Taunton Race 6 - Mike's Seventieth Birthday Celebration Handicap Chase
HALL LANE (1) left behind four disappointing efforts to finish runner-up contesting a Huntingdon handicap chase a month ago. Can go one better. MCGREGORS CHARGE (4) was racing consistently with one win and three placed efforts in five starts before pulling up attempting a Hexham handicap chase during October. Now represents a new trainer and may bounce back. CAVE ARTICLE (5) makes first appearance since August 2025 when third in a handicap chase at Newton Abbot. Interesting following an elongated break. GATA BAN (6) cannot be discounted after placing third at Plumpton. Holds winning form at this venue.

Jockey: Jack Hogan
Weight: 76kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. First-up finished sixth of 9 runners at Leicester on January 20 over 4500m, 42 len behind River Run Free with 76kg at $12. Second-up finished second in a small field at Huntingdon on March 11 over 4700m, 2 len behind Jukebox D'eddy with 76kg at $9.50. Expected to feature.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 11/03/2026 | 50 | STPLE HCP 5U | $13,160.00 | Huntingdon | 4727m | Good | Jack Hogan | 76kg | 6:20.91 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $9.50 |
| 6/9 | 20/01/2026 | 404 | STPLE HCP 5U | $12,700.00 | Leicester | 4526m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 76kg | 6:06.27 | 7-6-6 | 0 |
| 42.8L | $12.00 |
| 8/9 | 12/12/2024 | 20 | HCP CHSE 4U | $24,540.00 | Taunton | 4629m | Good | Oscar Palmer | 71.5kg | 6:09.63 | 4-8-8 | 0 |
| 38.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 22/11/2024 | 19 | HCP CHSE 4U | $28,400.00 | Ascot Uk | 4828m | Good | Oscar Palmer | 67.5kg | 5:59.88 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 12.3L | $9.50 |
| 5/6 | 03/11/2024 | 119 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,910.00 | Huntingdon | 4744m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 75.5kg | 5:57.70 | - | 0 |
| 14.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/4 | 07/07/2024 | 23 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,700.00 | Market Rasen | 4828m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 72kg | 6:03.50 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $3.75 |
| 4/7 | 14/06/2024 | 32 | STPLE HCP 5U | $19,510.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 76kg | 5:42.10 | 1-3-4 | 0 |
| 18.5L | $4.00 |
| 3/9 | 13/05/2024 | 20 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Hereford | 4224m | Good | Tom Bellamy | 72.5kg | 5:12.30 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 23/04/2024 | 32 | STPLE HCP 5U | $16,150.00 | Southwell | 4123m | Good | Thomas Bellamy | 75.5kg | 5:20.90 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 22/03/2024 | 77 | HCP CHSE 5U | $22,140.00 | Newbury | 4510m | Good Soft | Tom Cannon | 71kg | 5:51.68 | 5-4-5 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $9.50 |
| 4/6 | 05/01/2024 | 43 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $17,590.00 | Ludlow | 4023m | Soft | Tom Cannon | 72kg | 5:28.19 | 4-3-4 | 0 |
| 28.8L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Mr J J Murphy-Knight
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Last run finished fourth of 7 runners at Plumpton on March 16 over 5100m, 63 len behind Ferret Jeeter carrying 72.5kg at $6.50. The run before made some head-way from midfield; finished third of 7 starters at Ffos Las on January 30 over 4800m, in the wet; 6 len behind Followango with 68.5kg at $9. Will be thereabouts.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 16/03/2026 | 45 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,520.00 | Plumpton | 5129m | Good Soft | Jack Tudor | 72.5kg | 6:48.40 | - | 0 |
| 63.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 30/01/2026 | 18 | STPLE HCP 5U | $17,620.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Heavy | Jack Tudor | 68.5kg | 6:40.02 | 4-3-3 | 0 |
| 5.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/11 | 12/01/2026 | 50 | STPLE HCP 5U | $11,160.00 | Hereford | 5029m | Good Soft | Toby Mccain-Mitchell | 71.5kg | 6:53.20 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/7 | 23/11/2025 | 42 | STPLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Windsor | 4928m | Good Soft | Freddie Mitchell | 67kg | 6:27.20 | 3-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |
| 0/8 | 12/10/2025 | 36 | HCP CHSE 4U | $33,130.00 | Chepstow | 5230m | Good Firm | Jamie Brace | 66kg | 6:57.34 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 0/9 | 06/09/2025 | 74 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,880.00 | Stratford Avon | 4539m | Good | Jack Tudor | 73.5kg | 5:37.26 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/06/2025 | 20 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 5230m | Good | Jack Tudor | 76kg | 6:30.10 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 3.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 04/06/2025 | 7 | HCP CHSE 5U | $14,520.00 | Newton Abbot | 5230m | Good | Jack Tudor | 74.5kg | 6:34.70 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.25 |
| 0/7 | 28/05/2025 | 100 | HCP CHSE 5U | $14,520.00 | Newton Abbot | 4224m | Good | Jack Tudor | 76kg | 5:16.85 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.50 |
| 0/10 | 17/02/2025 | 24 | HCP APP CHSE 5U | $11,160.00 | Southwell | 4928m | Good Soft | Jack Tudor | 70kg | 6:40.31 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/11 | 24/01/2025 | 71 | HCP CHSE 5U | $18,150.00 | Doncaster | 4828m | Good Soft | Jack Tudor | 66kg | 6:07.10 | 6-3-4 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Ben Godfrey
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after seven months. Finished off last preparation didn't finish the race at Hexham October 3 over 4840m. When resuming last campaign 2 in a small field at this track April 9 over 4600m, 2.75 len behind Unspeakable carrying 70.5kg at $13. Looms as a top chance despite the gap between runs.
Last Starts 187 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 | 03/10/2025 | 14 | HCP CHSE 4U | $20,560.00 | Hexham | 4865m | Good Soft | Ben Godfrey | 71.5kg | 7:14.23 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 19/09/2025 | 13 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,150.00 | Newton Abbot | 5230m | Good Soft | Ben Godfrey | 72kg | 6:46.59 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $6.50 |
| 3/9 | 06/09/2025 | 21 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,880.00 | Stratford Avon | 4539m | Good | Ben Godfrey | 70kg | 5:37.26 | 1-1-3 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/08/2025 | 31 | HCP CHSE 4U | $21,780.00 | Perth Uk | 4828m | Good | Toby Wynne | 67kg | 5:56.20 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $4.50 |
| 4/10 | 16/07/2025 | 21 | HCP CHSE 4U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 5230m | Good | Ben Godfrey | 67.5kg | 6:45.30 | 3-1-4 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/14 | 25/06/2025 | 13 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,160.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Ben Godfrey | 67kg | 5:41.23 | 4-3-2 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 3/8 | 12/06/2025 | 7 | HCP CHSE 5U | $12,680.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good Soft | Ben Godfrey | 64.5kg | 5:14.36 | 1-3-3 | 0 |
| 13.0L | $2.00 |
| 2/7 | 05/06/2025 | 33 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,160.00 | Ffos Las | 4828m | Good Soft | Ben Godfrey | 66kg | 6:18.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 8/10 | 03/05/2025 | 24 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 4828m | Good | Ben Godfrey | 66kg | 6:00.10 | 6-7-8 | 0 |
| 42.5L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 09/04/2025 | 675 | HCP CHSE 5U | $20,850.00 | Taunton | 4629m | Good Firm | Ben Godfrey | 70.5kg | 5:55.90 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/9 | 04/06/2023 | 14 | P2P MDN | $0.00 | Bratton Down P2p | 4828m | FM | Michael Treneer | 76kg | 5:57.30 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Jack Tudor
Weight: 70kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from the paddock today. Finished off last preparation 3 in a small field at Newton Abbot August 21 over 5170m, 21 len behind Blackacre carrying 73.5kg at $4. First up last campaign 5 of 10 runners at Fakenham October 30 2024 over 4000m, 24 len behind Hiero Sport carrying 68kg at $4.30. Leading contender and should feature.
Last Starts 230 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 21/08/2025 | 27 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,450.00 | Newton Abbot | 5184m | Good | Jack Tudor | 73.5kg | 6:37.21 | 2-3-3 | 0 |
| 21.0L | $4.00 |
| 6/10 | 25/07/2025 | 19 | HCP CHSE 4U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 5230m | Good | Jack Tudor | 71kg | 6:45.90 | 7-4-6 | 0 |
| 28.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/5 | 06/07/2025 | 27 | HCP CHSE 5U | $13,610.00 | Market Rasen | 4828m | Soft | Jack Tudor | 71.5kg | 6:41.09 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 27.3L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 09/06/2025 | 30 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,350.00 | Southwell | 4883m | Good | Jack Tudor | 70kg | 6:38.50 | 4-3-1 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/5 | 10/05/2025 | 30 | HCP CHSE 5U | $13,840.00 | Warwick Uk | 4828m | Good | Charlie Maggs | 71.5kg | 6:13.00 | 3-3-3 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $2.88 |
| 1/6 | 10/04/2025 | 30 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,350.00 | Hereford | 5069m | Good | Charlie Maggs | 68.5kg | 6:18.97 | 3-3-1 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 3/4 | 11/03/2025 | 39 | HCP CHSE 5U | $15,650.00 | Sedgefield | 5330m | Good | Adam Wedge | 67.5kg | 6:51.96 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 11.8L | $2.00 |
| 3/9 | 31/01/2025 | 56 | HCP CHSE 5U | $15,930.00 | Catterick Bridge | 5029m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 70.5kg | 6:49.70 | 3-1-3 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $2.88 |
| 1/7 | 06/12/2024 | 15 | HCP CHSE 4U | $11,160.00 | Sedgefield | 5330m | Soft | Brian Hughes | 67kg | 7:08.72 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $2.25 |
| 3/6 | 21/11/2024 | 22 | HCP CHSE 4U | $13,160.00 | Wincanton | 4023m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 65.5kg | 5:12.80 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $2.75 |
| 5/10 | 30/10/2024 | 218 | HDLE HCP 3U | $13,610.00 | Fakenham | 4023m | Good | Brian Hughes | 68kg | 5:00.80 | 5-5-5 | 0 |
| 24.8L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Bradley Harris
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes off a 31 day letup. Last run finished third in a small field at Plumpton on March 9 over 5100m, 31 len behind Scottish King carrying 74kg at $4.20. The start before that; finished sixth of 8 starters at Fakenham on January 18 over 4200m, 24 len behind Belle Montrose with 61kg at $9.50. Recent form suggests a big run is on the cards.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 09/03/2026 | 50 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,520.00 | Plumpton | 5129m | Good Soft | Richie Mclernon | 74kg | 6:46.40 | - | 0 |
| 31.3L | $4.20 |
| 6/8 | 18/01/2026 | 18 | STPLE HCP M 5U | $90,750.00 | Fakenham | 4224m | Good Soft | Harriet Tucker | 61kg | 5:40.36 | 8-8-6 | 0 |
| 24.8L | $9.50 |
| 6/13 | 31/12/2025 | 35 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 4828m | Good Soft | Conor O'farrell | 71.5kg | 6:43.09 | 3-6-6 | 0 |
| 31.8L | $29.00 |
| 6/7 | 26/11/2025 | 28 | STPLE HCP 4U | $13,160.00 | Market Rasen | 4325m | Good Soft | Richie Mclernon | 76kg | 5:53.67 | 4-6-6 | 0 |
| 47.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 29/10/2025 | 259 | HCP CHSE M 4U | $17,070.00 | Fakenham | 4224m | Good Soft | Richie Mclernon | 71kg | 5:50.50 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 4.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/9 | 12/02/2025 | 48 | HCP APP HDLE M 4U | $11,350.00 | Hereford | 4373m | Good Soft | Richie Mclernon | 72.5kg | 5:40.80 | 5-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $3.75 |
| 4/7 | 26/12/2024 | 50 | HCP HDLE 3U | $14,210.00 | Fontwell Park | 5181m | Soft | Jack Tudor | 66kg | 7:01.42 | 4-4-4 | 0 |
| 20.5L | $7.50 |
| 6/17 | 06/11/2024 | 33 | HCP HDLE M 4U | $11,160.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Good Soft | Richie Mclernon | 75kg | 6:20.85 | - | 0 |
| 21.0L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 04/10/2024 | 653 | HDLE HCP 3U | $11,160.00 | Fontwell Park | 3822m | Good Soft | Sam Twiston-Davies | 74kg | 4:54.27 | 8-7-8 | 0 |
| 34.8L | $21.00 |
| 1/14 | 21/12/2022 | 34 | NHDLE HCP M 4U | $15,360.00 | Taunton | 3823m | Good | Richard Mclernon | 71kg | 4:42.20 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $29.00 |
| 8/9 | 17/11/2022 | 148 | HDLE HCP 3U | $14,440.00 | Wincanton | 3986m | Good | Tom Scudamore | 75kg | 4:47.88 | - | 0 |
| 35.3L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Callum Pritchard
Weight: 67kgs
Stats
Comments
Last outing pulled up at Plumpton on March 16 over 5100m. The run before finished fifth of 10 starters at this track on February 12 over 4600m, on rain affected going; 35 len behind Ted The Thief carrying 66kg at $26. Capable enough and cannot be discounted lightly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/7 | 16/03/2026 | 32 | STPLE HCP 5U | $14,520.00 | Plumpton | 5129m | Good Soft | Taylor Fisher | 68kg | 6:48.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |
| 5/10 | 12/02/2026 | 26 | STPLE HCP 5U | $20,510.00 | Taunton | 4626m | Heavy | Taylor Fisher | 66kg | 6:06.11 | 1-3-5 | 0 |
| 35.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/14 | 17/01/2026 | 32 | HCP CHSE 5U | $22,740.00 | Taunton | 4629m | Good Soft | Taylor Fisher | 69.5kg | 6:01.23 | 5-3-4 | 0 |
| 13.3L | $23.00 |
| 7/10 | 16/12/2025 | 23 | STPLE HCP 4U | $13,610.00 | Wincanton | 5029m | Soft | Jack Andrews | 69.5kg | 6:44.63 | 1-6-7 | 0 |
| 43.5L | $12.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/11/2025 | 121 | STPLE HCP 4U | $12,700.00 | Windsor | 4928m | Good Soft | Callum Pritchard | 63.5kg | 6:27.20 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $9.50 |
| 4/10 | 25/07/2025 | 30 | HCP CHSE 4U | $11,160.00 | Uttoxeter | 5230m | Good | James Bowen | 67kg | 6:45.90 | 1-3-4 | 0 |
| 27.3L | $13.00 |
| 1/14 | 25/06/2025 | 31 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,160.00 | Worcester | 4626m | Good | Ben Jones | 66.5kg | 5:41.23 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $23.00 |
| 0/8 | 25/05/2025 | 46 | HCP APP CHSE 5U | $11,160.00 | Fontwell Park | 5230m | Good | Sam Twiston-Davies | 66kg | 6:42.73 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/04/2025 | 28 | HCP CHSE 5U | $20,850.00 | Taunton | 4629m | Good Firm | Taylor Fisher | 73kg | 5:55.90 | 2-3-4 | 0 |
| 20.5L | $4.50 |
| 0/12 | 12/03/2025 | 53 | HCP CHSE 5U | $22,140.00 | Huntingdon | 4744m | Good | Taylor Fisher | 68kg | 6:11.28 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 2/14 | 18/01/2025 | 19 | HCP CHSE 5U | $19,000.00 | Taunton | 4629m | Good Soft | Taylor Fisher | 66kg | 6:04.85 | 1-1-2 | 0 |
| 2.3L | $13.00 |

Jockey: James Davies
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Fresh up after four months finished fourth of 9 starters at Hereford on March 25 over 4200m, 36 len behind Jack Doyen with 66kg at $21. Previously second-up finished fifth of 8 starters at Hereford on October 13 over 4190m, 24 len behind Lelant carrying 68.5kg at $5.50. Others rate better.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 25/03/2026 | 105 | STPLE HCP 5U | $11,160.00 | Hereford | 4224m | Good | James Davies | 66kg | 5:27.04 | - | 0 |
| 36.0L | $21.00 |
| 0/13 | 10/12/2025 | 18 | HCP CHSE 4U | $11,350.00 | Hereford | 4200m | Good Soft | James Davies | 66.5kg | 5:23.68 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.50 |
| 0/11 | 22/11/2025 | 15 | STPLE HCP 4U | $18,600.00 | Huntingdon | 4023m | Good Soft | James Davies | 66.5kg | 5:14.37 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $9.50 |
| 2/10 | 07/11/2025 | 25 | STPLE HCP 4U | $11,160.00 | Fontwell Park | 3922m | Good Soft | James Davies | 64.5kg | 5:09.84 | 1-2-2 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 13/10/2025 | 37 | HCP CHSE 4U | $11,350.00 | Hereford | 4200m | Good | Lee Edwards | 68.5kg | 5:01.27 | 1-5-5 | 0 |
| 24.8L | $5.50 |
| 0/9 | 06/09/2025 | 148 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,880.00 | Stratford Avon | 4539m | Good | David Noonan | 67kg | 5:37.26 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/04/2025 | 30 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,350.00 | Fontwell Park | 3917m | Good | David Noonan | 71kg | 5:00.57 | 2-5-5 | 0 |
| 22.3L | $7.00 |
| 5/12 | 12/03/2025 | 28 | HCP CHSE 5U | $22,140.00 | Huntingdon | 4744m | Good | James Davies | 69kg | 6:11.28 | 1-5-5 | 0 |
| 40.3L | $9.00 |
| 6/11 | 12/02/2025 | 63 | HCP CHSE 5U | $11,350.00 | Hereford | 4200m | Good Soft | David Noonan | 68.5kg | 5:26.40 | 2-5-6 | 0 |
| 32.8L | $5.00 |
| 3/13 | 11/12/2024 | 24 | HCP CHSE 4U | $11,350.00 | Hereford | 4200m | Good Soft | Dylan Johnston | 68.5kg | 5:25.32 | 1-2-3 | 0 |
| 3.8L | $4.33 |
| 1/6 | 17/11/2024 | 29 | HCP CHSE 4U | $11,160.00 | Fontwell Park | 4325m | Good | David Noonan | 67.5kg | 5:36.24 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $7.00 |