Taunton Races & Results Tomform Thursday 27th April 2023
There were 44 Races on Thursday 27th April 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Perth, 8 races at Warwick, 7 races at Beverley, 8 races at Punchestown, 6 races at Taunton, 7 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.
Races & Results Thursday 27th April 2023
The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.
(2) Just Loose Change 4/1, Much improved when readily making a successful handicap debut at Worcester (2m4f) in October and took another step forward when runner-up at Fontwell (21.8f, good to soft) latest. Shortlisted. Has done well in handicaps and made a bold bid over 2m5f (soft) last time; respected.
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2nd (4) (4/1 -45%) Sonnemoser
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4/1(-45%)
(4) Sonnemoser 4/1, Some promise in bumpers and novice hurdles for Evan Williams and has made a sound start in handicaps for new stable, finishing runner-up at Wetherby (16f) and Huntingdon (20.7f). Looks sure to go well again. Went close in two handicaps for new yard this year and another bold bid can be expected.
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3rd (9) (11/1 -10%) Colden's Dream
11
11/1(-10%)
(9) Colden's Dream 11/1, Disappointing following early promise for Dan Skelton in 2021 and no impression in a couple of starts for new connections this year. Mark is tumbling but he's struggled in both runs for new yard and has plenty to prove.
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4th (10) (16/1 -33%) Per Vino Veritas
16
16/1(-33%)
(10) Per Vino Veritas 16/1, Modest maiden who stopped the slide when third in 21.4f handicap at Wincanton in February. Not in same form over longer trip here since, though, and others preferred. On dangerous mark but he's an inconsistent 12-race maiden and others are more solid.
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1
5th (1) (2.25/1 +0%) Fame And Fun
2.25
2.25/1(+0%)
(1) Fame And Fun 2.25/1, C&D winner who found further improvement when taking 5-runner handicap hurdle at Wincanton (19.8f, soft, 6/4) 11 days ago, plenty in hand. 7 lb penalty to carry now but another bold bid expected. Improver who was a comfortable winner at Wincanton latest; big player again under penalty.
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6th (7) (12/1 -9%) Symphorine
12
12/1(-9%)
(7) Symphorine 12/1, Visored for first time when taking 7-runner novice selling hurdle at Exeter (18.5f, soft) 16 days ago, pushed out. More demanded back handicapping here, however. Won a seller at Exeter last time but this is much tougher back in a competitive handicap.
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7th (13) (80/1 +20%) Freddie Fleetfoot
80
80/1(+20%)
(13) Freddie Fleetfoot 80/1, Yet to trouble the judge in half a dozen attempts over timber and is hard to fancy from 11 lb out of the handicap. Has struggled in all six runs under rules, including two C&D handicaps (good) this year.
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8th (12) (20/1 +70%) Sans Of Gold
20
20/1(+70%)
(12) Sans Of Gold 20/1, Unplaced completed start in points and hasn't really threatened over hurdles to date. Makes limited appeal from 7 lb out of the handicap. Has not finished closer 16l to a winner over hurdles; no appeal from 7lb out of weights.
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9th (8) (10/1 +17%) Auba Me Yang
10
10/1(+17%)
(8) Auba Me Yang 10/1, Stand-out effort came when taking Ffos Las handicap (15.8f) in February and well below that level over this trip at Fontwell since. Percentage call is to look elsewhere. Won on handicap debut at Ffos Las but he flopped in his follow-up bid at Fontwell (2m3f).
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10th (5) (7/1 +30%) Titanium Bullet
7
7/1(+30%)
(5) Titanium Bullet 7/1, Acquitted himself well in both starts since sent handicapping, latest when fourth of 7 at Huntingdon (20.7f, soft) 17 days ago. On a workable mark and can't be ruled out. Bit disappointing at Huntingdon last time and he needs to step up again after that.
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11
11th (11) (150/1 -127%) Wellwillya
150
150/1(-127%)
(11) Wellwillya 150/1, No impact in a trio of hurdles and needs to find improvement from 5 lb out of the weights on handicap debut here. Tailed off in all five runs and needs a transformation on his handicap debut.
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6
|PU| (6) (18/1 +10%) Leissieres Express
18
18/1(+10%)
(6) Leissieres Express 18/1, Found improvement in this sphere when fourth of 15 in 2m Chepstow novice on penultimate start but failed to repeat that effort on handicap debut at Wincanton in December and others more appealing. Has mixed record and questions to answer after another break.
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|PU| (14) (200/1 -100%) Vendange
200
200/1(-100%)
(14) Vendange 200/1, Showed nothing in 5 starts under Rules and not seen since June. 13 lb out of the handicap. Has struggled in all four hurdles runs and is 13lb out of the weights on his return.
LTO Selection:
17:20 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Based on the summary, Fame and Fun Improver seems like the most likely to do well as they were a comfortable winner at Wincanton in their latest race and have plenty in hand despite carrying a 7 lb penalty. 2.75/1 (4) SONNEMOSER and 5/1 (2) JUST LOOSE CHANGE also seem like solid contenders based on their recent performances and promising starts in handicaps. Other horses such as 9/1 (9) COLDEN'S DREAM and 100/1 (14) VENDANGE have struggled in recent races and are unlikely to fare well.
In a fairly open contest, only a tentative vote can go to SONNEMOSER. A runner-up to the Dan Skelton-trained William Of York on both of his handicap starts, Dr Richard Newland's charge is fancied to gain some overdue compensation and get off the mark. The consistent Just Loose Change appeals as a likely contender, along with Fame And Fun, for all that he must shoulder a 7lb penalty for his recent Wincanton triumph.
This can go to FAME AND FUN, who posted a career best when scoring at Wincanton recently and his penalty is offset by his useful claimer's allowance. Sonnemoser and Just Loose Change should also go well.
The most striking contender is Paul Nicholls' progressive 6yo FAME AND FUN (nap), who was an easy winner at Wincanton last time.
(2) Vicki Vale 0.53/1, Taking winner on hurdles debut in November. Hasn't really progressed as expected and was too keen when failing to justify short odds at Kempton last time but still has to be considered the one to beat. Can take a strong hold but she sets a good standard and should be hard to beat.
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1
2nd (1) (1.88/1 +6%) Parikarma
1.88
1.88/1(+6%)
(1) Parikarma 1.88/1, 3-time winner on Flat who confirmed hurdles debut promise when landing a 7-runner mares' C&D novice. Ran at least as well under a penalty when second at Lingfield and should give Vicki Vale plenty to think about. C&D winner in February before a respectable second under a penalty at Lingfield; player.
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3rd (5) (16/1 -100%) Sniper Point
16
16/1(-100%)
(5) Sniper Point 16/1, Showed fairly useful form when winning a claimer at Cagner-Sur-Mer on final start for Hugo Merienn, but was easy to back and made a disappointing British debut after 9 weeks off at Wincanton. Won her final run in France but was disappointing on her British/stable debut last month.
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4th (3) (125/1 -89%) Astro Babe
125
125/1(-89%)
(3) Astro Babe 125/1, Half-sister to 3 winners but beat only one home in 2 bumpers last summer. Modest form in two bumpers last summer and she is best watched on hurdling debut.
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4
|U| (4) (33/1 +0%) Ryder's Rock
33
33/1(+0%)
(4) Ryder's Rock 33/1, Went backwards from debut when a well-held fourth in 9-runner bumper at Wincanton (15.2f, soft) 49 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Finished in midfield in two bumpers and needs a transformation on this switch to hurdling.
LTO Selection:
17:50 Taunton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Based on the summary provided, it seems that 2/1 (1) PARIKARMA is the strongest contender, with a proven track record and recent successful performance in a mares' C&D novice race. 0.67/1 (2) VICKI VALE also has potential, but has not progressed as expected and had a disappointing performance at Kempton last time. 8/1 (5) SNIPER POINT and 33/1 (4) RYDER'S ROCK both have previous disappointing performances and are untested in hurdles. 66/1 (3) ASTRO BABE has not shown promising form in previous bumpers and may not be a strong contender in her hurdling debut.
Beaten twice as an odds-on favourite this year, it would be no surprise were punters to err on the side of caution with VICKI VALE. However, the form of the races in question reads well, so Dan Skelton's mare, who sets the standard with an official rating of 119, ought to be difficult to stop. Parikarma lost nothing in defeat when finishing second under a penalty at Lingfield 66 days ago, and she appeals as the main danger. Sniper Point can chase them home.
VICKI VALE hasn't progressed as expected following her taking win on her Hereford hurdles debut in November, but she's still the one to beat on the pick of her form. Parikarma is the obvious threat.
This can go to Dan Skelton's VICKI VALE, who sets a good standard on her best form. C&D winner Parikarma is feared most.
17:50 Taunton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION
(8) Phoenix Risen 4/1, Has got his act together since the cheekpieces went on, having plenty up his sleeve when opening his account over C&D (good to soft) a fortnight ago. Hit with a 10 lb rise for that success but there could well be more to come, so he's high on the shortlist. Surged clear when landing a C&D handicap last time; up 10lb but he's a big player again.
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5
2nd (5) (8/1 +0%) Great Ocean
8
8/1(+0%)
(5) Great Ocean 8/1, Sole Rules success came over hurdles at Wincanton last January for Philip Hobbs. Easily most encouraging run for current yard when third there just over 3 weeks ago and drop back in trip looks ideal. His third at Wincanton (2m5f) was much more like it; claims if he can build on that.
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3rd (4) (7.5/1 +63%) Kingofthewest
7.5
7.5/1(+63%)
(4) Kingofthewest 7.5/1, Dual hurdles winner at Taunton and Exeter last winter. Yet to improve on those exploits in handicaps this season but didn't get the chance to show what he could do in first-time blinkers at Chepstow earlier this month (brought down at the first). Has not hit top gear this season and he needs a major revival back at this trip.
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2
4th (2) (3.5/1 +30%) Inca De Lafayette
3.5
3.5/1(+30%)
(2) Inca De Lafayette 3.5/1, French bumper scorer who made a winning British/hurdles debut over C&D last February. Has only run 3 times since and shaped as if amiss second time back at Chepstow at couple of months ago. No surprise to see the tongue tie back on. Pulled up at Chepstow last time and has questions to answer; tongue-tie reapplied.
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5th (9) (6.5/1 +7%) Clay
6.5
6.5/1(+7%)
(9) Clay 6.5/1, Fairly useful maiden on Flat for Richard Hannon and improved when third of 17 on handicap debut in this sphere at Doncaster in January. Not so good when sixth the last twice (let down by jumping most recently) but it remains early days. Inconsistent 14-race maiden who wasn't at his best last time; others preferred.
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6th (1) (4.5/1 +47%) Coolnaugh Haze
4.5
4.5/1(+47%)
(1) Coolnaugh Haze 4.5/1, Successful from 1 lb higher mark 12 months ago at Huntingdon and did all he could against a less-exposed rival after 4 months off under this pilot in that corresponding event 17 days ago. Could have a say in proceedings with that under his belt. Returned from a break with a bold bid at Huntingdon (2m) 17 days ago; respected.
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7th (6) (8/1 -60%) Universal Secret
8
8/1(-60%)
(6) Universal Secret 8/1, Belatedly got off the mark in a weak maiden hurdle at Wincanton in February and followed up back in handicap company 5 weeks later, getting the better of a drawn out battle from 2 out with a thriving favourite. Up another 4 lb and could be in the mix again. Has won at Wincanton (1m7f) in last two starts and he's open to more progress; key player.
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3
|PU| (3) (18/1 -140%) Cornicello
18
18/1(-140%)
(3) Cornicello 18/1, Fair Flat performer on the level in Germany and on the up over hurdles for this yard in the winter, easily gaining second win at Wincanton in November. Unable to justify short-priced favouritism when last seen 5 months ago and returns from a 5 lb higher mark. Dual hurdle winner who had an excuse at 2m3f in final run last year; dangerous on return.
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7
|PU| (7) (40/1 -186%) Naturally High
40
40/1(-186%)
(7) Naturally High 40/1, Dual Flat/2m hurdles winner. Off 14 months and has offered little in handicaps at Exeter and Fontwell this term. Hard to warm to. Ended 2021 with two wins but, after a long absence, he's struggled in both runs this year.
LTO Selection:
18:25 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
2.75/1 (8) PHOENIX RISEN and 5/1 (6) UNIVERSAL SECRET are likely to do well based on the summary. 2.75/1 (8) PHOENIX RISEN has shown improvement since the cheekpieces were put on and surged clear to win a C&D handicap in his last race. Despite a 10lb rise in weight, he is still considered a big player. On the other hand, 5/1 (6) UNIVERSAL SECRET has won his last two races at Wincanton and has potential for more progress.
PHOENIX RISEN came well clear of his rivals when romping to a C&D victory two weeks ago, and a subsequent 10lb rise in the handicap might not prevent Jeremy Scott's charge from following up. Universal Secret arrives in search of a hat-trick having notched up a brace of successes at Wincanton recently and he merits respect, along with Coolnaugh Haze, who finished a good second at Huntingdon last time.
PHOENIX RISEN bolted up over C&D a fortnight ago and a 10 lb rise may not be enough to prevent Jeremy Scott's charge from doubling his tally. He gets the nod over Coolnaugh Haze, who did all he could against a lesser-exposed rival at Huntingdon earlier this month and should be in the mix once again. Great Ocean rounds off the shortlist.
The vote goes to PHOENIX RISEN, who got off the mark with an emphatic win over C&D two weeks ago and is open to more progress.
(8) Little Else 3.5/1, Bumper winner at Chepstow in December 2020 and posted by far her best effort yet over hurdles when fifth of 11 in a first-time tongue strap over C&D last time. Since undergone a wind op and wouldn't be without an each-way chance if she's benefited from that procedure. Not beaten far over C&D latest and has claims if she can build on that after wind surgery.
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2nd (10) (6.5/1 +0%) Gaia Vallis
6.5
6.5/1(+0%)
(10) Gaia Vallis 6.5/1, Scored a couple of times last term and back in fair form the last twice, placed in handicaps at Stratford (2¾m, heavy) and Wincanton (19.8f, soft). Effective on good ground, too, and she's one to consider. Dual hurdle winner; has returned to some form with thirds in last two starts; in the mix.
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3rd (1) (4/1 +0%) Ma Belle Noire
4
4/1(+0%)
(1) Ma Belle Noire 4/1, Runner-up at Ludlow (21.2f, heavy) on penultimate start and followed that with a respectable third of 10 over 19f at Fontwell, despite hanging. Down 1 lb and very much of interest back up in trip here with cheekpieces enlisted. 0-7 but she has a solid record and is respected at this new trip; cheekpieces added.
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4th (15) (11/1 +67%) Rubys Reward
11
11/1(+67%)
(15) Rubys Reward 11/1, Landed a gamble for Anthony Honeyball at Fontwell this time last year but hasn't shown enough in 2 starts for new yard this season to suggest that further success is imminent. Won off 1lb higher at Fontwell (3m2f) last spring but she's not matched that form since.
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5th (3) (14/1 +13%) Kentford Mallard
14
14/1(+13%)
(3) Kentford Mallard 14/1, Successful at Southwell off a 3 lb lower mark last summer and back to that sort of level when second in a C&D handicap in February. Below par back here next time, though, and she's opposable on balance. 10yo who is not easy to predict and was laboured over C&D latest; risks attached.
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6th (17) (14/1 +13%) Hazy Dream
14
14/1(+13%)
(17) Hazy Dream 14/1, Remains a maiden following 8 attempts over hurdles and hardly shapes as though crying out for this step up in trip. Tongue strap applied. 11-race maiden who has not progressed over hurdles and others are preferred.
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7th (11) (11/1 +50%) Sindabella
11
11/1(+50%)
(11) Sindabella 11/1, Some decent efforts to her name over hurdles but has been struggling for form of late and it's easy enough to look elsewhere. Has record of 1-16 and she's been well held in last three completed starts.
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8th (16) (12/1 +40%) Universal Island
12
12/1(+40%)
(16) Universal Island 12/1, Fair efforts on first 2 starts in handicap company but she was pulled up tried in a first-time tongue strap (retained) at Wincanton when last seen in December. Hood also enlisted here. Hasn't looked entirely straightforward and was pulled up in her final run last year.
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9th (13) (33/1 +0%) Can You See Her
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33/1(+0%)
(13) Can You See Her 33/1, Placed sole start between the flags but no impact in 4 starts in this sphere to date and significant step forward needed now hooded for this handicap debut. Still early days but needs a transformation at this new trip on handicap debut; hood added.
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10th (7) (6/1 +70%) Start Point
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6/1(+70%)
(7) Start Point 6/1, Modest form at best over hurdles and while she stepped up on her poor reappearance effort when third at Wincanton last month, others make more appeal for win purposes. Shaped like a stayer when third at Wincanton and could be dangerous at this new trip.
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9
|PU| (9) (11/1 -22%) Danzini
11
11/1(-22%)
(9) Danzini 11/1, Career best when winning 7-runner handicap hurdle at Southwell (24.3f, good) last July. However. followed that with a tame effort at Worcester the following month and absent since. Flopped in her final run last summer and has something to prove after 247 days off.
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2
|PU| (2) (28/1 -75%) Makety
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28/1(-75%)
(2) Makety 28/1, Landed a Worcester handicap chase in autumn 2021 but hasn't really built on that since and she's 0-14 in this sphere. Chase winner but she's 0-14 over hurdles and it is easy to have reservations..
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4
|PU| (4) (33/1 -32%) Ballymilan
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33/1(-32%)
(4) Ballymilan 33/1, Dual 23f chase winner early last summer but she's not the most reliable and pulled up both starts since returning from a break, including back hurdling at Wincanton last time. Cheekpieces refitted. On reduced mark but she's been pulled on last two starts and needs a major revival.
LTO Selection:
19:00 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Based on the summary provided, the horse that seems most likely to do well is 6.5/1 (10) GAIA VALLIS. This is because she has won dual hurdles in the past, has returned to form with two third-place finishes in recent races, and has shown effectiveness on good ground. Other horses to consider include 4/1 (1) MA BELLE NOIRE and 6.5/1 (8) LITTLE ELSE.
HEY FRANKIE had quite a successful summer campaign over hurdles last year without winning and she returns from a 116-day break boasting strong claims in this. A mark of 88 looks feasible and she is narrowly preferred to 13-race maiden Milanese Rose and Ma Belle Noire, who is of serious interest stepped up in trip. Completing the shortlist are the likes of Gaia Vallis and Makety.
The addition of cheekpieces may help the lightly-raced MA BELLE NOIRE and she gets the nod in this open-looking handicap. Next on the list is Gaia Vallis, who has slipped to a tempting mark and her efforts in recent weeks have been more like it. Little Else is also worth a second look.
An open race in which Harry Fry's lightly raced 6yo MA BELLE NOIRE gets the vote ahead of Milanese Rose and Hey Frankie.
(1) Lounge Lizard 2.25/1, Made the frame all 6 starts over hurdles and going the right way over fences, winning 25f Catterick handicap last time by 9 lengths from Betty Baloo (won next time). First-time blinkers worn on that occasion are retained. Should remain very competitive up 9 lb. Put in a dominant display when beating a subsequent winner at Catterick; leading contender.
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2nd (6) (2.5/1 +29%) Imperial Joe
2.5
2.5/1(+29%)
(6) Imperial Joe 2.5/1, Dual C&D winner this spring, latterly by 8½ lengths a fortnight ago. An 8 lb rise demands more of him but no shock were he to find it at a venue which clearly suits. Made it 3-8 over fences with his C&D win last time; up 8lb but he's on the shortlist.
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3rd (5) (2.5/1 +62%) Haldon Hill
2.5
2.5/1(+62%)
(5) Haldon Hill 2.5/1, Thrived this spring, winning at Ffos Las (3m) and over C&D last month. Even better effort when runner-up at Exeter (3m) last month and a further 1 lb nudge is unlikely to prevent another prominent showing from this very much in-form 10-y-o. Has done well switched to staying trips this spring and should be in the mix again.
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4
4th (4) (4/1 +43%) Love Actually
4
4/1(+43%)
(4) Love Actually 4/1, Winning pointer who took well to fences with wins over C&D in December and at Kempton (3m) in February. Let down by her jumping when very disappointing at Fontwell last month but her excellent course record (also won twice over hurdles) suggests there's every chance she'll bounce straight back. Won her first two chase starts and she had an excuse on heavy last time; could bounce back.
LTO Selection:
19:35 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.
Based on the summary, 3/1 (1) LOUNGE LIZARD and 4/1 (2) AVIEWTOSEA seem to be strong contenders. 3/1 (1) LOUNGE LIZARD had a dominant display in a previous race and is favored to remain competitive even with an increase in weight. 4/1 (2) AVIEWTOSEA also has a strong record over fences and is expected to continue improving under their leading stable. 7/1 (4) LOVE ACTUALLY is also a possibility if she can bounce back from a disappointing last race, given her previous success over fences and good course record. 20/1 (7) BALLAQUANE may have some risks attached, while 7/1 (3) JET PLANE and 3.5/1 (6) IMPERIAL JOE may need to recapture their peak form.
LOUNGE LIZARD could not have been more impressive from the front at Catterick last time out and a 9lb rise could underestimate Henry Daly's charge as he looks to follow up. A winner of his last two starts over C&D, Imperial Joe can give him plenty to think about, along with the hat-trick seeking Aviewtosea. C&D winner Haldon Hill must enter calculations as well.
A few to consider in a competitive race. HALDON HILL has got on a roll this spring and might be able to make it 3 wins in his last 4 starts. Taunton-specialists Imperial Joe and Love Actually might be the pair to give him most to do but this is a contest where it's posible to make a case for most of the runners.
Top of the list is Henry Daly's unexposed chaser LOUNGE LIZARD, who came good with his dominant display at Catterick last time.
(10) Tom O'Roughley 16/1, Left below-par efforts behind when opening his account from 3 lb out of the weights at Worcester in September, leading from 4 out. However, produced a laboured display there following month and off since. Inconsistent type and it is hard to know what to expect back from 203 days off; risky.
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1st (9) (4/1 +84%) School For Scandal
4
4/1(+84%)
(9) School For Scandal 4/1, Yet to win and pulled up last 2 starts. Easy to look elsewhere. Two good efforts this year but he's been pulled up last twice and is now 0-13 under rules.
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2
2nd (2) (3.33/1 +58%) Lady Wilberry
3.33
3.33/1(+58%)
(2) Lady Wilberry 3.33/1, Maiden over hurdles but often there or thereabouts. Just a low-key start over fences at Wincanton last month. Tongue strap on 1st time. 12-race maiden who was a well-held fourth of five on her chase debut (2m4f) last time.
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1
3rd (1) (6.5/1 -63%) Dindin
6.5
6.5/1(-63%)
(1) Dindin 6.5/1, Has had a busy season and resumed winning ways in a race that panned out well for him at Wincanton (20f) last month. Good second at Plumpton since and should give another decent account. Won at Wincanton last month and he went close at Plumpton last time; respected.
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7
4th (7) (1.25/1 +29%) Hard Frost
1.25
1.25/1(+29%)
(7) Hard Frost 1.25/1, Bred for chasing and duly improved on his hurdles form when just failing at Market Rasen (17.2f) and Wincanton (20f). Can make it third-time lucky in this sphere. Ten-race maiden but he's gone very close switched to chasing in last two runs; big player.
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5th (8) (18/1 -80%) Scrumpy Boy
18
18/1(-80%)
(8) Scrumpy Boy 18/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time when finally getting off the mark in 8-runner handicap chase at Newton Abbot a year ago. However, pulled up there following month and off since. Flopped at Newton Abbot last May and has not been seen since; stablemate of Lady Wilberry.
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5
|PU| (5) (18/1 -29%) O'faolains Lad
18
18/1(-29%)
(5) O'faolains Lad 18/1, Raced only 7 times under Rules, winning back-to-back handicap chases (at up to 26f) in autumn of 2021. Got no further than the third on first run since here earlier this month and soon brushed aside at Wincanton 3 days later. Difficult to assess at present. Won two staying handicaps in the autumn but has failed to complete in both runs this year.
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4
|PU| (4) (33/1 +0%) Ho Que Oui
33
33/1(+0%)
(4) Ho Que Oui 33/1, Fair hurdler in France and produced her best effort for this yard when scoring over fences at Ffos Las in October. Disappointing since, though, markedly so the last twice. Won at Ffos Las in October but she's struggled since and needs to turn things around.
LTO Selection:
20:10 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 22f Race Class Flow
The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.
Based solely on the summary, it appears that 4/1 (1) DINDIN and 1.75/1 (7) HARD FROST are the most likely contenders, as they have both had recent success and have shown improvement in their chase form. 8/1 (6) COBRA COMMANDER may also be a contender, as he has shown previous form at the course and has recently stopped a decline in performance. It is unlikely that 7.5/1 (3) ELECTRIC ANNIE, 8/1 (2) LADY WILBERRY, 10/1 (8) SCRUMPY BOY, 14/1 (5) O'FAOLAINS LAD, 16/1 (10) TOM O'ROUGHLEY, or 25/1 (9) SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL will do well in this particular race. 33/1 (4) HO QUE OUI may have potential, but needs to turn things around after recent disappointing performances.
Denied by the narrowest of margins on his last two starts in this sphere, HARD FROST can gain compensation with the step up in trip expected to suit. The consistent Dindin is a major contender on what he's shown in recent starts, while Lady Wilberry is bound to improve on her chase debut effort at Wincanton last month when she was sent off favourite.
HARD FROST has gone down only by a whisker on both his starts over fences and surely would have opened his account had he been fluent over the last at Wincanton 3 weeks ago. He's fancied to make amends at the main expense of Dindin and Cobra Commander.
Top of the list is HARD FROST, who has gone very close switched to chasing in his last two runs. Dindin is the main danger.
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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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