Taunton Races & Results 1 Wednesday 8th January 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Taunton Races & Results Tomform Wednesday 8th January 2025

There were 20 Races on Wednesday 8th January 2025 across 3 meetings. There was 6 races at Taunton, 7 races at Newcastle, 7 races at Kempton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Wednesday 8th January 2025

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12:45 Taunton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (4/11 +100%) French Ship	0.363636 4/11(+100%)	(1) French Ship 4/11, Bumper winner who confirmed promise of hurdling debut when landing a Chepstow maiden in November. Ran well when 5½ lengths fourth of 6 to exciting prospect The New Lion in novice at Newbury (20.5f, good to soft) last time and he's the one to beat. Creditable effort behind The New Lion latest; sets good standard back in calmer waters.
2	12 2nd (12) (10/3 +44%) Thistle Be The One	3.333333 10/3(+44%)	(12) Thistle Be The One 10/3, Useful bumper winner and much improved from his first start over hurdles when runner-up to a promising type in novice at this course (16.5f, good) 27 days ago. Could be thereabouts with more to offer given his ability in bumpers. Promising second here last month and he's open to more progress over this longer trip.
3	11 3rd (11) (16/1 -191%) The Final Word	16 16/1(-191%)	(11) The Final Word 16/1, Successful only start in Irish points, but shaped as if needing the run after 9 months off when down the field in a Chepstow bumper (16f, good to soft) on Rules debut in October. Remains with potential as he goes up in trip for his hurdles bow. Point winner; disappointing in sole bumper but he needs a close look on hurdling debut.
4	8 4th (8) (14/1 -17%) Loki's Mischief	14 14/1(-17%)	(8) Loki's Mischief 14/1, Ran to a fair level first time up in bumpers but has looked more about stamina than speed in 2 starts over hurdles, rallying for second in 4-runner novice at this course (16.5f, good) in November. More needed, though the step up in trip should suit. Went close over 2m here in November but this is much tougher in different conditions.
5th	6 5th (6) (25/1 -25%) Kingston Gent	25 25/1(-25%)	(6) Kingston Gent 25/1, Successful on second of 2 starts in points but has shaped as if in need of the experience in 2 runs over hurdles, no match for the front pair when third of 13 in novice at Wincanton (19.8f, soft) 22 days ago. Has something to find. Has plenty to find with stablemate French Ship and handicaps will be more like it.
6th	3 6th (3) (100/1 -203%) Champagne Chic	100 100/1(-203%)	(3) Champagne Chic 100/1, €1,000 3-y-o, Shirocco gelding. Brother to fair 19f hurdle winner Go Go Chicago and closely related to bumper winner Windswept Girl. Yard won this race last year, but he has a fairly useful standard to aim at on debut. Brother to a 2m2f hurdle winner but this looks a tough starting point.
7th	4 7th (4) (14/1 +13%) George Henry	14 14/1(+13%)	(4) George Henry 14/1, Better than result on first of 2 starts in bumpers and some encouragement on seasonal/hurdling debut when mid-field at Exeter (16.3f, heavy) in December. Below that level at Wincanton 11 days later, though he could fare better as he gains experience. Mixed form so far but it's still early days; one of two runners for Paul Nicholls.
8th	7 8th (7) (40/1 -400%) Kykorock	40 40/1(-400%)	(7) Kykorock 40/1, Comfortable winner of sole outing in points but only sixth of 8 in bumper at Market Rasen (16.6f, soft) on Rules debut in December. Could leave his latest effort behind, though, as he goes hurdling with hood applied. 2m4f point winner and he needs a close look upped to this trip on hurdling debut.
9th	5 9th (5) (20/1 -25%) I Ain't Your Mate	20 20/1(-25%)	(5) I Ain't Your Mate 20/1, €30,000 3-y-o, £120,000 4-y-o, Sea Moon gelding. Brother to bumper winner Sea God and half-brother to bumper/fairly useful 2½m hurdle winner Turn Turk. Placed both starts in Irish points in spring 2024, but he may just be better for this outing. Sold for £120,000 after close call in Irish point last April; watch market on rules debut.
10th	13 10th (13) (150/1 -127%) Remember Moi	150 150/1(-127%)	(13) Remember Moi 150/1, Modest form when placed on second of 3 starts in bumpers and ran to similar level when second of 5 in novice at Wincanton (21.4f, good to soft) on hurdling debut in November. However, finished well held back at Wincanton on her latest outing. Has shown some ability but she was soundly beaten last time and this is a tough task.
11th	2 11th (2) (250/1 -25%) Alderley Charlie	250 250/1(-25%)	(2) Alderley Charlie 250/1, Pulled up on debut and, with hood applied, fared little better when tailed off in novice at this C&D (good to soft) 9 days ago. Looks to be up against it. Struggled in two hurdle runs late last year including over C&D last time.
12th	9 12th (9) (250/1 0%) Sox's Sun	250 250/1(0%)	(9) Sox's Sun 250/1, Has offered little in a trio of starts over hurdles so far, pulled up in novice at Fontwell (21.8f, good) on latest outing in September. Hood now reached for. Has shown little at huge odds in three starts; hood now added.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (250/1 -25%) Steel Dancer	250 250/1(-25%)	(10) Steel Dancer 250/1, Finished well held in a bumper and it's been a similar story sent hurdling this season, beaten a long way out in novice at this C&D (good to soft) 9 days ago. Tailed off in sole bumper and same story in two hurdle runs here (2m/2m3f) last month.

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12:45 Taunton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

FRENCH SHIP sets a high standard as he beat a useful rival at Chepstow in November before finishing fourth to the subsequent Grade 1 winner The New Lion at Newbury later that month. A reproduction of either of those efforts would make him hard to beat, despite a 7lb penalty. The Final Word and Kykorock both disappointed in bumpers but are point-to-point winners and it is far too soon to be writing them off, while I Ain't Your Mate is a noteworthy Rules debutant.

FRENCH SHIP continued his good start over hurdles when making the frame behind a top-class prospect at Newbury on his latest outing and he looks to have leading claims of recording a second win in this sphere. Thistle Be The One stepped forward from his hurdling debut when runner-up last time and could be the main danger, ahead of The Final Word.

The vote goes to FRENCH SHIP, who wasn't beaten far behind The New Lion at Newbury and sets a good standard back in much calmer waters.

12:45 Taunton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:15 Taunton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (5/4 +84%) The Hardest Geezer	1.25 5/4(+84%)	(8) The Hardest Geezer 5/4, Acquired for £90,000 on the back of victory in an Ayr bumper 14 months ago. Fair form both starts over hurdles so far this winter, outpaced from last when fifth of 10 in novice hurdle at Huntingdon (15.8f, heavy) 31 days ago. Remains capable of better, particularly when granted more of a test. Bumper winner; hooded on last two starts and hurdles form is among the best in this.
2	1 2nd (1) (7/2 -27%) High Fibre	3.5 7/2(-27%)	(1) High Fibre 7/2, Fairly useful on Flat (stays 1½m) and showed plenty to work on when third in a big field maiden at Wincanton (15.2f) on hurdles bow in October, his rider keen to deliver him as late as possible. Ought to be capable of better. Fairly useful on Flat; 9-2, promising third of 16 in Wincanton maiden hurdle (1m7f, good).
3	3 3rd (3) (66/1 -100%) Last Rodeo	66 66/1(-100%)	(3) Last Rodeo 66/1, €62,000 3-y-o, Malinas gelding. Fourth in an Irish point in March and offered something to work on without threatening when fourth of 8 in novice hurdle at Ludlow (15.7f, soft) last month. Probably one for later on, particularly when tackling longer trips. 21l fourth on hurdle debut at Ludlow (2m, good to soft) latest, with some novicey jumping.
4	10 4th (10) (7/2 -115%) Epinephrine	3.5 7/2(-115%)	(10) Epinephrine 7/2, Half-sister to 4 winners and shaped well when third in newcomers race at Auteuil on hurdles debut in autumn 2023. Subsequently changed hands for €100,000 and wasn't knocked about under testing conditions when fourth of 5 in Sandown listed event last month. Remains capable of better. British debut at Sandown (2m, soft; 4th of 5) early last month was in Listed novice event.
5th	9 5th (9) (15/2 +38%) The Sainted Canary	7.5 15/2(+38%)	(9) The Sainted Canary 15/2, Half-brother to fair chaser Tractor Fred and showed ability in trio of bumpers spread over 12 months, not beaten far despite finishing last of 4 at Wincanton (15.2f) on latest outing 60 days ago. Hurdles debut. Showed significant ability in his bumpers at Ascot, Plumpton and Wincanton, all on good.
6th	6 6th (6) (20/1 -43%) Slide Rule	20 20/1(-43%)	(6) Slide Rule 20/1, Has hinted at ability in 2 bumpers and showed more than first time up over hurdles when fourth of 14 in a Hereford novice (16.2f) in December. May do better still, particularly when sent handicapping. Showed some ability in his two bumpers and two hurdle races but plenty more is needed.
7th	2 7th (2) (66/1 +56%) Klic Boum	66 66/1(+56%)	(2) Klic Boum 66/1, Fourth in bumper at Fontwell and well held at big prices in novice/maiden hurdles, not at all knocked about at Warwick last time (suspended from running for 40 days, trainer fined, jockey banned). Remains capable of better. Never dangerous at increasingly big odds in four novice/maiden hurdles (2m-2m2f).
8th	11 8th (11) (250/1 -67%) Eskimo Sam	250 250/1(-67%)	(11) Eskimo Sam 250/1, Black Sam Bellamy mare who has looked in need of experience in bumper/novice hurdles in recent months (reportedly bled last time). Probably one for handicaps later on. Well down the field at Uttoxeter in her one bumper and two 2m novice hurdles.
9th	7 9th (7) (10/1 -150%) Strolling Along	10 10/1(-150%)	(7) Strolling Along 10/1, £115,000 3-y-o, Walk In The Park gelding. Not beaten far when fourth in a Carlisle bumper on debut in December, the trio in front of him all boasting point experience. Represents top yard and expected to make his mark now hurdling. £115,000 3yo; 4-1, fourth of eight in a bumper at Carlisle (2m1f, soft) in December.
10th	5 10th (5) (33/1 -313%) Saccary	33 33/1(-313%)	(5) Saccary 33/1, Fairly useful on Flat (stays 1¾m) in France, won claimer at Chantilly penultimate start in 2023 and runner-up in similar event final outing that year. Claimed from Waldemar Hickst after for €17,256 and interesting what the market makes of him now sent hurdling after 15 months off. Useful on his day on the Flat when trained in Germany, with two wins at up to 1m2f.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (250/1 -67%) Pink Eyed Pancho	250 250/1(-67%)	(4) Pink Eyed Pancho 250/1, Placed in a point bumper but offered little in an Aintree bumper on Rules debut in May. Switches to hurdles after 7 months off. Tailed-off last when 50-1 for bumper at Aintree (good) last May; bred to jump.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (400/1 -60%) Janespriceless	400 400/1(-60%)	(12) Janespriceless 400/1, Jelani mare. Dam unraced. Failed to complete both starts in points and no promise with a tongue strap fitted when pulled up on Rules/hurdles debut at Wincanton 22 days ago. Easy enough to look elsewhere. Failed to complete in her two points and pulled up at 200-1 in a 2m4f novice hurdle.

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13:15 Taunton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

HIGH FIBRE was useful on the Flat and displayed plenty of promise when filling third place on his hurdling debut at Wincanton in October. With the benefit of that experience, the six-year-old tops the shortlist, although The Hardest Geezer also brings solid form to the table and should not be discounted. Strolling Along was not beaten far in a Carlisle bumper on his racecourse bow and is another to note.

5-y-o mare EPINEPHRINE was far from disgraced on the back of a 14-month absence when fourth in a listed novice at Sandown on debut for Venetia Williams 32 days ago and, appealing as the type to do better with that under her belt, she could be the way to go. High Fibre and The Hardest Geezer should progress further also and are feared, as is hurdles debutant Strolling Along.

The pick of those with hurdles form looks to be EPINEPHRINE from High Fibre. Also considered are Saccary and Strolling Along

13:15 Taunton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:45 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (2/1 +11%) Torneo	2 2/1(+11%)	(3) Torneo 2/1, Fairly useful Flat winner in France who won a Wetherby juvenile hurdle last winter. Switched to fences this season, shaping well when second in 2m handicaps at Wincanton and Hereford in recent months. Looks capable of even better and leading claims. Runner-up to next-time winners on last two outings; major player.
2	6 2nd (6) (9/1 +25%) It's Easy	9 9/1(+25%)	(6) It's Easy 9/1, Been running respectably over hurdles for new yard ahead of this return to fences. Well treated on her peak form in this sphere. 0-16 over fences; in fair form over hurdles for new yard in the autumn; now back chasing.
3	4 3rd (4) (11/4 +8%) Largy Force	2.75 11/4(+8%)	(4) Largy Force 11/4, Point winner. Placed in bumper/hurdles last season and made a promising start to her chase career when third of 8 at Hereford (2m, soft) on reappearance just before Christmas. Should be more to come. Lightly raced 7yo; close third in quite competitive race on last month's chasing debut.
4	5 4th (5) (9/2 -13%) Any Biscuits	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(5) Any Biscuits 9/2, Much improved with a pair of handicap hurdle wins in spring 2023. Even better form back from a long absence when second of 12 at Stratford in October and has racing too keenly as an excuse for a below-par fifth at Hereford (19.5f) in November. Now switches to fences over a shorter trip. Disappointed on latest hurdling start but looked progressive beforehand; chase debut today.
5th	2 5th (2) (11/2 +0%) Commanding View	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(2) Commanding View 11/2, Twice a winner over hurdles, including a handicap at Bangor (17f) last spring. May have needed run when fourth on chase debut at Warwick 6 months later and is entitled to improve. 2-7 over hurdles; tailed off on chasing debut, though, and needs the ground to dry out.
6th	7 6th (7) (150/1 +0%) Fox Wallace	150 150/1(+0%)	(7) Fox Wallace 150/1, No sign of ability, pulling up in 2 handicap chases this autumn. Miles out of the weights again and a big outsider. Yet to show any worthwhile form and competes from 18lb out of the weights.
7th	1 7th (1) (14/1 -40%) Gris Majeur	14 14/1(-40%)	(1) Gris Majeur 14/1, Point/bumper winner who capitalised on falling mark when registering a third career success over hurdles at Hereford in October. Not in same form since, including on Chepstow chase debut on penultimate start. Needs first-time cheekpieces to help spark a revival. Gained his hurdle wins over 2m5f but ran quite well over 2m on chase debut; headgear on.

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13:45 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

TORNEO was second to a very well-handicapped rival, who has won again since, over 2m at Hereford a month ago and the five-year-old has to be of interest off just a 1lb higher mark. Largy Force is a consistent performer who is likely to be in the mix once again following her encouraging chase debut last month. Others to consider are Commanding View and It's Easy.

TORNEO has shaped well when runner-up in similar contests the last twice and is narrowly preferred to Largy Force, who made a promising start to her chase career at Hereford but may not really come into her own over fences until faced with stiffer tests of stamina than this. Harry Derham's Any Biscuits should also have a part to play if taking to fences at the first time of asking.

Low-mileage mare LARGY FORCE kept on for a creditable third on her seasonal/chase debut at Hereford last month and has potential.

13:45 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:15 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 19f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (4/6 +62%) Tom Doniphon	0.666667 4/6(+62%)	(5) Tom Doniphon 4/6, Useful bumper performer who improved again to get off the mark over hurdles on handicap debut over C&D last week, doing so in comfortable fashion. Escapes a penalty for that success and excellent chance of following up with further progress on the cards. Has the same mark as when comfortably making all over C&D (good to soft) nine days ago.
2	1 2nd (1) (5/2 -11%) Sorceleur	2.5 5/2(-11%)	(1) Sorceleur 5/2, Progressive in bumpers and made the most of another excellent opportunity turned out under 24 hours on from Exeter in 6-runner novice at Wincanton (15.2f, good) 60 days ago, plenty in hand. Back up in trip for handicap bow and, while his mark is no gimme, he should have plenty more to offer. Ready long odds-on wins at Exeter and Wincanton on consecutive days in November.
3	4 3rd (4) (12/1 -100%) Valadon	12 12/1(-100%)	(4) Valadon 12/1, Dual winner in juvenile hurdles last winter before a respectable third on handicap debut at Sandown (2m) in March. Made mistakes and never threatened on return/chase bow at Chepstow (2m) but return to hurdling could see him get back on track. 2-4 as a juvenile hurdler last season; flopped (late mistakes) on chase debut in November.
4	3 4th (3) (40/1 -100%) Silent Revolution	40 40/1(-100%)	(3) Silent Revolution 40/1, One-time useful hurdler but has become disappointing (including over fences). Has left Paul Nicholls. Both wins were in his novice days three years ago; mixed more recently and left P Nicholls.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (13/2 -63%) Coastal Rock	6.5 13/2(-63%)	(6) Coastal Rock 13/2, Offered plenty to work on in 3 qualifying runs for Harry Fry/Lucinda Russell. Disappointing when beaten favourite at Ayr (16f) on debut for new yard earlier this month but appreciated stiffer test of stamina when scoring at Uttoxeter (19.9f, heavy) 45 days ago. Remains unexposed. Uttoxeter win (2m4f, soft) when coming home strongly from off pace despite jumping errors.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (150/1 -355%) Henn See	150 150/1(-355%)	(2) Henn See 150/1, Winning hurdler/chaser but pulled up last 2 starts, breaking blood vessel on final outing and sold out of W. P. Mullins' yard for only £4,500 in May. Pulled up on last two outings for W Mullins (bled latest) and sold for £4,500 last May.

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14:15 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 19f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 3 race.

Paul Nicholls has won two of the last three editions of this race and can add to the tally with the in-form SORCELEUR. Having made all to win novice hurdles at Exeter and Wincanton in quick succession in November, the five-year-old debuts in a handicap off a workable mark and could take some stopping if the longer trip doesn't catch him out. Tom Doniphon is feared most as he escapes a penalty for last week's C&D success in a conditional riders' event. Fellow last-time-out winner Coastal Rock completes the shortlist.

TOM DONIPHON and Sorceleur stand out. The former saw off a couple of in-form rivals in comfortable fashion on his handicap debut over C&D last week and gets the nod to go in again given he escapes a penalty for that success. The latter has been handed a stiff-looking mark but remains with lots of potential.

Having won off this mark over C&D nine days ago, TOM DONIPHON has earned the vote. Sorceleur and Coastal Rock could be dangers.

14:15 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:45 Taunton Hunter Chase (Class 5) 22f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 (1) (14/1 -17%) D'jango	14 14/1(-17%)	(1) D'jango 14/1, Appeared to be very much on the decline prior to turning it round in hunters, scoring in an 8-runner event at Warwick a year ago. Good run of form came to an end when last seen in May but type to bounce back. 2nd in this last year and rejuvenated later on, 4th over 3m2f at the Cheltenham Festival.
1	6 1st (6) (5/2 +58%) Angels Breath	2.5 5/2(+58%)	(6) Angels Breath 5/2, Useful hurdler but ran badly in Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham final start in 2023/24. Similar form over fences but let down by jumping both outings earlier same season. Winning pointer, runner-up last time (Dec 8). Did enough last term to have good claims on form; 2nd in a point for new yard last month.
2	4 2nd (4) (28/1 -180%) Take All	28 28/1(-180%)	(4) Take All 28/1, 11/1, eighth of 12 in handicap chase at Wexford (19.5f, good to soft) 179 days ago. First run for yard after leaving John Joseph Hanlon. Every chance when ran out last sole start in points (Nov 9). Every chance when running out in a point in November; a player on his Irish form.
3	3 3rd (3) (9/4 +10%) Joker De Mai	2.25 9/4(+10%)	(3) Joker De Mai 9/4, Useful chaser in France and also landed 2m3f handicap hurdle at Lingfield for his new yard last winter. Runner-up all 4 starts since and must be respected back over fences on return. 2-3 over fences in France early in 2023; pretty consistent over hurdles at up to 2m5f.
9	9 \|F\| (9) (6/1 +14%) Rewritetherules	6 6/1(+14%)	(9) Rewritetherules 6/1, Multiple point winner but rarely shows his form in hunters. Opposable on most rules form; won two points in November and second in one ten days ago.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (2/1 -6%) Frere D'armes	2 2/1(-6%)	(2) Frere D'armes 2/1, Capitalised on the drop in grade to snap a losing run at Fakenham 17 days ago under this rider, responding well to more positive tactics. Needs considering. Handicap at Fakenham (near 2m6f) 17 days ago was a step up in trip and he won by 7l.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (12/1 +52%) A Jet Of Our Own	12 12/1(+52%)	(5) A Jet Of Our Own 12/1, In cheekpieces/tongue strap, 9/2, won 8-runner hunter at Cheltenham on chasing debut by head. Multiple point winner but pulled up last time (Dec 29). 5-17 in points; sole race under rules was a last-gasp win in 2m hunter chase at Cheltenham.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (28/1 -12%) Fil D'ariane	28 28/1(-12%)	(7) Fil D'ariane 28/1, Fair performer for Tom Symonds who was in process of running very well when falling 2 out in Royal Artillery Gold Cup in February. Well held both starts since, however. Off 8 months. Has a place chance if resuming at last season's best in the military races at Sandown.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (33/1 -175%) Somptueux	33 33/1(-175%)	(10) Somptueux 33/1, Fairly useful but inconsistent chaser for Henry de Bromhead (sold £6,000 later in October). Visor on 1st time. Left Henry de Bromhead for £6,000 in October; first visor replaces his recent cheekpieces.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (80/1 -100%) Flagrant Delitiep	80 80/1(-100%)	(8) Flagrant Delitiep 80/1, Further signs of decline last season and best watched after 12 months off starting out for a new yard. Opposable judged on what he did last season; has changed hands and left Robert Walford.

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14:45 Taunton Hunter Chase (Class 5) 22f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Frere d'Armes goes well for Heidi Palin and is a must for consideration on his debut in this grade. However, JOKER DE MAI is a more intriguing option back over fences for the first time since he landed a brace of victories in France before joining his current yard. Useful over hurdles since, this could be a profitable move for Harry Derham's six-year-old. Angels Breath and Rewritetherules complete the shortlist.

FRERE D'ARMES seemed suited by the switch to front-running tactics at Fakenham and a reproduction of that form may well be good enough. Joker de Mai and Angels Breath are others to consider.

The ex-French 6yo JOKER DE MAI brings the potential to win this, while Angels Breath sets the standard judged on form last season.

14:45 Taunton Hunter Chase (Class 5) 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:15 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (6/1 -20%) Ironed Out	6 6/1(-20%)	(5) Ironed Out 6/1, Improved when narrowly denied on her 2m Fakenham handicap debut just before Christmas, the line coming a couple of strides too soon for her strong finish. An unexposed profile suggests she may do better again. Rallied strongly when pipped on handicap debut at Fakenham (2m; five ran) off today's mark.
2	2 2nd (2) (14/1 +13%) As Fast As Wind	14 14/1(+13%)	(2) As Fast As Wind 14/1, Fair Flat maiden who has shown an aptitude for hurdling since joining Daisy Hitchens, including fifth of 13 on C&D handicap debut four weeks ago. Hood back on. Probably capable of making more of an impact from her mark. Never-nearer fifth of 13 over C&D on handicap hurdle debut gives her something to build on.
3	9 3rd (9) (12/1 +25%) Clear Storm	12 12/1(+25%)	(9) Clear Storm 12/1, Fair handicapper on Flat. Barely modest form in 3 juvenile hurdles but handicaps provide her with a more realistic chance to make an impact. Cheekpieces go on for the first time over hurdles. Fair 1m2f Flat winner for William Haggas; modest form at best in her three hurdle races.
4	3 4th (3) (9/4 +44%) Getmetothemoon	2.25 9/4(+44%)	(3) Getmetothemoon 9/4, Justified support in 2m Stratford handicap hurdle in June and creditable efforts on all 3 completed starts since, finishing second of 13 over C&D on latest. Fell once but otherwise a solid record in the last five of her six handicaps, all on good.
5th	4 5th (4) (6/1 -71%) Lady Caro	6 6/1(-71%)	(4) Lady Caro 6/1, Back-to-form second at Fontwell and Hereford (both good to soft) in recent months and no reason why she won't give another good account. Can front-run, as when second at Fontwell and Hereford (beaten a head) on last two outings.
6th	6 6th (6) (3/1 +50%) Sawpit Sienna	3 3/1(+50%)	(6) Sawpit Sienna 3/1, Seeking a hat-trick of wins in this race. Creditable third of 6 at Lingfield (2m, good) when last seen 8 weeks ago. 1 lb lower than 12 months ago and looks set for another big run in this race. 4-31 over hurdles but last two wins were in this race on soft ground in 2023 and 2024.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (13/2 -30%) Flowering	6.5 13/2(-30%)	(7) Flowering 13/2, Fair performer on level who made a winning yard/hurdle debut in 6-runner juvenile at Warwick (2m, good) in November. Pulled up in Newbury listed race next time but fared better back in calmer waters at Catterick since. Her opening handicap mark looks manageable. Modest Flat maiden; won hurdle debut narrowly; has not fared so well since, but considered.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (66/1 -164%) Reely Delightful	66 66/1(-164%)	(10) Reely Delightful 66/1, No form but from a good stable and it's possible handicaps will see her in a better light. Check the betting in first-time blinkers. Last to finish; extremely low opening mark for one from this stable, even from 4lb wrong.
1	1 \|PU\| (1) (80/1 -471%) Time For Tea	80 80/1(-471%)	(1) Time For Tea 80/1, Fair maiden hurdler at best for Henry de Bromhead in Ireland. Makes handicap debut for new stable after 5 months off. Probably best watched. Peak efforts give e-w chance on this handicap debut; left Henry de Bromhead for £6,000.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (150/1 -127%) Lady Ironside	150 150/1(-127%)	(8) Lady Ironside 150/1, Long-standing maiden on level and over hurdles. Always behind in a course chase on her recent return from a long absence. Can only watch. Maiden after 23 races in various disciplines; long layoff before chase debut last month.

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15:15 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

This course brings the best out from SAWPIT SIENNA, who has won the last two renewals of this race and must have a decent chance of completing the hat-trick off 1lb lower than 12 months ago. This is a stronger edition, however, and the in-form Lady Caro and Getmetothemoon are capable of making this a good test. The former is a likely pace angle and looks the chief threat on the back of a near miss off 2lb lower at Hereford last month.

Dan Skelton juvenile FLOWERING looks on a workable opening hurdle mark and is taken to deny Sawpit Sienna a hat-trick in this race. Ironed Out is also respected on the back of her Fakenham near miss.

Most have to be considered each-way but SAWPIT SIENNA (nap) is handicapped to win this race for the third year in a row.

15:15 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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