April 13 / 16.20 Taunton

16.20

Good

Dave Criddle Travel Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £7287.78
  • 2m 7f 198y
  • Class 3
  • 9 runners
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Dave Criddle Travel Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.20
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 434211

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Chasing a hat-trick after comfortable wins at Exeter and Wincanton last month; untested at 3m but stayed an extended 2m5f at stiffer Exeter well enough; doubt he's handicapped out of things just yet.
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5th

1

21st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 52y

Class 3

15:30 Newbury

Hititi

12st 0lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

Has been racking up the places since completing a hat-trick two years ago, a sure sign that he's high in the weights; however, again ran well at Exeter (2m7f, good to soft) last time and finished just ahead of last week's Pertemps Final runner-up Jeriko Du Reponet; raised another 2lb for that but he's very solid.

3/1

2nd

1

9th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 25y

Class 2

15:33 Exeter

Hititi

12st 0lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

Completed a hat-trick in spring 2023 but has been chalking up the seconds since; two of those have been at this track in this race last year and a 3m chase on penultimate start (has worn cheekpieces this term); form dipped at Windsor latest and he's probably vulnerable if back on song for this return to hurdling.

14/1

11/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 3-4443

Last run: 32 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
No win under rules since November 2019 and he's still only 4lb lower than for that Cheltenham success; ran okay over 3m2f at Warwick last month but others are more persuasive today; stable also runs Stellar Magic.
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6th

1

23rd Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 150y

Class 4

14:45 Wincanton

Jatiluwih

12st 1lb

J: Mr Jack Stenhouse

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

No longer the force of old but returned from 342-day absence with a pretty good third at Taunton (3m, good to soft) last month behind two next-time-out winners and competes off the same mark here; respected.

6/1

3rd

2

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 198y

Class 4

15:26 Taunton

Jatiluwih

12st 1lb

J: Mr Jack Stenhouse

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

No win under rules since 2019 (he took a point in 2020) but he's well down the weights and competitive often enough, including at Newbury last March on latest start, to be considered each-way even though he may have a bit more to prove at his age first time out.

6/1

3rd

2

21st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 52y

Class 4

16:37 Newbury

Jatiluwih

12st 0lb

J: Mr David Maxwell

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Still in touch when unseating four out at Ascot last time (2m7f, good; 50-1) but it was still a long way from home; hasn't won under rules since 2019 and much-reduced mark looks justified.

25/1

13/2

Form: 21-134 BF

Last run: 61 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
The winner of four of his eight starts, most recently over 2m3f on soft ground in November; not progressed since but his stable is in better form now and the step up to 3m also offers hope of better; one to take seriously.
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11th

9

1st Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 3

14:43 Wetherby

Sayadam

11st 5lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Mel Rowley

in touch with leaders

14/1

11th

9

1st Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 154y

Class 3

14:43 Wetherby

Sayadam

11st 5lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Mel Rowley

in touch with leaders

14/1

3rd

1

12th May 2023

Good

2m 7f 16y

Class 3

15:25 Market Rasen

Sayadam

12st 1lb

J: David Bass

T: Kim Bailey

Yet to finish out of the frame; creditable third to one completing a hat-trick on first run over 3m at Taunton last time; has won on good/soft; a possible.

9/1

Form: 4-P204 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Ran well for second at Wincanton on Boxing Day (3m, good to soft) and he wasn't far off that level when fourth at Uttoxeter four weeks ago; this is a shade easier; not ruled out back at the scene of his two rules wins.
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7th

3

27th Jan 2024

Good

2m 7f 214y

Class 3

15:50 Doncaster

Stellar Magic

10st 13lb

J: Lilly Pinchin

T: Billy Aprahamian

Bounced back quickly from a disappointing run (in cheekpieces) to open chasing account in first-time blinkers at Wincanton (3m1f, good to soft) last month; not one to rely upon heavily but recent 4lb rise ought to be manageable if he responds well to a first-time visor.

11/2

2

26th Dec 2023

Good To Soft

3m 1f 30y

Class 3

13:28 Wincanton

Stellar Magic

12st 2lb

J: Alice Stevens

T: Billy Aprahamian

Very respectable third on seasonal/stable debut at Huntingdon (2m7f, good to soft) last month but ought to have been suited by the soft ground when pulled up at Ludlow three weeks ago and today's headgear switch needs to perk him up.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 01223U BF

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Hereford winner in November before a narrow defeat over C&D nine days later; solid efforts on next two starts before an early unseat at Wincanton in February; more appealing than many; yard also runs Take Your Time.
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3rd

3

27th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

2m 6f 125y

Class 3

16:55 Stratford

Jet Of Magic

11st 0lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

jumped left on occasions, pressed winner, hit 7th, hit 11th, outpaced after 2 out, weakening when lost second approaching last, tailed off

8/1

9th

5

28th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

15:25 Uttoxeter

Jet Of Magic

11st 8lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Back to the same mark off which he won on good ground over C&D just over a year ago and, next time out after a 5lb rise, he was going best in this when unseating two out; lost his way later on but there were positives to take from his fifth over C&D in May; could easily be in the shake-up.

7/1

Form: 1PP-69 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two runs this season having undergone wind surgery one year ago; quickly dropped 8lb as a result but connections now switch to blinkers in a bid to revive his fortunes.
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5th

2

14th Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 1f 30y

Class 4

16:00 Wincanton

Take Your Time

11st 11lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Paul Nicholls

Triple hurdle winner who is 3-9 over fences but he's been pulled up in last three runs and latest was over C&D (heavy) two weeks ago; that was after a lengthy absence but he's now an 11yo and he needs a big turnaround.

12/1

3

29th Jan 2026

Heavy

3m 1f 30y

Class 3

15:33 Wincanton

Take Your Time

11st 0lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Record of 3-8 as a chaser but confined to just three races last season and wasn't anywhere near his best (including when pulled up behind Collectors Item); now an 11yo so perhaps asking a bit much for him to rediscover his peak form; has won on heavy.

5/1

2

21st Mar 2025

Good

2m 7f 177y

Class 3

15:40 Ffos Las

Take Your Time

11st 5lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: Paul Nicholls

3-7 over fences; ran well when third (albeit well held in the end) in valuable Haydock handicap (3m1f, soft) on seasonal debut in November but was pulled up when last in action and the forecast good ground may not be ideal for him here.

6/1

Form: 092PP5

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Flat (useful)/hurdle winner in Ireland; pulled up behind Hititi at Exeter on his stable debut and tailed off on heavy ground here when switched to fences two weeks ago; too much to prove for now.
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4

22nd Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

15:25 Chepstow

Brazos

11st 9lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Alexandra Dunn

midfield, outpaced after 7th, soon dropped to rear, lost touch before 3 out

50/1

4

22nd Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

15:25 Chepstow

Brazos

11st 9lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Alexandra Dunn

midfield, outpaced after 7th, soon dropped to rear, lost touch before 3 out

50/1

Form: 383-26 D

Last run: 139 days

W: 11st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Won three times in 2021 and today's conditions shouldn't faze him; has retained ability in his light campaign this season, not seeing things out having travelled strongly at Newbury when last seen in November; one to take seriously back down in grade.
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2nd

9

18th May 2024

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

19:03 Uttoxeter

Copper Coin

11st 5lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Michael Scudamore

Good third on ground too soft for him at Doncaster last month but dropped out at Cheltenham a month ago; hasn't taken a lot of racing in recent seasons.

14/1

2nd

9

18th May 2024

Good

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

19:03 Uttoxeter

Copper Coin

11st 5lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Michael Scudamore

Good third on ground too soft for him at Doncaster last month but dropped out at Cheltenham a month ago; hasn't taken a lot of racing in recent seasons.

14/1

9th

9

17th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 213y

Class 2

15:50 Cheltenham

Copper Coin

10st 11lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Michael Scudamore

took keen hold, prominent, mistake and nearly lost jockey 2 out

16/1

Form: 132P26 C BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 2m in November, once here; underperformer behind Hititi at Exeter last month when the race reportedly came too soon after his Newbury second (2m4f, good) one week earlier; now tackles 3m for the first time under rules (promise at the trip in a point).
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1st

1

27th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 4

16:56 Newton Abbot

American Sniper

12st 2lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: David Pipe

Has patchy profile but he's well handicapped on his Taunton second (2m3f, good) in December and he may have needed his reappearance run at Hereford this month; this step back up in trip is no problem and he's one to keep an eye on for in-form yard.

11/2

5th

1

5th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

19:17 Hereford

American Sniper

12st 0lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Has become hard to predict, as his 16l fourth at Taunton (2m3f, good) in January would suggest, having failed to back up a decent effort there the previous month; back on his last winning mark and could play a leading role if at his best.

7/2

15

24th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 200y

Class 3

13:15 Cheltenham

American Sniper

10st 13lb

J: James Davies

T: David Pipe

Won big-field handicap off today's mark here (2m5f, good to soft) in November 2023 and was creditable sixth of 25 at Punchestown festival (2m3f, yielding) in April but his record between those two runs if very mixed and he's not an easy one to predict.

28/1

Non-runners

Copper Coin, American Sniper

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £23.60
Straight Forecast £23.72
Tricast £75.68
Trifecta £84.90

Selections

Telegraph:

Jet Of Magic

D Express:

Hititi

TOPSPEED:

Stellar Magic

WEST COUNTRY:

Sayadam

The Sun:

Take Your Time

SPOTLIGHT:

Copper Coin

RP Ratings:

Jatiluwih

The Star:

Hititi

Daily Record:

Hititi

The Guardian:

Jet Of Magic

Daily Mail:

Jet Of Magic

Daily Mirror:

Jet Of Magic

POSTDATA:

Stellar Magic

The Times:

Stellar Magic