15:33 Taunton
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- Prize money: £5624.26
- 2m 7f 3y
- Class 5
- 14 runners
Runners: 14 runners
Type: Chase Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Rain
8/1 (Won)
- Win: £6.70
- Place: £2.20
Form: 123214 D BF
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 1lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 87
Improved his chase record to 2-9 when scoring at Bangor (3m, soft) last month but he couldn't make a serious impact off this revised mark at Stratford (2m6f, soft) last time; now goes back up in trip but he looks weighted near his best and others look stronger.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 3 |
27th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 7f 171y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
held up in rear |
11/2 |
|
1st 11 |
16th Nov 2023 Good 2m 7f 3y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Improved his chase record to 2-9 when scoring at Bangor (3m, soft) last month but he couldn't make a serious impact off this revised mark at Stratford (2m6f, soft) last time; now goes back up in trip but he looks weighted near his best and others look stronger. |
8/1 |
|
4th 8 |
2nd Nov 2023 Soft 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
10st 10lb |
No win in 17 starts over hurdles but he made it 2-9 over fences when scoring at Bangor (3m, soft) last month; 6lb higher on this drop back in trip but he travelled strongly last time and his first chase win came over C&D in August; key player. |
9/2 |
16/1
- Place: £5.60
Form: 524P26 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 13lb
10 yo Gelding
OR: 99
Two good-ground wins over fences (2m4f/2m7f) this year and was a creditable second on soft at Bangor (3m) on his penultimate run; still looks on a workable mark but he's not easy to predict and needs to bounce back after a heavy defeat at Ludlow last time.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 |
16th Nov 2023 Good 2m 7f 3y Class 5 |
11st 13lb |
Two good-ground wins over fences (2m4f/2m7f) this year and was a creditable second on soft at Bangor (3m) on his penultimate run; still looks on a workable mark but he's not easy to predict and needs to bounce back after a heavy defeat at Ludlow last time. |
16/1 |
|
6th 2 |
26th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 11y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
British strike-rate improved no end in last 13 months, during which he was still kept busy but won three handicap chases on good ground (2m4f twice and 2m7f once); creditable second on soft ground on latest run; in the mix. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 3 |
4th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 3m 0f 5y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
prominent |
10/1 |
10/1
- Place: £3.20
Form: 3323-3
Last run: 38 days
W: 10st 11lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 83
Has overall record of 0-32 but he's reached the frame in last five chase runs (2m3f/2m6f), including when third at Stratford on his comeback last month; should run his race again back up in trip and he's not ruled out.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 16 |
16th Nov 2023 Good 2m 7f 3y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Has overall record of 0-32 but he's reached the frame in last five chase runs (2m3f/2m6f), including when third at Stratford on his comeback last month; should run his race again back up in trip and he's not ruled out. |
10/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
9th Oct 2023 Good 2m 3f 98y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
A maiden after 31 career starts but made the frame in all four chases for Chris Honour last summer/autumn, most notably when second in this race (good ground); has fitness to prove after 359-day absence but still enters calculations. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 4 |
15th Oct 2022 Good 2m 6f 125y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
prominent, mistake 1st, not fluent 2nd, left in second 4th, lost second and prominent 7th, ridden before 2 out, no impression and well held approaching last |
3/1 |
12/1
Form: 12124/ D BF
Last run: 604 days
W: 11st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 94
Won two staying handicaps over hurdles in 2021-22 but he missed last season; conditions should be fine on this switch to fences but he's been off for 604 days and is probably best watched on his comeback.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 |
16th Nov 2023 Good 2m 7f 3y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Won two staying handicaps over hurdles in 2021-22 but he missed last season; conditions should be fine on this switch to fences but he's been off for 604 days and is probably best watched on his comeback. |
12/1 |
|
4th 1 |
22nd Mar 2022 Good To Soft 3m 0f 26y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Progressive 7yo who gained the second of his two hurdling wins over this C&D in January (good to soft) and was clear of the third when second at Plumpton (3m1f, good to soft) three weeks ago; leading contender. |
2/1 |
16/1
Form: P4-6V3 CD
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 86
Two chase wins in April 2022 (including over C&D) but he hasn't matched those efforts since and was a well-held third of six at Hereford last month; may have needed that after five months off but others are more convincing; both his wins have come on good ground.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 10 |
29th Nov 2023 Good 3m 1f 44y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
Gained both wins in April 2022; has lacked consistency since and now has something to prove back up in grade, having been campaigned mostly in Class 5; 2lb out of weights. |
14/1 |
|
5th 12 |
16th Nov 2023 Good 2m 7f 3y Class 5 |
11st 0lb |
Two chase wins in April 2022 (including over C&D) but he hasn't matched those efforts since and was a well-held third of six at Hereford last month; may have needed that after five months off but others are more convincing; both his wins have come on good ground. |
16/1 |
|
3rd 5 |
24th Oct 2023 Good 3m 1f 44y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
prominent, outpaced 15th, rallied and challenging 3 out, led 2 out, headed approaching last, no extra run-in |
6/1 |
10/1
Form: 64321-
Last run: 220 days
W: 11st 8lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 94
0-10 over hurdles but he made it four-time lucky over fences when making all at Plumpton (3m1f, soft) in April; 5lb higher in this much deeper race on his return but that was an easy win last time and he still looks feasibly treated; shortlisted.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 |
16th Nov 2023 Good 2m 7f 3y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
0-10 over hurdles but he made it four-time lucky over fences when making all at Plumpton (3m1f, soft) in April; 5lb higher in this much deeper race on his return but that was an easy win last time and he still looks feasibly treated; shortlisted. |
10/1 |
|
1st 4 |
10th Apr 2023 Good 3m 1f 152y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
made all, led at steady pace, increased tempo with one circuit to go, going easily 3 out (usual 4 out), cruising but reduced lead home turn, went clear again before 2 out, pushed along approaching last, unchallenged |
2/1 |
5/1
Form: -5P6P2 D
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 93
Dual chase winner who seems ideally suited by good or quicker ground; struggled over hurdles in first two runs for this yard but was a rallying second back over fences at Exeter (2m3f, good to firm) last month; this step back up in trip is a positive and he has possibilities if the rain stays away; due to be 2lb higher in future.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 |
16th Nov 2023 Good 2m 7f 3y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Dual chase winner who seems ideally suited by good or quicker ground; struggled over hurdles in first two runs for this yard but was a rallying second back over fences at Exeter (2m3f, good to firm) last month; this step back up in trip is a positive and he has possibilities if the rain stays away; due to be 2lb higher in future. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 6 |
12th Oct 2023 Good To Firm 2m 3f 48y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
Departed Fergal O'Brien after some modest efforts and it's been a similar story since moving yards; too much to prove. |
14/1 |
|
0 10 |
12th Sep 2023 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
10st 4lb |
Collected two chases last year (one over this trip) but left Fergal O'Brien after some modest efforts and he produced another one at Bangor last month. |
20/1 |
20/1
Form: 7-52P0
Last run: 86 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 85
Three runner-up efforts in a row over hurdles last winter but he's struggled over fences (2m5f) and hurdles (3m2f) in last two starts; record now stands at 0-16 and he needs to get back on track after wind surgery.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 15 |
16th Nov 2023 Good 2m 7f 3y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Three runner-up efforts in a row over hurdles last winter but he's struggled over fences (2m5f) and hurdles (3m2f) in last two starts; record now stands at 0-16 and he needs to get back on track after wind surgery. |
20/1 |
|
12th 3 |
22nd Aug 2023 Good 3m 2f 105y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
midfield |
12/1 |
|
0 3 |
23rd Jul 2023 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
A maiden after 14 runs but was second three consecutive times over hurdles (1m7f-3m2f; wore cheekpieces) at start of this year and gave pretty good account when second in small-field chase here (3m2f, good; first-time blinkers) last month; suited by good/good to soft; not yet proven on soft. |
4/1 |
20/1
Form: 8F3-46 D
Last run: 38 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 85
Unexposed chaser but he struggled in both runs over fences last winter and has been beaten 18l in his last two hurdle runs; mark continues to fall but his sole win was in May 2021 and others are more convincing.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 14 |
16th Nov 2023 Good 2m 7f 3y Class 5 |
10st 13lb |
Unexposed chaser but he struggled in both runs over fences last winter and has been beaten 18l in his last two hurdle runs; mark continues to fall but his sole win was in May 2021 and others are more convincing. |
20/1 |
|
6th 10 |
9th Oct 2023 Good 2m 6f 7y Class 4 |
10st 5lb |
Generally very disappointing last season but arrested his decline and made the frame on consecutive outings in the spring (2m7f/3m1f); has possibilties if tuned up after his break. |
8/1 |
|
4 |
28th May 2023 Good 3m 1f 166y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Back to some form in latest two starts and finished in front of two of today's rivals when fourth at Plumpton two weeks ago; probably needs a bit more to notch another win but that's possible; stays well and claims. |
4/1 |
10/1
Form: 4334-5 BF
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 98
Made no significant progress after winning three-runner race at Newbury (2m, good) on his hurdling debut a year ago; ran well to a point on his chase/seasonal debut at Wincanton (2m4f, soft) last month but he needs to built on that and has stamina to prove at this new trip.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 4 |
26th Nov 2023 Good To Soft 2m 5f 137y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Hat-trick in 2022 comprised point, bumper and hurdle wins; below best in two chase outings this term, taking handicap record to 0-5, but could revive off a reduced mark back in this sphere. |
10/1 |
|
10th 3 |
16th Nov 2023 Good 2m 7f 3y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Made no significant progress after winning three-runner race at Newbury (2m, good) on his hurdling debut a year ago; ran well to a point on his chase/seasonal debut at Wincanton (2m4f, soft) last month but he needs to built on that and has stamina to prove at this new trip. |
10/1 |
|
5th 1 |
29th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 2m 4f 35y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Made no significant progress after winning three-runner race on hurdling debut a year ago and not seen since a below-par run in January but makes chasing debut from a good mark and his convincing Irish point win in spring 2022 bodes well; had wind op during the summer; tongue-tie/cheekpieces fitted. |
4/1 |
25/1
Form: 323P-5
Last run: 74 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 95
Won four times (hurdles/fences) in 2021 but he has a mixed record since; has dropped to a dangerous mark but he's been out of sorts over fences in last two runs and needs a major revival after another break.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 4 |
16th Nov 2023 Good 2m 7f 3y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
Won four times (hurdles/fences) in 2021 but he has a mixed record since; has dropped to a dangerous mark but he's been out of sorts over fences in last two runs and needs a major revival after another break. |
25/1 |
|
5th 1 |
3rd Sep 2023 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
All four wins came in 2021 divided between hurdling and chasing; runner-up in first-time cheekpieces in February (fences) but not so good since and his best form has come over shorter. |
14/1 |
20/1
Form: 25-56P D
Last run: 30 days
W: 12st 0lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 100
Triple hurdle winner who won over fences at Exeter (3m, good) last November but he's lost his way since and was pulled up at Huntingdon last month; now 2lb lower than for his chase win but he needs to turn things around; reapplied visor replaces cheekpieces.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 1 |
16th Nov 2023 Good 2m 7f 3y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Triple hurdle winner who won over fences at Exeter (3m, good) last November but he's lost his way since and was pulled up at Huntingdon last month; now 2lb lower than for his chase win but he needs to turn things around; reapplied visor replaces cheekpieces. |
20/1 |
|
0 3 |
17th Oct 2023 Good 2m 7f 129y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Three-time hurdle winner who won a 3m chase at Exeter (good) last November; soon went downhill afterwards (twice hurdling this summer) and now has questions to answer. |
10/1 |
|
6th 6 |
6th Aug 2023 Good 2m 7f 16y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Soft/heavy-ground winner who scored over C&D (good to soft) in March 2022 and won over fences (3m, good) in November; not written off but tailed off on last two starts (January/July) and needs to turn things around. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: F2331-
Last run: 226 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 94
Unexposed chaser who rallied well to score at Fontwell (3m2f, soft) in April, despite jumping left throughout; returns for new yard after 226 days off but a 2lb rise looks fair enough and he needs watching in market.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
24th Nov 2023 Heavy 2m 7f 131y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
Hurdle and chase winner for Robert Walford (both on soft); 28-1 and little short-term encouragement in a Taunton handicap chase on last week's stable debut; return of blinkers not enough to tempt. |
16/1 |
|
0 6 |
16th Nov 2023 Good 2m 7f 3y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Unexposed chaser who rallied well to score at Fontwell (3m2f, soft) in April, despite jumping left throughout; returns for new yard after 226 days off but a 2lb rise looks fair enough and he needs watching in market. |
10/1 |
|
1st 2 |
4th Apr 2023 Heavy 3m 1f 210y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
prominent, jumped left 10th |
11/10 |
9/1
Form: 9-1F43
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 93
Won on handicap hurdle debut at Warwick (3m1f, good) in May but he fell next time and has faded in last two runs; still lightly raced and wasn't beaten far last time but he needs to find more on this switch to fences.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 9 |
16th Nov 2023 Good 2m 7f 3y Class 5 |
11st 7lb |
Won on handicap hurdle debut at Warwick (3m1f, good) in May but he fell next time and has faded in last two runs; still lightly raced and wasn't beaten far last time but he needs to find more on this switch to fences. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 3 |
30th Oct 2023 Good To Soft 3m 1f 10y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
Made successful handicap debut at Warwick (3m1f, good) in May and was running well when falling next time; may have needed it at Southwell a month ago on his return from a break; possible. |
7/2 |
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