Monday, 21st April 2025
Taunton Vale Foxhounds & Taunton Vale Harriers
at Cothelstone, Somerset
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Form figures key
GB Point-to-Point and Hunter Chases are in bold.
Irish Point-to-Point and Hunter Chases are in bold italics.
Jump races under rules are in normal font.
br m Soldier of Fortune (IRE)-Trendy Native (GB) (Overbury (IRE))
Teresa Clark (Taunton Vale Foxhounds) The Lets Ask Lileen Partnership
Ex - NH, angular mare, yet to complete in points, 40l 6th to Shiroccosmagicbaby (IRE) in Ffos Las Chase (2m 7f 177y) May 2024, (r1 w0)
gr g Lord du Sud (FR)-Alyce (FR) (Villez (USA))
David Pipe (Taunton Vale Harriers) Mr D. Pipe
Angular, lengthy gelding, useful pointer, has won in cheek pieces, won Conditions, races prominently, bt Didero Vallis (FR) 8l in Buckfastleigh Conditions 16th Mar (easy), (r1 w1)
b g Protectionist (GER)-Sternstunde (GER) (Sir Warren (IRE))
Lucy Mager (Weston, Harriers and West Somerset Vale) Miss S Eccles & Mr Henry Bigwood
Rangy gelding, 21l 4th to A Force To Reckin (IRE) in Badbury Rings Open Maiden 23rd Feb (wknd 3 out), (r4 w0)
Form figures key
GB Point-to-Point and Hunter Chases are in bold.
Irish Point-to-Point and Hunter Chases are in bold italics.
Jump races under rules are in normal font.
b g Kayf Tara (GB)-Pocahontas (FR) (Nikos)
Elen Wylie (Old Berkshire) Ms Alison Sargeant & Mr Glyn Jones
45l 5th to Ffree Pedro (IRE) in Tabley Open Maiden May 2024 (pu last latest), (r15 w0)
b g Walk In The Park (IRE)-Bonne Bouille (FR) (Vendangeur (IRE))
Laura Hurley (Devon & Somerset Staghounds) Mr Daniel Adams
Tall, rangy gelding, 5l 2nd to Scoro (FR) in Chilfrome Open Maiden (2m 5f) 12th Apr (wl held app last), (r6 w0)
b m Ol' Man River (IRE)-Hazy Outlook (IRE) (Needle Gun (IRE))
Liberty Stone (Blackmore & Sparkford Vale) Mrs D.J. Brown & Emdells Group
First season pointer, moderate jumper, yet to complete in points (wl bhnd when blun & ur 2 out latest), (r1 w0)
b g Rio de La Plata (USA)-Toffee Vodka (IRE) (Danehill Dancer (IRE))
Richard Mitford-Slade (Taunton Vale Foxhounds) R Mitford-Slade & Lucy Johnson
18l 7th to Catch Me Quick (IRE) in Cothelstone Open Maiden 15th Mar (3rd/4th til wknd 3 out), (r5 w0)
b m Scorpion (IRE)-Copper Magic (IRE) (Zaffaran (USA))
Elizabeth Scott (Minehead Harriers) Mrs E. Scott
27l 7th to Holiday Fund (IRE) in Bratton Down Open Maiden Jun 2024 (lost 3 plces flat), (r16 w0)
b g Protectionist (GER)-Sternstunde (GER) (Sir Warren (IRE))
Lucy Mager (Weston, Harriers and West Somerset Vale) Miss S Eccles & Mr Henry Bigwood
Rangy gelding, 21l 4th to A Force To Reckin (IRE) in Badbury Rings Open Maiden 23rd Feb (wknd 3 out), (r4 w0)
Form figures key
GB Point-to-Point and Hunter Chases are in bold.
Irish Point-to-Point and Hunter Chases are in bold italics.
Jump races under rules are in normal font.
b g Sandmason (GB)-Aphra Benn (IRE) (In The Wings)
Lara Pope (South Dorset) Miss Lara Pope & Mr A. D. Smith
Tall, strong gelding, half brother to Its'afreebee (IRE), 16l 5th to Joey Steel (IRE) in Trebudannon Conditions May 2024 (wl bhnd when pu aft 14 latest), stays 3m 1f 152y, (r14 w2)
b g Getaway (GER)-Lucky Pigeon (IRE) (Portrait Gallery (IRE))
Christine Gray (Minehead Harriers) Mr & Mrs Julian Dascombe
Workmanlike gelding, has won in blinkers, 18l 6th to Punches Cross (IRE) in Badbury Rings Conditions 23rd Feb (outpcd 13), (r22 w1)
b g Robin des Pres (FR)-Micks Secret (IRE) (Sea Raven (IRE))
George Beilby (West Somerset) Mr G. Beilby
Strong-topped gelding, 15l 3rd to El Capitaine (IRE) in Kilworthy Intermediate 23rd Mar (lost 2nd last), (r18 w2)
gr g Lord du Sud (FR)-Alyce (FR) (Villez (USA))
David Pipe (Taunton Vale Harriers) Mr D. Pipe
Angular, lengthy gelding, useful pointer, has won in cheek pieces, won Conditions, races prominently, bt Didero Vallis (FR) 8l in Buckfastleigh Conditions 16th Mar (easy), (r1 w1)
b g Getaway (GER)-Sixty Forty (IRE) (Turtle Island (IRE))
Joshua Newman (Seavington) Mrs Ros Newman
Has won with a tongue tie, won Conditions, races prominently, bt Ballinoulart (IRE) 17l in Cherrybrook Conditions 6th Apr, (r7 w1)
br g Doyen (IRE)-Roxy Beat (GB) (Beat All (USA))
Christopher Barber (Mendip Farmers) Mr James Drummond
Unfurnished gelding, won 2 Conditions, bt Scoresby 2.5l in Chilfrome Conditions 12th Apr (set blistering gallop and led 3/4l?), promising, prefers sound surface, (r7 w4)
b g Mahler (GB)-Wild Fuchsia (IRE) (Sonus (IRE))
Luca Morgan (Blackmore & Sparkford Vale) The Gambie Gang
First season pointer, useful pointer, won Conditions, races prominently, bt Stranger Danger (IRE) 20l in Kingston Blount Conditions 6th Apr (unchall), (r1 w1)
b g Black Sam Bellamy (IRE)-Bartons Bride (IRE) (Anshan)
Edward Rees (Blackmore & Sparkford Vale) Ed Rees,James Blakeney & Margaret Robins
First season pointer, has won in blinkers, won Ladies, bt Cooldine Bog (IRE) 25l in Shelfield Park Ladies 12th Apr (lft wl clr last), prefers sound surface, (r6 w1)
br g Millenary (GB)-Lewesdon Duchess (GB) (Alhaatmi (GB))
Harry Ryall (Seavington) Mr Bob Butler
Strong, compact gelding, capable hunter/pointer, has won in a hood, 2l 2nd to Move With The Beat (IRE) in Chilfrome Conditions 12th Apr (wl held app last), (r14 w4)
b g King's Theatre (IRE)-Chamoss Royale (FR) (Garde Royale)
Lily Bradstock (Tedworth) Mrs Angela Yeoman
Veteran pointer, half brother to Southfield Royale (GB), has won in cheek pieces, races prominently, 13l 2nd to Switch Hitter (IRE) in Larkhill Conditions Ladies 16th Feb, stays 4m 97y, prefers sound surface, (r35 w20)
b g Craigsteel (GB)-Assidua (IRE) (Anshan)
Mike Vanstone (Devon & Somerset Staghounds) N. Mackenzie & R. Dening
Veteran pointer, 5l 2nd to Lakota Warrior (IRE) in Cherrybrook Conditions 6th Apr (one pce (nt keen)), (r25 w3)
Form figures key
GB Point-to-Point and Hunter Chases are in bold.
Irish Point-to-Point and Hunter Chases are in bold italics.
Jump races under rules are in normal font.
b g Shirocco (GER)-Rebel Warrior (IRE) (Flemensfirth (USA))
Harry Ryall (Seavington) Mr H. Ryall
Unfurnished, narrow gelding, useful hunter/pointer, multiple winner, has won with a tongue tie, has won in a hood, won 2 Mixed Open, bt Joly Maker (IRE) 1l in Chilfrome Mixed Open (2m 5f) 12th Apr (a doing enough), (r16 w7)
b g Malinas (GER)-Quarryanna (IRE) (Milan (GB))
Anthony Ward-Thomas (Hursley Hambledon) Mr Anthony Ward-Thomas
Ex - NH , 3 times Chase wnr, yet to complete in points, 27l 7th to Friends Don't Ask in Uttoxeter Chase (3m 2f 13y) Jul 2024, stays 3m 1f 210y, (r2 w0)
b g Kalanisi (IRE)-Muscova Rose (IRE) (Sevres Rose (IRE))
Mrs K. J. Cumings (Exmoor) Mrs C Dunsford & Mr P Clarke
Light-framed gelding, useful pointer, multiple winner, often takes the eye, won Mixed Open, Open, 36l 3rd to The Kings Writ (IRE) in Trebudannon Mixed Open 30th Mar (wknd 4 out), (r39 w16)
gr g Gleneagles (IRE)-Mussoorie (FR) (Linamix (FR))
Lucy Mager (Weston, Harriers and West Somerset Vale) Miss S Eccles & Mr Henry Bigwood
First season pointer, capable pointer, 6l 3rd to Switch Hitter (IRE) in Ston Easton Ladies 23rd Mar (dem cl home), prefers easy trips, (r4 w0)
b g Maresca Sorrento (FR)-Progest des Mottes (FR) (April Night (FR))
Christopher Barber (Ledbury) Biddiscombe, Rogers & Barber
High class hunter/pointer, has won with a tongue tie, has won in a hood, won Club Members Conditions, 92l 19th to Gracchus de Balme (FR) in Aintree Hunter Chase (2m 5f 19y) 3rd Apr, stays 3m 1f 30y, (r24 w14)
br g Street Cry (IRE)-Morena (PER) (Privately Held (USA))
Lilian Bartlett (Wilton) Miss L. Bartlett
5l 2nd to Move With The Beat (IRE) in Milborne St Andrew Conditions 22nd Mar (drvn & one pce 2 out), prefers easy trips, (r8 w0)
b g Sholokhov (IRE)-Denwoman (IRE) (Witness Box (USA))
Joshua Newman (Four Burrow) Mr & Mrs T Dalley
High class pointer, multiple winner, has won with a tongue tie, won 2 Intermediate, 6l 2nd to Macklin (FR) in Buckfastleigh Mixed Open 16th Mar (rdn & outpcd bet last 2), prefers easy surface, (r7 w4)
ch g Notnowcato (GB)-Asi (USA) (El Prado (IRE))
Edward Walker (Berkeley) Mr Reg Hopkins
Capable hunter/pointer, has won in cheek pieces, 6l 2nd to Switch Hitter (IRE) in Ston Easton Ladies 23rd Mar (no ch w wnr), stays 3m 2f 202y, (r12 w3)
b g Presenting (GB)-Sagarich (FR) (Sagamix (FR))
Mark Quinlan (Tiverton Foxhounds) Mr Mark Quinlan
Workmanlike gelding, capable pointer, has won with a tongue tie, races prominently, 7l 3rd to Lucky Lara (IRE) in Chipley Park Hunt Members 8th Feb (wknd flat), prefers easy trips, (r2 w1)
b g Authorized (IRE)-Sopran Slam (IRE) (Grand Slam (USA))
John Whyte (Waveney Harriers & Norfolk Harriers) Mr John Whyte
Tall, workmanlike gelding, 30l 4th to Gabrial The Great (IRE) in Kingston Blount Open (2m 5f) May 2024 (wl bhnd when pu 12 latest), poor recent form, prefers easy trips, (r7 w0)
b m Yeats (IRE)-Chamoss Royale (FR) (Garde Royale)
Lily Bradstock (Old Berkshire) Mrs Angela Yeoman
Strong mare, capable pointer, multiple winner, half sister to Southfield Royale (GB), Southfield Theatre (IRE), has won in a hood, won Club Members Conditions, Conditions, Conditions Ladies, Mixed Open, races prominently, bt Innisfree Lad (IRE) 12l in Siddington Mixed Open 22nd Mar (unchall), prefers sound surface, (r13 w8)
b g Arcadio (GER)-Corrag Lass (IRE) (Beneficial (GB))
Andrew Wates (Surrey Union) Andrew & Sarah Wates
Ex - NH , 4 times Chase wnr, 28l 3rd to Lady Balko (FR) in Plumpton Chase (3m 1f 152y) Dec 2024 (p.u after 2 out latest), stays 3m 1f 152y, (r0 w0)
br g Getaway (GER)-Viva Forever (FR) (Lando (GER))
Anthony Ward-Thomas (Hursley Hambledon) Mr Anthony Ward-Thomas
Medium-sized gelding, capable hunter/pointer, won Mixed Open, 35l 6th to I K Brunel in Kingston Blount Mixed Open (2m 5f) 6th Apr (wl bhnd 12), (r6 w1)
Form figures key
GB Point-to-Point and Hunter Chases are in bold.
Irish Point-to-Point and Hunter Chases are in bold italics.
Jump races under rules are in normal font.
br m Soldier of Fortune (IRE)-Trendy Native (GB) (Overbury (IRE))
Teresa Clark (Taunton Vale Foxhounds) The Lets Ask Lileen Partnership
Ex - NH, angular mare, yet to complete in points, 40l 6th to Shiroccosmagicbaby (IRE) in Ffos Las Chase (2m 7f 177y) May 2024, (r1 w0)
ch m Geordieland (FR)-Annie Fleetwood (GB) (Anshan)
Rupert Nuttall (Blackmore & Sparkford Vale) Mr R. E. Nuttall
Close-coupled mare, 33l 3rd to Up Killoughey (IRE) in Chilfrome Restricted 12th Apr, prefers easy surface, (r5 w1)
b g Australia (GB)-Peeping Fawn (USA) (Danehill (USA))
Edward Walker (Beaufort) Mr Stuart Jarrett
Workmanlike gelding, has won with a tongue tie, 20l 5th to Mount Anglesby (IRE) in Maisemore Park Club Members Restricted 30th Mar (no hdwy 14), (r8 w1)
b g Kayf Tara (GB)-Bobbys Choice (IRE) (Bob Back (USA))
Rachel Bartlett (Wilton) Mrs H. Bartlett
Workmanlike, big, angular gelding, 5l 3rd to City Silk in Milborne St Andrew Restricted 22nd Mar (kpt on one pce 2 out), prefers easy surface, (r24 w1)
br m Malinas (GER)-No Ordinary Love (IRE) (Expelled (USA))
Christopher Barber (Ledbury) Mr B. L. Blinman
Ex - NH, sturdy mare, yet to complete in points, 28l 7th to All The Glory in Newbury Hurdle (2m 4f 118y) Mar 2024 (12l 8th when pu 7 latest), one to treat with caution, (r1 w0)
b m Westerner (GB)-Liscannor (IRE) (Flemensfirth (USA))
Will Biddick (Blackmore & Sparkford Vale) Hot Toddie Partnership
Workmanlike, sparely-made mare, won Open Maiden, bt Priceforlove (IRE) 2.5l in Ston Easton Open Maiden 23rd Mar (comf), prefers sound surface, (r6 w1)
b g Coastal Path (GB)-Une Deux Trois (FR) (Robin des Champs (FR))
Joshua Newman (Axe Vale Harriers) Mr & Mrs J.F. Symes
Compact gelding, won Open Maiden, 20l 3rd to Crawter (IRE) in Larkhill Restricted 16th Feb (wknd app 2 out), (r2 w1)
b g Walk In The Park (IRE)-Sincere Gesture (IRE) (Presenting (GB))
Edward Walker (Axe Vale Harriers) John A G Pearn & John Dorse
Workmanlike gelding, yet to complete in points, races prominently, 2nd to Hymie Weiss (IRE) in Loughanmore Apr 2024 (pu last (btr for race) latest), prefers easy surface, (r1 w0)
b g Passing Glance (GB)-Barton Heather (GB) (Midnight Legend (GB))
Robert Chanin (Silverton) Chris Tory
First season pointer, workmanlike gelding, won Open Maiden, bt The Sky At Night 3l in Buckfastleigh Open Maiden (2m 4f) 16th Mar, (r1 w1)
b g Arvico (FR)-Applepie Lady (IRE) (Lord Americo)
Jennifer Boucher (Torrington Farmers) The Horwood Racing Club
Stocky, compact gelding, has won in cheek pieces, moderate jumper, 43l 4th to El Capitaine (IRE) in Chipley Park Restricted 8th Feb, (r16 w1)
b g Soldier of Fortune (IRE)-Kings Sister (IRE) (King's Theatre (IRE))
David Pipe (Taunton Vale Harriers) Mr D. Pipe
Big, strong gelding, 12l 2nd to El Capitaine (IRE) in Chipley Park Restricted 8th Feb (3l 4th when fell 4 out latest), (r4 w0)
b g Telescope (IRE)-Chamoss Royale (FR) (Garde Royale)
Will Biddick (Blackmore & Sparkford Vale) Mrs Angela Yeoman
Sturdy gelding, half brother to Southfield Royale (GB), Southfield Theatre (IRE), won Open Maiden, 17l 6th to King de Palma (FR) in Milborne St Andrew Restricted 2nd Feb (dism aft fin), (r4 w1)
gr g Martaline (GB)-Be A Good One (GER) (Samum (GER))
Joshua Newman (Silverton) Mr D. R. Churches
Rangy gelding, won Open Maiden, Restricted, 6l 3rd to Good Boy Eric in Cothelstone Restricted (2m 4f) 15th Mar (kpt on), (r5 w2)
b g Court Cave (IRE)-Bob's Flame (IRE) (Bob Back (USA))
Bea Coward (South & West Wilts) The Moonrakers Partnership
Capable pointer, half brother to Born Survivor (IRE), won Restricted, races prominently, bt D'Last Spez (IRE) 25l in Charing Restricted 23rd Feb (easy), can qckn, promising, (r1 w1)
Form figures key
GB Point-to-Point and Hunter Chases are in bold.
Irish Point-to-Point and Hunter Chases are in bold italics.
Jump races under rules are in normal font.
b g Court Cave (IRE)-Lace Parasol (IRE) (Presenting (GB))
Richard Upton (South Dorset) Mrs E. Mitchell
Workmanlike gelding, 17l 2nd to Honestlyntrufully (IRE) in Cherrybrook Conditions 6th Apr, (r5 w0)
b g Schiaparelli (GER)-Barton Heather (GB) (Midnight Legend (GB))
Robert Chanin (Silverton) Chris Tory
First season pointer, big, strong gelding, 47l 6th to Master McShine (IRE) in Buckfastleigh Open Maiden 16th Feb (wl bhnd when pu 15 latest), (r3 w0)
b g Mahler (GB)-Ask Dolly (GB) (Ask (GB))
Tom Scudamore (Ledbury) XV Racing
First season pointer, yet to complete in points, (r1 w0)
ch g Doyen (IRE)-Folly Dat (IRE) (Generous (IRE))
Christopher Barber (Ledbury) Mr & Mrs A. J. Mutch
Ex Irish NH, 44l 10th to Big Chou (IRE) in Fairyhouse Hurdle (2m 4f 110y) Oct 2024, (r0 w0)
b g Kayf Tara (GB)-Bobbys Choice (IRE) (Bob Back (USA))
Rachel Bartlett (Wilton) Mrs H. Bartlett
Workmanlike gelding, 40l 2nd to Snap Fish (IRE) in Badbury Rings Open Maiden 17th Nov, (r18 w0)
b g Getaway (GER)-Athy River (IRE) (Oscar (IRE))
Ian Chanin (Silverton) I Chanin, M Booth, P Kingwell, T Hooper
Racecourse debut, half brother to points/jumps winner Hypersonic Missile (IRE), (r0 w0)
b g Day Flight (GB)-Sultane des Bordes (FR) (Lavirco (GER))
Steve McCracken (Devon & Somerset Staghounds) Mr Steve McCracken
Workmanlike gelding, 26l 7th to Myth Buster (IRE) in Larkhill Ladies 1st Dec (wl bhnd when pu last latest), (r16 w0)
b g Alianthus (GER)-Chedoun (FR) (Cardoun (FR))
Stuart Sampson (Cotley) Mr G Whisker & Mr D Prettejohn
Neat gelding, 8l 4th to Fongs Way (IRE) in Kilworthy Open Maiden 23rd Mar, (r10 w0)
b g Shirocco (GER)-Princess Allerosa (IRE) (Allegoric (USA))
Annabelle Bacon (Blackmore & Sparkford Vale) The Muckle Flugga Partnership
25l 5th to Outside Adesa (IRE) in Charlton Horethorne Open Maiden 9th Mar (pu 3 out latest), (r5 w0)
b g Westerner (GB)-Moon Light Shadow (GB) (Compton Place (GB))
Hannah Clarke (South Dorset) The Dubai Syndicate
Ex - Irish pointer, workmanlike, lengthy gelding, moderate jumper, yet to complete in points, 3rd to Jeroboam Machin (FR) in Durrow Open Maiden Mar 2023, one to treat with caution, (r3 w0)
b g Jack Hobbs (GB)-Definitelyanoscar (IRE) (Oscar (IRE))
Christopher Barber (Ledbury) Mr C. R. Barber
First season pointer, unfurnished, lengthy gelding, 15l 4th to Off The Press (IRE) in Charlton Horethorne Open Maiden (2m 4f) 9th Mar (wknd flat), (r2 w0)
b m Falco (USA)-Pelican Point (GB) (Namaqualand (USA))
Ellie Hatcher (Tiverton Staghounds) L. Taplin, K Crockford
First season pointer, 28l 10th to Ladies Day (IRE) in Maisemore Park Ptp Flat race (2m) 30th Mar (bhnd final 5f), (r1 w0)