Taunton Race 1 - Frodon & Black Corton At Taunton Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
MINELLA YOGA (7) maintains impressive form. Did fail to land a hat-trick in latest though still finished a respectable third in the G2 Finesse Juvenile Hurdle at Cheltenham. Markedly down in grade and is the one to beat. SECRET SNIPER (6) gained a first placing tackling hurdles on most recent appearance when second contesting a Huntingdon novice hurdle. May go one better. CORSICAN CAPER (3) improved from a seventh on jumps debut at Uttoxeter running third in a Doncaster novice hurdle last time out. Rates best of the rest. LAU AND SHAZ (2) cannot be discounted after securing a 1.25L victory at Hereford.

Jockey: J M Quinlan
Weight: 74kgs
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Comments
Useful type. Last outing finished sixth of 8 runners at Newbury on March 20 over 4100m, 16 len behind Le Frimeur with 73.5kg at $8.50. The run before won by 1.0 len Catterick on February 24 over 3100m defeating Myrighthandman carrying 73kg at $2.60 in a hurdle. Certainly worth another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 20/03/2026 | 24 | HDLE 4U | $27,230.00 | Newbury | 4123m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 73.5kg | 5:05.62 | - | 0 |
| 16.0L | $8.50 |
| 1/9 | 24/02/2026 | 36 | MHDLE 4U | $19,250.00 | Catterick Bridge | 3118m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 73kg | 3:56.33 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $2.63 |
| 2/6 | 19/01/2026 | 93 | HUNT FLAT (a-w) 46 | $8,170.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | NS | Sam Twiston-Davies | 71kg | 3:37.16 | 4-3-2 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $2.25 |
| 3/8 | 18/10/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Loughanmore P2p | 4828m | Good | H P Goff | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Mr Joshua Newman
Weight: 73kgs
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Comments
Useful type. Freshened for 57 days. Last run favourite; won by 1.3 len Hereford on February 11 over 3200m on heavy going defeating Superkap with 71kg at $1.50 in a hurdle. The run before fell at Windsor on January 18 over 3200m. Hard to fault on her recent run.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 11/02/2026 | 24 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Heavy | Harry Cobden | 71kg | 4:09.04 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $1.50 |
| 0/6 | 18/01/2026 | 23 | HDLE M 4U | $68,060.00 | Windsor | 3218m | Soft | Sean Bowen | 73kg | 4:03.17 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/5 | 26/12/2025 | 64 | HDLE M 4U | $12,700.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good Soft | Joshua Newman | 67.5kg | 3:42.51 | 3-3-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $10.00 |
| 6/12 | 23/10/2025 | 28 | MHDLE M 4U | $28,780.00 | Clonmel | 4023m | Y | Keith Donoghue | 73kg | 5:01.10 | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $2.75 |
| 5/18 | 25/09/2025 | 156 | MHDLE M 4U | $28,620.00 | Listowel | 3218m | Y | Keith Donoghue | 73kg | 4:00.70 | - | 0 |
| 17.3L | $11.00 |
| 14/16 | 22/04/2025 | 95 | FLAT M 5U | $26,010.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | YS | D G Lavery | 75kg | 5:05.60 | - | 0 |
| 124.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/16 | 17/01/2025 | 32 | FLAT M 5U | $19,080.00 | Cork | 3218m | YS | D G Lavery | 75kg | 4:04.40 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $3.00 |
| 5/20 | 16/12/2024 | 36 | MHDLE M 4U | $21,680.00 | Naas | 3218m | GY | Keith Donoghue | 73kg | 4:01.10 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/11 | 10/11/2024 | 26 | FLAT M 4U | $19,080.00 | Naas | 3218m | GY | D G Lavery | 75kg | 4:07.00 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.73 |
| 2/11 | 15/10/2024 | 168 | FLAT M 4U | $19,080.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | Good | D Lavery | 74.5kg | 3:45.50 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $3.75 |
| 7/25 | 30/04/2024 | - | 4 | $173,430.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | D Lavery | 71kg | 4:12.70 | - | 0 |
| 14.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Lee Edwards
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Last run finished third in a small field at Doncaster on March 13 over 3300m, 4 len behind Count Of Vendome with 72kg at $34. Race before eased back early on finished fourth of 7 runners at Chelmsford on February 8 over 2800m, 9 len behind The Craftymaster carrying 57.5kg at $29. Rates highly in this field and is expected to be thereabouts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 13/03/2026 | 33 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Doncaster | 3319m | Good Soft | Lee Edwards | 72kg | 4:08.07 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/02/2026 | 15 | HCP 4U | $18,290.00 | Chelmsford City | 2816m | Neutral | Saffie Osborne | 57.5kg | 3:04.22 | 7-6-4 | 4 |
| 9.8L | $29.00 |
| 7/14 | 24/01/2026 | 33 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Uttoxeter | 3218m | Soft | Lee Edwards | 73.5kg | 4:05.33 | 6-6-7 | 0 |
| 68.5L | $126.00 |
| 9/9 | 22/12/2025 | 16 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 3319m | Neutral | Warren Fentiman | 57kg | 3:40.35 | 8-9-9 | 8 |
| 29.0L | $26.00 |
| 6/11 | 06/12/2025 | 4 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 3319m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | 3:40.77 | 10-9-6 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $8.50 |
| 6/8 | 02/12/2025 | 39 | HCP 3U | $10,890.00 | Lingfield | 3218m | Neutral | Jack Mitchell | 59kg | 3:24.86 | 7-8-6 | 3 |
| 7.3L | $41.00 |
| 4/11 | 24/10/2025 | 15 | HCP APP 4U | $19,960.00 | Newbury | 3218m | Soft | Alfie Gee | 52kg | 3:44.90 | 10-6-4 | 12 |
| 7.3L | $6.00 |
| 8/12 | 09/10/2025 | 7 | HCP 3U | $11,980.00 | Bath | 3419m | Good Soft | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | 3:54.13 | 9-7-8 | 5 |
| 6.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/7 | 02/10/2025 | 6 | HCP FLAT 3U | $54,450.00 | Nottingham | 2816m | Good Soft | Jay Mackay | 48.5kg | 3:15.56 | 4-3-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $15.00 |
| 2/11 | 26/09/2025 | 12 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Haydock Park | 2816m | Good Soft | Hollie Doyle | 53kg | 3:09.61 | 10-7-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/12 | 14/09/2025 | 11 | HCP 3U | $64,580.00 | Bath | 2816m | Soft | Joe Leavy | 54kg | 3:09.68 | 6-4-4 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Charlie Price
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Fresh up after five months finished 11th of 18 starters at Wincanton on February 25 over 3000m, 36 len behind Aguellid carrying 73kg at $301. Previously second-up failed to make any headway until the straight; raced back and made ground from the turn; won by 1.5 len Wolverhampton on January 20 2025 over 2400m defeating This Time Maybe carrying 60kg at $5. Looks tested in this line-up and others preferred.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/18 | 25/02/2026 | 160 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good Soft | Kielan Woods | 73kg | 3:48.67 | - | 0 |
| 36.0L | $301.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/09/2025 | 43 | HCP APP 4U | $12,430.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Michael Try | 66.5kg | 2:08.15 | 1-3-6 | 4 |
| 10.5L | $15.00 |
| 7/7 | 06/08/2025 | 13 | HCP APP 4U | $12,790.00 | Yarmouth | 2816m | Good Firm | Michael Try | 66.5kg | 3:03.34 | 1-6-7 | 7 |
| 29.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/7 | 24/07/2025 | 19 | HCP APP 4U | $19,540.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good Firm | Michael Try | 60.5kg | 2:06.82 | 3-7-6 | 7 |
| 17.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/07/2025 | 13 | HCP 4U | $11,990.00 | Nottingham | 2057m | Good Firm | Tommie Jakes | 60kg | 2:09.90 | 6-7-6 | 5 |
| 17.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/3 | 22/06/2025 | 27 | HCP 4U | $11,990.00 | Pontefract | 2016m | Good | Tommie Jakes | 60kg | 2:12.99 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.88 |
| 1/9 | 26/05/2025 | 26 | HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Leicester | 2011m | Good Firm | Tommie Jakes | 58kg | 2:07.11 | 4-1-1 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
| 4/8 | 30/04/2025 | 22 | HCP 4U | $11,980.00 | Brighton | 2011m | Good Firm | Paddy Bradley | 61kg | 2:02.56 | 5-2-4 | 7 |
| 6.8L | $17.00 |
| 6/10 | 08/04/2025 | 28 | HCP APP 4U | $16,330.00 | Southwell | 2414m | Neutral | Tommie Jakes | 59kg | 2:37.87 | 10-6-6 | 9 |
| 5.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/11 | 11/03/2025 | 21 | HCP 4U | $15,430.00 | Wolverhampton | 1911m | Neutral | Raul Da Silva | 61kg | 2:02.64 | 10-10-6 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/02/2025 | 22 | HCP 4U | $10,890.00 | Wolverhampton | 2816m | Neutral | Raul Da Silva | 61.5kg | 3:08.14 | 1-1-6 | 5 |
| 9.0L | $3.75 |
Jockey: Callum Pritchard
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign didn't finish the race at Wincanton January 15 over 3000m. First ever start ran 5 of 8 runners at Wincanton November 8 over 3000m, 8 len behind No Way Jay carrying 71kg at $23. Sure to make his presence felt.
Last Starts 83 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/12 | 15/01/2026 | 41 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Soft | Sean Houlihan | 73.5kg | 3:51.26 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $101.00 |
| 11/15 | 05/12/2025 | 27 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $7,260.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Soft | Callum Pritchard | 69.5kg | 4:24.87 | 5-9-11 | 0 |
| 58.0L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/11/2025 | - | HUNT FLAT 45 | $29,950.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good | Callum Pritchard | 71kg | 3:29.30 | 2-3-5 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Paul O'Brien
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up finished seventh of 18 runners at Wincanton on February 25 over 3000m, 18 len behind Aguellid with 73kg at $10. Last start finished second of 12 starters at Huntingdon on March 18 over 3200m, 4.5 len behind Wandering Ego carrying 72kg at $10. Looks ready to break through.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 18/03/2026 | 21 | HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Huntingdon | 3218m | Good | Jonathan Burke | 72kg | 3:58.26 | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $10.00 |
| 7/18 | 25/02/2026 | 96 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Wincanton | 3017m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 73kg | 3:48.67 | - | 0 |
| 18.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/11/2025 | 335 | HUNT FLAT 45 | $18,150.00 | Ascot Uk | 3118m | Good | Sean Bowen | 71kg | 3:51.64 | 4-3-5 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/12 | 21/12/2024 | 60 | HUNT FLAT 3 | $8,170.00 | Hereford | 3218m | Good Soft | James Bowen | 71kg | 4:02.83 | 8-1-2 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $2.88 |
| 3/12 | 22/10/2024 | - | HUNT FLAT 3 | $7,260.00 | Exeter | 2615m | Good Soft | David Bass | 70kg | 3:02.00 | 8-4-3 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Freddie Gingell
Weight: 70.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 3 of 10 starters at Cheltenham in the G2 Finesse Juvenile Novices' Hurdle January 24 over 3400m, slow track; 3 len behind Maestro Conti with 70kg at $3. At debut favourite; won by 5 len Fairyhouse November 4 over 3419m defeating Apache Peak carrying 70kg at $11. Well worth another chance.
Last Starts 74 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 24/01/2026 | 26 | G2 OPEN 4 | $145,200.00 | Cheltenham | 3419m | Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 70kg | 4:11.06 | 3-2-3 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 29/12/2025 | 55 | HDLE 3U | $30,850.00 | Newbury | 3319m | Good | Harry Cobden | 66kg | 3:54.99 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $4.20 |
| 1/14 | 04/11/2025 | - | HDLE 3 | $19,080.00 | Fairyhouse | 3419m | SH | D J O'keeffe | 70kg | 4:41.30 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $11.00 |