Taunton Races & Results 1 Thursday 11th December 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Taunton Races & Results Tomform Thursday 11th December 2025

There were 37 Races on Thursday 11th December 2025 across 5 meetings. There was 7 races at Newcastle, 8 races at Punchestown, 7 races at Warwick, 7 races at Taunton, 8 races at Chelmsford City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Thursday 11th December 2025

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

12:35 Taunton (Class 4) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (2/1 +20%) Apollon Forlonge	2 2/1(+20%)	(1) Apollon Forlonge 2/1, Showed up well for a long way when third, beaten 6l, in a juvenile hurdle at Exeter on debut. Effective at 2m, acts on good to soft, and should improve slightly with that experience. Only four ran when third at Exeter but showed enough to seriously consider here.
2	4 2nd (4) (13/8 -8%) No Boundaries	1.625 13/8(-8%)	(4) No Boundaries 13/8, Travelled well on a promising debut when fourth, beaten 3 1/2l, in a juvenile bumper at Exeter. Trainer in form and returns after a short break; represents value on overall form. Not beaten far in an Exeter bumper and the winner has impressed since then.
3	3 3rd (3) (9/4 +32%) Navarau	2.25 9/4(+32%)	(3) Navarau 9/4, 62,000 euros breeze-up purchase by Goliath Du Berlais; bred to handle any ease in the ground; worth following in the betting. The only runner without experience but would be interesting if there's money about for him.
4	2 4th (2) (28/1 -12%) Darlson	28 28/1(-12%)	(2) Darlson 28/1, Outpaced and modest on debut, well beaten in a juvenile bumper at Huntingdon on his only start. Has a lot to find. Only 11-1 for a Huntingdon bumper (good to soft) but never emerged from the rear.
5th	6 5th (6) (80/1 -100%) Knowstone	80 80/1(-100%)	(6) Knowstone 80/1, Outpaced and modest on debut when well beaten in a mares' hurdle at Leicester on her only start. May appreciate a trip beyond 2m in time. 20-1 and trailed home a well-beaten last on soft ground at Leicester only 11 days ago.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (18/1 -227%) Detroit Bay	18 18/1(-227%)	(5) Detroit Bay 18/1, Promising debut, just tiring late on when fourth, beaten 5l, in a juvenile bumper at Wincanton. A contender. Posted a modest RPR of 73 when beaten 5l in a bumper at Wincanton (good).

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12:35 Taunton (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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There was a good word for El Fabiolo's half-brother NO BOUNDARIES on his introduction at Exeter and although he could only manage fourth behind a stable companion who has won again since, there was enough encouragement in the display to warrant him a second chance. Apollon Forlonge made a decent start to his career at the same circuit, but Navarau cost 62,000 euros and David Pipe's newcomer is feared more.

Although he failed favourite backers in his bumper, El Fabiolo's half-brother NO BOUNDARIES shaped with a nice bit of promise.

12:35 Taunton (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:05 Taunton (Class 4) 16f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (11/4 +17%) Knock Off Soxs	2.75 11/4(+17%)	(6) Knock Off Soxs 11/4, Promising debut after a wind operation when second, beaten 4l in a novice hurdle here last time; trainer in form; second run after wind op; effective at 2m on good ground; a nice recruit to hurdles who can win soon. Recently runner-up over C&D and RPRs give him every chance in this company.
2	3 2nd (3) (9/1 +0%) Guardami Ancora	9 9/1(+0%)	(3) Guardami Ancora 9/1, Improved from debut when second, beaten 8 1/2l in a novice hurdle at Hereford last time; effective at 2m on good ground; needs to progress again. Questionable what he achieved when no match for a short-priced favourite at Hereford.
3	12 3rd (12) (1/1 +50%) Stanners Glen	1 1/1(+50%)	(12) Stanners Glen 1/1, Promising bumper debut when winning at Tipperary by 3l last time; tongue-tie fitted for the first time; needs to improve again. Point/bumper winner in Ireland and joined these connections for £78,000.
4	5 4th (5) (4/1 -113%) Is This For Real	4 4/1(-113%)	(5) Is This For Real 4/1, Promising debut, just tiring late back from a layoff when fourth, beaten 13l in a Market Rasen maiden hurdle last time; effective at 2m on good to soft; should improve over hurdles. Point/bumper winner; only fourth on hurdling debut but that race may have brought him on.
5th	10 5th (10) (50/1 -79%) Ribba Hill	50 50/1(-79%)	(10) Ribba Hill 50/1, Green and never threatened but showed minor promise in a hot race on debut, finishing down the field in a Cheltenham maiden hurdle last time; effective at 2m; could improve down in grade. 1m4f Flat winner; 500-1 for hurdling debut at Cheltenham and performed accordingly.
6th	14 6th (14) (66/1 +0%) Lydeard Girl	66 66/1(+0%)	(14) Lydeard Girl 66/1, Green and outpaced when never threatening, finishing well held in a novice hurdle here last time; trainer in form; acts on good ground; one for the future. Has poor claims on what she's shown so far; behind Knock Off Soxs here two weeks ago.
7th	1 7th (1) (33/1 +84%) Bye Bye Salam	33 33/1(+84%)	(1) Bye Bye Salam 33/1, Ran to form when beaten 10l in a handicap at Bath last time; poor on the flat and has plenty to find here on hurdle debut. Modest Flat maiden at up to 2m1f; unlikely to be winning this.
8th	8 8th (8) (22/1 -83%) Morradi	22 22/1(-83%)	(8) Morradi 22/1, Ran to form when second, beaten 2l in a conditions race at Deauville last time; returns from a long layoff and has a bit to find. 1m/1m3f winner in Sweden and later had placed form on the Flat in France.
9th	11 9th (11) (33/1 +34%) Run Away Joe	33 33/1(+34%)	(11) Run Away Joe 33/1, Unseated in a maiden hurdle at Ludlow last time; well fancied for his sole bumper start and likely to show more over hurdles, possibly over further. Ran well but was on the retreat when unseating at Ludlow; there should be better to come.
10th	13 10th (13) (66/1 -100%) Walk In The West	66 66/1(-100%)	(13) Walk In The West 66/1, Needed the run on bumper debut when down the field in a novice hurdle at Exeter most recently; effective at 2m; has plenty to prove over hurdles. Cost 80,000euros but it's been a very quiet start under rules.
11th	7 11th (7) (150/1 -971%) Marhaba Million	150 150/1(-971%)	(7) Marhaba Million 150/1, Outpaced and never threatened when down the field in a handicap at Kempton most recently; tongue-tie applied for the first time; returning from a break; difficult to fancy. Unconvincing Flat profile and up against it tackling hurdles for the first time.
12th	4 12th (4) (250/1 -25%) Hannibal Bogan	250 250/1(-25%)	(4) Hannibal Bogan 250/1, Green and poor on hurdle debut when well beaten in a novice at Exeter on only start; effective at 2m; likely to need more time. 400-1 and beaten nearly 30l in a 2m novice on good to soft at Exeter.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (125/1 -56%) Enzos Angel	125 125/1(-56%)	(2) Enzos Angel 125/1, Found little when beaten 9l in a handicap at Southwell last time; dual flat winner is difficult to fancy on hurdle debut. Limited dual winner on the Flat and readily opposed on this switch to hurdling.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (200/1 -203%) Professor Peppy	200 200/1(-203%)	(9) Professor Peppy 200/1, Outpaced and modest on debut when well beaten in a bumper at Chepstow on only start; faces a stiff task. Tailed off in a Chepstow bumper and he was weak in the betting at 40-1.

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13:05 Taunton (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Harry Fry went to 78,000 pounds to snap up Stanners Glen after the point-to-point winner made a successful debut under Rules in a Tipperary bumper. He could be a decent prospect, but MORRADI showed Flat ability on the continent and David Pipe's new recruit might have a touch more speed. Is This For Real has hurdling experience on his side, although he does need to step forward from that Market Rasen fourth. Knock Off Soxs is another to consider.

The 5yo IS THIS FOR REAL has shown he can win races and his fourth on hurdling debut came against respected opposition.

13:05 Taunton (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:35 Taunton (Class 5) 16f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (11/8 +59%) Premier	1.375 11/8(+59%)	(7) Premier 11/8, Had too much to do on handicap debut when third, beaten 7l, in a handicap hurdle at Plumpton last time. Usually held up; effective at 2m on good ground. The mark looks lenient and he can improve under a more positive ride. Third on last month's Plumpton handicap hurdle debut (2m, good); respected..
2	1 2nd (1) (22/1 -120%) Appleshaw	22 22/1(-120%)	(1) Appleshaw 22/1, Needed the run after a wind operation and was outpaced when well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Uttoxeter. This is her second start since surgery; effective over 2¼m on good ground, with bumper form franked. May appreciate further. No uplift latest following wind surgery; first venture outside mares-only company..
3	8 3rd (8) (16/1 +0%) Exactly Right	16 16/1(+0%)	(8) Exactly Right 16/1, Ran to form when stepped up in trip, finishing 20l third in a juvenile hurdle at Fontwell last time. Effective up to 2m2f and acts on good to soft. Promising over hurdles judged on flat form and looks a strong stayer. Gently regressive RPRs in Fontwell juvenile hurdles; low-grade handicaps should help..
4	5 4th (5) (12/1 -71%) Gms Prince	12 12/1(-71%)	(5) Gms Prince 12/1, Won by 3l off 81 at Market Rasen two runs ago and ran to form when third, beaten 1¼l off 87, last time. Usually held up; effective from 2m to 2¼m on good ground. In form but tends to save his best for Market Rasen. Market Rasen winner off 9lb lower in September (2m3f, good); vulnerable to improvers..
5th	4 5th (4) (9/1 +25%) St Lukes Chelsea	9 9/1(+25%)	(4) St Lukes Chelsea 9/1, Outpaced and left with too much to do when beaten 5l in a handicap hurdle at Wincanton last time. Effective at 2m and acts on soft and good ground, though not one to rely on building on that latest effort. Just over 1l behind Freddie Fleetfoot at Wincanton; appears to be coming to the boil..
6th	6 6th (6) (9/2 +55%) Rukaana	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(6) Rukaana 9/2, Ran to form when second, beaten 5l, in a handicap at Southwell last time; touch unlucky in this sphere in spring and looks a threat if in the same form here. Ahead of Gms Prince in May; has been ticking over nicely on the Flat latterly..
7th	9 7th (9) (9/1 +73%) Nobody Told Me	9 9/1(+73%)	(9) Nobody Told Me 9/1, Made too many errors and had too much to do when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Chepstow last time. Effective from 12f to 14f with give in the ground; the mark looks fair and he could build on that run. Running big race before unseating here in February; further and/or softer would suit..
8th	14 8th (14) (11/1 +8%) Freddie Fleetfoot	11 11/1(+8%)	(14) Freddie Fleetfoot 11/1, Ran to form when beaten 4l off 73 at Wincanton last time. Effective at 2m and acts on soft and good ground. Still a maiden but in consistent recent form. Beat two of these at Wincanton latest; twice second around here in 2023-24 (one C&D)..
9th	13 9th (13) (50/1 -79%) Galactic Glow	50 50/1(-79%)	(13) Galactic Glow 50/1, Ran poorly when comfortably held in a handicap at Wolverhampton last time. Effective at 10f and suited by fast ground. Generally consistent in both codes. 0-13 over hurdles but has a C&D record on good or quicker of 3424; place claims therefore..
10th	12 10th (12) (40/1 +20%) Absolut Grey	40 40/1(+20%)	(12) Absolut Grey 40/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Chepstow last time. Showed minor promise in points at 2½m but is yet to show anything under rules. No form at all since April's near-miss in a point (2m4f); wind has been operated on..
11th	2 11th (2) (22/1 -214%) Getarose	22 22/1(-214%)	(2) Getarose 22/1, Ran to form when second, beaten 13l, in a maiden hurdle at Hereford last time. Related to useful performers up to 2m4f and with her latest run franked, she's a strong contender. Ran into a potentially useful one at Hereford latest; handed a tough opening mark..
12th	11 12th (11) (11/1 +21%) Offiah's Boy	11 11/1(+21%)	(11) Offiah's Boy 11/1, Stopped quickly and was well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Wincanton last time. Effective from 8f to 11f and relishes fast ground. Enjoyed a productive summer on the Flat but has yet to show form over hurdles. Four wins on Flat this summer; needs to settle better than last time over hurdles..
10	10 \|PU\| (10) (28/1 +30%) D'gesteevo	28 28/1(+30%)	(10) D'gesteevo 28/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Windsor last time; should prove effective around 2m4f but has plenty to prove at present. Mark finally looks more realistic; still risky following non-completions last three runs..

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13:35 Taunton (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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PREMIER was a disappointing even-money favourite when only third on his handicap hurdle debut at Plumpton, but he will improve as he picks up experience and can put the record straight now encountering more testing conditions. Getarose steps outside of maiden company and an initial rating of 97 definitely seems workable. Exactly Right is another going handicapping for the first time off a nice mark, with Gms Prince and Rukaana a couple more to consider.

Thankyouandplease won stylishly yesterday. Value for closer last time and edging down the weights, ST LUKES CHELSEA gets the vote.

13:35 Taunton (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:05 Taunton (Class 4) 23f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (4/1 +50%) Kap Vert	4 4/1(+50%)	(1) Kap Vert 4/1, Outpaced and below form but did see out the longer trip when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Cheltenham last time; unexposed over staying trips; more to come over fences; big player. Winning hurdler; dam was a Listed winner over fences, so this could be more his game.
2	8 2nd (8) (5/1 -25%) Bertie Wooster	5 5/1(-25%)	(8) Bertie Wooster 5/1, Back to form when beaten a neck off 97 here last time; trainer in form; effective from 2 1/2m to 3m and acts on any ground; unreliable maiden over fences. Only just missed out in the new tongue-tie here 14 days ago; good chance with a repeat.
3	7 3rd (7) (5/2 +72%) The Magus	2.5 5/2(+72%)	(7) The Magus 5/2, Outpaced but returned to form on chase debut when 15l third in a handicap chase at Hereford last time; effective at 2 1/2m on good ground and may improve for further over fences. 15l third on his chase debut and his jumping could be sharper here.
4	4 4th (4) (18/1 -112%) Lahinch Wave	18 18/1(-112%)	(4) Lahinch Wave 18/1, Outpaced and never threatened when fourth beaten 23l in a handicap chase at Huntingdon last time; cheekpieces first time; stays 3m and acts on good ground; well handicapped on hurdle form and can do better if ridden more positively. Best of three chase runs was the first; could revive with cheekpieces added.
3	3 \|F\| (3) (4/1 +20%) Smugglers Haven	4 4/1(+20%)	(3) Smugglers Haven 4/1, Well treated off an unchanged mark, jumped boldly and improved up in trip to land a handicap by 1l off 115 at Cheltenham last time; enjoys making the running and effective over 3m on good ground; a progressive solid jumper who should go close again. A willing winner at Cheltenham last time and has clear claims off just a 2lb higher mark.
2	2 \|F\| (2) (7/2 -27%) Below The Radar	3.5 7/2(-27%)	(2) Below The Radar 7/2, Travelled well and ran to form before flattening out late when 9l third in a handicap hurdle at Kempton on latest run; point form suggests there will be more to come in this sphere; in the mix. Capable hurdler and there could be improvement in him over fences.
5	5 \|U\| (5) (50/1 -669%) Of Course You Can	50 50/1(-669%)	(5) Of Course You Can 50/1, Scored by 1/2l off 100 at Ludlow on her penultimate start; outpaced and below form off a revised mark when sixth beaten 55l off 104 last time; open to marked improvement now chasing but needs it. Dual hurdle winner but poor last time; it's hard to be confident on this chase debut.

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14:05 Taunton (Class 4) 23f Race Class Flow

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Smugglers Haven will have her supporters and rightly so given she ended a run of second-placed efforts when scoring last time out at Cheltenham. She makes plenty of appeal, as does Below The Radar, but BERTIE WOOSTER gets in at the bottom of the weights and could be the way to go. If building on his latest neck second over track and trip, Joe Tizzard's gelding would have a great chance.

Cheltenham winner SMUGGLERS HAVEN (nap) remains on a competitive despite his solid start over fences. Bertie Wooster is next best.

14:05 Taunton (Class 4) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:35 Taunton (Class 3) 19f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	8 1st (8) (12/1 +40%) Celtic Art	12 12/1(+40%)	(8) Celtic Art 12/1, Made too much use of when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Newbury last time; effective over 2m and acts on soft or good to soft ground; unreliable with stamina concerns. Won off 2lb higher at Newbury in February but he's been disappointing since; passed over.
2	6 2nd (6) (9/1 +25%) American Sniper	9 9/1(+25%)	(6) American Sniper 9/1, Ran to form when 16l third in a handicap hurdle at Plumpton on latest start; effective at 2 1/2–3m; a useful handicap hurdler back on his last winning mark. On last winning mark but he's been well held last two starts; needs to get back on track.
3	11 3rd (11) (6/1 +63%) Call Me Legend	6 6/1(+63%)	(11) Call Me Legend 6/1, Ran to form when fourth, beaten 14l, in a handicap hurdle at Chepstow last time; effective over 2–2 1/2m and acts on good to soft or good ground; in form. Still unexposed over hurdles but he needs improvement back on forecast quicker ground.
4	12 4th (12) (5/1 +50%) Him Malaya	5 5/1(+50%)	(12) Him Malaya 5/1, Won this last year; returned to form up in trip but looked to need a slightly stiffer test when 7 1/2l third in a handicap hurdle here last time; effective over 2–2 1/2m, acts on good ground and generally consistent. Won this last year and an eyecatching third behind Melton Mossy here latest; respected.
5th	5 5th (5) (9/2 -100%) Just A Rose	4.5 9/2(-100%)	(5) Just A Rose 9/2, Stable won this last year; pulled up in the Ryanair Mares' Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) at Cheltenham last time; returning from a long layoff; effective at 2 1/2m and acts on good to soft; highly tried as a novice and well treated on debut win, can bounce back up in trip off lenient opening mark. Unexposed mare with form figures of 11P; needs a close look back from wind surgery.
6th	10 6th (10) (4/1 +56%) High Fibre	4 4/1(+56%)	(10) High Fibre 4/1, Outpaced but ran to form when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Windsor last time; effective over 2–2 1/2m; a threat now stepped back up in trip. Hurdle record is 1-10 and he needs to find more back up in trip.
7th	9 7th (9) (7/2 +36%) Melton Mossy	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(9) Melton Mossy 7/2, Travelled strongly and won readily when returning to form to land a handicap by 4l off 104 here last time; effective at 2 1/2–3m; in form but a revised mark asks for more. Refused to race at Ludlow but he won in good style over C&D last time; respected up 7lb.
8th	2 8th (2) (40/1 -150%) Secret Trix	40 40/1(-150%)	(2) Secret Trix 40/1, Bit below par on hurdles return when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Market Rasen last time; prefers 3m and should come on for that run; generally consistent over hurdles and fences. All wins have been over further and he was well held back over hurdles two weeks ago.
9th	4 9th (4) (16/1 -78%) Sixty Plus	16 16/1(-78%)	(4) Sixty Plus 16/1, Made too much use of when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Kempton last time; in good form prior, enjoys forcing the pace and is effective at 2 1/2m; progressive until latest and handicapper may now be in control. Four front-running wins for James Owen but his winning streak came to an end at Kempton.
10th	1 10th (1) (12/1 -33%) Ooh Betty	12 12/1(-33%)	(1) Ooh Betty 12/1, Needed the run when finishing down the field in a handicap hurdle at Ascot last time; trainer in form and effective over 2m. Five-time hurdle winner but disappointing last two starts; needs to get back near her best.
11th	7 11th (7) (66/1 -65%) Doctor Glide	66 66/1(-65%)	(7) Doctor Glide 66/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Fontwell last time; effective over 2m; an unreliable maiden in Ireland with plenty to prove for his new yard. Ex-Irish maiden who has been pulled up in last two starts and needs a major revival.

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14:35 Taunton (Class 3) 19f Race Class Flow

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MELTON MOSSY refused to race at Ludlow so comes with risk attached, but either side of that he produced a solid second at Ffos Las and won last time out over C&D. James Bowen is a positive jockey booking and Evan Williams' gelding gets the nod ahead of Just A Rose, who was deemed good enough for the Grade 2 Mares' Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham in March. Anyharminasking is noted too.

6yo MELTON MOSSY resumed his progress with a comfortable win over C&D two weeks ago and he gets the vote ahead of Him Malaya.

14:35 Taunton (Class 3) 19f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:05 Taunton (Class 5) 18f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (7/2 -27%) Chief O'hara	3.5 7/2(-27%)	(6) Chief O'hara 7/2, Improved for the step up in trip when landing a handicap by 5 1/2l off 78 here last time. Effective around 2 1/4m and acts on a sound surface. Could have a bit more to offer now that he has got his head in front. Recent C&D winner and a 7lb rise would be manageable if he's not flattered by that.
2	7 2nd (7) (11/1 -69%) Inchagoill Lady	11 11/1(-69%)	(7) Inchagoill Lady 11/1, Ran to form when finishing second, beaten 10l, in a handicap hurdle at Hereford last time. Has a bit to find back over fences where she is yet to convince. 10l second at Hereford; needs more and this drop in trip doesn't look a positive..
3	1 3rd (1) (16/1 -78%) Chestnut Pete	16 16/1(-78%)	(1) Chestnut Pete 16/1, Returned to form when finishing 6 1/2l third in a handicap chase at Hereford on his most recent start. Best at 2m and suited by good ground. Not the most reliable but is only 1lb above his last winning mark. Not running at all badly but 1-27 overall and might be vulnerable once more.
4	3 4th (3) (13/2 +46%) Merry Monty	6.5 13/2(+46%)	(3) Merry Monty 13/2, Did plenty early and set it up for a closer when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Uttoxeter last time. Had been in good form beforehand, effective from 2 1/4m to 2 1/2m, and was progressing until that latest run. Back here, and given the promise of penultimate effort, he's dangerous to dismiss.
5th	10 5th (10) (7/2 +42%) Palawan Du Mazet	3.5 7/2(+42%)	(10) Palawan Du Mazet 7/2, Well handicapped on hurdle form and back to form on chase debut when landing a handicap by 2 1/4l off 78 here last time. Returning from a long layoff, effective from 2 1/4m to 2 1/2m. Well treated on his spring win and a big player if fit. Disqualified after winning here in February (soft); same mark for this but absent since.
6th	2 6th (2) (50/1 -52%) Glajou	50 50/1(-52%)	(2) Glajou 50/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Southwell last time. Effective between 2m and 2 1/2m but has been in modest form since returning from a layoff. Ran well in July after a long absence but little to shout about since.
7th	5 7th (5) (9/2 +63%) Owl Of Athens	4.5 9/2(+63%)	(5) Owl Of Athens 9/2, Outpaced and appeared unsuited by the drop in trip when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Ffos Las last time. Had been in good form previously, effective at 2 1/2m, and may need an even longer distance. Sticky jumping had him on the back foot early when beaten 24l on chase debut at Ffos Las.
9	9 \|U\| (9) (22/1 -340%) Mcgrath From Clune	22 22/1(-340%)	(9) Mcgrath From Clune 22/1, Won by 6l off 69 at Hereford on his penultimate start and ran to form when second, beaten 3l off 76, last time. Effective at 2m and acts on good ground. In form and remains well treated on his old Irish efforts. Beaten off a lower mark last time but arrives in form and should give his running.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (40/1 -82%) Fox Wallace	40 40/1(-82%)	(8) Fox Wallace 40/1, Stopped quickly and needed the run when comfortably held in a handicap chase here last time. Effective around 2m and acts on good ground, but her form has been going the wrong way. Running well in the summer but twice well below that level after wind surgery.

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15:05 Taunton (Class 5) 18f Race Class Flow

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CHIEF O'HARA is one of two C&D winners in here and was really impressive in achieving that last time. There should be more to come from him over fences and it's going to take a big performance to deny him another victory. McGrath From Clune won at Hereford and then produced another solid effort in defeat at Newcastle, so heads the list of dangers from Chestnut Pete.

An open handicap. CHIEF O'HARA took a sizeable step forward here two weeks ago and he's unexposed.

15:05 Taunton (Class 5) 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:35 Taunton (Class 5) 23f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (9/2 +50%) Alright Dai	4.5 9/2(+50%)	(5) Alright Dai 9/2, Unseated rider in a handicap hurdle at Wincanton last time; effective around 2½m and looks well treated off an unchanged mark. About to get back on track when unseating last month; staying prowess untested to date..
2	3 2nd (3) (22/1 +45%) Colonial Empire	22 22/1(+45%)	(3) Colonial Empire 22/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle at Ffos Las last time; best at about 2m, acts on good and good to soft ground; currently out of form. Struggled since January's fair comeback; mistakes latest but first-time visor is retained..
3	8 3rd (8) (25/1 -79%) Brave Move	25 25/1(-79%)	(8) Brave Move 25/1, Raced a bit too freely when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Doncaster last time; effective around 2m, acts on good and good to soft ground, needs to bounce back. Yet to finish a race strongly enough to suggest this step up in trip is now the way to go..
4	10 4th (10) (5/2 +44%) Square Du Roule	2.5 5/2(+44%)	(10) Square Du Roule 5/2, Ran to form when landing a handicap by 1l off 80 at Exeter last time; effective between 2m2f and 2m4f, in good form and may have more to offer after that success. Beat Ask Her Out under masterful kid-gloves Cobden ride; 2lb worse off with that one..
5th	6 5th (6) (40/1 +0%) Only Gossip	40 40/1(+0%)	(6) Only Gossip 40/1, Needed the run when comfortably held in a novice hurdle at Exeter last time; effective around 2m5f, acts on heavy ground, though inconsistent in a short career. Minor promise twice last winter but could use a little more assistance from the assessor..
6th	1 6th (1) (25/1 +24%) Cooleenymore	25 25/1(+24%)	(1) Cooleenymore 25/1, Outpaced and never threatened when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Ffos Las last time; effective around 3m and acts on any ground, though has been inconsistent this year. Ground, trip and course type are all fine, but yet to win outside mares-only company..
7th	15 7th (15) (3/1 -9%) Hardy Buck	3 3/1(-9%)	(15) Hardy Buck 3/1, Travelled well and returned to form up in trip when landing a handicap by 7l off 72 at Exeter last time; effective at 3m and may remain well treated on his best form. Breakthrough win off much reduced mark on last week's stable bow; 7lb well in after that..
8th	7 8th (7) (14/1 -133%) Knightsbridge	14 14/1(-133%)	(7) Knightsbridge 14/1, Ran to form in first-time cheekpieces when beaten 1¼l off 90 at Hereford last time; effective up to 3m1f, acts on good ground, fairly treated and in form. Flattered by proximity at Hereford latest and return to stayers' trip makes total sense..
9th	12 9th (12) (66/1 -32%) I Love You Sivola	66 66/1(-32%)	(12) I Love You Sivola 66/1, Needed the run when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Exeter last time; effective around 3m but has regressed since moving from France. 2m3f French chase win on heavy; doubtful that conditions will be slow enough today..
10th	14 10th (14) (7/1 +36%) Matchadam	7 7/1(+36%)	(14) Matchadam 7/1, Green and made mistakes when fourth, beaten 8l, in a handicap hurdle at Ludlow last time; second run after wind surgery; effective around 2½m, acts on good ground, and may benefit from the step up in trip. Needs to jump better late on than at Ludlow latest; may have more to offer as a stayer..
11th	13 11th (13) (7/1 +42%) Ask Her Out	7 7/1(+42%)	(13) Ask Her Out 7/1, Ran to form when beaten 1¼l off 73 at Exeter last time; effective around 2m4f, acts on good to soft ground, and remains in form since returning to action. 2lb pull at the weights with Exeter conqueror Square Du Roule; probable stayer of 3m..
12th	9 12th (9) (33/1 -500%) Elusive Knight	33 33/1(-500%)	(9) Elusive Knight 33/1, Improved when allowed an easy lead, finishing fourth beaten 21l in a maiden hurdle at Ffos Las last time; acts on good ground and may be well treated for this opening mark, likely to appreciate the longer trip. Ungenerous initial mark but stayers' trip should suit this point winner; James Bowen up..
13th	2 13th (2) (40/1 -186%) Iamcelestialgift	40 40/1(-186%)	(2) Iamcelestialgift 40/1, Needed the run when fourth, beaten 23l, in a novice hurdle at Uttoxeter last time; returns from a short break, effective around 2½m, but earlier form has taken knocks and needs more now handicapping. Didn't convince over this trip latest; yet to encounter a field anywhere near this big..
14th	4 14th (4) (28/1 -100%) Summerleaze	28 28/1(-100%)	(4) Summerleaze 28/1, Returned to form down in grade when second, beaten 5½l, in a handicap hurdle here last time; effective between 2m4f and 3m, acts on soft and good ground, and needs to build on that revival. C&D second last month but safely held; place rather than win claims once more..
15th	11 15th (11) (66/1 -100%) The Longest Day	66 66/1(-100%)	(11) The Longest Day 66/1, Unseated rider in a handicap hurdle at Newcastle last time as saddle slipped; effective from 2m2f to 3m but inconsistent overall. Trip, track and mark are all fine; may prefer rain to stay away (both wins on good)..
16th	16 16th (16) (100/1 -25%) Joker Jack	100 100/1(-25%)	(16) Joker Jack 100/1, Pulled up in a handicap hurdle here last time after a long absence; effective around 2m, acts on good to soft ground, but has yet to show any real ability. Struggled during a light 2024-25 campaign; not sure this longer trip rates a plus..

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15:35 Taunton (Class 5) 23f Race Class Flow

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SQUARE DU ROULE arrives here in good nick and looks the safe play in a trappy handicap hurdle for punters to solve. He was back to form when second at Plumpton and went one better at Exeter last time, and is worth sticking with while he's evidently on good terms with himself. Hardy Buck was impressive when scoring at Exeter last week and heads the list of dangers from Knightsbridge.

The longer trip and booking of James Bowen can help ELUSIVE KNIGHT improve past Exeter scorers Square Du Roule and Hardy Buck.

15:35 Taunton (Class 5) 23f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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