January 08 / 15.15 Taunton

15.15

Soft

Saturday Meeting 18th January Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4752.9
  • 2m 0f 104y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Saturday Meeting 18th January Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sleet

OUR TIP

Form: P-7434

Last run: 145 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden (all over hurdles) in Ireland but peak efforts give her an each-way chance on this handicap debut, having left Henry de Bromhead for £6,000 in August; wore cheekpieces last time but not today.
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2

8th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

14:45 Huntingdon

Time For Tea

11st 3lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Barry Brennan

in touch with leaders, raced in last when mistake 4 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out

5/1

2

8th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

14:45 Huntingdon

Time For Tea

11st 3lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Barry Brennan

in touch with leaders, raced in last when mistake 4 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out

5/1

4th

1

6th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 114y

Class 5

14:45 Plumpton

Time For Tea

11st 12lb

J: Isabelle Ryder

T: Barry Brennan

in touch with leaders, outpaced before 3 out, soon weakened

100/30

Form: 7965

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
0-15 on the Flat in Ireland; switched to hurdles by new yard for last four starts and never-nearer fifth of 13 over C&D (good; nearly 4l behind Getmetothemoon) on handicap hurdle debut last time gives her something to build on; a hood (tried on the two outings before that) returns.
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3rd

6

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:30 Carlisle

As Fast As Wind

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Consistent over hurdles for current yard; successful in last two Flat turf attempts, latest at Musselburgh (12.5f, good) last month returned to this code; 1-1 over 1m6f and warrants respect.

11/4

1st

1

(1)

29th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

14:40 Musselburgh

As Fast As Wind

9st 9lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Won over 1m6f at Salisbury (good to soft) for Daisy Hitchins last summer; has been running creditably in defeat over hurdles since joining Tristan Davidson, including placed twice here; leading claims back on the Flat in a race where her rivals have something to prove.

6/4

3rd

6

11th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 190y

Class 4

15:25 Newcastle

As Fast As Wind

10st 11lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Tristan Davidson

Ready Kempton winner (2m novices' handicap, good) for Daisy Hitchins last October; consistent for Tristan Davidson (366233), giving her best when a close third in the Sea Pigeon Series Final at Musselburgh (2m1f, good to soft) recently; 2lb higher but bang there with repeat.

2/1

Form: -13F42 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Fell once but otherwise has a solid record in the last five of her six handicaps, runner-up under Chad Bament over C&D latest; those last five runs were on good going and she has far more to prove on softer ground.
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6th

7

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

14:52 Ludlow

Getmetothemoon

10st 7lb

J: James Robottom

T: Anthony Honeyball

Stratford (2m, good) winner in October off 4lb lower and possibly bettered that when a close third at Wincanton (2m4f, soft) last month, before appearing to find the drop back to 2m a little sharp at Taunton last time; more likely needed again.

8/1

1st

4

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

15:05 Stratford

Getmetothemoon

10st 3lb

J: Chad Bament

T: Anthony Honeyball

Dual hurdle winner including over C&D (good); last success was off a similar mark at Plumpton in February but she's been disappointing in both runs since; hurdle record is now 2-14 and has something to prove after another break.

8/1

Form: -68422

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Can front-run, as she did when second at Fontwell (2m2f, good) and Hereford (2m, good to soft; beaten a head) on last two outings; sole run on soft was in a bumper; each-way claims if she's okay on this ground.
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3rd

1

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

17:30 Taunton

Lady Caro

12st 0lb

J: Cameron Johnstone-Baker

T: Emma Lavelle

2-16 in handicaps, raised to 3m here (good) for last three outings; ridden by Cameron Johnstone-Baker last month on last two starts, runner-up before winning easily with a career best four weeks ago (Miss Tiara third); 8lb higher today but needs plenty of respect.

7/4

1st

3

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

14:45 Taunton

Lady Caro

11st 11lb

J: Cameron Johnstone-Baker

T: Emma Lavelle

Sole win (from 22 races) in March 2025; nearly all minor honours this term, runner-up under Cameron Johnstone-Baker over C&D (good) last time; strong each-way claims again.

9/4

2nd

6

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

16:10 Taunton

Lady Caro

11st 4lb

J: Cameron Johnstone-Baker

T: Emma Lavelle

Yet to score this season but she comes here in decent nick, fourth of nine over C&D in December; mark is easing so she has possibilities after a break.

14/1

Form: 409602

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Always in rear at triple-digit odds in first four hurdle races but rallied strongly when beaten a head on handicap debut at Fakenham (2m, good to soft) 17 days ago; that was just a five-runner race but, in giving the hot favourite plenty to think about, she showed potential and has same mark today.
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7th

7

6th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Ffos Las

Ironed Out

10st 11lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

Won a Taunton mares' handicap in January (2m, soft); not at her best stepped up to 2m5f last time; could go well but best efforts at shorter.

12/1

7th

7

6th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:05 Ffos Las

Ironed Out

10st 11lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

Won a Taunton mares' handicap in January (2m, soft); not at her best stepped up to 2m5f last time; could go well but best efforts at shorter.

12/1

7th

8

12th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 163y

Class 5

15:28 Hereford

Ironed Out

11st 4lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Evan Williams

Much more competitive since switched to handicaps for last two runs, more recently when scoring at Taunton (2m, soft) five weeks ago; could easily have more to offer if today's longer trip suits; high on the list.

7/2

Form: F36-43 CD

Last run: 57 days

W: 10st 11lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
4-31 over hurdles but last two wins were in this race on soft ground in 2023 and 2024; has a marginally lower mark today than on either of those occasions and latest start suggests she may well be coming back to form; no surprise if she pops up to win this for the third year in succession.
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10th

12

1st Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

16:50 Wincanton

Sawpit Sienna

10st 2lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Samuel Drinkwater

11yo mare who has not won in over two years and was tailed off at Taunton (2m3f, good) last month; others are preferred.

16/1

10th

10

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

17:10 Taunton

Sawpit Sienna

10st 2lb

J: Miss Clara Brewitt

T: Samuel Drinkwater

A dual course scorer but this veteran mare came in last of five in 2m Lingfield handicap last month; others are preferred.

16/1

5th

6

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:35 Lingfield

Sawpit Sienna

10st 2lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Not lasting out over longer trips this term, so return to 2m makes sense, but it's over five years since she was last able to win outside mares-only company; 6lb out of the weights.

16/1

Form: 1P4 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Modest ten-race maiden on the Flat for Charlie Johnston; just did enough at 33-1 to win tactical race at Warwick (2m, good) on stable/hurdle debut; pulled up in a Listed race next time and beaten 10l at Catterick latest, but she still needs considering on this handicap hurdle debut.
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7

8th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

15:15 Taunton

Flowering

10st 8lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Modest ten-race maiden on the Flat for Charlie Johnston; just did enough at 33-1 to win tactical race at Warwick (2m, good) on stable/hurdle debut; pulled up in a Listed race next time and beaten 10l at Catterick latest, but she still needs considering on this handicap hurdle debut.

9/2

7

8th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

15:15 Taunton

Flowering

10st 8lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

9/2

4th

5

17th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

13:00 Catterick

Flowering

11st 0lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Low-grade handicapper on the Flat for Charlie Johnston; just did enough to win tactical race at Warwick (2m, good) on last month's stable/hurdle debut but the form isn't anything to get too excited about and she was pulled up after racing too freely in a Listed race 18 days ago.

11/2

Form: 0062/P

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Maiden after 23 races in various disciplines, easily best of her hurdling results when second in a novice in February 2023; not seen since until pulled up at 100-1 making chase debut four weeks ago.
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16

30th Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

14:25 Wincanton

Lady Ironside

10st 2lb

J: James Davies

T: Carroll Gray

Second at 25-1 in weak novice hurdle at Uttoxeter in February 2023; however, following a long absence she's been pulled up in two handicaps this winter (fences/hurdles) and is now 0-24.

100/1

16

30th Jan 2025

Heavy

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

14:25 Wincanton

Lady Ironside

10st 2lb

J: James Davies

T: Carroll Gray

Second at 25-1 in weak novice hurdle at Uttoxeter in February 2023; however, following a long absence she's been pulled up in two handicaps this winter (fences/hurdles) and is now 0-24.

100/1

8

8th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

15:15 Taunton

Lady Ironside

10st 2lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Carroll Gray

in touch with leaders, lost ground when not fluent 5th

50/1

Form: 6P4

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Fair 1m2f Flat winner for William Haggas; modest form at best in her three races over hurdles and others are preferred even though this handicap hurdle debut should offer a better opportunity; cheekpieces (worn once on Flat, runner-up) return.
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6

23rd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

15:15 Fontwell

Clear Storm

11st 4lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Placed in first four handicaps and looked booked for second when coming down late on at Market Rasen latest outing (2m4f, good; tongue-tie joined the cheekpieces); she'll have a part to play if returning in the same form.

11/4

5

6th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

14:00 Market Rasen

Clear Storm

11st 2lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Neil Mulholland

Placed in all four handicaps, the last three times for Neil Mulholland; slightly disappointing when third at Stratford (2m, good) in May and her tendency to race too freely remains a nagging concern but she's a contender here if suited by the new trip; tongue-tie added.

7/2

3

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

18:30 Stratford

Clear Storm

11st 8lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Placed in all three handicaps, the last twice at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good/heavy) for new stable this spring; may yet have a bigger performance in her and features prominently in calculations.

3/1

Form: /40-F8

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Fell at the first when hooded on penultimate start, now tries blinkers; two rivals pulled up on latest start but she was the last of those to finish, which was also the case in her other three completions; has an extremely low opening mark for one from this stable, even from 4lb wrong.
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10

8th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

15:15 Taunton

Reely Delightful

10st 2lb

J: Miss Lucy Turner

T: Venetia Williams

in touch with leaders, lost ground quickly before 5th, stumbled after 5th

25/1

10

8th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

15:15 Taunton

Reely Delightful

10st 2lb

J: Miss Lucy Turner

T: Venetia Williams

Fell at the first when hooded on penultimate start, now tries blinkers; two rivals pulled up on latest start but she was the last of those to finish, which was also the case in her other three completions; has an extremely low opening mark for one from this stable, even from 4lb wrong.

25/1

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sawpit Sienna

The Times:

Flowering

WEST COUNTRY:

Getmetothemoon

POSTDATA:

Ironed Out

D Express:

Clear Storm

The Guardian:

Lady Caro

Daily Record:

Flowering

The Sun:

Getmetothemoon

RP RATINGS:

Sawpit Sienna

Telegraph:

Sawpit Sienna

Daily Mail:

Sawpit Sienna

Daily Mirror:

Sawpit Sienna

The Star:

Sawpit Sienna