Results From Taunton - Thursday, 12th February 2026
Taunton 13:05 Result
Happy Birthday David Griffin Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
- 4yo+, 9 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £5,446, 2nd £2,509, 3rd £1,254, 4th £628
- Distance 2m 0f 104y
- Going HEAVY (Soft in places; 5.9)
- Off Time 13:10
- Winning Time 04:19
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1stMore
held up in rear, headway after 3 out, went third before 2 out, ridden before last, ran on well run-in, led final strides
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2ndnkMore
took keen hold, prominent, went second 5th, not fluent 3 out, challenging when hit last, led inside final 110yds, headed final strides
Tipped by:
- Newsboy - Daily Mirror
- Steve Mason - RP Ratings
- Jason Heavey - The Star
- Rob Wright - The Times
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3rd¾More
led, headed inside final 110yds, kept on
Tipped by:
- Melissa Jones - D Express
- Andrew Sheret - SPOTLIGHT
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4th22More
took keen hold, prominent, weakened before 2 out
Tipped by:
- Robin Goodfellow - Daily Mail
- Garry Owen - Daily Record
- TOPSPEED
- Marlborough - Telegraph
- The Guardian
- Templegate - The Sun
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5th3 ¾More
in touch with leaders, weakened before 2 out
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6th9 ½More
always behind
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7th22More
raced in second, prominent from 5th, weakened after 3 out, tailed off
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
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8th13More
always behind, tailed off
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9th2 ¼More
always behind, tailed off
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NRMore
unsuitable ground
Naps:
- Norwich Evening News
Taunton 13:40 Result
Free Raceday 9 March Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
- 4yo+, 8 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £5,446, 2nd £2,509, 3rd £1,254, 4th £628
- Distance 2m 3f 1y
- Going HEAVY (Soft in places; 5.9)
- Off Time 13:45
- Winning Time 05:03
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1stMore
prominent, went second 2 out, led narrowly when edged left last, soon pushed along, went clear towards finish, comfortably
Tipped by:
- Garry Owen - Daily Record
- Jason Heavey - The Star
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2nd1 ¼More
pressed leader, led after 3rd, headed last, kept on
Naps:
- Ben Morgan - Racing Ahead
- RP Ratings - Racing Post
Tipped by:
- Newsboy - Daily Mirror
- POSTDATA
- The Guardian
- Templegate - The Sun
- Rob Wright - The Times
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3rd8 ½More
prominent, went second 7th, lost second 2 out, no extra approaching last
Tipped by:
- Marlborough - Telegraph
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4th13More
prominent, not fluent 1st, outpaced after 3 out
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5th8More
led, raced in second after 3rd, prominent from 7th, weakened after 3 out
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6th5 ½More
held up in rear, in touch with leaders 6th, weakened after 3 out
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7th17More
always behind, tailed off
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8th6More
always behind, tailed off
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NRMore
unsuitable ground
Tipped by:
- Melissa Jones - D Express
- Robin Goodfellow - Daily Mail
- Andrew Sheret - SPOTLIGHT
Taunton 14:15 Result
Ross Stacey Still Cannot Cook Novices' Handicap Hurdle
- 4yo+, 10 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £4,753, 2nd £2,187, 3rd £1,094, 4th £547, 5th £273
- Distance 2m 3f 1y
- Going HEAVY (Soft in places; 5.9)
- Off Time 14:20
- Winning Time 05:02
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1stMore
soon prominent, led on turn before 2 out, ridden and went clear run-in, won going away
Tipped by:
- Robin Goodfellow - Daily Mail
- Newsboy - Daily Mirror
- POSTDATA
- Steve Mason - RP Ratings
- Andrew Sheret - SPOTLIGHT
- TOPSPEED
- The Guardian
- Jason Heavey - The Star
- Templegate - The Sun
- Rob Wright - The Times
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2nd8More
in touch with leaders, prominent with one circuit to go, went second 2 out, no extra from last, just held second
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3rd½More
towards rear but in touch with leaders, hit 4 out, outpaced 2 out, went third approaching last, kept on but not pace to challenge
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4th7More
soon prominent, disputing second when mistake 2 out, weakening when not fluent last
Tipped by:
- Marlborough - Telegraph
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5th1 ½More
in touch with leaders, outpaced after 3 out, no impression from 2 out
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6th1 ¾More
always behind
Tipped by:
- Garry Owen - Daily Record
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7th1More
soon led, headed on turn before 2 out, soon weakened
Naps:
- Ian Gaughran - Irish Herald
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8th16More
jumped slightly right on occasions, in touch with leaders, weakened after 3 out, tailed off
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FELLMore
took keen hold, in rear, pecked on landing 1st, mistake 3rd, fell 5 out
Tipped by:
- Melissa Jones - D Express
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FELLMore
soon in rear, fell 5 out
Taunton 14:50 Result
Paul Barber Memorial Handicap Chase
- 5yo+, 10 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £5,968, 2nd £2,746, 3rd £1,373, 4th £687, 5th £342
- Distance 2m 7f 3y
- Going HEAVY (Soft in places; 5.9)
- Off Time 14:55
- Winning Time 06:06
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1stMore
held up in rear, midfield 8th, headway after 11th, pressed leader 4 out, led before 3 out, ridden before 2 out, went clear approaching last, kept on well
Naps:
- Steve Mullington - William Hill Racing
Tipped by:
- Melissa Jones - D Express
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2nd13More
midfield, hit 4th, went third before 8th, went second before 3 out, nearly lost jockey when hit last, soon no extra
Tipped by:
- Garry Owen - Daily Record
- Steve Mason - RP Ratings
- Andrew Sheret - SPOTLIGHT
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3rd21More
outpaced and raced in last, detached from 3rd, went modest third final strides, never on terms
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4thhdMore
prominent, lost position after 10th, struggling 12th, weakened before 3 out
Tipped by:
- Robin Goodfellow - Daily Mail
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5th¾More
raced in second, hit 11th, led before 4 out, headed before 3 out, weakened after 2 out, lost two places final strides
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PUMore
prominent early, midfield 3rd, dropped to rear 10th, weakened after 11th, pulled up before 13th
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FELLMore
midfield, fell 1st
Naps:
- The Score - Racing TV
Tipped by:
- Marlborough - Telegraph
- Jason Heavey - The Star
- Templegate - The Sun
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FELLMore
jumped left throughout, midfield, not fluent 5th, hit 6th, weakened after 12th, fell 4 out
Tipped by:
- Newsboy - Daily Mirror
- The Guardian
- Rob Wright - The Times
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PUMore
midfield, reminder when hit 5th, soon dropped to rear, pulled up before 13th
Naps:
- Matt Polley - Ipswich Star
- Adrian Wall - myracing.com
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
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PUMore
jumped right throughout, led, headed before 4 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 3 out
Tipped by:
- TOPSPEED
Taunton 15:25 Result
Royal Bath & West Show Handicap Hurdle
- 4yo+, 7 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £7,816, 2nd £3,596, 3rd £1,798, 4th £900, 5th £448
- Distance 2m 0f 104y
- Going HEAVY (Soft in places; 5.9)
- Off Time 15:30
- Winning Time 04:13
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
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2nd4 ¾More
Naps:
- Scottish Sun
Tipped by:
- Andrew Sheret - SPOTLIGHT
- TOPSPEED
- Marlborough - Telegraph
- Rob Wright - The Times
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3rd9 ½
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4th1More
Naps:
- Melissa Jones - D Express
Tipped by:
- Melissa Jones - D Express
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5th1 ¼More
Naps:
- Whistler - Sunday Telegraph
Tipped by:
- Newsboy - Daily Mirror
- Garry Owen - Daily Record
- Steve Mason - RP Ratings
- Templegate - The Sun
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6th8 ½More
Tipped by:
- The Guardian
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7th4 ¼
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NRMore
self certificate
Naps:
- East Anglian Daily Times
- The Star
- Weekender
- attheraces.com
Tipped by:
- Robin Goodfellow - Daily Mail
- Liam Headd - LAMBOURN
- POSTDATA
- Jason Heavey - The Star
Taunton 16:00 Result
Family Fun Day 9 April Open Hunters' Chase
- 5yo+, 15 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £3,278, 2nd £1,640, 3rd £819, 4th £410, 5th £205
- Distance 2m 7f 3y
- Going HEAVY (Soft in places; 5.9)
- Race Status: Awaiting Results