Taunton Race 1 - Foresters Garden Buildings Novices' Hurdle (Gbb Race)
FRENCH SHIP (1) caught the eye securing a 2.25L win attempting a 3800m maiden hurdle at Chepstow prior to a decent Newbury novices hurdle fourth over 4200m where the winner has won a G1 since boosting form. Leading contender. THE FINAL WORD (11) represents a top yard. Ran below market confidence when seventh contesting a 3200m Chepstow jumpers flat race during October. Improvement expected. THISTLE BE THE ONE (12) produced a 7.5L second in a 3200m novices hurdle here. Makes for appeal. GEORGE HENRY (4) posted a creditable fifth tackling a 4000m novices hurdle at Wincanton. Holds claims.
Jockey: M G Nolan
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Impressive in recent runs. Freshened for 39 days. Last run finished fourth in a small field at Newbury 4yo+ HDLE (C3) on November 30 over 4100m, 5.5 len behind The New Lion carrying 72kg at $5. Run before won by 2.25 len Chepstow 4yo+ MHDLE (C4) on November 6 over 3900m defeating Let It Rain with 71kg at $2.10 in a hurdle. Ideally placed to bounce back to the winner's stall.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 30/11/2024 | 24 | HDLE 4U | $27,230.00 | Newbury | 4123m | Good Soft | Micheal Nolan | 72kg | 5:06.50 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/11 | 06/11/2024 | 26 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Soft | Micheal Nolan | 71kg | 4:56.91 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/11 | 11/10/2024 | 153 | HDLE 4U | $16,330.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Micheal Nolan | 69.5kg | 4:00.21 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $4.33 |
| 1/11 | 11/05/2024 | 30 | HUNT FLAT 4U | $18,450.00 | Haydock Park | 3149m | Good Soft | Micheal Nolan | 70kg | 3:39.26 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/8 | 11/04/2024 | 62 | MFLAT 46 | $9,070.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Soft | M G Nolan | 68kg | 4:04.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/9 | 09/02/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $9,070.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Soft | M G Nolan | 67.5kg | 4:04.30 | - | 0 |
| 22.5L | $10.00 |
Jockey: Charlie Deutsch
Weight: 72kgs
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Having third race start. When unwanted in the market at debut, didn't finish the race at Chepstow 4yo+ MHDLE HUNT (C4) on November 6 over 3200m. Last start ran last at this track 4yo+ WFA HDLE (C4) on December 30 over 3800m, 113 len behind U Cant Be Serious carrying 70kg at $201. Prepared to overlook on latest.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 30/12/2024 | 54 | WFA HDLE 4U | $16,790.00 | Taunton | 3823m | Good Soft | Nick Scholfield | 70kg | 4:44.98 | - | 0 |
| 113.3L | $201.00 |
| 99/10 | 06/11/2024 | - | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $13,980.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Charlie Hammond | 71.5kg | 4:05.83 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $151.00 |
Jockey: Bryan Carver
Weight: 72kgs
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Five-year-old gelding who is first race starter by Shirocco out of Chicago Vic. Might just need this run but watch the market.
Jockey: Freddie Gingell
Weight: 72kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming finished sixth of 13 starters at Exeter 4-6yo WFA HDLE HUNT (C4) on December 6 over 3360m, slow track; 7 len behind Kap Vert carrying 70kg at $19. Second run from a spell finished fifth of 13 runners at Wincanton 4yo+ WFA HDLE (C4) on December 17 over 3980m, 25 len behind Prophesea carrying 70kg at $7.50. Continues to improve. Must be a chance in today's scenario.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 17/12/2024 | 11 | WFA HDLE 4U | $11,990.00 | Wincanton | 3986m | Good Soft | Jay Tidball | 70kg | 4:59.50 | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $7.50 |
| 6/13 | 06/12/2024 | 239 | WFA HDLE HUNT 46 | $11,990.00 | Exeter | 3365m | Soft | Freddie Gingell | 70kg | 4:18.87 | - | 0 |
| 7.8L | $19.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/04/2024 | 152 | MFLAT 46 | $9,070.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Soft | L Williams | 71.5kg | 4:09.35 | - | 0 |
| 8.8L | $5.50 |
| 9/17 | 11/11/2023 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good Soft | Olive Nicholls | 67.5kg | 3:42.00 | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Jack Tudor
Weight: 72kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign 2 of 9 starters at Curraghmore P2p 4yo P2P MDN April 20 over 4800m, behind El Cairos carrying 60kg. First ever start ran 3 of 9 starters at Monksgrange P2p 4yo P2P MDN March 31 over 4800m, on rain affected going; 10 len behind He Can't Dance carrying 60kg. Has since switched to the Christian Williams stable.
Last Starts 263 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 20/04/2024 | 20 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Curraghmore P2p | 4828m | Y | B Dunleavy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $1.00 |
| 3/9 | 31/03/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Monksgrange P2p | 4828m | Heavy | B Dunleavy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Sean Houlihan
Weight: 72kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming finished ninth of 15 runners at Ffos Las 4yo+ MHDLE (C4) on November 10 over 4000m, 23 len behind Crest Of Fortune carrying 71kg at $51. Second-up finished third of 13 starters at Wincanton 4yo+ WFA HDLE (C4) on December 17 over 3980m, 23 len behind Prophesea with 70kg at $19. Definite winning chance. No surprise to see him back in winner's stall.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 17/12/2024 | 37 | WFA HDLE 4U | $11,990.00 | Wincanton | 3986m | Good Soft | Sean Houlihan | 70kg | 4:59.50 | - | 0 |
| 23.3L | $19.00 |
| 9/15 | 10/11/2024 | 190 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Good Soft | Sean Houlihan | 71kg | 5:04.17 | - | 0 |
| 23.3L | $51.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/05/2024 | 14 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Flete Park P2p | 4023m | Good Soft | Jake Bament | 71.5kg | 5:34.00 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $2.63 |
| 3/12 | 20/04/2024 | - | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Flete Park P2p | 4023m | Good Soft | J J Bament | 70kg | 5:35.00 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Harry Skelton
Weight: 72kgs
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Racing second-up. Promising win at first race start won by 8 len Larkhill P2P MDN on February 25 over 4000m defeating Mister Carson with 72kg in a jumps. Went for a spell before returning finished sixth of 8 starters at Market Rasen 4-5yo HUNT FLAT MDN (C5) on December 5 over 3320m, 16 len behind Silver Hill with 71kg at $3.80. Can improve on first up performance. Fitter and can improve sharply.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 05/12/2024 | 284 | HUNT FLAT MDN 45 | $7,380.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 71kg | 4:28.00 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $3.75 |
| 1/3 | 25/02/2024 | - | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Larkhill P2p | 4023m | Good Soft | Z Baker | 72kg | 5:41.20 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $5.00 |
Jockey: David Noonan
Weight: 72kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming finished fourth of 9 starters at Exeter 4yo+ MHDLE (C4) on October 22 over 3700m, 18 len behind Pony Soprano with 71kg at $19. Second run from a spell finished second in a small field at this track 4yo+ WFA HDLE (C4) on November 14 over 3300m, a head behind Jukebox Annie carrying 71kg at $2.10. Rates well. Likely to play a major role.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/4 | 14/11/2024 | 23 | WFA HDLE 4U | $16,790.00 | Taunton | 3313m | Good Firm | David Noonan | 71kg | 4:03.45 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $2.10 |
| 4/9 | 22/10/2024 | 89 | MHDLE 4U | $11,800.00 | Exeter | 3721m | Good Soft | David Noonan | 71kg | 4:41.30 | - | 0 |
| 18.5L | $19.00 |
| 7/12 | 25/07/2024 | 29 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | David Noonan | 69kg | 3:55.64 | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/10 | 26/06/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Callum Pritchard | 65.5kg | 3:46.20 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Mr Harvey Barfoot-Saunt
Weight: 72kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign didn't finish the race at Fontwell Park 4yo+ HDLE APP (C4) September 24 over 4300m. First ever race start 9 of 11 starters at Worcester 4yo+ MHDLE (C4) July 25 over 3200m, 80 len behind Reach For The Moon with 71.5kg at $251. Faces a tough task.
Last Starts 106 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/5 | 24/09/2024 | 8 | HDLE APP 4U | $13,980.00 | Fontwell Park | 4325m | Good Soft | Geoff Barfoot-Saunt | 70kg | 5:21.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $251.00 |
| 9/10 | 16/09/2024 | 53 | MHDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Geoff Barfoot-Saunt | 71.5kg | 3:51.30 | - | 0 |
| 146.8L | $301.00 |
| 9/11 | 25/07/2024 | - | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Geoff Barfoot-Saunt | 71.5kg | 4:02.85 | - | 0 |
| 80.0L | $251.00 |
Jockey: Ben Godfrey
Weight: 72kgs
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Third-up today. First-up finished tenth of 13 runners at this track 4yo+ WFA HDLE (C4) on December 12 over 3300m, 48 len behind Alexei carrying 70kg at $151. Last start finished ninth of 10 starters at this track 4yo+ WFA HDLE (C4) on December 30 over 3800m, 107 len behind U Cant Be Serious with 70kg at $201. Hard to have on recent efforts.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 30/12/2024 | 18 | WFA HDLE 4U | $16,790.00 | Taunton | 3823m | Good Soft | Ben Godfrey | 70kg | 4:44.98 | - | 0 |
| 107.8L | $201.00 |
| 10/13 | 12/12/2024 | 235 | WFA HDLE 4U | $16,790.00 | Taunton | 3313m | Good | Ben Godfrey | 70kg | 4:01.19 | - | 0 |
| 48.3L | $151.00 |
| 6/10 | 21/04/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good | B Godfrey | 70.5kg | 3:29.49 | - | 0 |
| 36.8L | $13.00 |
Jockey: H Cobden
Weight: 72kgs
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Resumes from a spell after having raced just once last preparation finished seventh of 12 starters at Chepstow 4-5yo HUNT FLAT (C5) on October 29 over 3200m, on slow going 31 len behind Sober Glory carrying 70kg at $4.30. Won previous preparation first up won by a neck Ballinaboola P2p 5yo P2P MDN on February 4 over 4800m defeating Old But Gold carrying 61kg in a jumps.
Last Starts 71 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 29/10/2024 | 268 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Soft | Harry Cobden | 70kg | 4:02.16 | - | 0 |
| 31.8L | $4.33 |
| 1/13 | 04/02/2024 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Ballinaboola P2p | 4828m | Y | J L Scallan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $1.00 |
Jockey: G Sheehan
Weight: 72kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming finished fifth of 11 starters at Kempton Park 4-6yo HDLE HUNT (C4) on November 25 over 3200m, 21 len behind Miami Magic with 70kg at $4. Second run from a spell finished second of 13 runners at this track 4yo+ WFA HDLE (C4) on December 12 over 3300m, 7 len behind Alexei carrying 70kg at $10. Continues to improve. Can return to winning ways.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 12/12/2024 | 17 | WFA HDLE 4U | $16,790.00 | Taunton | 3313m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 70kg | 4:01.19 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/11 | 25/11/2024 | 219 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $17,460.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 70kg | 3:57.45 | - | 0 |
| 21.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/11 | 20/04/2024 | 56 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $27,230.00 | Ayr | 3218m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 73kg | 3:53.67 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/9 | 24/02/2024 | 299 | WFA HUNT FLAT 46 | $27,680.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 71.5kg | 3:53.70 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $41.00 |
| 3/6 | 01/05/2023 | 65 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Mollington P2p | 4023m | Good | Jack Andrews | 71.5kg | 5:28.30 | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $3.50 |
| 4/6 | 25/02/2023 | - | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Kingston Blount P2p | 4225m | Good | Jack Andrews | 70kg | 5:40.80 | - | 0 |
| 34.0L | $3.00 |
Jockey: Finn Lambert
Weight: 69kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming finished second in a small field at Wincanton 4yo+ HDLE (C4) on November 21 over 4300m, 13 len behind A Perfect Day with 63kg at $23. Second run from a spell finished ninth of 13 starters at Wincanton 4yo+ WFA HDLE (C4) on December 5 over 4280m, slow track; 31 len behind Star Walking carrying 70kg at $41. Might find this a bit too tough.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 05/12/2024 | 14 | WFA HDLE M 4U | $11,990.00 | Wincanton | 4299m | Soft | Olive Nicholls | 70kg | 5:35.09 | - | 0 |
| 31.8L | $41.00 |
| 2/5 | 21/11/2024 | 94 | HDLE 4U | $11,040.00 | Wincanton | 4325m | Good Soft | Olive Nicholls | 63kg | 5:22.70 | - | 0 |
| 13.0L | $23.00 |
| 5/11 | 19/08/2024 | 54 | APP HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Olive Nicholls | 63kg | 3:40.80 | - | 0 |
| 13.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/10 | 26/06/2024 | 22 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Olive Nicholls | 62kg | 3:46.20 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $34.00 |
| 8/11 | 04/06/2024 | - | FLAT M 45 | $8,170.00 | Southwell | 3218m | Good Soft | Olive Nicholls | 65.5kg | 4:07.58 | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $17.00 |