Taunton Race 7 - South West Rail Solutions Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race)
ARTABAN (2) makes debut for Paul Nicholls. An expensive purchase at the sales and closely related to winners through the family. This son of Motivator doesn't have a daunting task ahead. ARMS PARK (1) showed significant promise both starts to date including a course and distance third when last seen in November. Major threat once again. Jukebox Jury mare ROXY ROCKS (5) will be one to watch on debut as there is plenty to like about her breeding being closely related to a winner in this sphere along with several good flat horses. CREST OF ARMS (6) wears a tongue-strap for the first time and is best watched.
Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 71kgs
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Returning from a spell making his jumps debut. He ended last campaign with led throughout and just faded finished third of 11 runners at this track on November 27 over 3300m, 4.5 len behind Canty's Cove carrying 71kg at $11 and before that finished second in a small field at Plumpton on September 21 over 3600m, 1.3 len behind Masked Mistress with 70kg at $11. Sure to be prominent.
Last Starts 117 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 | 27/11/2025 | 67 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Taunton | 3319m | Good Firm | Harry Cobden | 71kg | 3:53.44 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/5 | 21/09/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $9,070.00 | Plumpton | 3621m | Good | Adam Wedge | 70kg | 4:13.25 | 4-4-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
Jockey: H Cobden
Weight: 71kgs
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Five-year-old gelding who is first race starter by Motivator out of Day Lily. Keep very safe.
Jockey: R T Dunne
Weight: 71kgs
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Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation 6 of 7 runners at Haydock Park May 10 over 3140m, 8 len behind So Proud carrying 70kg at $81. First ever race start 12 of 13 runners at Kempton Park March 15 2025 over 3200m, 24 len behind Trustintimes carrying 70kg at $21. Can run a big race while fresh. Can pose a serious challenge.
Last Starts 318 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 10/05/2025 | 56 | OPEN HUNT FLAT 4 | $18,450.00 | Haydock Park | 3149m | Good | Ciaran Gethings | 70kg | 3:51.60 | 7-6-6 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $81.00 |
| 12/13 | 15/03/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 4 | $9,070.00 | Kempton Park | 3218m | Good | Sean Houlihan | 70kg | 3:49.03 | 4-10-12 | 0 |
| 24.5L | $21.00 |
Jockey: James Best
Weight: 67.5kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. At only start last campaign finished eighth of 9 runners at Saint-Jean-de-Monts on August 25 2024 over 2650m, 15 len behind Libellia Antique carrying 62.5kg. Watch for a move but would have to improve significantly to feature.
Last Starts 576 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 | 25/08/2024 | - | 3 | $17,470.00 | Saint-Jean-De-Monts | 2650m | Good | Christopher Grosbois | 62.5kg | 2:57.46 | - | 2 |
| 15.1L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Bryan Carver
Weight: 67.5kgs
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Five-year-old mare by Jukebox Jury out of Step On My Soul has taken a long time to make it to the track. Having her first start today. Tough test at her first appearance so prefer to see.
Jockey: Rex Dingle
Weight: 66kgs
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Resuming after a three months break. Finished off last campaign 7 of 16 starters at Cheltenham in the LR January 1 over 3400m, 12 len behind Solly's Gold with 70kg at $29. At debut 7 of 12 runners at Wincanton November 20 over 3000m, 10 len behind Bailly's Comet carrying 70kg at $5.50. Likely improver who makes plenty of appeal.
Last Starts 82 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 01/01/2026 | 42 | LR OPEN 4 | $45,370.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Good | Harry Skelton | 70kg | 3:59.41 | 16-5-7 | 0 |
| 12.3L | $29.00 |
| 7/12 | 20/11/2025 | - | APP HUNT FLAT 3 | $9,070.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good | Richie Mclernon | 70kg | 3:33.73 | 1-9-7 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $5.50 |