Taunton Race 3

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Prize Money: $19,372

SUNNINGHILL (2) brings a top-class flat pedigree. Without a win in five hurdle outings. Placed from similar marks in two of three handicap attempts. Key player. Stable companion BASELINE (1) needs to settle better. Did perform creditably in three maiden novice hurdles. Market vibes likely to be telling on handicap debut. DIRTY DEN (5) finished second past two starts. Creeping up in weights without winning. First-time cheekpieces are now applied. Danger. PHOENIX RISEN (4) ran poorly in latest. Warrants respect as a dual course and distance winner.
  • Distance: 3313m
  • Track: Good
  • Weather: Showers
  • Surface: Turf
  • Class: HDLE HCP
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1P Hobbs & J White
  • Baseline (1) px4x24x
  • Trainer: P Hobbs & J White (Withycombe, Somerset)
  • Jockey: Sean Houlihan
  • Weight: 76kg
  • Prize Money: $5,342
  • Win / Place: 0% / 25%

7 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: COASTAL PATH (GB)

Dam: CAPTIVATE (FR)

Dam's Sire: Saint Des Saints

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Rating

Stats
Career
4: 0-1-0
Distance
1: 0-0-0
Season
1: 0-0-0
1st Up
3: 0-1-0
2nd Up
1: 0-0-0
Non-Metro
4: 0-1-0
Turf
4: 0-1-0
Good
4: 0-1-0
Clockwise
1: 0-0-0
Anti-Clockwise
2: 0-1-0
Hurdle
3: 0-1-0
Handicap Rating
110
Jockey Stats
Horse
1: 0-0-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

3173m - 3218m

Gear Changes

[Hood]

Comments
Resumes. Finished off last campaign 4 of 14 starters at Huntingdon January 2 over 3170m, 14 len behind Vanderpoel with 73.5kg at $7. Previously first up; 2 of 9 starters at Southwell December 3 over 3200m, 0.5 len behind Jordans Cross with 71.5kg at $19. Hard to beat on his best form.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
4th of 142/1/25Huntingdon3173mMHDLE 4U-Sean Houlihan73.5kgGood Soft3:49.1549.8 km/h14.3L-$7.0030$14,760$926

1. Vanderpoel

2. George's Lad

3. Rubber Ball

2nd of 93/12/24Southwell3218mMHDLE 4U-Micheal Nolan71.5kgGood Soft4:10.9946.2 km/h0.5L-$19792$13,980$3,565

1. Jordans Cross

2. Baseline

3. Sun Art

792 Day Spell
4th of 123/10/22Stratford Avon3283mNHDLE 4U-Tommie O'Brien69.5kgGood3:53.2050.7 km/h24.3L-$17163$13,560$851

1. Master Dancer

2. Donaire

3. Parramount

163 Day Spell
- of 1023/4/22Woodford P2p4828mHCP-W Biddick71.5kgGood6:48.4042.6 km/h99.0L-$5.00-$0-

1. Also Known As

2. Straightupsnicket

3. Kalabana

2P Hobbs & J White
  • Sunninghill (2) 824x43253x
  • Trainer: P Hobbs & J White (Withycombe, Somerset)
  • Jockey: M G Nolan
  • Weight: 75kg
  • Prize Money: $17,062
  • Win / Place: 0% / 50%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: PRIDE OF DUBAI (AUS)

Dam: CEPHALONIE (USA)

Dam's Sire: Kris S

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Rating

Stats
Career
8: 0-2-2
Distance
1: 0-1-0
1st Up
2: 0-0-0
2nd Up
2: 0-1-1
3rd Up
2: 0-1-0
4th Up
1: 0-0-0
Non-Metro
8: 0-2-2
Turf
6: 0-1-2
Good
5: 0-1-2
Soft
1: 0-0-0
Synthetic
2: 0-1-0
Firm
1: 0-0-0
Clockwise
4: 0-0-1
Anti-Clockwise
4: 0-2-1
Hurdle
5: 0-1-2
Handicap Rating
107
Jockey Stats
Horse
4: 0-1-1
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

3063m - 3319m

Gear Changes

[Hood]

Comments
Resuming after three months. Finished off last campaign 3 of 15 runners at Wincanton December 26 over 3050m, 2 len behind Ugo Bingo with 74.5kg at $7. Previously first up; 4 of 11 runners at Perth September 9 over 3200m, 20 len behind Luckie Seven carrying 70kg at $41. Looks set to run well.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
3rd of 1526/12/24Wincanton3063mHCP HDLE 3U-Sean Houlihan74.5kgGood Soft3:50.5547.8 km/h2.0L-$7.0021$16,610$2,018

1. Ugo Bingo

2. Double Dragon

3. Sunninghill

5th of 95/12/24Wincanton3063mHCP HDLE 3U-Micheal Nolan73kgSoft3:51.2447.7 km/h18.0L-$5.0027$16,610$504

1. Golden Move

2. Jour D'evasion

3. Sergeant

2nd of 108/11/24Exeter3319mHDLE HCP 3U-Micheal Nolan73.5kgGood4:05.6048.6 km/h2.3L-$3.50f33$29,100$6,725

1. Magic Seven

2. Sunninghill

3. Iris Des Issards

33 Day Freshen-Up
3rd of 136/10/24Uttoxeter3218mMHDLE 4U-Micheal Nolan71.5kgGood3:47.8550.8 km/h3.5L-$1127$13,980$1,782

1. Intrepide Sud

2. Norn Iron

3. Sunninghill

4th of 119/9/24Perth Uk3218mHDLE 4U-Micheal Nolan70kgGood Soft4:00.9348.1 km/h20.0L-$41667$13,610$1,681

1. Luckie Seven

2. Byron Hill

3. Spit Spot

667 Day Spell
4th of 1012/11/22Lingfield2012mNOV OPEN 3U8David Probert59kgNeutral2:05.9357.5 km/h8.9L-$1215$14,440$915

1. Goemon

2. Idee Fixee

3. Later Darling

3Ben Clarke
  • Renoir (3) 53x5x51722
  • Trainer: Ben Clarke (Mosterton, Dorset)
  • Jockey: Rex Dingle
  • Weight: 74kg
  • Prize Money: $15,322
  • Win / Place: 10% / 50%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: NATHANIEL (IRE)

Dam: FEIS CEOIL (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Key Of Luck

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Rating

Stats
Career
10: 1-2-2
Distance
2: 0-0-1
Season
1: 0-1-0
1st Up
3: 0-0-1
2nd Up
2: 1-0-0
3rd Up
2: 0-0-0
4th Up
2: 0-1-1
Non-Metro
10: 1-2-2
Turf
5: 0-2-1
Good
4: 0-1-1
Soft
1: 0-1-0
Synthetic
5: 1-0-1
Clockwise
2: 0-2-0
Anti-Clockwise
8: 1-0-2
Hurdle
2: 0-2-0
Handicap Rating
105
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

2414m - 3218m

Comments
Impressive in recent runs. Freshened for 54 days. Last outing finished second of 12 starters at Hereford on January 15 over 3200m, slow track; 17 len behind Starcrossed Lover with 71kg at $15. Start before finished second of 10 runners at Wincanton on December 17 over 3000m, 15 len behind Don't Mind If I Do with 71.5kg at $23. Hard to rule out.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
2nd of 1215/1/25Hereford3218mHDLE 4U-Harry Kimber71kgSoft4:04.5547.4 km/h17.0L-$1529$14,520$3,587

1. Starcrossed Lover

2. Renoir

3. Washington Singer

2nd of 1017/12/24Wincanton3017mMHDLE 4U-Ben Jones71.5kgGood Soft3:54.3746.3 km/h15.0L-$2359$11,800$3,009

1. Don't Mind If I Do

2. Renoir

3. It's A Breeze

59 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 719/10/24Wolverhampton2414mHCP 3U7Taylor Fisher60kgNeutral2:41.4353.8 km/h6.3L-$3.25f14$10,340-

1. Seraphic

2. Delta Legend

3. Pysanka

1st of 95/10/24Wolverhampton2414mHCP 3U4Taylor Fisher61kgNeutral2:42.3853.5 km/h1.8L-$8.0014$10,340$5,504

1. Renoir

2. Opticality

3. Sexy Rexy

5th of 921/9/24Wolverhampton2414mAPP HCP 3U8William Carson63.5kgNeutral2:40.3254.2 km/h5.3L-$19145$10,340$321

1. Pysanka

2. Trojan Truth

3. Kojin

145 Day Spell
5th of 629/4/24Southwell2414mNOV 3U2Laura Pearson64.5kgNeutral2:37.4055.2 km/h65.8L-$101269$13,250-

1. High Order

2. Emaculate Soldier

3. Mr Zippi

269 Day Spell
4J Scott
  • Phoenix Risen (4) 05469x2149
  • Trainer: J Scott (Dulverton)
  • Jockey: Chad Bament (a3)
  • Weight: 71.5kg
  • Prize Money: $40,204
  • Win / Place: 13% / 31%

8 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: CONDUIT (IRE)

Dam: TCHATCHACOYA (FR)

Dam's Sire: Sin Kiang

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Rating

Stats
Career
22: 3-2-2
Distance
7: 2-1-0
Trk/Dst
5: 2-1-0
Track
9: 2-1-1
Season
1: 0-0-0
1st Up
5: 0-1-0
2nd Up
4: 1-0-1
3rd Up
4: 1-0-0
4th Up
4: 1-0-0
Metro
1: 0-0-0
Non-Metro
21: 3-2-2
Turf
22: 3-2-2
Good
18: 2-2-2
Soft
4: 1-0-0
Firm
1: 0-0-0
Clockwise
15: 3-1-2
Anti-Clockwise
7: 0-1-0
Hurdle
18: 3-2-2
Steeple
2: 0-0-0
Handicap Rating
100
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

3063m - 3823m

Comments
Resumes off a 34 day letup. Last run finished ninth of 14 runners at this track on February 4 over 3300m, on slow going 28 len behind Saint Anapolino carrying 67.5kg at $19. Before that finished fourth of 8 runners at this track on December 30 over 3800m, 25 len behind Tom Doniphon with 71kg at $8.50. Looking to others.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
9th of 144/2/25Taunton3319mHDLE HCP 4U-Rex Dingle67.5kgSoft4:18.3046.3 km/h28.5L-$1936$19,060-

1. Saint Anapolino

2. Walk On High

3. Ninth Loch

36 Day Freshen-Up
4th of 830/12/24Taunton3823mHCP HDLE 3U-Gearoid Harney71kgGood Soft4:49.8747.5 km/h25.5L-$8.5013$19,370$1,177

1. Tom Doniphon

2. Two To Tango

3. Bread And Butter

1st of 817/12/24Wincanton3063mHCP HDLE 3U-Gearoid Harney69kgGood Soft3:51.1047.7 km/h2.8L-$5.0033$16,610$8,769

1. Phoenix Risen

2. Walk On High

3. Moab

33 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 914/11/24Taunton3313mHCP HDLE 4U-Gearoid Harney75kgGood Firm4:00.4049.6 km/h5.0L-$5.00116$18,450$4,483

1. American Land

2. Phoenix Risen

3. Galactic Glow

116 Day Spell
9th of 1221/7/24Newton Abbot3419mHDLE HCP 3U-Lorcan Williams76kgGood Soft3:52.8752.9 km/h44.3L-$2316$19,330-

1. Zhang Fei

2. Bravewhenineedtobe

3. Kilcummin

6th of 65/7/24Newton Abbot3319mSTPLE HCP 4U-Lorcan Williams71.5kgGood3:56.9050.4 km/h57.3L-$5.0047$23,500-

1. Magistrato

2. Kauto The King

3. Tonto Foley

47 Day Freshen-Up
5A Charlton
  • Dirty Den (5) 0524x66422
  • Trainer: A Charlton (Warminster, Wilts)
  • Jockey: James Best
  • Weight: 70kg
  • Prize Money: $34,078
  • Win / Place: 7.69% / 46%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: DRAGON DANCER (GB)

Dam: CARMELA MARIA (GB)

Dam's Sire: Medicean

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Rating

Stats
Career
13: 1-5-0
Distance
2: 0-0-0
Season
2: 0-2-0
1st Up
2: 1-0-0
2nd Up
2: 0-1-0
3rd Up
2: 0-1-0
4th Up
2: 0-1-0
Metro
5: 0-1-0
Non-Metro
8: 1-4-0
Turf
13: 1-5-0
Good
8: 1-4-0
Soft
3: 0-0-0
Heavy
2: 0-1-0
Clockwise
7: 1-4-0
Anti-Clockwise
6: 0-1-0
Hurdle
8: 0-3-0
Handicap Rating
96
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

3017m - 3218m

Comments
Racing well. Last start finished second of 13 starters at Huntingdon on February 20 over 3200m, a neck behind Kingoftheswingerz carrying 72.5kg at $4. The start before that; finished second of 17 runners at Wincanton on January 16 over 3050m, 5.5 len behind Chicago Storm carrying 72kg at $4. Top hope again here.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
2nd of 1320/2/25Huntingdon3218mHDLE HCP 4U-Callum Pritchard72.5kgGood Soft4:09.5046.4 km/h0.3L-$4.00f35$12,700$3,138

1. Kingoftheswingerz

2. Dirty Den

3. Soldier's Leap

35 Day Freshen-Up
2nd of 1716/1/25Wincanton3063mHCP HDLE 4U-Sean Bowen72kgGood Soft3:44.0749.2 km/h5.5L-$4.00f30$12,920$3,138

1. Chicago Storm

2. Dirty Den

3. Just Aidan

4th of 817/12/24Wincanton3063mHCP HDLE 3U-Tom Cannon68kgGood Soft3:51.1047.7 km/h8.3L-$138$16,610$1,009

1. Phoenix Risen

2. Walk On High

3. Moab

6th of 109/12/24Lingfield3218mHCP HDLE 3U-Tom Cannon69.5kgSoft4:08.5546.6 km/h15.8L-$1718$14,210-

1. Dominic's Fault

2. Pyrotechnic

3. Star Of Affinity

6th of 721/11/24Wincanton3017mHDLE HCP 3U-Harry Cobden76kgGood Soft3:46.1048.0 km/h22.8L-$5.00172$12,700-

1. American Land

2. Penna Rossa

3. Prince Rhinegold

172 Day Spell
4th of 122/6/24Fakenham3218mMHDLE 4U-Micheal Nolan69.5kgGood4:05.4347.2 km/h3.0L-$2.6326$13,610$1,734

1. Pleasant Man

2. A Day To Dream

3. Natchez Trace

6J Tickle
  • Taritino (6) 111660x680
  • Trainer: J Tickle (Stoodleigh, Devon)
  • Jockey: Taylor Fisher
  • Weight: 67kg
  • Prize Money: $51,579
  • Win / Place: 13% / 24%

5 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: BURATINO (IRE)

Dam: ARCHANGE (FR)

Dam's Sire: Arcano

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Rating

Stats
Career
29: 4-3-0
Distance
4: 0-0-0
Trk/Dst
3: 0-0-0
Track
4: 0-0-0
Season
2: 0-0-0
1st Up
4: 0-0-0
2nd Up
4: 1-1-0
3rd Up
4: 0-0-0
4th Up
3: 0-1-0
Metro
10: 1-0-0
Non-Metro
19: 3-3-0
Turf
26: 4-3-0
Good
20: 4-2-0
Soft
4: 0-1-0
Heavy
2: 0-0-0
Synthetic
3: 0-0-0
Firm
6: 3-0-0
Clockwise
13: 1-0-0
Anti-Clockwise
16: 3-3-0
Hurdle
7: 0-0-0
Handicap Rating
90
Jockey Stats
Horse
7: 1-1-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

2816m - 3922m

Comments
Freshened for 41 days. Last outing didn't finish the race at Chepstow on January 28 over 3900m. Start before finished eighth of 16 starters at this track on January 18 over 3800m, 34 len behind Star Of Affinity carrying 74kg at $13. Won't find this easy.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
99th of 928/1/25Chepstow3922mHDLE HCP 4U-Taylor Fisher71kgHeavy5:16.6044.6 km/h0.0L-$1310$11,160-

1. Walkinthecotswolds

2. Night Jet

3. Arctic Angel

8th of 1618/1/25Taunton3823mHCP HDLE 4U-Taylor Fisher74kgGood Soft4:51.0047.3 km/h34.5L-$1337$16,610-

1. Star Of Affinity

2. Diesel Line

3. State Of Fame

37 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 1312/12/24Taunton3313mHCP HDLE 3U-Taylor Fisher75.5kgGood4:07.4348.2 km/h10.3L-$1388$18,450-

1. El Vigaro

2. Getmetothemoon

3. Kotari

88 Day Spell
12th of 1315/9/24Bath2816mHCP 3U7Taylor Fisher61kgGood3:01.4255.9 km/h16.5L-$7.0040$54,450-

1. Dynamiste

2. Beggarman

3. Grey Owl

40 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 96/8/24Ffos Las2816mAPP HCP 4U10Eireann Cagney70.5kgSoft3:09.0053.6 km/h11.3L-$4.00f32$16,870-

1. Eagle One

2. Atalanta Breeze

3. Roost

32 Day Freshen-Up
6th of 95/7/24Sandown Park Uk2816mHCP 3U6Taylor Fisher61kgGood3:12.8952.6 km/h7.0L-$5.5019$22,690-

1. Cock And Bull

2. Aikhal

3. Whispering Royal

7Christian Williams
  • Majestic Mia (7) 0x5757
  • Trainer: Christian Williams (Ogmore-By-Sea, Glamorgan)
  • Jockey: Jack Tudor
  • Weight: 64.5kg
  • Prize Money: $0
  • Win / Place: 0% / 0%

5 yo Bay Mare

Sire: MILAN (GB)

Dam: SHUIL FORTH (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Flemensfirth

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Rating

Stats
Career
5: 0-0-0
Distance
1: 0-0-0
Trk/Dst
1: 0-0-0
Track
1: 0-0-0
Season
3: 0-0-0
1st Up
2: 0-0-0
2nd Up
1: 0-0-0
3rd Up
1: 0-0-0
4th Up
1: 0-0-0
Non-Metro
5: 0-0-0
Turf
5: 0-0-0
Good
3: 0-0-0
Soft
2: 0-0-0
Clockwise
2: 0-0-0
Anti-Clockwise
2: 0-0-0
Hurdle
4: 0-0-0
Handicap Rating
84
Jockey Stats
Horse
0: 0-0-0
Last 50
0: 0-0-0
Trainer
W 0% P 0%
Distance
W 0% P 0%
Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Track
W 0% P 0%
Trainer/Distance
W 0% P 0%
Distance Range Last 6 months

3183m - 4274m

Comments
Last start finished seventh of 12 starters at Warwick on February 21 over 3200m, slow track; 20 len behind Another Fine Mess carrying 66.5kg at $67. Before that finished fifth of 10 starters at Southwell on February 3 over 3180m, 16 len behind Karton Plein carrying 70kg at $126. Hard to recommend on latest effort, even in this line up.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

Last Starts days since last start
PlaceDateTrackDistanceClassBarrierJockeyWeightCond.Race TimeAvg. SpeedMargin800/400SPDaysPrizePrize WonResult
7th of 1221/2/25Warwick Uk3218mHDLE HCP 4U-Richard Patrick66.5kgSoft4:08.9646.5 km/h20.5L-$6718$16,340-

1. Another Fine Mess

2. Kourosh

3. Casi Crudo

5th of 103/2/25Southwell3183mMHDLE 4U-Adam Wedge70kgGood Soft4:05.3046.7 km/h16.5L-$12616$14,210-

1. Karton Plein

2. Unleash The Beast

3. Berkshire Lad

7th of 1218/1/25Taunton3313mMHDLE HUNT M-Nick Scholfield71.5kgGood Soft4:08.9247.9 km/h60.0L-$30131$16,790-

1. Northern Air

2. Future Fortune

3. Jena D'oudairies

31 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 718/12/24Ludlow4274mWFA HDLE HUN-Liam Harrison70kgGood Soft11:48.90NaN km/h51.0L-$51241$14,760-

1. Springs A Girl

2. Of Course You Can

3. Either Way

241 Day Spell
99th of 1021/4/24Dromahane P2p4828mP2P MDN M 4-Hd Dunne60kgY-99.0L-$1.00-$0-

1. Fireball Frenzy

2. Funny Hunny

3. Society Soldier

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