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15:33 Taunton

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  • Prize money: £5624.26
  • 2m 7f 3y
  • Class 5
  • 14 runners
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Taunton

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.70
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 123214 DBF

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict

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.

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7th

10

28th Jun 2024

Good

3m 0f 30y

Class 4

17:40 Bangor-on-Dee

Justshortofabubble

10st 10lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Grace Harris

Three-time chase winner (including C&D), but he's been well held over fences and hurdles in last three runs; made a mistake at a crucial stage at Southwell last time but he needs to get right back near his best on this return to fences.

8/1

8th

10

11th Jun 2024

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 5

18:05 Southwell

Justshortofabubble

10st 11lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Grace Harris

held up in rear

13/2

4th

8

28th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 32y

Class 5

18:55 Bangor-on-Dee

Justshortofabubble

10st 11lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Grace Harris

Three chase wins last season, the latest gained at Taunton (2m7f, good to soft) in November; has 6lb lower hurdle mark but remains without a win in this discipline after 17 attempts and tends to need his first run back from a break (absent since December); others make more appeal.

6/1

16/1

  • Place: £5.60

Form: 524P26 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 13lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict

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.

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4th

8

6th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

12:20 Chepstow

Dindin

10st 13lb

J: Gearoid Harney

T: David Pipe

13-time winner including seven over fences; returned from a break with a good third at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) in August but he's been well below that form in both runs since and others are preferred; cheekpieces are removed and tongue-tie and blinkers return.

12/1

5th

1

17th Oct 2024

Good

3m 1f 30y

Class 5

17:15 Wincanton

Dindin

12st 0lb

J: Gearoid Harney

T: David Pipe

Multiple hurdle/chase winner; inconsistent but beaten under 5l into third at Newton Abbot in August and didn't jump well enough to stand a chance last time; if on a good day, this veteran may figure.

12/1

8th

1

1st Sep 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:10 Worcester

Dindin

12st 0lb

J: Gearoid Harney

T: David Pipe

Multiple hurdle/chase winner; very inconsistent in recent years but latest win was over C&D (last June) and there have been regular placings since, including under Gearoid Harney at Newton Abbot ten days ago following eight months off; well capable of being seriously involved if it's another good day.

7/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 3323-3

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict

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.

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4th

2

21st Oct 2024

Good

2m 3f 164y

Class 5

14:55 Plumpton

Time To Bite

11st 13lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Honour

Front-runner who doesn't hang about and won two chases last season (2m3f/2m1f), one of those here; has got himself high in the weights and a soft lead seems unlikely.

11/4

2nd

9

2nd Jun 2024

Good

2m 5f 44y

Class 3

16:15 Fakenham

Time To Bite

10st 2lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Honour

Aggressive front-runner who won two chases last season (2m3f/2m1f) and produced career-best performance when dominating throughout at Newton Abbot (2m5f, good) a fortnight ago; 7lb higher today, though, and will find it harder to seize control in this stronger race.

8/1

1st

10

20th May 2024

Soft

2m 4f 216y

Class 4

15:43 Newton Abbot

Time To Bite

10st 12lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Honour

made all, mistake 11th, clear before 4th, went further clear after 9th

11/2

Form: 12124/ DBF

Last run: 604 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict

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.

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8

26th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:53 Worcester

Malinas Island

11st 7lb

J: James Bowen

T: Neil Mulholland

Dual hurdle winner during 2021-22 season; returned from long absence with fairly respectable fourth on chasing debut at Taunton (2m7f, good to soft) in November but wasn't seen again until a poor run there in April; needs subsequent wind op to have made a difference.

8/1

4

11th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 7f 3y

Class 5

16:28 Taunton

Malinas Island

11st 5lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Returned from a long absence with a fair fourth on his chase debut over C&D (good to soft) in November; has had some more time off since but he runs off his last winning hurdle mark today and he's also effective on soft ground; not ruled out.

9/1

Form: P4-6V3 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict

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.

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10

6th Jun 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:50 Uttoxeter

Cobra Commander

10st 3lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Tom Symonds

2m7f and 3m2f chase winner on good; if able to reproduce his Hereford effort (2m5f, good) last December he would be thereabouts but he's struggled to get in a serious blow in three subsequent starts, the latest over 3m; blinkers go on.

25/1

7th

12

30th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

19:40 Warwick

Cobra Commander

10st 2lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Tom Symonds

Dual winner at up to 3m2f (both good); without a win in over two years and well beaten in two starts this year.

33/1

5th

12

25th Apr 2024

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

16:35 Huntingdon

Cobra Commander

10st 4lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Tom Symonds

Dual good-ground staying chase scorer this time two years ago, including off 6lb higher; hasn't finished off his last few races strongly, however, and over 30l behind Amalfi Skyline at Hereford last time.

20/1

Form: 64321-

Last run: 220 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict

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.

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4

8th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 210y

Class 5

15:10 Fontwell

Delgany Monarch

11st 4lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Richard Rowe

Recorded sole win in an uncompetitive field at Plumpton; lacks recent match practice, having been absent since poor effort in April.

12/1

7th

14

14th Apr 2024

Good

3m 1f 152y

Class 4

15:50 Plumpton

Delgany Monarch

10st 4lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Richard Rowe

Beat his only two rivals very easily here last April (soft) and seen only three times since; travelled well for a long way in Born At Midnight's race here last month but raced a bit too freely and, after looking dangerous before two out, weakened late on to be 10l off the winner; has a record of 1-17 but the ability is there to threaten off this mark.

20/1

Form: -5P6P2 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict

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.

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10th

4

6th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:45 Uttoxeter

Getthepot

11st 7lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

Had two chase wins at Huntingdon in 2022 and surged back to some form when scoring from Get With It at Worcester (2m7f, good) five weeks ago; back up 5lb but he was 5lb higher this time last year and a good deal better before that; one to note having taken that step back up the ladder.

5/1

1st

10

1st Sep 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

14:10 Worcester

Getthepot

10st 13lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

His two chase wins were at Huntingdon in 2022; big shout judged on some form late in 2023 but his three runs this summer (the latest behind Ginger Pointe at Market Rasen) do not suggest his turn is near.

16/1

9th

3

17th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

18:50 Market Rasen

Getthepot

11st 3lb

J: Kielan Woods

T: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson

No question he's well handicapped, and two chase wins around Huntingdon tick all boxes as regards course type; beaten too far out on both starts this summer to suppose his turn is nearing, however.

12/1

Form: 7-52P0

Last run: 86 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict

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.

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11

5th Jun 2024

Good

3m 1f 170y

Class 4

14:10 Newton Abbot

Seymour Promise

10st 2lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Joe Tizzard

Only 1-24; won at Taunton (2m7f, soft) in April but none too consistent and finished well back in Lightonthewing's race here recently; 1lb wrong.

25/1

5th

7

20th May 2024

Soft

3m 1f 170y

Class 4

14:43 Newton Abbot

Seymour Promise

10st 2lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Joe Tizzard

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, not fluent 6th, lost ground before 12th

9/1

9

8th May 2024

Good

3m 1f 210y

Class 5

19:10 Fontwell

Seymour Promise

10st 10lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Had very mixed record last season but was reportedly better suited by the drying ground when ending that campaign with clear-cut win at Taunton (2m7f, soft) four weeks ago; contender if in the right mood again.

4/1

Form: 8F3-46 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict

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.

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2nd

8

14th Feb 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 44y

Class 5

15:00 Hereford

Barrowmount

10st 2lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Seamus Mullins

Ran quite well from the front when fourth at Taunton (2m7f, good to soft) in December but this regressive 8yo is yet to add to his maiden hurdle win in spring 2021 and is not the percentage call; 1lb out of the handicap.

12/1

4th

9

30th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 3y

Class 5

13:35 Taunton

Barrowmount

10st 3lb

J: Micheal Nolan

T: Seamus Mullins

Now 13lb lower than when placed in good-ground hurdle in the spring but was soundly beaten in two chases this autumn (2m7f/3m1f) and has a lot more to prove than some of these.

20/1

6th

9

19th Dec 2023

Soft

3m 1f 30y

Class 5

12:20 Wincanton

Barrowmount

10st 8lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Seamus Mullins

Struggled in both runs over fences last winter and again at Taunton a month ago; questions to answer in this discipline and was only 1-10 as a hurdler.

10/1

10/1

Form: 4334-5 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict

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.

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4th

8

14th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 5

14:00 Hereford

Lock Out

11st 0lb

J: Gearoid Harney

T: David Pipe

Returned to form and justified strong market support when winning higher-grade race from out of the weights at Chepstow (2m7f, good to soft) on Friday; escapes a penalty and is effectively 5lb lower here; has very obvious chance to double up.

15/8

13

11th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

17:30 Chepstow

Lock Out

10st 2lb

J: Gearoid Harney

T: David Pipe

5lb out of the weights but Gearoid Harney claims 6lb; however, didn't take to chasing last season (three attempts) and was comfortably held on his return to hurdles in March (cheekpieces back on); has too much to prove.

16/1

5th

11

11th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

17:10 Taunton

Lock Out

11st 1lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Has not really taken to chasing this season (three attempts) and was well beaten over hurdles on penultimate start; on dangerous mark now but comes here with a lot to prove; blinkered last time; cheekpieces back on today.

14/1

Form: 323P-5

Last run: 74 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict

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.

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6th

13

1st Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Uttoxeter

Dreamsundermyfeet

10st 2lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Martin Keighley

Dual chase winner (2m4f) but his last success was three years ago and he hasn't threatened in his four runs this year; mark continues to fall but he needs to find more.

16/1

6th

13

3rd Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

15:05 Southwell

Dreamsundermyfeet

10st 4lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Martin Keighley

C&D winner but without success for almost three years; best effort since February 2023 when 11l fourth at Stratford (2m6f, good; first-time visor) latest; drops 2lb; more needed.

12/1

4th

9

7th Sep 2024

Good

2m 6f 125y

Class 5

17:20 Stratford

Dreamsundermyfeet

10st 2lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Martin Keighley

midfield, headway before 10th, outpaced 2 out, weakened approaching last

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 25-56P D

Last run: 30 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict

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.

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0

6

21st Dec 2023

Soft

2m 5f 137y

Class 5

13:25 Exeter

Midnight Glance

11st 4lb

J: Mr Rian Corcoran

T: Alan King

Triple hurdle winner who has won over fences; however, he looks stuck in a rut right now in both disciplines and now has another change of headgear (has won in cheekpieces).

20/1

0

1

16th Nov 2023

Good

2m 7f 3y

Class 5

15:33 Taunton

Midnight Glance

12st 0lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Alan King

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

15:13 Huntingdon

Midnight Glance

11st 11lb

J: Tom Cannon

T: Alan King

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

Form: F2331-

Last run: 226 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict

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.

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0

7

28th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 5f 135y

Class 5

14:55 Fontwell

William Philo

11st 7lb

J: James Best

T: Ben Lund

in rear, reminder after 1st, soon detached, tailed off when pulled up before 8th

25/1

6th

5

24th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

15:25 Chepstow

William Philo

11st 4lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Ben Lund

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

15:33 Taunton

William Philo

11st 8lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Ben Lund

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

Form: 9-1F43

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict

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.

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2nd

10

8th Oct 2024

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 4

16:00 Huntingdon

Catuaba

10st 12lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Charlie Longsdon

prominent, pressed winner after 9th, 2 lengths down 2 out, kept on

6/1

2nd

6

11th Sep 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Worcester

Catuaba

11st 10lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Charlie Longsdon

Two good-ground hurdle wins at up to 3m2f, making all at Stratford in July; 7lb rise appeared to anchor him over C&D latest; more needed.

7/1

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Exacta £1400.00
Straight Forecast £1257.90
Tricast £9911.90
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Selections

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Telegraph:

My Bad Lucy

Daily Mail:

Malinas Island

Daily Mirror:

Cobra Commander

POSTDATA:

Dindin

D Express:

My Bad Lucy

The Star:

My Bad Lucy

WEST COUNTRY:

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