March 25 / 16.35 Taunton

16.35

Good

Maundy Thursday Evening Meeting 17th April Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5545.05
  • 2m 3f 1y
  • Class 4
  • 6 runners
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Maundy Thursday Evening Meeting 17th April Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 4-3335 BF

Last run: 60 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 6yo who looked a likely handicap prospect on his novice and maiden form at about 2m but his handicap debut in a military riders' race at Sandown (2m, soft; favourite) in January didn't go to plan; still early days though and 2m3f promises to suit on pedigree.
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1st

3

25th Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 1y

Class 4

16:35 Taunton

Dont Wind Me Up

11st 9lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White

Lightly raced 6yo who looked a likely handicap prospect on his novice and maiden form at about 2m but his handicap debut in a military riders' race at Sandown (2m, soft; favourite) in January didn't go to plan; still early days though and 2m3f promises to suit on pedigree.

4/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 75P722

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Made the running for both hurdle wins (2m, soft) last winter; has found life harder in handicaps but better treated now and he was anything but a pushover for one on a three-timer at Lingfield (2m, soft) last month; trip query back at 2m3f with cheekpieces fitted but still respected.
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2nd

6

25th Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 1y

Class 4

16:35 Taunton

Through The Ages

11st 2lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Made the running for both hurdle wins (2m, soft) last winter; has found life harder in handicaps but better treated now and he was anything but a pushover for one on a three-timer at Lingfield (2m, soft) last month; trip query back at 2m3f with cheekpieces fitted but still respected.

3/1

2

20th Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Lingfield

Through The Ages

12st 0lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Promising juvenile when winning twice on soft ground; beaten in all seven handicaps, the latest when no match for Double Oban here nine days ago; both horses are off the same mark and this 5yo was claimer ridden last week.

4/1

2nd

2

11th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:37 Lingfield

Through The Ages

12st 0lb

J: Rob Hargreaves

T: Gary & Josh Moore

in touch with leaders, hampered 1st

10/1

Form: 3-3P61 CD

Last run: 103 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Has won on soft but ran as well as he ever has when winning on good ground over C&D in December, looking better the further he went; raised 4lb and off since but he performed well last spring after a break and has potential at this trip.
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2

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Kempton

Him Malaya

11st 13lb

J: Miss Olive Nicholls

T: Paul Nicholls

Ran respectably at Taunton (2m3f) in April when last seen, taking record under Olive Nicholls to 13134; shapes as if this step back up in trip is worth exploring; solid claims.

7/2

4th

1

23rd Apr 2025

Good To Firm

2m 3f 1y

Class 4

19:30 Taunton

Him Malaya

12st 1lb

J: Miss Olive Nicholls

T: Paul Nicholls

Recorded his second hurdle win when scoring over C&D (good) in December; had a break after that but he returned to action with a 2l third back over C&D last month; should be sharper this time and he's still unexposed at this trip; respected.

9/4

OUR TIP

Form: 001251 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
He didn't have much luck over hurdles in Ireland but has won two out of four for this yard, finding plenty when having another go over 2m2f, at Stratford (good to soft) this month; could do better yet but he'll need to, being up 5lb in a stronger race.
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3rd

6

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:18 Stratford

Chicago Storm

11st 13lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Daisy Hitchins

Out of form in December when last seen over hurdles but looked back in good nick when winning on AW in February and is 5lb lower than when scoring over C&D (good to soft) in March 2025; interesting.

7/1

6th

4

(3)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:18 Southwell (AW)

Chicago Storm

9st 7lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Daisy Hitchins

Steps back up in grade but looks shortlist material, having registered a C&D win under Millie Wonnacott most recently, taking well to Southwell at the first attempt and taking AW record to 2-7.

7/1

Form: -7025P

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-8 (2m1f, very soft) over hurdles in France; fair yard debut at Sandown (2m, soft) in February but he had a stiff task at Newbury next time and was pulled up after three out; has run well in cheekpieces which are added today; not ruled out with sights lowered.
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3rd

6

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 145y

Class 5

15:10 Huntingdon

Raffles Nobu

10st 13lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Nick Scholfield

Only win in 19 came in 2023 when based in France; had plenty of chances since and he went out like a light at Uttoxeter three weeks ago.

8/1

9

2nd May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

12:45 Uttoxeter

Raffles Nobu

11st 6lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Nick Scholfield

Sole success came when trained in France in 2023; has had plenty of chances since and his mark continues to drop; blinkers replace cheekpieces and not one to have faith in.

16/1

4th

3

15th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

17:17 Market Rasen

Raffles Nobu

11st 8lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Nick Scholfield

Only win was in a juvenile event in France in 2023; some fair form in UK, first for Nicky Henderson and then for present yard, with this combination of headgear on for last three starts; on a career-low mark.

11/2

Form: 113377 D

Last run: 166 days

W: 11st 7lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Can run well after a break away from Newton Abbot but all seven hurdle wins have been achieved on that track and the chances are that he'll find easier opportunities back there after today.
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2

24th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:57 Newton Abbot

Clearance

12st 0lb

J: Mr Zac Baker

T: Michael Blake

Six-time course winner, all on good ground (2m1f-2m2f); left behind a couple of poor efforts earlier in the year when a respectable fourth over 2m5f here in May but refused to line up when withdrawn here three weeks ago; well handicapped on old form and hard to dismiss if in the mood.

6/1

7

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 3

16:05 Newton Abbot

Clearance

10st 5lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Michael Blake

Six-time course winner on good ground (2m1f-2m2f); woeful in two starts away from this track in the spring but he'd dropped to a dangerous mark when a respectable fourth here (about 2m5f, good; winner's won since) last month; will appreciate a strong gallop on this drop back in trip and can rarely be ruled out here.

10/1

7

4th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 3

16:05 Newton Abbot

Clearance

10st 5lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Michael Blake

Six-time course winner on good ground (2m1f-2m2f); woeful in two starts away from this track in the spring but he'd dropped to a dangerous mark when a respectable fourth here (about 2m5f, good; winner's won since) last month; will appreciate a strong gallop on this drop back in trip and can rarely be ruled out here.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta £22.40
Straight Forecast £24.01
Trifecta £66.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Him Malaya

The Times:

Through The Ages

POSTDATA:

Chicago Storm

LAMBOURN:

Raffles Nobu

Daily Mail:

Through The Ages

Daily Mirror:

Through The Ages

The Sun:

Through The Ages

RP RATINGS:

Him Malaya

TOPSPEED:

Him Malaya

The Guardian:

Him Malaya

D Express:

Him Malaya

The Star:

Him Malaya

Telegraph:

Chicago Storm

Daily Record:

Chicago Storm