14:30 Taunton 08 Jan 2026
12 February Valentines Meeting Novices' Handicap Chase
GBB Race | Class 4 | 5YO plus
Winner £7,024 - 5 ran
wore hood to start, made most, disputed lead early, narrowly led after 2nd, raced keenly, briefly joined after 3 out, went clear 2 out, unchallenged last, pushed out and eased towards finish
raced in third, disputed second 4 out, closing on winner but landed awkwardly 3 out, soon lost ground, mistake last, kept on but no impression run-in
disputed lead early, jumped left throughout, impeded rival 2nd and 3rd, jumped badly left 4 out, soon dropped to third and outpaced by leading pair before 2 out, weakened after last
in touch with leaders but mistake 1st, impeded 2nd, bumped 3rd, outpaced after 4 out, detached from 3 out
held up in rear, struggling when jumped badly left 4 out, soon tailed off and pulled up
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £12.12 (1, 2) |
| Win | £3.75 (1) |
| Place | £1.70 (1), £1.60 (2) |
| Swinger | £4.80 (1, 2) |
| Exacta | £11.30 (1, 2) |
| Trifecta | £19.30 (1, 2, 3) |
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Soft | 7 | Torneo | 5 | 11 13 | 111 | 126-322 | 28 days | Jamie Snowden (90 miles) | Gavin Sheehan | 2/ 1 | 4:13.60 |
