DRAGONBET RACEMEETING Monday 10th March 2025
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 DRAGONBET RACEMEETING
MONDAY 10TH MARCH 2025
Today’s Schedule Page
10-11 2.05pm The DragonBet Proud Sponsors of Taunton Racecourse EBF Junior ‘National Hunt’ Hurdle Race (GBB Race)
12-13 2.40pm The DragonBet - Oncourse and Online Maiden Hurdle Race (GBB Race)
16-17 3.10pm The DragonBet Backing Our Opinion At Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle Race
20-21 3.40pm The DragonBet Backing Our Opinion At Cheltenham Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
22-23 4.10pm The Pricing By Real Bookmakers At DragonBet Handicap Hurdle Race
24-25 4.40pm The DragonBet Born From The Betting Ring Handicap Chase
28-29 5.10pm The DragonBet ‘Hands and Heels’ Handicap Hurdle Race
Today’s Officials
Stewards
S. Drowne (Chief Steward)
J. Pearn (Stewards’ Panel Chair)
M. Bersey, N. Green, G. Upton
Starters
C. McKee
P. Hickman
Judge
G. Lewis
Clerk of the Scales
C. Hill
Veterinary Officer
D. Freeman
Equine Welfare and Integrity Officers
A. Kelly
C. Hannaford
D. Stone
Clerk of the Course
R. Bellamy
Safeguarding Officer
T. Hill
Commentator
R. Hoiles
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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Orchard Stand
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Trackside
Freshly Ground Coffee and Hot Drinks, Homemade Flapjack and Cakes, Soup, Jacket Potatoes with Various Fillings.
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TAUNTON
First Race 2.05
The DragonBet Proud Sponsors Of Taunton Racecourse EBF
Junior ‘National Hunt’ Hurdle Race (Class 4) (GBB Race)
for four yrs old x Total prize fund £9099 Owners Prize Money. 1st £3797, 2nd £1899, 3rd £949, 4th £475. (Penalty Value £4955.32)
Race Description
As the title suggests, junior races tend to be for younger horses that are still learning their way over hurdles or fences, allowing the inexperienced horses to race against each other before graduating to the ranks of the more established horses. This race differs slightly from a standard junior event in that it is restricted to horses that have been specifically bred for National Hunt racing and therefore horses that have previously run on the Flat are barred from taking part. This two miles and 104 yards hurdle race is for four-year-olds.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Br Ch g Amaron - Sforza Ragazza (GER)
Bryan Carver J
O Riverdee Stable Harry Fry, Corscombe T
B Ralf Kredel Grosvenor Sport S
TIMEFORMVIEWBuilt on bumper promise when winning 7-runner juvenile hurdle at Newbury (16.3f,good to soft,11/4) on hurdles bow 54 days ago on his sole run for Emma Lavelle. Open to improvement for his new yard. Likely player. TFR
2
Br B g Bathyrhon (GER) - Cote Vermeille Dylan Johnston (3) J
O The Ipsden Invincibles Sam Thomas, Cardiff T
B Mr A. Fouilleul & Mr S. Fouilleul Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWBathyrhon gelding Half-brother to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser in France Cote Fleurie and fair French chaser Cote d’Albatre. Considered newcomer TFRHHHII BHA-
3 FLASH IN THE PAN (IRE) (20) 055F
Br B g Gregorian (IRE) - Limousine
Harry Kimber J
O Mr E. A. Brook Bill Turner, Sherborne T
B Rathasker Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, behind when fell last in novice hurdle over C&D (soft, 50/1) 20 days ago. Needs a big step forward. TFRHHIII BHA94
4 GOOD FOR YOU (FR) (23) 42
Br B g Manatee - Souri des Champs (FR) David Noonan J
O Bien Pour Vous Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T
B S.C.E.A. Haras Du Honguenet Culverhill Farm Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWBuilt on debut fourth when second of 14 in novice hurdle (12/1) atWincanton (15.2f,soft) 23 days ago.Likely to progress further, so he’s the one to beat. TFRHHHHH BHA107
5 RED N YELLOW (GB) (81) 22
Br Ch g Flag of Honour (IRE) - Madame Rouge Micheal Nolan J
O Mr W. Clifford Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B Mrs S. Clifford Byerley Stud (Courtlands) Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Promising sort who has come in second in juvenile hurdles at Bangor and Exeter this winter May do better still after a break so he’s very much one to consider TFRHHHHI BHA104
6 SHAREYOURBISCUITS (GB) (30) 5 11-0
Br Bl g Maxios - Veronaise (FR)
Tristan Durrell (3) J
O Mr Colm Donlon Dan Skelton, Alcester T
B Colm Donlon & Dan Skelton The Air Ambulance Service (Warks & Northants), Ladbrokes S
TIMEFORMVIEW 10/3, well-held fifth of 7 in juvenile hurdle at Warwick (16f, soft) on NH debut 30 days ago. In top hands but lots more is required. TFRHHIII BHA-
7 THE GOOSE (IRE) (68) 60
Br B g Calyx - Saadatt
Harriet Tucker (7) J
O Mr C. E. Handford Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Jim Bradley Fitzdares Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW125/1,well-beaten fourteenth of 16 in Listed bumper at Cheltenham (16.8f,soft) 68 days ago.May still do better on his hurdles debut TFRHHHII BHA-
8 UHTRED RAGNARSON (IRE) (32) 036 11-0
Br B g Holy Roman Emperor (IRE) - Spanish Berry (IRE) Philip Armson (3) J
O Mr Chris Lane & Mr Alan King
Alan King, Barbury Castle T
B Cyril & Michael Kelly Goodwin Racing Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWFair form shown in bumpers,sixth of 11 in bumper at Huntingdon (15.8f,soft) 32 days ago.Much respected now going over hurdles. TFRHHHII BHA-
9
ADAAY
DANCING
(GB) (39) 00 10-7
Br B f Adaay (IRE) - Dancing Storm Ben Godfrey J
O The Adaay Dancing Partnership Stuart Kittow, Cullompton T
B M. Harris Planos Holidays S
TIMEFORMVIEW
100/1 and hooded for 1st time,seventh of 8 in bumper atWincanton (15.2f,heavy) 39 days ago.Makes hurdles debut with lots more required. TFRHHIII BHA-
10 CONNIEMAK (GB) (41) 3
10-7
Br B f Jack Hobbs - Tara Mac Alan Johns J
O Mrs Jane Batson Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T
B Tim Vaughan DragonBet, Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW Showed some promise when third of 6 in juvenile hurdle at Chepstow (16f, heavy, 18/1) on NH debut 41 days ago. Can’t be discounted if building on it TFRHHHII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
2024: DODGER LONG 4 11 0 Harry Cobden 9-4 (Anthony Charlton) 10 ran Hood worn by No. 9. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3.
Probable S.P’s: 3-1 Sherminator (GER), Good For You (FR), 4-1 Red N Yellow (GB), 17-2 Shareyourbiscuits (GB), 12-1 Uhtred Ragnarson (IRE), 18-1 Cote d’Ange (FR), 22-1 The Goose (IRE), Conniemak (GB), 100-1 Flash In The Pan (IRE), 300-1 Adaay Dancing (GB)
GOOD FOR YOU holds much the best form on show and looks capable of better still so is fancied to get off the mark and fend off Harry Fry’s new recruit and Newbury scorer Sherminator Red N Yellow can also have a say though and could be set for a place once more.
The Result
1st 2nd Distance
3rd4th Time
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Second Race 2.40
The DragonBet - Oncourse And Online Maiden Hurdle Race (Class 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle
Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)
for maiden 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) 3 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10.
Race Description
The term ‘maiden’ inspires thoughts of damsels in distress but in horse racing terms it takes on a different meaning. When a horse is referred to as a maiden, be it a colt or a filly, it simply means that they have yet to win a race. Many of the runners aged four-years-old and upwards in this two miles and 104 yards race will still be inexperienced over hurdles and almost certainly improve for the racecourse experience that they gain today.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
(IRE) (97) 1-32
Br B g Mahler - Blessingindisguise (IRE)
Micheal Nolan J
O Andy Bell & Fergus Lyons Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B Anthony Keane Jnr Philip Hobbs Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW Mahler gelding won sole start in Irish points and showed promise when placed in maiden hurdles at Chepstow and Southwell before Christmas. Open to a fair bit of progress after a break. Player
2 ETON BLUE (IRE) (26) 0/- 7
Br B g Starspangledbanner (AUS) - Naturotopia (FR) Rex Dingle J
O The Eton Ramblers George Baker, Epsom T
B Rosemont Stud Vortex Shipbroking S
TIMEFORMVIEW Free-going sort rather going through the motions on the level again recently and was well beaten on his sole previous try over hurdles. TFRHHIII BHA-
3 FASOL (GB) (50) 4-24220 6 11-6
Br B g Galileo (IRE) - Silasol (IRE)
Harry Cobden J
O Mr P. J. Vogt and Mr Bryan Drew Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Wertheimer et Frere Morson Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWA useful winning stayer on the Flat in France.Yet to match that form over hurdles and only ninth of 10 in 2m4fWindsor handicap in January. Needs a subsequent wind op to spark a resurgence. TFRHHHII BHA110
4 HECTOR’S HOPE (GB) (34) 00/6-P 7
Br B g Bollin Eric - Friends Hope Nick Scholfield J
O Mrs S. M. Trump Chris Down, Cullompton T
B Mrs Brenda Bowditch Woodwarm Stoves S
TIMEFORMVIEW Lightly-raced maiden. Pulled up in novice hurdle at this course (19f, soft, 250/1) on hurdles bow 34 days ago. Lots more needed. TFRHHIII BHA-
5 HIGH FIBRE (IRE) (31) 323 BF 6 11-6
Br B g Vadamos (FR) - Multi Grain
Bryan Carver J
O G C Stevens and Mrs C Fry Harry Fry, Corscombe T
B Ringfort Stud Ltd Grosvenor Sport S
TIMEFORMVIEW Fairly useful on Flat and shaped well when placed at Wincanton and Taunton switched to hurdles. Only third when odds-on for Kempton maiden hurdle last time however.Worth another chance.
TFRHHHHI BHA115
6 MILLSBRIDGE (GB) (319) 0- 7 11-6
Br B g Blue Bresil (FR) - Milly Malone (IRE)
O Mr S. R. Whistance
B Mr S. R. Whistance
Tom Bellamy J
Adrian Wintle, Westbury-On-Severn T
TIMEFORMVIEW Eleventh of 13 in bumper (125/1) at Warwick (16f, good) on NH debut. Off 10 months ahead of his hurdles debut with his fitness to prove. TFRHHIII BHA-
7 MONTERIA (IRE) (136) 7 11-6
Br B g Mehmas (IRE) - Rip Van Music (IRE)
Sean Houlihan J
O Elizabeth Gifford and Bernice Walter Stuart Kittow, Cullompton T
B Patrick J. Connolly Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW A fair Flat winner but off since a below-par eighth at Doncaster in October Needs to hit the ground running now going hurdling. TFRHHIII BHA-
8 SADDLERS DREAM (GB) (43) 66 5 11-6
Br B g Saddler’s Rock (IRE) - Youvebrokenmydream
O Ms Susan Evans
Harry Kimber J
Bill Turner, Sherborne T
B Susan L. C. Evans Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW Has shown little in bumpers at Ffos Las and Fontwell either side of Christmas Much more is required on his hurdles debut TFRHHIII BHA-
9 SANGPOURSANGAMOI (FR) (50) 40
Br B g Planteur (IRE) - Polynikova (FR)
5 11-6
Dylan Johnston (3) J
O Savoy Developments and Mussell-Evans Sam Thomas, Cardiff T
B Mr Pascal Beyer
TIMEFORMVIEW Shaped well when fourth in bumper at Hereford but he came in last of 10 in similar company at Windsor in January. Needs a big step forward on his hurdles bow. TFRHHIII BHA-
10 TED THE THIEF (IRE) (30) P-F3221
5 11-6
Br B g Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Dangan Diamond (IRE) Ben Godfrey J
O Price, Walters, Pearce & McNally Kayley Woollacott, Crewkerne T
B Sean Hoare
TIMEFORMVIEW €11,500 4-y-o, Soldier of Fortune gelding. Dam unraced.A winning pointer so possibilities now starting out in this sphere TFRHHHII BHA-
11
GAME ON BABE (IRE) (20) 444-404
Br B m Soldier of Fortune (IRE) - Back To Roost (IRE)
6 10-13
Fern O’Brien (7) J
O Mr Neville Reid Fergal O’Brien, Cheltenham T
B John and Miriam Murphy BresBet S
TIMEFORMVIEWMaiden pointer and she looks more one for the longer term under Rules judged on her efforts in a Market Rasen bumper and novice hurdle last month. TFRHHHII BHA-
12 GLANCING BACK (GB) (-)
Br B m Passing Glance - Roberta Back (IRE)
5 10-13
James Best J
O Mrs M. J. Arnold Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham T
B Jane Arnold Coombs Group S
TIMEFORM VIEW Passing Glance mare Sister to fair chaser Glance Back, and half-sister to 2 winners, including fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser Back By Midnight. Possibilities on her debut.
TFRHHHII BHA-
13 PRETTY PUNCTUAL (GB) (51) 60 5 10-13
Br Ch m Jack Hobbs - Pretty Neat (IRE) David Bass J
O The One Eyed Squirrel Syndicate Max Comley, Naunton T
B Charles Wilson
TIMEFORMVIEW Well beaten in Catterick bumper last month and a distant tenth in 12-runner mares’ maiden on C&D hurdles bow 51 days ago. TFRHHIII BHA-
14 BARONETTI (IRE) (291)
Br Ch g New Approach (IRE) - Balsamine (USA)
O Molly and Paul Willis
4 10-10
David Noonan J
Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T
B Godolphin Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed S
TIMEFORMVIEW Last of 4 in novice on Flat at Lingfield 9 months ago on his sole run for Simon & Ed Crisford Needs a big step forward on his yard/hurdles bow. TFRHHIII BHA-
DECLARED RUNNERS 14
2024: JUST ONE SURF (FR) 5 11 6 James Bowen 40-1 (Warren Greatrex) 13 ran Hood worn first time by No. 12. Hood worn by No. 1, 2. Tongue Strap worn by No. 3, 5, 7. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 3. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 3. Stewards Note:
ETON BLUE: Following its run on 12/2/2025 it was reported that the horse was slowly away.
FASOL: Following its run on 19/1/2025 it was reported that the horse never travelled.
Probable S.P’s: 9-4 High Fibre (IRE), 3-1 Disguisedlimit (IRE), Fasol (GB), 20-1 Eton Blue (IRE),Ted The Thief (IRE), 22-1 Monteria (IRE), 28-1 Game On Babe (IRE), Baronetti (IRE), 66-1 Glancing Back (GB), 100-1 Sangpoursangamoi (FR), 250-1 Pretty Punctual (GB), 300-1 Hector’s Hope (GB), Millsbridge (GB), Saddlers Dream (GB)
Not nearly as competitive as the numbers suggest and winning-pointer DISGUISEDLIMIT is fancied to build on earlier promise and get off the mark in this sphere. High Fibre fluffed his lines when an odds-on third at Kempton last time out but could still emerge as the main danger, although Fasol also has the form to play a big part too if breathing surgery has the desired effect.
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Third Race 3.10
The DragonBet Backing Our Opinion At Cheltenham Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 4)
for four yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £10500
Owners Prize Money. 1st £4241, 2nd £2120, 3rd £1061, 4th £530, 5th £265. (Penalty Value £5545.05)
Race Description
This is a two miles and 104 yards handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 110. 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 BASELINE (FR) (67) P/4/-24
Br B g Coastal Path - Captivate (FR)
O Michael Rembaum & Michael Tuckey
B E.A.R.L. de Faydeau
Sean Houlihan J
Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
TIMEFORMVIEWFailed to build on his Southwell second when a free-going fourth of 14 in novice hurdle at Huntingdon (15.8f,soft,6/1) 67 days ago. Could still do better on his handicap hurdle debut though.
2 SUNNINGHILL (GB) (74) 43253 6 11-11
Br B g Pride of Dubai (AUS) - Cephalonie (USA) Micheal Nolan J
O Davies,Govier,Govier,O’Callaghan&Brown
Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
B Brook Stud Bloodstock Ltd Philip Hobbs Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEWFair Flat maiden who is proving consistent in this sphere,posting a very good third of 15 in handicap hurdle atWincanton (15.2f, soft) 74 days ago. Merits serious consideration nudged up 1lb.
3 RENOIR (GB) (54) 3/0-22 6 11-9
Br B g Nathaniel (IRE) - Feis Ceoil (IRE) Rex Dingle J
O Octavians V Ben Clarke, Corscombe T
B Robert Allcock Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEWA fair 1m4f Flat scorer who has taken well to hurdling,second in 12-runner novice at Hereford (2m) in January.One to consider now going into handicaps. TFRHHHII BHA105
4 PHOENIX RISEN (GB) (34) 602140 CD 8 11-4
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
TIMEFORMVIEWScored atWincanton in December but below par in a pair of handicap hurdles over C&D since.This C&D winner needs to bounce back. TFRHHHII BHA100
5 DIRTY DEN (GB) (18) 466422 BF 5 11-0
Br B g Dragon Dancer - Carmela Maria James Best J
O Mrs Kate Kenyon Anthony Charlton, Warminster T
B T. C. Dawson Sherborne Utilities Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWFair bumper performer who arrives in very good nick,second of 13 in 2m handicap hurdle at Huntingdon 18 days ago. 2lb higher now but is not taken lightly with cheekpieces added. TFRHHHHI BHA96
6 TARITINO (IRE) (41) 440-60F
Br B g Buratino (IRE) - Archange (FR) Taylor Fisher J
O Duckhaven Stud Joe Tickle, Tiverton T
B Kildaragh Stud
TIMEFORMVIEW Fair 14f Flat scorer but not at that level back hurdling this winter and fell 3 out in handicap at Chepstow (19.4f, heavy) 41 days ago. Needs to take a step forward. TFRHHIII BHA90
7 MAJESTIC MIA (IRE) (17) F-5050 5 10-2
Br B m Milan - Shuil Forth (IRE) Jack Tudor J
O Encore Racing Christian Williams, Bridgend T
B Charlie Harnett Dodson and Horrell S
TIMEFORMVIEW Hinted at promise but she came in only seventh of 12 in handicap hurdle at Warwick (16f, heavy, 66/1) 17 days ago. Plenty more is required.
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
TFRHHIII BHA84
2024: NO CORRESPONDING RACE LAST YEAR
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 5. Hood worn by No. 1, 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 4. Stewards Note:
BASELINE: Following its run on 2/1/2025 it was reported that the horse ran too free.
Probable S.P’s: 15-8 Dirty Den (GB), 3-1 Sunninghill (GB), 9-2 Baseline (FR), 9-1 Renoir (GB), 14-1 Phoenix Risen (GB), Taritino (IRE), 40-1 Majestic Mia (IRE)
A tight-knit handicap in which the in-form SUNNINGHILL is taken to gain a deserved first win in this sphere at the chief expense of Dirty Den, who also arrives at the top of his game. Handicap-debutants Renoir and Baseline are also in the picture too.
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Abbreviations
Official Photographers arewearing armbands. Members of the Public arenot permitted togoonto the course to takephotographs nor to takephotographs inside the Parade Rings or Winners Enclosure. Flash may NOTbeused at anytime
BF –Beaten Favourite.B –Brought Down. C–Course Winner D–Distance Winner.F –Fell. P–Pulled Up R–Refused. S–Slipped Up.U –Unseated.
Horse Welfare
Horse welfareisapriority at Taunton Racecourse.Ateverymeeting thereare 3 specially qualified equine veterinarysurgeonsappointed to look afterthe welfareof the horses in action. One vet is present at the start of eachrace and during the race follows the runners in avehicle.Horses canbeattended to in thesame time as the Paramedic Teams responsible fortreating injuredjockeys.
Asecond vet followsthe actionfrom the stands and coordinates the required response to any incidents. In addition, throughout the meeting aclose checkiskept on all horses, especially those returning after arace.It is standard policy that in the event of ahorse requiring veterinarytreatment whilst on site,screens will be erected around the horse.Itisdesigned to affordthe vet and horse someprivacy. Please do not assume the worst.
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TAUNTON
Fourth Race 3.40
The DragonBet Backing Our Opinion At Cheltenham Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3) (GBB Race)
for five yrs old and upwards x Total prize fund £18500 Owners Prize Money. 1st £7472, 2nd £3735, 3rd £1869, 4th £934, 5th £466. (Penalty Value £9769.85) Weights raised 8lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
Race Description
This is a three miles, four furlongs and 85 yards handicap steeple chase for five-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 135. 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 135 in this particular race would be required to carry 5lb more than a rival rated 130.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
horse
1 INIS OIRR (IRE) (36) F-33P5U BF
Br B g Ocovango - Peace Time Beauty (IRE) Derek Fox J
O Mr Gerry McGladery Lucinda Russell, Kinross T
B Mr M. Brennan Ian Macleod & Co Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEWA useful winning stayer but yet to hit top form this term.Blinkers replaced usual visor when unseated rider 1st in handicap chase (4/1) at Musselburgh (31.4f, good to soft) 36 days ago. Handily weighted for his in-form yard so not written off.
2 TAKE YOUR TIME (IRE) (53) 1PP1-3P
Br B g Dubai Destination (USA) - Don’t Be Bleu (IRE) Harry Cobden J
O Owners Group 060 Paul Nicholls, Ditcheat T
B Gabriel O’Gara Owners Group S
TIMEFORMVIEW Talented when on song but he was pulled up for the third time in his last 5 runs in in handicap chase at Wincanton (26.7f, soft) 53 days ago. Still one to consider TFRHHHII BHA124
3 NO HUBS NO HOOBS (IRE) (73) 5111-4P
Br B g Flemensfirth (USA) - Miss Brandywell (IRE) Tom Bellamy J
O Rachel James Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Mr H. McDaid Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWEnded last season with a hat-trick of staying handicap chase wins.Mark rose considerably as a result and failed to come on for his reappearance when pulled up in the Welsh National in December.This rates more suitable at least. TFRHHHII BHA122
4 FUJI FLIGHT (FR) (701) 5/5P344/-
Br B g Day Flight - Silverlea (FR)
Charlie Deutsch J
O George and Drury Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B Mr Jacques Cypres & Mr Laurent Couetil Faucets Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW A useful winning chaser in 2022 but he’s been off the track for 23 months. Still can’t be discounted for his top yard though off a reduced mark. TFRHHHII BHA120
5 BELLS OF PETERBORO (IRE) (27) 51-36P2
Br Gr g Carlotamix (FR) - Power of Future (GER)
O Mr S. Grys & Mr M. O’Boyle
Alan Johns J
Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T
B J. B. Bloodstock Ltd Designation Limited, DragonBet, Ferments & Cultures S
TIMEFORMVIEWDual winner at Chepstow last season and bounced back to his best when runner-up in 23f handicap chase at Lingfield 27 days ago.Very much one to consider TFRHHHII BHA117
6 LASKALIN (FR) (31) 2P-0351
Br B g Martaline - Laskadya (FR)
Miss Lucy Turner (5) J
O David & Carol Shaw Venetia Williams, Hereford T
B Christine Cheyrou Faucets Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEW Blinkered for 1st time when landing 14-runner handicap chase at Bangor (29.6f,heavy) 31 days ago.Back up 7lb but not taken lightly with the headgear again sported. TFRHHHHI BHA115
7 MUSICAL SLAVE (IRE) (94) 454144
Br B g Getaway (GER) - Inghwung
O Mr John P. McManus
B Simon Walford
Micheal Nolan J
Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, Minehead T
TIMEFORMVIEW Scored at Fontwell in October and has continued in good nick, fourth of 11 in handicap chase at Exeter (30.7f, heavy) 94 days ago. One for the shortlist. TFRHHHII BHA112
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
2024: BROKEN HALO 9 11 9 Harry Cobden 4-1 (Paul Nicholls) 7 ran Blinkers worn by No. 1, 6, 7. Blinkers, Tongue Strap worn by No. 3. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 2.
Probable S.P’s: 11-4 Laskalin (FR), 7-2 Inis Oirr (IRE), 5-1 Bells of Peterboro (IRE), 9-1 No Hubs No Hoobs (IRE), Musical Slave (IRE), 10-1 Take Your Time (IRE), 11-1 Fuji Flight (FR)
INIS OIRR got no further than the first at Mussleburgh last time out but he has slipped in the weights and is fancied to bounce back in style for his in-form yard. Bangor scorer Laskalin rates the obvious threat, although Bells of Peterboro and Musical Slave can both have a say too.
Fifth Race 4.10
The Pricing By Real Bookmakers At DragonBet
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) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
2m 7f 198y
Race Description
This is a two miles, seven furlongs and 198 yards handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been rated from 0 to 100. Once a horse has qualified for a handicap rating this is regularly reassessed. A below par effort could result in a reduced rating whilst a strong performance could see the rating increased. Occasionally, horses are entered to race before their handicap rating has been reviewed and so to avoid recent winners being un-penalised they are allotted a mandatory penalty – usually 7lb.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
Br Gr g Dunaden (FR) - Oskar’s Eva (IRE)
O S&R Racing Ltd
Alan Johns J
Tim Vaughan, Cowbridge T
B Sally & Richard Prince DragonBet S
TIMEFORMVIEW Has showed improved form for the addition of cheekpieces, running as well as ever back from a short break when runner-up at Lingfield (23f, soft) recently. Likely to be on the premises once again.
2 JUST GO FOR IT (GB) (15) 0-6305F C
Br B m Passing Glance - Just Jasmine
O Mr Steve Atkinson
B K. Bishop
Sean Houlihan J
Kevin Bishop, Bridgwater T
Home Farm Holiday Park S
TIMEFORMVIEW Veteran performer who scored off this mark here 12 months ago and wasn’t disgraced returned to this venue when fifth of 16 in January. However, she didn’t get very far at Fontwell recently and others are preferred TFRHHIII BHA95
3 MOOR END (IRE) (23) 50-3P25 6 11-12
Br B g Kingston Hill - La Galondrina (IRE)
O Mr & Mrs A. J. Mutch
Lewis Saunders (7) J
Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham T
B Andrew Kiernan Coombs Group S
TIMEFORMVIEWPosted his best effort to date when second of 16 in handicap hurdle atWarwick (19f,good to soft) on penultimate start. Slow ground perhaps wasn’t ideal at Wincanton next time but his profile is somewhat up-and-down in any case. TFRHHIII BHA95
4 ONLY GOSSIP (GB) (18) F3/-P030 D 8 11-9
Br B m Blue Bresil (FR) - Thebelloftheball
O Mr J. P. Selby
B J. P. Selby
Charlie Deutsch J
Polly Gundry, Ottery St Mary T
TIMEFORMVIEWWinning pointer who left previous Rules efforts well behind in a first-time hood when third in 21.4f novice atWincanton at the end of January. Followed that with a heavy defeat at Huntingdon, though, and needs to raise her game now handicapping. TFRHIIII BHA92
5 EXMOOR LAD (GB) (51) 000/5-P 7 11-9
Br B g Arvico (FR) - Tabello
O Mike Wright & Mrs C Scott
Rex Dingle J
Jeremy Scott, Dulverton T
B Camilla Scott Brendon Powerwashers S
TIMEFORMVIEW Showed a bit more than on his first 2 starts in this sphere when fifth in an 11-runner maiden here (19f, good to soft) in November 2023. However, his subsequent handicap debut back here was uninspiring. TFRHHHII BHA92
6 FADED FANTASY (IRE) (21) 420404 6 11-4
Br B g Make Believe - Miss Dela (IRE)
Nick Scholfield J
O Sue Howell Christian Williams, Bridgend T
B Stonepark Farms Ltd Dodson and Horrell S
TIMEFORMVIEWNo win since June 2023 and although he went close on first try over fences at Hereford in November,there hasn’t been much to shout about since and it’s probably best to look elsewhere.
7 CA PLANE POUR MOI (IRE) (19) 006653
Br B g Pour Moi (IRE) - Mount of Olives (IRE)
TFRHHIII BHA87
7 11-2
Conor O’Farrell J
O Paul McKeon Neil Mulholland, Limpley Stoke T
B Gay Wallace Tote S
TIMEFORMVIEW Produced by far his best effort for this yard when third in a 14-runner handicap at Doncaster (24.4f, good) recently. Remains on a very attractive mark (some 23lb lower compared to this time last year) and he has to enter calculations.
8 LADDIE COOPER MIA (IRE) (35) 55-2650
Br B m Diamond Boy (FR) - Thelunarschooner (IRE)
TFRHHHHI BHA85
5 10-13
David Noonan J
O Molly and Paul Willis Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T
B Ballinaroone Stud Ltd
Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed S
TIMEFORMVIEWShaped like a stayer in 3 bumpers and remote second of 4 in novice hurdle at Sedgefield (19.8f,good) on hurdles bow in November However, she found no improvement for the switch to handicap company at Southwell last time. Cheekpieces applied TFRHIIII BHA82
9 DE VEGA’S WARRIOR (IRE) (35) 053336
Br B g Lope de Vega (IRE) - Oh Sedulous (IRE)
O J & A Young (Racing) Limited
6 10-11
Philip Armson (3) J
Henrietta C Knight, Wantage T
B Dubois Holdings Ltd & Lope de Vega Synd. Jayplas S
TIMEFORMVIEWA frustrating maiden on Flat.Promise in first-time cheekpieces when third of 11 (20.5f,Southwell) on handicap debut but let down by his hurdling at Fakenham (23.4f,good to soft) in January,Wasn’t in quite the same form last time and he’s opposable from a win point of view TFRHHIII BHA80
10 SKIN FULL (IRE) (19) 0P-0462 BF
Br B g Doyen (IRE) - Laurens Trix (IRE)
O Mrs Sarah Ling & Partner
6 10-7
Jack Tudor J
David Pipe, Wellington T
B John Hore W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORMVIEW Didn’t come close to justifying strong market support in 2m handicap chase at Wincanton in December, but much more like it when going close back hurdling at Doncaster (24.4f, good). Bred to be much better than his current mark and he looks the way to go TFRHHHHH BHA76
DECLARED RUNNERS 10
2024: LADY BALKO (FR) 5 12 0 Jack Tudor 7-4 (David Pipe) 14 ran
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 8, 10. Hood worn by No. 4. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 7.
Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn by No. 1, 7, 9.
Stewards Note:
MOOR END: Following its run on 15/2/2025 it was reported that the horse lost its left-fore shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 6-4 Skin Full (IRE), 5-1 Ca Plane Pour Moi (IRE), 11-2 Weaver’s Answer (GB), 14-1 Moor End (IRE), Faded Fantasy (IRE), 16-1 De Vega’s Warrior (IRE), 22-1 Just Go For It (GB), 33-1 Only Gossip (GB), 50-1 Exmoor Lad (GB), Laddie Cooper Mia (IRE)
SKIN FULL is potentially well handicapped and an obvious choice. Ca Plane Pour Moi and Weaver’s Answer are others to consider TIMEFORM PREDICTION: 1.SKIN FULL (IRE) 2.CA PLANE POUR MOI (IRE) 3.WEAVER’S ANSWER
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Sixth Race 4.40
The DragonBet Born From The Betting Ring
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)
Race Description
This two miles and 12 yards handicap steeple chase has been designed for five-year-olds and upwards which are rated from 0 to 105. In most National Hunt handicaps, there is a minimum weight of 10st so any horse whose official rating would allocate them less than that still has to shoulder that burden. The horses that fall into this category are said to be racing from ‘out of the handicap’ – usually a distinct disadvantage.
Br Breeding O Owner B Breeder J Jockey T Trainer S Sponsor
1 FAST BUCK (FR) (23) 053334 D
Br Br g Kendargent (FR) - Juvenil Delinquent (USA)
O KnightRiders III
David Bass J
Mrs Jane Williams, South Molton T
B Mr Hubert Honore & Mr Tomas Schweizer Culverhill Farm Racing S
TIMEFORMVIEW Now 17lb lower than when striking at Wincanton last January and has made the frame on each of his last 4 starts. However, if this 11-y-o is to resume winning ways the addition of cheekpieces,which he’ll be sporting for the first time over jumps,will need to help give him a boost. TFR
2 NO BUT I WILL (GB) (20) PR-0PP4
Br B g Telescope (IRE) - Little Carmela
Liam Harrison J
O On The Gallops 1 Robbie Llewellyn, Swindon T
B T. A. Williams
TIMEFORMVIEWFairly useful form at best over fences for previous yard and,equipped with a first-time visor (on again here),he posted much his best effort for present connections when fourth over 23f here last month.Down another 1lb (now 10lb below last winning mark) and this drop back in trip may help. TFRHHHII BHA105
3 JAIPALETEMPS (FR) (15) 312363 6 12-0
Br B g Crossharbour - Royale Canaille (FR)
Ben Bromley (5) J
O Mr G. F. Edwards David Pipe, Wellington T
B Mr David Lumet W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORMVIEWWon 3 claiming chases in France but low-key start for this yard in a novice hurdle here last month.Shaped a bit better returned to fences, despite finishing a well-held third, at Hereford (19f, soft) recently and since been eased 4lb. TFRHHHII BHA105
4 ABINGWORTH (GB) (23) 1U-B46P C 7 11-9
Br B g Kapgarde (FR) - Flute Bowl David Noonan J
O Chris Stedman Gary & Josh Moore, Horsham T
B Mr C. E. Stedman KM Elite Products Ltd S
TIMEFORMVIEW Successful twice last season and there were signs that he could be working his way back to form at Windsor on penultimate start However, he reverted to his error-strewn ways when eventually pulled up atWincanton next time and is hard to recommend on the back of that display. TFRHHHII BHA100
5 SIAM PARK (IRE) (34) 0-F0U02 6 11-5
Br B g Sholokhov (IRE) - Present Attraction (IRE) Jack Tudor J
O Brocade Racing Joe Tizzard, Sherborne T
B Rathbarry Stud Coral Racing Limited S
TIMEFORMVIEWFree-going sort who failed to improve for the switch to handicaps over hurdles but took a step forward when finding just one too good on his chase debut here (18.2f, soft) last month. Probably capable of better in this sphere and he’s a strong candidate. TFRHHHHH BHA96
6 MY ROCKSTAR (IRE) (51) P6-31P2 C 9 10-6
Br B g Valirann (FR) - All Notoriety (IRE) Ben Godfrey J
O Mrs H. E. Rees Helen Rees, Dorchester T
B Butlersgrove Stud NFU Mutual (Dorchester) S
TIMEFORMVIEWDoubled career tally when accounting for 12 rivals here (2 1/4,good to soft) in November Ran no sort of a race at Exeter next time (pulled up) but then got back on track when second over this C&D.Each-way chance on that form but his overall profile is one of peaks and troughs,so there are risks. TFRHHHII BHA83
7 BLUE RIBBON (GB) (367) 42/5P5P- D
Br B g Sayif (IRE) - Mar Blue (FR)
Sean Houlihan J
O Mr Ryan G. Chapman Ryan Chapman, St Mawgan T
B R. W. K. Lewis
TIMEFORMVIEWFair 2m hurdles winner for Dr Richard Newland in 2021.Largely struggled for present stable,though,and he looks set for another uphill climb from 6lb out of the handicap here. TFRHIIII BHA73
HAAFBACK
Br B g Haafhd - Roberta Back (IRE)
O Mrs M. J. Arnold
James Best J
Emma-Jane Bishop, Cheltenham T
B Jane Arnold Coombs Group S
TIMEFORMVIEW Made a winning chase debut at Ludlow in November but well beaten both completed starts since, including on first run following a wind op returned to the aforementioned course last month. 9lb ‘wrong’ at the weights and it’s easy enough to look elsewhere. TFRHHIII BHA70
DECLARED RUNNERS 8
2024: TONTO FOLEY (IRE) 6 9 10 Ellis Collier 13-2 (Christian Williams) 10 ran
Tongue Strap worn first time by No. 2. Sheepskin Cheek Pieces worn first time by No. 1. Visor worn by No. 2.
Tongue Strap worn by No. 1, 3. Hood, Tongue Strap worn by No. 5, 8.
Stewards Note:
ABINGWORTH: Following its run on 15/2/2025 it was reported that the horse lost its left fore shoe.
Probable S.P’s: 11-8 Siam Park (IRE), 11-2 My Rockstar (IRE), 7-1 Abingworth (GB), 8-1 No But I Will (GB), 17-2 Jaipaletemps (FR), 12-1 Fast Buck (FR), 33-1 Haafback (GB), 40-1 Blue Ribbon (GB)
This should go to SIAM PARK, who put in a good round of jumping when runner-up on his chase debut here last month and improvement should be forthcoming. No But I Will took a step back in the right direction over 23f here last time and he could be a threat if able to build on that now dropped back in trip, while Jaipaletemps is likely to come good for the Pipe yard before long and he is worth a second look off a reduced mark.
TAUNTON
Seventh Race 5.10
The DragonBet‘HandsAnd Heels’ Handicap Hurdle Race (Class 5)
(ConditionalAndAmateur Jockeys’ Race) (Part OfThe Racing Excellence Initiative)
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) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
Race Description
The final race this afternoon is a two miles and three furlongs handicap hurdle race for four-year-olds and upwards which have been officially rated 0-100. As is the case with all handicaps on this afternoon’s card, the weight that each runner carries is determined by their official handicap rating. In this instance, a horse rated 100 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 GRENARDIER (GB) (33) 6-6P62
Br B g Jack Hobbs - Aunt Harriet
Mr Freddie Keighley (3) J
O Roger & Yvonne Allsop Martin Keighley, Cheltenham T
B Mrs Yvonne Allsop FBC Manby Bowdler S
TIMEFORMVIEWLittle impact in a couple of bumpers but appears to be gradually getting the hang of things over hurdles,chasing home the long odds-on Vanderpoel in a Ludlow novice (15.8f,soft) last time.Improvement possible now upped in trip for this handicap debut. TFRHHHHI BHA95
2 ALBERT PARK (IRE) (260) 553-636 5
Br B g Camelot - Wannabe Special Miss Shannon Holmes (5) J
O Meadvale Syndicate Nigel Hawke, Tiverton T
B Clarecastle Stud Ltd Junction 24 Ltd, Burlybed S
TIMEFORMVIEWFairlyusefulex-IrishFlatmaidenwhohasbeenbroughtalongsteadilyoverhurdles,finishingacreditablethirdin16.5fMarketRasenhandicaplastJune. Stiff track probably against him at Hexham later that month and could have a say round here if fully tuned-up following a break/wind op TFRHHHII BHA95
3 KAP DE TRIOMPHE (FR) (23) 1-04000 5
Br B g Cima de Triomphe (IRE) - Kaproyale (FR)
Mr J. J. Murphy-Knight (3) J
O Two’s A Crowd Christian Williams, Bridgend T
B P. Mehat & B. Mehat & C. Lemeunier Dodson and Horrell S
TIMEFORMVIEWFair bumper winner but yet to match that level of form in this sphere,failing to improve for the switch to handicap company on his last 2 starts. TFRHIIII BHA93
4 WHATMAKES HONEY B (IRE) (20) P-P0656 6
Br B m Workforce - Another Chance (IRE) Chad Bament J
O Harriet Brown Racing Club Harriet Brown, Sturminster Newton T
B Gary O’Connell
TIMEFORMVIEW Winless following 8 attempts in maiden points and has failed to pull up any trees a bumper and 3 runs over hurdles to date.That said she could be seen in a better light now venturing down the handicap route. TFRHHHII BHA87
5 MACH TEN (IRE) (23) 530P 4 11-1
Br B g Ten Sovereigns (IRE) - Western Sky Lewis Saunders J
O Mr Willem Van Der Horst
Anthony Charlton, Warminster T
B Colin Kennedy Sherborne Utilities Ltd S
TIMEFORM VIEW Fair maiden on the Flat and bettered hurdles debut display when third of 6 in a Leicester maiden in December. However, he has failed to build on that in 2 subsequent starts, including on handicap debut last time.
6 KINTARO (GB) (51) 0504F6
Br B g Iffraaj - Soryah (IRE)
O David Pipe Racing Club
TFRHHIII BHA94
5 11-0
Mr Rian Corcoran (5) J
David Pipe, Wellington T
B Mrs James Wigan W & S Recycling S
TIMEFORMVIEWTen-racemaidenontheFlatandrecordstandsat0-9inthisspherehavingfinished sixthina14-runnerhandicaphere(3m,goodtosoft)onlateststart in January.Still,he has shown enough to suggest that a race of this nature may well be within his grasp off a mark such as this. TFRHHHHH BHA81
7 SEVENOFUS (IRE) (34) 563006 9 10-6
Br B m Yeats (IRE) - Gortnagowna (IRE)
O Tim & Liz Heal
B Mrs Karen Hannon
Elizabeth Gale J
Carroll Gray, Bridgwater T
TIMEFORMVIEW Still looking for first success following 21 starts overall and it’s likely that she will again come up short. TFRHIIII BHA73
DECLARED RUNNERS 7
2024: JUST GO FOR IT 11 11 10 Sean Houlihan 9-1 (Mitchell Hunt) 14 ran Visor worn by No. 6. Tongue Strap worn by No. 2, 4. Running for the first time since Wind Surgery No. 2.
Stewards Note:
MACH TEN: Following its run on 15/2/2025 it was reported that the horse never travelled.
Probable S.P’s: 2-1 Grenardier (GB), 5-2 Kintaro (GB), 11-2 Albert Park (IRE), 15-2 Whatmakes Honey B (IRE), 10-1 Mach Ten (IRE), 33-1 Sevenofus (IRE), 40-1 Kap de Triomphe (FR)
KINTARO probably found 3m too much of a test last time and is better judged on his C&D effort in November He was in the process of running creditably when departing at the second-last here on that occasion and is now 7lb lower in the weights. Handicap debutant Grenardier appears to be gradually finding his feet and rates the main danger ahead of another contesting a handicap for the first time, namely Whatmakes Honey B. TIMEFORM PREDICTION:
Race 1 2.30 2m 4f 114y
1 More Coko (FR) 11-12
2 Drumheller (IRE) 11-0
3 Old Cowboy (GB) 11-0
4 Surrey Nemesis (GB) 10-7
5 Playaway Girl (IRE) 10-2
Race 2 3.00 2m 3f 164y
1 Taxus Baccata (IRE) 12-0
2 Celtic Ned (IRE) 11-9
3 J’Habite En France (FR) 11-2
4 Birdman Bob (IRE) 11-0
5 Pescatorius (IRE) 10-10
6 Spicy Nelson (IRE) 10-2
7 Clondaw Robin (IRE) 10-2
8 The Last Melon (GB) 10-2
9 Elzaaro (IRE) 10-2
10 Can’t Buy Time (IRE) 10-2
PLUMPTON
Race 3 3.30 1m 7f 195y
1 Graham (GB) 11-12
2 Jorebel (FR) 11-11
3 Westtara (GB) 11-10
4 Lady Caro (IRE) 11-9
5 Character Testing (GB) 11-4
6 Early Morning Dew (FR) 10-13
Race 4 4.00 3m 217y
1 Warranty (FR) 12-0
2 Rickety Bridge (FR) 12-0
3 Despereaux (FR) 11-1
4 La Dolce Dolly (IRE) 10-10
5 Limerick Leader (FR) 10-5
Race 5 4.30 3m 1f 152y
1 Kaproyale (GB) 11-10
2 Havaila (IRE) 11-4
3 I See You Well (FR) 11-3
4 Basford (IRE) 11-2
Race 6 5.00 2m 4f 114y
1 Lumi Plugin (GB) 11-13
2 Smugglers Haven (IRE) 11-12
3 Two To Tango (GB) 11-10
4 Brave Jen (GB) 11-9
5 Roman Roy (GB) 11-7
6 Gloire d’Athon (FR) 11-6
7 Baddesley (IRE) 11-6
8 A Tickatickatiming (GB) 11-2
STRATFORD-ON-AVON
Race 1 1.50 2m 2f 148y
1 Believitanducan (IRE) 11-6
2 Vorderman (GB) 11-6
3 Across Earth (IRE) 11-0
4 Eaststone Buck’s (GB) 11-0
5 El Gavilan (FR) 11-0
6 Fram Castle (IRE) 11-0
7 Like Magic (GER) 11-0
8 Analiese (GB) 10-13
Race 2 2.20 2m 6f 125y
1 El Granjero (IRE) 12-2
2 Stratagem (FR) 11-13
3 Pilsdon Pen (GB) 11-8
4 Sainte Doctor (FR) 11-7
5 Just Loose Change (GB)11-5
6 I Shut That d’Or (FR) 11-5
7 Korus (FR) 10-11
Race 3 2.50
2m 6f 7y
1 Knocknagappagh (IRE) 11-12
2 Welcheston Warrier (GB) 11-12
3 Seasmoke (IRE) 11-4
4 Les’s Jersey Royal (IRE) 11-4
5 Arctic Angel (IRE) 11-3
6 Pearl’s Pirate (GB) 11-3
7 Illico de Montave (FR) 10-13
8 Summerleaze (IRE) 10-12
9 Quite The Getaway (GB) 10-12
10 Guguss Collonges (FR) 10-10
11 Darcy’s Glance (GB) 10-10
12 One Man Party (FR) 10-7
13 Atlantic Power (IRE) 10-5
14 Nowyouvebinandunit (GB) 10-5
Race 4 3.20 2m 70y
1 Balhambar (FR) 12-0
2 Golden Maverick (FR) 11-9
3 Moon Chime (GB) 11-8
4 Maasai Mara (GB) 11-7
5 Schmilsson (GB) 11-6
6 Hara Kiri (FR) 11-5
7 Mister Wilson (IRE) 11-2
8 Klic Boum (FR) 10-7
Race 5 3 50 2m 213y
1 Jetronic (FR) 12-1
2 Salamanca Bay (IRE) 11-10
3 Cat Tiger (FR) 11-7
4 Yes Indeed (FR) 11-6
5 Intrepide Sud (FR) 11-6
6 Non Stop (FR) 11-4
7 Dancing In Brazil (GB) 11-2
8 As Tears Go By (GB) 10-7
Race 6 4.20 2m 2f 148y
1 Wolfspear (IRE) 12-0
2 Hors Jeu (FR) 11-13
3 Chicago Storm (GB) 11-12
4 Minella Double (IRE) 11-11
5 Lough Owel (IRE) 11-7
6 Sambezi (FR) 11-6
7 Sandscape (GB) 11-5
8 Ted’s Friend (IRE) 11-3
9 Monsant (IRE) 11-2
10 Miss Kassiopi (GB) 11-0
11 Storming Nelson (IRE) 10-13
12 Benvoy (IRE) 10-13
13 Get The Value (IRE) 10-10
14 Dish of The Day (IRE) 10-8
Race 7 4.50 2m 4f 205y
1 Barton Snow (IRE) 11-12
2 Bellaney Lord (IRE) 11-12
3 Caldwell Diamond (FR)11-12
4 Get Bye (IRE) 11-12
5 Go Sacre Go (FR) 11-12
6 Scoresby (GB) 11-12
7 Viroflay (FR) 11-12
8 Missed Tee (IRE) 11-5
Doubles and trebles on any races of your choice
First Race 2.05 - THE DRAGONBET PROUD SPONSORS OF TAUNTON RACECOURSE EBF JUNIOR ‘NATIONAL HUNT’ HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4955 to the winning horse The second to receive £2282, the third £1141 and the fourth £571. for four yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which have not run in any race prior to October 1st, 2024, have not run in a Flat race and have not run in more than three previous hurdle races. Enter by noon, March 4th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 8th. Weights: 11st each Fillies allowed 7lb Penalties, a winner of a hurdle race 7lb Of 2 hurdle races 10lb Of 3 hurdle races 12lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse. THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race. Special Note: A win in a Junior NH Hurdle will not prevent a horse from running in Novices’ Hurdle races during the following season. Wins outside these races will count as normal. Junior NH Hurdle wins will count for loss of Maiden status and all runs will be assessed by the BHA Handicapper 12 entries at £45.Closed March 4th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3797; Second £1899; Third £949; Fourth £475. (Penalty Value £4955.32)
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Second Race 2.40 - THE DRAGONBET - ONCOURSE AND ONLINE MAIDEN HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) (Novices’ Championship Hurdle Series Qualifier) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4955 to the winning horse The second to receive £2282, the third £1141 and the fourth £571. for maiden four yrs old and upwards. Enter by noon, March 4th and pay £45 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 8th. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lb; 5-y-o and up 11st 6lb Fillies and mares allowed 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse. Horses which have been placed in the first four in this race will be eligible to enter THE NOVICES’ CHAMPIONSHIP HURDLE SERIES FINAL (A HANDICAP HURDLE RACE) to be run over a distance of about two miles at Sandown Park on 26th April, 2025. 23 entries at £45. - Closed March 4th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £3797; Second £1899; Third £949; Fourth £475. (Penalty Value £4955.32) 3 Balloted Out Under Rules (I)9 and (I)10. SEE PAGE 12 FOR THIS RACE. Third Race 3.10 - THE DRAGONBET BACKING OUR OPINION AT CHELTENHAM HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 4) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5545 to the winning horse The second to receive £2551, the third £1275, the fourth £638 and the fifth £318. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-110 (also open to such horses rated 111 and 112 - see Standard Conditions). £47 stake if the horse is rated 84 or higher, or £9 stake if the horse is rated 83 or lower with £38 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 8th. Penalties, after March 1st, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse. 14 entries at £47. - Closed March 4th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £4241; Second £2120; Third £1061; Fourth £530; Fifth £265. (Penalty Value £5545.05)
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Fourth Race 3.40 - THE DRAGONBET BACKING OUR OPINION AT CHELTENHAM HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 3) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £9769 to the winning horse The second to receive £4495, the third £2247, the fourth £1124 and the fifth £560. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-135 (also open to such horses rated 136 and 137 - see Standard Conditions). £77 stake if the horse is rated 109 or higher, or £15 stake if the horse is rated 108 or lower with £62 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 8th. Penalties, after March 1st, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse. 10 entries at £77. - Closed March 4th, 2025. Owners Prize Money. Winner £7472; Second £3735; Third £1869; Fourth £934; Fifth £466. (Penalty Value £9769.85) Weights raised 8lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
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Fifth Race 4.10 - THE PRICING BY REAL BOOKMAKERS AT DRAGONBET HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, March 4th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 8th. Penalties, after March 1st, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse. 26 entries at £40. - Closed March 4th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) Weights raised 3lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable.
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Sixth Race 4.40 - THE DRAGONBET BORN FROM THE BETTING RING HANDICAP STEEPLE CHASE (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £5967 to the winning horse The second to receive £2745, the third £1372, the fourth £687 and the fifth £342. for five yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-105. Enter by noon, March 4th and pay £46 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 8th. Penalties, after March 1st, 2025, for each steeple chase won 7lb. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse. 12 entries at £46. - Closed March 4th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £4564; Second £2281; Third £1141; Fourth £571; Fifth £285. (Penalty Value £5967.53)
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Seventh Race 5.10 - THE DRAGONBET ‘HANDS AND HEELS’ HANDICAP HURDLE RACE (CLASS 5) (Conditional and Amateur Jockeys’ Race) (Part of The Racing Excellence Initiative) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code. £4752 to the winning horse The second to receive £2187, the third £1093, the fourth £547 and the fifth £272. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-100. Enter by noon, March 4th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. March 8th. Penalties, after March 1st, 2025, for each hurdle race won 7lb. To be ridden by Conditional Jockeys or Amateur Jockeys or Overseas Jockeys eligible to ride who, prior to November 1st, 2024, have not ridden more than 10 winners in Jump races under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to March 7th, 2025, have not ridden more than 5 such winners 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden any such winner 5lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed and wins in any races run under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority will count) Amateur Riders must not have reached their 26th birthday prior to the first race in the series.. A memento will be presented to the winning owner and a cash prize of £50 will also be presented to the groom of the best turned out horse. SPECIAL CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS RACE. RIDERS ARE TO CARRY WHIPS IN THIS RACE BUT ARE ONLY PERMITTED TO USE THEM IN THE CIRCUMSTANCES DETAILED UNDER THE HEADING ‘BRITISH HORSERACING AUTHORITY NOTICES’, AND ON THE BHA RACING ADMINISTRATION SITE, www2.racingadmin.co.uk. All Riders are required to attend a mandatory course walk with the Jockey Coach and/or a Senior Jockey 90 minutes prior to the race, or as otherwise permitted under the terms of the Special Conditions. The British Horseracing Authority has modified paragraph 54 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race such that the Riders’ Allowances as stated therein may NOT be claimed in this race, and has modified paragraph 63 of the Weights and Handicapping Code for the purposes of this race to provide that the winner of this race will not incur penalties in any race except Conditional Jockeys’ races in which the conditions provide for a specific penalty for winners. The British Horseracing Authority has also modified the conditions of Category A Amateur Jockeys’ Licences of the Rules of Racing for the purposes of this race. 16 entries at £40. - Closed March 4th, 2025. Owners Prize Money Winner £3635; Second £1817; Third £909; Fourth £455; Fifth £227. (Penalty Value £4752.90) Weights raised 4lb and paragraph 34 of the Weights and Handicapping Code complied with where applicable. A SEE PAGE 28 FOR THIS RACE.
