Taunton Race 4 - 26 February Landlord's Raceday Handicap Hurdle
COURAGEOUS STRIKE (3) produced a fine performance when third at Kempton Park in January having been keen. Harry Cobden will likely have him prominent in the run and looks the one to beat. PREMIER (6) is a former course and distance winner who receives some weight relief being a four-year-old looking to hold major form claims. IMAGINARIUM (1) disappointed on his return to action a month ago. Entitled to improve for that outing and looks set to get back on track in this more realistic assignment. PHOENIX RISEN (5) enjoys the venue and is a previous winner when tackling this trip here. Respect though could be vulnerable.

Jockey: S Bowen
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. First-up after nine months ran last at Sandown Park on January 3 over 3200m, 22 len behind All In You carrying 73.5kg at $23. Previously second-up pulled up at Exeter on March 7 over 3300m. Useful type, holds appeal.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 03/01/2026 | 254 | HDLE HCP 4U | $54,450.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 3218m | Good | Sean Bowen | 73.5kg | 4:06.82 | 3-7-8 | 0 |
| 22.8L | $23.00 |
| 1/14 | 24/04/2025 | 48 | HCP HDLE 4U | $27,220.00 | Perth Uk | 3218m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 74.5kg | 4:04.15 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 99/8 | 07/03/2025 | 29 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Good | Sean Bowen | 72.5kg | 4:07.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/02/2025 | 88 | HCP HDLE 4U | $17,670.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 76kg | 4:00.53 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 5/12 | 10/11/2024 | 16 | HDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Good Soft | Kevin Brogan | 73kg | 3:48.79 | 8-5-5 | 0 |
| 47.0L | $8.50 |
| 5/6 | 25/10/2024 | 162 | G2 OPEN 4U | $99,820.00 | Cheltenham | 3319m | Good | Sean Bowen | 71kg | 3:52.03 | 6-5-5 | 0 |
| 28.8L | $17.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/05/2024 | 207 | MHDLE 4U | $14,760.00 | Perth Uk | 3261m | Good Soft | Derek Fox | 71.5kg | 4:02.35 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $2.50 |
| 7/18 | 22/10/2023 | 31 | HCP 3U | $78,040.00 | Leopardstown | 2414m | Heavy | Colin Keane | 59.5kg | 2:45.84 | - | 10 |
| 11.8L | $8.50 |
| 3/12 | 21/09/2023 | 48 | HCP 3U | $78,040.00 | Listowel | 2414m | SH | Colin Keane | 63.5kg | 2:45.50 | - | 1 |
| 6.5L | $4.00 |
| 6/17 | 04/08/2023 | 31 | HCP 3U | $198,850.00 | Galway | 2414m | GY | Colin Keane | 59kg | 2:39.29 | - | 19 |
| 6.3L | $21.00 |
| 8/9 | 04/07/2023 | 254 | LR OPEN 3U | $69,370.00 | Roscommon | 2313m | GY | Seamie Heffernan | 61.5kg | 2:39.07 | - | 7 |
| 8.0L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Ben Jones
Weight: 75kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell after having raced just once last campaign made some head-way from midfield; finished seventh of 8 runners at Carlisle on November 30 over 3400m, slow track; 27 len behind Medieval Gold with 75kg at $11. First up last campaign finished fifth in a small field at Wincanton in the G2 Rising Stars Novices' Chase on November 11 2023 over 4000m, 37 len behind Knappers Hill carrying 71.5kg at $17. Others preferred at this stage.
Last Starts 65 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 30/11/2025 | 708 | HDLE HCP 3U | $30,860.00 | Carlisle | 3419m | Soft | Gavin Sheehan | 75kg | 4:23.18 | 4-7-7 | 0 |
| 27.3L | $11.00 |
| 99/3 | 23/12/2023 | 42 | BCHSE 4U | $24,700.00 | Haydock Park | 3319m | Heavy | Adam Wedge | 73.5kg | 4:33.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.00 |
| 5/6 | 11/11/2023 | 281 | G2 NCHSE 4U | $99,820.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Good Soft | Adam Wedge | 71.5kg | 5:10.35 | 5-4-5 | 0 |
| 37.0L | $17.00 |
| 1/10 | 03/02/2023 | 77 | NHDLE APP 47 | $15,760.00 | Chepstow | 3229m | Good Soft | Adam Wedge | 73.5kg | 4:00.52 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/15 | 18/11/2022 | 229 | NHDLE 4U | $16,250.00 | Chepstow | 3229m | Good Soft | Adam Wedge | 70kg | 4:09.31 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 03/04/2022 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Rathcannon P2p | 4828m | Good | T P Roche | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Freddie Gingell
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Last outing led throughout and just faded finished third of 8 runners at Kempton Park on January 10 over 3200m, 3 len behind Williethebuilder with 68.5kg at $10. The run before rolled along in front and was edged out late finished second in a small field at Doncaster on December 12 over 3330m, 0.5 len behind Laughing John with 76kg at $3.30. Capable of better showing. Big chance to break through.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 10/01/2026 | 29 | HDLE HCP 4U | $32,670.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 68.5kg | 3:52.20 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $10.00 |
| 2/3 | 12/12/2025 | 55 | HCP HDLE 4 | $15,560.00 | Doncaster | 3335m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 76kg | 4:07.11 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
| 5/8 | 18/10/2025 | 157 | HCP HDLE 3U | $27,220.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 69.5kg | 4:06.65 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 13.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/3 | 14/05/2025 | 19 | OPEN HDLE 4U | $14,000.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good | Harry Cobden | 71kg | 3:58.00 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $1.13 |
| 1/9 | 25/04/2025 | 19 | HDLE MDN 4U | $13,980.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | Harry Cobden | 68kg | 3:56.72 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.36 |
| 2/8 | 06/04/2025 | 232 | HDLE MDN 4U | $13,980.00 | Ffos Las | 4023m | Good Soft | Freddie Gingell | 68kg | 4:57.82 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/5 | 17/08/2024 | 19 | G3 OPEN 3U | $94,370.00 | Curragh | 2816m | Good | R P Whelan | 56.5kg | 2:56.50 | - | 4 |
| 20.0L | $81.00 |
| 9/13 | 29/07/2024 | 9 | HCP 3 | $33,820.00 | Galway | 2514m | Y | Robert Whearty | 57.5kg | 2:48.54 | - | 11 |
| 5.5L | $15.00 |
| 6/10 | 20/07/2024 | 22 | HCP 3 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Good | David Egan | 60kg | 2:10.27 | - | 8 |
| 6.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/18 | 28/06/2024 | 12 | APP HCP 3U | $52,030.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Good | James J G Ryan | 58.5kg | 2:32.47 | - | 18 |
| 0.5L | $29.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/06/2024 | 79 | APP HCP 3 | $22,550.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | Good | P A Harnett | 61.5kg | 2:01.36 | - | 8 |
| 1.5L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Lorcan Murtagh
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up finished tenth of 13 starters at Wincanton on December 16 over 3000m, slow track; 36 len behind Poet Laureate carrying 71kg at $15. Last start finished fifth of 12 starters at Wincanton on January 15 over 4000m, on slow going 21 len behind Lucky Bere carrying 68kg at $19. Needs to find more to be any chance in this line-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 15/01/2026 | 30 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Soft | Robbie David | 68kg | 5:10.94 | 10-9-5 | 0 |
| 21.0L | $19.00 |
| 10/13 | 16/12/2025 | 102 | HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Soft | Robbie David | 71kg | 3:42.73 | 11-11-10 | 0 |
| 36.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/09/2025 | 12 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,970.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Robbie David | 69.5kg | 5:02.64 | 6-6-5 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/5 | 24/08/2025 | 35 | HCP 3U | $44,680.00 | Goodwood | 3218m | Good Firm | Trevor Whelan | 59.5kg | 3:26.76 | 4-5-5 | 2 |
| 43.8L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 20/07/2025 | 53 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,880.00 | Stratford Avon | 4425m | Good | Robbie David | 70kg | 5:45.60 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 43.5L | $4.33 |
| 2/7 | 28/05/2025 | 22 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 4325m | Good | Robbie David | 72kg | 5:09.80 | 6-2-2 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $5.50 |
| 6/14 | 06/05/2025 | 49 | HCP HDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good | Robbie David | 73.5kg | 4:59.30 | 14-9-6 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 18/03/2025 | 11 | HCP HDLE 4U | $19,960.00 | Exeter | 4325m | Good | Robbie David | 71kg | 5:16.97 | 6-3-2 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/03/2025 | 43 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Good | Robbie David | 67.5kg | 4:07.50 | 5-6-5 | 0 |
| 27.8L | $23.00 |
| 99/14 | 23/01/2025 | 78 | HCP HDLE 4U | $13,840.00 | Huntingdon | 4156m | Soft | Tom Bellamy | 74.5kg | 5:14.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 8/10 | 06/11/2024 | 51 | HCP 3U | $19,370.00 | Nottingham | 3218m | Soft | Oscar Palmer | 64kg | 3:42.76 | 4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4 | 3 |
| 20.8L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Chad Bament
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming set the pace for much of the race finished third of 17 starters at Exeter on November 7 over 3300m, 1.75 len behind Haas Boy carrying 68kg at $23. Second-up set the pace for much of the race finished second of 13 runners at Wincanton on December 16 over 3000m, slow track; 2.75 len behind Poet Laureate carrying 67kg at $8. Key chance expected to go close.
Last Starts 49 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 | 16/12/2025 | 39 | HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Soft | Chad Bament | 67kg | 3:42.73 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/17 | 07/11/2025 | 212 | HDLE HCP 3U | $29,950.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Good | Chad Bament | 68kg | 4:11.60 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $23.00 |
| 6/7 | 09/04/2025 | 30 | HCP HDLE 4U | $16,610.00 | Taunton | 3313m | Good Firm | Chad Bament | 76kg | 3:57.17 | 2-3-6 | 0 |
| 13.3L | $3.75 |
| 3/7 | 10/03/2025 | 34 | HCP HDLE 4U | $19,370.00 | Taunton | 3313m | Good | Chad Bament | 71.5kg | 4:02.92 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 9/14 | 04/02/2025 | 36 | HCP HDLE 4U | $19,060.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Soft | Rex Dingle | 67.5kg | 4:18.30 | 3-7-9 | 0 |
| 28.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/12/2024 | 13 | HCP HDLE 3U | $19,370.00 | Taunton | 3823m | Good Soft | Gearoid Harney | 71kg | 4:49.87 | 2-3-4 | 0 |
| 25.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 17/12/2024 | 33 | HCP HDLE 3U | $16,610.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | Good Soft | Gearoid Harney | 69kg | 3:51.10 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 14/11/2024 | 116 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,450.00 | Taunton | 3313m | Good Firm | Gearoid Harney | 75kg | 4:00.40 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
| 9/12 | 21/07/2024 | 16 | HDLE HCP 3U | $19,330.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good Soft | Lorcan Williams | 76kg | 3:52.87 | 6-6-9 | 0 |
| 44.3L | $23.00 |
| 6/6 | 05/07/2024 | 47 | STPLE HCP 4U | $23,500.00 | Newton Abbot | 3319m | Good | Lorcan Williams | 71.5kg | 3:56.90 | 3-5-6 | 0 |
| 57.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 19/05/2024 | 25 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $12,980.00 | Stratford Avon | 3419m | Good | Lorcan Williams | 76kg | 4:09.46 | 7-5-4 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Last start finished third of 11 starters at Newbury on January 14 over 3300m, 2.75 len behind General Briar carrying 62kg at $8.50. Before that won by a head this track on December 11 over 3300m defeating Appleshaw carrying 69.5kg at $2.40 in a hurdle. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 14/01/2026 | 34 | HDLE HCP 4U | $19,960.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good Soft | Will Featherstone | 62kg | 4:01.78 | 9-3-3 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $8.50 |
| 1/13 | 11/12/2025 | 24 | HDLE HCP 3U | $16,340.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good | James Bowen | 69.5kg | 4:01.72 | 8-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $2.38 |
| 3/8 | 17/11/2025 | 13 | HDLE HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Plumpton | 3218m | Good | James Bowen | 66.5kg | 3:55.64 | 8-4-3 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $2.00 |
| 4/14 | 04/11/2025 | 16 | JHDLE MDN 3 | $12,700.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Good | James Bowen | 70kg | 3:45.76 | 13-5-4 | 0 |
| 7.8L | $8.50 |
| 2/5 | 19/10/2025 | 47 | JHDLE 3 | $21,780.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | James Bowen | 70kg | 3:50.00 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $6.50 |
| 8/10 | 02/09/2025 | 40 | HCP 3U | $19,330.00 | Goodwood | 2011m | Heavy | William Buick | 61.5kg | 2:18.63 | 6-8-8 | 6 |
| 14.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/6 | 24/07/2025 | 41 | HCP 3U | $19,960.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good Firm | Charles Bishop | 60.5kg | 2:07.99 | 2-1-4 | 8 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/9 | 13/06/2025 | 13 | HCP 3 | $20,870.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2011m | Good | Edward Greatrex | 57kg | 2:09.19 | 1-1-3 | 9 |
| 2.5L | $21.00 |
| 3/9 | 31/05/2025 | 26 | HCP 3 | $27,230.00 | Chester | 2112m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 58kg | 2:15.28 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 05/05/2025 | 186 | HCP 3 | $14,520.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Charles Bishop | 59.5kg | 1:38.98 | 7-7-5 | 5 |
| 4.0L | $34.00 |
| 1/6 | 31/10/2024 | 20 | NSY HCP 2 | $12,890.00 | Bath | 1609m | Soft | Finley Marsh | 61kg | 1:47.54 | 4-3-1 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Taylor Fisher
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished fifth of 8 starters at Ffos Las on January 8 over 3200m, on a wet track; 25 len behind El Gavilan carrying 72kg at $41. Run before pulled up at Hereford on December 20 over 3200m. Hard to recommend on recent efforts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 08/01/2026 | 19 | HDLE HCP 4U | $12,170.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Heavy | Callum Pritchard | 72kg | 4:06.65 | 1-3-5 | 0 |
| 25.3L | $41.00 |
| 99/15 | 20/12/2025 | 61 | HDLE HCP 3U | $15,500.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Soft | Lorcan Williams | 72.5kg | 4:11.65 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 20/10/2025 | 36 | HCP 4U | $13,250.00 | Bath | 1609m | Heavy | Tyler Heard | 55kg | 1:48.22 | 3-2-5 | 10 |
| 5.3L | $13.00 |
| 5/12 | 14/09/2025 | 16 | HCP APP 3U | $12,180.00 | Bath | 2045m | Good Soft | Mason Paetel | 57kg | 2:13.33 | 2-1-5 | 8 |
| 4.7L | $34.00 |
| 8/8 | 29/08/2025 | 343 | OPEN 3U | $11,980.00 | Ffos Las | 1609m | Soft | Taylor Fisher | 60kg | 1:46.40 | 3-3-8 | 11 |
| 11.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/09/2024 | 6 | HDLE HCP 4U | $18,420.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good | Taylor Fisher | 67.5kg | 3:54.90 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 10/12 | 14/09/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Bath | 1609m | Good | Taylor Fisher | 57.5kg | 1:40.64 | 2-4-10 | 5 |
| 17.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/9 | 31/08/2024 | 1 | HDLE HCP 3U | $19,330.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good | Taylor Fisher | 65.5kg | 3:50.28 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/6 | 30/08/2024 | 16 | 3U | $10,340.00 | Ffos Las | 1609m | Heavy | Taylor Fisher | 60kg | 1:48.82 | 1-2-2 | 2 |
| 5.0L | $4.00 |
| 5/7 | 14/08/2024 | 15 | HCP 3U | $10,340.00 | Ffos Las | 1609m | Heavy | Jack Doughty | 57.5kg | 1:48.98 | 3-5-5 | 1 |
| 12.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 30/07/2024 | 21 | 3U | $10,340.00 | Ffos Las | 1609m | Good Firm | Taylor Fisher | 60kg | 1:39.39 | 2-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |