November 24 / 13.10 Taunton

13.10

Good

Join Racing TV Now “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4901.4
  • 2m 0f 104y
  • Class 4
  • 11 runners
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Join Racing TV Now “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div II)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

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7/4 (Won)

  • Win: £2.50
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 22U1 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in an Irish point and filled the same position in two bumpers at Worcester in the summer; won a 2m Chepstow maiden (2m, good to soft) three weeks ago on his completed start over hurdles; likely to play a prominent role.
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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

4/5

  • Place: £1.10

Form: /5F31- D

Last run: 283 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner who was runner-up in maiden/novice hurdles over 2m in early-2021; took his form up another notch over fences last season culminating with a 2m3f Catterick novice handicap success on soft; leading form claims back hurdling on reappearance.
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8th

7

6th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 48y

Class 3

15:40 Exeter

Can You Call

11st 3lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Evan Williams

All wins have come on left-handed tracks, the latest comfortably at Cheltenham in December (2m4f, good to soft; 7lb lower); does have form going this way around and just appeared to have an off-day last time at Sandown; considered.

5/1

11

26th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 104y

Class 2

14:05 Fontwell

Can You Call

10st 9lb

T: Evan Williams

Just 1-12 over fences but was in good form last winter when last seen, finishing second on consecutive outings at Chepstow (2m3f, soft) and Ludlow (2m4f, good to soft), and Sean Bowen is a good booking here.

5/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 665-00

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed to progress in three bumpers last term and has suffered two heavy defeats over hurdles on his return to action; no surprise to see him do better at some point but he's tough to make a good case for here.
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8

19th Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 191y

Class 4

17:00 Market Rasen

Fame And Fun

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Has returned from a break in good order and gave an in-form rival a right fright at Worcester (2m7f, good); won't mind rain.

11/2

8

2nd Jul 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

14:45 Worcester

Fame And Fun

10st 9lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Encouraging third after a three-month break at Stratford (2m7f, good) last month; looks the type to be at his best in the summer and holds sound claims.

5/1

6

17th Jun 2025

Good

2m 6f 125y

Class 4

16:30 Stratford

Fame And Fun

11st 2lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

Won modest chase at Fontwell (2m5f, heavy) in January and is also suited by much faster ground but has become very inconsistent in recent years; others in this line-up have much more appealing profiles.

12/1

Form: 8

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
In good hands but tailed off in a Bangor bumper last month; tongue-tie is quickly reached for now switching to hurdles.
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14

15th Jun 2024

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

17:27 Hexham

Dark Duomo

10st 2lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

0-13 under rules (placed in a 2m hurdle when with Philip Hobbs); hard to make a case for based on any form since last November.

25/1

8

26th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 96y

Class 5

16:35 Kelso

Dark Duomo

10st 2lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

Did not show a great deal off lowly marks for Micky Hammond last season and is now 0-12 overall; blinkers the headgear of choice today; 5lb out of the weights; difficult to enthuse over.

14/1

8

26th May 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 96y

Class 5

16:35 Kelso

Dark Duomo

10st 2lb

J: Emma Smith-Chaston

T: Micky Hammond

Did not show a great deal off lowly marks for Micky Hammond last season and is now 0-12 overall; blinkers the headgear of choice today; 5lb out of the weights; difficult to enthuse over.

14/1

Form: 24-7

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Reached the frame in a couple of bumpers (good to soft/soft) in the spring; never threatened from midfield on his Stratford hurdle but it's possible he'll strip fitter for the run; hooded first time; place claims.
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2

26th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 166y

Class 4

19:09 Plumpton

I Shut That DOr

11st 13lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Posted three wins over fences in the winter of 2024-25, all at around this trip, and staged a revival when third at Fontwell (2m4f, good; Begin The Luck second) three weeks ago; back up in class but on a winnable mark and he's one to consider with the stable among the winners.

100/30

3rd

1

6th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

19:42 Fontwell

I Shut That DOr

12st 0lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Joe Tizzard

His form took off with three wins over fences last winter; however, his good run came to a halt at Stratford last March and he was tailed off again on his comeback at Haydock (2m45f, good) last month; has some questions to answer and he needs to get back on track.

10/1

5th

3

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 4

15:55 Haydock

I Shut That DOr

11st 13lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

His form took off with three wins over fences last winter; however, his good run came to an abrupt halt at Stratford last March and he hasn't been seen since; no great record fresh to date but the betting is perhaps the best guide to his chance.

9/1

Form: 8

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
From a stable enjoying a good season but he didn't offer any immediate encouragement when a remote eighth in 2m3f Hereford maiden hurdle on his debut 24 days ago.
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4th

4

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 3y

Class 4

15:45 Taunton

A Definite Getaway

11st 6lb

J: James Bowen

T: Mickey Bowen

A dual winner (at about 3m) last April but he's not been seen since coming in a well-held third of five in 3m2f handicap chase at Newton Abbot ten months ago; he needs to hit the ground running.

8/1

Form: 4-8

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to three winners; showed a bit when fourth in a bumper at Uttoxeter last October but never involved switched to hurdles at Warwick a year later; early days but he needs to have come on a lot for that run.
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1st

8

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:02 Warwick

Tedwin Hills

10st 13lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Not much went to plan on his three starts for for Warren Greatrex in the spring but he looked in excellent nick when winning easily by 8l at Stratford (2m6f, good) last month; likely contender off 10lb higher mark here.

4/1

1st

8

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:02 Warwick

Tedwin Hills

10st 13lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Not much went to plan on his three starts for for Warren Greatrex in the spring but he looked in excellent nick when winning easily by 8l at Stratford (2m6f, good) last month; likely contender off 10lb higher mark here.

4/1

1st

8

4th Nov 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:02 Warwick

Tedwin Hills

10st 13lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Not much went to plan on his three starts for for Warren Greatrex in the spring but he looked in excellent nick when winning easily by 8l at Stratford (2m6f, good) last month; likely contender off 10lb higher mark here.

4/1

Form: U-

Last run: 248 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
0-4 in Irish points, although he was set to be placed before last-fence fall on final start; 66-1, badly hampered and unseated first on Wincanton hurdle debut in March.
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3rd

4

30th Oct 2024

Good

3m 0f 38y

Class 5

14:20 Fakenham

Instant Gambler

11st 6lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Alexandra Dunn

held up in rear, headway on outer before 2 out, went second on turn before last, soon hung left, no extra and lost second towards finish

10/11

Form: 8P-

Last run: 240 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
No show in two novice hurdles last term; has had wind surgery; stable's very good strike-rate this season provides hope for better but would need to see market support to consider.
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5

9th Mar 2023

Good

3m 1f 30y

Class 5

15:50 Wincanton

Call Me Tlalok

10st 13lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Keiran Burke

took keen hold, led narrowly, slow jump and headed 11th, ridden and dropped to rear after 12th, became detached 13th, pulled up before 14th

8/1

9th

4

21st Dec 2022

Good

2m 3f 1y

Class 4

13:53 Taunton

Call Me Tlalok

11st 0lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Keiran Burke

Has struggled at big prices in three novice hurdles (2m/2m7f), most recently when beaten out of sight here (2m, good; first run after wind op) on his return last month; can only be watched.

100/1

9th

3

24th Nov 2022

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

13:10 Taunton

Call Me Tlalok

11st 0lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Keiran Burke

No show in two novice hurdles last term; has had wind surgery; stable's very good strike-rate this season provides hope for better but would need to see market support to consider.

66/1

Form: 80

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Point winner; with a leading stable but well beaten in two novice hurdles; probably more one for handicaps.
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6

20th Mar 2024

Soft

2m 2f 140y

Class 5

16:40 Market Rasen

Yeomen Warder

10st 10lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

soon in rear, hit 4th

14/1

10th

5

11th Feb 2023

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 5

16:23 Warwick

Yeomen Warder

11st 4lb

J: David England

T: Dan Skelton

always towards rear

15/2

5

31st Jan 2023

Good To Soft

2m 3f 110y

Class 5

15:35 Lingfield

Yeomen Warder

11st 4lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Hard to work up enthusiasm for what he achieved in novice hurdles but he won his only point completion last winter and this modest event could be a ripe plum for picking now he goes handicapping up in trip.

100/30

Form: 7756-U

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
No better than modest in bumpers for Laura Hurley and sent off at 100-1 when unseating at the first on her hurdle debut/reappearance for a new stable ten days ago
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13

31st May 2023

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

17:03 Newton Abbot

Lady Amy

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Ella Pickard

Struggled in bumpers and has been the same story in four hurdle runs since November; now goes handicapping after wind surgery but this is a tough task from 9lb out of the weights.

50/1

7th

4

9th Mar 2023

Good

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

14:05 Wincanton

Lady Amy

11st 0lb

J: James Best

T: Ella Pickard

held up in rear, not fluent 2nd

100/1

6th

3

5th Jan 2023

Soft

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

13:00 Ffos Las

Lady Amy

11st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Ella Pickard

held up in last but in touch with leaders, lost touch home turn, tailed off

100/1

Non-runners

Yeomen Warder

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £3.70
Straight Forecast £3.77
Trifecta £22.50

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