Taunton Race 4 - Stables Business Park Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
WICKED THOUGHTS (2) is racing consistently with two wins and two placed efforts last six starts including placing third in a handicap chase at this venue. Holds winning course and distance form. Expected to challenge. ALWAYS BUSY (5) failed to finish a Chepstow handicap chase almost a month ago before placing second at Southwell eight days back. Can go one better. ANYTRIXWILLDO (6) bids to turn two runner-up finishes into a win after placing second twice tackling Ludlow handicap chases. Expected to challenge. AUTONOMOUS CLOUD (3) may improve having finished seventh in a Doncaster handicap chase.

Jockey: James Best
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing finished fourth in a small field at Ascot on March 29 over 4200m, 62 len behind Sherborne carrying 76kg at $13. Start before pulled up at Doncaster on February 28 over 5200m. Looks tested without significant improvement.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 29/03/2026 | 29 | STPLE HCP 5U | $36,300.00 | Ascot Uk | 4224m | Good | James Best | 76kg | 5:14.21 | - | 0 |
| 62.0L | $13.00 |
| 0/8 | 28/02/2026 | 61 | STPLE HCP 5U | $127,050.00 | Doncaster | 5230m | Soft | James Best | 68.5kg | 6:49.87 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/7 | 29/12/2025 | 24 | STPLE HCP 4U | $23,250.00 | Doncaster | 4828m | Good | James Best | 73.5kg | 6:01.37 | 3-2-3 | 0 |
| 12.0L | $29.00 |
| 0/7 | 05/12/2025 | 42 | STPLE HCP 4U | $29,040.00 | Exeter | 6135m | Soft | James Best | 76kg | 8:36.24 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
| 0/18 | 24/10/2025 | 49 | HCP APP CHSE 4U | $35,520.00 | Cheltenham | 5029m | Good Soft | Simon Elliott | 75.5kg | 6:34.61 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
| 6/6 | 05/09/2025 | 102 | HCP CHSE 4U | $40,840.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4828m | Good | James Best | 74.5kg | 5:55.55 | 2-6-6 | 0 |
| 80.0L | $19.00 |
| 99/7 | 26/05/2025 | 23 | HCP CHSE 10U | $30,090.00 | Cartmel | 5934m | Good Soft | James Best | 76kg | 7:37.61 | 2-1-99 | 0 |
| 76.2L | $10.00 |
| 11/14 | 03/05/2025 | 17 | HCP CHSE 5U | $62,800.00 | Uttoxeter | 4828m | Good | James Best | 68.5kg | 6:05.43 | 3-10-11 | 0 |
| 49.0L | $26.00 |
| 0/6 | 16/04/2025 | 46 | HCP CHSE 5U | $55,350.00 | Cheltenham | 5230m | Good | James Best | 69kg | 6:42.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.50 |
| 1/12 | 01/03/2025 | 111 | HCP CHSE 5U | $127,050.00 | Doncaster | 5230m | Good | James Best | 66.5kg | 6:20.00 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $34.00 |
| 4/4 | 10/11/2024 | 19 | HCP CHSE 10U | $55,560.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4828m | Good | James Best | 70.5kg | 6:23.70 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 66.8L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Freddie Gingell
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Fresh up after three months finished third in a small field at this track on March 24 over 4600m, 9 len behind Ede'iffs Rock carrying 75kg at $4. Previously second-up finished fourth in a small field at Exeter on January 9 over 4800m, 42 len behind Silver Thorn with 70.5kg at $5. Strips fitter and is again a top chance.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 24/03/2026 | 74 | STPLE HCP 5U | $24,140.00 | Taunton | 4626m | Good | Harry Cobden | 75kg | 5:50.02 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $4.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/01/2026 | 43 | STPLE HCP 5U | $28,130.00 | Exeter | 4828m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 70.5kg | 6:18.91 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 42.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/11/2025 | 220 | STPLE HCP 4U | $24,140.00 | Taunton | 4626m | Good Firm | Harry Cobden | 76kg | 5:58.97 | 1-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 0/10 | 21/04/2025 | 22 | HCP HDLE 4U | $91,460.00 | Plumpton | 4123m | Good | Harry Cobden | 72.5kg | 5:02.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 1/4 | 30/03/2025 | 46 | HDLE MDN 4U | $18,150.00 | Ascot Uk | 3922m | Good | Harry Cobden | 73kg | 4:48.88 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $1.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/02/2025 | 75 | HDLE MDN 5U | $14,210.00 | Hereford | 5138m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 71.5kg | 6:36.30 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $2.88 |
| 0/9 | 29/11/2024 | 37 | HDLE MDN 4U | $13,980.00 | Doncaster | 4224m | Good Soft | Freddie Gingell | 70.5kg | 5:01.39 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.13 |
| 2/4 | 23/10/2024 | 187 | MHDLE 4U | $15,430.00 | Southwell | 4928m | Good | Freddie Gingell | 70.5kg | 6:14.90 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 19/04/2024 | 75 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $7,260.00 | Exeter | 3319m | Good | Freddie Gingell | 72kg | 4:13.00 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/02/2024 | 112 | HUNT FLAT 46 | $27,220.00 | Musselburgh | 3118m | Soft | Harry Cobden | 73kg | 3:49.10 | 1-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/7 | 15/10/2023 | 188 | HUNT FLAT MDN 45 | $13,610.00 | Ffos Las | 3218m | Good Soft | H Cobden | 70.5kg | 3:45.67 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $2.63 |

Jockey: Paul O'Brien
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Freshened for 41 days. Fresh up after three months finished seventh of 9 starters at Doncaster on February 27 over 4800m, 28 len behind If Not For Dylan with 71.5kg at $3.80. Previously second-up pulled up at Uttoxeter on December 9 over 4800m. Key runner - don't underestimate.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 27/02/2026 | 80 | STPLE HCP 10U | $36,300.00 | Doncaster | 4828m | Good Soft | Paul O'brien | 71.5kg | 6:21.10 | - | 0 |
| 28.3L | $3.75 |
| 0/7 | 09/12/2025 | 24 | STPLE HCP 4U | $23,250.00 | Uttoxeter | 4828m | Heavy | Harry O'dwyer | 70kg | 6:42.73 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.00 |
| 8/16 | 15/11/2025 | 171 | APP CHSE HCP 4U | $44,400.00 | Cheltenham | 5029m | Heavy | Harry O'dwyer | 67.5kg | 6:49.79 | 1-7-8 | 0 |
| 24.5L | $17.00 |
| 1/7 | 28/05/2025 | 26 | OPEN CHSE 5U | $11,010.00 | Cartmel | 5129m | Good Soft | Harry O'dwyer | 73kg | 6:49.20 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $4.20 |
| 6/10 | 02/05/2025 | 29 | CHSE 5U | $10,150.00 | Cheltenham | 4139m | Good | Harry O'dwyer | 75.5kg | 5:17.83 | 4-7-6 | 0 |
| 32.0L | $15.00 |
| 8/29 | 03/04/2025 | 37 | CHSE 6U | $92,250.00 | Aintree | 4241m | Good Soft | P A King | 76kg | 5:30.29 | 5-8-8 | 0 |
| 18.3L | $51.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/02/2025 | 36 | CHSE 6U | $28,820.00 | Leicester | 4526m | Heavy | Harry O'dwyer | 75kg | 6:26.72 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 8.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/5 | 20/01/2025 | 41 | HCP CHSE 5U | $27,220.00 | Ayr | 4828m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 75.5kg | 6:25.28 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $4.33 |
| 4/9 | 10/12/2024 | 27 | HCP CHSE 4U | $21,590.00 | Uttoxeter | 4828m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 76kg | 6:30.24 | 8-5-4 | 0 |
| 14.8L | $8.50 |
| 99/10 | 13/11/2024 | 28 | HCP CHSE 4U | $72,010.00 | Bangor On Dee | 4828m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 71.5kg | 6:20.56 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $4.60 |
| 3/4 | 16/10/2024 | 179 | HDLE 4U | $19,420.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 70kg | 6:22.39 | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $2.75 |

Jockey: Osian Radford
Weight: 71.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. First-up after three months finished sixth of 8 runners at Ffos Las on March 16 over 4800m, slow track; 12 len behind Big City Roller carrying 68kg at $29. Previously second-up finished second in a small field at Ludlow on February 27 2025 over 4800m, slow track; 16 len behind Faitque De L'isle carrying 73.5kg at $4. Gets chance to atone.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 16/03/2026 | 101 | STPLE HCP 5U | $31,760.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Soft | Conor Ring | 68kg | 6:40.29 | - | 0 |
| 12.3L | $29.00 |
| 0/7 | 05/12/2025 | 19 | STPLE HCP 4U | $29,040.00 | Exeter | 6135m | Soft | Ellis Collier | 68kg | 8:36.24 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $10.00 |
| 9/11 | 16/11/2025 | 31 | STPLE HCP 4U | $39,930.00 | Fontwell Park | 5532m | Good Soft | Osian Radford | 66kg | 7:36.29 | 7-11-9 | 0 |
| 32.5L | $21.00 |
| 1/3 | 16/10/2025 | 37 | HCP CHSE 5U | $16,210.00 | Ffos Las | 5632m | Good | Osian Radford | 67.5kg | 7:19.70 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 11.0L | $8.50 |
| 5/6 | 09/09/2025 | 50 | HCP HDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 5330m | Good Soft | Osian Radford | 69.5kg | 6:41.79 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 32.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 21/07/2025 | 46 | HCP CHSE 4U | $17,250.00 | Cartmel | 5127m | Soft | Adam Wedge | 67.5kg | 7:02.17 | 5-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 05/06/2025 | 47 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,160.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Good Soft | Osian Radford | 71.5kg | 6:18.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/04/2025 | 30 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 5230m | Heavy | Adam Wedge | 71kg | 7:00.12 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $3.25 |
| 3/9 | 20/03/2025 | 20 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,160.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Good | Adam Wedge | 71kg | 6:02.21 | 6-3-3 | 0 |
| 12.8L | $5.00 |
| 99/7 | 28/02/2025 | 1 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,160.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Heavy | Adam Wedge | 72.5kg | 7:01.86 | - | 0 |
| 0.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 27/02/2025 | 15 | HCP CHSE 5U | $17,670.00 | Ludlow | 4828m | Soft | Adam Wedge | 73.5kg | 6:29.97 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 16.0L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Jack Tudor
Weight: 68.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last run finished second in a small field at Southwell on April 1 over 4900m, 3 len behind Hell Hound carrying 70kg at $4.50. Before that pulled up at Chepstow on March 15 over 4700m. Looms as a top chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 01/04/2026 | 17 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Southwell | 4928m | Good | J J Murphy-Knight | 70kg | 6:25.45 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |
| 0/11 | 15/03/2026 | 43 | STPLE HCP 5U | $18,150.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Soft | Jack Tudor | 75kg | 6:15.28 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.50 |
| 5/7 | 31/01/2026 | 17 | STPLE HCP 5U | $36,300.00 | Musselburgh | 4727m | Good Soft | J J Murphy-Knight | 61kg | 5:58.71 | 1-5-5 | 0 |
| 14.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/11 | 14/01/2026 | 174 | STPLE HCP 5U | $23,590.00 | Newbury | 4727m | Good Soft | J J Murphy-Knight | 68kg | 6:05.20 | 4-4-3 | 0 |
| 20.5L | $41.00 |
| 0/10 | 24/07/2025 | 22 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Adam Wedge | 71kg | 5:51.28 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 02/07/2025 | 23 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,420.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Adam Wedge | 71.5kg | 5:47.91 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $19.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/06/2025 | 28 | HCP HDLE 4U | $11,350.00 | Southwell | 4883m | Good | Jack Tudor | 76kg | 6:28.35 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 25.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/4 | 12/05/2025 | 70 | HCP CHSE 5U | $15,650.00 | Southwell | 4928m | Good | Jack Tudor | 71kg | 6:45.15 | 4-3-1 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $5.50 |
| 0/7 | 03/03/2025 | 31 | HCP CHSE 5U | $17,720.00 | Southwell | 4928m | Good Soft | Jack Tudor | 71kg | 6:32.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |
| 0/8 | 31/01/2025 | 11 | HCP APP CHSE 5U | $12,250.00 | Lingfield | 4727m | Heavy | Jack Tudor | 75kg | 6:25.53 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/10 | 20/01/2025 | 21 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,600.00 | Warwick Uk | 5129m | Good Soft | Jack Tudor | 69.5kg | 6:33.55 | 4-2-1 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Benjamin Macey
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Comes off a 42 day let-up. Last run finished second of 8 runners at Ludlow on February 26 over 4770m, 2.75 len behind Martalmix'jac carrying 75.5kg at $15. Before that finished second of 9 starters at Ludlow on January 15 over 4800m, 4.5 len behind Annie Express with 71.5kg at $4.50. Well-placed to take this out.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 26/02/2026 | 42 | HCP CHSE 5U | $13,840.00 | Ludlow | 4782m | Good Soft | Richie Mclernon | 75.5kg | 6:22.46 | - | 0 |
| 2.8L | $15.00 |
| 2/9 | 15/01/2026 | 16 | STPLE HCP 5U | $13,610.00 | Ludlow | 4828m | Good Soft | Benjamin Macey | 71.5kg | 6:19.13 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/6 | 30/12/2025 | 14 | STPLE HCP 4U | $20,510.00 | Taunton | 5330m | Good | Kevin Brogan | 75kg | 6:50.87 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 16.5L | $5.00 |
| 0/10 | 16/12/2025 | 64 | STPLE HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Wincanton | 5029m | Soft | Benjamin Macey | 71kg | 6:44.63 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |
| 0/9 | 13/10/2025 | 101 | HCP CHSE 4U | $11,350.00 | Hereford | 5069m | Good | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 74.5kg | 6:26.61 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/9 | 04/07/2025 | 40 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 5230m | Good | Kevin Brogan | 76kg | 6:35.95 | 2-4-4 | 0 |
| 14.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 25/05/2025 | 15 | HCP APP CHSE 5U | $11,160.00 | Fontwell Park | 5230m | Good | Kevin Brogan | 75kg | 6:42.73 | 2-1-3 | 0 |
| 2.0L | $15.00 |
| 0/5 | 10/05/2025 | 31 | HCP CHSE 5U | $13,840.00 | Warwick Uk | 4828m | Good | Benjamin Macey | 76kg | 6:13.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $4.33 |
| 1/4 | 09/04/2025 | 76 | HCP CHSE 5U | $24,540.00 | Taunton | 5710m | Good Firm | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 69kg | 7:27.18 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $2.88 |
| 0/10 | 23/01/2025 | 57 | HCP CHSE 5U | $13,380.00 | Huntingdon | 4744m | Soft | Richie Mclernon | 76kg | 6:21.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $21.00 |
| 0/8 | 27/11/2024 | 15 | HCP CHSE 4U | $13,840.00 | Market Rasen | 4801m | Soft | Jonjo O'neill Jr | 76kg | 6:51.10 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.00 |