April 22 / 18.30 Taunton

18.30

Good

Dave Criddle Travel Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £4752.9
  • 2m 0f 104y
  • Class 5
  • 10 runners
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Dave Criddle Travel Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

15/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.20
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 599PP1

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Showed little in three runs at around 2m4f this season before finally opening her account over hurdles at the 12th attempt, when a switch to front-running tactics and a drop in trip at Wincanton (1m7f, good) ten days ago brought about the decisive breakthrough; subsequent penalty may not be enough to prevent another bold showing if she can replicate the effort.
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9th

8

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:40 Stratford

Little Lady Lucy

11st 1lb

J: Harriet Tucker

T: Neil Mulholland

Turned things around when scoring at Wincanton (1m7f, good) in April and she followed up under a penalty Taunton (2m, good); came up a bit short in hat-trick bid over C&D (good to firm) last month but that was another good effort and she still looks on a workable mark; shortlisted.

9/2

2nd

3

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

18:20 Stratford

Little Lady Lucy

11st 10lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Neil Mulholland

Relished the drop in trip and front-running tactics when getting off the mark in this sphere at Wincanton (1m7f, good; 25-1) last month; showed that was no fluke when following up at Taunton (2m, good) ten days later; 8lb higher here but this track should play to her strengths and looks the one to beat.

4/5

1st

8

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Taunton

Little Lady Lucy

10st 5lb

J: Bradley Harris

T: Neil Mulholland

Showed little in three runs at around 2m4f this season before finally opening her account over hurdles at the 12th attempt, when a switch to front-running tactics and a drop in trip at Wincanton (1m7f, good) ten days ago brought about the decisive breakthrough; subsequent penalty may not be enough to prevent another bold showing if she can replicate the effort.

15/8

14/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 0-6PP9 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Dual soft-ground hurdle winner (handles good) in early 2024 but has struggled for form since, including on both starts for this stable; latest C&D effort offered a glimmer of encouragement and he's well treated on old form, but he needs another step forward today.
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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

12/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: P45/P4

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
A useful middle-distance Flat performer, but still a maiden over hurdles after seven attempts and has yet to rediscover his form in two starts since returning from a long absence this season; likely best watched for now.
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7th

4

(6)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Sandown

Galactic Jack

9st 13lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Well treated on 2023 form but hasn't raced on the Flat for over two years and recent hurdles efforts suggest he's not the same horse now; needs to prove he retains peak ability.

25/1

5th

6

10th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 29y

Class 5

16:30 Fontwell

Galactic Jack

11st 3lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Useful on the Flat in his prime; yet to win over hurdles, but has made the frame on his last three starts, since returning from a lengthy absence; down to a career-low mark and holds claims.

9/2

3rd

4

17th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:35 Stratford

Galactic Jack

11st 1lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Useful on the Flat in his prime; 0-8 over hurdles but posted best of three runs for new stable (since a long absence) when third at Taunton (2m, good; behind Mi Sueno) last month and is another 1lb lower here; respected.

4/1

10/1

Form: 3P0945

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Longstanding maiden over hurdles who hasn't done enough to suggest he's about to shed his maiden tag, finishing 17.5l adrift of Little Lady Lucy at Wincanton (1m7f, good) last time; has a bit to find on the revised terms but not ruled out for minor honours.
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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: -68473

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Showed promise in her bumpers but had only hinted at that ability in three novice hurdles before stepping up on handicap debut when a keeping-on third from off the pace at Stratford (2m, good) last month; open to further progress and one to consider off 1lb lower.
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4

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 5

14:35 Cartmel

Daring To Dream

11st 3lb

J: James Best

T: Harriet Dickin

Launched handicap career with two respectable runs (both 2m, good) towards end of last season but, following a wind op, took backward step when safely held at Uttoxeter on Wednesday; sports refitted hood here; improvement required.

12/1

8th

4

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:48 Uttoxeter

Daring To Dream

11st 4lb

J: James Best

T: Harriet Dickin

Hinted at ability in three novice hurdles and didn't run badly when third on handicap debut, albeit beaten 18l; failed to back that up at Taunton the following month but has since had wind surgery; returns from a break with a tongue-tie added and could have more to offer.

10/1

6th

3

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Taunton

Daring To Dream

11st 3lb

J: James Best

T: Harriet Dickin

Showed promise in her bumpers but had only hinted at that ability in three novice hurdles before stepping up on handicap debut when a keeping-on third from off the pace at Stratford (2m, good) last month; open to further progress and one to consider off 1lb lower.

7/1

Form: 224P62

Last run: 170 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
0-13 over hurdles and has struggled a little with consistency in the past, with his better efforts coming over further; however, he went close off a similar mark at Hereford (2m3f, good) in November and, despite the drop back in trip and returning from a break, he still warrants respect.
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7th

1

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Taunton

Old Bridge

12st 0lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

0-13 over hurdles and has struggled a little with consistency in the past, with his better efforts coming over further; however, he went close off a similar mark at Hereford (2m3f, good) in November and, despite the drop back in trip and returning from a break, he still warrants respect.

7/2

18

10th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 3f 100y

Class 4

16:55 Chepstow

Old Bridge

11st 2lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: David Pipe

0-11 over hurdles; runner-up on consecutive 2m4f starts this summer but was pulled up (albeit in a competitive series final) last time and is not the most obvious answer to this competitive race.

33/1

15

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

14:42 Worcester

Old Bridge

10st 7lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Close second to Service Minimum over C&D (good; first-time tongue-tie) last month but a lesser effort behind Intosomethinggood followed three weeks ago and he's now 0-10 over hurdles.

33/1

Form: 5P84RP D BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 9lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Signs of a revival when fourth over fences at Fakenham (2m5f) in January, before 3m5f stretched her (refused at the final fence) on final start for Seamus Mullins; offered little when sent off joint-favourite on stable debut last month; tongue-tie wore then quickly dispensed with and she reverts to hurdles on a workable mark, but with plenty to prove.
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9

12th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

17:20 Stratford

Miss Fedora

10st 2lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Nick Scholfield

Gained last two wins over fences; has refused to race; ties in with two of today's rivals on C&D form last time (third start for new yard) but isn't certain to back up that effort, having become unreliable.

10/1

6th

13

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

16:40 Stratford

Miss Fedora

10st 4lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Nick Scholfield

Dual hurdle and dual chase winner when trained by Seamus Mullins; flopped over fences (pulled up) on stable debut in March and was well held back over hurdles at Taunton last time; well handicapped on her best Irish form but she needs to get back on track.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 45-44P

Last run: 184 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won over a mile on the Flat last summer but has yet to transfer that ability to hurdles, last seen pulling up at Plumpton (2m, good to soft) in October on handicap hurdle debut; returns from a 184-day break off 3lb lower, but still with a bit to prove.
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4

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 43y

Class 5

16:05 Market Rasen

Most Wanted

11st 4lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: David Bridgwater

Flat winner who is 0-6 over hurdles but he won on chase debut at Fakenham (2m, good) in May before a creditable third at Uttoxeter 11 days ago; did well to hang in there after being pestered for the lead last time and he's been an improved performer since switched to fences; respected.

100/30

3rd

4

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 5

16:00 Uttoxeter

Most Wanted

11st 5lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: David Bridgwater

Low-grade Flat winner; 0-6 over hurdles but made a successful chase debut at Fakenham when too good for Getaway Jewel and one other finisher; this is deeper and he's up 5lb.

7/1

1st

2

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 59y

Class 5

15:35 Fakenham

Most Wanted

11st 8lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: David Bridgwater

Won a low-grade Flat handicap last summer but has modest record over hurdles and was well beaten at Taunton (2m, good) last month, after a layoff; might be aided by refitted cheekpieces on this chasing debut but is not bred for fences; risky.

14/1

Form: 65-640

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Finished a remote fourth over 2m3f here in February before taking a backward step when tailed off at Exeter (extended 2m5f, good) two weeks ago when tried in a hood (retained), both times ridden by a 7lb claimer; still lightly raced but needs to step up considerably.
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5

22nd Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Taunton

Pillar The Poet

11st 0lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: I Chanin

Finished a remote fourth over 2m3f here in February before taking a backward step when tailed off at Exeter (extended 2m5f, good) two weeks ago when tried in a hood (retained), both times ridden by a 7lb claimer; still lightly raced but needs to step up considerably.

25/1

12th

2

7th Apr 2026

Good

2m 5f 137y

Class 5

14:10 Exeter

Pillar The Poet

11st 11lb

J: Mr Darren Andrews

T: I Chanin

Left the Newland/Insole stable for 1,000gns last July, since when he's finished third in a point and a remote fourth on handicap debut at Taunton (2m3f; 16-1).

15/2

4th

1

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 3f 1y

Class 5

14:16 Taunton

Pillar The Poet

11st 12lb

J: Rian Corcoran

T: I Chanin

The odd whiff of ability in light career; left the Newland/Insole stable for 1,000gns last July and finished third in a maiden point in November on his only start since; insubstantial claims on handicap debut but his stable won a handicap last Sunday with its first hurdles runner of the season.

12/1

Form: P066

Last run: 51 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
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Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta £11.60
Straight Forecast £12.09
Tricast £40.31
Trifecta £64.90

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Little Lady Lucy

Daily Mail:

Old Bridge

POSTDATA:

Galactic Jack

SPOTLIGHT:

Daring To Dream

D Express:

Old Bridge

Daily Record:

Old Bridge

The Times:

Little Lady Lucy

Telegraph:

Little Lady Lucy

The Guardian:

Little Lady Lucy

The Sun:

Little Lady Lucy

The Star:

Little Lady Lucy

Daily Mirror:

Galactic Jack