November 28 / 12.15 Taunton

12.15

Good To Soft

Trucksmith Loloader Novices’ Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5281
  • 2m 7f 198y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Trucksmith Loloader Novices’ Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 0P5-64

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Fair fourth on handicap debut at Kempton (3m, good) this month, behind highly progressive winner; that run came after a six-month break and he could have more to offer for his in-form yard; chance.
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3rd

1

27th Mar 2025

Good

3m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:57 Warwick

Honey Jack

11st 12lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Clearcut winner of his second handicap start (3m, good to soft) and a tongue-tie is now added after reportedly making a noise back at Taunton last time; 6lb higher than for his win but firmly enters the reckoning.

5/1

5th

6

18th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

14:05 Taunton

Honey Jack

11st 3lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Joe Tizzard

Favourite in ten-runner contest over C&D (good to soft) in November for his second handicap and registered a clearcut win, responding well to lead between the last two flights; up 6lb but looks the type to improve further.

7/2

5th

6

18th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

14:05 Taunton

Honey Jack

11st 3lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Joe Tizzard

Favourite in ten-runner contest over C&D (good to soft) in November for his second handicap and registered a clearcut win, responding well to lead between the last two flights; up 6lb but looks the type to improve further.

7/2

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 6743-P

Last run: 186 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Didn't jump well and was pulled up on handicap debut at Uttoxeter (2m7f, soft) in May on final run for the now-retired Victor Dartnall; however, he'd showed glimpses of promise previously at up to an extended 2m3f and there's stamina in his pedigree; not written off on stable debut.
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3

8th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Uttoxeter

Native Moon

11st 3lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jeremy Scott

Improved for staying trips on good ground as a hurdler, finishing a good second at Exeter and going one better at Ascot (both about 2m7f) in March; had more on his plate behind a progressive one at Worcester in May but even so he wasn't quite at his best; should have potential now chasing.

7/1

1

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:57 Worcester

Native Moon

11st 11lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jeremy Scott

Has form figures of 23421 since joining Jeremy Scott and he justified favouritism with a comfortable success at Ascot (2m7f, good) in March; up 5lb but his confidence should be boosted after that breakthrough win and he's open to more progress; respected.

15/8

1

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:57 Worcester

Native Moon

11st 11lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Jeremy Scott

Has form figures of 23421 since joining Jeremy Scott and he justified favouritism with a comfortable success at Ascot (2m7f, good) in March; up 5lb but his confidence should be boosted after that breakthrough win and he's open to more progress; respected.

15/8

20/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: P336-P

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Dropping down the weights and has shown ability over hurdles/fences; she may have needed her reappearance run at Stratford four weeks ago but she was pulled up and it's hard to be confident on the back of that.
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9

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

16:10 Taunton

Inchagoill Lady

10st 9lb

J: Mr Jack Stenhouse

T: Kevin Pickard

C&D winner who had been running well in both codes until a well-held fifth in 2m4f Wincanton handicap hurdle 39 days ago; she's the sort to bounce back.

12/1

5th

10

29th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

15:03 Wincanton

Inchagoill Lady

10st 11lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Kevin Pickard

Just 1-20 under rules but runner-up in two of her last three runs, including over hurdles at Hereford (2m5f, good) in November; sole win was on good to firm ground but she handles soft (more to prove on heavy) and has possibilities back in this sphere.

10/1

5

4th Jun 2025

Good

3m 2f 105y

Class 5

15:35 Newton Abbot

Inchagoill Lady

11st 2lb

J: Lewis Saunders

T: Kevin Pickard

Well supported when scoring at Taunton (3m, good to firm) on penultimate start, her first after wind surgery; went up 5lb for that; couldn't match that effort when dropped back to 2m2f here latest; drops 1lb and the return to further should suit; player.

7/1

Form: 493P-

Last run: 262 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Pulled up on handicap debut here (2m, soft) in March and absent since; however, he had posted fair efforts in points over 3m/2m4f last winter and kept on for a fair third over 2m2f at Exeter in February; his dam won at up to 3m2f and he's no forlorn hope now upped markedly in distance.
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3rd

1

22nd Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 25y

Class 4

16:47 Exeter

Diamatiste

11st 13lb

J: Mr Darren Andrews

T: Kayley Woollacott

Won over 2m5f on heavy here 13 months ago; consistent in defeat this season in handicaps at about this distance, running his usual honest race last time at Ascot; has nudged up the weights so his rider's 7lb claim is welcomed; good to soft is fine but he has a bit to prove on good.

4/1

2nd

12

14th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 123y

Class 3

16:10 Ascot

Diamatiste

11st 4lb

J: Mr Joshua Newman

T: Kayley Woollacott

Won at Exeter (2m5f, heavy) just under a year ago and has made the frame over 2m7f there on all three starts this season but has a bit more on his plate in this higher grade and needs a career-best effort.

8/1

1st

4

21st Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 137y

Class 5

16:30 Exeter

Diamatiste

11st 12lb

J: Mr Joshua Newman

T: Kayley Woollacott

in touch with leaders, mistake 1st, prominent 5th

7/1

Form: 303P-9 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Pulled up/tailed off on his two handicap starts but this point winner has gone off at short odds each time and things may click at some stage; the first-time tongue-tie/blinkers combination replaces cheekpieces; interesting to see if he's strong in the betting once more.
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7th

3

13th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Worcester

Chauffeur Driven

11st 5lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Pulled up on chase debut latest; has placed form over hurdles but his best runs have come with give underfoot.

10/1

7th

3

13th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Worcester

Chauffeur Driven

11st 5lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Pulled up on chase debut latest; has placed form over hurdles but his best runs have come with give underfoot.

10/1

8

6th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 177y

Class 5

15:30 Ffos Las

Chauffeur Driven

11st 3lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

0-12 over hurdles; ran well when second in first-time visor at Exeter (2m5f, heavy) two starts ago but is far too inconsistent to rely upon heavily, and drying ground may not be ideal for him on this chasing debut.

12/1

Form: PP-906

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
His mark continues to fall but he's struggled this year and has finished tailed off at Worcester in his two runs this autumn (2m7f/2m4f, good/soft); the new headgear needs to have a dramatic effect.
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2nd

7

10th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

16:10 Taunton

Ca Plane Pour Moi

11st 2lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

0-12 over hurdles but caught the eye at Doncater (3m, good) last month, keeping on well from the rear to finish third (just behind Skin Full); big player if able to build on that recent effort.

4/1

8

19th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 84y

Class 5

15:20 Doncaster

Ca Plane Pour Moi

11st 4lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Well backed into 3-1 favouritism at Uttoxeter but was soundly beaten; has never managed to threaten in a handicap and is now 0-11; needs to raise his game.

8/1

5th

10

31st Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 70y

Class 5

13:30 Uttoxeter

Ca Plane Pour Moi

11st 4lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Never looked dangerous when sixth at Taunton (3m, good to soft) in first-time tongue-tie/cheekpieces last month and is now 0-10 over hurdles; not written off just yet but needs to up his game.

20/1

Form: 5946-9

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in April on final run for Mitchell Hunt and same story on stable/chase debut four weeks ago; however, he may have needed that latest run and this lightly raced 6yo is now 7lb lower than when a fair fourth at Ascot (2m7f, good) in March; yard among the winners; possible player.
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8th

10

7th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 5

16:20 Newton Abbot

Outside Adesa

10st 8lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Kayley Woollacott

prominent, bad mistake and lost ground quickly 3 out

10/1

8th

10

7th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 5

16:20 Newton Abbot

Outside Adesa

10st 8lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Kayley Woollacott

prominent, bad mistake and lost ground quickly 3 out, weakened 2 out

10/1

5

19th Apr 2025

Soft

2m 5f 122y

Class 5

14:34 Newton Abbot

Outside Adesa

11st 6lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Kayley Woollacott

in touch with leaders, lost ground after 5th

10/1

Form: 558P5

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Displayed some ability in bumpers and makes handicap debut off lowly mark; takes a big step up in trip but he's shown little over hurdles (2m/1m7f) and was pulled up in a 3m point; claims hardly compelling.
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11th

15

19th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 137y

Class 5

15:40 Exeter

Till You Cant

10st 4lb

J: Mr Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

Displayed some ability in bumpers but he's been well beaten on all four hurdle starts (handicap debut last time); wears first-time headgear.

50/1

11th

15

19th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 137y

Class 5

15:40 Exeter

Till You Cant

10st 4lb

J: Mr Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

Displayed some ability in bumpers but he's been well beaten on all four hurdle starts (handicap debut last time); wears first-time headgear.

50/1

8th

10

28th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

12:15 Taunton

Till You Cant

10st 6lb

J: Mr Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

Displayed some ability in bumpers and makes handicap debut off lowly mark; takes a big step up in trip but he's shown little over hurdles (2m/1m7f) and was pulled up in a 3m point; claims hardly compelling.

25/1

Form: 475-P6

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent and remains a maiden after 14 starts, but he's on a competitive mark on last season's best form and ran okay when sixth of 15 at Ffos Las on his recent stable debut; could build on that and he's not ruled out.
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8

6th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 110y

Class 5

16:30 Ffos Las

Hi Riko

10st 2lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Carroll Gray

Ran quite well over hurdles here (2m4f, good to soft) on stable debut in November but not much has gone to plan since; well held when unseating rider on last month's return to fences and effectively 5lb higher from out of the weights today; others appeal much more.

14/1

8

6th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 110y

Class 5

16:30 Ffos Las

Hi Riko

10st 2lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Carroll Gray

Ran quite well over hurdles here (2m4f, good to soft) on stable debut in November but not much has gone to plan since; well held when unseating rider on last month's return to fences and effectively 5lb higher from out of the weights today; others appeal much more.

14/1

8

2nd Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 48y

Class 5

14:55 Exeter

Hi Riko

10st 3lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Carroll Gray

17-race maiden with form figures of P5P over fences and he was pulled up over hurdles in his final run during the winter; opposable back in this sphere after a short break.

20/1

Form: 667-

Last run: 265 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Tailed off at triple-figure odds on all three starts (2m); a leap of faith is required to support her but she makes her handicap debut off a basement mark and her dam is from a prolific pointing family, so the step up in trip is an interesting move.
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11

28th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

12:15 Taunton

Confused Again

10st 2lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Jackie Du Plessis

Tailed off at triple-figure odds on all three starts (2m); a leap of faith is required to support her but she makes her handicap debut off a basement mark and her dam is from a prolific pointing family, so the step up in trip is an interesting move.

20/1

11

28th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

12:15 Taunton

Confused Again

10st 2lb

J: Ben Ffrench Davis

T: Jackie Du Plessis

Tailed off at triple-figure odds on all three starts (2m); a leap of faith is required to support her but she makes her handicap debut off a basement mark and her dam is from a prolific pointing family, so the step up in trip is an interesting move.

20/1

6th

6

23rd Feb 2024

Soft

2m 0f 161y

Class 4

15:05 Exeter

Confused Again

10st 9lb

J: James Best

T: Jackie Du Plessis

Struggled over C&D when a big-priced outsider for last month's belated debut.

100/1

Non-runners

Misting

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £15.00
Straight Forecast £15.19
Tricast £157.08
Trifecta £165.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Honey Jack

RP RATINGS:

Hi Riko

The Sun:

Diamatiste

Daily Mail:

Native Moon

D Express:

Outside Adesa

POSTDATA:

Honey Jack

The Times:

Honey Jack

Telegraph:

Honey Jack

Daily Mirror:

Honey Jack

The Star:

Honey Jack

Daily Record:

Honey Jack

The Guardian:

Hi Riko