Taunton Race 4 - Deb And Wendy's 60Th Birthday Celebrations Handicap Chase (Gbb Race)
EDE'IFFS ROCK (3) caught the eye scoring by 7.5L a similar level course and distance mares handicap chase. Ticks plenty of boxes. Leading contender. TIME TO BITE (4) found success a week ago among this chase company when 8L clear over 3800m at Exeter. Rates highly. GYENYAME (1) brings good racing from this season including a 3.75L second tackling 4400m on deep ground at this track last month. Likely player. LANGLEY HUNDRED (2) is consistent providing form that includes a 1.25L success here two runs ago. Not dismissed.

Jockey: Brendan Powell
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. First-up after three months finished second in a small field at this track on February 27 over 4300m, slow track; 4 len behind Good Friday Fairy with 73kg at $5.50. Previously second-up won by 24 len Exeter on November 18 over 3800m defeating Universal Secret carrying 71.5kg at $1.30 in a steeplechase. Needs to go up a level.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/5 | 27/02/2025 | 72 | STPLE HCP 5U | $26,120.00 | Taunton | 4325m | Soft | Brendan Powell | 73kg | 5:42.10 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
3/9 | 17/12/2024 | 29 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,910.00 | Wincanton | 4055m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 76.5kg | 5:17.30 | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $2.50 |
1/3 | 18/11/2024 | 20 | CHSE 4U | $27,180.00 | Exeter | 3822m | Good | Brendan Powell | 71.5kg | 4:54.22 | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $1.29 |
6/14 | 29/10/2024 | 195 | STPLE HCP 4U | $22,260.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 71kg | 5:00.67 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $9.50 |
11/14 | 17/04/2024 | 26 | HDLE HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 4828m | Good | B J Powell | 64.5kg | 5:53.78 | - | 0 |
| 26.0L | $9.00 |
5/12 | 22/03/2024 | 56 | HCP HDLE 4U | $28,870.00 | Newbury | 4876m | Good Soft | B J Powell | 71kg | 6:08.64 | - | 0 |
| 7.3L | $13.00 |
3/9 | 26/01/2024 | 42 | HDLE HCP 4U | $26,810.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4023m | Soft | B J Powell | 72.5kg | 5:22.10 | - | 0 |
| 25.5L | $4.50 |
4/10 | 15/12/2023 | 27 | HDLE HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Cheltenham | 4828m | Soft | B J Powell | 67kg | 6:07.56 | - | 0 |
| 6.3L | $4.50 |
2/9 | 18/11/2023 | 20 | HDLE HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Soft | B J Powell | 68.5kg | 5:35.15 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
2/12 | 29/10/2023 | 201 | HDLE HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Wincanton | 4325m | Soft | B J Powell | 77kg | 5:27.04 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
4/13 | 11/04/2023 | 33 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,450.00 | Exeter | 3366m | Good Soft | B J Powell | 75.5kg | 4:14.80 | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Sean Houlihan
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after two months finished third in a small field at Hereford on March 8 over 5000m, 8 len behind Yes Day carrying 73kg at $4.30. Previously second-up finished fifth of 8 runners at Fontwell Park on October 23 over 5200m, slow track; 19 len behind Instant Gambler carrying 76kg at $15. Requires further improvement.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/5 | 08/03/2025 | 68 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Hereford | 5029m | Good | Micheal Nolan | 73kg | 6:32.75 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $4.33 |
1/10 | 30/12/2024 | 18 | HCP CHSE 4U | $24,540.00 | Taunton | 4629m | Good Soft | Micheal Nolan | 74kg | 6:04.29 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $3.75 |
2/9 | 12/12/2024 | 30 | HCP CHSE 4U | $24,540.00 | Taunton | 4629m | Good | Micheal Nolan | 66.5kg | 6:09.63 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
1/8 | 12/11/2024 | 20 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Hereford | 5029m | Good | Micheal Nolan | 75.5kg | 6:31.89 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
5/8 | 23/10/2024 | 33 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Fontwell Park | 5230m | Soft | Micheal Nolan | 76kg | 7:04.05 | - | 0 |
| 19.3L | $15.00 |
5/10 | 20/09/2024 | 74 | STPLE HCP 4U | $22,170.00 | Newton Abbot | 5230m | Good | Micheal Nolan | 72.5kg | 6:36.52 | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $8.00 |
7/13 | 08/07/2024 | 24 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,420.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Micheal Nolan | 73kg | 5:49.00 | - | 0 |
| 41.0L | $7.00 |
2/4 | 14/06/2024 | 9 | STPLE HCP 5U | $24,450.00 | Newton Abbot | 5230m | Good | Micheal Nolan | 67kg | 6:40.15 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $2.88 |
2/11 | 05/06/2024 | 45 | STPLE HCP 5U | $24,050.00 | Newton Abbot | 5230m | Good | Micheal Nolan | 72.5kg | 6:27.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
5/8 | 21/04/2024 | 108 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,510.00 | Wincanton | 5029m | Good | M G Nolan | 73kg | 6:18.90 | - | 0 |
| 41.0L | $9.00 |
4/8 | 04/01/2024 | 36 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Hereford | 5029m | Good Soft | M G Nolan | 74kg | 6:44.21 | - | 0 |
| 25.8L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Harry Kimber
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful mare. Last start to post a big 7 len win. This track on February 27 over 4600m slow going defeating Gazette Bourgeoise with 68.5kg at $3 in a steeplechase. Race before finished fourth of 7 starters at Plumpton on February 10 over 3900m, slow track; 5 len behind Walks Like The Man with 73kg at $6.50. Ideally placed to go back-to-back.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/5 | 27/02/2025 | 17 | STPLE HCP M 5U | $24,140.00 | Taunton | 4626m | Soft | Harry Kimber | 68.5kg | 6:10.30 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $3.00 |
4/7 | 10/02/2025 | 18 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,960.00 | Plumpton | 3922m | Soft | Harry Kimber | 73kg | 5:09.92 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $6.50 |
2/8 | 23/01/2025 | 32 | HCP CHSE M 5U | $18,910.00 | Huntingdon | 4744m | Soft | Harry Kimber | 71.5kg | 6:22.50 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $9.00 |
1/5 | 22/12/2024 | 20 | HCP CHSE M 4U | $18,450.00 | Fakenham | 4264m | Good Soft | Harry Kimber | 71.5kg | 5:35.46 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
0/6 | 02/12/2024 | 28 | STPLE HCP 4U | $19,960.00 | Plumpton | 3922m | Good Soft | Harry Kimber | 71.5kg | 5:12.98 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.00 |
1/7 | 04/11/2024 | 21 | HCP HDLE 3U | $21,130.00 | Plumpton | 4127m | Good | Harry Kimber | 71.5kg | 5:06.55 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |
4/9 | 14/10/2024 | 10 | HDLE HCP M 3U | $11,160.00 | Hereford | 3922m | Good | Harry Kimber | 76kg | 4:43.70 | - | 0 |
| 5.3L | $10.00 |
4/10 | 04/10/2024 | 230 | HDLE HCP 3U | $11,160.00 | Fontwell Park | 3822m | Good Soft | Harry Kimber | 74.5kg | 4:49.36 | - | 0 |
| 25.8L | $17.00 |
5/10 | 17/02/2024 | 25 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Wincanton | 4928m | Heavy | Ben Ffrench-Davis | 70.5kg | 6:48.04 | - | 0 |
| 83.3L | $4.33 |
1/13 | 23/01/2024 | 19 | APP HDLE HCP M 4U | $10,890.00 | Leicester | 4123m | Heavy | S D Greene | 73.5kg | 5:38.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
3/12 | 04/01/2024 | 16 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Hereford | 3922m | Good Soft | Ben Ffrench-Davis | 71kg | 5:03.62 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Bryan Carver
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last to post a big 8 len win. Exeter on March 18 over 3800m defeating Sea Invasion carrying 66.5kg at $7.50 in a steeplechase. The run before finished seventh of 9 runners at Exeter on February 9 over 3850m, 44 len behind Sherborne with 68kg at $15. In the mix again.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 18/03/2025 | 37 | STPLE HCP 5U | $23,140.00 | Exeter | 3822m | Good | Bryan Carver | 66.5kg | 4:43.59 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $7.50 |
7/9 | 09/02/2025 | 52 | HCP CHSE 5U | $33,210.00 | Exeter | 3866m | Good Soft | Bryan Carver | 68kg | 5:09.32 | - | 0 |
| 44.5L | $15.00 |
0/15 | 19/12/2024 | 27 | HCP CHSE 4U | $13,840.00 | Exeter | 3866m | Good Soft | Bryan Carver | 74.5kg | 5:04.97 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |
6/10 | 22/11/2024 | 32 | STPLE HCP 4U | $28,400.00 | Ascot Uk | 4828m | Good | Bryan Carver | 66kg | 5:59.88 | - | 0 |
| 43.3L | $23.00 |
4/7 | 21/10/2024 | 141 | STPLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Plumpton | 3922m | Good | Bryan Carver | 75.5kg | 5:08.20 | - | 0 |
| 25.8L | $4.33 |
2/8 | 02/06/2024 | 13 | STPLE HCP 5U | $36,300.00 | Fakenham | 4224m | Good | Bryan Carver | 64.5kg | 5:21.59 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $7.50 |
1/10 | 20/05/2024 | 56 | STPLE HCP 5U | $22,960.00 | Newton Abbot | 4224m | Good | Bryan Carver | 69kg | 5:03.47 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $9.00 |
2/10 | 25/03/2024 | 28 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $14,520.00 | Exeter | 3822m | Heavy | B Carver | 74kg | 5:27.00 | - | 0 |
| 22.0L | $4.50 |
1/5 | 26/02/2024 | 26 | HCP CHSE 5U | $14,760.00 | Plumpton | 3414m | Soft | B Carver | 70kg | 4:31.10 | - | 0 |
| 22.0L | $3.25 |
5/14 | 31/01/2024 | 30 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,510.00 | Exeter | 3822m | Good Soft | B Carver | 66kg | 5:01.16 | - | 0 |
| 18.3L | $12.00 |
3/10 | 01/01/2024 | 11 | STPLE HCP 5U | $15,430.00 | Exeter | 3822m | Heavy | B Carver | 68.5kg | 5:17.29 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $4.00 |