Taunton

Today, January 18, 2025HurdleClass 22m3fGood Soft

Verdict

DOMINIC'S FAULT is comfortably the most progressive in this field and looks an obvious choice on the back of a cosy win at Lingfield. Aurigny Mill is respected in anticipation of a better showing than last time (easily excused), while Dargiannini can go well again.

Dominics Fault
Aurigny Mill
Dargiannini

2m3f Hcap Hrd

Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places

2. Might I
J: C. P. O'SheaT: Harry Fry
F: 21306-616
Price History:
3.25
Age:
9
Weight:
11-12
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
139
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
Capitalised on a falling mark in 11-runner handicap hurdle at Bangor in November but found things tougher at Cheltenham next time. Still feasibly treated if he can put latest effort behind him.
3. Aurigny Mill
J: Joe AndersonT: Robert Walford
F: 51104-P16
Price History:
4.33
Age:
8
Weight:
11-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
135
Days Since Last Run:
57
Verdict
Took his form to a new level (formerly with Victor Dartnall) when a most impressive winner of 7-runner handicap hurdle at Newbury (2m) on stable debut (second since won a decent race at Ascot). Best forgiven latest Ascot effort when hampered early and looks a contender.
1. Dargiannini
J: Harry ReedT: Harry Derham
F: 110/01-542
Price History:
8.00
Age:
10
Weight:
12-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
141
Days Since Last Run:
36
Verdict
Bagged fifth success over hurdles when scoring over C&D 14 months ago and back to that sort of form when second of 8 in handicap at Doncaster (19.4f, good to soft, 18/1) 36 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Should give another good account.
9. Paso Doble
J: Freddie GingellT: Paul Nicholls
F: 7
Price History:
5.50
Age:
8
Weight:
10-5
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
118
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
Fairly useful Flat winner who quickly reached a similar level in this sphere, gaining his second victory as a novice at Taunton over (16.5f) 3 years ago. Only outing since came when seventh there last month but he seemed to retain ability and is well treated.
5. Stream Of Stars
J: Finn LambertT: Nigel Twiston-Davies
F: 1165
Price History:
10.00
Age:
10
Weight:
10-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
126
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Reappeared from lengthy absence as good as ever, recording back-to-back wins at Fontwell in September/October but has found things tougher since.
4. Monviel
J: Ciaran GethingsT: Harry Derham
F: 24823U-28
Price History:
12.00
Age:
8
Weight:
11-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
128
Days Since Last Run:
69
Verdict
Back to his best over hurdles for the yard, placed for the third completed start in a row when runner-up at Uttoxeter (19.9f, soft) in May. However, after 6 months off he was well-beaten at Sandown (19.8f) in November (reported to have bled). Bounce back called for.
6. Zambezi Fix
J: Ellis CollierT: Bernard Llewellyn
F: 22F1-6434
Price History:
12.00
Age:
10
Weight:
10-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
121
Days Since Last Run:
22
Verdict
Tends to save his best for Chepstow, usually ridden patiently and likes a good pace to aim at. Couldn't cash-in on lower chase mark at his favourite venue three weeks ago. Back over smaller obstacles and although he is now on his last winning hurdles mark, this looks competitive.
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Non-Runners

8. Le Ligerien
J: Non RunnerT: Joe Tizzard
F: 132548-31
Price History:
-
Age:
12
Weight:
10-7
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
120
Days Since Last Run:
40
7. Dominics Fault
J: Sean BowenT: Olly Murphy
F: F/13-21
Price History:
2.63
Age:
8
Weight:
10-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
120
Days Since Last Run:
40
Verdict
Well-bred, rangy sort who overcame a lengthy absence to land a 6-runner Leicester novice in January and has progressed further since, scoring with something to spare in a handicap at Lingfield last time. Clearly the one to beat.

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