November 27 / 14.50 Taunton

14.50

Good

Elizabeth Trebble Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4752.9
  • 2m 3f 1y
  • Class 5
  • 15 runners
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Elizabeth Trebble Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

Form: 7044P- D

Last run: 388 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Without a win since July 2023 and well beaten on the Flat in his last two races, though in the Cesarewitch and a trial for that race; retains plenty of ability and off this low a mark he commands attention.
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4th

4

(6)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 24y

Class 5

16:15 Bath

Bashful Boy

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: David Pipe

Veteran who hasn't won since 2023 but he's been in fair form on AW this spring including when fourth on Polytrack (2m) in his last two starts; should be in the mix again but he needs to find more to make a big impact; cheekpieces are removed and blinkers return.

9/2

4th

4

(1)

6th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

17:50 Kempton (AW)

Bashful Boy

9st 12lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: David Pipe

Veteran who hasn't won since 2023; expensive to follow in recent times but he arrives in form and this is a touch easier again off a career-low mark; can't be left out of calculations.

4/1

4th

4

(4)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

14:12 Lingfield (AW)

Bashful Boy

9st 7lb

J: Jack Dace

T: David Pipe

Losing run dates back to July 2023; conditions are no problem for this veteran and he has been running respectably of late; others appeal more all the same.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3-2538

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Irish trained; outclassed in a Cheltenham maiden 11 days ago but this is more realistic on handicap debut and ran okay in two Irish maiden hurdles; possible.
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10th

4

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

14:10 Down Royal

Portetta

11st 8lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Second in a Tipperary maiden on decent ground on hurdling debut a year ago; some fair efforts after that and heavy ground was no good to her on handicap over Christmas.

12/1

3rd

5

15th Jul 2025

Good

2m 5f 185y

14:48 Downpatrick

Portetta

10st 8lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Has shown ability in both starts over hurdles at 2m-2m1f; weakened over the latter trip at Worcester on latest so uncertain whether this much longer trip will suit; chance if she stays.

11/4

OUR TIP

Form: 324363

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Has done a lot of his winning in Jersey; Bath winner in August but comfortably held in handicap hurdles the last twice.
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9th

4

(7)

22nd May 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:08 Bath

Man Of The Sea

9st 6lb

J: David Probert

T: Neil Mulholland

Veteran whose two 2025 wins were at this track over 1m6f and 1m5f; placed twice over hurdles last November but last week's run in that sphere (after a Flat reappearance here) was disappointing and dents his appeal.

8/1

4th

1

12th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

16:45 Hereford

Man Of The Sea

12st 0lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: Neil Mulholland

In good form without winning (runner-up over 2m3f at Taunton) before Christmas and should be sharper for a recent fifth on the Flat at Bath; this veteran needs considering.

6/1

5th

6

(4)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 24y

Class 5

16:15 Bath

Man Of The Sea

8st 6lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Neil Mulholland

Has done a lot of his winning in Jersey but he scored here (1m5f, firm) in the autumn and was runner-up over hurdles at Taunton (2m3f) in his final run in 2025; returns after 141 days off but he needs watching in market back on the Flat.

3/1

Form: /44-26

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Promise in bumpers and a maiden hurdle; 11-2 when disappointing on handicap debut at Exeter (2m) but could be given another chance with a tongue-tie added.
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4th

7

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

Class 4

17:12 Plumpton

Oakleys Way

10st 13lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

Solid record in 2m3f-2m5f attempts comprises an account-opening success at Taunton (good to firm) in November and second-place finishes, including at Plumpton, in last two starts; may do better still at this sort of distance; solid claims.

9/2

2nd

1

30th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

15:27 Ludlow

Oakleys Way

12st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

2m3f winner at Taunton in November (good to firm) and possibly better again when beaten by his market rival with the pair clear at Plumpton (2m4f, good to soft) this month; up 3lb but looks a strong candidate today.

3/1

2nd

7

9th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 116y

Class 4

16:30 Plumpton

Oakleys Way

11st 2lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Anthony Honeyball

Scored in first-time tongue tie at Taunton (2m3f, good to firm) in November, his second handicap, and also ran well when placed at Wincanton (1m7f, soft) on next outing; found 0-130 company slightly too hot at Kempton last time but remains unexposed over this sort of trip and may still have more to offer.

4/1

Form: 8316-U D

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Clearcut winner at Wincanton a year ago (2m4f, good to soft) off 5lb lower; chance if in that sort of form and departed early on last week's return.
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6

11th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

17:47 Southwell

Prairie Diamond

11st 9lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Martin Keighley

Had won a bumper and a handicap, but his all-the-way win at Wincanton last month (2m4f, good) was a career-best and the first-time visor must have been a factor; the handicapper didn't hold back with a 13lb hike but still much respected.

5/2

1st

4

1st Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

16:50 Wincanton

Prairie Diamond

11st 6lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Martin Keighley

Won a bumper on good ground and a handicap hurdle (2m4f) on good to soft; ran right up to his best when third in a Taunton handicap in January but he was disappointing after wind surgery there last month; bit to prove again after that and he needs new headgear to work.

10/1

7th

4

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

17:10 Taunton

Prairie Diamond

11st 7lb

J: Mr Harry Hoyles

T: Martin Keighley

Got back on track when third of 13 in C&D handicap in January; this fair 2m4f winner can't be dismissed off the same mark on the back of wind surgery.

3/1

Form: 679-65

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Useful on the Flat at his best but now regressive in that sphere; penultimate effort in a Chepstow novice was more encouraging but was then tailed off in a handicap.
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4th

9

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 5

16:40 Chepstow

Rapid Mission

10st 12lb

J: Charlie Deutsch

T: Syd Hosie

Flat winner but he's 0-9 over hurdles and has been beaten 17l or more in four handicaps (2m1f-3m) since November; mark continues to fall but he needs the cheekpieces to make a difference on this drop back in trip.

20/1

7th

8

27th Mar 2026

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 5

16:50 Wetherby

Rapid Mission

11st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Syd Hosie

Flat winner but hardly progressing over hurdles (0-8) and this longer trip is a change in direction.

20/1

Form: P382-2 D

Last run: 200 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Had a lot of racing under both codes; has form claims on some achievements during the past year and twice runner-up in Jersey when last seen; could go well on debut for Fergal O'Brien.
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3rd

5

23rd Mar 2026

Good

1m 7f 50y

Class 4

14:15 Wincanton

Bigz Belief

10st 4lb

J: Tpr Elizabeth Feakes

T: Fergal O’Brien

Best of three hurdle runs for new stable this season when second of five in soft-ground Leicester seller (2m4f) in December; reverts to this code after going close off his basement Flat mark three weeks ago but others have more compelling claims; first ride under rules for Elizabeth Feakes.

6/1

2nd

8

(2)

2nd Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bigz Belief

8st 10lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

This season's hurdling form for Fergal O'Brien was uninspiring and he was safely held when fourth in C&D classified race on Flat return in January; difficult to enthuse over.

14/1

4th

1

(6)

26th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bigz Belief

9st 9lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Triple hurdle winner but his last success was in 2023 and he was well held at Taunton last Saturday; now returns to the Flat for the first time in 16 months and he's 1-24 in this sphere; opposable.

12/1

Form: 49-586 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won a four-runner novice (2m, good to firm) a year ago but handicaps are proving challenging.
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4th

11

3rd Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:00 Newton Abbot

Jukebox Annie

10st 8lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Claire Hitch

Has made little impact since switched to handicaps and, though well supported at Taunton (2m, good) in January, failed to justify the money, struggling a long way out and eventually pulling up; off since and now 14lb lower than her opening mark but can only be watched at present.

14/1

Form: 0868/6

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Modest in Ireland and didn't show enough on yard debut at Exeter to be on the shortlist here.
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9th

6

28th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:05 Worcester

Man Oh Man

10st 8lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: D Summersby

In this headgear combination for his last three races and went close in the penultimate one at Exeter (2m7f, good); consistency is an issue but has a big run in him.

10/1

5th

2

6th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

19:12 Fontwell

Man Oh Man

11st 2lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: D Summersby

Inconsistent maiden but only his second run in this headgear combination when going close at Exeter (2m7f, good); with competitive form over this shorter trip, he's one of the better options.

7/2

2nd

4

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 7f 25y

Class 5

18:10 Exeter

Man Oh Man

10st 9lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: D Summersby

0-11 (placed twice at Taunton over 2m3f); inconsistent but better efforts would give him an each-way chance from this mark, if seeing out this longer trip.

12/1

Form: 545-P3

Last run: 69 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced and took a step forward when beaten about 7l at Newton Abbot in September (from the front; 2m1f, good to soft); only a 4yo and should have more to offer.
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8

18th Feb 2026

1m 7f 212y

Class 5

16:35 Ludlow

Jacksons Bay

10st 4lb

J: James Turner

T: Evan Williams

0-8 over hurdles and twice disappointing since a third of six at Newton Abbot in September (2m1f, good to soft); wouldn't be the obvious answer on this switch to fences.

12/1

7th

13

21st Jan 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 5

15:20 Catterick

Jacksons Bay

10st 9lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Evan Williams

0-7 and down the field at Taunton in November last time, but looked stretched by 2m3f; prior to that he ran okay when third of six at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good to soft); might have each-way chance now back down in trip.

14/1

Form: -FP534

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Now 0-14 but has run pretty well the last twice in 2m/2m4f handicaps; has brighter prospects than many in here.
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1st

9

5th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

20:17 Hereford

Prairie Queen

10st 5lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sue Gardner

Still winless after 20 starts but placed over hurdles and fences at up to 2m4f (all on a sound surface); did too much too soon when failing to see it out at Exeter (2m, good) last time but had been running consistently well beforehand from this sort of mark and could have a part to play back over fences.

8/1

3rd

9

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 161y

Class 5

19:10 Exeter

Prairie Queen

10st 2lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sue Gardner

0-19 but placed over both hurdles and fences at up to 2m4f (all on a sound surface); has been competitive from this mark on her last three starts and should be again.

9/4

3rd

8

7th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 48y

Class 5

16:10 Exeter

Prairie Queen

10st 2lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Sue Gardner

Longstanding maiden but was close up in her final handicap hurdle and ran okay in her first chase (2m2f, good), for all that she was no match for the clearcut winner; should have a role to play.

7/2

Form: 5323-5 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 2lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Running respectably in the spring and may have needed the run after a break at Fontwell (2m4f), though did go off at 7-2; another tweak on the headgear front.
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10th

12

1st Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

16:50 Wincanton

Sawpit Sienna

10st 2lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Samuel Drinkwater

11yo mare who has not won in over two years and was tailed off at Taunton (2m3f, good) last month; others are preferred.

16/1

10th

10

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

17:10 Taunton

Sawpit Sienna

10st 2lb

J: Miss Clara Brewitt

T: Samuel Drinkwater

A dual course scorer but this veteran mare came in last of five in 2m Lingfield handicap last month; others are preferred.

16/1

5th

6

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

13:35 Lingfield

Sawpit Sienna

10st 2lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Samuel Drinkwater

Not lasting out over longer trips this term, so return to 2m makes sense, but it's over five years since she was last able to win outside mares-only company; 6lb out of the weights.

16/1

Form: /PU-PP CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 2lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Not as far out of the handicap as last time but this 10yo is 1-30 overall and that sole win was a long time ago.
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7th

10

7th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 48y

Class 5

16:10 Exeter

Poets Reflection

10st 2lb

J: Mr Jack Stenhouse

T: Linda Blackford

1-34 overall and 0-10 as a chaser; has been in poor form for a while (hurdling most recently) and couldn't entertain from 11lb out of the weights.

66/1

7th

10

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 198y

Class 5

14:45 Taunton

Poets Reflection

10st 2lb

J: James Best

T: Linda Blackford

Sole win (33 races) was on good ground here but in 2021; results over the last year have been pretty grim (latest in first-time cheekpieces) and she's now 6lb out of the handicap; unraced beyond an extended 2m5f.

50/1

Form: 6F7PP5

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Has a modest profile, one she failed to raise on recent handicap debut (tried a hood).
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8

25th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:33 Worcester

Shes A Woman

10st 11lb

J: James Best

T: Ella Pickard

Behind Ben Lomond when well beaten over C&D last month and failed to complete her other two hurdle races.

100/1

9

18th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Worcester

Shes A Woman

10st 11lb

J: James Best

T: Ella Pickard

Fell at second flight on this month's hurdling debut at Bangor and was well beaten over C&D the following day.

100/1

Form: 68UP

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Has looked limited so far and he's 14lb out of the weights for this handicap debut.
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11

10th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

13:57 Chepstow

Gigilou

10st 13lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: Nigel Hawke

Tailed off in a bumper and suffered the same fate when 200-1 for hurdling debut.

100/1

8

16th Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 4

14:40 Uttoxeter

Gigilou

11st 2lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Nigel Hawke

Tailed off in Newton Abbot bumper (good to soft) on debut in June; can only be watched on this hurdling debut.

100/1

Betting Forcast

5/1 Bashful Boy, 6/1 Portetta, 8/1 Man Of The Sea, 6/1 Oakleys Way, 7/1 Prairie Diamond, 14/1 Rapid Mission, 7/1 Bigz Belief, 25/1 Jukebox Annie, 33/1 Man Oh Man, 10/1 Jacksons Bay, 7/1 Prairie Queen, 8/1 Sawpit Sienna, 66/1 Poets Reflection, 66/1 Shes A Woman, 66/1 Gigilou