December 30 / 12.45 Taunton

12.45

Good

Alne Park Stud Juvenile Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £5119.24
  • 2m 0f 104y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Alne Park Stud Juvenile Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

100/1 (Won)

  • Win: £270.30
  • Place: £28.10

Form: 60

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed very little in two 1m maidens in Ireland and a similar story since sent hurdling in a hood.
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6th

7

29th Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 98y

Class 4

16:15 Stratford

Inspiratrice

11st 3lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Nicky Martin

Hurdle winner in 2022 (2m, good to soft) who comes into it on the pick of her chase form, a close second at Exeter (2m1f, soft) in late 2023; has to show that drying ground suits but she's entitled to have a say after needing her comeback run following an absence.

10/1

25/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in five maidens (1m2f-1m4f) for Johnny Murtagh but there were signs of ability (best RPR 83) and his new trainer made a flying start to his fledgling career earlier this week.
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7th

8

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

14:15 Carlisle

Fourofakind

11st 4lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Defied higher marks three times in 2024 but his 2025 form took a turn for the worse; chance depends on whether this first start of 2026 results in a turnaround.

20/1

3

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 154y

Class 3

13:47 Wetherby

Fourofakind

10st 13lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Four-time winner over hurdles but has looked out of sorts on the Flat and over hurdles this year; the new visor did nothing for him last time.

14/1

3

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 154y

Class 3

13:47 Wetherby

Fourofakind

10st 13lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Four-time winner over hurdles but has looked out of sorts on the Flat and over hurdles this year; the new visor did nothing for him last time.

14/1

20/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
RPR of 77 when winning 1m4f handicap on the Kempton AW in August, his sole success from eight runs; should stay the trip over hurdles but whether he'll be good enough remains to be seen; Flat trainer's first jumps runner.
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7th

6

(7)

24th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

20:30 Bath

Tidal Storm

9st 5lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Joe Ponting

Yet to win on turf after eight attempts but he's posted a couple of better efforts of late back on good ground, latest in a first-time visor over C&D having missed the break; needs to find some improvement, however.

10/1

3rd

3

(3)

15th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

16:05 Bath

Tidal Storm

9st 7lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Joe Ponting

Regressive gelding who's with his third trainer and is being tried in another new form of headgear; ran better from the front over 11.6f here a month ago but now has to build on it for a yard that also run Kraken Filly.

10/1

3rd

2

(9)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:40 Bath

Tidal Storm

9st 10lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Joe Ponting

Poor for two yards last year and has struggled badly in two starts for his current trainer this spring, latterly over C&D; can't be recommended.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam runner-up in a bumper on only start, sister to winning jumpers Bucking The Trend, Ballyoliver and Tara Mac; should have a future but looks best watched first time out.
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3rd

7

9th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

14:25 Taunton

Archie Macdart

10st 6lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Joe Ponting

led, jumped right 2nd, soon briefly headed, headed before 2 out, lost second 2 out, drifted left and no extra run-in

8/1

Form: 52

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest maiden on the Flat and it's been a quiet start over hurdles as it's questionable what he achieved when beaten 24l into second in a small field last month; unlikely to be good enough.
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12

27th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

18:38 Cartmel

Mr Rumbalicious

10st 2lb

J: William Maggs

T: James Moffatt

C&D winner in 2023; currently out form and he's 5lb out of the weights; another change of headgear.

33/1

7th

10

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 62y

Class 5

17:00 Newcastle

Mr Rumbalicious

10st 2lb

J: William Maggs

T: James Moffatt

Won a Cartmel handicap in August 2023 (2m1f, soft); not been in much form since a Hexham second in June (2m, good to soft); others appeal more.

33/1

7

24th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

16:30 Catterick

Mr Rumbalicious

10st 5lb

J: Alan Doyle

T: James Moffatt

Only win was over 2m1f on soft; wasn't in best of form when last seen out and perhaps best watched on return from a break on first run beyond 2m6f; tongue-tie now tried.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
No great shakes on the Flat for Ralph Beckett, with a peak RPR of only 68 when second in a low-grade 1m4f handicap during the summer; should make a hurdler but handicaps are likely to be more his thing.
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10th

8

6th Aug 2023

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

16:52 Market Rasen

Edinburgh Rock

10st 7lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Milton Harris

0-7 on the Flat and 0-5 as a jumper; ran okay when first-time visored in a selling handicap two runs ago but then finished tailed off at Worcester; worth a go in blinkers as when tried once before he was under 5l away on the Flat.

8/1

10th

8

5th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:28 Worcester

Edinburgh Rock

10st 12lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Milton Harris

Maiden; well held when third at Cartmel on handicap debut five weeks ago (in a visor, retained); that was a seller but it still represented a step forward; could be involved.

10/1

3rd

9

31st May 2023

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

18:50 Cartmel

Edinburgh Rock

10st 9lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Milton Harris

Showed no more than minor promise in three juvenile hurdles during the winter but ran okay on the Flat this month (first-time cheekpieces) and now makes his handicap debut from a lowly mark; tried in a visor this time; no surprise if he features.

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Did well on the Flat for James Ferguson, winning three handicaps from 9.4f to 1m4f and later consistent in defeat, producing career-best RPR of 88 when third on the AW in June; joined new yard for 55,000gns and has further wins in him.
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1st

3

(8)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

15:20 Chester

State Legend

9st 11lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Ian Williams

Inconsistent 2023 and while fifth of 16 in Chester Plate last May looked creditable, he like It's Good To Laugh has been off since; 2lb lower today.

25/1

1st

3

(8)

31st May 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 4

15:20 Chester

State Legend

9st 11lb

J: Joe Leavy

T: Ian Williams

Inconsistent 2023 and while fifth of 16 in Chester Plate last May looked creditable, he like It's Good To Laugh has been off since; 2lb lower today.

25/1

5th

9

(1)

10th May 2024

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:15 Chester

State Legend

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Ian Williams

1m6f win at Sandown last July and beaten by a head over hurdles in November; those were two of the best efforts in a very in-and-out campaign (hampered on sole start here) and he was always behind when reappearing 12 days ago; wore cheekpieces on six of his last seven starts but they're off today.

20/1

Form:

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Midfield at one point but was beaten nearly a distance when 80-1 for a Wincanton bumper.
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5th

9

23rd Feb 2023

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 4

14:50 Huntingdon

Promiseduamiracle

10st 6lb

J: Mr Gearoid Harney

T: Syd Hosie

Insufficient promise so far (bumper/hurdle) to believe she'll be making any great impact.

100/1

8th

14

30th Dec 2022

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

12:45 Taunton

Promiseduamiracle

10st 7lb

J: Mr Gearoid Harney

T: Syd Hosie

Midfield at one point but was beaten nearly a distance when 80-1 for a Wincanton bumper.

100/1

11th

11

1st Dec 2022

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:25 Wincanton

Promiseduamiracle

10st 7lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Syd Hosie

midfield, ridden and no impression from 3f out

20/1

Form: 12-4P BF

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won over hurdles at Fontainebleau (1m7f, very soft) in March and twice ran well afterwards, including at Listed level; strong in the market (6-4) for a Grade 2 at Cheltenham (good) in November but cut out quickly and was pulled up; he's a lot better than that.
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2nd

1

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 200y

Class 1

14:20 Aintree

Blueking DOroux

11st 7lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Useful 2m4f novice chaser but he won a substandard edition of the Rising Stars at Wincanton and his close second at Kempton (with cheekpieces fitted) last time was achieved in a handicap; faces a stiffer task at this level in the retained headgear.

25/1

2nd

2

14th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

Class 2

15:18 Kempton

Blueking DOroux

11st 11lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Won two Grade 2 hurdles; still learning his trade over fences, safe enough apart from one blunder when winning at Wincanton (2m4f, good), albeit he made a meal of beating a lower-rated rival; out of depth in Grade 1 here since but he's 10lb lower than his hurdle mark now handicapping and still has potential; cheekpieces on; yard has won two of the last three runnings.

9/2

2nd

5

18th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 216y

Class 2

16:55 Newton Abbot

Blueking DOroux

10st 10lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Smart staying hurdling who looked as good as ever when ending last season with Grade 2 win from the front at Sandown (2m5f, good); will be very hard to beat on these terms if he jumps adequately on his chasing debut.

1/5

Form: 46

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has finished tailed off on good ground at Newton Abbot and Doncaster; no appeal for now.
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10th

8

30th Dec 2022

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

12:45 Taunton

Ice N Slice

11st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Kayley Woollacott

Has finished tailed off on good ground at Newton Abbot and Doncaster; no appeal for now.

100/1

6th

4

25th Nov 2022

Good

2m 0f 128y

Class 4

14:20 Doncaster

Ice N Slice

11st 0lb

J: Fergus Gillard

T: Kayley Woollacott

Beaten over 44 lengths when last at 16-1 in a four-runner juvenile hurdle at Newton Abbot last month (2m1f, good; second won next time); more needed.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 31

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Best at 1m4f on the Flat, over which he posted an RPR of 88; well held on his hurdling debut at Kempton but then impressed at Fontwell in coming home 10l to the good (on good ground); should be thereabouts with his penalty.
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2

30th Dec 2022

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

12:45 Taunton

Trojan Horse

11st 7lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Anthony Honeyball

Best at 1m4f on the Flat, over which he posted an RPR of 88; well held on his hurdling debut at Kempton but then impressed at Fontwell in coming home 10l to the good (on good ground); should be thereabouts with his penalty.

9/4

1st

7

13th Nov 2022

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 4

13:30 Fontwell

Trojan Horse

11st 0lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Anthony Honeyball

prominent, pressed leader from 5th, going best when led before 2 out, shaken up when mistake last, pushed out and went clear run-in, readily

5/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed to progress on the Flat after finishing close up on his Dundalk debut (1m) and finished stone-cold last in a 7f claimer when last seen in May; has at least joined a respected yard to go hurdling.
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12

27th Jun 2023

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

19:00 Newton Abbot

Atlantic Breeze

10st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Nigel Hawke

in rear

20/1

8th

12

26th May 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:40 Worcester

Atlantic Breeze

10st 2lb

J: David Noonan

T: Nigel Hawke

Showed no significant promise when a big-priced outsider for three hurdle races last season and is 2lb out of the weights for today's handicap debut but is, nevertheless, worth a glance in the betting.

16/1

9th

12

27th Mar 2023

Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

13:30 Wincanton

Atlantic Breeze

10st 9lb

J: James Davies

T: Nigel Hawke

Soon became disappointing after a promising Flat debut in Ireland; nothing positive to report so far over hurdles.

66/1

Form: 30

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Last of three finishers on soft ground at Bangor and then finished completely tailed off on good at Doncaster; very opposable.
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10

26th May 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:40 Worcester

Ghyll Manor

10st 3lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: D J Jeffreys

Didn't show a great deal in three juvenile hurdles towards the end of last year; handicap debut from a lowly mark but considered only if lively in the betting.

12/1

16

13th Apr 2023

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

16:55 Taunton

Ghyll Manor

10st 2lb

J: Max Kendrick

T: D J Jeffreys

Handicap debutant who has very weak claims on his form shown in juvenile hurdles; jumping lacked fluency here when last seen; 4lb out of the weights; needs a transformation.

25/1

7

30th Dec 2022

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

12:45 Taunton

Ghyll Manor

11st 0lb

J: Max Kendrick

T: D J Jeffreys

Last of three finishers on soft ground at Bangor and then finished completely tailed off on good at Doncaster; very opposable.

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Four wins and two seconds during a fruitful six-race spell in 7f handicaps during the first half of this year; was not quite so good after returning from a break and stamina looks a big issue for hurdling.
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9th

5

(7)

21st Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Major Gatsby

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: Bill Turner

Won at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last October and now 2lb lower; however, he hasn't been at the same level on either outing this year and needs to raise his game; just one win from his last 17 starts.

16/1

6th

10

(7)

23rd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Major Gatsby

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: Bill Turner

1lb lower than when gaining his fourth C&D success in October, but out of the frame in three starts since; well backed last time, though, so interesting to see if the money comes for him again now returned here.

16/1

10th

5

(8)

8th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

13:15 Lingfield (AW)

Major Gatsby

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Bill Turner

String of good runs on turf and AW last season and there were feasible excuses for his last two defeats (drawn wide/raced close to a strong pace); handicapped to be competitive.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £2103.80
Straight Forecast £1005.92
Trifecta £3746.70

Selections

Telegraph:

Trojan Horse

SPOTLIGHT:

Blueking D'Oroux

POSTDATA:

State Legend

Daily Mail:

Fourofakind

RP Ratings:

Blueking D'Oroux

WEST COUNTRY:

Blueking D'Oroux

D Express:

Blueking D'Oroux

The Guardian:

Trojan Horse

Daily Mirror:

Trojan Horse

The Sun:

Trojan Horse

The Star:

Trojan Horse

Daily Record:

Trojan Horse

The Times:

State Legend