time cheekpieces added to his regular tongue strap.
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(4) (11/1 -10%) Voice Of Calm
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11/1(-10%)
(4) Voice Of Calm 11/1, Triple hurdle winner. Sound start to her chase career when second in a mares' novice at Worcester in October and it might be worth forgiving her subsequent run in a Bangor listed race. This more realistic.
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(2) (18/1 -13%) Kauto The King
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18/1(-13%)
(2) Kauto The King 18/1, Pretty good strike rate over fences in recent seasons but pulled up on his return from a break in October.
LTO Selection:
14:08 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 3) 18f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
(4) Ilanz 1.62/1, Bumper winner who left his first 2 hurdle runs behind when making a successful handicap debut at Market Rasen a week ago. Escapes a penalty as that was a conditional jockeys event. His claims are obvious.
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(1) (2.5/1 -11%) Hyland
2.5
2.5/1(-11%)
(1) Hyland 2.5/1, Won 2 handicaps in the spring. Still fairly low mileage so could easily have more to come for his leading stable. Should go well if ready to roll after 6 months off.
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(3) (2.5/1 +29%) Magistrato
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2.5/1(+29%)
(3) Magistrato 2.5/1, Fairly useful winning juvenile hurdler last season. Pulled too hard when well beaten in Ascot handicap on reappearance. That could have knocked some of the freshness out of him and no surprise if he fares a lot better this time.
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(2) (8/1 +6%) On To Victory
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8/1(+6%)
(2) On To Victory 8/1, Reached the frame in 3 handicap hurdles last winter but he hasn't pulled up any trees on the Flat this year ahead of this return to hurdles.
LTO Selection:
14:38 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 19f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.
(1) Dan's Chosen 0.83/1, Fair maiden hurdler who has quickly proven better over fences, left with a simple task when off the mark at Fakenham in October. Didn't find a great deal when fourth off this mark at Exeter (24.2f) next time but claims here nonetheless.
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(3) (2.25/1 +10%) Airtothethrone
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2.25/1(+10%)
(3) Airtothethrone 2.25/1, Placed both starts in Irish points and good second on hurdles debut at Ffos Las last November. Fair start to chase career when third of 8 at Ludlow (23.8f) recently and definite chance if able to build on that.
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(9) (12/1 +57%) Toad Of Toad Hall
12
12/1(+57%)
(9) Toad Of Toad Hall 12/1, Didn't need to improve when off the mark in 3-runner handicap chase at Fontwell (3¼m) in June. No impact in 2 starts since returning from a break, though, and it's probably best to look elsewhere.
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(11) (16/1 +54%) Botus Fleming
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16/1(+54%)
(11) Botus Fleming 16/1, Appears to be of little account and looks set for another struggle.
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(7) (18/1 -80%) Layerthorpe
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18/1(-80%)
(7) Layerthorpe 18/1, Landed a hat-trick in staying handicap hurdles in 2019. Pulled up on recent chase debut at Ludlow but was entitled to need that following 16 months off and this run should be more revealing.
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(8) (18/1 +36%) Shirocco's Delight
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18/1(+36%)
(8) Shirocco's Delight 18/1, Modest hurdler in Ireland and not even at that level for current yard, pulled up on return at Fontwell in October. Hard to warm to now switched to fences.
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(5) (20/1 +0%) Ho Que Oui
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20/1(+0%)
(5) Ho Que Oui 20/1, All the better for return when winning 6-runner handicap chase at Ffos Las (21f) but well held next 2 starts and she now has a bit to prove.
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(4) (25/1 -56%) Go Fox
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25/1(-56%)
(4) Go Fox 25/1, Flat winner who opened his account in this sphere at Perth last September. Hasn't fired in 4 subsequent starts in this sphere, though, and limited appeal now switched to fences.
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(2) (33/1 +34%) Barrowmount
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33/1(+34%)
(2) Barrowmount 33/1, Made a winning hurdles debut at Stratford (2¾m) in May last year but has shown little spark in 3 starts since returning from a 16-month absence. Best watched on chase debut.
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(10) (50/1 +0%) Old Page
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50/1(+0%)
(10) Old Page 50/1, Successful between the flags during the spring and didn't shape badly on chase debut at Cartmel in August. However, no show both subsequent completions and he needs to get back on track.
LTO Selection:
15:08 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 23f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
(4) Braganza Bay 1/1, Responded to first-time cheekpieces when taking 9-runner handicap hurdle at Hereford (25.5f, soft) 23 days ago, staying on well. 5 lb rise looks lenient and holds strong follow-up claims.
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(1) (3.5/1 +30%) Caspers Court
3.5
3.5/1(+30%)
(1) Caspers Court 3.5/1, Snapped a losing run when narrowly prevailing at Fontwell (21.8f) in June and has continued in form, latest when creditable third of 7 in handicap hurdle (7/2) at Exeter (23.1f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Should give another good account.
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(2) (5.5/1 -10%) Killybegs Junior
5.5
5.5/1(-10%)
(2) Killybegs Junior 5.5/1, Made encouraging start for new yard when fourth in handicap hurdle at Carlisle (20f) in October. Disappointing at Wincanton since but remains low mileage and enters calculations.
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(7) (7/1 +13%) Alramz
7
7/1(+13%)
(7) Alramz 7/1, Fell early latest but had made the frame in 3 previous handicaps and is likely to make his presence felt again here.
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(8) (11/1 +21%) Lord Bill
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11/1(+21%)
(8) Lord Bill 11/1, Form of his 100/1 second at Chepstow in April very much rates a standout amongst an otherwise underwhelming profile. Well held in selling company last time.
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(13) (28/1 +44%) Menapian
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28/1(+44%)
(13) Menapian 28/1, Poor maiden who failed to complete at Newton Abbot last time. 6 lb out of the handicap and easy enough to look elsewhere. Tries first-time blinkers.
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(9) (33/1 -32%) Dannystory
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33/1(-32%)
(9) Dannystory 33/1, Second on final run in points but no impact in bumper or either hurdle start. Starts handicapping off basement mark at least.
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(12) (33/1 +18%) Galactic Power
33
33/1(+18%)
(12) Galactic Power 33/1, Not successful since 2018 and at veteran stage now. Makes limited appeal from 3 lb out of the handicap. Visored for first time.
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(3) (40/1 +60%) Wearapinkribbon
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40/1(+60%)
(3) Wearapinkribbon 40/1, Fairly useful ex-Irish winning hurdler but hasn't done much for present connections. Can only be watched for now.
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(11) (40/1 +0%) Sure Listen
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40/1(+0%)
(11) Sure Listen 40/1, Promise in point but little impact under Rules, finishing well behind on return to action at Wincanton last month.
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(10) (50/1 -79%) Octavius Sabini
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50/1(-79%)
(10) Octavius Sabini 50/1, Offered little in a trio of outings to date and remains to be seen if switch to handicapping brings about improvement.
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(5) (80/1 -21%) Argus
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80/1(-21%)
(5) Argus 80/1, Failed to complete twice in early 2021 and not seen since. Hard to recommend. Tongue strap on for first time in this code.
LTO Selection:
15:40 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
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