Taunton Race 2 - 'Who Dares Wins' Golden Ace Novices' Hurdle (Gbb Race)
NARDARAN (5) was unable to build on a fourth placed effort among Listed company. Returns to something easier and can get off the mark. RASCALLION (1) shed maiden tag attempting a 3000m hurdle at Wincanton. Dangerous. VAGUELY ROYAL (2) produced an eye-catching return when third on the flat at Southwell. Looks in good order and sure to play a part. SAUCATS (7) resumes from five-months on the sidelines. Beaten a long way out at Kempton on only start. Could have more to come.

Jockey: Charlie Deutsch
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. First-up after three months won by 1.0 len Wincanton on March 31 over 3000m defeating Elforleather carrying 72kg at $4 in a hurdle. Previously second-up fell at Kempton Park on December 26 over 3200m. Can continue bright start to the campaign.
Last Starts 19 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 | 31/03/2025 | 95 | MHDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good | Charlie Deutsch | 72kg | 3:32.25 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
0/9 | 26/12/2024 | 31 | MHDLE 4U | $40,590.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | Charlie Deutsch | 71.5kg | 3:56.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.00 |
2/8 | 25/11/2024 | 141 | MHDLE 4U | $14,520.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good Soft | Charlie Deutsch | 71.5kg | 3:58.01 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $12.00 |
10/10 | 07/07/2024 | 17 | HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | Tom Marquand | 60kg | 1:37.02 | - | 2 |
| 13.0L | $12.00 |
4/12 | 20/06/2024 | 61 | HCP 4U | $21,780.00 | Chelmsford City | 1609m | Neutral | Mia Nicholls | 58kg | 1:37.38 | - | 13 |
| 3.5L | $51.00 |
12/18 | 20/04/2024 | 68 | HCP 4U | $37,480.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good Soft | Mia Nicholls | 56kg | 2:06.93 | - | 9 |
| 13.5L | $101.00 |
16/16 | 12/02/2024 | 56 | HCP CL2 5U | $87,170.00 | Cagnes-Sur-Mer | 2000m | Neutral | Margot Romary | 55.5kg | 2:00.18 | - | 9 |
| 10.0L | $31.00 |
7/15 | 18/12/2023 | 18 | HCP CL3 4U | $33,110.00 | Lyon La Soie | 2400m | Neutral | Axelle Nicco | 58.5kg | 2:33.18 | - | 9 |
| 3.9L | $4.70 |
1/15 | 30/11/2023 | 16 | HCP CL3 4U | $33,330.00 | Lyon La Soie | 2400m | Neutral | Margot Romary | 53.5kg | 2:34.30 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $7.60 |
1/16 | 14/11/2023 | 22 | HCP CL3 4U | $31,670.00 | Pornichet | 2100m | Neutral | Margot Romary | 53.5kg | 2:08.85 | - | 12 |
| 2.0L | $16.00 |
1/15 | 23/10/2023 | 9 | HCP CL4 4U | $22,950.00 | Toulouse | 2000m | Soft | Margot Romary | 56.5kg | 2:06.60 | - | 8 |
| 5.5L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Callum Pritchard
Weight: 74.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Not raced for 36 days. Fresh up after three months ran last in a small field at Southwell All Weather on March 4 over 3300m, 8 len behind Wonder carrying 63.5kg at $7.50. Previously second-up won by 3 len Wincanton on October 27 over 3050m defeating Tuxedo Junction with 71kg at $7 in a hurdle. Back to jumping and has the form to feature.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/3 | 04/03/2025 | 77 | HCP 4U | $27,440.00 | Southwell | 3319m | Neutral | Hollie Doyle | 63.5kg | 3:44.07 | - | 2 |
| 8.8L | $7.50 |
7/13 | 17/12/2024 | 29 | WFA HDLE 4U | $11,990.00 | Wincanton | 3986m | Good Soft | Tom Cannon | 73kg | 4:59.50 | - | 0 |
| 29.0L | $8.50 |
2/4 | 18/11/2024 | 22 | HDLE 4U | $11,800.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Good | Freddie Gingell | 71.5kg | 4:17.28 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $1.67 |
1/16 | 27/10/2024 | 10 | MHDLE 4U | $11,990.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | Good | Tom Cannon | 71kg | 3:37.28 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |
4/8 | 17/10/2024 | 118 | MHDLE 4U | $11,800.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good | Harry Cobden | 71kg | 3:32.70 | - | 0 |
| 20.3L | $10.00 |
15/19 | 21/06/2024 | 27 | HCP 3U | $199,640.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | Kieran Shoemark | 57.5kg | 2:30.56 | - | 5 |
| 25.8L | $41.00 |
5/8 | 25/05/2024 | 20 | HCP 4U | $81,670.00 | Goodwood | 2816m | Good | Robert Havlin | 59.5kg | 3:02.21 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $3.00 |
2/11 | 05/05/2024 | 37 | HCP 4U | $181,490.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 2816m | Good | Kieran Shoemark | 56kg | 2:59.86 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $17.00 |
5/13 | 29/03/2024 | 28 | HCP 4U | $272,240.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | Neutral | Oisin Murphy | 54.5kg | 3:32.72 | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $5.50 |
3/13 | 01/03/2024 | 13 | HCP 4U | $83,030.00 | Lingfield | 3172m | Neutral | Oisin Murphy | 58.5kg | 3:19.62 | - | 14 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
5/6 | 17/02/2024 | 70 | HCP 4U | $46,490.00 | Wolverhampton | 2461m | Neutral | Kieran Shoemark | 56.5kg | 2:37.73 | - | 6 |
| 5.8L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Harry Reed
Weight: 68kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a nine months break. Not seen since running last at Stratford-On-Avon July 21 over 3270m, 70 len behind Ronnies Rules with 65kg at $34. First ever race start 6 of 8 starters at Newton Abbot June 14 over 3400m, 24 len behind Alan De Banks carrying 65.5kg at $13. Form reversal unlikely.
Last Starts 272 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/9 | 21/07/2024 | 37 | WFA HUNT FLAT 45 | $11,070.00 | Stratford Avon | 3282m | Good | Harry Reed | 65kg | 3:50.79 | - | 0 |
| 70.5L | $34.00 |
6/8 | 14/06/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $12,700.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good | Harry Reed | 65.5kg | 4:10.50 | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Lorcan Murtagh
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run ran last in a small field at this track on March 25 over 3300m, 68 len behind Dance And Glance with 67.5kg at $151. Run before ran last in a small field at Sedgefield on March 11 over 3400m, 45 len behind Bond Broker with 67.5kg at $51. Hard to recommend on latest effort, even in this small field.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/5 | 25/03/2025 | 14 | WFA HDLE 4U | $16,790.00 | Taunton | 3313m | Good | David Noonan | 67.5kg | 4:03.29 | - | 0 |
| 68.3L | $151.00 |
4/4 | 11/03/2025 | 29 | HDLE 4U | $13,540.00 | Sedgefield | 3419m | Good | Lorcan Murtagh | 67.5kg | 4:00.69 | - | 0 |
| 45.5L | $51.00 |
10/11 | 10/02/2025 | 17 | WFA 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 2414m | Neutral | Rhys Elliott | 57kg | 2:40.28 | - | 12 |
| 16.0L | $26.00 |
4/10 | 24/01/2025 | 114 | WFA 4U | $10,890.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Neutral | Kieran O'Neill | 60kg | 2:38.18 | - | 11 |
| 9.0L | $17.00 |
11/11 | 02/10/2024 | 18 | HCP 3U | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 1609m | Good | Rhys Elliott | 55kg | 1:41.80 | - | 11 |
| 14.5L | $8.00 |
4/7 | 14/09/2024 | 18 | HCP 3 | $12,700.00 | Musselburgh | 2514m | Good | Rhys Elliott | 53.5kg | 2:44.12 | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
8/10 | 27/08/2024 | 81 | HCP 3U | $21,780.00 | Musselburgh | 2514m | Good | Rhys Elliott | 52.5kg | 2:46.34 | - | 7 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
7/16 | 07/06/2024 | 18 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Fairyhouse | 2414m | Good | Rory Cleary | 54kg | 2:38.90 | - | 9 |
| 12.8L | $10.00 |
8/9 | 20/05/2024 | 38 | HCP 3 | $19,940.00 | Roscommon | 2414m | Good | Rory Cleary | 56.5kg | 2:38.61 | - | 9 |
| 20.5L | $5.50 |
4/13 | 12/04/2024 | 25 | HCP 3 | $19,080.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Rory Cleary | 58kg | 2:17.56 | - | 7 |
| 10.0L | $9.50 |
10/20 | 18/03/2024 | 139 | HCP 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Heavy | Rory Cleary | 54.5kg | 1:23.35 | - | 4 |
| 14.8L | $17.00 |

Jockey: H Cobden
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after two months. Finished off last preparation 6 of 10 runners at Musselburgh in the LR February 1 over 3100m, 33 len behind St Pancras carrying 70kg at $13. When resuming last campaign 4 of 7 runners at Kempton Park December 27 over 3200m, 6 len behind Knight Templar carrying 70kg at $6. Expected to go very well.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/10 | 01/02/2025 | 36 | LR OPEN 4 | $72,600.00 | Musselburgh | 3118m | Good Soft | Freddie Gingell | 70kg | 3:41.42 | - | 0 |
| 33.0L | $13.00 |
4/7 | 27/12/2024 | 206 | JHDLE 3 | $54,450.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 70kg | 4:01.18 | - | 0 |
| 5.8L | $6.00 |
3/9 | 04/06/2024 | - | UNR 3 | $44,120.00 | Saint Cloud | 2400m | Soft | Maxime Guyon | 58kg | 2:44.44 | - | 4 |
| 6.3L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Taylor Fisher
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 8 of 9 runners at this track December 30 over 3300m, 54 len behind Moutarde with 70kg at $201. When resuming last campaign 3 of 12 starters at Wolverhampton September 7 over 1700m, 2 len behind Cuban Harry carrying 61kg at $21. Would need to be at best to feature.
Last Starts 110 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 30/12/2024 | 53 | WFA JHDLE 3U | $16,790.00 | Taunton | 3313m | Good Soft | Taylor Fisher | 70kg | 4:08.13 | - | 0 |
| 54.3L | $201.00 |
5/5 | 07/11/2024 | 45 | JHDLE 3 | $14,520.00 | Ludlow | 3218m | Good | Taylor Fisher | 70kg | 3:56.32 | - | 0 |
| 22.3L | $51.00 |
8/10 | 23/09/2024 | 16 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | David Probert | 58.5kg | 1:49.81 | - | 1 |
| 5.3L | $17.00 |
3/12 | 07/09/2024 | 75 | HCP 3 | $10,340.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Trevor Whelan | 61kg | 1:50.53 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $21.00 |
7/8 | 24/06/2024 | 7 | NOV 35 | $13,250.00 | Chepstow | 2011m | Good Firm | Hollie Doyle | 58kg | 2:06.75 | - | 3 |
| 37.0L | $101.00 |
4/4 | 17/06/2024 | 15 | NOV 35 | $14,520.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good Firm | Sean Levey | 58kg | 2:07.11 | - | 5 |
| 38.3L | $19.00 |
7/12 | 02/06/2024 | - | MDN 35 | $12,700.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Good | Rossa Ryan | 57.5kg | 1:47.26 | - | 3 |
| 10.3L | $29.00 |

Jockey: James Davies
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; having raced just once last preparation pulled up at Kempton Park on November 25 over 3200m. When resuming last campaign finished fifth of 9 runners at Newton Abbot on September 9 over 3400m, on slow going 17 len behind Torrent with 66.5kg at $12. Better than that but place looks best here.
Last Starts 145 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0/8 | 25/11/2024 | 77 | JHDLE 3 | $17,460.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good Soft | Jack Tudor | 70kg | 4:01.12 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
5/9 | 09/09/2024 | 70 | JHDLE 3 | $16,510.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Soft | Gearoid Harney | 66.5kg | 4:09.30 | - | 0 |
| 17.5L | $12.00 |
0/17 | 01/07/2024 | 13 | HDLE CLM CF 3 | $32,210.00 | Clairefontaine | 3600m | Soft | Gabin Meunier | 68kg | 4:22.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $14.00 |
0/8 | 18/06/2024 | 12 | HDLE CL3 CF 3 | $42,480.00 | Nantes | 3500m | Heavy | Kevin Ouvrier | 66kg | 4:21.63 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.70 |
5/10 | 06/06/2024 | 8 | HDLE CL3 CG 3 | $42,480.00 | Dieppe | 3400m | Soft | Gabin Meunier | 66kg | 4:01.20 | - | 0 |
| 14.9L | $11.00 |
0/10 | 29/05/2024 | 42 | HDLE CL4 CF 3 | $37,640.00 | Strasbourg | 3300m | SH | Kevin Ouvrier | 67kg | 4:15.34 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.40 |
2/10 | 17/04/2024 | 19 | HDLE CLM CG 3 | $33,110.00 | Fontainebleau | 3000m | Soft | Maelys Herve | 67kg | 3:26.70 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $4.90 |
6/13 | 29/03/2024 | 12 | HDLE CL4 CF 3 | $38,270.00 | Fontainebleau | 3000m | Heavy | Gabin Meunier | 66kg | 3:34.48 | - | 0 |
| 13.8L | $8.80 |
0/12 | 17/03/2024 | - | HDLE UNR CG 3 | $103,160.00 | Auteuil | 3000m | Heavy | Gabin Meunier | 67kg | 4:00.29 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |