Taunton Race 2 - Racing To School Celebrates 25 Years Novices' Hurdle (Gbb Race) (Div 2)
GRAND VENDETTA (6) caught the eye on debut racing for Paul Nicholls at Chepstow two months ago giving the impression he holds a good level of ability. Entitled to come on for that performance and could take beating. WANDERING EGO (1) warrants respect under a penalty. Brings plenty of experience. JOYAU ALLEN (8) is a full-brother to the outstanding Envoi Allen. Struggled since returning to action this season however no surprise to see him get involved. CREST OF VALOUR (3) and BRISKY DANCER (2) both appear to be long term projects for their upwardly mobile stables and are best watched with a view to the future.
Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 74kgs
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Recent form hard to fault. Comes off a 38 day let-up. Last run finished third in a small field at Kempton Park on December 27 over 3200m, 10 len behind Williethebuilder carrying 71kg at $4.50. The start before that; finished fourth in a small field at Kempton Park on November 24 over 3200m, 6 len behind Old Park Star carrying 72.5kg at $2.40. Can return to the winner's list.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 27/12/2025 | 33 | HDLE HCP 3U | $39,930.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | James Bowen | 71kg | 3:44.91 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $4.50 |
| 4/6 | 24/11/2025 | 25 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $16,330.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | Sean Bowen | 72.5kg | 3:47.21 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 5.8L | $2.38 |
| 1/14 | 30/10/2025 | 36 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $22,140.00 | Stratford Avon | 3282m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 70kg | 3:54.67 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $2.20 |
| 6/11 | 24/09/2025 | 180 | HDLE 4U | $15,680.00 | Perth Uk | 3261m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 70kg | 3:56.30 | 11-5-6 | 0 |
| 15.3L | $2.25 |
| 1/10 | 28/03/2025 | 50 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $9,070.00 | Wetherby | 3218m | Good | Sean Bowen | 71kg | 3:36.31 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.57 |
| 2/11 | 06/02/2025 | 91 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 71.5kg | 4:01.10 | 8-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/11/2024 | 228 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $12,700.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good | Sean Bowen | 71kg | 4:09.10 | 6-4-3 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $6.50 |
| 99/6 | 24/03/2024 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Lisronagh P2p | 4828m | Heavy | A P Ryan | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Dylan Johnston
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped well in the market at debut, made ground from midfield; finished sixth of 11 runners at Chepstow on December 6 over 3900m, 45 len behind Modern Man with 71kg at $5. Will be better for that run and is one of the main chances.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 06/12/2025 | - | HDLE 4U | $15,300.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Soft | Liam Harrison | 71kg | 4:49.63 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 45.0L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Harry Kimber
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
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Last outing finished sixth of 12 starters at Wincanton on January 15 over 3000m, slow track; 30 len behind Sinchi Roca with 73.5kg at $101. Run before settled back and ran on when finished eighth of 16 starters at Exeter on December 5 over 3300m, 45 len behind Gentleman Toboot with 70kg at $201. Hard to recommend on recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 15/01/2026 | 41 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Soft | Harry Kimber | 73.5kg | 3:51.26 | 7-6-6 | 0 |
| 30.3L | $101.00 |
| 8/16 | 05/12/2025 | 19 | HDLE HUNT 46 | $12,700.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Good Soft | Robert Dunne | 70kg | 4:08.32 | 15-11-8 | 0 |
| 45.5L | $201.00 |
| 99/8 | 16/11/2025 | - | HDLE APP 4U | $13,980.00 | Fontwell Park | 3520m | Good Soft | Harry Kimber | 70kg | 4:33.82 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $67.00 |
Jockey: H Cobden
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped well supported at debut, finished second of 11 runners at Chepstow on December 6 over 3900m, 8 len behind Modern Man with 71kg at $3.50. Sure to improve again. Will improve and is poised to feature.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 06/12/2025 | - | HDLE 4U | $15,300.00 | Chepstow | 3922m | Good Soft | Lorcan Williams | 71kg | 4:49.63 | 5-2-2 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Lorcan Williams
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only had one start last when he was finished sixth of 14 starters at Newbury on May 19 2023 over 2000m, 13 len behind Nothing To Sea carrying 60.5kg at $51. Watch betting but others look better placed.
Last Starts 991 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 19/05/2023 | - | MDN OPEN 3 | $21,780.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good | David Probert | 60.5kg | 2:09.78 | - | 14 |
| 13.8L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Freddie Gingell
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
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Useful gelding. Last run ran on from midfield; finished eighth of 14 starters at this track on January 17 over 3800m, 18 len behind Harbour Island carrying 72.5kg at $34. Start before got back early finished seventh of 10 runners at Wincanton on December 16 over 4000m, slow track; 43 len behind Hold The Serve with 70kg at $5. Hard to beat in this suitable event.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 17/01/2026 | 32 | MHDLE HUNT 47 | $18,450.00 | Taunton | 3823m | Good Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 72.5kg | 4:46.98 | 7-9-8 | 0 |
| 18.0L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 16/12/2025 | 40 | HDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Soft | Harry Cobden | 70kg | 4:53.81 | 10-8-7 | 0 |
| 43.5L | $5.00 |
| 0/11 | 06/11/2025 | 622 | MHDLE 4U | $22,140.00 | Newbury | 3281m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 71.5kg | 4:09.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 23/02/2024 | 53 | WFA HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,380.00 | Exeter | 3365m | Heavy | Harry Cobden | 74kg | 4:32.74 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $2.25 |
| 1/8 | 01/01/2024 | 302 | HUNT FLAT MDN 46 | $7,260.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Heavy | L Williams | 73.5kg | 4:34.69 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $1.73 |
| 2/11 | 05/03/2023 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Borris House P2p | 4828m | Y | B O'neill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Rian Corcoran
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a lengthy break. Others rate better.
Last Starts 1236 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 16/09/2022 | 461 | NHDLE 4U | $12,710.00 | Newton Abbot | 4336m | Good Soft | Tommie O'brien | 70kg | 5:28.47 | - | 0 |
| 21.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/9 | 12/06/2021 | 89 | FLAT 58 | $15,770.00 | Downpatrick | 3772m | Good | J Walton | 74kg | 4:34.40 | - | 0 |
| 18.3L | $8.00 |
| 5/15 | 15/03/2021 | - | FLAT 67 | $12,460.00 | Punchestown | 3557m | Heavy | M J Sweeney | 74kg | 4:57.50 | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $81.00 |