Taunton
Tomorrow, April 23, 2025HurdleClass 42m3f
Verdict
Verdict
This should be a match between JACKPOT DES BORDES and Handlethekettle, with Paul Nicholls' charge narrowly taken to land a second Taunton win.
Jackpot Des Bordes
Handlethekettle
Bara Tara
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
- 1. HandlethekettleJ: Gavin SheehanT: Jamie SnowdenF: 215
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 194
VerdictOnly workmanlike when landing short odds at Worcester (2m) in September, although that race has thrown up winners. Well held in the Persian War following month and not seen since. Remains with potential having had a breathing operation. - 2. Jackpot Des BordesJ: Freddie GingellT: Paul NichollsF: 12-6124
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 11-12
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 32
VerdictBumper/course hurdles winner who ran well in C&D novice in December and again in competitive Newbury novice handicap 5 weeks ago in first-time cheekpieces (left off now), taking a keen hold early. Obvious claims back down in class. - 3. Bara TaraJ: Tom BroughtonT: Fergal O'BrienF: 96
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 11-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictWell held in Wincanton bumper/maiden hurdle (held back by inexperience) 10 weeks apart. Lots more needed up in trip. 
4. Hectors HopeJ: Bryan CarverT: Chris DownF: 00/6-PP- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 11-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 44
VerdictLooks of little account.- Unnamed Favourite
- Unnamed 2nd Favourite