Taunton New To Racing Racecard - Thursday 12th December

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THURSDAY 12 DECEMBER 2024

NEW TO RACING RACECARD

WELCOME

Horseracing is a wonderful sport. For many people, however, it can be difficult to engage with, especially those of us that are new to the sport. This New To Racing Racecard is aimed as an introduction to the sport to help you feel welcome and informed, wherever you are in your introductory journey to the horseracing.

The aim is to help you begin your journey, for those new to or unfamiliar with horseracing and “form” – or put more simply, a horse’s race record. Typically, this is denoted by various figures and comments next to its name in a racecard, whereas in this New To Racing Racecard we have simplified all of that for you. Our aim is to allow even the absolute novice to feel that they have made an informed decision as to why Horse A might beat Horse B – and of course, if you win, you can feel the thrill of a win! The New To Racing Racecard has been built by racing fans for new racing fans. Initiated by Timeform, the project now forms part of the sports fan engagement strategy to welcome newcomers to racing and is supported financially by the Horserace Betting Levy Board, in addition to the help of project partners including Britbet/TOTE, the Racecourse Association, Weatherbys and Great British Racing.

We are keen to understand your feedback on this and you may be approached by our Field Research Team during the course of the day to answer a short series of questions, for which you will be offered a free £5 bet with the TOTE as a thank you for your time. Our Field Research Team work for Rigour Research and will be carrying Rigour Research ID, which contains their name, plus the company name and logo.

Thank you for your support and participation in shaping the future of fan engagement in racing.

Have a fabulous race day!

TODAY’S ONES TO WATCH

2 Miles 104 Yards

Kings College Taunton Novices’ Handicap Hurdle

Looking for a shortcut? Our experts have shortlisted a favourite, contender and outsider.

FAVOURITES

5

EL VIGARO

+ In good form

7

KOTARI

Odds likely to be short, but chances of winning look good

Trainer Matt Sheppard Jockey Ned Fox

+ Won last two starts + Can go close again

Trainer Gary & Josh Moore Jockey Freddie Mitchell

+ Won 3 flat races in summer + Likely to improve + Could be the one to beat

13

MILL STREET

+ Winner last time

CONTENDERS

1 IMPECUNIOUS

+ Better last race

2

TARITINO

Trainer Ben Pauling Jockey Callum Pritchard

+ Good young jockey + Likely to improve

Trainer Chris Down Jockey Bryan Carver

- Not easy to ride - Yet to win in 6 races

Trainer Joe Tickle Jockey Taylor Fisher

+ Has run well over hurdles + Won 3 flat races in summer + Capable of better

3

SIAM PARK

Trainer Joe Tizzard Jockey Freddie Gingell

+ Trainer on a hot streak - Not easy to ride - Yet to win in 6 races

4

AS FAST AS WIND

Trainer Daisy Hitchins Jockey Harry Reed

+ Has shown ability on flat + Capable of better - Poor form over hurdles

6 BASILETTE

Trainer Seamus Mullins Jockey Daniel Sansom

+ Lightly raced over hurdles - Disappointing last time - Trainer on a cold streak

8 GETMETOTHEMOON

Trainer Anthony Honeyball Jockey Chad Bament

+ In good form + Distance will suit + Can go close again

OUTSIDERS

9 CARD DEALER

Trainer Chris Gordon Jockey Rex Dingle

+ Better for recent run + Likely to improve - Yet to win in 6 races

10 BADLANDS BOY

Trainer Donald McCain Jockey Theo Gillard

+ Career best last time + Distance will suit - Inconsistent

11 ZUFAL

Trainer Jimmy Frost Jockey Ellis Collier

- Ninth in this last year - Hard to predict - Returns from a break

12 BASMAN PALACE

Trainer Carroll Gray Jockey Micheal Nolan

- Yet to win in 10 races - Poor run last time - Looks limited

14 MINI YEATS

Trainer Tim Vaughan Jockey Alan Johns

+ Better for recent run - Yet to win in 14 races - Needs to improve

NOTES

RACE 2: 1.05

Jim Woodborne Memorial

Junior ‘National Hunt’ Hurdle

Looking for a shortcut? Our experts have shortlisted a favourite, contender and outsider.

FAVOURITES

1

DENZIL

Trainer Dan Skelton Jockey Harry Atkins

+ Good second last time + Won on debut + Trainer on a hot streak

2

TASHAN

+ Won latest race

CONTENDERS

5

GOOD FOR YOU

OUTSIDERS

Trainer Emma Lavelle Jockey Joe Anderson

+ Beat Denzil last time + Could still improve

+ Related to winners + Likely to take to hurdling

3

CREST OF HONOUR

Trainer Mrs Jane Williams Jockey Harry Kimber

+ Well regarded - Yet to show ability - Disappointing last time

4

FOR YOU BUZZ

Trainer Evan Williams Jockey Conor Ring + May improve - Poor form last time

6

JACKSON’S BAY

Trainer Evan Williams Jockey Ellis Collier + May improve

Poor form last time

Trainer Mrs Jane Williams Jockey Jonathan Burke

RACE 3: 1.35

Jetset Holidays Novices’ Hurdle

Looking for a shortcut? Our experts have shortlisted a favourite, contender and outsider.

FAVOURITES

1 PIGEON HOUSE

+ Won two starts ago

2 ALEXEI

+ Won 4 races on the flat

3 BYZANTIUM

+ Better for recent run

2 Miles 104 Yards

Odds

Trainer Jennie Candlish Jockey Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

+ Joined good yard - Disappointing last time

Trainer Joe Tizzard Jockey Micheal Nolan

+ Won on hurdles debut + Likely to improve

Trainer Paul Nicholls Jockey Freddie Gingell

+ Trainer on a hot streak + Likely to improve

11 TUXEDO JUNCTION

+ Won a race on the flat

CONTENDERS

Trainer David Pipe Jockey Jack Tudor

+ Good second over hurdles + Likely to improve

4 CHEDINGTON’S GUEST

+ Ran well last time

Trainer Keiran Burke Jockey Joe Anderson

+ Likely to take to hurdles - Returns from a break

9 THISTLE BE THE ONE

+ Better for recent run

13 CALLI BLACK

+ Has show ability

Trainer Keiran Burke Jockey Jonathan Burke

+ Made good start to career + Likely to improve

Trainer David Weston Jockey James Davies

+ Fair hurdling debut + Likely to improve

5 CLEVER RELATION

Trainer Sheila Lewis Jockey Sean Houlihan

+ Won 2 races on the flat - No hurdling experience - Sold cheaply

6 D’GESTEEVO

Trainer Jeremy Scott Jockey Lorcan Williams

+ Promising last race - Likely to need more time - Yet to place in 4 races

7 STAFF SERGEANT LEN

Trainer Anthony Charlton Jockey James Best

+ Showed ability in January - Poor over hurdles - Finished last recently

8 STEEL DANCER

Trainer Anthony Honeyball Jockey Ben Godfrey

+ Likely to take to hurdles - Poor on debut - Returns from a break

10

TORRE DEL ORO

Trainer Chris Gordon Jockey Rex Dingle

+ Won a race on the flat - Poor form over hurdles - Disappointing last time

12 YOUM JAMEEL

Trainer Evan Williams Jockey Conor Ring

+ Has shown ability - No hurdling experience - Returns from a break

14 DON’T TELL ROSIE

Trainer Jeremy Scott Jockey Bryan Carver

- Poor on only flat start - Returns from a long layoff

2 Miles 7 Furlongs 3 Yards

Kirker Holidays Novices’ Handicap Chase

Looking for a shortcut? Our experts have shortlisted a favourite, contender and outsider.

FAVOURITES

1

FLORENCETHEMACHINE

+ Won last time

2

LAW OF SUPPLY

CONTENDERS

Odds

Trainer Paul Nicholls Jockey Freddie Gingell

+ Likely to improve + Trainer on a hot streak

Trainer Kim Bailey Jockey Ciaran Gethings

+ Has won both chases + Improved again last race + Likely to improve

3

SHY LOVE

+ Has won over hurdles

Trainer Fergal O’Brien Jockey Jonathan Burke

+ Likely to take to fences + Trainer on a hot streak

4 DE TELLERS FORTUNE

Trainer Nicky Henderson Jockey James Bowen

+ Won last time over hurdles + Likely to take to fences - Returns from a break

5

HALL LANE

Trainer Alan King Jockey Oscar Palmer

+ Consistent + Ran well last time - Needs to improve

6

BERTIE WOOSTER

Trainer Joe Tizzard Jockey Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

+ Consistent over hurdles + Likely to improve - Disappointing chase debut

7

IMMORTAL FAME

Trainer Deborah Cole Jockey Chris Ward

+ Winner last time + Runs consistently well - This is tougher

8 TOUT SUR MOI

+ Has shown ability

Trainer Mrs Jane Williams Jockey Lorcan Williams

- No chasing experience - Yet to win in 7 races

10 LANGLEY HUNDRED

+ Winner last time

Trainer Philip Hobbs & Johnson White Jockey Micheal Nolan

+ Won in fast time - Needs to improve again

9 THIRTYFOUR THIRTY

+ Distance likely to suit - Poor last time - Needs to improve

Trainer Anthony Charlton Jockey James Best

2 Miles 3 Furlongs 1 Yard

Looking for a shortcut? Our experts have shortlisted a favourite and a contender.

FAVOURITES

1

CHOCCABLOC

+ Eyecatcher last time

2

WILFUL

+ On a winning streak

CONTENDERS

3 ILANZ

+ Won only start at course

4 KAMAXOS

+ Has good form over hurdles

5

LATIN VERSE

+ Ran well last time

6

PASO DOBLE

Odds

Trainer Nicky Henderson Jockey James Bowen

+ Likely to improve + The best horse in the race

Trainer Jonjo & A.J. O’Neill Jockey Jonjo O’Neill Jr.

+ Perfect record over distance + Can improve again

Trainer Olly Murphy Jockey Lewis Stones

+ Good third last time - Returns after a break

Trainer Roger Teal Jockey Lilly Pinchin

+ Distance will suit - Pulled up over fences

Trainer Anthony Charlton Jockey Callum Pritchard

+ May still improve - Distance an unknown

Trainer Paul Nicholls Jockey Lorcan Williams

+ Won when last seen + Trainer on a hot streak - Returns from a long layoff

7

LIVERPOOL KNIGHT

+ In good form

8

GETALEAD

+ Won 3 of last 4 races

9

HIM MALAYA

Trainer Fergal O’Brien Jockey Jonathan Burke

+ Good second last time - No win in last 7 races

Trainer Kevin Pickard Jockey Gearoid Harney

+ Good record over distance - Can jump poorly

Trainer Paul Nicholls Jockey Miss Olive Nicholls

+ Trainer on a hot streak - No win in last 6 races - Poor run last time

RACE 6: 3.15

Dave Criddle Travel

Mares’ Handicap Chase

Looking for a shortcut? Our experts have shortlisted a favourite, contender and outsider.

FAVOURITES

1 OSTRAVA DU BERLAIS

CONTENDERS

2 Miles 2 Furlongs 40 Yards

Venetia

+ Easy winner last time + Likely to improve + The one to beat

2 MY MATE POLLY

Trainer Bill Turner

+ Won last time - Runs inconsistently - Needs to improve

3 FIREFLY LANE

OUTSIDERS

Trainer Jimmy Frost Jockey Ben Godfrey

+ In good form + Won two starts ago - Needs to improve

4 ROCK ON RITA

Trainer Neil Mulholland Jockey Richie

+ Better for recent run - Yet to perform over fences - Needs to improve

5 LADY IRONSIDE

Trainer Carroll Gray Jockey Micheal Nolan

- Yet to win in 10 races - No chasing experience - Returns from long layoff

6 MISS FEDORA

Seamus Mullins

+ Has won over hurdles - Trainer on a cold streak - No win over fences

Trainer
Williams Jockey Ned Fox
Jockey Harry Kimber
McLernon
Trainer
Jockey Oscar Palmer

RACE 7: 3.50

Twixmas Meeting 30th December

Handicap Hurdle

Looking for a shortcut? Our experts have shortlisted a favourite, contender and outsider.

FAVOURITES

2 Miles 7 Furlongs 198 Yards

CONTENDERS

4

DESPEREAUX

+ Has won here

14

HAPPY INDEX

+ In good form

Trainer Mrs Jane Williams Jockey Freddie Gingell

+ Won well last time + Proven at distance

Trainer Olly Murphy Jockey Beau Morgan

+ Won last two starts + Proven at distance

KENDELU

Trainer Nigel Hawke Jockey Miss Megan Bevan

+ Excellent course record + Conditions will suit - Returns from a long layoff

2

BROWNSTONE

+ In good form

3

Trainer Grace Harris Jockey Joe Anderson

+ Conditions should suit - No win in last 8 races

WOT YOU WEARING

+ Distance will suit

5

Trainer Robert Stephens Jockey Dylan Johnston

+ This is easier - Disappointing last 2 races

BADBURY RINGS

Trainer Neil Mulholland Jockey James Bowen

+ Distance should suit + Likely to improve - Has shown little ability

7

CHAUFFEUR DRIVEN

Trainer David Pipe Jockey Jack Tudor

+ Better effort latest race - Yet to win in 7 races - Needs to improve

8

BROOMFIELD GALE

Trainer Daisy Hitchins Jockey Mr Robbie David

+ Ran well last race - Distance an unknown - Needs to improve

9

LOCK OUT

+ In good form

Trainer David Pipe Jockey Gearoid Harney

+ Distance will suit - Needs to improve

11 UGO BINGO

Trainer Anthony Charlton Jockey Callum Pritchard

+ Won here last time + Improved latest race + Distance should suit

13 THE DARK EDGE

Trainer Charlie Longsdon Jockey Lilly Pinchin

+ Runs consistently well + Good second last time + Proven at distance

15 ELUSIVENESS

Trainer Jeremy Scott Jockey Lorcan Williams

+ Ran well last time - Distance an unknown - Yet to win in 7 races

16 R BERNARD

OUTSIDERS

Trainer Mel Rowley Jockey Tabitha Worsley

+ Proven at distance + Has won 2 of last 4 - Ran poorly last time

6

NO REMATCH

Trainer John & Rhys Flint Jockey Miss Imogen Mathias

+ Runs consistently well - No win in last 12 races - Fell last time

10 JUST FOUR FAME

Trainer David Dennis Jockey Theo Gillard

+ Distance should suit - Poor over hurdles so far - Yet to win in 6 races

12 GATA BAN

Trainer Neil Mulholland Jockey Richie McLernon

+ Won only start at course + Capable of better - Well beaten last time

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