Taunton Races & Results 1 Thursday 13th April 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Taunton Races & Results Tomform Thursday 13th April 2023

There were 29 Races on Thursday 13th April 2023 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Aintree, 7 races at Taunton, 7 races at Newcastle, 8 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Thursday 13th April 2023

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

14:00 Taunton Hunter Chase (Class 5) 23f - 3 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (2.75/1 -69%) Sir Ivan	2.75 2.75/1(-69%)	(3) Sir Ivan 2.75/1, A regular in veterans' races and wasn't disgraced when sixth in one at Newbury recently. Looks a definite player with his sights lowered.
2	1 2nd (1) (0.44/1 +23%) Bob And Co	0.44 0.44/1(+23%)	(1) Bob And Co 0.44/1, 2021 Champion Hunters winner at Punchestown for Paul Nicholls. Not always fluent when respectable eighth in Festival Challenge Cup at Cheltenham last time and this is much easier.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (9/1 +59%) Let Me Entertain U	9 9/1(+59%)	(2) Let Me Entertain U 9/1, Bumper/point winner who could only achieve modest form over hurdles. Stiff task on hunter/chasing debut.

LTO Selection:

14:00 Taunton Hunter Chase (Class 5) 23f Race Class Flow

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

BOB AND CO is decent at his best and won the Champion Hunters Chase at Punchestown in 2021. Although only eighth at the Cheltenham Festival last month, that was a big ask after a year off the track. He should do better now, in which case he may prove too good for Sir Ivan, without a win after four starts this season and unlikely to be improving at the age of 13. Let Me Entertain U appears booked for third barring any mishaps.

This looks like a match between BOB AND CO and Sir Ivan, with the former taken to prevail having been far from disgraced at the Cheltenham Festival last month.

Five-time hunter chase winner BOB AND CO is first choice. Sir Ivan is feared more than Let Me Entertain U.

14:00 Taunton Hunter Chase (Class 5) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:35 Taunton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (1.75/1 +13%) Iliko D'Olivate	1.75 1.75/1(+13%)	(2) Iliko D'Olivate 1.75/1, Fair form in 2 starts on the Flat and built on his hurdles debut second at Compiegne when going one better in ready fashion here (19f) in January. Creditably efforts at Sandown and Ascot before shaping as if amiss at Newbury. Not written off.
2	1 2nd (1) (2/1 +33%) Aurigny Mill	2 2/1(+33%)	(1) Aurigny Mill 2/1, Left previous efforts well behind to get off the mark in 14-runner novice over C&D (good to soft) 24 days ag, in command last. Should be competitive under a penalty.
3	3 3rd (3) (1.25/1 -4%) Mardoof	1.25 1.25/1(-4%)	(3) Mardoof 1.25/1, Fair maiden on the Flat but already better over hurdles, opening his account in dominant fashion in 13-runner maiden over C&D last month. Looks up to defying a penalty.
4	5 4th (5) (125/1 +38%) Emanate	125 125/1(+38%)	(5) Emanate 125/1, Poor maiden on Flat who makes no appeal on hurdle debut.
5th	10 5th (10) (40/1 +20%) Only Fools	40 40/1(+20%)	(10) Only Fools 40/1, Fair Flat winner in France but looks a handicap project over hurdles.
6th	8 6th (8) (80/1 -21%) Beautiful Surprise	80 80/1(-21%)	(8) Beautiful Surprise 80/1, Fair handicapper on the Flat but well held completed start over hurdles.
7th	6 7th (6) (200/1 -33%) Dark Moon	200 200/1(-33%)	(6) Dark Moon 200/1, Well held in bumpers 12 weeks apart so easily passed over.
8th	4 8th (4) (80/1 +47%) Boolamore Glory	80 80/1(+47%)	(4) Boolamore Glory 80/1, Runner-up sole start in Irish points but looks a handicap project under Rules (needs this for a mark).
7	7 \|F\| (7) (200/1 -100%) Tango For Sally	200 200/1(-100%)	(7) Tango For Sally 200/1, Offered little in a Wincanton bumper on debut back in November. Hooded for hurdle debut.

LTO Selection:

14:35 Taunton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Aurigny Mill showed improved form to win over C&D latest, but the time that day was nothing inspiring and he may struggle to cope with MARDOOF off level weights. Well backed when winning here by 23 lengths eased down after being sent clear three out, a repeat of that performance may prove enough in this field. Iliko D'olivate is also of interest having failed to see it out over further on his last two starts and he might be able to pick up a place.

MARDOOF has done much better over hurdles than might have been expected from his Flat form and he looks up to defying a penalty having opened his account in dominant fashion over C&D last month. Iliko d'Olivate and Aurigny Mill are the obvious threats.

Having impressed over C&D last month, MARDOOF gets the nod ahead of Aurigny Mill then Iliko D'Olivate.

14:35 Taunton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:10 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (9/1 -38%) Picks Lad	9 9/1(-38%)	(3) Picks Lad 9/1, Won a bumper for previous yard and has run with promise in a trio of novice hurdles for Kim Bailey, latest when fourth of 8 at Southwell (15.8f, soft) 24 days ago. Should be suited by this stiffer test of stamina and is a likely contender on switch to handicapping.
3	12 3rd (12) (4/1 +38%) Weaver's Answer	4 4/1(+38%)	(12) Weaver's Answer 4/1, Didn't show much in trio of novice hurdles, but has made more impact since sent handicapping, making the frame in all 3 starts. Steps up significantly in trip now and isn't discounted. 1 lb out of the weights.
4	9 4th (9) (14/1 -17%) Safe Destination	14 14/1(-17%)	(9) Safe Destination 14/1, Offered bits of promise in maiden/novice hurdles but all 3 outings in handicaps so far have been disappointing, including over this trip at Ffos Las latest.
5th	4 5th (4) (12/1 -33%) Champ Royal	12 12/1(-33%)	(4) Champ Royal 12/1, Posted several creditable efforts in Ireland, latest when seventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (20.6f, heavy) 87 days ago. Still a maiden after 9 attempts, however, and remains to be seen if switch to new yard has positive impact.
6th	1 6th (1) (6.5/1 +35%) Looking For Larry	6.5 6.5/1(+35%)	(1) Looking For Larry 6.5/1, Point winner who posted career best in this sphere when taking 15-runner handicap at Exeter (16.7f, good to soft, 12/1) 34 days ago. Step up in trip looks a good move and must enter calculations.
7th	6 7th (6) (6/1 +33%) Pedley Wood	6 6/1(+33%)	(6) Pedley Wood 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden who found improvement when second of 7 on handicap debut at Hereford (21.7f, good) in February. Looked unsuited by shorter trip when third at Exeter (18.5f) since and better expected here.
8th	7 8th (7) (2.5/1 +29%) Dancingontheedge	2.5 2.5/1(+29%)	(7) Dancingontheedge 2.5/1, Back to best when narrow second of 16 in handicap hurdle over C&D (soft, 9/2) 31 days ago. 5 lb higher now but looks sure to go well again.
8	8 \|DQ\| (8) (9/1 +25%) Sandalwood	9 9/1(+25%)	(8) Sandalwood 9/1, Showed fairly useful form when second on his final bumper run at Newton Abbot last spring but hasn't got near that level in a trio of completed starts in this sphere and makes limited appeal. Cheekpieces back on.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (16/1 -60%) Country Kitten	16 16/1(-60%)	(11) Country Kitten 16/1, Caused a surprise when taking 6-runner handicap hurdle at Market Rasen (23.1f, heavy, 40/1) 23 days ago, driven out. 4 lb rise fair and could prove dangerous if in same form again.
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (50/1 +24%) Mojito Royale	50 50/1(+24%)	(10) Mojito Royale 50/1, Twice placed in Hereford maiden hurdles last season but has offered little in a couple of outings this term.

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15:10 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

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

Paul Nicholls appears keen to win this contest, saddling three runners, presumably headed by DANCINGONTHEEDGE, who is the mount of Bryony Frost. She was only beaten a neck over C&D last month, with the third 10 lengths adrift, and although upped 5lb for that by the handicapper, she arrives here in good form and gets the nod. Picks Lad looks intriguing taking a big step up in trip and he could surprise a few, while Pedley Wood is another lightly raced sort who may have more to offer.

PICKS LAD looks the type to do better in handicaps, particularly now granted a stiffer test of stamina, and can get off the mark over hurdles. Pedley Wood and Dancingontheedge head the list of dangers.

Paul Nicholls saddles three, with the vote going to his DANCINGONTHEEDGE, who likely would have won here last time with better jumping.

15:10 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:45 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 23f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (1.88/1 +25%) Imperial Joe	1.88 1.88/1(+25%)	(2) Imperial Joe 1.88/1, Below best at Chepstow latest but had registered his second win over fences here previously and is still on a workable mark. Shortlisted.
2	1 2nd (1) (10/1 -67%) Milanford	10 10/1(-67%)	(1) Milanford 10/1, Formerly useful at best but clearly had his problems and folded tamely at Newbury last time. Tough to recommend despite tumbling mark.
3	3 3rd (3) (3.6/1 +28%) Furkash	3.6 3.6/1(+28%)	(3) Furkash 3.6/1, Not the easiest to catch right but shaped as if back to form when second in handicap chase at Hereford (25.2f, good to soft) last month and is one of the likelier contenders.
4	4 4th (4) (25/1 +0%) Cobra Commander	25 25/1(+0%)	(4) Cobra Commander 25/1, Showed improved form when winning handicap chases here and Newton Abbot this time last year but well below that form in 3 starts since and has plenty to prove at present.
5th	8 5th (8) (4.5/1 +50%) Advantura	4.5 4.5/1(+50%)	(8) Advantura 4.5/1, Best effort of any description when second of 12 in handicap chase at this course (26.3f) in December but failed to complete in his other 3 attempts over fences and percentage call is to look elsewhere.
5	5 \|F\| (5) (7/1 -8%) Mexican Boy	7 7/1(-8%)	(5) Mexican Boy 7/1, Still looking for first success and hasn't progressed from his promising debut over fences, coming down before the race unfolded at Wetherby latest.
6	6 \|U\| (6) (11/1 -230%) O'faolains Lad	11 11/1(-230%)	(6) O'faolains Lad 11/1, Only raced 5 times under Rules, winning back-to-back handicap chases (at up to 26f) in autumn of 2021. Not seen since but he reappears off a handy mark and must enter calculations, particularly if the market vibes are strong.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (14/1 +65%) Botus Fleming	14 14/1(+65%)	(9) Botus Fleming 14/1, Appears to be of little account and hopes for improvement may rest on recent wind operation. 5 lb out of the handicap.

LTO Selection:

15:45 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 23f Race Class Flow

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

Cobra Commander won this last season off a mark of 75 but he is 17lb higher today and, after pulling up at Hereford last time, it may be sensible to look elsewhere. O'FAOLAINS LAD is looking for his hat-trick after successes at Newton Abbot and Wincanton and, although he hasn't been seen since October 2021, he has run well fresh in the past and might be able to run these down late on. Bal Amie and perhaps Furkash seem likeliest to battle it out for second and third.

Another chance is given to C&D winner IMPERIAL JOE, who may have been undone by the testing conditions at Chepstow last time. Furkash and O'Faolains Lad are also respected.

Preference is for IMPERIAL JOE, who was back on song over C&D two starts ago and had an excuse at Chepstow last time.

15:45 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:20 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (3.2/1 -16%) Hititi	3.2 3.2/1(-16%)	(7) Hititi 3.2/1, Back thriving again since returned to hurdles (building up good record in this sphere), readily shrugging off a 9 lb rise for his Exeter success when going in again at Wincanton (19.8f) recently. Up another 4 lb but will be a danger to all if coping with this step up in trip.
2	1 2nd (1) (6.5/1 +46%) Jatiluwih	6.5 6.5/1(+46%)	(1) Jatiluwih 6.5/1, Has made the frame all 4 starts returned to hurdles this season, albeit without really threatening and his latest success under Rules was gained back in November 2019. Yard also saddles Stellar Magic.
3	6 3rd (6) (3.5/1 +36%) Sayadam	3.5 3.5/1(+36%)	(6) Sayadam 3.5/1, Kelso bumper winner who hasn't done much wrong since switched to hurdles, winning 3 times and just behind American Sniper when third in a Taunton handicap in January. Not disgraced at Uttoxeter (2½m) last time and this new trip may well be within his range.
4	4 4th (4) (2.75/1 +0%) Jet Of Magic	2.75 2.75/1(+0%)	(4) Jet Of Magic 2.75/1, Has returned an improved model for new yard this season, following his Hereford success with a string of solid placed efforts over 3m, including in a valuable Sandown handicap in February. Unseated early at Wincanton last time but claims granted a clear round here. Yard also fields Take Your Time.
4	2 4th (2) (5.5/1 +39%) Stellar Magic	5.5 5.5/1(+39%)	(2) Stellar Magic 5.5/1, Back to best when runner-up over 3m at Wincanton on Boxing Day, and again back on track following a low-key effort when fourth of 13 at Uttoxeter last month. Still, others make more appeal here for win purposes.
6th	9 6th (9) (7.5/1 -25%) Take Your Time	7.5 7.5/1(-25%)	(9) Take Your Time 7.5/1, Looked very much on the up when winning handicaps at around this trip on his first 2 starts of last season. Fair to say that things haven't gone to plan since but he's been given a real chance by the assessor and perhaps the first-time blinkers will help spark a return to form.
7th	8 7th (8) (100/1 -25%) Brazos	100 100/1(-25%)	(8) Brazos 100/1, Stepped up on low-key reappearance when runner-up at Cheltenham (3m) in December. However, it's been all downhill since and he needs to bounce back in a major way.

LTO Selection:

16:20 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f Race Class Flow

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

Take Your Time has lost his way recently and was beaten a long way at Chepstow in February, but connections try blinkers for the first time now and he has won twice off higher marks in the past. He could go well, but HITITI is the in-form option after wins at Exeter and Wincanton and, if he stays this trip at the first attempt, he may well complete the hat-trick. Sayadam is another to consider, though a place seems more likely for the six-year-old.

Having been given a serious chance by the handicapper, it would be no surprise were TAKE YOUR TIME to stage a revival equipped with first-time blinkers. Stablemate Jet of Magic looks a big threat judged on his solid effort in a Grade 3 Sandown handicap in February but whether he has much in hand of his current mark remains to be seen. Consequently, the selection may have most to fear from Copper Coin, who is interesting back from a break (goes well fresh), and the hat-trick seeking Hititi.

Hititi is on the up but COPPER COIN (nap) drops in class and may be the answer.

16:20 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 3) 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:55 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (3.33/1 +33%) Phoenix Risen	3.33 3.33/1(+33%)	(8) Phoenix Risen 3.33/1, Produced his best effort to date by some way when third of 14 in first-time cheekpieces over 19f here last month. Likely to be in the mix off the same mark with this drop in trip a potentially good move.
2	5 2nd (5) (28/1 -100%) Gavin	28 28/1(-100%)	(5) Gavin 28/1, More miss than hit on the Flat during the summer and it was a similar story returned to this sphere during the autumn. Needs to bounce back from a break here.
3	14 3rd (14) (4/1 +20%) Gorcombe Moonshine	4 4/1(+20%)	(14) Gorcombe Moonshine 4/1, Remains a maiden following 10 attempts in this sphere but latest third in a 15-runner Exeter handicap (16.7f) was one of his better efforts. Ridden a bit too aggressively on that occasion and he's a player off the same mark.
4	11 4th (11) (7/1 +22%) Syr Maffos	7 7/1(+22%)	(11) Syr Maffos 7/1, Yet to trouble the judge but it's still early days and he's now 10 lb lower in the weights compared to when making his handicap debut at Uttoxeter in September. Worth a second look with first-time blinkers enlisted.
5th	4 5th (4) (12/1 -20%) Noble Savage	12 12/1(-20%)	(4) Noble Savage 12/1, Got back on track when second of 5 in handicap at Wincanton (21.4f) last month, first past the post but demoted for hanging left and hampering the runner-up. However, he wasn't in the same form there recently and now drops back in trip.
6th	17 6th (17) (125/1 -89%) La Referi	125 125/1(-89%)	(17) La Referi 125/1, Looks very limited judged on what she's shown over hurdles to date and she's a long way out of the weights for this handicap debut.
7th	3 7th (3) (4.5/1 +55%) Robinsville	4.5 4.5/1(+55%)	(3) Robinsville 4.5/1, Out of an unraced sister to connections' top-class hurdler/chaser Thistlecrack but hasn't shaped with much promise in maiden/novice company so far. Still, he's worth a second look in the betting now pitched into a handicap.
8th	2 8th (2) (125/1 -150%) Forever Des Long	125 125/1(-150%)	(2) Forever Des Long 125/1, Market Rasen winner for Philip Hobbs last spring but ended his time with that yard on a low note and well held all 3 starts for present connections. Tongue strap applied.
9th	9 9th (9) (18/1 +10%) Secret Potion	18 18/1(+10%)	(9) Secret Potion 18/1, Went close on the Flat in November but has failed to fire both starts in this sphere for present yard, including over 19f here last time. Others are more appealing.
13	13 \|F\| (13) (12/1 +52%) Tuscan Rose	12 12/1(+52%)	(13) Tuscan Rose 12/1, Little to shout about in a bumper/3 starts over hurdles to date, and she's another who needs to improve considerably now making the switch to handicap company.
10th	7 10th (7) (12/1 -60%) Faerie Cutlass	12 12/1(-60%)	(7) Faerie Cutlass 12/1, Has hinted at promise in a bumper and in a trio of novice events in this sphere. Can be expected to improve now that she ventures down the handicap route and it'll be interesting to see what the market has to say.
11th	6 11th (6) (50/1 -100%) Ho Que Oui	50 50/1(-100%)	(6) Ho Que Oui 50/1, Fair hurdler in France and produced her best effort for this yard when scoring over fences at Ffos Las in October. Disappointing since, though, and it's hard to know what to expect of her now back over hurdles.
15	15 \|PU\| (15) (10/1 +50%) Presgrave	10 10/1(+50%)	(15) Presgrave 10/1, Solid third of 15 over 19f here in November but has failed to back that effort up in 2 subsequent starts, and record in this sphere stands at 0-14.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (14/1 +44%) Nordy Lordy	14 14/1(+44%)	(12) Nordy Lordy 14/1, Winner of sole start between the flags but hasn't shown much under Rules so far and big step forward needed now pitched into a handicap.

LTO Selection:

16:55 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

A trappy-looking contest for the penultimate race, in which Man Of The Sea must be high on the shortlist. The drier the ground the better for the seven-year-old gelding, with Joe Anderson claiming a valuable 7lb off his back. However, the eye is drawn to GORCOMBE MOONSHINE, who sneaks in with a lovely racing weight. He ran well at Exeter last month and arrives here off the same mark. Phoenix Risen outran his odds to finish third here last time and this sharper trip shouldn't be too much of an inconvenience.

Solid options are thin on the ground and while FAERIE CUTLASS can hardly be considered as such following 3 low-key efforts in novice company, she very much appeals as the type to raise her game now handicapping off a realistic opening mark. If able to build on his latest improved effort here, Phoenix Risen should have a big role to play, while Gorcombe Moonshine and Syr Maffos are others to consider.

Several runners are interesting, most notably the handicap newcomers FAERIE CUTLASS, Robinsville and Tuscan Rose.

16:55 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:25 Taunton NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	9 1st (9) (5.5/1 +21%) Geezer Rockstar	5.5 5.5/1(+21%)	(9) Geezer Rockstar 5.5/1, €55,000 3-y-o, Getaway gelding. Dam (c89/h107), 2¾m hurdle winner, sister to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 25f) Themoonandsixpence. Yard enjoy plenty of success in this sphere and he's a noteworthy newcomer.
2	10 2nd (10) (1.5/1 -9%) Jackpot D'athou	1.5 1.5/1(-9%)	(10) Jackpot D'athou 1.5/1, €165,000 purchase on the back of finishing runner-up sole start in a French bumper and he again displayed plenty when third in a big-field Kempton bumper on debut for his new yard 26 days ago. Should be firmly in the mix again on that evidence.
3	8 3rd (8) (6.5/1 +19%) Call To Duty	6.5 6.5/1(+19%)	(8) Call To Duty 6.5/1, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Dam (h104), 19f-3m hurdle winner, sister to fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser (winner up to 3m) Simon and fairly useful 2½m hurdle winner Taking My Cut.
4	3 4th (3) (5/1 -43%) Il Va De Soi	5 5/1(-43%)	(3) Il Va De Soi 5/1, Gris De Gris gelding who was placed both starts in Irish points (latest April 2022) and promise on Rules/bumper debut when second in 8-runner event at Kempton (2m) in February, running green straight but keeping on well final 1f. Type to do better.
5th	13 5th (13) (7.5/1 +17%) Star Of Affinity	7.5 7.5/1(+17%)	(13) Star Of Affinity 7.5/1, £80,000 3-y-o, Affinisea gelding. Dam (b79), ran twice in bumpers, closely related to fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser (stayed 3¼m) O Maonlai and bumper winner Flirtatious Girl. Betting should prove a useful guide ahead of debut.
6th	2 6th (2) (8.5/1 +15%) Idamix	8.5 8.5/1(+15%)	(2) Idamix 8.5/1, €40,000 3-y-o, Al Namix gelding. Half-brother to fair French 2¼m chase winner Hudson Dubreau and French bumper/2¼m chase winner Tonia d'Airy. Dam 19f chase winner in France. Yard boast a sound record in this sphere and worth noting if market speaks in his favour.
7th	5 7th (5) (66/1 +34%) Parsons Stone	66 66/1(+34%)	(5) Parsons Stone 66/1, Leading Light gelding who showed a bit when mid-field in a Worcester bumper (16f, good to soft) on debut back in summer 2021. However, well held on belated return at Chepstow (2m) in February. Hood on 1st time.
8th	1 8th (1) (100/1 -100%) Hi Trig	100 100/1(-100%)	(1) Hi Trig 100/1, Stimulation gelding. Half-brother to fairly useful hurdler Bard of Brittany, stays 3m. Dam (b75) ran twice in bumpers. Yard 0-16 with their runners in this sphere in last 5 seasons.
9th	6 9th (6) (50/1 -150%) Ede'iffs Rock	50 50/1(-150%)	(6) Ede'iffs Rock 50/1, Saddler's Rock mare who is bred to be a stayer and shaped with a little encouragement with that in mind when third in a Warwick bumper on debut 2 weeks ago, staying on well final 1f. This looks a stronger contest however and she may find a few too good again.
10th	11 10th (11) (150/1 -127%) Pescatorius	150 150/1(-127%)	(11) Pescatorius 150/1, €18,000 3-y-o, Getaway gelding. Dam point winner/lightly-raced maiden hurdler. Rates a likely outsider on racecourse bow.
11th	12 11th (12) (11/1 +8%) Sparkling Duke	11 11/1(+8%)	(12) Sparkling Duke 11/1, €80,000 3-y-o, Jukebox Jury gelding. Half-brother to 5 winners, including fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser Wounded Warrior and useful hurdler/chaser Sword of Destiny. Dam. useful bumper winner. Market should unearth some clues with yard also saddling Star of Affinity.
12th	7 12th (7) (300/1 -200%) Madame Bijoux	300 300/1(-200%)	(7) Madame Bijoux 300/1, Geordieland filly. Dam poor maiden hurdler (stayed 23f) out of temperamental chaser (3¼m-3½m winner) Mrs Be. 66/1, well held seventh in 9-runner Wincanton bumper on debut back in November. Can only be watched here.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (300/1 -100%) Just Orlando	300 300/1(-100%)	(4) Just Orlando 300/1, Big prices and well held both starts in bumpers late last year. Can only be watched.

LTO Selection:

17:25 Taunton NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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

JACKPOT D'ATHOU sets the standard for the champion trainer having made a pleasing start since arriving from France to finish a narrow third at Kempton last month. He was very strong in the betting market that day and even a replication of that effort, although he is entitled to improve, may suffice. Il Va De Soi was another who narrowly failed to land the odds when unable to reel in Killarney Mountain in February and he might benefit from that experience. Joe Tizzard is doubly represented with Sparkling Duke and Star Of Affinity, with the latter slightly preferred.

Runner-up on his sole start in France, JACKPOT D'ATHOU again ran with plenty of promise when third in a big-field Kempton bumper on debut for Paul Nicholls last month and a repeat should see him play a lead role once more here. Il Va de Soi similarly showed a good deal to work on himself on debut and is feared, with Geezer Rockstar and Idamix a couple of the newcomers to note.

There are several newcomers worth noting but JACKPOT D'ATHOU sets a good standard.

17:25 Taunton NH Flat Race (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

Racecard Key

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How to use Tomform

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This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.

About U.K Horse Racing

Horse racing is a popular and historic sport in the UK, with a tradition dating back centuries. It is a multi-billion pound industry that attracts millions of spectators each year and generates significant economic activity.

There are two main types of horse racing in the UK: flat racing and jump racing. Flat racing is run on a level course and is typically shorter in distance, while jump racing involves horses jumping over obstacles and is generally longer in distance. Both types of racing are popular with spectators and bettors, and they take place at various racetracks throughout the country.

The most famous horse racing event in the UK is the Grand National, which is held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool. It is a jump racing event that is known for its challenging course and has become a national institution in the UK. Other notable horse racing events in the UK include the Derby, held at Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, and the Royal Ascot, held at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire.

Horse racing in the UK is regulated by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), which sets rules and standards for the industry. It is responsible for the welfare of racehorses and the safety of jockeys and trainers, as well as ensuring fair and transparent racing practices.

In addition to its economic and cultural importance, horse racing in the UK also plays a significant role in the breeding and training of thoroughbred horses. Many of the world's top thoroughbreds are bred and trained in the UK, and the industry plays a vital role in the preservation and promotion of the breed.

Overall, horse racing is an integral part of British culture and a major contributor to the country's economy. It is a thrilling and exciting sport that continues to attract a loyal following and generate significant interest from spectators and bettors around the world.

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