Taunton Race 7 - South West Rail Solutions Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race)
ARTABAN (2) 5yo debutant by Motivator for Paul Nicholls. Harry Cobden is a key engagement. Watch early betting. ROXY ROCKS (5) 5yo by Jukebox Jury having first start for trainer Chris Honour. Follow the money. ARMS PARK (1) Fresh after a spell. Worked hard to finish 3rd beaten by 4 1/4L last start at the track and drops back to a suitable class. Goes very close. LAW OF THE JUNGLE (4) Beaumec De Houelle 5yo trained by Joe Ponting having first race start. Watch the market.

Jockey: James Bowen
Weight: 71kgs
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Resuming after a break. Couldn't keep the pace going when 3rd beaten by 4 1/4L last start at this track and back in an easier grade. Should go very close.
Last Starts 117 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 27/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,917.00 | Taunton | 3313m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 71kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-2-3 | 0 |
| 4.25L | $11.00 |
| 2/5 | 21/09/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,917.00 | Plumpton | 3574m | GOOD | Adam Wedge | 70kg | - | 4-4-4-5-4-3-2 | 0 |
| 1.25L | $11.00 |

Jockey: H Cobden
Weight: 71kgs
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Racing as a debutant 5yo by Motivator for Paul Nicholls. Jockey Harry Cobden is a bonus. Keep your eye on the market.

Jockey: R T Dunne
Weight: 71kgs
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Fresh after a break of 45 weeks. Jumped at $81.00 and below expectations when 6th last start at Haydock but facing weaker opposition. Won't find this easy.
Last Starts 318 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 10/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Haydock | 3149m | GOOD | Ciaran Gethings | 70kg | - | 7-7-7-6-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 8.1L | $81.00 |
| 12/13 | 15/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,918.00 | Kempton | 3218m | GOOD | Sean Houlihan | 70kg | - | 5-4-4-5-11-12-12 | 0 |
| 24.55L | $21.00 |

Jockey: James Best
Weight: 67.5kgs
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5yo debutant sired by Beaumec De Houelle for trainer Joe Ponting. Respect the betting.

Jockey: Bryan Carver
Weight: 67.5kgs
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First start at the races 5yo by Jukebox Jury for trainer Chris Honour. Market as guide.

Jockey: Rex Dingle
Weight: 66.5kgs
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Had a break from racing and returns to competition. Started at $29.00 and ran 7th last start at Cheltenham but up against a less competitive field. Others preferred.
Last Starts 82 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 01/01/2026 | - | Listed | $24,593.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | GOOD | Harry Skelton | 70kg | - | 16-16-15-13-5-5-7 | 0 |
| 12.25L | $29.00 |
| 7/12 | 20/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,918.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | GOOD | Richie Mclernon | 70kg | - | 1-2-2-7-9-8-7 | 0 |
| 9.9L | $5.50 |