Taunton Race 1 - Best Dressed Competitions Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
PARCHMENT (7) Resuming after a break. Edged past some when finishing 5th last time in a hurdle at Kempton. Will be trying to topple them late. Will take some beating today. KILNEW SUPREME (3) Competitive effort when 2nd last start in a hurdle at Wincanton. Has shown early pace in races to date. Paul Nicholls yard are in good form of late. Winning chance in what appears a suitable race. CREST OF STARS (1) Ran on strongly when 3rd last run in a hurdle at Ludlow. Has plenty of early speed. Going well this preparation. Has the ability to take this out. WINNING PADDY (6) Back after a spell. Finished 8th last run in a chase at Limerick but gets some weight taken off. Racing for a new trainer. Place hopes not out of reach.

Jockey: Chad Bament
Weight: 75.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Attacked the line when 3rd last run in a hurdle at Ludlow. Will be positive in the run early. Going well this campaign. Commands respect.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 30/03/2026 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 73.5kg | - | 6-5-5-5-5-5-3 | 0 |
| 15.1L | $13.00 |
| 4/8 | 03/02/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Taunton | 3823m | HEAVY | Sam Twiston Davies | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 66L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 08/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Taunton | 3313m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 73.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 7.5L | $2.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,950.00 | Plumpton | 3195m | SOFT | Sam Twiston Davies | 70kg | - | 2-2-2-2-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 12L | $2.20 |
| 1/11 | 29/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,917.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | GOOD | Sam Twiston Davies | 71.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.75L | $6.00 |
| 2/3 | 20/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | GOOD | Brian Hughes | 67.5kg | - | 3-3-3-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 7L | $1.50 |
| 9/16 | 01/01/2025 | - | Standard Open NH Flat Race | $24,592.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | SOFT | Jonathan Burke | 70kg | - | 15-11-12-11-9-9-9 | 0 |
| 12L | $10.00 |

Jockey: James Best
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $67.00 and disappointing outing when 8th last start in a hurdle at Newton Abbot. Most likely not today.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 04/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newton Abbot | 3721m | GOOD | Sean Houlihan | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 47.2L | $67.00 |
| 99/16 | 06/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Exeter | 3365m | GOOD | Sean Houlihan | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $41.00 |
| 8/12 | 21/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Hereford | 3267m | GOOD | David Noonan | 71kg | - | 4-6-5-6-8-8-8 | 0 |
| 25.75L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Freddie Gingell
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
In the money when 2nd last start in a hurdle at Wincanton. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Recent form of Paul Nicholls is strong. Should put in a decent effort.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 23/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | GOOD | Freddie Gingell | 72.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 3L | $2.75 |
| 2/8 | 08/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $16,231.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 71kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-1-2 | 0 |
| 1.25L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Stan Sheppard
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $23.00 average performance when 5th last run in a hurdle at Chepstow and dropping back to a shorter trip. Should race on the speed. Prefer in an easier race.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 02/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Chepstow | 4746m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 73.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 78L | $23.00 |
| 6/8 | 15/03/2026 | - | Conditional/Amateurs | $4,427.00 | Chepstow | 3233m | SOFT | Callum Pritchard | 72.5kg | - | 3-4-4-4-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 15.75L | $13.00 |

Jockey: James Davies
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $101.00 ordinary performance when 9th last run in a hurdle at Newton Abbot. Should muster plenty of early speed. Risky betting proposition.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 04/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newton Abbot | 3721m | GOOD | Conor Ofarrell | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 48.2L | $101.00 |
| 99/10 | 06/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Fontwell | 3567m | SOFT | Conor Ofarrell | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $126.00 |
| 7/8 | 05/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 71kg | - | 1-1-1-1-4-6-7 | 0 |
| 17.1L | $23.00 |
| 2/9 | 07/07/2024 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Market Rasen | 3332m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 70kg | - | 3-3-3-3-5-4-2 | 0 |
| 5.5L | $26.00 |
| 7/11 | 19/06/2024 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Worcester | 3218m | GOOD | Gavin Sheehan | 67.5kg | - | 9-10-11-9-8-7-7 | 0 |
| 14.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: R P Mclernon
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Had a break from racing and returns to competition. At $81.00 came in 8th last run in a chase at Limerick but gets some weight relief. Will struggle against these.
Last Starts 115 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 29/12/2025 | - | 5UP MDN HUNTERS CHASE | $9,999.00 | Limerick | 4535m | SOFT | A J | 76.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 45.3L | $81.00 |
| 16/16 | 12/02/2023 | - | Hurdle | $12,500.00 | Navan | 3219m | YIELDING | Jody Mcgarvey | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 79L | $31.00 |

Jockey: Jack Tudor
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing fresh today after a break. At $1.62 made up ground when 5th last time in a hurdle at Kempton. Strong competitor.
Last Starts 150 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 24/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Kempton | 3218m | GOOD | Jack Tudor | 73kg | - | 7-7-6-5-4-4-5 | 0 |
| 29.5L | $1.60 |
| 1/12 | 17/06/2025 | - | 3Y C&G MDN (UNRACED) HURDLE | $36,998.00 | Clairefontaine | 3399m | HEAVY | James Reveley | 67kg | - | - | 11 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |