C&D South West Novices' Handicap Hurdle

Taunton
15:07
09 Apr 2026
2m7f198y
Class 5
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Race Information

Taunton
Going: Good
C&D South West Novices' Handicap Hurdle
2m7f198yClass 5
6 runners

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Race Trends

GOING

The going is Good.

No specific going preferences noted for the runners.

JOCKEY/TRAINER FORM

Kayley Woollacott14 days: 0/2
Moderate
Neil Mulholland14 days: 4/27
Moderate
Jennie Candlish14 days: 3/20
Moderate
No.
Horse / Jockey
Trainer
Age / Weight
Odds
NR
Jessmae silks
JessmaeNon-Runner
NON-RUNNER
Henry Oliver
9 yrs • --
N/R
1
Noble Blue silks
Noble Blue
Mr Joshua Newman(5)
Kayley Woollacott
8 yrs • --
11/10
2
Gasmani silks
Gasmani
Charlie Maggs(3)
David Dennis
7 yrs • --
9/1
3
Saint Polo silks
Saint Polo
Ian Power
Jennie Candlish
6 yrs • --
7/4
4
Marhaba Million silks
Marhaba Million
Freddie Gingell
Syd Hosie
5 yrs • --
17/2
5
Happy Returns silks
Happy Returns
Bradley Harris(3)
Neil Mulholland
9 yrs • --
10/1

Runners Spotlight

NR
Jessmae
Favorite

Reliable sort but he's still to register a victory and has been off the track for 12 months since posting a good second in 3m Chepstow handicap chase; reverts to hurdles for his comeback run.

Jockey: NON-RUNNERTrainer: Henry Oliver
1
Noble Blue

Remains winless under rules but he was a multiple points winner after leaving Paul Nolan in Ireland and has started well for his new yard, a strong-travelling second of 11 in 2m6f handicap hurdle at Exeter 23 days ago; can go one better here.

Jockey: Mr Joshua Newman(5)Trainer: Kayley Woollacott
2
Gasmani

Low-mileage 7yo; looked rusty after eight months off when last of nine in 3m Ascot handicap hurdle in December; needs to take a major step forward if he's to gain a first victory in this sphere.

Jockey: Charlie Maggs(3)Trainer: David Dennis
3
Saint Polo

Brought along steadily before taking a big step forward on his handicap debut when a clear second of seven at Sedgefield (2m4f) last month; up 5lb but remains low mileage and has his first go over this trip.

Jockey: Ian PowerTrainer: Jennie Candlish
4
Marhaba Million

A fair 1m4f Flat maiden for Owen Burrows; yet to show that level of form in this sphere but took a step forward when sixth of 12 in 2m4f Wincanton handicap 17 days ago; possibilities off a slipping mark.

Jockey: Freddie GingellTrainer: Syd Hosie

Race Conditions

Race Details

Race Name

C&D South West Novices' Handicap Hurdle

Distance

2m7f198y

Class

Class 5

Off Time

15:07

Surface

Turf

Runners

6

Race Conditions

A handicap race for horses rated within the Class 5 band. Weights are allocated based on official ratings to give all runners an equal chance.

Weather & Going

Good
Thursday, 9 April 2026
Going Description

Standard: Consistent racing surface providing fair conditions for all runners.

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