12.35
Good To SoftKings College Taunton Novices’ Handicap Hurdle
- Prize money: £5281
- 2m 0f 104y
- Class 5
- 13 runners
Runners: 13 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
3/1 (Won)
- Win: £6.60
- Place: £2.00
Form: -59211 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 8lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 5 |
12th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Bids for a hat-trick, having won 2m events at Uttoxeter and Ludlow (beat Badlands Boy) the last twice; may improve further at this level and Ned Fox takes off a useful 5lb; shortlisted. |
3/1 |
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1st 5 |
12th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Bids for a hat-trick, having won 2m events at Uttoxeter and Ludlow (beat Badlands Boy) the last twice; may improve further at this level and Ned Fox takes off a useful 5lb; shortlisted. |
3/1 |
|
1st 4 |
25th Nov 2024 Good To Soft 1m 7f 169y Class 5 |
11st 2lb |
disputed lead early, prominent from 2nd, led narrowly 3rd, faced challenge 4 out, shaken up and went clear 2 out, ridden out run-in, reduced lead towards finish, always doing enough |
7/4 |
9/1
- Place: £1.90
Form: 6-13F4 D BF
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 5lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 |
12th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 2f 148y Class 4 |
10st 5lb |
Two of her three wins have been here and the other was at Plumpton, another sharp left-handed track; on a handy mark and her record when fresh is eye-catching; considered. |
9/1 |
|
6th 7 |
15th Jan 2026 Good To Soft 1m 7f 169y Class 4 |
10st 7lb |
Stratford (2m, good) winner in October off 4lb lower and possibly bettered that when a close third at Wincanton (2m4f, soft) last month, before appearing to find the drop back to 2m a little sharp at Taunton last time; more likely needed again. |
8/1 |
11/4
- Place: £1.20
Form: 55845- BF
Last run: 290 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 1 |
28th Aug 2026 Good 2m 3f 29y Class 5 |
11st 12lb |
Regressive on the Flat and has 0-8 strike-rate over hurdles; not beaten far when fifth in first-time visor (now removed) on latest Flat start in June and returns to this code on a workable mark but others have more appealing profiles. |
8/1 |
|
5th 8 (1) |
5th Jun 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
Hasn't won since recording a three-timer in 2024; last of six on return to action at Salisbury (1m4f, good) last month when favourite; has dropped to a career-low mark and first-time visor goes on; may be worth another chance. |
13/2 |
25/1
Form: 52P7-7
Last run: 67 days
W: 10st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 12 |
22nd Feb 2025 Soft 2m 3f 100y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Gave good account when fourth at Taunton (2m, good) in December, his second start for Tim Vaughan, but last month's Ffos Las run was a backward step and he's now 0-13 over hurdles; cheekpieces removed; tongue-tie added. |
16/1 |
|
8th 22 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Maiden but has hit the frame and was beaten under 5l at Taunton last time (2m, good) when shaping as though a stiffer stamina test was needed. |
13/2 |
|
8th 22 |
11th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
10st 5lb |
Maiden but has hit the frame and was beaten under 5l at Taunton last time (2m, good) when shaping as though a stiffer stamina test was needed. |
13/2 |
16/1
Form: 796
Last run: 20 days
W: 11st 11lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 (3) |
18th May 2026 Good 1m 6f 32y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Consistent over hurdles for current yard; successful in last two Flat turf attempts, latest at Musselburgh (12.5f, good) last month returned to this code; 1-1 over 1m6f and warrants respect. |
11/4 |
|
1st 1 (1) |
29th Apr 2026 Good 1m 4f 104y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Won over 1m6f at Salisbury (good to soft) for Daisy Hitchins last summer; has been running creditably in defeat over hurdles since joining Tristan Davidson, including placed twice here; leading claims back on the Flat in a race where her rivals have something to prove. |
6/4 |
|
3rd 6 |
11th Apr 2026 Good 2m 0f 190y Class 4 |
10st 11lb |
Ready Kempton winner (2m novices' handicap, good) for Daisy Hitchins last October; consistent for Tristan Davidson (366233), giving her best when a close third in the Sea Pigeon Series Final at Musselburgh (2m1f, good to soft) recently; 2lb higher but bang there with repeat. |
2/1 |
8/1
Form: 4447-
Last run: 232 days
W: 11st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 98
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 10 (11) |
29th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 5lb |
More wins this year, two over hurdles and two on the Flat (about 1m4f, good), but perhaps found out by a career-high mark at Ascot and Lingfield (back at 1m6f, good to firm) since; probably has work to do again. |
16/1 |
|
4th 3 (1) |
4th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Having a fine year with success over hurdles and on the Flat (1m4f; stays this far), while latest fourth at Ascot was very respectable; solid claims. |
5/2 |
|
4th 4 (10) |
25th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 211y Class 4 |
9st 13lb |
Has won six races on the Flat at up to 1m6f and this year is going particularly well, with two hurdle wins and now two over about 1m4f on Flat (on good ground at Salisbury and Chester); raised 4lb to career-high mark but should be fine back on good to firm and he's never been better. |
13/2 |
25/1
Form: 1-424 D
Last run: 24 days
W: 11st 7lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 (9) |
2nd Sep 2026 Good 1m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
A winner over hurdles in July; capable on the Flat off this sort of mark, winning here in May and last time beating all bar a lightly raced rival at Salisbury (1m6f, good); should give another good account. |
9/4 |
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2nd 5 |
21st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 44y Class 6 |
9st 5lb |
A winner over hurdles in July; capable on the Flat off this sort of mark and won at Bath in May; should give a good account; goes on all ground. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 1 |
19th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 2m 2f 148y Class 5 |
12st 5lb |
Runs this track well and posted career-best hurdling performance when scoring over C&D (good to firm) a week ago; 7lb penalty gives her a big weight to carry today but, nevertheless, she has strong claims. |
15/8 |
33/1
Form: 344-00
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 1lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 5 |
13th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Off the mark at the 13th attempt under rules at Wincanton (2m4f, good) in March, but finished a well-held fourth of seven at Taunton (3m, good to firm) last month; return to this trip should suit and one for the shortlist. |
13/2 |
|
6th 5 |
13th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Off the mark at the 13th attempt under rules at Wincanton (2m4f, good) in March, but finished a well-held fourth of seven at Taunton (3m, good to firm) last month; return to this trip should suit and one for the shortlist. |
13/2 |
|
4th 6 |
9th Apr 2025 Good To Firm 2m 7f 198y Class 5 |
10st 7lb |
in rear but in touch with leaders, some headway after 3 out, outpaced before 2 out, weakened approaching last |
6/4 |
50/1
Form: 9965-U
Last run: 112 days
W: 11st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 10 |
20th Jul 2025 Good 2m 2f 110y Class 5 |
10st 8lb |
0-11 over hurdles; did not achieve a great deal when remote third over C&D (good) last month and needs combination of refitted tongue-tie and first-time cheekpieces to generate improvement. |
33/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
24th Jun 2025 Good 2m 2f 110y Class 5 |
10st 11lb |
Well beaten here on both outings this year (2m5f/2m1f) and has now been unplaced all ten hurdling starts; difficult to enthuse over. |
33/1 |
|
4 |
13th Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 167y Class 5 |
11st 1lb |
Yet to be placed from ten starts under rules and was pulled up here (21.5f, good) when last seen in April; hard to fancy. |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: 755P/6
Last run: 34 days
W: 11st 5lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 9 |
12th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Seemed to need the run at Fontwell (handicap debut; back from long absence) last month, shaping better than bare result; well treated on bumper form; not ruled out. |
8/1 |
|
10th 9 |
12th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 5 |
11st 5lb |
Seemed to need the run at Fontwell (handicap debut; back from long absence) last month, shaping better than bare result; well treated on bumper form; not ruled out. |
8/1 |
|
6th 2 |
8th Nov 2024 Good 2m 1f 162y Class 5 |
11st 11lb |
Promise in points/bumpers; makes his handicap hurdle debut at a low level but he's been absent for 982 days which is an obvious negative; had a wind op during his layoff. |
10/1 |
10/1
Form: P9-602
Last run: 17 days
W: 11st 4lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 2 |
31st Jan 2025 Soft 1m 7f 145y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
Maiden who showed patchy form over hurdles and was well beaten last time, but he was a good second at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) two starts ago in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) and his trainer's horses often make better chasers; this 6yo is not ruled out. |
12/1 |
|
6th 2 |
31st Jan 2025 Soft 1m 7f 145y Class 5 |
11st 8lb |
towards rear but in touch with leaders, weakened after 2 out, hit last |
12/1 |
|
11th 10 |
12th Dec 2024 Good To Soft 2m 0f 104y Class 5 |
11st 4lb |
Nine-race maiden who ran well in first-time cheekpieces at Ludlow most recently, finishing 1l second to El Vigaro; may build on that effort; possibilities in the retained headgear. |
10/1 |
20/1
Form: 5-2375
Last run: 34 days
W: 12st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 100
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 |
6th Jun 2026 Good 2m 7f 0y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Two wins for Chris Down last year, latest at Newton Abbot (3m2f, good) off 3lb lower; well-held fourth of seven on stable/seasonal debut at Worcester (2m5f) but ran well for a long way; worth considering with that run behind him. |
7/1 |
|
4th 3 |
9th May 2026 Good 2m 5f 5y Class 4 |
11st 12lb |
Won twice when trained by Chris Down last year; resumes following 293 days off for new trainer; betting will be best guide to his chance. |
8/1 |
16/1
Form: 368-F9
Last run: 14 days
W: 11st 11lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 97
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 |
12th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 2m 2f 110y Class 4 |
11st 7lb |
4-9 over fences but yet to win in 11 starts over hurdles, although he went close under Rian Corcoran when runner-up at Worcester (2m, good) two weeks ago; up 2lb for that effort but still 3lb lower than his chase mark and another bold bid can be expected. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 2 |
28th May 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y Class 4 |
12st 0lb |
4-9 over fences but has departed mid-race in his last two chases and now reverts to hurdling off a 5lb lower mark; 0-10 in this discipline but he has been placed and could go well. |
4/1 |
|
3 |
13th May 2026 Good 2m 4f 216y Class 4 |
11st 4lb |
He's 4-8 over fences and fell in two of the defeats, including last time when he was still travelling nicely four from home; likely to be bang there if avoiding the mistakes. |
11/4 |
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| Exacta | £36.00 |
| Straight Forecast | £39.73 |
| Tricast | £68.49 |
| Trifecta | £98.00 |
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