January 18 / 16.20 Taunton

16.20

Good To Soft

Free Racing On Monday 10th March Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4752.9
  • 2m 3f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 16 runners
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Free Racing On Monday 10th March Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 3-P123

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Led close home to open account at Exeter (2m, good; first-time tongue-tie) in October and was placed in higher-grade company on next two outings (2m3f/2m); returns to Class 5 today and ought to be in the shake-up.
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4th

1

9th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 6f 125y

Class 4

16:20 Stratford

Star Of Affinity

12st 0lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Won three times over hurdles and got off the mark in this sphere in a match at Plumpton (2m4f, soft) four weeks ago; up 4lb and difficult to evaluate but on an upward curve and one to be interested in.

11/4

1st

1

9th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 166y

Class 4

13:45 Plumpton

Star Of Affinity

11st 10lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Three-time hurdle winner (2m-2m5f; all on right-handed tracks); respectable efforts in both runs over fences, last time runner-up at Wincanton; won't mind returning to further or getting back on softer ground.

11/4

16/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 309-77

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won on bumper debut in 2023 but has not shown a great deal over hurdles; unable to justify prominence in the betting when beaten about 40l on last month's handicap debut (2m1f) and arrives here with quite a bit to prove.
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3

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:45 Uttoxeter

Diesel Line

11st 10lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Both wins over hurdles have been over C&D, the latest in September off 6lb lower; will have benefited from his recent pipe-opener when fourth at Market Rasen (2m,good) and should run well.

11/2

4th

1

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

16:33 Market Rasen

Diesel Line

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Charles & Adam Pogson

Dual winner on good ground at Uttoxeter last summer; still in good form when last seen in the autumn and probably still on a workable mark but has fitness to prove after four months off and recent rain reduces his appeal.

7/2

11/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 4/8-76

Last run: 67 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
0-11 over hurdles but started off for Tom Lacey with two very respectable runs in the autumn (2m/2m5f) and Cameron Iles claims a very useful 7lb here; can feature if refitted visor has any positive effect.
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2nd

3

4th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

16:40 Taunton

State Of Fame

11st 10lb

J: Cameron Iles

T: Tom Lacey

led, briefly headed 1st

7/2

2nd

3

4th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

16:40 Taunton

State Of Fame

11st 10lb

J: Cameron Iles

T: Tom Lacey

led, briefly headed 1st

7/2

3/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 5341U1 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Came good over hurdles in 15-runner C&D handicap (good to soft) in November and readily doubled his tally in another big field at Wincanton (1m7f, good to soft) last month; might still be improving; respected.
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7th

5

3rd Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:00 Newton Abbot

Ugo Bingo

11st 7lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Has slipped to his last winning mark but he's proving difficult to win with and was well held at Wincanton in April last time; cheekpieces return and, while he copes with most ground, he's likely to be playing for minor honours at best.

13/2

7th

4

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

17:00 Wincanton

Ugo Bingo

11st 11lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Has slipped to a good mark but didn't really find any improvement (based on early-season form) for this new headgear combination when a wilting fourth here last month; needs to find extra.

4/1

4th

3

5th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

15:07 Wincanton

Ugo Bingo

11st 13lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Joe Tizzard

Needs to rebound quickly from heavy defeat here (2m5f, heavy) a fortnight ago but made the frame over C&D (good to soft/soft) on consecutive outings beforehand and has slipped to a good mark; player if back on song in first-time blinkers.

7/1

Form: 30-638 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 11st 11lb

12 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Posted career-best performance when winning easily over C&D (soft) for Mitchell Hunt last season but has lost her way a bit since (last two runs were for Kevin Bishop) and younger rivals have more persuasive profiles.
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5th

2

10th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

16:10 Taunton

Just Go For It

11st 12lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Kevin Bishop

Veteran mare; yet to hit top gear this season and fell when last in action but will be suited by today's trip/track/ground and has slipped to a good mark; can't be ruled out.

11/1

3

23rd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 5f 164y

Class 5

16:00 Fontwell

Just Go For It

11st 13lb

J: James Best

T: Kevin Bishop

Now 12 but she won off this mark at Taunton (2m3f, soft) last March and shaped when fifth of 16 there (2m3f, good to soft) last month as though she may benefit from this step back up in trip; each-way contender.

8/1

Form: 37523

Last run: 38 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Low-mileage mare who battled on well for third on last month's handicap debut at Hereford (2m, good to soft); remains unexposed and could quite plausibly be seen to better effect over this longer trip; shortlisted.
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1st

3

17th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 98y

Class 5

16:05 Stratford

A Little Something

11st 3lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Emma Lavelle

Pulled up when making chase debut on heavy ground but runner-up twice on good ground since, latterly at Fontwell (2m3f) last month; gets another chance off the same mark here; obvious contender.

13/8

2nd

7

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

19:20 Fontwell

A Little Something

11st 8lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Emma Lavelle

Had heavy ground as an excuse when pulled up on chase debut in February after nine months off and fared a lot better back on a sounder surface when second of six at Ludlow (2m4f, good) 25 days ago; her jumping was a bit iffy but is entitled to get better with experience; enters calculations.

11/2

2nd

3

30th Mar 2026

Good

2m 4f 11y

Class 5

14:57 Ludlow

A Little Something

11st 3lb

J: Ben Jones

T: Emma Lavelle

Competitive over hurdles last spring and heavy ground was a feasible excuse when pulled up on chase debut at Leicester in February after 281 days off (had lost position when sprawling at the 11th); can be given another chance.

5/1

Form: 90050-

Last run: 333 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Not seen under rules since struggling to get competitive over C&D (soft) on handicap debut last February but his maiden point win (good to soft) in the spring offers a ray of hope.
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8

24th Jun 2025

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

19:27 Newton Abbot

Bruce Gobbler

10st 7lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Kayley Woollacott

Did not take to chasing this spring (two attempts) and now reverts to hurdling; quite well handicapped if judged on his two Taunton runs (2m/2m3f) towards end of last season; not ruled out.

9/1

7

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

13:50 Worcester

Bruce Gobbler

10st 9lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Kayley Woollacott

2m4f point winner; never really threatened to win over hurdles and the same again on recent chase debut; needs a lift from cheekpieces.

12/1

5

15th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 104y

Class 5

18:40 Fontwell

Bruce Gobbler

10st 9lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Kayley Woollacott

Maiden under rules but he did keep galloping on his final two runs over hurdles, at 2m and 2m3f; pedigree points to improvement over fences.

6/1

Form: 4447-6

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won three times on the Flat last spring but was just a respectable sixth when back over hurdles here (2m, good) last month and, although this longer trip may suit him better, others have more pressing claims.
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6th

7

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 4

18:10 Fontwell

Taritino

11st 7lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Joe Tickle

Looked as good as ever when winning readily by 7l at favourite track Taunton (2m3f, good) three weeks ago and is now 3-19 over hurdles; 7lb higher here but still respected in current mood.

5/1

1st

8

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 1y

Class 4

18:00 Taunton

Taritino

10st 12lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Joe Tickle

Landed a 'hands and heels' event over C&D in March and respectable efforts in two subsequent starts, latterly when second off this mark at Exeter (about 2m2f, also good; Green Sky tailed off) on Friday; on the premises again if this doesn't come too soon.

5/1

Form: 424-35

Last run: 245 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
0-9 over hurdles; in fairly good form when last seen last spring and resumes on a workable mark but is entitled to benefit from this outing.
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2nd

9

28th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Worcester

Churchman

10st 4lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Alastair Ralph

Bang there in 2m3f/2m6f handicaps (good) in March and feasible excuses since then, as he was pressured up front two runs back and perhaps failed to stay 3m last time; now 0-23 under rules but one to bear in mind.

8/1

6th

5

10th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 174y

Class 5

14:52 Ludlow

Churchman

10st 10lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Alastair Ralph

Now 0-20 over hurdles but was bang there in 2m3f/2m6f handicaps (good) in March and when beaten nearly 20l the last time he got pressured up front; unlikely to be far away.

5/1

3rd

6

16th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

16:57 Hereford

Churchman

10st 8lb

J: Jay Tidball

T: Alastair Ralph

0-19 over hurdles, which could be the bottom line, but he's been placed on four of his six starts this season, on last two occasions finishing runner-up on good ground over C&D and Stratford's 2m6f; wore cheekpieces on last three starts; looks set to be seriously involved again.

3/1

Form: -74674

Last run: 67 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Made the frame in two bumpers last spring and also displayed promise in 2m maiden/novice hurdles in the autumn; needs improvement on this handicap debut but the longer trip ought to suit and Sean Bowen is booked.
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9th

5

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:10 Ludlow

Nobodys Perfect

11st 3lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Billy Aprahamian

Held up and led run-in for 4l win at Exeter (2m2f, good) in March in her second handicap and that's nearly the furthest she's been; 6lb higher at Market Rasen (near 2m1f, good) 19 days later and disappointed in last of four; needs to resume progress but the new trip is interesting.

13/2

9th

5

23rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

16:10 Ludlow

Nobodys Perfect

11st 3lb

J: Kevin Brogan

T: Billy Aprahamian

Held up and led run-in for 4l win at Exeter (2m2f, good) in March in her second handicap and that's nearly the furthest she's been; 6lb higher at Market Rasen (near 2m1f, good) 19 days later and disappointed in last of four; needs to resume progress but the new trip is interesting.

13/2

4th

5

26th Mar 2025

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

15:50 Market Rasen

Nobodys Perfect

11st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Billy Aprahamian

soon prominent, dropped to last before 2 out, weakened approaching last

13/8

25/1

Form: 61P-PP CD

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Made winning handicap debut off today's mark over C&D (soft) last February but was pulled up on all three subsequent outings (cheekpieces added last time) and can't be supported with any confidence at present.
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4

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 5

14:45 Newton Abbot

Johannes

10st 10lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: David Pipe

Made a winning handicap debut at Taunton (about 2m3f, soft) 13 months ago but the wheels have come off on a variety of ground since, pulled up in four of those five starts and tailed off in the other; blinkers (one sibling wore them for her two wins) are now given a go, replacing recent cheekpieces.

14/1

4

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 122y

Class 5

14:45 Newton Abbot

Johannes

10st 10lb

J: Ben Bromley

T: David Pipe

led, clear after 2nd, reduced lead when slow jump and headed 3rd

14/1

15

21st Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 5f 137y

Class 5

16:30 Exeter

Johannes

10st 9lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

towards rear, not fluent 4th

33/1

Form: F1261- D

Last run: 277 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
2-5 for Robbie Llewellyn towards end of last season, the wins gained at Huntingdon (2m3f, soft) and Ffos Las (2m4f, heavy); may yet have more to offer for this stable but has fitness to prove after nine-month layoff.
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5

18th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

16:20 Taunton

Hermes Le Gris

11st 9lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Robbie Llewellyn

in rear, pulled up before 8th

9/1

5

18th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

16:20 Taunton

Hermes Le Gris

11st 9lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Robbie Llewellyn

in rear

9/1

1st

6

16th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:30 Ffos Las

Hermes Le Gris

10st 13lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Was quick to make his mark for his current yard when bagging 2m4f Huntingdon handicap hurdle in February but he comes here on the back of a below-par sixth at Hereford (2m4f) 38 days ago; he's the sort to bounce back though.

4/1

Form: 1603/0 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 9lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won twice here during 2021-22 season (2m3f/3m) but returned from mammoth absence with heavy defeat here (3m, good) last month and it's hard to gauge how much ability he retains.
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6

18th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

16:20 Taunton

Kendelu

11st 9lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Nigel Hawke

prominent

33/1

6

18th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

16:20 Taunton

Kendelu

11st 9lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Nigel Hawke

prominent

33/1

14th

1

12th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

15:50 Taunton

Kendelu

11st 11lb

J: Miss Megan Bevan

T: Nigel Hawke

Had a productive spell in 2021 (including wins at 2m3f/3m on good) and the following February finished third of 17 in a 2m3f handicap here (good to soft); on a competitive mark but has been off an awful long time.

25/1

Form: 099/5-

Last run: 429 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Showed only minor promise in his three qualifying runs in 2023 (1m7f-2m3f) and makes handicap debut after a long absence but remains very unexposed and is worth a glance in the betting.
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5

10th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

16:10 Taunton

Exmoor Lad

11st 9lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Jeremy Scott

Struggled when 40-1 for handicap debut here (2m3f, good to soft) in January; that was his first run after a long layoff and he remains unexposed but he needs to be a completely different proposition over this new trip.

25/1

8

18th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

16:20 Taunton

Exmoor Lad

11st 8lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Jeremy Scott

Showed only minor promise in his three qualifying runs in 2023 (1m7f-2m3f) and makes handicap debut after a long absence but remains very unexposed and is worth a glance in the betting.

12/1

8

18th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

16:20 Taunton

Exmoor Lad

11st 8lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Jeremy Scott

in rear

12/1

Form: 805/7P

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Unexposed after only five hurdle runs but was safely held over C&D (good to soft) on handicap debut in November and struggled (albeit on soft ground) at Uttoxeter last month; significant improvement required.
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10

18th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

16:20 Taunton

West Park Boy

11st 3lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Unexposed after only five hurdle runs but was safely held over C&D (good to soft) on handicap debut in November and struggled (albeit on soft ground) at Uttoxeter last month; significant improvement required.

20/1

10

18th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

16:20 Taunton

West Park Boy

11st 3lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

midfield

20/1

3

20th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 207y

Class 5

15:15 Uttoxeter

West Park Boy

11st 7lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Soundly beaten on all four starts but he was returning from a long absence when mid-division on last month's handicap debut at Taunton (2m3f, good to soft); he's in good hands and there's potential in his pedigree, and he could show the benefit of that latest outing with a big run today.

15/2

Form: 658377

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Ex-Irish maiden; not disgraced on any of her three starts for Daisy Hitchins towards end of last year (2m3f-3m) but needs to up her game here; sports first-time hood; tongue-tie removed.
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2

12th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

14:15 Taunton

Broomfield Gale

11st 12lb

J: Robbie David

T: Daisy Hitchins

Won at Stratford (2m6f) last May and back on the scoresheet with a stylish success over 2m here five weeks ago; still looks feasibly treated off 6lb higher but those wins were achieved on good and she'll face contrasting conditions afternoon.

11/2

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £41.50
Straight Forecast £28.91
Tricast £180.87
Trifecta £307.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

A Little Something

Daily Mail:

Nobody's Perfect

The Sun:

Ugo Bingo

Telegraph:

Johannes

POSTDATA:

Broomfield Gale

WEST COUNTRY:

Diesel Line

RP RATINGS:

State Of Fame

The Times:

A Little Something

The Guardian:

A Little Something

Daily Mirror:

A Little Something

Daily Record:

Ugo Bingo

D Express:

Nobody's Perfect

The Star:

Nobody's Perfect