March 20 / 14.10 Taunton

14.10

Good To Soft

Syndicates Available With Seamus Mullins Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £4792.48
  • 2m 0f 104y
  • Class 4
  • 14 runners
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Syndicates Available With Seamus Mullins Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £26.10
  • Place: £4.50

Form: 04-47

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Significant positives can be drawn from both his hurdle runs but he has a lot to find with the principals here and will probably be of greater interest when qualified for handicaps.
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6th

2

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 2

15:20 Bangor-on-Dee

Aurigny Mill

12st 0lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

Goes well at Taunton where he won comfortably a month ago (2m, heavy; second run in cheekpieces), and has shown he can deal with this 3lb higher mark and this sort of ground; has won going left-handed and, with a strike-rate of 6-18 over hurdles, this 9yo is likable.

9/2

1st

2

12th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 104y

Class 3

15:25 Taunton

Aurigny Mill

11st 11lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Robert Walford

Decent course record, including second in this last year off 4lb higher; showed himself none the worse for his chase debut fall at Kempton in November when third to Celtic Art over 2m3f here in first-time cheekpieces (retained) last month; claims if he can build on that; has won on heavy.

9/1

6/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Useful Flat-racer when trained in Ireland and created good impression when ready winner of Scottish Supreme on last month's stable/hurdle debut at Musselburgh (1m7f, good); today's forecast slower ground may not be in his favour but, nevertheless, he needs to be taken very seriously.
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7th

6

22nd Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 2

14:40 Market Rasen

Dancila

11st 6lb

J: Paddy Brennan

T: Fergal O’Brien

took keen hold, midfield, dropped to rear before 5th, headway after 3 out, ridden and weakening when mistake 2 out

9/2

1st

3

7th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 3

14:25 Newton Abbot

Dancila

11st 10lb

J: Paddy Brennan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Musselburgh winner on stable/hurdle debut but didn't really build on that in two subsequent novices; handicap debut and interesting to see how he fares in the betting against stablemate Valentino Dancer.

15/8

4

29th Apr 2023

Good

1m 7f 216y

Class 2

13:05 Sandown

Dancila

11st 5lb

J: Paddy Brennan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Useful Flat-racer; created pretty good impression on stable/hurdle debut at Musselburgh (1m7f, good) in February but has been held in two subsequent novice hurdles (both on good to soft) and will need to up his game to win a race this competitive on his handicap hurdle debut; tongue-tie added.

12/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 6-703

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten on hurdling debut in January but belied 66-1 odds when keeping on to snatch third at Wetherby (2m, soft) later that month and has each-way claims again here.
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8

19th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 25y

Class 5

18:30 Exeter

Sea Village

11st 7lb

J: David Bass

T: Oliver Signy

Placed three times at up to 3m1f over hurdles, all on slow ground; well treated on his form of a year ago but plenty to prove based on three starts since wind surgery.

25/1

8

19th Apr 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 25y

Class 5

18:30 Exeter

Sea Village

11st 7lb

J: David Bass

T: Oliver Signy

Placed three times at up to 3m1f over hurdles, all on slow ground; well treated on his form of a year ago but plenty to prove based on three starts since wind surgery.

25/1

7th

1

23rd Mar 2024

Soft

2m 7f 32y

Class 5

16:15 Bangor-on-Dee

Sea Village

12st 0lb

J: Nick Scholfield

T: Oliver Signy

Struggled in first three handicaps but his third of 16 behind Fantomas at Hereford (3m1f, good to soft) a fortnight ago was much better; contender if able to build on that performance.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 41 D

Last run: 83 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Winning Irish pointer who built upon a promising rules debut when drawing clear to win quite comfortably by over 7l at Chepstow (2m, good to soft) in December; already sets a useful form standard here and can probably improve again.
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4th

2

26th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 0f 53y

Class 3

15:30 Hereford

Out Of Office

11st 8lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Evan Williams

Point/maiden hurdle winner who returned after 753 days off with a rallying third back over hurdles at Carlisle (2m1f, soft; hood added) in November; that was a promising effort behind an improver and he still has potential as a handicapper; interesting contender.

7/2

Form: 5

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Showed some ability on the Flat in Ireland last year and also when fifth here (2m3f, good) on recent stable/hurdle debut but he's not the obvious answer today.
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7th

13

14th Jan 2026

Good

3m 0f 57y

Class 4

14:40 Newbury

Faded Fantasy

11st 2lb

J: Mr J J Murphy-Knight

T: Christian Williams

Ran creditably at Hereford (3m1f) last time, bouncing back from two poor efforts, but this looks a tougher assignment; still seeking first handicap success above Class 5.

20/1

9th

11

11th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

17:10 Chepstow

Faded Fantasy

11st 5lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Christian Williams

Dual hurdle winner on good ground this summer (2m7f/3m2f); last month's chasing defeat is probably best overlooked (didn't jump well enough) but he has high mileage for his age and might be vulnerable in this grade.

20/1

Form: 3

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Second to a subsequent bumper winner on Irish point debut in October and kept on quite well to take modest third in Sandown novice hurdle (2m, soft) on recent rules debut; needs to take a big step forward to win this but is worth keeping an eye on with the future in mind.
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5th

7

24th Apr 2026

Good

3m 6f 121y

Class 3

14:05 Perth

Fever Dream

11st 2lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

If the ground is bordering on good then this 8yo could take some beating as he hosed up at Warwick last month (3m, good) on his second run after a break; the 8lb rise isn't the end of the world.

100/30

1st

8

26th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:30 Warwick

Fever Dream

10st 7lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

Following a break he reverted to fences at Kempton (3m) 12 days ago and returned to form with a 3l second on his favoured good ground; that performance reads well and he's high on the list today.

9/2

2nd

8

14th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:28 Kempton

Fever Dream

10st 2lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Christian Williams

Can go well fresh; returns from a break on a favourable mark, just 1lb higher than his latest chase win, at Worcester (2m7f, good) last July; bled from the nose when tailed off over hurdles in October so wellbeing unknown but has possibilities, especially if the ground is good.

5/1

Form: 765

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Not disgraced in two novice hurdles here this year (2m3f/2m) but low-grade handicaps are probably next on her agenda.
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7th

4

23rd May 2026

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 5

16:45 Bangor-on-Dee

Faerie Cutlass

11st 5lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Won at Ludlow (3m, good to soft) in November 2024 but she struggled last year and was beaten 20l at Sedgefield when last seen in November; now 4lb lower than for her last success but she needs a major revival after a break.

14/1

4

7th Oct 2025

Good

3m 1f 10y

Class 5

16:37 Huntingdon

Faerie Cutlass

11st 6lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Only 1lb higher than when winning at Ludlow (3m, good) last November but has very unconvincing record since returning from a break in April; lost jockey when attempting to refuse at first flight on penultimate appearance and was soundly beaten when fourth last time; others are much less risky.

16/1

4th

6

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Worcester

Faerie Cutlass

11st 2lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

Returned from a break with two below-par hurdle runs in the spring; lost her jockey after a bad mistake over fences in July and repeated the feat when slamming the brakes on back over hurdles at Stratford 18 days ago; might be developing ideas and she can only be watched after that.

12/1

Form: P-

Last run: 403 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Close second in low-grade AW handicap last February but had struggled on hurdling debut a fortnight earlier and still has a lot to prove in this sphere; swaps visor for first-time blinkers today.
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0

4

23rd Oct 2023

Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

15:15 Plumpton

Hobsons Bay

10st 10lb

J: David Noonan

T: Nigel Hawke

Went close on the Flat (1m4f, AW) in February but he struggled switched to this sphere in final three runs in the spring; now makes his handicap hurdle debut but he needs a transformation back from 198 days off; new combination of headgear.

12/1

8th

5

8th Apr 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 167y

Class 4

13:40 Newton Abbot

Hobsons Bay

11st 2lb

J: Tom Buckley

T: Nigel Hawke

in touch with leaders

100/1

8th

8

20th Mar 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

14:10 Taunton

Hobsons Bay

11st 5lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Nigel Hawke

Close second in low-grade AW handicap last February but had struggled on hurdling debut a fortnight earlier and still has a lot to prove in this sphere; swaps visor for first-time blinkers today.

50/1

Form: 5

Last run: 74 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Out of a hurdle-winning half-sister to high-class chaser Master Tommytucker; travelled well and arguably shaped with more promise than finishing position suggests when fifth of 11 on bumper debut at Ffos Las (heavy) in January; should have a future over jumps; tongue-tie removed.
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5

16th Mar 2025

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

14:52 Market Rasen

Smart Casual

10st 12lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Anthony Honeyball

Not the best of jumpers and yet to win in four attempts over fences; spoilt chance with a bad error three out when second at Leicester last week (2m, good to soft; 6-5 favourite; cheekpieces tried); obvious contender.

6/4

100/1

Form: P

Last run: 132 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Pulled up after racing too freely on hurdle debut in November; had wind surgery soon afterwards and may settle better in first-time hood here but remains best watched; tongue-tie removed.
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11

31st Jan 2024

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 5

16:25 Leicester

La Referi

10st 5lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Nigel Hawke

Has offered little in her six starts over hurdles thus far, only tenth in 2m Taunton handicap last time; she's hard to make a case for.

50/1

10th

13

8th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

16:05 Taunton

La Referi

10st 5lb

J: David Noonan

T: Nigel Hawke

Has had few chances but her two handicap runs over 2m, the latest after wind surgery, suggest she will be out in the cold again.

33/1

33/1

Form: 45

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Out of a well-connected dam and was left clear to make winning Irish point debut last March but struggled to make any impact (albeit in good race) on last month's hurdling debut and is probably one for further down the line.
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4

10th Apr 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

15:55 Newton Abbot

Townhill

11st 9lb

J: Mr Ben Sutton

T: Tom Lacey

Three wins last year, the third coming over C&D (good) in June, when making all; not in the same form since but he's now 1lb below that last winning mark and could bounce back for a yard that was among the winners at Aintree on Saturday.

15/2

6th

4

10th Apr 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 4

15:55 Newton Abbot

Townhill

11st 9lb

J: Mr Ben Sutton

T: Tom Lacey

prominent, lost position 3 out, weakened before 2 out

15/2

Form: 968

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Always towards rear when 80-1 for hurdling debut here (2m3f, good) 18 days ago and can only be watched at present.
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9

14th Feb 2024

Good To Soft

3m 1f 44y

Class 5

15:00 Hereford

Bob Bank

10st 2lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: Christian Williams

Eight-race maiden who was well beaten in three handicap chases in the autumn and is 3lb wrong here; difficult to enthuse over on that evidence but connections are persisting, and it's worth noting he attracted market support last time; wore cheekpieces two starts ago; blinkers tried here.

12/1

0

8

22nd Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

13:05 Ffos Las

Bob Bank

10st 4lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

disputed lead, not fluent 2nd, soon prominent, mistake 9th

25/1

8th

16

7th Nov 2023

Soft

3m 1f 100y

Class 5

16:15 Warwick

Bob Bank

10st 7lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Christian Williams

in rear, mistake 5th

16/1

250/1

Form: 68

Last run: 262 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Struggled in two good-ground Newton Abbot bumpers in early part of this season; can't be recommended on today's hurdling debut.
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5th

2

27th May 2023

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 4

17:55 Ffos Las

Bright Focus

11st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Laura Hurley

towards rear

100/1

1

13th May 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Warwick

Bright Focus

11st 4lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Laura Hurley

Struggled at huge odds on his first two hurdling starts; similar outcome likely again today.

100/1

8th

2

5th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

16:25 Wincanton

Bright Focus

11st 6lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Laura Hurley

Tailed off in two bumpers in early part of this season and also struggled when 250-1 for recent hurdling debut.

100/1

Form: -4486F D

Last run: 102 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Keen-goer who won Perth bumper for Gordon Elliott last April but was easily reeled in after building up big lead on hurdling debut in November and fell when last in action; makes no significant appeal here.
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7th

2

16th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

15:35 Wincanton

Gun Runner Cash

11st 4lb

J: James Best

T: Ben Lund

taken down early, took keen hold, held up in last

33/1

6th

6

5th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

16:25 Wincanton

Gun Runner Cash

11st 6lb

J: James Best

T: Ben Lund

Generally very disappointing since winning Perth bumper for Gordon Elliott last spring, and his tendency to race far too freely remains a concern; never looked dangerous with sixth in C&D maiden nine days ago; others preferred.

14/1

6th

4

27th Mar 2023

Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

13:30 Wincanton

Gun Runner Cash

11st 5lb

J: James Best

T: Ben Lund

Keen-goer who won a Perth bumper for Gordon Elliott last April; inferior form for current yard and was 150-1 when unseating at the first flight last time.

66/1

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Payout
Exacta £97.40
Straight Forecast £53.21
Trifecta £764.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Out Of Office

TOPSPEED:

Dancila

RP Ratings:

Out Of Office

Telegraph:

Out Of Office

D Express:

Out Of Office

Daily Mirror:

Out Of Office

The Sun:

Out Of Office

The Star:

Out Of Office

Daily Record:

Out Of Office

POSTDATA:

Dancila

WEST COUNTRY:

Dancila

The Times:

Dancila

The Guardian:

Dancila

Daily Mail:

Dancila