15.45 Taunton
Good To SoftJackson-Stops Country House Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £7287.78
- 2m 0f 104y
- Class 3
- 6 runners
Runners: 6 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
7/2 (Won)
- Win: £3.25
- Place: £1.60
Form: 12105- C
Last run: 370 days
W: 11st 12lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 127
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 |
20th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 3 |
11st 12lb |
Smart novice at 2m-2m3f, including on soft, but was very highly tried on handicap debut in the Betfair Hurdle last February (was only 13-2), then in the Supreme at Cheltenham; off since and initially due to go chasing but should have plenty to offer at this level over hurdles. |
7/2 |
9/1
- Place: £2.30
Form: 116-F6 D
Last run: 122 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 120
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 |
20th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 3 |
11st 5lb |
Won consecutive hurdles in France and on British debut last winter but out of depth in Grade 1 at Aintree after; fell early on return to action in October and although well adrift at Ascot next time he ran more promisingly than his 12l defeat suggests; can be a factor. |
9/1 |
|
10 |
7th Jan 2023 Soft 1m 7f 216y Class 2 |
10st 6lb |
Won on heavy ground in France and on soft at Newbury last March on British debut; early faller on reappearance; never-dangerous sixth of nine at Ascot (good to soft) next time and clearly needs improvement as that was his best form, but the performance contained promise and he needs a close look. |
6/1 |
11/4
Form: -37421 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 9lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
20th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Had dropped to a mark he could win off when ending a long losing run at Chepstow 23 days ago (2m, good to soft) but it wasn't straightforward and he's gone back up 4lb into a more competitive race; overall record suggests he'll have work to do. |
11/4 |
|
5 |
13th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 70y Class 3 |
11st 8lb |
No match for Thor De Cerisy at Ffos Las but then won narrowly at Chepstow (2m, good to soft); only 2-25 overall and this looks a bit deeper. |
10/1 |
|
1st 7 |
25th Feb 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 11y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
midfield, headway before 3 out, led narrowly and ridden after 2 out, faced strong challenge run-in, all out |
12/1 |
7/1
Form: 5110-6 D
Last run: 89 days
W: 11st 9lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 |
20th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Dual bumper winner in 2018; several layoffs since but won consecutive 2m hurdles early in 2022 and a subsequent defeat came in the Imperial Cup last March; ran a fair race on chase debut in December but probably needs to be at full strength on immediate return to hurdles. |
7/1 |
|
6th 4 |
21st Dec 2022 Soft 2m 0f 8y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Lightly raced since his two bumper wins in 2018 but won two soft-ground handicap hurdles at start of this year and can be excused subsequent defeat in Grade 3 event at Sandown in March; makes chasing debut after nine-month break but current mark ought to be workable. |
4/1 |
5/2
Form: 16-231 D
Last run: 71 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 4 |
20th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 3 |
11st 9lb |
Useful dual bumper winner who travelled strongly and won with authority when returned to 2m at Chepstow in January (soft); unlikely to be dependent on a stiff track to show his best; strong contender now handicapping. |
5/2 |
|
1st 10 |
8th Jan 2023 Soft 2m 0f 11y Class 4 |
11st 1lb |
Second when evens here (2m) on hurdling debut in November but not so good, including with his jumping, over 2m3f here one month later; neither of them matched last season's bumper form but, even so, he's firmly in the mix. |
7/2 |
|
3rd 6 |
3rd Dec 2022 Good To Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 4 |
11st 0lb |
With Brian Eckley when winning a division of the bumper on this card 12 months ago and then finished a close sixth at Listed level on his debut for these connections; travelled the best when evens for a 2m maiden here last month only to be edged out by a subsequent winner; nice prospect. |
6/4 |
6/1
Form: 9-4163 CD
Last run: 32 days
W: 11st 2lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 3 |
23rd Mar 2023 Good To Soft 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Taunton novice winner last November and probably ran to similar level when third at Sandown latest; doesn't look entirely straightforward and probably needs some improvement if he's to win on handicap debut. |
5/1 |
|
6 |
20th Mar 2023 Good To Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 3 |
11st 2lb |
Probably not a push-button ride but he did well to beat a useful one on hurdle debut over C&D in November (good); had his work cut out in novices since but has more going for him now handicapping; thereabouts. |
6/1 |
|
2 |
7th Mar 2023 Good 1m 7f 216y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
Placed in bumpers and beat a useful subsequent winner on his switch to hurdling at Taunton (2m, good) in November; probably ran every bit as well when third under a penalty here recently and looks sure to be involved. |
7/2 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | £12.40 |
| Straight Forecast | £11.81 |
| Trifecta | £30.20 |
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