April 11 / 15.53 Taunton

15.53

Soft

Taunton Round Table T-Rex Steaks Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £8528.81
  • 2m 7f 198y
  • Class 3
  • 7 runners
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Taunton Round Table T-Rex Steaks Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £3.60

Form: 136-7P

Last run: 121 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 127

Form & Verdict
Tailed off on handicap hurdle debut on final run last season and has struggled over fences on both runs this term; something to prove but he's had a wind op, which may help him recapture the promise shown when third in a Grade 2 novice hurdle at Warwick (2m5f, heavy) last January; not ruled out.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

11th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

13:35 Haydock

Knowsley Road

11st 2lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Having had wind surgery he returned to form with a win at Taunton (3m, soft) last month; he's 4lb higher in this hotter race but appeared to idle in front last time so could have more left in the tank; has won on good to soft ground, unraced on good.

7/1

8

11th May 2024

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

13:35 Haydock

Knowsley Road

11st 2lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

Having had wind surgery he returned to form with a win at Taunton (3m, soft) last month; he's 4lb higher in this hotter race but appeared to idle in front last time so could have more left in the tank; has won on good to soft ground, unraced on good.

7/1

1st

3

11th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 7f 198y

Class 3

15:53 Taunton

Knowsley Road

11st 9lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Paul Nicholls

Tailed off on handicap hurdle debut on final run last season and has struggled over fences on both runs this term; something to prove but he's had a wind op, which may help him recapture the promise shown when third in a Grade 2 novice hurdle at Warwick (2m5f, heavy) last January; not ruled out.

13/2

8/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: -1F317 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
Disappointing at Uttoxeter (2m4f, heavy) last month but prior to that he was an easy winner at Ludlow (2m5f, soft) on his second handicap start; won a maiden hurdle here (2m3f, good to soft) in November; goes up in trip today and this lightly raced 7yo is not written off.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

30th Oct 2024

Heavy

2m 5f 122y

Class 3

15:30 Newton Abbot

Canty Bay

11st 6lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

prominent, hit 3 out, switched left and went third 2 out, weakening when hit last

13/2

4th

3

30th Oct 2024

Heavy

2m 5f 122y

Class 3

15:30 Newton Abbot

Canty Bay

11st 6lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

Maiden winner who doubled his tally in a handicap at Ludlow (2m5f, soft; by 12l) and finished well behind an idling winner last time at Taunton (3m, soft); every chance should he resume where he left off.

13/2

2nd

5

11th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 7f 198y

Class 3

15:53 Taunton

Canty Bay

11st 3lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: Emma Lavelle

Disappointing at Uttoxeter (2m4f, heavy) last month but prior to that he was an easy winner at Ludlow (2m5f, soft) on his second handicap start; won a maiden hurdle here (2m3f, good to soft) in November; goes up in trip today and this lightly raced 7yo is not written off.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: -6113P BF

Last run: 54 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
The deep ground proved too much for him in a 3m Grade 2 novice at Haydock in February (pulled up); looked promising previously, winning two in a row at Chepstow (2m3f, soft/heavy) then staying-on third in Grade 2 novice at Cheltenham (2m4f, good to soft); retains potential for his top yard.
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3rd

2

15th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Uttoxeter

Isaac Des Obeaux

11st 9lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

led, led narrowly or disputed lead from 4th, led again after 8th, headed before 10th

11/1

3rd

1

4th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 7f 3y

Class 3

14:25 Taunton

Isaac Des Obeaux

12st 0lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

ran in snatches, midfield, in touch with leaders when slow jump 4th, switched sharply right to 7th

6/1

3rd

1

4th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 7f 3y

Class 3

14:25 Taunton

Isaac Des Obeaux

12st 0lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Paul Nicholls

ran in snatches, midfield, in touch with leaders when slow jump 4th, switched sharply right to 7th

6/1

Form: 3-1110 D

Last run: 68 days

W: 11st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Well beaten at Sandown (2m7f, good to soft) in February but that was a hot handicap and he was progressive previously, winning three in a row (2m3f-2m7f, good to soft-heavy); could bounce back now back down in grade.
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Verdict Starting price

4

7th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 7f 98y

Class 2

13:15 Sandown

Operation Manna

11st 5lb

J: Cameron Iles

T: Tom Lacey

Got up near the finish in this race 12 months ago (heavy) and warrants respect in his bid for a repeat win, notwithstanding a 5lb higher mark and lack of recent match practice (off since April).

13/2

4

7th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 7f 98y

Class 2

13:15 Sandown

Operation Manna

11st 5lb

J: Cameron Iles

T: Tom Lacey

Got up near the finish in this race 12 months ago (heavy) and warrants respect in his bid for a repeat win, notwithstanding a 5lb higher mark and lack of recent match practice (off since April).

13/2

4th

2

11th Apr 2024

Soft

2m 7f 198y

Class 3

15:53 Taunton

Operation Manna

11st 13lb

J: Cameron Iles

T: Tom Lacey

Well beaten at Sandown (2m7f, good to soft) in February but that was a hot handicap and he was progressive previously, winning three in a row (2m3f-2m7f, good to soft-heavy); could bounce back now back down in grade.

6/1

Form: 39421

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Clear runner-up behind progressive winner on handicap debut over C&D (soft) in February, then went one better in Exeter maiden (2m5f, soft); he's 6lb higher than two starts ago but this 6yo is open to further improvement today on just his sixth start; he's one to be interested in.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

13:00 Haydock

Tiny Tetley

11st 6lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Ended last season in excellent form, completing a hat-trick with a ready C&D success (good; Thank You Ma'am second) in a quite valuable series final three weeks ago; last two wins were under today's claiming rider Callum Pritchard; probably still on the upgrade; good chance.

7/2

2nd

4

10th May 2025

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

13:00 Haydock

Tiny Tetley

11st 6lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Ended last season in excellent form, completing a hat-trick with a ready C&D success (good; Thank You Ma'am second) in a quite valuable series final three weeks ago; last two wins were under today's claiming rider Callum Pritchard; probably still on the upgrade; good chance.

7/2

3

19th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

14:40 Haydock

Tiny Tetley

11st 11lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Can front-run; won three small-field handicaps this season, including last two starts and the latest (on good to firm; under Calumn Pritchard) seemed to be a career best; up another 6lb and it's not clear whether soft ground can be blamed for lesser efforts in two more competitive fields, but he needs plenty of respect.

8/1

Form: FP2121 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Has shown some fine front-running form this year since these blinkers went on, with two wins at Exeter (2m5f, heavy/soft) sandwiching a good second to a progressive winner at Warwick (3m1f, soft); had plenty in hand last time and can make another bold bid up 7lb.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

27th Mar 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

16:40 Southwell

Feivel

11st 5lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

held up in rear, not fluent 3rd, not fluent 7th, headway on outer and went second before 2 out, weakened approaching last

11/2

3rd

5

9th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 2f 0y

Class 3

16:23 Warwick

Feivel

11st 0lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Chase form includes a good effort off 4lb higher in the Southern National at Fontwell (3m3f, good) on seasonal debut; two poor efforts since but could revive in new headgear; four-time hurdles winner.

14/1

2

13th Jan 2025

Soft

3m 0f 54y

Class 3

14:38 Exeter

Feivel

12st 0lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Front-runner who won twice over hurdles at this track (2m5f, soft/heavy) early last year; despite mistakes, he returned with a good second back over fences at Fontwell (3m3f, good), but then had another off-day back over hurdles a month ago; not entirely sure what to expect from him.

12/1

Form: 1147-7

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row for Gary Moore in autumn 2022 (2m4f/2m3f, good/soft) and he returned from a long absence at Newbury (3m, good to soft) three weeks ago, when running well for a long way on his stable debut and finishing seventh; could improve for that recent run and he's below his last winning mark.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

21st Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 3

14:00 Plumpton

Warranty

11st 9lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Sheena West

held up in rear

7/2

4th

2

21st Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 3

14:00 Plumpton

Warranty

11st 9lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Sheena West

held up in rear

7/2

2nd

1

6th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 4

15:52 Plumpton

Warranty

12st 0lb

J: Marc Goldstein

T: Sheena West

in touch with leaders, headway with one circuit to go, led after 3 out, not fluent 2 out, ridden when headed towards finish

9/2

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Payout
Exacta £66.40
Straight Forecast £64.90
Trifecta £336.20

Selections

WEST COUNTRY:

Tiny Tetley

SPOTLIGHT:

Feivel

Daily Mail:

Isaac Des Obeaux

Telegraph:

Operation Manna

The Times:

Tiny Tetley

The Guardian:

Tiny Tetley

The Sun:

Tiny Tetley

The Star:

Tiny Tetley

Daily Record:

Tiny Tetley

D Express:

Isaac Des Obeaux

Daily Mirror:

Operation Manna

RP RATINGS:

Feivel

TOPSPEED:

Feivel

POSTDATA:

Feivel