November 16 / 12.40 Taunton

12.40

Good

Jeremy Parsons 60th Birthday Celebration Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4673.68
  • 2m 0f 104y
  • Class 5
  • 15 runners
RTV
View Course
Jeremy Parsons 60th Birthday Celebration Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

OUR TIP

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.30
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 4-1524

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Scored on stable debut at Stratford (2m2f, good) in July and was placed on consecutive outings last month (2m/2m2f); not yet proven on ground slower than good to soft but, otherwise, her claims are pretty solid.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

25th Jul 2025

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

15:12 Uttoxeter

Lady Gwen

11st 4lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Only fifth of eight on her return to hurdles at Worcester (2m, good) last month, but despite some iffy jumping she was only caught on the run-in; has dropped to a handy mark and could go well; stable also runs Gerard Mentor.

14/1

5th

6

18th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:20 Worcester

Lady Gwen

11st 3lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Quirky mare who returned from a layoff with a below-par chase run six weeks ago; reverts to hurdling on a tempting mark but others in this field look less risky.

8/1

7/1

  • Place: £5.50

Form: 6P59/

Last run: 601 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Not seen over hurdles since a disappointing handicap debut in March 2022 but has done well on Tapeta over the last year, winning four times (8.6f-1m4f), and it will be interesting to see whether that improvement transfers.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(2)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 5

18:55 Leicester

Johnny Boom

9st 7lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Shaun Lycett

Scored over C&D in October and he got back on track when second of 12 in 1m4f Pontefract handicap last month; must enter calculations nudged up 1lb.

9/2

2nd

4

(13)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 5y

Class 5

16:27 Pontefract

Johnny Boom

9st 6lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Shaun Lycett

Caused 28-1 surprise on soft ground at Leiester (1m4f) in the autumn but was below that form on his two AW starts in February (wore cheekpieces) and is too inconsistent to rely upon; no headgear today.

14/1

14/1

  • Place: £6.40

Form: 4P1-PP D

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Came good over hurdles in Wincanton maiden (1m7f, good to soft) in April but pulled up in both subsequent handicaps (bled on first occasion, raced far too freely last time); still has plenty of time to get back on track but others here come with fewer risks.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

7th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 48y

Class 5

15:45 Exeter

Odins Quest

11st 3lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

1-9 over hurdles; ended last season on a low note and was again well beaten when back in action in January; makes chasing debut from a good mark but others look much less risky.

14/1

13th

8

16th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

14:00 Wincanton

Odins Quest

11st 10lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Gary & Josh Moore

visibility reduced by fog

10/1

Form: -44422 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
0-12 over hurdles but lost out only narrowly in consecutive good-ground handicaps last month (3m2f/3m); swaps usual cheekpieces for first-time blinkers here; rain probably won't aid his cause but he ought to cope with today's sharp drop back in trip and is evidently in good nick.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

4

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:11 Worcester

Stiletto

11st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Sophie Leech

Versatile sort who won three times (2m2f-3m) in June-September last year; only 1lb higher than for his last success but he's been well held in his last three runs and needs a major revival after wind surgery.

16/1

9th

9

21st Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

17:12 Ffos Las

Stiletto

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Sophie Leech

Did well for new stable in early part of season, winning three times under Sean Bowen (2m2f-3m, good/good to soft); returned from break with low-key run last month but has the champion jockey back on board today.

12/1

12th

2

23rd Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

17:32 Wincanton

Stiletto

11st 13lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Sophie Leech

Did well for new stable in early part of season, winning three times (2m2f-3m, good/good to soft); absent since below-par run in the autumn but can play a significant role if fully tuned up.

9/2

Form: 5857/5

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
0-5 over hurdles but, following a long absence, ran big race from the front when fifth of 18 on last month's handicap debut at Exeter (2m2f, good); contender if that run has brought him on; hood (worn on penultimate start) is refitted.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

9

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

12:55 Uttoxeter

Merry Monty

11st 8lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Chris Down

Lightly raced 8yo who build upon promising debut when winning by over 8l at Taunton (2m2f, good) in February 2024; not seen again since, though, and entitled to benefit from today's outing.

10/1

Form: 311517 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Three hurdle wins on good ground this season (2m1f-2m3f); behind two of these when below form at Exeter last month and would prefer the rain to stay away but, if judged on Flat form, he could still be on a good mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

15:40 Stratford

Sassified

11st 8lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: James Owen

Four-time hurdle winner and his last success was at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good to soft) in June; disappointing in final run for the Hobbs/White yard but he still looks feasibly treated on his best form and needs a close look on first run for James Owen; new headgear.

6/4

Form: 34P-

Last run: 424 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced in the first two (summer 2022) of her three juvenile hurdles for Amy Murphy but this year's Flat form for two other stables is uninspiring; makes handicap hurdle debut for another new trainer; not the most obvious answer.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

18

10th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 161y

Class 5

16:08 Exeter

Boudica Warrior

10st 2lb

J: David Noonan

T: Joe Tickle

Has not shown a great deal over hurdles or on the Flat since joining current stable last autumn and is now 0-25 overall; 4lb wrong here.

50/1

7th

11

20th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

16:25 Newton Abbot

Boudica Warrior

10st 2lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Joe Tickle

prominent, pressed leader 4th, led narrowly 3 out

100/1

8th

9

(2)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 201y

Class 6

17:00 Salisbury

Boudica Warrior

9st 0lb

J: Elisha Whittington

T: Joe Tickle

23-race maiden; pulled up over hurdles before finishing third of the five runners in a weak 1m novice for fillies at Bath; that looks dubious form.

33/1

Form: 5-6945

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Displayed improvement when fourth in Newton Abbot maiden (2m2f, good) in August but was safely held on handicap debut the following month and the forecast rain may not be in his favour here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

24th Jun 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

20:27 Newton Abbot

Borderline

10st 6lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Jeremy Scott

0-11 over hurdles but returned from layoff/wind surgery with promising third of seven here (2m5f, good) last month and could have untapped potential over this longer trip; one to consider.

10/1

7

28th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 4

16:18 Newton Abbot

Borderline

10st 2lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Jeremy Scott

No wins in 13; has each-way claims on his best form and has undergone wind surgery since last seen; could have a part to play if resuming in good order; 1lb out of the weights.

20/1

Form: 3/37-5

Last run: 161 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won a soft-ground Flat seller in May but was safely held when back over hurdles in June; returns from 161-day break; not the percentage call.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

6th Dec 2023

Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

12:50 Ludlow

Zuraig

11st 2lb

J: Robert Williams

T: Bernard Llewellyn

held up in rear, outpaced before 3 out, stayed on and went modest third run-in

20/1

9th

8

16th Nov 2023

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

12:40 Taunton

Zuraig

11st 6lb

J: Jack Martin

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Won a soft-ground Flat seller in May but was safely held when back over hurdles in June; returns from 161-day break; not the percentage call.

16/1

Form: 05-6U4 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Unseated rider at first fence on last month's stable/chase debut but caught the eye making smooth headway from the rear before effort flattened out over hurdles at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) 16 days ago; ideally needs to learn to settle better but still goes on the shortlist; tongue-tie removed.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

13th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Worcester

Uncle Arthur

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Struggled on all three starts for Sarah-Jayne Davies last season (chase/hurdle) and is 10lb out of the weights for first run since October.

50/1

10

13th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Worcester

Uncle Arthur

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Struggled on all three starts for Sarah-Jayne Davies last season (chase/hurdle) and is 10lb out of the weights for first run since October.

50/1

12th

11

19th Oct 2024

Soft

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:50 Stratford

Uncle Arthur

10st 7lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Became disappointing for James Owen last season and has struggled on both starts for new stable (chase/hurdle); very difficult to enthuse over at present.

50/1

Form: 13/18- D

Last run: 377 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner for Ben Haslam but safely held on stable debut at Exeter last November and also finished down the field on all three Flat appearances this year, the latest in June; difficult to enthuse over.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

10

(11)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:10 Bath

Lightning Attack

9st 0lb

J: William Cox

T: Tony Newcombe

1m AW, 1m2f turf (heavy) and 2m hurdle winner (good or slower); without success for two years, during which time he has had only six starts across both codes and been well beaten.

50/1

12th

10

(11)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:10 Bath

Lightning Attack

9st 0lb

J: William Cox

T: Tony Newcombe

1m AW, 1m2f turf (heavy) and 2m hurdle winner (good or slower); without success for two years, during which time he has had only six starts across both codes and been well beaten.

50/1

8th

5

(2)

28th Feb 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Lightning Attack

9st 9lb

J: William Cox

T: Tony Newcombe

Successful on Flat and over hurdles; however, has shown poor form under both codes since last win; needs to prove he retains ability.

16/1

Form: 09-7P6 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on all five starts for David Pipe, the last two on heavy ground last month; comes here with a lot to prove but combination of better ground and first-time blinkers may enable an upturn.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

5

16th Nov 2023

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

12:40 Taunton

Platinumcard

11st 11lb

J: Gearoid Harney

T: David Pipe

Well beaten on all five starts for David Pipe, the last two on heavy ground last month; comes here with a lot to prove but combination of better ground and first-time blinkers may enable an upturn.

16/1

6th

7

21st Oct 2023

Soft

2m 5f 122y

Class 4

16:15 Newton Abbot

Platinumcard

11st 0lb

J: Gearoid Harney

T: David Pipe

led

25/1

0

12

13th Oct 2023

Good

2m 0f 11y

Class 3

16:33 Chepstow

Platinumcard

10st 4lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Plenty of competitive form on the Flat and over hurdles for previous yards but has looked cold as ice in three runs for this one; could yet turn a corner and well treated if he did.

25/1

Form: 45P6-5 D

Last run: 178 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Formerly a useful hurdler/chaser in Ireland but plummeted down the weights and was very disappointing for new stable in first half of this year; needs to have been revitalised by six-month break.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

10

12th Dec 2023

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

14:52 Ffos Las

Tiger Voice

10st 9lb

J: Jordan Williams

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Formerly a useful hurdler/chaser in Ireland but has plummeted down the weights and been very disappointing for new stable this year; sports refitted tongue-tie and cheekpieces today; needs to stop the rot.

40/1

13th

1

16th Nov 2023

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

12:40 Taunton

Tiger Voice

12st 0lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Formerly a useful hurdler/chaser in Ireland but plummeted down the weights and was very disappointing for new stable in first half of this year; needs to have been revitalised by six-month break.

16/1

5th

3

22nd May 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

15:50 Ffos Las

Tiger Voice

11st 5lb

J: Robert Williams

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Formerly useful for Henry de Bromhead in Ireland but in poor form over fences/hurdles for new stable this year; needs to stop the rot.

25/1

Form: 57/63- BF

Last run: 437 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Well handicapped on old form and seems versatile regarding ground but made low-key return from long absence on the Flat last month and her current ability is tricky to gauge.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

(4)

9th Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 27y

Class 6

18:50 Pontefract

Triple Nickle

8st 11lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Appreciated returning to the Flat when running quite well for a 50-1 chance at Wolverhampton; still has ground to make up on Forglen.

16/1

4th

8

(1)

19th May 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Triple Nickle

9st 2lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Won off a similar mark on turf (2m) in August, but she's run some ordinary races on the AW since finishing close up at Kempton in January 2024 and recent hurdle efforts raise questions about her current form.

12/1

4th

8

(1)

19th May 2025

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Triple Nickle

9st 2lb

J: Mikkel Mortensen

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Won off a similar mark on turf (2m) in August, but she's run some ordinary races on the AW since finishing close up at Kempton in January 2024 and recent hurdle efforts raise questions about her current form.

12/1

Form: /P60P-

Last run: 330 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Went close on stable/hurdle debut in October 2021 but generally very disappointing since; not seen since pulled up in Hereford handicap last December and has too much to prove.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

15

16th Nov 2023

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

12:40 Taunton

Harde Fashion

10st 8lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Daniel Bourne

Went close on stable/hurdle debut in October 2021 but generally very disappointing since; not seen since pulled up in Hereford handicap last December and has too much to prove.

50/1

10

21st Dec 2022

Soft

2m 5f 163y

Class 5

14:45 Hereford

Harde Fashion

11st 3lb

J: Jamie Brace

T: Daniel Bourne

Maiden (0-12); continues to plummet in the weights after a somewhat tepid effort in first-time cheekpieces at Taunton (2m3f, good; 33-1) four weeks ago; safer to look elsewhere.

50/1

6

8th Dec 2022

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

15:40 Taunton

Harde Fashion

11st 2lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Daniel Bourne

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £118.10
Straight Forecast £91.57
Tricast £1851.34
Trifecta £2320.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Lady Gwen

Telegraph:

Stiletto

The Times:

Merry Monty

SPOTLIGHT:

Uncle Arthur

D Express:

Sassified

POSTDATA:

Lady Gwen

WEST COUNTRY:

Lady Gwen

Daily Record:

Lady Gwen

The Guardian:

Merry Monty

The Star:

Merry Monty

Daily Mail:

Stiletto

Daily Mirror:

Stiletto

The Sun:

Stiletto