Taunton Race 2 - Free Raceday 9 March Maiden Hurdle (Gbb Race)
INNAMORATO (8) was better last time than what we've seen in the UK so far however still needs to improve on that form from Wincanton four weeks ago to get involved. This doesn't look as difficult a task and rates a major player. LEADER CRIK (5) was second in a point to point before finishing a disappointing sixth on hurdle and stable debut at Cheltenham. Wind surgery since and still early days. One to consider. FIVE BAR GATE (3) won on his second start for this yard. Went backwards at Plumpton four weeks ago and will need to improve. SAILING BY (6) indicated promise previously. Looks one for handicaps Something for the Multiples: MARIOLE (9)
Jockey: Harry Kimber
Weight: 72.5kgs
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Racing second-up today. Fresh up after a year finished tenth of 12 runners at Wincanton on January 15 over 3000m, slow track; 77 len behind Sinchi Roca with 73.5kg at $151. Previously second-up pulled up at this track on January 18 2025 over 3800m. Looks one of the outsiders in this.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 15/01/2026 | 362 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Soft | Ben Godfrey | 73.5kg | 3:51.26 | 8-10-10 | 0 |
| 77.3L | $151.00 |
| 0/12 | 18/01/2025 | 17 | HDLE HUNT MDN 47 | $16,790.00 | Taunton | 3823m | Good Soft | Cameron Iles | 72.5kg | 4:45.64 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $301.00 |
| 0/8 | 01/01/2025 | 219 | HDLE 4U | $12,920.00 | Exeter | 3365m | Soft | Ben Godfrey | 70.5kg | 4:28.73 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $201.00 |
| 99/8 | 27/05/2024 | 12 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Upcott Cross P2p | 4023m | Good Soft | Ella Herbison | 76kg | 6:03.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 99/10 | 15/05/2024 | 60 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Cothelstone P2p | 4023m | Good Firm | Ella Herbison | 76kg | 5:06.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 16/03/2024 | - | P2P | $0.00 | Milborne St Andrew P2p | 3219m | Good Soft | Martin McIntyre | 75.5kg | 4:45.00 | - | 0 |
| 69.8L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Shane Quinlan
Weight: 72.5kgs
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Last start finished eighth of 13 runners at Ludlow on January 15 over 4200m, 47 len behind Catchintsavo carrying 73kg at $251. The run before finished sixth of 7 starters at this track on January 8 over 3800m, 73 len behind Calvino carrying 72kg at $301. Receives a 1.5kg claim for this but still hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 29 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 | 15/01/2026 | 7 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Ludlow | 4224m | Good Soft | Shane Quinlan | 73kg | 5:12.45 | 8-9-8 | 0 |
| 47.3L | $251.00 |
| 6/7 | 08/01/2026 | 47 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Taunton | 3822m | Good | Harry Kimber | 72kg | 4:46.62 | 7-7-6 | 0 |
| 73.5L | $301.00 |
| 1/4 | 22/11/2025 | 959 | P2P MDN G 6U | $0.00 | Kirkistown P2p | 4828m | Soft | T C Kileff | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $1.00 |
| 99/10 | 08/04/2023 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Soft | S Connor | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: C O'farrell
Weight: 72.5kgs
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Last outing made some head-way from midfield; finished fifth of 14 starters at this track on January 17 over 3800m, 8 len behind Harbour Island with 72.5kg at $15. Before that ran on from midfield and won by 1.0 len Plumpton on December 1 over 3600m slow going defeating Soldier Poet carrying 71kg at $6. Looks very hard to beat if he is on-song.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 17/01/2026 | 47 | MHDLE HUNT 47 | $18,450.00 | Taunton | 3823m | Good Soft | Conor O'farrell | 72.5kg | 4:46.98 | 8-5-5 | 0 |
| 8.7L | $15.00 |
| 1/7 | 01/12/2025 | 33 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Plumpton | 3621m | Soft | Conor O'farrell | 71kg | 4:40.10 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 6/11 | 29/10/2025 | 318 | HUNT FLAT MDN 45 | $9,070.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good Soft | Conor O'farrell | 71.5kg | 4:17.63 | 5-8-6 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $41.00 |
| 1/9 | 15/12/2024 | 239 | P2P | $0.00 | Larkhill P2p | 3219m | Good | William Biddick | 75.5kg | 3:58.30 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $1.40 |
| 5/12 | 20/04/2024 | - | P2P | $0.00 | Garthorpe P2p | 3219m | Good Soft | T Broughton | 73kg | 4:32.80 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Ben Godfrey
Weight: 72.5kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign didn't finish the race at Wadebridge December 7 over 4800m. Previously first up; didn't finish the race at Badbury Rings November 16 over 4800m. Needs sharp improvement to feature.
Last Starts 68 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/7 | 07/12/2025 | 21 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Wadebridge P2p | 4828m | Heavy | Martin McIntyre | 73kg | 6:37.80 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
| 99/7 | 16/11/2025 | 196 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Badbury Rings P2p | 4828m | Good | William Biddick | 76kg | 6:19.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/12 | 04/05/2025 | 28 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Ballindenisk P2p | 4828m | Good | J H Williamson | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 26.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/9 | 06/04/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Rathcannon P2p | 4828m | Good | D Doyle | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Brendan Powell
Weight: 72.5kgs
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Resumes off a 34 day letup. Last outing finished seventh of 14 runners at Exeter on January 9 over 3300m, 40 len behind Johnny's Jury carrying 73.5kg at $15. Start before raced on the speed throughout before fading finished seventh of 15 runners at Exeter on December 5 over 3300m, on slow going 12 len behind Analitheia with 71kg at $3.80. Go close. Best efforts measure up and shouldn't be far away.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 09/01/2026 | 35 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $18,150.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 73.5kg | 4:17.86 | 7-7-7 | 0 |
| 40.0L | $15.00 |
| 7/15 | 05/12/2025 | 30 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $7,260.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Soft | Brendan Powell | 71kg | 4:24.87 | 4-4-7 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $3.75 |
| 3/13 | 05/11/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good Soft | Brendan Powell | 71kg | 4:16.40 | 9-3-3 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Tabitha Worsley
Weight: 69.5kgs
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Resuming after a lengthy spell. Having raced just once last preparation ran last at Uttoxeter on February 8 2025 over 3200m, slow track; 57 len behind Surrey Belle with 71kg at $13. First up last campaign made ground from midfield; finished fourth of 10 starters at Uttoxeter on April 24 2024 over 3200m, slow track; 8 len behind Blue Las with 70kg at $26. Might need this run.
Last Starts 370 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 | 08/02/2025 | 290 | HDLE M 4U | $13,980.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 71kg | 4:13.99 | 3-9-9 | 0 |
| 57.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 24/04/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT M 46 | $8,170.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Soft | Nick Scholfield | 70kg | 4:08.86 | 6-3-4 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $26.00 |
Jockey: H Cobden
Weight: 66kgs
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Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming made ground from midfield; finished eighth of 11 starters at this track on December 30 over 3300m, 46 len behind Wertpol carrying 70kg at $2. Second-up finished fourth of 12 starters at Wincanton on January 15 over 3000m, slow track; 23 len behind Sinchi Roca carrying 67.5kg at $21. Fitter now and making headway every start. Can open winning account here.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 15/01/2026 | 16 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Soft | Harry Cobden | 67.5kg | 3:51.26 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 23.5L | $21.00 |
| 8/11 | 30/12/2025 | 125 | JHDLE 3 | $16,510.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good | Harry Cobden | 70kg | 4:03.28 | 6-8-8 | 0 |
| 46.3L | $2.00 |
| 3/12 | 27/08/2025 | 30 | HDLE CL3 CF 3 | $60,390.00 | Clairefontaine | 3400m | Soft | Ludovic Philipperon | 67kg | 3:50.30 | 7-3-3 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $8.60 |
| 4/11 | 28/07/2025 | 29 | HDLE CL3 CF 3 | $60,820.00 | Clairefontaine | 3400m | Soft | Ludovic Philipperon | 66kg | 3:59.00 | 8-4-4 | 0 |
| 3.1L | $15.00 |
| 8/9 | 29/06/2025 | 59 | HCP CF 3 | $44,010.00 | Saint Cloud | 3000m | Good Soft | Cristian Demuro | 59.5kg | 3:15.19 | 2-2-8 | 9 |
| 6.5L | $5.60 |
| 7/11 | 01/05/2025 | 27 | HCP 3 | $44,400.00 | Saint Cloud | 2100m | Good Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 2:12.13 | 1-2-7 | 6 |
| 7.2L | $3.60 |
| 2/14 | 04/04/2025 | 33 | HCP 3 | $43,180.00 | Saint Cloud | 2400m | Good Soft | Hugo Boutin | 57kg | 2:41.37 | 1-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.4L | $15.00 |
| 2/10 | 02/03/2025 | 23 | MDN 3 | $35,060.00 | Lyon La Soie | 2400m | Neutral | Hugo Boutin | 58kg | 2:36.30 | 4-1-2 | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.10 |
| 2/9 | 07/02/2025 | 21 | MDN 3 | $35,060.00 | Lyon La Soie | 2150m | Neutral | Hugo Boutin | 58kg | 2:16.80 | 2-2-2 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $5.00 |
| 6/10 | 17/01/2025 | 20 | MDN CG 3 | $45,230.00 | Deauville | 1900m | Neutral | Hugo Boutin | 58kg | 2:01.00 | - | 5 |
| 5.5L | $30.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/12/2024 | 77 | MDN CG 2 | $48,540.00 | Deauville | 1900m | Neutral | Hugo Boutin | 58kg | 1:56.97 | - | 4 |
| 8.8L | $27.00 |
Jockey: N De Boinville
Weight: 66kgs
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Racing second-up. Was promising at first race start finished second of 9 runners at Lignieres on April 13 over 2400m, on slow going 0.5 len behind Misam with 62kg at $4.40. Went for a break before returning finished 12th of 16 runners at Cheltenham in the LR on January 1 over 3400m, 71 len behind Solly's Gold carrying 70kg at $8. Forgive first-up failure. Winning chance with improvement to come.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 01/01/2026 | 263 | LR OPEN 4 | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Good | David Bass | 70kg | 3:59.41 | 6-13-12 | 0 |
| 71.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/9 | 13/04/2025 | - | 3 | $22,450.00 | Lignieres | 2400m | Soft | D Breux | 62kg | 2:59.30 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |