Taunton Race 1 - Lucia Stevens Novices' Handicap Hurdle
BASMAN PALACE (6) made a pleasing return to action winning at Wincanton. Style of that win makes him tough to oppose. DINO MAGIC (3) found improvement from first two outings to place at Exeter. Worth considering on the up. MYFANWY'S MAGIC (2) seeks a maiden success. Minor placing gives cause for optimism. ORCHESTRA (1) returns to hurdles after a run on the flat. Will strip fitter. Shortlist. Something for the Multiples: INCHAGOILL LADY (8)

Jockey: Freddie Keighley
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form hard to fault. Last outing finished third of 9 starters at Chepstow on March 20 over 3900m, 20 len behind Copper Jack carrying 71kg at $7.50. Race before finished fourth of 12 starters at Warwick on February 21 over 5200m, slow track; 11 len behind Barricane with 75kg at $9. Sure to prove hard to beat.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 20/03/2025 | 27 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,250.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good | Freddie Keighley | 71kg | 4:48.31 | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $7.50 |
4/12 | 21/02/2025 | 18 | APP HDLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Warwick Uk | 5230m | Soft | Freddie Keighley | 75kg | 6:56.88 | - | 0 |
| 11.8L | $9.00 |
5/9 | 03/02/2025 | 34 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,420.00 | Southwell | 4883m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 73.5kg | 6:37.50 | - | 0 |
| 19.3L | $5.00 |
0/11 | 31/12/2024 | 36 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 4828m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 76kg | 6:32.85 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.50 |
2/9 | 25/11/2024 | 274 | HDLE HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Ludlow | 4828m | Good Soft | Daire McConville | 73kg | 6:07.15 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |
2/11 | 25/02/2024 | 23 | HCP NOVHDLE 4U | $11,350.00 | Hereford | 4373m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 75.5kg | 5:40.70 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $15.00 |
4/9 | 02/02/2024 | 44 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,540.00 | Southwell | 4928m | Good Soft | Harry Atkins | 70kg | 6:34.30 | - | 0 |
| 16.8L | $5.50 |
5/15 | 20/12/2023 | 28 | NHDLE NOV 46 | $16,330.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Soft | Harry Atkins | 65.5kg | 4:01.02 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $8.50 |
2/14 | 22/11/2023 | 27 | NHDLE NOV 4U | $13,610.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Soft | Harry Atkins | 65.5kg | 4:08.60 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $151.00 |
6/16 | 26/10/2023 | 188 | NHDLE 4U | $16,330.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good Soft | James Best | 71kg | 3:50.90 | - | 0 |
| 43.3L | $151.00 |
8/13 | 21/04/2023 | 28 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Good | Harry Atkins | 66kg | 4:00.60 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Jay Tidball
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished seventh of 10 runners at this track on February 4 over 3800m, slow track; 49 len behind Go West carrying 68.5kg at $34. Second-up ran last in a small field at Exeter on March 18 over 4300m, 0.5 len behind J J Moon carrying 71kg at $7.50. Winning chance if repeats latest effort.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/2 | 18/03/2025 | 42 | MHDLE 4U | $11,270.00 | Exeter | 4325m | Good | Jay Tidball | 71kg | 5:31.93 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $7.50 |
7/10 | 04/02/2025 | 75 | HDLE 4U | $16,510.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Soft | Jay Tidball | 68.5kg | 4:57.15 | - | 0 |
| 49.5L | $34.00 |
3/5 | 21/11/2024 | 234 | HDLE 4U | $11,040.00 | Wincanton | 4325m | Good Soft | Lorcan Williams | 70kg | 5:22.70 | - | 0 |
| 21.5L | $9.00 |
12/12 | 01/04/2024 | 149 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good | B Frost | 71kg | 3:54.10 | - | 0 |
| 241.0L | $6.50 |
7/11 | 04/11/2023 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $18,150.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Soft | L Williams | 71kg | 3:46.41 | - | 0 |
| 12.5L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Bryan Carver
Weight: 74kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Last run finished 11th of 13 starters at Stratford-On-Avon on March 10 over 3750m, 29 len behind Chicago Storm carrying 73kg at $29. At only start last preparation finished 11th of 13 starters at Worcester on September 11 over 4000m, 60 len behind Oceanline with 73kg at $34. Will be fitter but needs to do more.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
11/13 | 10/03/2025 | 180 | HCP HDLE 4U | $15,040.00 | Stratford Avon | 3756m | Good Soft | Callum Pritchard | 73kg | 4:43.59 | - | 0 |
| 29.8L | $29.00 |
11/13 | 11/09/2024 | 119 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Bryan Carver | 73kg | 4:49.71 | - | 0 |
| 60.3L | $34.00 |
7/15 | 15/05/2024 | 26 | MHDLE 5U | $18,210.00 | Tipperary | 4828m | GY | Sam Ewing | 71.5kg | 6:14.40 | - | 0 |
| 43.8L | $21.00 |
4/10 | 19/04/2024 | 18 | MHDLE 5U | $21,680.00 | Limerick | 4828m | SH | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 6:45.10 | - | 0 |
| 23.8L | $3.75 |
3/10 | 01/04/2024 | 30 | MHDLE 5U | $21,680.00 | Cork | 4928m | Soft | Jake Coen | 73kg | 6:45.40 | - | 0 |
| 15.5L | $10.00 |
5/6 | 02/03/2024 | 20 | MHDLE 4U | $21,680.00 | Navan | 4526m | Heavy | D J Gilligan | 73kg | 6:43.80 | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $21.00 |
3/5 | 11/02/2024 | 46 | FLAT 5U | $18,020.00 | Navan | 3118m | Heavy | Harry Swan | 74kg | 4:10.10 | - | 0 |
| 21.0L | $10.00 |
2/6 | 27/12/2023 | 250 | FLAT 4U | $18,210.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Heavy | J H Williamson | 73kg | 5:01.90 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $4.33 |
1/11 | 21/04/2023 | 19 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Fairyhouse P2p | 4828m | Soft | B O'Neill | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.00 |
2/16 | 02/04/2023 | 49 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Castletown P2p | 4828m | Soft | H C Swan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 |
99/8 | 12/02/2023 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Punchestown P2p | 4828m | Good | R James | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Miss Olive Nicholls
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign 10 of 13 runners at this track January 8 over 3800m, slow track; 52 len behind French Ship carrying 67.5kg at $151. Previously first up; 2 in a small field at Wincanton November 21 over 4300m, 13 len behind A Perfect Day with 63kg at $23. Rates a place hope only on run before a spell.
Last Starts 101 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/13 | 08/01/2025 | 34 | HDLE 4U | $16,510.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Soft | Finn Lambert | 67.5kg | 4:54.56 | - | 0 |
| 52.5L | $151.00 |
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 |

Jockey: James Davies
Weight: 66.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Fresh up after two months favourite; won by 2 len Wincanton on March 24 over 4000m defeating Prairie Queen carrying 68.5kg at $3.50 in a hurdle. Previously second-up finished eighth of 13 starters at this track on December 12 over 3300m, 15 len behind El Vigaro carrying 70.5kg at $51. Big chance to go two-for-two this prep.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 24/03/2025 | 67 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,520.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Good | Micheal Nolan | 68.5kg | 4:45.25 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $3.50 |
8/17 | 16/01/2025 | 35 | HCP HDLE 4U | $12,920.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | Good Soft | James Davies | 68kg | 3:44.07 | - | 0 |
| 15.3L | $34.00 |
8/13 | 12/12/2024 | 34 | HCP HDLE 3U | $18,450.00 | Taunton | 3313m | Good | Micheal Nolan | 70.5kg | 4:07.43 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $51.00 |
11/14 | 08/11/2024 | 183 | HDLE HCP 3U | $11,160.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good | Rex Dingle | 72.5kg | 4:30.56 | - | 0 |
| 50.8L | $34.00 |
10/11 | 09/05/2024 | 28 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $12,070.00 | Stratford Avon | 3721m | Good Soft | Elizabeth Gale | 69kg | 4:25.80 | - | 0 |
| 30.8L | $13.00 |
4/12 | 11/04/2024 | 15 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Soft | M G Nolan | 74.5kg | 4:12.10 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $34.00 |
4/8 | 27/03/2024 | 55 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $13,610.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Soft | Sean Houlihan | 71.5kg | 3:59.50 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $23.00 |
3/8 | 01/02/2024 | 42 | NHDLE 4U | $16,510.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good Soft | Sean Houlihan | 69.5kg | 3:57.23 | - | 0 |
| 25.0L | $151.00 |
12/16 | 21/12/2023 | 35 | MHDLE 4U | $16,510.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Soft | Sean Houlihan | 69.5kg | 4:27.30 | - | 0 |
| 45.3L | $251.00 |
7/11 | 16/11/2023 | 26 | NHDLE 4U | $16,510.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good Soft | M G Nolan | 68kg | 4:03.90 | - | 0 |
| 58.5L | $251.00 |
7/9 | 21/10/2023 | 33 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Heavy | Charlie Deutsch | 67kg | 4:23.13 | - | 0 |
| 29.5L | $15.00 |

Jockey: C Gethings
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up finished seventh of 10 starters at Chepstow on February 22 over 3900m, on slow going 15 len behind C'est Different with 72kg at $81. Second run from a spell finished seventh of 10 starters at Chepstow on March 20 over 4700m, 30 len behind Five Quarters with 67kg at $9.50. Definite winning chance. Right in the mix if anywhere near his best.
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/10 | 20/03/2025 | 26 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Good | Charlie Hammond | 67kg | 5:58.72 | - | 0 |
| 30.8L | $9.50 |
7/10 | 22/02/2025 | 487 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 72kg | 5:12.55 | - | 0 |
| 15.8L | $81.00 |
6/9 | 24/10/2023 | 7 | NHDLE HCP 4U | $11,700.00 | Hereford | 4325m | Good | Joe Anderson | 69.5kg | 5:24.94 | - | 0 |
| 19.3L | $13.00 |
99/11 | 17/10/2023 | 22 | HDLE HCP 4U | $11,700.00 | Hereford | 4325m | Good Firm | Joe Anderson | 71.5kg | 5:11.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $19.00 |
4/5 | 25/09/2023 | 32 | NHDLE 4U | $13,610.00 | Warwick Uk | 4224m | Good | Joe Anderson | 66kg | 5:08.80 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $15.00 |
2/5 | 24/08/2023 | 108 | NHDLE 4U | $21,780.00 | Stratford Avon | 4425m | Good | Charlie Hammond | 68kg | 5:30.70 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $17.00 |
99/6 | 08/05/2023 | 17 | NHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | James Davies | 67.5kg | 5:04.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $81.00 |
4/6 | 21/04/2023 | 50 | NHDLE 4 | $15,060.00 | Fontwell Park | 3822m | Good | Caoilin Quinn | 65.5kg | 4:41.20 | - | 0 |
| 19.3L | $11.00 |
3/10 | 02/03/2023 | 30 | NHDLE 4U | $15,740.00 | Taunton | 3823m | Good | James Davies | 65.5kg | 4:49.02 | - | 0 |
| 18.5L | $29.00 |
7/7 | 31/01/2023 | 32 | HDLE HUNT 4 | $15,990.00 | Ffos Las | 3184m | Soft | James Best | 70kg | 4:13.75 | - | 0 |
| 27.5L | $34.00 |
4/14 | 30/12/2022 | - | JHDLE 3 | $18,040.00 | Taunton | 3314m | Good Soft | James Davies | 70kg | 4:17.52 | - | 0 |
| 31.5L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Lewis Saunders
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 47 days. Last outing pulled up at Exeter on February 21 over 4300m. The start before that; pulled up at Fontwell Park on January 26 over 5550m. Fought on last time. Capable enough and is worth consideration.
Last Starts 57 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0/14 | 21/02/2025 | 26 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,340.00 | Exeter | 4325m | Heavy | Freddie Gingell | 65kg | 6:05.29 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.50 |
0/8 | 26/01/2025 | 13 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,420.00 | Fontwell Park | 5567m | Heavy | Bryan Carver | 66kg | 8:15.29 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $10.00 |
4/7 | 13/01/2025 | 27 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Exeter | 4649m | Soft | Gearoid Harney | 65.5kg | 6:15.34 | - | 0 |
| 7.8L | $7.00 |
3/9 | 17/12/2024 | 19 | HCP CHSE 4U | $13,840.00 | Wincanton | 5056m | Good Soft | Gearoid Harney | 71.5kg | 6:56.47 | - | 0 |
| 6.3L | $12.00 |
3/10 | 28/11/2024 | 28 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Taunton | 4807m | Good Soft | Gearoid Harney | 70kg | 6:05.40 | - | 0 |
| 3.7L | $17.00 |
0/16 | 31/10/2024 | 198 | STPLE HCP 4U | $13,880.00 | Stratford Avon | 4526m | Good Soft | Bryan Carver | 68.5kg | 5:45.16 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $34.00 |
6/7 | 16/04/2024 | 9 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $11,160.00 | Ffos Las | 3922m | Heavy | B Carver | 72kg | 5:24.40 | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $26.00 |
3/11 | 07/04/2024 | 30 | STPLE HCP M 5U | $15,430.00 | Exeter | 4828m | Heavy | B Carver | 70kg | 6:48.93 | - | 0 |
| 116.0L | $10.00 |
3/8 | 08/03/2024 | 103 | HCP CHSE 5U | $15,680.00 | Exeter | 4877m | Soft | B Carver | 73kg | 6:50.20 | - | 0 |
| 13.3L | $29.00 |
99/15 | 26/11/2023 | 259 | HDLE HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Exeter | 4325m | Good Soft | Paul O'Brien | 75.5kg | 5:39.92 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $101.00 |
0/8 | 12/03/2023 | 41 | HDLE HCP 4U | $16,100.00 | Warwick Uk | 4225m | Soft | D Prichard | 71kg | 5:30.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |