Taunton Race 2 - Royal Ascot Lunch Saturday 20 June Mares' Handicap Hurdle
LADY CARO (1) Gave nothing else a chance when winning by 4 1/4L last start in a hurdle at Taunton and displaying improvement over the past few runs. Should come to hand quickly. Hard to overlook. BORDER GEM (3) Ran well when 2nd last start in a hurdle at Hereford. Must respect. POOLEY'S PROMISE (7) Finished 5th last run in a hurdle at Taunton. Should improve. Should be competitive in this race at a bit of odds. HURST HILL (5) Racing fresh today after a break. Strong effort to run into 2nd beaten by 2L last time in a hurdle at Kempton. Worth an each way investment.

Jockey: Cameron Johnstone-Baker
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran away with a win by 4 1/4L last start in a hurdle at Taunton and on an upward trajectory in recent races. Should race on the speed. Strong chance to be considered.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 24/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $8,854.00 | Taunton | 4807m | GOOD | Cameron Johnstone Baker | 65kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.25L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 09/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $8,854.00 | Taunton | 4807m | GOOD | Cameron Johnstone Baker | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $12.00 |
| 4/9 | 30/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,854.00 | Taunton | 4807m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 70kg | - | 3-3-3-3-4-2-4-4 | 0 |
| 8.35L | $10.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/11/2025 | - | Div 2 | $8,116.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 74.5kg | - | 6-7-5-4-4-7-7 | 0 |
| 11.6L | $6.00 |
| 3/5 | 20/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,133.00 | Plumpton | 3195m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 73kg | - | 1-1-1-1-3-3-3 | 0 |
| 23.75L | $2.62 |
| 3/9 | 21/09/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,133.00 | Plumpton | 3195m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 74kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-2-3 | 0 |
| 3.25L | $4.50 |
| 3/11 | 06/09/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,509.00 | Stratford | 3282m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 74kg | - | 3-4-4-3-2-2-3 | 0 |
| 2.7L | $26.00 |
| 99/6 | 02/04/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,377.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $4.33 |
| 1/5 | 10/03/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,133.00 | Plumpton | 3195m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 74kg | - | 2-2-2-2-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
| 5/10 | 08/01/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,854.00 | Taunton | 3313m | SOFT | Rex Dingle | 72.5kg | - | 1-1-1-2-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 19.75L | $6.50 |
| 2/9 | 11/12/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Hereford | 3267m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 71.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.2L | $3.60 |
| 2/14 | 08/11/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Fontwell | 3567m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 72.5kg | - | 1-1-1-1-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 12L | $7.50 |
| 4/15 | 21/10/2024 | - | CL5 | $7,133.00 | Plumpton | 3195m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 72kg | - | 2-2-1-1-2-4-4 | 0 |
| 11.25L | $20.00 |
| 11/14 | 02/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Kempton | 2211m | GOOD | David Probert | 60.5kg | - | 14-14-14-14-14-14-14-14 | 11 |
| 15L | $201.00 |
| 8/12 | 01/06/2024 | - | CL5 | $7,034.00 | Stratford | 3282m | GOOD | Thomas Bellamy | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 40.75L | $6.00 |
| 6/10 | 08/05/2024 | - | Div 2 | $6,049.00 | Fontwell | 3848m | GOOD | Joe Anderson | 73.5kg | - | 7-7-7-6-5-5-6 | 0 |
| 14.35L | $6.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/04/2024 | - | CL5 | $0.00 | Fontwell | 3567m | GOOD | Ben Jones | 75kg | - | 2-1-1-1-1-2-2 | 2 |
| 4L | $2.62 |
| 7/11 | 06/02/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Taunton | 3313m | SOFT | Thomas Bellamy | 71kg | - | - | 6 |
| 25.25L | $81.00 |
| 5/17 | 12/01/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | GOOD TO SOFT | Thomas Bellamy | 70.5kg | - | - | 15 |
| 20.5L | $14.00 |
| 6/15 | 26/10/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | SOFT | Thomas Bellamy | 67.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 20L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Freddie Gingell
Weight: 76.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $10.00 and ran 5th last start in a hurdle at Wincanton. Likely to be well placed early. Paul Nicholls has been training plenty of winners recently. Place hope.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 01/04/2026 | - | CL4 | $8,607.00 | Wincanton | 4299m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 29.25L | $10.00 |
| 6/8 | 01/01/2026 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Musselburgh | 4791m | GOOD | Freddie Gingell | 76.5kg | - | 3-3-3-3-4-5-7-6 | 0 |
| 11.75L | $10.00 |
| 5/11 | 06/12/2025 | - | CL3 | $10,526.00 | Chepstow | 4746m | GOOD | Ben Bromley | 67.5kg | - | 4-9-6-6-6-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 26.05L | $6.00 |
| 7/7 | 08/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $39,348.00 | Wincanton | 4299m | GOOD | Freddie Gingell | 64.5kg | - | 5-6-4-6-5-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 24.25L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 13/05/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Worcester | 4023m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 74kg | - | 1-1-1-1-1-2-4-4 | 0 |
| 19.5L | $1.83 |
| 5/16 | 17/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $49,185.00 | Cheltenham | 4074m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 66.5kg | - | 2-4-7-6-4-6-6-5 | 0 |
| 10L | $15.00 |
| 1/8 | 16/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Chepstow | 3913m | GOOD | Harry Cobden | 72.5kg | - | 1-2-1-1-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3L | $1.40 |
| 4/7 | 07/02/2025 | - | CL4 | $9,837.00 | Kempton | 3218m | GOOD | Freddie Gingell | 73.5kg | - | 4-4-3-3-4-4-4 | 0 |
| 22.75L | $3.00 |
| 3/12 | 18/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,950.00 | Taunton | 3313m | GOOD | Freddie Gingell | 71kg | - | 3-3-3-3-4-3-3 | 0 |
| 3L | $1.50 |
| 2/11 | 26/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | GOOD | Freddie Gingell | 69kg | - | 4-4-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 3L | $3.75 |
| 1/8 | 11/04/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Taunton | 3313m | SOFT | Freddie Gingell | 68.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.20 |
| 3/13 | 09/03/2024 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Hereford | 3267m | SOFT | Lorcan Williams | 71kg | - | 5-6-5-5-2-3-3 | 4 |
| 5.75L | $4.20 |
| 3/16 | 27/11/2023 | - | GBB Race | $0.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | SOFT | Lorcan Williams | 70kg | - | - | 10 |
| 9.75L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Chad Bament
Weight: 73kgs
Stats
Comments
Competitive effort when 2nd last start in a hurdle at Hereford. Should be in the finish.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 25/03/2026 | - | 4UP MARES CL5 HCP HDL | $6,049.00 | Hereford | 3957m | GOOD | Lorcan Williams | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.57L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 30/12/2025 | - | CL4 | $10,329.00 | Taunton | 3823m | GOOD | Chad Bament | 69kg | - | 4-5-6-6-7-5-5 | 0 |
| 12.55L | $3.75 |
| 4/9 | 16/12/2025 | - | CL4 | $8,854.00 | Wincanton | 3985m | SOFT | Lorcan Williams | 71kg | - | 6-6-4-3-3-4-4 | 0 |
| 14.75L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 20/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | GOOD | Rex Dingle | 72kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 13L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $14,756.00 | Newton Abbot | 4336m | GOOD | Lorcan Williams | 67.5kg | - | 7-7-7-5-4-4-5-4 | 0 |
| 10.5L | $31.00 |
| 5/8 | 13/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Hereford | 3267m | GOOD | Lorcan Williams | 72kg | - | 4-4-4-3-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 9L | $19.00 |
| 2/7 | 10/04/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,918.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | GOOD | Chad Bament | 65.5kg | - | 4-2-2-2-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 0.5L | $3.75 |
| 4/8 | 12/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $4,427.00 | Hereford | 3267m | GOOD | Rex Dingle | 67.5kg | - | 6-8-6-6-7-5-4 | 0 |
| 14.25L | $29.00 |
| 5/8 | 28/11/2024 | - | GBB Race | $4,917.00 | Taunton | 3313m | SOFT | David Noonan | 67.5kg | - | 6-3-4-7-6-5-5 | 0 |
| 10.25L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Lorcan Williams
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Competitive effort when 3rd last run in a hurdle at Taunton. Do not dismiss.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 24/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $8,854.00 | Taunton | 4807m | GOOD | Lorcan Williams | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.75L | $19.00 |
| 6/11 | 06/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $8,363.00 | Exeter | 3722m | GOOD | Lorcan Williams | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 25L | $9.00 |
| 9/14 | 09/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Exeter | 3365m | GOOD | Lorcan Williams | 70.5kg | - | 12-11-11-11-8-8-9 | 0 |
| 60.5L | $81.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/11/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | GOOD | Lorcan Williams | 72kg | - | 6-6-4-4-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 26.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/5 | 21/10/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Exeter | 4349m | GOOD | Lorcan Williams | 71kg | - | 4-4-4-4-3-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 4L | $5.50 |
| 99/8 | 16/03/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Chepstow | 3913m | GOOD | Rex Dingle | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $34.00 |
| 9/11 | 21/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $3,935.00 | Exeter | 3365m | HEAVY | Chad Bament | 64.5kg | - | 5-5-4-7-8-9-9 | 0 |
| 26.95L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Daniel Sansom
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back from spell. Produced an eye catching run when 2nd last time in a hurdle at Kempton. Watch early betting.
Last Starts 164 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 10/11/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,886.00 | Kempton | 4938m | GOOD | Daniel Sansom | 72.5kg | - | 6-5-5-5-5-5-3-3 | 0 |
| 2L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 20/10/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,133.00 | Plumpton | 5026m | GOOD | Daniel Sansom | 73kg | - | 5-5-5-4-4-5-5-3 | 0 |
| 33L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 18/08/2025 | - | CL5 | $5,903.00 | Stratford | 4432m | GOOD | Daniel Sansom | 71kg | - | 4-4-4-3-3-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 7L | $3.75 |
| 2/6 | 20/07/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,034.00 | Stratford | 5306m | GOOD | Daniel Sansom | 74kg | - | 3-3-3-3-3-2-2-2 | 0 |
| 2.5L | $3.10 |
| 1/8 | 04/07/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,854.00 | Newton Abbot | 4336m | GOOD | Daniel Sansom | 69kg | - | 6-6-6-6-5-3-1-1 | 0 |
| 0.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/06/2025 | - | CL5 | $8,854.00 | Newton Abbot | 5326m | GOOD | Daniel Sansom | 70kg | - | 6-7-7-6-7-6-5-4 | 0 |
| 2.25L | $7.00 |
| 8/11 | 28/05/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,377.00 | Newton Abbot | 3721m | GOOD | Daniel Sansom | 72kg | - | 4-7-9-10-8-8-8 | 0 |
| 35.75L | $29.00 |
| 9/11 | 07/05/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Fontwell | 3848m | GOOD | Daniel Sansom | 74kg | - | 11-11-11-11-9-10-9 | 0 |
| 32L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 01/01/2025 | - | CL5 | $12,297.00 | Fakenham | 4713m | GOOD | Daniel Sansom | 73kg | - | 2-2-2-4-5-5-5-5 | 0 |
| 36.5L | $8.50 |
| 3/9 | 10/12/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Fontwell | 4374m | SOFT | Daniel Sansom | 69kg | - | 6-6-6-6-7-6-2-3 | 0 |
| 5.25L | $41.00 |
| 99/8 | 28/11/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Lingfield | 4626m | SOFT | Daniel Sansom | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $67.00 |
| 9/14 | 08/11/2024 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Fontwell | 3567m | GOOD | Daniel Sansom | 73.5kg | - | 7-6-8-8-8-8-9 | 0 |
| 46.05L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 10/10/2024 | - | GBB Race | $6,394.00 | Exeter | 3365m | GOOD | Daniel Sansom | 70kg | - | 6-7-6-7-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 13.25L | $51.00 |
| 3/12 | 14/06/2024 | - | GBB Race | $8,951.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | GOOD | Daniel Sansom | 69kg | - | 5-5-5-4-4-4-3 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $29.00 |
| 3/7 | 29/05/2024 | - | GBB Race | $8,950.00 | Newton Abbot | 3371m | SOFT | Daniel Sansom | 69kg | - | 7-7-7-6-4-3-3 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $12.00 |
| 7/13 | 16/05/2024 | - | GBB Race | $8,264.00 | Fontwell | 3567m | GOOD | Daniel Sansom | 69kg | - | 12-11-12-12-11-8-7 | 6 |
| 30.75L | $151.00 |

Jockey: C Gethings
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At $67.00 mediocre display when 10th last run in a hurdle at Newton Abbot. Likely to get back. Looks hopeful.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 04/04/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Newton Abbot | 3721m | GOOD | Lorcan Williams | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 63.2L | $67.00 |
| 4/10 | 15/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Chepstow | 3913m | SOFT | Lorcan Williams | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 46L | $17.00 |
| 6/11 | 29/01/2026 | - | GBB Race | $10,821.00 | Wincanton | 4299m | HEAVY | Lorcan Williams | 71.5kg | - | 8-8-7-7-7-6-6-6 | 0 |
| 55.5L | $41.00 |

Jockey: R P Mclernon
Weight: 66kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $4.00 and came in 5th last run in a hurdle at Taunton. Should improve. Will be around the mark.
Last Starts 30 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 | 24/03/2026 | - | CL5 | $8,854.00 | Taunton | 4807m | GOOD | Bradley Harris | 66.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.85L | $4.00 |
| 9/11 | 20/12/2025 | - | CL5 | $7,672.00 | Hereford | 5138m | SOFT | Murray Dodd | 68.5kg | - | 6-8-6-5-7-9-9-9 | 0 |
| 47.25L | $12.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/11/2025 | - | CL5 | $5,903.00 | Leicester | 4123m | SOFT | Sam Twiston Davies | 69.5kg | - | 5-4-7-7-7-6-5-5 | 0 |
| 42.25L | $19.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/05/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Uttoxeter | 4690m | GOOD | Brendan Powell | 67.5kg | - | 2-2-2-2-2-3-4-4 | 0 |
| 5.95L | $4.33 |
| 1/6 | 06/05/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Ffos Las | 4801m | GOOD | Brendan Powell | 65.5kg | - | 6-6-4-3-3-1-1-1 | 0 |
| 3.75L | $29.00 |
| 99/7 | 22/04/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Hereford | 3956m | GOOD | Freddie Mitchell | 68kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $15.00 |
| 5/11 | 08/03/2025 | - | CL5 | $6,049.00 | Hereford | 3956m | GOOD | Harry Kimber | 69.5kg | - | 5-5-5-5-6-6-5 | 0 |
| 30.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,575.00 | Hereford | 5138m | GOOD | Harry Kimber | 68.5kg | - | 6-7-6-6-5-5-6-6 | 0 |
| 38L | $201.00 |
| 99/11 | 05/02/2025 | - | GBB Race | $7,869.00 | Ludlow | 4274m | GOOD | Harry Kimber | 72.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $301.00 |
| 9/10 | 20/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Warwick | 3822m | GOOD | Harry Kimber | 72.5kg | - | 8-8-10-10-10-9-9 | 0 |
| 41L | $201.00 |
| 10/10 | 05/01/2025 | - | GBB Race | $8,853.00 | Chepstow | 3228m | HEAVY | Harry Kimber | 67.5kg | - | 6-10-10-10-10-10-10 | 0 |
| 52.55L | $201.00 |
| 9/11 | 04/12/2024 | - | GBB Race | $5,902.00 | Ludlow | 3172m | GOOD | Harry Kimber | 72kg | - | 2-2-2-1-8-8-9 | 0 |
| 16.65L | $151.00 |

Jockey: James Best
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Started at $251.00 and disappointing outing when 9th last start in a hurdle at Wincanton but facing a rise in trip. Prefers to settle towards the rear. Hard to entertain.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 23/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Wincanton | 3063m | GOOD | Charlie Deutsch | 69.5kg | - | 9-9-10-10-10-10-9 | 0 |
| 67.5L | $251.00 |
| 11/16 | 06/03/2026 | - | GBB Race | $9,837.00 | Exeter | 3365m | GOOD | Rex Dingle | 69kg | - | - | 0 |
| 86.8L | $301.00 |
| 99/12 | 18/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Exeter | 3365m | HEAVY | Cameron Iles | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $201.00 |
| 7/10 | 04/12/2025 | - | GBB Race | $6,886.00 | Wincanton | 4299m | GOOD | Cameron Iles | 70kg | - | 7-7-7-7-7-7-7-7 | 0 |
| 78.1L | $81.00 |