Taunton Race 6 - Family Fun Day 9 April Open Hunters' Chase
GOLDEN SON (1) hinted significant talent under rules. Seemed to relish the step into hunter chase company three weeks ago at Warwick looking impressive. Warrants thought as could gain another success despite the penalty. BEACON EDGE (5) was very smart during his younger days in Ireland. Made the perfect start for Josh Newman last month attempting a point to point. Worth considering as likely to be in the mix. SNIPE (4) made the dream start to life in hunter chases securing a narrow victory at Hereford. Can be given another a chance. REVELS HILL (6) previously won over course and distance and rates an interesting chance.

Jockey: Miss Gina Andrews
Weight: 79kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. First-up after 11 months won by 6 len Warwick on January 23 over 4800m defeating Paul Marvel with 79kg at $5 in a steeplechase. Previously second-up finished third of 11 runners at Kempton Park on December 27 2024 over 4800m, 10 len behind Beachcomber carrying 75.5kg at $10. Big chance to go two-for-two this prep.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 23/01/2026 | 307 | CHSE 5U | $8,880.00 | Warwick Uk | 4828m | Good Soft | Olive Nicholls | 79kg | 6:20.86 | 2-1-1 | 0 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 22/03/2025 | 28 | HCP CHSE 5U | $38,750.00 | Newbury | 4705m | Good | Harry Cobden | 75kg | 5:58.30 | 4-4-3 | 0 |
| 22.0L | $9.00 |
| 99/13 | 22/02/2025 | 57 | HCP CHSE 5U | $276,750.00 | Kempton Park | 4828m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 70kg | 6:15.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/11 | 27/12/2024 | 28 | HCP CHSE 4U | $96,060.00 | Kempton Park | 4828m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 75.5kg | 6:06.68 | 5-5-3 | 0 |
| 10.3L | $10.00 |
| 9/9 | 29/11/2024 | 216 | HCP CHSE 4U | $106,710.00 | Newbury | 4023m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 70kg | 5:04.10 | 2-9-9 | 0 |
| 39.5L | $12.00 |
| 99/9 | 27/04/2024 | 49 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $72,600.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4023m | Good | Harry Cobden | 71kg | 5:04.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 6/7 | 09/03/2024 | 14 | HCP NOVCHSE 5U | $92,250.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 4032m | Good Soft | Harry Cobden | 75.5kg | 5:17.40 | 4-4-6 | 0 |
| 34.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 24/02/2024 | 56 | HCP CHSE 5U | $73,800.00 | Kempton Park | 4124m | Soft | Harry Cobden | 74kg | 5:22.50 | 3-3-1 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |
| 99/7 | 30/12/2023 | 21 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $35,740.00 | Newbury | 4526m | Soft | H Cobden | 74.5kg | 6:00.32 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $8.50 |
| 99/4 | 09/12/2023 | 32 | BCHSE 4U | $69,290.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Heavy | H Cobden | 73.5kg | 5:48.07 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.80 |
| 2/5 | 07/11/2023 | 556 | NCHSE 4U | $33,790.00 | Warwick Uk | 4023m | Soft | H Cobden | 71kg | 5:20.28 | 2-1-2 | 0 |
| 3.3L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Miss Lucy Turner
Weight: 77kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. First-up after 10 months finished fourth of 8 runners at Warwick on January 23 over 4800m, 18 len behind Golden Son with 77kg at $34. Previously second-up pulled up at Cheltenham on March 14 over 5300m. Requires further improvement.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 23/01/2026 | 275 | CHSE 5U | $8,880.00 | Warwick Uk | 4828m | Good Soft | Lucy Turner | 77kg | 6:20.86 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 18.8L | $34.00 |
| 6/6 | 23/04/2025 | 40 | CHSE 5U | $11,720.00 | Ludlow | 4828m | Good Soft | Lucy Turner | 77kg | 6:08.90 | 6-6-6 | 0 |
| 24.0L | $5.00 |
| 99/24 | 14/03/2025 | 24 | CHSE 5U | $88,790.00 | Cheltenham | 5330m | Good Soft | Lucy Turner | 76kg | 6:51.04 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $67.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/02/2025 | 291 | CHSE 5U | $11,720.00 | Taunton | 4626m | Good Soft | Lucy Turner | 77kg | 6:08.00 | 4-2-2 | 0 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/9 | 03/05/2024 | 39 | CHSE HUNT 6U | $12,430.00 | Cheltenham | 5129m | Soft | Lucy Turner | 76kg | 6:59.54 | 6-2-3 | 0 |
| 11.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/5 | 25/03/2024 | 21 | CHSE HUNT 5U | $10,650.00 | Exeter | 4828m | Heavy | Lucy Turner | 77kg | 6:58.00 | 2-2-3 | 0 |
| 8.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/03/2024 | 13 | CHSE HUNT 5U | $8,880.00 | Southwell | 4928m | Soft | Lucy Turner | 75.5kg | 7:26.00 | 3-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 20/02/2024 | 298 | CHSE HUNT 5U | $11,720.00 | Taunton | 4626m | Soft | Huw Edwards | 73kg | 6:07.00 | 3-5-5 | 0 |
| 24.5L | $34.00 |
| 8/14 | 28/04/2023 | 88 | HDLE HCP 4U | $14,880.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Good Soft | Adam Wedge | 69.5kg | 5:49.47 | - | 0 |
| 21.0L | $12.00 |
| 7/12 | 30/01/2023 | 22 | NHDLE 4U | $15,990.00 | Hereford | 4374m | Soft | Jonathan Burke | 72kg | 5:34.10 | - | 0 |
| 24.2L | $81.00 |
| 8/10 | 08/01/2023 | 353 | MHDLE APP 4U | $15,990.00 | Chepstow | 3914m | Soft | Jamie Moore | 74.5kg | 5:00.50 | - | 0 |
| 57.8L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Mr Martin Mcintyre
Weight: 77kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start didn't finish the race at Larkhill on January 18 over 4800m. Run before didn't finish the race at this track on January 8 over 4300m. Best watched.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/7 | 18/01/2026 | 10 | P2P | $0.00 | Larkhill P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Jake Bament | 73kg | 6:13.90 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $11.00 |
| 99/9 | 08/01/2026 | 25 | CHSE 5U | $11,720.00 | Taunton | 4325m | Good | Martin McIntyre | 75.5kg | 5:54.44 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $10.00 |
| 99/11 | 14/12/2025 | 21 | P2P | $0.00 | Larkhill P2p | 4828m | Good | W Barnett | 73kg | 6:10.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/10 | 23/11/2025 | 258 | P2P | $0.00 | Dunsmoredunsmore P2p | 4828m | Soft | W Barnett | 73kg | 6:10.00 | - | 0 |
| 21.0L | $8.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/03/2025 | 52 | HCP CHSE 5U | $15,960.00 | Stratford Avon | 4539m | Good Soft | Sean Bowen | 72kg | 5:51.69 | 4-5-4 | 0 |
| 24.0L | $8.00 |
| 5/10 | 17/01/2025 | 27 | HCP CHSE 5U | $23,990.00 | Market Rasen | 4801m | Good Soft | David Noonan | 73kg | 6:31.90 | 1-3-5 | 0 |
| 25.3L | $34.00 |
| 99/7 | 21/12/2024 | 29 | HCP CHSE 4U | $16,150.00 | Hereford | 5029m | Good Soft | David Noonan | 73.5kg | 6:32.98 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/3 | 22/11/2024 | 19 | HCP CHSE 4U | $21,130.00 | Catterick Bridge | 5029m | Good | James Bowen | 72.5kg | 6:07.64 | 2-2-2 | 0 |
| 18.0L | $1.67 |
| 1/6 | 03/11/2024 | 25 | HCP CHSE 4U | $18,910.00 | Huntingdon | 4744m | Good | David Noonan | 74.5kg | 5:57.70 | 4-2-2-1-1-1-2-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/6 | 09/10/2024 | 155 | STPLE HCP 4U | $19,960.00 | Ludlow | 4023m | Good | David Noonan | 74kg | 5:04.67 | 5-5-4 | 0 |
| 21.3L | $9.50 |
| 99/11 | 07/05/2024 | 120 | HDLE HCP 4U | $13,970.00 | Hereford | 3922m | Good | Bradley Harris | 73kg | 4:37.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Mr Dominic Lewis
Weight: 77kgs
Stats
Comments
Useful gelding. Last outing tracked on the speed and boxed on steadily; won by 0.8 len Hereford on January 26 over 4200m slow track defeating Stattler carrying 72kg at $5.50 in a steeplechase. Run before finished seventh of 8 starters at Aintree on December 26 over 5000m, 45 len behind Fortunate Man with 73kg at $8. Rates well. In the mix again.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 26/01/2026 | 31 | CHSE 5U | $8,880.00 | Hereford | 4224m | Soft | Dominic Lewis | 72kg | 5:33.62 | 2-2-1 | 0 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 7/8 | 26/12/2025 | 34 | STPLE HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Aintree | 5029m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 73kg | 6:31.00 | 5-7-7 | 0 |
| 45.5L | $8.00 |
| 8/12 | 22/11/2025 | 21 | STPLE HCP 5U | $136,120.00 | Ascot Uk | 5934m | Good | Tristan Durrell | 66kg | 7:44.96 | 7-5-8 | 0 |
| 43.0L | $9.00 |
| 4/12 | 01/11/2025 | 7 | HCP CHSE 4U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 4828m | Good | Tristan Durrell | 64.5kg | 5:58.42 | 7-5-4 | 0 |
| 5.8L | $23.00 |
| 4/6 | 25/10/2025 | 40 | HCP CHSE 4U | $89,370.00 | Kelso | 5230m | Good | Tristan Durrell | 65kg | 6:38.64 | 3-4-4 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $4.50 |
| 4/9 | 15/09/2025 | 144 | HCP CHSE 4U | $41,020.00 | Worcester | 4023m | Good Soft | Harry Skelton | 68.5kg | 5:15.23 | 7-4-4 | 0 |
| 8.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 24/04/2025 | 12 | HCP HDLE 4U | $32,670.00 | Warwick Uk | 5029m | Good | Tristan Durrell | 67.5kg | 5:58.74 | 5-4-4 | 0 |
| 18.8L | $8.00 |
| 99/23 | 12/04/2025 | 16 | HCP CHSE 5U | $369,000.00 | Ayr | 6397m | Good Soft | Harry Atkins | 65.5kg | 8:20.56 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $29.00 |
| 3/6 | 27/03/2025 | 40 | HCP CHSE 5U | $72,600.00 | Warwick Uk | 4828m | Good | Harry Skelton | 74kg | 6:01.79 | 5-4-3 | 0 |
| 6.8L | $4.00 |
| 8/11 | 15/02/2025 | 21 | HCP CHSE 5U | $184,500.00 | Ascot Uk | 4791m | Good | Harry Skelton | 65kg | 6:01.30 | 6-9-8 | 0 |
| 10.0L | $7.50 |
| 3/13 | 25/01/2025 | 83 | HCP CHSE 5U | $184,500.00 | Doncaster | 4822m | Good | Harry Skelton | 69.5kg | 5:55.40 | 6-3-3 | 0 |
| 4.3L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Mr Joshua Newman
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Fresh up after eight months favourite; won by 0.8 len Wadebridge on January 11 over 4800m in the wet defeating Quintin's Man carrying 73kg in a jumps. Previously second-up favourite; won by 2.5 len Wetherby in a G2 West Yorkshire Hurdle on November 2 2024 over 4800m defeating Twig carrying 71kg at $3.30 in a jumps. Can improve on first up performance. Key chance here and expected to measure up again.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 11/01/2026 | 228 | P2P | $0.00 | Wadebridge P2p | 4828m | Heavy | Joshua Newman | 73kg | 6:29.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $1.44 |
| 1/6 | 28/05/2025 | 54 | HDLE CLM 5U | $19,420.00 | Wexford | 3419m | Good | J M Halford | 73kg | 4:03.60 | - | 0 |
| 22.0L | $1.33 |
| 13/20 | 04/04/2025 | 23 | HCP HDLE 4U | $138,380.00 | Aintree | 4023m | Good Soft | Danny Gilligan | 76kg | 4:53.33 | 10-14-13 | 0 |
| 28.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/26 | 12/03/2025 | 25 | HCP HDLE 4U | $202,950.00 | Cheltenham | 4224m | Good Soft | Danny Gilligan | 72.5kg | 5:11.98 | 12-6-7 | 0 |
| 7.0L | $81.00 |
| 4/6 | 15/02/2025 | 20 | G3 OPEN 5U | $65,040.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Soft | Danny Gilligan | 74.5kg | 4:15.04 | - | 0 |
| 14.0L | $21.00 |
| 2/3 | 26/01/2025 | 29 | G3 OPEN 5U | $60,190.00 | Naas | 3218m | SH | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | 4:08.50 | - | 0 |
| 11.0L | $17.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/12/2024 | 27 | G1 OPEN 4U | $260,150.00 | Leopardstown | 4727m | Y | Danny Gilligan | 74.5kg | 5:56.10 | - | 0 |
| 28.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/4 | 01/12/2024 | 29 | G1 OPEN 4U | $201,480.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | Y | Keith Donoghue | 74.5kg | 5:02.40 | - | 0 |
| 9.3L | $26.00 |
| 1/4 | 02/11/2024 | 7 | G2 OPEN 4U | $104,450.00 | Wetherby | 4828m | Good | Danny Gilligan | 71kg | 6:05.70 | 3-2-1 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.25 |
| 5/12 | 26/10/2024 | 84 | HDLE HCP 4U | $57,080.00 | Cheltenham | 4828m | Good | Keith Donoghue | 73.5kg | 5:47.74 | 4-2-5 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/18 | 03/08/2024 | 29 | LR OPEN 4U | $203,950.00 | Galway | 4526m | Y | Jack Kennedy | 75.5kg | 5:41.00 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Mr D Andrews
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Having raced just once last preparation finished fourth in a small field at Chepstow on April 25 over 4700m, 9 len behind Pink Eyed Pedro carrying 74kg at $11. When resuming last campaign pulled up at Ascot on February 17 2024 over 4800m. Forgive last couple and shapes as an each way chance.
Last Starts 293 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 25/04/2025 | 433 | CHSE 5U | $8,880.00 | Chepstow | 4727m | Good | Darren Andrews | 74kg | 6:03.94 | 1-3-4 | 0 |
| 9.5L | $11.00 |
| 99/9 | 17/02/2024 | 294 | STPLE HCP 5U | $181,490.00 | Ascot Uk | 4828m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 69.5kg | 6:07.23 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/16 | 29/04/2023 | 34 | STPLE HCP 5U | $287,440.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 5733m | Good Soft | Kevin Brogan | 66kg | 7:33.70 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/8 | 26/03/2023 | 36 | STPLE HCP 5U | $33,990.00 | Exeter | 6175m | Good Soft | Nick Scholfield | 76kg | 8:05.36 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/14 | 18/02/2023 | 77 | STPLE HCP 5U | $175,130.00 | Ascot Uk | 4791m | Good Soft | Jonathan Burke | 71.5kg | 6:08.18 | - | 0 |
| 11.3L | $6.50 |
| 4/11 | 03/12/2022 | 15 | STPLE HCP 5U | $107,140.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 5784m | Good Soft | Kevin Brogan | 74.5kg | 7:49.00 | - | 0 |
| 9.8L | $3.00 |
| 2/13 | 18/11/2022 | 249 | STPLE HCP 4U | $63,180.00 | Ascot Uk | 4232m | Good Soft | Kevin Brogan | 72.5kg | 5:17.50 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/5 | 14/03/2022 | 34 | HDLE HCP 5U | $29,680.00 | Taunton | 5710m | Soft | Kevin Brogan | 70kg | 7:43.43 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $2.75 |
| 1/6 | 08/02/2022 | 36 | STPLE HCP 5U | $30,480.00 | Taunton | 4630m | Good Soft | Kevin Brogan | 70.5kg | 5:59.40 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $2.63 |
| 25/13 | 03/01/2022 | 23 | NCHSE HCP 5U | $16,540.00 | Southwell | 4883m | Good Soft | L A Murtagh | 74.5kg | 6:48.39 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/11 | 11/12/2021 | 42 | STPLE HCP 4U | $14,950.00 | Hereford | 5069m | Good | L A Murtagh | 75.5kg | 6:25.88 | - | 0 |
| 7.5L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Mr Richard Upton
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming didn't finish the race at Dunsmoredunsmore P2p on November 23 over 4800m. Last start didn't finish the race at Larkhill on December 14 over 4800m. Confidence may have taken a hit.
Last Starts 60 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99/15 | 14/12/2025 | 21 | P2P | $0.00 | Larkhill P2p | 4828m | Good | Richard Upton | 76kg | 6:15.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $15.00 |
| 99/10 | 23/11/2025 | 203 | P2P | $0.00 | Dunsmoredunsmore P2p | 4828m | Soft | Richard Upton | 73kg | 6:10.00 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |
| 2/4 | 04/05/2025 | 7 | P2P | $0.00 | South Hill P2p | 4828m | Good Firm | Joshua Newman | 77.5kg | 6:28.00 | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/3 | 27/04/2025 | 35 | P2P | $0.00 | Stafford Cross P2p | 4828m | Good Firm | Joshua Newman | 78.5kg | 5:51.90 | - | 0 |
| 2.5L | $1.57 |
| 99/4 | 23/03/2025 | 14 | P2P | $0.00 | Kilworthy P2p | 4828m | Good Firm | Darren Andrews | 76kg | 6:05.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $3.50 |
| 99/5 | 09/03/2025 | 21 | P2P | $0.00 | Charlton Horethorne P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Joshua Newman | 78.5kg | 6:21.20 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $2.75 |
| 3/9 | 16/02/2025 | 265 | P2P | $0.00 | Buckfastleigh P2p | 4828m | HLD | Darren Andrews | 78.5kg | 7:33.40 | - | 0 |
| 21.0L | $3.25 |
| 1/5 | 27/05/2024 | 15 | P2P | $0.00 | Upcott Cross P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Ella Herbison | 76kg | 7:10.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/4 | 12/05/2024 | 14 | P2P | $0.00 | Upcott Cross P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Joshua Newman | 76kg | 6:42.00 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/13 | 28/04/2024 | 35 | P2P | $0.00 | Stafford Cross P2p | 4828m | Good Soft | Callum Pritchard | 78.5kg | 6:05.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 24/03/2024 | 21 | P2P | $0.00 | Kilworthy P2p | 4828m | Soft | D I J Andrews | 78.5kg | 6:48.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $1.44 |