How to Read the Racecard
Gr m Kayf Tara - Poppet
Sam Twiston-Davies
Mr R. J. H. Geffen Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat
Mr R. J. H. Geffen Potensis
TIMEFORMVIEW Point winner who won a bumper readily here in April and has taken well to hurdling since, winning at Exeter before showing useful form in defeat at Sandown. Drop in trip no problem. Hard to beat.
1. Jockey colours
2. Saddle number
3. Sex & colour of horse
4. Horse name
5. Owner
6. Sire
7. Dam
8. Days since last run 9. Form 10. Age 11. Weight carried 12. Form guide
Star Ratings Explained
Each horse has been given a star rating, these are defined below:
★★★★★ Selected to win the race
★★★★✩ Good chance of being placed.
13. Breeder 14. Trainer 15. Jockey 16. Sponsor 15
★★★✩✩ By no means out of the reckoning but at least one or two hold stronger claims.
★★✩✩✩ Unlikely to win but not totally without hope.
★✩✩✩✩ Can be given little or no chance.
BHA Ratings Explained
The BHA Handicappers allot ratings to horses once they have taken part in a sufficient number of races to enable the Handicappers to make a numerical assessment of each horse’s ability
The principal purpose of the ratings is to determine the weight to be carried by each runner in handicap races, with the Handicappers aiming to provide each participant with an equal chance based on its best recent form under its optimum conditions. A horse rated 100, for example, would be set to carry 1lb more than a horse rated 99 (ignoring any penalties or allowances).
The ratings published in the racecard for handicap races are the ratings that were used to calculate the weight to be carried by each horse, whilst in non-handicaps races the rating shown is that of each runner at the time that the entries for the race were confirmed. Any subsequently published change to a rating, either up or down, is shown in brackets following the rating. For novice steeple chasers, the latest hurdle race rating may be shown until such time as the Handicappers allot a separate steeple chase rating. Such ratings are prefixed by the letter h.
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THE ROARSOME FAMILY RACEMEETING
WEDNESDAY 9TH APRIL 2025
Today’s Schedule
Page Time Race
8-9 2.25pm The Lucia Stevens Novices’ Handicap Hurdle
10-11 2.55pm The “Who Dares Wins” Golden Ace Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
14-15 3.25pm The Lucia Stevens Handicap Hurdle
17 3.55pm The Allaho ROR Ambassador Handicap Chase
21 4.25pm The Taunton Round Table T-Rex Steaks Handicap Hurdle
24-25 5.00pm The Lucia Stevens Handicap Chase
28-29 5.30pm The BYD Taunton Open Maiden National Hunt Flat Race (GBB Race)
Today’s Officials
Stewards
T. Evetts (Chief Steward)
J. Pearn (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
D. Andrews, C. Hill, G. Upton
Starters
W. Jordan
C. McKee
Judge
G. Lewis
Clerk of the Scales
R. Cuthbert
Veterinary Officers
D. Freeman
G. Potts
Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers
S. Fox
C. Hannaford
S. Shilston
Clerk of the Course
R. Bellamy
Safeguarding Officer
T. Hill
Commentator
S. Holt
Betting Ring Manager
V. Moore
Medical Officers
Dr J. Louis, Dr J. Peoples, Dr P. Pritchard, Dr T. M. Tilsley & Dr M. Epps
Veterinary Surgeons
A. F. Lees, B.Vet.Med., M.R.C.V.S.
M. Peaty, B.V.Sc, Cert.E.P., Cert.E.S. (Orth), M.R.C.V.S. T. Gliddon, B.V.Sc., Cert.E.P., M.R.C.V.S.
Vice Presidents
J.S.B. White
Mrs H.R. Dunn
Taunton Racecourse Company Ltd Directors: D.H. Griffin (Chairman), N. Engert, R. J. Young (Managing), R.P Blackburn, G. Henderson
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First Race 2.25
The Lucia Stevens Novices’ Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)
Race Description
This is a three mile handicap hurdle race for novice four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 105. In a handicap the weight that each of the runners carries is determined by their official handicap rating which is based on their level of form shown so far The aim is to ensure competitive racing by asking the higher rated horses to carry more weight than lower rated rival. As a guide, horses rated 60 tend to be at the lower end of the scale whilst the very best performers would be rated as high as 170.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 ORCHESTRA (FR) (42) 04-251P
Br B g Golden Horn - Optica (FR) Jonathan Burke J O Mr Lee Craze Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B S.C. Ecurie Ades-Hazan & PVP Racing Dunraven Group of Companies S
TIMEFORMVIEWFair performer on Flat who came good over hurdles in a 19.5f Huntingdon handicap in November Probably unsuited by conditions when pulled up there the following month and has run creditably both starts back on the level since.Tries 3m for the first time. TFR
2 MYFANWY’S MAGIC (GB) (20) 2-2P543 8 11-11
Br B g Mr Medici (IRE) - Lady Myfanwy Freddie Keighley (10) J
O 360 Racing Club Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T
B PB Miles & Mrs M Miles FBC Manby Bowdler S
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair maiden hurdler who shaped as if still in good form whird of 9 in handicap at Chepstow (19.4f, good) 20 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Back up in trip and on a competitive mark on the pick of his form TFRHHHHH BHA101
3 DINO MAGIC (FR) (22) 00-302 6 11-11
Br B g Doctor Dino (FR) - La Bandera Jay Tidball (5) J
O Mr and Mrs J. D. Cotton Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Mme Catherine Savare John Cotton (Group) Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Seemingly showed more than previously when not beaten at all far by a superior rival in a match at Exeter (21.6f) but was flattered by his proximity. Into handicaps now and needs to prove that was no fluke. TFRHHHII BHA101
4 LOUGH OWEL (IRE) (30) 534-000 D 7 11-9
Br B g Hillstar - Luanna (IRE)
O One Too Many Syndicate
B Garryrichard Stud
Bryan Carver J
Dean Summersby, Kellacott T
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair form at best for Gordon Elliott but ended time with that yard on a low note and well beaten both starts for current yard. Lots to prove. TFRHHIII BHA99
5 REMEMBER MOI (IRE) (91) 035200 5 11-4
Br Gr m Jukebox Jury (IRE) - Kalygarde (FR)
Miss Olive Nicholls (7) J
O Miss Olive Nicholls Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle T
B Vambeck Bloodstock Ltd
TIMEFORM VIEW Hasn’t progressed from hurdling debut, running flat out badly in a novice hurdle (150/1) at this course (19f, soft) on most recent outing. Up in trip for handicap debut and improvement needed. TFRHHHII BHA94
6 BASMAN PALACE (SAF) (16) 4-00001 6 10-7
Br B g Silvano (GER) - Noor (SAF)
James Davies J
O Mr S. Reeves Carroll Gray, Bridgwater T
B Wilgerbosdrift & Mauritzfontein
TIMEFORMVIEWCapitalised on a drop in weights to land a gamble in 9-runner handicap atWincanton (19.8f,good) 16 days ago,quickened under hands and heels to lead final 100 yds. Good chance of following up if seeing out the still longer trip. TFRHHHHI BHA83
7 ARCHIE MACDART (GB) (20) 24U6-00 6 10-6
Br B g Dartmouth - Tara Mactwo Ciaran Gethings J
O Mr Mark Timothy Davies Joe Ponting, Wotton-Under-Edge T
B Mr Tim Davies
TIMEFORM VIEW Poor maiden who failed to come on for his return when only seventh of 10 in handicap hurdle at Chepstow (23.6f, good) 20 days ago. First-time cheekpieces need to have a positive effect. TFRHHHII BHA82
8 INCHAGOILL LADY (IRE) (47) P334PP 9 10-5
Br Ch m Mahler - Kitty The Hare (IRE) Lewis Saunders (7) J
O Kevin Pickard & John Middleton Kevin Pickard, Umberleigh T
B Sandra Curley Pickard Homes Solutions Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWMade the frame on 3 occasions earlier in the season but has been pulled up last 2 outings,including back over hurdles last time. Has had a breathing operation since TFRHHIII BHA81
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
2024: HAZY DREAM 8 10 2 Ben Jones 17-2 (Joe Tickle) 6 ran Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3, 6, 8. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 2, 8. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 8.
Probable S.P’s: 5-2 Basman Palace (SAF), 4-1 Myfanwy’s Magic (GB), 5-1 Dino Magic (FR), 13-2 Orchestra (FR), 10-1 Inchagoill Lady (IRE), 12-1 Archie Macdart (GB), 22-1 Remember Moi (IRE), 28-1 Lough Owel (IRE)
MYFANWY’S MAGIC shaped as if still in good from when third at Chepstow last month and is put forward as the answer now stepping back up in trip having eased a little further in the weights. Basman Palace seems sure to go well in his follow-up bid if seeing out the still longer trip, with Orchestra likely to find these conditions more suitable than the heavy ground he encountered on his previous start in this sphere. TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.MYFANWY’S
Second Race 2.55
The “Who Dares Wins” Golden Ace Novices’ Hurdle Race (Class 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)
for novice four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9099 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3797, 2nd £1899, 3rd £949, 4th £475. (Penalty Value £4955.32)
Race Description
Novice races tend to be for younger horses that are still learning their way over hurdles or fences and allow them to race against each other before graduating up the ranks. Horses are classed as a novice if they have yet to win a race, under the respective code, prior to the official start of the season, towards the end of April although for wins between 1st March and the end of the season they may continue to contest novice races until the end of the following October
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 RASCALLION (FR) (9) 2F1
Br B g Johnny Barnes (IRE) - Wulfrida (IRE)
Charlie Deutsch J
O Mrs J. Walker Henrietta C Knight, Wantage T
B Mme Janie Walker
TIMEFORM VIEW A fair Flat winner for Nick Littmoden who got off the mark in this sphere on yard debut
at Wincanton (15.2f, good) 9 days ago. Can go well again.
2 VAGUELY ROYAL (IRE) (36) 4120
Br Br g Galileo (IRE) - Danilovna (IRE)
O Syd Hosie
Callum Pritchard (5) J
Anthony Charlton, Warminster T
B Bjorn Nielsen Sherborne Utilities Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW A fairly useful winner at 12f on flat who has shown similar form over hurdles, landing 15f Wincanton maiden in October. Last of 3 at Southwell back on level 36 days ago but no surprise to see him bounce back here. TFRHHHII BHA115
3 DAISY ME ROLLIN (IRE) (262) 60 5
Br B m Walk In The Park (IRE) - Raise The Issue (IRE) Harry Reed J
O Mr G. Hitchins Daisy Hitchins, Sherborne T
B Bloomfield Farm
TIMEFORM VIEW Little show in a pair of bumpers last summer Back from 8 months off for her hurdles debut with plenty more required. TFRHHIII BHA-
4 LIBERTY LOOMING (IRE) (15) 45 4
Br Ch g Teofilo (IRE) - Irish Question (IRE)
Lorcan Murtagh J
O Molly and Paul Willis Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T
B J. S. Bolger Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed S
TIMEFORMVIEW Modest maiden on the Flat but he failed to beat a rival in a pair of novice hurdles last month. Needs to settle down. TFRHHIII BHA-
5 NARDARAN (FR) (67) 46 4 10-9
Br B g Waldgeist - Narniyn (IRE)
Harry Cobden J
O Martin Broughton & Friends 2 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B S.A. Aga Khan Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair ex-French Flat performer who failed to build on his debut fourth at Kempton when sixth of 10 in juvenile hurdle at Musselburgh (15.6f, good to soft) 67 days ago.Well worth another chance. TFRHHHHH BHA-
6 OFFIAH’S BOY (GB) (100) 50 4 10-9
Br B g Le Brivido (FR) - Zerka Taylor Fisher J
O The Legacy Group Racing Club Joe Tickle, Tiverton T
B Lord Marchwood Legacy Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Modest maiden on Flat. Tongue strap/cheekpieces on for 1st time when eighth of 9 in juvenile hurdle over C&D 100 days ago. Needs a subsequent wind op to spark improvement. TFRHHIII BHA-
7 SAUCATS (FR) (135) F5UP5P 4
Br B g Nirvana Du Berlais (FR) - Taneshka (FR)
James Davies J
O Bellies Syndicate Chris Down, Cullompton T
B S.A.R.L. Ecuries Babsen Courses Woodwarm Stoves S
TIMEFORMVIEWFair ex-French maiden hurdler who had a wind op before being pulled up in juvenile hurdle at Kempton (16f,good to soft,14/1) 135 days ago on his final run for David Pipe. Hood on for another new yard with something to prove.
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
TFRHHIII BHA100
2024: SECRET SQUIRREL 5 11 10 David Bass 10-3 (Hughie Morrison) 14 ran Hood worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 5. Hood worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2, 5. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 6. Stewards Note: LIBERTY LOOMING: Following its run on 25/3/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P’s: 7-4 Nardaran (FR), 15-8 Rascallion (FR), 7-2 Vaguely Royal (IRE), 14-1 Saucats (FR), 66-1 Daisy Me Rollin (IRE), 100-1 Liberty Looming (IRE), 150-1 Offiah’s Boy (GB)
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Third Race 3.25
The Lucia Stevens Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £9000 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3635, 2nd £1817, 3rd £909, 4th £455, 5th £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90)
Race Description
This particular two miles and half a furlong novices’ hurdle race is for horses aged four-years-old and upwards which have not won more than one hurdle race. This is a two miles and half a furlong handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 100. To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have won a race, been placed twice or raced at least three times in order for the handicapper to gauge the level of form shown. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap. In simple terms a horse rated 100 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 95.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1
Br Ch g Conduit (IRE) - Tchatchacoya (FR)
Chad Bament (7) J
O Mike & Maggie Horton Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T
B Mrs Hylda Mills Brendon Powerwashers S
TIMEFORM VIEW Took this in 2023 and comes here on the back of a good third of 7 in handicap over C&D (good) 30 days ago. Another bold showing is on the cards off the same mark.
2 DIRTY DEN (GB) (14) 642225 5 11-10
Br B g Dragon Dancer - Carmela Maria Callum Pritchard (5) J
O Mrs Kate Kenyon Anthony Charlton, Warminster T
B T. C. Dawson Sherborne Utilities Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWKnocking on the door over hurdles but he came in last of 5 in handicap at Hereford (16f,good) on his debut over fences 14 days ago. Not taken lightly back in this sphere with a visor replacing cheekpieces. TFRHHHHI BHA96
3 TARITINO (IRE) (15) 0-60F53
5 11-2
Br B g Buratino (IRE) - Archange (FR) Taylor Fisher J
O Duckhaven Stud Joe Tickle, Tiverton T
B Kildaragh Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW A fair winner on the Flat and he shaped well when third of 14 over C&D 15 days ago.A likely player off an unchanged mark. TFRHHHHH BHA88
4 KINTARO (GB) (7) 04F643 5 10-8
Br B g Iffraaj - Soryah (IRE)
Ben Bromley (5) J
O David Pipe Racing Club David Pipe, Wellington T
B Mrs James Wigan W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORM VIEW Remains winless but he posted a creditable third of 5 in selling hurdle at Exeter (18.5f, good) 7 days ago. Possibilities TFRHHHII BHA80 (-1)
5 KARAKOY (GB) (104) 06-043P 5 10-4
Br B g Golden Horn - Souville Liam Harrison J
O Ms G. Gwilliam Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon T
B The Souville Partnership
TIMEFORMVIEW A fair winner on the Flat but yet to match that form over hurdles and he was pulled up in 2m3f Fontwell handicap on Boxing Day. Hood goes back on with more required TFRHHIII BHA76
6 POSTPONED LEGACY (GB) (38) 5453 4 10-2
Br Ch g Postponed (IRE) - Zaralanta (IRE)
O Martin Keighley Racing Partnership 20
James Best J
Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T
B Blythe Park Stud FBC Manby Bowdler S
TIMEFORM VIEW Lightly-raced maiden who came in a well-held third of 12 in handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (15.8f, good to soft) 38 days ago. Needs to take a step forward from 3lb “wrong” in the weights TFRHHIII
7 GALACTIC GLOW (IRE) (15) 0-030P4
Br B g No Nay Never (USA) - Shine Like A Star
David Noonan J
O The Clueless Syndicate Joe Tickle, Tiverton T
B D. Boocock
TIMEFORMVIEW Still to win in this sphere and he came in only fourth of 5 in novice hurdle over C&D 15 days ago.Something to find on form. TFRHHIII BHA71
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
2024: SOIR DE GALA (FR) 5 11 3 Lorcan Williams 11-8 (Paul Nicholls) 12 ran Visor worn first time by No. 2. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5. Visor, Tongue Strap worn by No. 4. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 7. Stewards Note: DIRTY DEN: Following its run on 26/3/2025 it was reported that the horse jumped poorly.
KARAKOY: Following its run on 26/12/2024 it was reported that the horse would prefer a quicker surface.
Fourth Race 3.55
The Allaho ROR Ambassador
Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 4) (GBB Race)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £13300
Owners Prize Money. 1st £5372, 2nd £2685, 3rd £1343, 4th £672.(Penalty Value £7023.73) Weights raised 2lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
Race Description
This is a three mile four furlong handicap steeple chase for five-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 115. To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have won a race, been placed twice or raced at least three times in order for the handicapper to gauge the level of form shown. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap. In simple terms a horse rated 100 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 95.
Br Breeding O Owner
Br B m Sholokhov (IRE) - En Vedette (FR)
Olive Nicholls (7) J
O The Posh Pundit Racing Club Limited Georgina Nicholls, Kingston Lisle T
B Louis G. Vambeck
TIMEFORMVIEWProgressivewhenuppedtoaround31/4minhandicaphurdleslastsummer,winning3onthebouncebeforegoingcloseinbidforthe4-timeratNewtonAbbot.
ANOTHER DAY OUT (IRE) (24) 2T1145
Br B m Ocovango - Earthshan (IRE) James Best J
O Lloyd Bailey Jessup & Proctor Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T
B Ms Linda Twomey FBC Manby Bowdler S
TIMEFORMVIEW Notched third win over fences atWincanton (2 1/2m, soft) on Boxing Day and,though below par next 2 starts, she will be a big player if on-song and seeing this trip out (this will be her first run beyond 3m). TFRHHHHI BHA106
3 ANYTRIXWILLDO (IRE) (76) 3-604PP
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Blossom Trix (IRE)
Jonjo O’Neill Jr J
O Trixothetrade Partnership Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill, Cheltenham T
B The Beeches Stud Ltd Wasdell Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWBestefforttodatewhenbeatenjustover2lengthsintofourthinan8-runnerhandicapchaseatHereford(25.2f,good)inNovember However,itwould be something of an understatement to say that he’s failed to build on that since (pulled up both subsequent starts).Cheekpieces applied. TFRHHIII BHA94
4 SPOTTY
DOG (GB) (20) P-05322
10 10-2
Br Ch g Sixties Icon - Where’s My Slave (IRE) Harry Reed J
O Mr Michael Hawker Mike Hawker, Chippenham T
B Mr Michael R. E. Hawker
TIMEFORMVIEW Hit-and-miss 10-y-o who is becoming increasingly clumsy in the jumping department but, on the upside, he produced his best effort a while when runner-up in first-time blinkers (retained) at Chepstow (30.6f, good) last time Couldn’t rule out, despite the misgivings. TFRHHHII BHA82
DECLARED RUNNERS 4
2024:NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 3. Blinkers worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1.
Probable S.P’s: 13-8 Saint Bibiana (IRE), 2-1 Another Day Out (IRE), 10-3 Spotty Dog (GB), 10-1 Anytrixwilldo (IRE)
Though SAINT BIBIANA isn’t the biggest and was beaten a fair way on chase debut at Southwell, it’s reasonable to expect the 8-y-o to step up on that given that she was returning from a 7-month absence and this mark is a good one judged on her hurdles exploits last summer Another Day Out is unproven over this far and hasn’t put her best foot forward the last twice but she’s a big threat nonetheless, while Spotty Dog, for all his foibles, will have a real chance granted a clean round of jumping.
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Sixth Race 4.58
The Lucia Stevens Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 5)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £11300
Owners Prize Money. 1st £4564, 2nd £2281, 3rd £1141, 4th £571, 5th £285. (Penalty Value £5967.53) Weights raised 13lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
Race Description
This is a two miles and seven furlongs handicap steeple chase for five-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 100. To qualify for a handicap rating horses must have won a race, been placed twice or raced at least three times in order for the handicapper to gauge the level of form shown. This rating then dictates the weight to be carried in a handicap. In simple terms a horse rated 100 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 95.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 GAME LINE (IRE) (48) 522P/-PP
Br Ch g Sandmason - Superline (IRE)
Mr Harvey Barfoot-Saunt (7) J
O Lady M. Pritchard Peter & Michael Bowen, Haverfordwest T
B Paul Rothwell Peter and Karen Bowen Racing S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair handicap chaser at his best but has offered little both starts since returning from a 26-month absence in December Tongue strap now tried.
2 BUMPY EVANS (IRE) (3) 2-11211
Br Ch g Ocovango - Gaye Native (IRE)
O Mrs Samantha Dunn
B Kingswood Manor Bloodstock
Mr Edward Vaughan (7) J
Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T
TIMEFORMVIEWOfferedlittlein3hurdlesstartsforBenLundin2022/23butsuccessfultwicebetweentheFlagslastyearandnow2-3overfencesfollowing Sunday’s Ffos Las (19.4f,good to soft) win Will surely go close under a penalty if this quick turnaround doesn’t catch him out. TFRHHHHI BHA79
3 UNSPEAKABLE (IRE) (20) 635324 C 7 11-8
Br Br g Sholokhov (IRE) - Croise Naofa (IRE) Jack Tudor J
O The Unspeakable Twelve Christian Williams, Bridgend T
B Jack O’Dwyer Dodson and Horrell S
TIMEFORMVIEW Losing run mounting up but he found just one too good here on penultimate start and has made the frame either side of that at Exeter and Chepstow.Trip/ground fine and this mark is a fair one, so it’s not hard to envisage a bold show from this 7-y-o. TFRHHHHH BHA81
4 SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL (FR) (28) 11362P CD
Br Gr g Doctor Dino (FR) - School of Thought (FR) Taylor Fisher J
O Mr K Johns & Joe Tickle Racing Club Joe Tickle, Tiverton T
B Mme Henri Devin
TIMEFORMVIEWDual chase winner around 3m this season and got back on track when second of 14over this C&D in January. Addedto patchy record when pulled up next time and,though there was a valid excuse on that occasion (reportedly bled),he’s likely to find one or two too good. TFRHHIII BHA80
5 FIREFLY LANE (IRE) (81) 2-01340 9 11-3
Br B m Milan - More Equity Charlie Deutsch J
O Firefly Racing
Jimmy Frost, Buckfastleigh T
B Mr Paddy Kinsella A S Trade Car Sales S
TIMEFORMVIEWWinning pointer who opened her account over fences at NewtonAbbot (21f,soft) in September Form has dipped pretty badly since, though, and she looks vulnerable on balance.
6 MCGREGORS CHARGE (GB) (675) 54PF/23-
Br B g Recharge (IRE) - Triggywinkle (FR) Ben Godfrey J
O Mr Roderick Chelton Ella Pickard, Taunton T
B Roderick Chelton
TIMEFORM VIEW Didn’t show much in half-a-dozen runs over hurdles a few years ago and 0-8 in points in 2022/23. Off best part of 2 years ahead of this chase/yard debut and he’s probably best watched. TFRHIIII BHA74
7 DREAMSUNDERMYFEET (IRE) (38) 004666 BF
Br Br g Yeats (IRE) - Change of Plan (IRE)
Daire McConville (7) J
O Martin Keighley Racing Club Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T
B Mrs Mary Motherway FBC Manby Bowdler S
TIMEFORMVIEW Has become disappointing and again failed to trouble the judge when sent off favourite for a Huntingdon handicap chase last month. Hopes now pinned on the first-time blinkers sparking a return to form.
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
TFRHHHII BHA70
2024: SEYMOUR PROMISE (IRE) 8 10 4 Harry Kimber 10-1 (Joe Tizzard) 12 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 7. Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 1. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 6. Hood worn by No. 2. Visor worn by No. 1. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5. Stewards Note: SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL: Following its run on 12/3/2025 it was reported that the horse was found to have bled.
Probable S.P’s: 10-11 Bumpy Evans (IRE), 9-2 Unspeakable (IRE), 7-1 Dreamsundermyfeet (IRE), 10-1 Firefly Lane (IRE), 11-1 School For Scandal (FR), 40-1 Game Line (IRE), 50-1 McGregors Charge (GB)
This looks between UNSPEAKABLE and Bumpy Evans. The latter is bound to be a warm order on the back of victories at Leicester and Ffos Las but this quick turnaround is reason enough to take him on. Unspeakable is just 1-18 under Rules but he’s on workable mark and has shown enough on his last three starts to suggest that he has a race in him off this sort of mark. Dreamsundermyfeet has become disappointing and needs to get back on track now equipped with blinkers.
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Seventh Race 5.30
The BYD Taunton Open Maiden National Hunt Flat Race (Class 5) (Category 3 Elimination) (GBB Race)
for maiden four, five and six yrs old x Total prize fund £4999 Owners Prize Money. 1st £2086, 2nd £1043, 3rd £521, 4th £261. (Penalty Value £2722.46) colours no horse
Race Description
As the title suggests, a National Hunt Flat Race or ‘bumper’ as they are more commonly referred, is a race that takes place without any fences or hurdles. Designed for young horses that, it is presumed, will go jumping in time; only debutantes or horses that have run in this type of race, or an Irish or French equivalent, are qualified to run. If they have previously run on the flat or in hurdle races or steeplechases (except for point-to-points), they are barred from entry This particular contest is restricted to horses aged four, five and six and will be run over two miles and half a furlong.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 BIG BOY BARNEY (IRE) (31) 1-4
Br Br g Doyen (IRE) - Coolrush (IRE)
Jonathan Burke J
O Century Racing Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B Mrs Claire Martin Fc Laser Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Point winner who shaped well when fourth of 14 on Warwick bumper (good to soft) 31 days ago. Likely to improve and leading claims. TFRHHHHH
2 CALVINO (IRE) (20) 46
Br B g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Antartica de Thaix (FR)
Harry Cobden J
O Kate & Andrew Brooks Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Mr George Clohessy Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEW Showed promise when fourth of 6 on his Ascot debut in November but well held at Chepstow 4 months later, going in snatches Hard to be confident after that but this is a weak bumper
TFRHHHII BHA-
3 ILOSTASOCK (IRE) (59) 00 5 11-4
Br Gr g El Kabeir (USA) - Killura (USA)
Ben Godfrey J
O Nigel Sanders and Ella Pickard Ella Pickard, Taunton T
B Mrs Ebba Pate Differentia Consulting Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Tailed off in 2 bumpers 4 months ago. Blinkers need to transform him
TFRHIIII BHA-
4 OLIVIA’S SECRET (IRE) (41) 6 5 11-4
Br Ch g Kessaar (IRE) - Maybe So Harry Kimber J
O Ben Lund Racing Club Ben Lund, Bridgwater T
B John Connaughton
TIMEFORMVIEW 66/1, last of 6 in C&D bumper (soft) on debut 41 days ago. TFRHIIII BHA-
5 IVEGOTATTITUDE (GB) (480) 0- 5 10-11
Br B m Cityscape - Multisphere Jack Tudor J
O Mr S. Smithurst Christian Williams, Bridgend T
B Mr Scott Smithurst Dodson and Horrell S
TIMEFORMVIEW 33/1, tailed off in Haydock bumper for David Evans in December 2023. Off since. Could only consider if backed. TFRHHIII BHA-
6 PLAY NICE (GB) (-) 5 10-11
Br Ch m Linda’s Lad - Cerise Sauvage James Best J
O Mrs Fiona Shaw Fiona Shaw, Dorchester T
B Mr & Mrs P. Shaw
TIMEFORM VIEW Linda’s Lad mare. Dam unraced half-sister to fair hurdle winner/useful chaser (17f-21f winner) Busy Isit and fairly useful hurdler (2m winner) Chesil Beach Boy. TFRHHIII BHA-
7 LOOTENAY (FR) (28) 6 4 10-10
Br B g Spanish Moon (USA) - Carmona (FR) Sean Bowen J
O Mr Tom Weston Tom Weston, Hindlip T
B John Kilpatrick & Richard Mark Venn
TIMEFORMVIEWLabouring a long way out on his Huntingdon debut last month but his stable has done well in bumpers this season and no surprise were he to take a step forward now.
TFRHHHII BHA-
8 DARING TO DREAM (GB) (-) 4 10-3
Br B f Zoustar (AUS) - Dream To Reality Freddie Mitchell (5) J
O Mr Martin Woods Gary Brown, Swindon T
B Mr & Mrs G. Middlebrook
TIMEFORMVIEW Zoustar filly who was picked up for 1,200 gns last year Dam unraced.Worth a betting check on debut.
TFRHHHII BHA-
Br B f Sogann (FR) - State Sovereignty
O Mrs V. W. Jones & Mr B. P. Jones
B Mr J. Chua
Mr Jack Stenhouse (7) J
Linda Blackford, Tiverton T
TIMEFORMVIEWSogann filly who cost 1,000 gns last year.Half-sister to 1 1/4m-11.4f winnerThursday.Dam,placed in bumpers/raced twice over hurdles, 1 1/2m winner on Flat. Likely outsider on debut. TFRHHIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 9
2024: JENA D’OUDAIRIES (FR) 5 10 6 Freddie Gingell 6-5 (Paul Nicholls) 8 ran Blinkers worn first time by No. 3. Tongue Strap worn by No. 1. Stewards Note: CALVINO: Following its run on 20/3/2025 it was reported that the horse stopped quickly.
Probable S.P’s: 8-11 Big Boy Barney (IRE), 11-4 Calvino (IRE), 11-1 Lootenay (FR), 33-1 Daring To Dream (GB), She’s Our Last (GB), 50-1 Play Nice (GB), 100-1 Ilostasock (IRE), Ivegotattitude (GB), 150-1 Olivia’s Secret (IRE)
This looks a good chance for BIG BOY BARNEY to build on a promising run at Warwick last month. Calvino disappointed back from a break at Chepstow but hails from a top yard and might still be the one to give Fergal O’Brien’s charge most to do.
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Race 1 2.05 6f 18y
1 Dan Tucker (GB) 9-4
2 Nacho Nacho Nacho (IRE) 9-4
3 Storm Free (GB) 9-4
4 Cider Bob (IRE) 9-2
5 Luckie Lucas (GB) 9-2
6 Special Acclaim (GB) 9-2
7 Woburn (GB) 9-2
8 Yorkshire Myth (GB) 9-0
9 Purpendicular (GB) 8-11
10 Sharp Call (IRE) 8-9
Race 2 2.35 5f 8y
1 Looking For Lynda (IRE) 9-10
2 Ziggy’s Missile (IRE) 9-8
3 Counsel (GB) 9-7
4 Sugar Hill Babe (IRE) 9-4
5 Spring Is Sprung (FR) 9-3
6 Mini Magna (IRE) 9-3
7 Dark Kestrel (IRE) 8-9
Race 3 3.05 1m 2f 50y
1 Fiery Dawn (IRE) 10-2
2 Belaya River (FR) 8-11
3 Cameron Highlander (GB) 8-11
4 Just Adair (GB) 8-11
5 Karthon (GB) 8-11
6 Munsif (IRE) 8-11
7 Sea of Kings (IRE) 8-11
8 So Alex (IRE) 8-11
9 Typeface (GB) 8-11
NOTTINGHAM
Race 4 3.35 1m 75y
1 It’s Only Fun (IRE) 9-12
2 Lever Up (GB) 9-9
3 Arcturus Flame (IRE) 9-8
4 Bear Island (GB) 9-8
5 Queen of Good News (GB) 9-6
6 English Lady (IRE) 9-6
7 Bownder (IRE) 9-5
8 Something Splendid (GB) 9-5
9 Mini Mac (IRE) 9-5
10 Dream Illusion (GB) 9-2
Race 5 4.05 1m 75y
1 Zarathos (IRE) 9-8
2 Play Me (GB) 9-7
3 What’s She At (IRE) 9-7
4 Antiquity (GB) 9-6
5 Pistrucci (IRE) 9-5
6 Olivia Jane (IRE) 9-5
7 Azoozi (GB) 9-4
8 Lady Mariko (GB) 9-4
9 Duke Orsino (GB) 9-4
Race 6 4.35 1m 6f
1 Al Qareem (IRE) 9-7
2 Align The Stars (IRE) 9-2
3 Real Dream (IRE) 9-2
4 Divine Comedy (IRE) 8-11
Race 7 5.05 1m 2f 50y
1 Epimeteo (GB) 9-9
2 Anglophile (GB) 9-9
3 War Hawk (IRE) 9-8
4 Great David (GB) 9-7
5 Sourdough (GB) 9-7
6 Pinkarizon (IRE) 9-4
7 Manyana Blue (GB) 8-12
8 Gentle Warrior (IRE) 8-12
9 Darla’s Secret (IRE) 8-4
Race 8 5.35 1m 75y
1 Born A Rebel (GB) 9-9
2 Ballsbridge (USA) 9-8
3 Next Trick (IRE) 9-8
4 Green Power (GB) 9-7
5 Double Red (GB) 9-7
6 Fat Gladiator (IRE) 9-5
7 Ring of Gold (GB) 8-11
