March 24 / 15.15 Taunton

15.15

Good

4Racing Owners Club Charitable Syndicates Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4752.9
  • 2m 0f 104y
  • Class 5
  • 13 runners
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4Racing Owners Club Charitable Syndicates Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.50
  • Place: £2.50

Form: P-09P

Last run: 74 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Pretty useful on the Flat at his best but lost his way in that scene last May/June and has made a quiet start over hurdles; 33-1 and upped to 2m5f when pulled up on handicap hurdle debut last time.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

17:00 Wincanton

Victory Shout

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Syd Hosie

Pretty useful on the Flat at his best, superior to stablemate Ribba Hill; ridden out to win at Taunton (2m, good) after a break and the winner got away from him (he was beaten 12l) when he was penalised here over 2m4f; can be given another chance despite another 2lb, especially back in trip.

5/2

2nd

3

1st Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

16:50 Wincanton

Victory Shout

11st 10lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Syd Hosie

Pretty useful on the Flat at his best; didn't show much in first four hurdle runs but he really got his act together when landing a gamble in a Taunton handicap (2m, good) last Tuesday; has a penalty but that was a convincing win and he's respected on this step back up in trip.

11/4

1st

4

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

15:15 Taunton

Victory Shout

11st 3lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Syd Hosie

Pretty useful on the Flat at his best but lost his way in that scene last May/June and has made a quiet start over hurdles; 33-1 and upped to 2m5f when pulled up on handicap hurdle debut last time.

25/1

16/1

  • Place: £7.00

Form: 08-00P

Last run: 98 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Lacks solid form claims after two bumpers and three hurdle races but the hood and tongue-tie are now fitted and it's his handicap debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

10

5th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:48 Ffos Las

Walk In The West

11st 3lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

Kicked off his handicap career with a promising second at Taunton (2m, good) in March and never really figured when held up over 2m4f a week later; back in trip after a month off, he could easily be very competitive.

5/1

6th

6

1st Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 179y

Class 5

16:50 Wincanton

Walk In The West

10st 11lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Anthony Honeyball

Struggled in first three runs over hurdles but he kicked off his handicap career with a promising second behind Victory Shout at Taunton (2m, good) last week; was only beaten 2l in that race and he has a 7lb swing in the weights in this rematch; interesting contender.

100/30

2nd

7

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

15:15 Taunton

Walk In The West

10st 11lb

J: Rex Dingle

T: Anthony Honeyball

Lacks solid form claims after two bumpers and three hurdle races but the hood and tongue-tie are now fitted and it's his handicap debut.

16/1

20/1

  • Place: £20.70

Form: 4348/

Last run: 733 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Flat wins in 2022 and 2023; has had only four races over hurdles but soundly beaten in two soft-ground handicaps when last seen early in 2024.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

11

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

15:15 Taunton

Dance Havana

10st 4lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Grace Harris

Flat wins in 2022 and 2023; has had only four races over hurdles but soundly beaten in two soft-ground handicaps when last seen early in 2024.

20/1

33/1

Form: 3P3P09

Last run: 66 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
40-1 third at Wincanton (1m7f, good) in November reads well but there's been nothing resembling that since and he's now 0-18, all over hurdles.
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3rd

6

19th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

16:15 Newton Abbot

Saucats

10st 13lb

J: Ben Godfrey

T: Joe Tickle

Off the mark at the 25th attempt with a comfortable C&D success this month and similar form in defeat last week off this 3lb higher mark; in the mix.

100/30

2nd

7

13th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

15:42 Newton Abbot

Saucats

11st 1lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Joe Tickle

Off the mark at the 25th attempt with a comfortable C&D success ten days ago; a 3lb rise looks fair and a repeat would make him a major player, though his overall profile remains patchy.

11/2

1st

7

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

14:45 Newton Abbot

Saucats

10st 2lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Joe Tickle

0-24; went close in this new headgear combination here in May but he's back on the slippery slope and out of the weights this time.

14/1

Form: P455F3 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Remains winless after 16 races (six Flat, ten over hurdles) but the last four, latest over C&D, all suggest a major role today.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

2

27th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

16:23 Newton Abbot

St Lukes Chelsea

11st 6lb

J: Sean Houlihan

T: Robert Walford

Modest form in six Flat runs and he's 0-11 over hurdles; beaten 11l when fifth at Taunton (2m, good; 15-8 favourite) in March but he went close there on his penultimate run and has claims if he recapture that form.

9/2

5th

3

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

15:15 Taunton

St Lukes Chelsea

11st 4lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Robert Walford

Remains winless after 16 races (six Flat, ten over hurdles) but the last four, latest over C&D, all suggest a major role today.

2/1

3rd

9

9th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 4

15:10 Taunton

St Lukes Chelsea

10st 7lb

J: Freddie Gingell

T: Robert Walford

Remains winless but he was running well (still close up) when falling two out in 2m Wincanton handicap in January; he ought to be thereabouts off an unchanged mark.

14/1

Form: -14P3P D

Last run: 65 days

W: 11st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Four-time AW Flat winner who also scored in a Uttoxeter handicap hurdle (2m, good) last May and is just 1lb higher today; third at Wincanton on penultimate start was easily the best of his four efforts this autumn/winter, so he's not easy to trust.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

10

1st Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:55 Worcester

Castle Quarter

11st 1lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Scored at Uttoxeter (2m) last May but this veteran has not proved easy to catch right since, last of ten on the Flat at Salisbury 17 days ago.

50/1

10th

10

(9)

14th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 201y

Class 5

16:22 Salisbury

Castle Quarter

8st 6lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Neil Mulholland

Only a modest hurdles winner for current yard and isn't convincing on his 2026 form in that sphere; not seen on Flat since 2021; others preferred.

25/1

7th

8

16th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

20:30 Uttoxeter

Castle Quarter

10st 11lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Neil Mulholland

AW Flat winner; only win in 14 runs over hurdles was off this mark over C&D last May (good) when wearing a hood for the first time (as well as cheekpieces); hasn't done quite as well since, with today's combination of headgear the last twice.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: U7052

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
0-6 on Flat and 0-5 as hurdler but last two outings were his best in this sphere and dropped 2lb since last month's handicap hurdle debut; player.
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7th

2

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

15:15 Taunton

Raging Al

11st 8lb

J: James Davies

T: Tim Vaughan

0-6 on Flat and 0-5 as hurdler but last two outings were his best in this sphere and dropped 2lb since last month's handicap hurdle debut; player.

4/1

2nd

3

26th Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

16:27 Ludlow

Raging Al

11st 5lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Tim Vaughan

Fair maiden on the Flat; made inauspicious start to hurdling career in the autumn but last month's keeping-on fifth at Hereford (2m, soft) was quite encouraging and he's open to further improvement on this handicap debut.

8/1

3

(4)

8th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 3f 99y

Class 5

15:32 Windsor

Raging Al

10st 0lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Tim Vaughan

Five-race maiden; has inconsistent form but could be involved if latest effort (third over 1m4f at Newbury) is backed up.

16/1

Form: 6P0

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Modest in four Flat races (2023 and 2024) but, after a big layoff, no worthwhile form in three maiden hurdles this year; at least handicap hurdle debut should help and the market can guide again.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

6th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

19:12 Fontwell

Anthracite

11st 0lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

His first effort of note when beaten just over 5l in a Wincanton handicap (1m7f, good; first-time cheekpieces) in which he rallied gamely after stumbling three out; now he's of interest.

5/1

3rd

5

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 50y

Class 5

17:00 Wincanton

Anthracite

10st 8lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Little worthwhile form under Flat or hurdle codes; 80-1 when well behind Victory Shout last time at Taunton; now tries cheekpieces.

33/1

8th

9

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

15:15 Taunton

Anthracite

10st 7lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Modest in four Flat races (2023 and 2024) but, after a big layoff, no worthwhile form in three maiden hurdles this year; at least handicap hurdle debut should help and the market can guide again.

14/1

Form: P0-6PP D

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won two in a row on soft ground early in 2024 but right out of form since; this is his second start for current trainer.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

9

19th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

16:15 Newton Abbot

Mi Sueno

10st 4lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Nick Scholfield

Hard to win with but he's on a competitive mark if new trainer Nick Scholfield can get him back on track; market helpful.

11/2

5th

9

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:47 Worcester

Mi Sueno

10st 3lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: David Brace

His last win was over two years ago but he's well treated on old form and was only beaten 3l at Stratford (2m, good to firm) last month; has each-way claims if he can back that up and he won't mind what the weather does.

11/2

4th

6

17th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:35 Stratford

Mi Sueno

10st 5lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: David Brace

Returned to form with creditable second at Taunton (2m, good) last month, his third start for David Brace, but was pulled up on recent chasing debut and has become hard to predict.

11/2

Form: 44-F4P D

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden hurdle in 2023 but very hard to fancy judged on her seven races from November 2024 onwards, the last two in cheekpieces.
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5

10th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 11y

Class 4

16:37 Ludlow

Ezmerellda

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Hurdles winner in 2023 for previous yard; form for current stable is far from convincing, most recently well beaten on chase debut; nearly a stone out of the weights back up in grade; new headgear needs to make a massive difference.

25/1

9th

11

12th Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 83y

Class 5

16:20 Ffos Las

Ezmerellda

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Hurdles winner in 2023 for previous yard; form for new stable is far from convincing; switch to fences needs to make a big difference.

33/1

10th

10

24th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

15:15 Taunton

Ezmerellda

10st 4lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Won a maiden hurdle in 2023 but very hard to fancy judged on her seven races from November 2024 onwards, the last two in cheekpieces.

50/1

16/1

Form: 1-P578 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Had an excellent 2024 but absent 343 days afterwards and has not regained his form in his seven starts (the first three on Flat) in 2025 and 2026.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

Class 5

14:05 Worcester

Daany

10st 9lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Joe Tickle

Four-time hurdle winner; runner-up on two of his three chasing attempts this spring but was no match for the winner at Fontwell (2m2f, good) last time and others in this line-up have more compelling form.

7/1

2nd

4

14th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

Class 5

19:40 Fontwell

Daany

10st 9lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Joe Tickle

Turned his attention to chasing fairly late in life but made a solid start when second of six at Wincanton in April; didn't back that up when never travelling at Hereford (also 2m, good) nine days ago and has a question to answer after that.

16/1

4

5th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 8y

Class 5

20:17 Hereford

Daany

10st 13lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Joe Tickle

Four-time hurdle winner, all at around 2m; made a belated switch to fences last month and shaped with plenty of encouragement when runner-up at Wincanton (2m, good), which also represented a return to some form; needs to back that up but he remains well treated and is one to consider.

6/1

Form: 26-5P4 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
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1st

7

24th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Kempton

Thistle Be The One

11st 4lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Keiran Burke

Made frame in two points in first half of 2023 but was last of the finishers each time; new trainer has modest strike-rate in bumpers.

25/1

Form: 8/6373

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
0-5 in Irish points and 0-9 over hurdles; twice third in handicaps from his four British starts, however, and those better efforts were at this track, admittedly over 2m3f but he brings some appeal; wears headgear first time.
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7th

7

19th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

16:15 Newton Abbot

Man Oh Man

10st 12lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: D Summersby

Very mixed this year but, with the tongue-tie removed, he went down by a whisker over C&D last month having travelled best; 4lb higher; chance.

4/1

2nd

9

23rd Jun 2026

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

19:15 Newton Abbot

Man Oh Man

10st 8lb

J: Bryan Carver

T: D Summersby

Went close at Exeter (2m7f, good) in April, but has very mixed record for current stable since the autumn; well beaten over 2m4f on latest outing and now 0-14 over hurdles; not the percentage call.

16/1

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

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £172.60
Straight Forecast £154.48
Tricast £9594.20
Trifecta £3490.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

St Lukes Chelsea

Daily Mail:

Walk In The West

The Times:

Raging Al

D Express:

Thistle Be The One

The Star:

Man Oh Man

RP RATINGS:

Daany

POSTDATA:

St Lukes Chelsea

Telegraph:

St Lukes Chelsea

The Guardian:

St Lukes Chelsea

Daily Mirror:

St Lukes Chelsea

The Sun:

St Lukes Chelsea

Daily Record:

St Lukes Chelsea