Taunton Race 2 - Dragonbet The Roar Before Bog At Cheltenham Maiden Hurdle (Gbb Race)
BABYKEN (10) didn't quite get home in latest over course and distance on heavy ground. Previously second also at this track tackling good ground. Can atone for those defeats. WAY OF STARS (11) finished narrowly ahead of the main selection that day beaten only a neck on second hurdle attempt. Winner on the flat. Clear danger here. GNOMON (4) possesses a similar profile being a dual flat winner with two placings over obstacles. Beaten when odds-on attempting first occasion. Will be close up. GREAT DANCE (9) is on hurdling debut having won a small race at Newton Abbot and subsequently ran down field among Listed company. Place chance.
Jockey: Jack Hogan
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Freshened for 29 days. Last start didn't finish the race at Larkhill on February 8 over 4800m. The start before that; didn't finish the race at Wiltshire P2p on February 8 over 4800m. Prefer to watch at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/11 | 08/02/2026 | 14 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Larkhill P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Samuel Scott | 73kg | 6:44.50 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 99/10 | 25/01/2026 | 25 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Cocklebarrow P2p | 4023m | Good | Samuel Scott | 73kg | 4:57.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/13 | 31/12/2025 | 67 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Horseheath P2p | 4828m | Good | Samuel Scott | 73kg | 6:12.10 | - | 0 |
| 17.9L | $13.00 |
| 5/8 | 25/10/2025 | 154 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Peppards Castle P2p | 4828m | Soft | J Corish | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19.5L | $1.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/05/2025 | 6 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Ballingarry P2p | 4828m | Good | D Higgins | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 56.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/8 | 18/05/2025 | 13 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Tattersalls P2p | 4828m | Good | S M O'rourke | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/10 | 05/05/2025 | 36 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Dawstown P2p | 4828m | Good | J W Hendrick | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/10 | 30/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Oldcastle P2p | 4828m | Y | S M O'rourke | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 53.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Thomas Bellamy
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming settled back and ran on when finished sixth of 10 starters at Huntingdon on December 7 over 3200m, on slow going 14 len behind Ambiente Friendly with 71kg at $34. Last start settled back and ran on when finished sixth of 11 starters at Newbury on January 14 over 3270m, 22 len behind Fire Warning with 71kg at $51. Continues to improve. Must be a chance in today's scenario.
Last Starts 54 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 | 14/01/2026 | 38 | HDLE 4U | $27,680.00 | Newbury | 3281m | Good Soft | Tom Bellamy | 71kg | 4:00.85 | 9-6-6 | 0 |
| 22.5L | $51.00 |
| 6/10 | 07/12/2025 | 288 | HDLE 4U | $16,340.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Soft | Tom Bellamy | 71kg | 3:57.23 | 8-5-6 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/6 | 22/02/2025 | 53 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $31,370.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 71.5kg | 3:59.80 | 4-5-5 | 0 |
| 30.0L | $29.00 |
| 6/12 | 31/12/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $7,260.00 | Warwick Uk | 3218m | Soft | Tom Cannon | 71kg | 3:59.13 | 11-5-6 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $19.00 |
Jockey: Harriet Tucker
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming fell at Wincanton on December 16 over 3000m. Second-up pulled up at Newbury on February 7 over 3300m. Looks tested again here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/8 | 07/02/2026 | 53 | HDLE 4U | $30,850.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Heavy | James Bowen | 71kg | 4:09.03 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $126.00 |
| 0/18 | 16/12/2025 | 68 | MHDLE 4U | $12,700.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Soft | Harriet Tucker | 68.5kg | 3:43.63 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $101.00 |
| 11/11 | 09/10/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Bath | 2011m | Good Soft | Callum Hutchinson | 62kg | 2:10.48 | 11-11-11 | 4 |
| 24.3L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 16/09/2025 | 74 | MHDLE 4U | $13,980.00 | Uttoxeter | 4023m | Good | Harriet Tucker | 67.5kg | 4:56.90 | 5-9-9 | 0 |
| 73.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/10 | 04/07/2025 | 279 | OPEN NOV 3U | $14,520.00 | Doncaster | 2414m | Good Firm | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 64.5kg | 2:31.73 | 6-4-5 | 8 |
| 8.8L | $67.00 |
| 4/6 | 28/09/2024 | 25 | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Ripon | 2414m | Soft | Harrison Shaw | 59kg | 2:38.33 | 6-4-4 | 1 |
| 19.0L | $34.00 |
| 10/14 | 03/09/2024 | - | NOV 3U | $13,250.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Clifford Lee | 59kg | 2:32.53 | 8-9-10 | 7 |
| 19.0L | $23.00 |
Jockey: K Brogan
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation 2 of 11 runners at Kempton Park December 26 over 3200m, 10 len behind Klub De Reve carrying 71.5kg at $29. When resuming last campaign 7 of 12 runners at Kempton Park All Weather July 9 over 2220m, 11 len behind Skimmer with 64kg at $26. Looks set to run well.
Last Starts 73 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 | 26/12/2025 | 16 | MHDLE 4U | $39,930.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | Kevin Brogan | 71.5kg | 3:46.98 | 5-4-2 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $29.00 |
| 2/11 | 10/12/2025 | 54 | MHDLE 4U | $14,210.00 | Hereford | 3266m | Good Soft | Kevin Brogan | 71.5kg | 4:05.10 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.67 |
| 1/8 | 17/10/2025 | 38 | HCP 3U | $27,220.00 | Haydock Park | 2816m | Good Soft | Rossa Ryan | 60kg | 3:10.89 | 3-3-1 | 8 |
| 2.8L | $4.60 |
| 3/6 | 09/09/2025 | 4 | HCP 3U | $20,730.00 | Ffos Las | 2816m | Heavy | Hector Crouch | 61kg | 3:29.82 | 3-3-3 | 5 |
| 20.3L | $2.88 |
| 1/11 | 05/09/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $15,430.00 | Haydock Park | 2313m | Good | Callum Rodriguez | 63.5kg | 2:32.17 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 3.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/9 | 20/08/2025 | 29 | NOV 35 | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | Hector Crouch | 63kg | 2:32.72 | - | 3 |
| 12.0L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 22/07/2025 | 13 | NOV 3U | $18,510.00 | Lingfield | 2313m | Good | Rossa Ryan | 64kg | 2:34.83 | 7-3-2 | 4 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |
| 7/12 | 09/07/2025 | 171 | NOV 3U | $73,800.00 | Kempton Park | 2211m | NS | Rossa Ryan | 64kg | 2:21.34 | 7-12-7 | 12 |
| 11.0L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 19/01/2025 | 18 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $73,800.00 | Windsor | 3218m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 67.5kg | 3:55.87 | 5-6-8 | 0 |
| 19.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/16 | 01/01/2025 | 71 | LR OPEN 4 | $46,130.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | Soft | Harry Cobden | 70kg | 4:22.02 | - | 0 |
| 7.8L | $2.75 |
| 1/12 | 22/10/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 3 | $7,260.00 | Exeter | 2615m | Good Soft | Daryl Jacob | 70kg | 3:02.00 | 6-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.8L | $3.75 |
Jockey: C P O'shea
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished seventh of 11 runners at Exeter on January 9 over 3300m, 21 len behind Mortal Coil carrying 71kg at $10. Second run from a spell finished 14th of 18 runners at Wincanton on February 25 over 3000m, 47 len behind Aguellid carrying 73kg at $81. Will need to lift. Not sure he is up to this.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/18 | 25/02/2026 | 47 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good Soft | Bryan Carver | 73kg | 3:48.67 | - | 0 |
| 47.8L | $81.00 |
| 7/11 | 09/01/2026 | 64 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Good Soft | Bryan Carver | 71kg | 4:18.67 | 3-8-7 | 0 |
| 21.8L | $10.00 |
| 10/12 | 06/11/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $12,920.00 | Newbury | 3281m | Good Soft | Bryan Carver | 71kg | 4:13.50 | 8-9-10 | 0 |
| 50.3L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Tom Broughton
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. First-up after two months finished tenth of 18 runners at Wincanton on February 25 over 3000m, 33 len behind Aguellid with 73kg at $51. Previously second-up finished eighth of 14 starters at Hereford on November 25 over 3200m, 12 len behind Smile John Boy with 71kg at $41. Looks tested in this line-up.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18 | 25/02/2026 | 66 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good Soft | David Bass | 73kg | 3:48.67 | - | 0 |
| 33.5L | $51.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/12/2025 | 26 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | NS | Freddie Mitchell | 69.5kg | 3:43.15 | 1-1-5 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $7.00 |
| 8/14 | 25/11/2025 | 44 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $8,170.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 71kg | 3:49.17 | 3-7-8 | 0 |
| 12.5L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/10/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $33,130.00 | Chepstow | 3218m | Good | David Bass | 70.5kg | 3:58.24 | 2-5-5 | 0 |
| 17.3L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Rian Corcoran
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up ran last at this track on February 12 over 3300m, on heavy track; 73 len behind A King Of Magic with 66.5kg at $101. Second-up finished third of 7 starters at Exeter on February 20 over 3300m, in the wet; 36 len behind Kapitein Kool with 69kg at $151. Fitter again but looks tested in this line-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 20/02/2026 | 8 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Heavy | Lorcan Williams | 69kg | 4:34.27 | 6-3-3 | 0 |
| 36.0L | $151.00 |
| 9/9 | 12/02/2026 | 67 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Heavy | Rian Corcoran | 66.5kg | 4:19.35 | 9-9-9 | 0 |
| 73.5L | $101.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/12/2025 | - | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Ballycrystal P2p | 4828m | Soft | R Sugrue | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: C Gethings
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Had two starts to date. When unwanted in the market at debut, finished 12th of 14 runners at this track on January 17 over 3300m, 37 len behind Heron In The Park carrying 71.5kg at $26. Last start made some head-way from midfield; finished seventh of 10 starters at Wincanton on February 14 over 3000m, on a wet track; 21 len behind Caballero Cliff carrying 70kg at $81. This looks a stern test.
Last Starts 23 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 | 14/02/2026 | 28 | MHDLE HUNT 4U | $18,150.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Heavy | Ciaran Gethings | 70kg | 3:59.46 | 6-7-7 | 0 |
| 21.5L | $81.00 |
| 12/13 | 17/01/2026 | - | MHDLE HUNT M 4U | $18,450.00 | Taunton | 3313m | Good Soft | Ciaran Gethings | 71.5kg | 4:08.76 | 12-12-12 | 0 |
| 37.3L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Lorcan Williams
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last campaign 9 of 14 starters at Huntingdon in the LR December 7 over 3200m, slow track; 11 len behind Ti'mamzel carrying 71kg at $19. At debut won by 1.3 len Newton Abbot October 18 over 3400m defeating Hobbson's Day with 67kg at $2.60. Can pose a serious challenge.
Last Starts 92 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 07/12/2025 | 50 | LR OPEN M 45 | $36,300.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Soft | Harry Cobden | 71kg | 3:53.02 | 8-5-9 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $19.00 |
| 1/4 | 18/10/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Newton Abbot | 3419m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 67kg | 4:16.94 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $2.63 |
Jockey: H Cobden
Weight: 68kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up held ground to the line finished second of 9 runners at this track on January 8 over 3300m, 17 len behind Onlyforfrankie carrying 67.5kg at $4.50. Second run from a spell led throughout and just faded finished third of 9 starters at this track on February 12 over 3300m, in the wet; 1.0 len behind A King Of Magic with 67.5kg at $4.30. Continues to improve. Can open winning account this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 12/02/2026 | 35 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Heavy | Harry Cobden | 67.5kg | 4:19.35 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $4.33 |
| 2/9 | 08/01/2026 | 74 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good | Harry Cobden | 67.5kg | 4:09.72 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 17.0L | $4.50 |
| 0/5 | 26/10/2025 | 151 | JHDLE 3 | $14,210.00 | Fontwell Park | 3567m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 70kg | 4:26.73 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 28/05/2025 | 25 | CL2 3 | $39,080.00 | Strasbourg | 2350m | Good Soft | Theo Bachelot | 57kg | 2:34.47 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 3.5L | $5.80 |
| 1/9 | 03/05/2025 | - | MDN CF 3 | $37,300.00 | Le Mans | 3200m | Good Soft | Theo Bachelot | 56kg | 3:29.50 | 4-5-1 | 1 |
| 2.0L | $8.60 |
Jockey: Jack Tudor
Weight: 68kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up finished third in a small field at Exeter on December 18 over 3300m, on heavy track; 7 len behind Klycot with 71kg at $5. Second-up held ground to the line finished second of 9 runners at this track on February 12 over 3300m, on a wet track; a neck behind A King Of Magic with 67.5kg at $6.50. Has the ability to be in the finish. Fitter for the two runs back and gets chance to break through.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 12/02/2026 | 56 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Heavy | Jack Tudor | 67.5kg | 4:19.35 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/4 | 18/12/2025 | 83 | JHDLE MDN 3 | $16,330.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Heavy | Jack Tudor | 71kg | 4:45.30 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/6 | 26/09/2025 | 20 | HCP 3 | $45,370.00 | Haydock Park | 2816m | Good Soft | Alfie Redman | 57kg | 3:10.80 | 6-5-4 | 6 |
| 3.3L | $17.00 |
| 7/10 | 06/09/2025 | 63 | HCP 3 | $184,500.00 | Haydock Park | 2817m | Good | Tom Marquand | 56kg | 2:59.99 | 8-6-7 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $17.00 |
| 4/10 | 05/07/2025 | 15 | HCP 3 | $184,500.00 | Haydock Park | 2817m | Good | P J McDonald | 58kg | 3:08.32 | 4-5-4 | 6 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 20/06/2025 | 13 | OPEN MDN 3U | $27,220.00 | Goodwood | 2816m | Good Firm | Jason Watson | 57.5kg | 3:03.20 | 5-1-1 | 4 |
| 7.0L | $1.83 |
| 4/10 | 07/06/2025 | 30 | HCP 3 | $92,250.00 | Doncaster | 2921m | Good | Callum Hutchinson | 57.5kg | 3:08.00 | 2-3-4 | 7 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 08/05/2025 | 32 | HCP 3 | $45,370.00 | Chester | 2514m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 61kg | 2:44.41 | 5-4-2 | 2 |
| 1.0L | $3.75 |
| 3/7 | 06/04/2025 | 181 | HCP 3 | $40,590.00 | Southwell | 2428m | Neutral | Oisin Murphy | 61kg | 2:37.50 | 4-4-3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
| 3/7 | 07/10/2024 | 24 | NOV 2 | $72,600.00 | Pontefract | 2011m | Soft | Daniel Tudhope | 60.5kg | 2:18.67 | 4-4-3 | 7 |
| 11.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/12 | 13/09/2024 | 19 | NOV 2 | $16,340.00 | Salisbury | 1609m | Good Soft | David Probert | 58kg | 1:44.09 | 4-4-4 | 7 |
| 8.3L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Miss Megan Bevan
Weight: 65kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Resumed from a spell and eased out of it in a hurdle at Hereford. At only start last preparation finished fourth in a small field at Leicester on November 17 over 3100m, on slow going 50 len behind Manganese with 67.5kg at $21. Needs to regain punters' trust.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/9 | 11/02/2026 | 86 | JHDLE MDN F 4 | $18,150.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Heavy | Megan Bevan | 67.5kg | 4:11.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $151.00 |
| 4/5 | 17/11/2025 | 182 | JHDLE MDN F 3 | $18,150.00 | Leicester | 3118m | Soft | Megan Bevan | 67.5kg | 4:01.60 | 1-4-4 | 0 |
| 50.8L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/05/2025 | 42 | HCP 3 | $11,070.00 | Redcar | 2814m | Good Firm | Marco Ghiani | 59kg | 3:03.63 | 6-7-5 | 1 |
| 9.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/5 | 07/04/2025 | 10 | NOV F 35 | $16,260.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Marco Ghiani | 54.5kg | 2:27.90 | 5-5-4 | 5 |
| 9.8L | $67.00 |
| 6/7 | 28/03/2025 | 14 | MDN F 34 | $13,250.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Marco Ghiani | 55kg | 2:38.98 | 6-6-6 | 3 |
| 20.3L | $67.00 |
| 7/7 | 14/03/2025 | - | NOV F 3 | $13,250.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Marco Ghiani | 58kg | 2:26.29 | 7-7-7 | 4 |
| 12.3L | $9.50 |