February 04 / 14.55 Taunton

14.55

Soft

Racing TV Club Day Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Herring Queen Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £7134.26
  • 2m 0f 104y
  • Class 3
  • 11 runners
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Racing TV Club Day Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Herring Queen Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 431119 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Productive handicap hurdler this term, winning four times, including a hat-trick in November/December; faced a stiffer task and never landed a blow in valuable event last month; leading form claims back down in class, even with a big penalty.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

4

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

14:10 Cartmel

Tour Ovalie

11st 7lb

J: Miss Eleanor Williams

T: Mrs C Williams

Resumed winning ways at Ludlow (2m) in December and in good form until finishing last of ten in 2m4f Sandown handicap four weeks ago; the sort who might bounce back though.

11/1

10th

16

25th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 178y

Class 2

17:15 Sandown

Tour Ovalie

10st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mrs C Williams

Gained all six hurdle wins at around 2m but ran quite well when fourth at Chepstow (2m3f, soft) last month; current mark is workable (even from 1lb out of the weights) and Sean Bowen takes over today; could have a say.

16/1

4th

5

15th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 3

15:55 Chepstow

Tour Ovalie

11st 6lb

J: Isabel Williams

T: Mrs C Williams

Campaigned mostly at about 2m; record is 6-21, the most recent win at Ludlow in December; placed twice since, including at Newbury when ahead of Rula Bula; gives the impression this return to further is worth exploring.

6/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 35-215 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed ability in bumpers for previous yard and justified short odds in weak race at Plumpton (2m, good) on the switch to hurdles; always behind in Class 2 event at Windsor since but this looks a more realistic assignment; one of the main players.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

20th Apr 2025

Good

2m 1f 164y

Class 4

14:55 Plumpton

Barrabool

11st 9lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

led, headed before 2 out, soon lost position, weakened run-in

7/1

6th

2

20th Apr 2025

Good

2m 1f 164y

Class 4

14:55 Plumpton

Barrabool

11st 9lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

led, headed before 2 out, soon lost position, weakened run-in

7/1

7th

11

22nd Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

15:00 Kelso

Barrabool

10st 12lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Harry Derham

Comfortably made all in three-runner maiden on hurdle/stable debut at Plumpton (2m, good) in November; her two subsequent novice runs have been on soft ground and she was a creditable second behind Tour Ovalie at Taunton (2m, soft) last month; benefits from sizeable pull in the weights with that rival today and retains potential now back on better ground for handicap debut.

6/1

4/5

  • Place: £1.02

Form: 211-1 D

Last run: 86 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Lacked fluency at the final flight but rallied well and got back up on the line in Sandown maiden hurdle (2m, good to soft) on sole run this term, adding to her bumper wins and taking record in hood to 3-3 (overall form figures read 2111); remains open to further progress and warrants respect.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

4th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 3

14:55 Taunton

Anno Power

11st 8lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Harry Fry

Lacked fluency at the final flight but rallied well and got back up on the line in Sandown maiden hurdle (2m, good to soft) on sole run this term, adding to her bumper wins and taking record in hood to 3-3 (overall form figures read 2111); remains open to further progress and warrants respect.

4/5

3rd

2

4th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 3

14:55 Taunton

Anno Power

11st 8lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Harry Fry

Lacked fluency at the final flight but rallied well and got back up on the line in Sandown maiden hurdle (2m, good to soft) on sole run this term, adding to her bumper wins and taking record in hood to 3-3 (overall form figures read 2111); remains open to further progress and warrants respect.

4/5

1st

8

10th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 216y

Class 3

13:40 Sandown

Anno Power

10st 11lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Harry Fry

Won at Ascot (1m7f, good to soft) in February on second bumper start and followed up in a competitive mares' bumper at Cheltenham (2m1f, good) in April; faces no easy task against males on this hurdle debut but she's a highly likeable prospect who could play a leading role.

7/4

Form: 56

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in Flat contest; both hurdles attempts over C&D, showing some promise on first occasion and well out of her depth in Listed grade latest; back down in class but needs progress to get off the mark.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

21st Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

16:48 Chepstow

Dont Tell Rosie

11st 8lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jeremy Scott

0-9 over hurdles but returned to form with creditable third over C&D (soft; usual hood removed) last month and has obvious claims if in the right mood again.

9/2

3rd

9

27th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

13:00 Chepstow

Dont Tell Rosie

11st 4lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jeremy Scott

Was running well in handicaps at about this trip early in 2025 but she hasn't got to grips with this season so far and was well back at Warwick after Christmas; now goes without regular hood.

16/1

Form: 76

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
0-8 in points and has achieved little in two rules starts; difficult to fancy.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

21st Apr 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

19:42 Ffos Las

Whatmakes Honey B

10st 12lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Harriet Brown

Ended last season with a breakthrough win at Taunton (2m3f) but she's offered little this season, a well-held sixth back at Taunton (3m) last month; not easy to make a case for.

25/1

6th

6

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

14:45 Taunton

Whatmakes Honey B

11st 5lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Harriet Brown

Experienced pointer who won a Taunton hurdle race (2m3f, good) off 1lb higher last March; returned to form when fourth over that C&D (heavy) last month but pulled up (reportedly lame) on chase debut four weeks ago; unraced beyond 2m5f under rules.

12/1

3

25th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

15:50 Wincanton

Whatmakes Honey B

11st 1lb

J: Chad Bament

T: Harriet Brown

Experienced pointer who won a Taunton handicap hurdle (2m3f, good) off 1lb higher in March; returned to form when fourth over that C&D (heavy) three weeks ago; could be interesting on this chase debut under rules.

6/1

Form: PP

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 2lb

9 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
No form claims, having failed to complete in points and over hurdles.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12

25th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

15:35 Taunton

Janespriceless

10st 4lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Ella Pickard

prominent, lost position 4 out, pulled up before 3 out

40/1

5th

8

6th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

17:20 Wincanton

Janespriceless

10st 4lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Ella Pickard

led

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fair performer on Flat for George Boughey, winning three times at up to 1m2f; sold for 32,000gns since last run; gets a hefty 4yo allowance on hurdles debut and looks interesting, especially if the market speaks positively.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

1

(3)

10th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 4

16:30 Salisbury

Organic

10st 2lb

J: David Probert

T: Neil Mulholland

Three-time winner for George Boughey last year, latterly in a seller; has struggled over hurdles for this yard (past twice in cheekpieces) and returns to the Flat weighted to her best; needs a major revival.

33/1

7

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

19:00 Stratford

Organic

11st 1lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Developed into fairly useful Flat racer for George Boughey in 2024 (three wins); soundly beaten in all five hurdle races for new stable this year, the last twice in handicaps, but heavy ground would not have suited on her latest outing (first-time cheekpieces) and there is still hope she can transfer some of that Flat ability to this code; watch the betting.

9/1

Form: 8/2-0

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Thrice-raced mare who looks far from solid, with her second-place finish at Market Rasen in November 2023 flanked by heavy defeats; return to the best form would give her frame possibilities.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

17th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 5

16:05 Southwell

Viva Valentina

11st 12lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

took keen hold, towards rear

5/1

8th

8

4th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 3

14:55 Taunton

Viva Valentina

11st 2lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Thrice-raced mare who looks far from solid, with her second-place finish at Market Rasen in November 2023 flanked by heavy defeats; return to the best form would give her frame possibilities.

16/1

8th

8

4th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 3

14:55 Taunton

Viva Valentina

11st 2lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Thrice-raced mare who looks far from solid, with her second-place finish at Market Rasen in November 2023 flanked by heavy defeats; return to the best form would give her frame possibilities.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Newcomer who may need longer trips, being half-sister to 2m7f-3m2f hurdle/chase winner Morfee; best watched unless the betting suggests otherwise.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

12

7th Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 137y

Class 5

14:10 Exeter

Dawns Desire

10st 2lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Robert Walford

Lightly raced and best effort yet when third of five runners in her third handicap start at Fontwell (2m5f, soft); if coping with this surface then clearly has some sort of chance; 1lb out of the weights.

6/1

3rd

5

14th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

15:10 Fontwell

Dawns Desire

10st 10lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

Still to finish anywhere near after six starts but was well supported at Hereford a month ago despite being 5lb out of the handicap; evidently felt capable of better and does at least race off her correct mark this time.

5/1

4th

7

11th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 5f 163y

Class 5

15:30 Hereford

Dawns Desire

10st 2lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

Very moderate form in three qualifying runs and the switch to handicaps didn't spark a better effort when beaten 35l at Fontwell (about 2m5f, heavy) in December; still early days but she's 5lb wrong and not easily fancied.

20/1

Form: 93-PP0

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 2lb

8 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
0-11 in bumpers in Ireland and has shown nothing over hurdles for current yard; opposed.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2

(8)

21st May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:40 Kempton (AW)

Dorset Lady

9st 9lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Gary Brown

Ex-Irish maiden, mostly in bumpers; no form, Flat or hurdles, for current yard; wind op needs to turn things around.

16/1

2

(8)

21st May 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:40 Kempton (AW)

Dorset Lady

9st 9lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Gary Brown

Ex-Irish maiden, mostly in bumpers; no form, Flat or hurdles, for current yard; wind op needs to turn things around.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Debutante; 10,000euros yearling, £9,000 3yo; dam French 1m6f/14.5f winner, out of French 1m4f-2m1f winning half-sister to useful 2m-2m4f hurdle/chase winner Balzaccio; market instructive.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

12

6th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

14:50 Wincanton

LInoubliable

10st 4lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Kevin Bishop

Triple-figure odds on both starts, when pulled up at Taunton (2m, soft) then well beaten at Hereford (2m, good to soft); others preferred.

100/1

7th

5

12th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

13:43 Hereford

LInoubliable

11st 0lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Kevin Bishop

took keen hold, midfield, no impression from 3 out

100/1

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Payout
Exacta £22.00
Straight Forecast £19.93
Trifecta £27.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Anno Power

RP RATINGS:

Tour Ovalie

LAMBOURN:

Barrabool

WEST COUNTRY:

Anno Power

The Times:

Anno Power

Telegraph:

Anno Power

Daily Mail:

Anno Power

D Express:

Anno Power

Daily Mirror:

Anno Power

The Sun:

Anno Power

The Star:

Anno Power

Daily Record:

Anno Power

TOPSPEED:

Tour Ovalie

POSTDATA:

Tour Ovalie

The Guardian:

Tour Ovalie