November 28 / 14.00 Taunton

14.00

Good To Soft

Stables Business Park Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

  • Prize money: £7023.73
  • 2m 7f 3y
  • Class 4
  • 5 runners
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Stables Business Park Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Runners: 5 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 5312-0

Last run: 212 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Last campaign went well until he struggled in a big-field handicap at the Punchestown festival; unraced beyond 2m5f but should stay okay and do well over fences.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

7

25th Apr 2026

Good

3m 4f 146y

Class 1

15:30 Sandown

In DOr

10st 13lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

3m6f for the NH Chase at Cheltenham last March was his only attempt beyond 3m and he was below form; that was also his last run for Venetia Williams (bought for £220,000 in October at the David Maxwell dispersal) and he's been a good third this winter in 3m handicaps here and at Ascot; needs to build on that, as he's edging up the weights, but he's not fully exposed.

5/1

3rd

4

17th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 185y

Class 3

13:00 Ascot

In DOr

11st 11lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Bought for £220,000 at the David Maxwell dispersal prior to running well, only 2l behind Welcom To Cartries, at Sandown (3m, good to soft) on debut for new connections; this second-season chaser likely has further progress in him; sole attempt at Ascot resulted in a success in this race 12 months ago (good ground); big player back here.

4/1

6th

7

11th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

3m 5f 201y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

In DOr

11st 3lb

J: Mr David Maxwell

T: Venetia Williams

Ridden by his owner; major progress when switched to chasing this winter for small-field handicap wins over 3m at Taunton (good to soft) and Ascot (good); found his revised mark at Sandown (3m, heavy) a bit too much in hat-trick bid but again ran well and staying beyond 3m may be possible.

33/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 11442-

Last run: 223 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Won three successive handicap hurdles last season (2m3f-2m5f) and ran right up to his best when second behind one well treated in a competitive 3m handicap at Ayr (3lb lower); should make a chaser.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

18th Apr 2026

Soft

3m 7f 176y

Class 1

15:35 Ayr

Herakles Westwood

11st 5lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

Second-season chaser who took his form to new levels over about 3m1f-3m2f at Cheltenham initially this season but, after wind surgery, faded badly from three out when 10-1 for the Kim Muir there last month; needs to bounce back with another career best and he has more to prove on this third attempt at a marathon trip.

20/1

13th

8

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 2f 70y

Class 2

17:20 Cheltenham

Herakles Westwood

11st 6lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: Warren Greatrex

Second-season chaser who has run well here on his last three starts, finishing second of 16 under Finian Maguire (3m1f, heavy) then fourth over this C&D (good to soft; lost a shoe) before winning here (3m1f, good) on New Year's Day; has had wind surgery since and he's a solid contender.

9/1

5th

13

3rd May 2025

Yielding

3m 7f 68y

15:05 Punchestown

Herakles Westwood

10st 8lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

in touch with leaders, dropped to midfield 9th

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 61-361 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Jumped better on his second run over fences and comfortably accounted for his two rivals at Market Rasen (3m, good; has won on soft); raised just 4lb and looks the type who should progress.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

11

2nd May 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 104y

15:45 Punchestown

Montregard

10st 10lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Tom Lacey

Half-brother to top-class Protektorat; surprise withdrawal from last weekend's bet365 Gold Cup due to ground, having made notable progress before that on similar good ground in 3m Ascot handicaps, winning twice including latest in premier handicap in February; potentially a big player.

10/1

Form: 022211

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Prolific pointer who has been nicely consistent since returned to rules action, winning back-to-back 2m5f handicap chases at Hereford (on good); had a bit in hand the last time and a 5lb rise should be fine, but this will take more winning.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

24th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 133y

Class 4

16:12 Kelso

Moodofthemoment

11st 5lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: David Thompson

Won at Newcastle in October and not disgraced when sixth here last time; could go well but others in better form.

16/1

6th

3

6th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 14y

Class 4

16:32 Kelso

Moodofthemoment

11st 8lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: David Thompson

Won a five-runner handicap at Newcastle in October (2m4f, good) but had been pulled up on previous start and was pulled up on only start since (good to soft); this ground should suit better but he's not easy to work out.

7/1

4

30th Oct 2025

Good To Firm

2m 4f 19y

Class 4

15:38 Newcastle

Moodofthemoment

11st 3lb

J: Ellis Collier

T: David Thompson

Won three times over fences for Matt Sheppard; yet to score for present yard, but two fair runs when in the frame at Sedgefield in September (2m/2m3f, good); never travelling when pulled up on same track last time (3m5f); a possible.

6/1

Form: 1PP2-4

Last run: 192 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-8 over hurdles; beaten 14l on his switch to fences at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) the final time and his jumping wasn't the best; had wind surgery.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

5

15th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

19:10 Fontwell

Danton

11st 5lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Harry Fry

Out of sorts when pulled up on last two appearances (chase/hurdle); does return from a break on a fair mark so difficult to dismiss.

10/1

7th

5

15th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 164y

Class 4

19:10 Fontwell

Danton

11st 5lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Harry Fry

Out of sorts when pulled up on last two appearances (chase/hurdle); does return from a break on a fair mark so difficult to dismiss.

10/1

Non-runners

Chosen Templar, Tout Sur Moi

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £21.80
Straight Forecast £23.90
Trifecta £43.30

Selections

The Times:

Montregard

RP RATINGS:

Moodofthemoment

SPOTLIGHT:

Herakles Westwood

Telegraph:

Montregard

The Guardian:

Montregard

Daily Mail:

Montregard

D Express:

Montregard

The Star:

Montregard

LAMBOURN:

Herakles Westwood

TOPSPEED:

Moodofthemoment

POSTDATA:

Moodofthemoment

Daily Mirror:

Moodofthemoment

Daily Record:

Moodofthemoment