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1 April 2026
Wednesday 1st April
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Bridles New Luxury Care Home Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 3f 179y
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 12
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Cloudy
Selection
Selection
Selected At
Eric Gorcombe
Selected at:
12/1
Eric Gorcombe struggled in novice and maiden company but produced a much improved performance to finish fourth on handicap debut on his most recent start. Robert Walford’s seven-year-old can progress again and a 1lb drop in the weights won’t harm his chances.
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Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 11 in the last 14 days (0%)
Cold Recent Form Trainer - 0 wins from 10 in the last 14 days (0%)
Unexposed 6yo but he finished out the back on handicap debut at Warwick last month
5440
Age: 6
Weight: 12-0
OR: 100
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Mar 26 | War Warwick | 16f GS | 4HcH | 11-6 | 11/13 | Newtown Rambler (22L) | 20/1 | 102 | 88 |
| 10 Dec 25 | Her Hereford | 16f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 | 4/11 | Vol Royale (22L) | 8/1 | - | 93 |
| 11 Nov 25 | Her Hereford | 16f Gd | 4NvH | 11-0 | 4/9 | Race To Base (9L) | 22/1 | - | 97 |
| 17 Oct 25 | Utt Uttoxeter | 16f Gd | 4NvH | 11-0 | 5/8 | Shabalko d'Herm (21L) | 22/1 | - | 85 |
Has form figures of 6666 over hurdles and he needs a transformation after a short break
36666
Age: 6
Weight: 11-10
OR: 96
Days: 33
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 26 | Don Doncaster | 19.5f GS | 5HcH | 11-8 | 6/12 | Diamond Koda (34L) | 6/1 | 99 | 75 |
| 30 Dec 25 | Tau Taunton | 19f Gd | 4NvH | 11-0 | 6/13 | Religous Cross (21L) | 16/1 | - | 97 |
| 16 Dec 25 | Wcn Wincanton | 15f Sft | 4MdH | 11-4 | 6/18 | Swingin Safari (22L) | 25/1 | - | 98 |
| 24 Nov 25 | Lud Ludlow | 16f Gd | 4MdH | 11-4 | 6/13 | Snatch A Glance (14L) | 11/2 | - | 98 |
| 12 Oct 25 | Chp Chepstow | 16f Gd | 2NHF | 11-2 | 3/8 | Black Eddy (9¼L) | 13/2 | - | 100 |
Came good over hurdles when landing a gamble at Taunton last week; respected under penalty
P-09P1
Age: 5
Weight: 11-10
OR: 89
Days: 8
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 26 | Tau Taunton | 16.5f Gd | 5HcH | 10-12 | 1/13 | Walk In The West (2L) | 13/2 | 89 | 93 |
| 9 Jan 26 | Exe Exeter | 21.5f GS | 5HcH | 11-7 h | PU/14 | Robber's Bridge () | 33/1 | 93 | - |
| 17 Dec 25 | Nby Newbury | 16.5f GS | 3MdH | 11-4 h | 9/13 | Kadastral (31L) | 150/1 | - | 83 |
| 7 Nov 25 | Fon Fontwell | 17.5f GS | 4MdH | 11-4 h1 | 11/14 | Kocktail Bleu (53L) | 80/1 | - | 64 |
| 28 Jun 25 | Wdr Windsor | 11.5f GF | 3Hc | 8-13 t1 | 9/9 | Wisper (42L) | 40/1 | 85 | 21 |
| 8 Jun 25 | Goo Goodwood | 16f Sft | 3Hc | 9-7 | 7/9 | Aggagio (15½L) | 20/1 | 87 | 76 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
w2
Wind Op - Second run after wind operation
On workable mark but he flopped after wind surgery at Taunton last month; new headgear
6-U437
Age: 7
Weight: 11-6
OR: 92
Days: 23
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Mar 26 | Tau Taunton | 19f Gd | 5HcH | 11-2 h | 7/11 | Taritino (19½L) | 9/2 | 93 | 77 |
| 17 Jan 26 | Tau Taunton | 19f GS | 5HcH | 11-2 h | 3/13 | Bel Ombre (4¾L) | 11/2 | 93 | 97 |
| 14 Dec 25 | Sth Southwell | 16f GS | 5HcH | 11-4 h | 4/9 | Tigers Moon (8¼L) | 10/1 | 95 | 92 |
| 20 Nov 25 | Wcn Wincanton | 20f Gd | 5HcH | 11-4 h | UR/14 | Our Dylan () | 15/2 | 95 | - |
| 28 Nov 24 | Tau Taunton | 19f GS | 5HcH | 10-11 h | 6/15 | Ugo Bingo (15L) | 9/4F | 90 | 85 |
| 21 Nov 24 | Wcn Wincanton | 20f GS | 5HcH | 11-1 h | 1/10 | Sassified (4½L) | 17/2 | 90 | 97 |
D
5 x Distance Winner - Won 5 times before at this distance
His last win was 15 months ago and he's been out of sorts in last three runs; opposable
7838P4
Age: 11
Weight: 11-6
OR: 92
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar 26 | Plu Plumpton | 20.5f GS | 5HcH | 11-9 t | 4/6 | Kap De Triomphe (18L) | 66/1 | 95 | 82 |
| 22 Jan 26 | Hun Huntingdon | 20.5f Sft | 4HcH | 10-7 t | PU/15 | Albie Littlewood () | 66/1 | 97 | - |
| 22 Nov 25 | Hun Huntingdon | 19.5f GS | 5HcH | 11-9 t | 8/13 | A Good Yomp (48L) | 10/1 | 98 | 57 |
| 11 Nov 25 | Hun Huntingdon | 20.5f Gd | 5HcH | 11-12 t | 3/8 | Tigga Time (3L) | 33/1 | 98 | 96 |
| 22 Oct 25 | Wor Worcester | 20f Gd | 5HcH | 11-7 t | 8/9 | Pertemps Diamond (24L) | 33/1 | 102 | 88 |
| 16 Sep 25 | Utt Uttoxeter | 20f Gd | 4HcH | 11-1 t | 7/15 | Oslo (13½L) | 125/1 | 104 | 94 |
Second behind Victory Shout on handicap debut at Taunton last week; respected in rematch
8-00P2
Age: 5
Weight: 10-11
OR: 83
Days: 8
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 26 | Tau Taunton | 16.5f Gd | 5HcH | 10-11 ht1 | 2/13 | Victory Shout (2L) | 25/1 | 83 | 85 |
| 16 Dec 25 | Wcn Wincanton | 15f Sft | 4MdH | 11-4 | PU/18 | Swingin Safari () | 125/1 | - | - |
| 11 Dec 25 | Tau Taunton | 16.5f Gd | 4NvH | 11-0 | 10/14 | Knock Off Soxs (42L) | 66/1 | - | 65 |
| 17 Nov 25 | Exe Exeter | 16.5f GS | 4NvH | 11-0 | 10/12 | Harry Lowes (33L) | 28/1 | - | 65 |
| 29 Mar 25 | Utt Uttoxeter | 16f Gd | 54yNHF | 11-0 | 8/13 | Double Measure (13½L) | 10/1 | - | 80 |
| 1 Jan 25 | Chl Cheltenham | 17f Sft | 4yNHFL | 11-0 | 11/16 | Precious Metal (46L) | 4/1 | - | 52 |
Makes handicap hurdle debut but he needs major improvement at this new trip
707
Age: 5
Weight: 10-6
OR: 78
Days: 40
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Feb 26 | Exe Exeter | 16.5f Hy | 4NvH | 11-5 | 7/7 | Kapitein Kool (54L) | 300/1 | - | 61 |
| 29 Jan 26 | Wcn Wincanton | 15f Hy | 4MdH | 11-6 | 15/17 | Pourquoi Pas Papa (71L) | 250/1 | - | 42 |
| 8 Jan 26 | Tau Taunton | 19f Gd | 4NvH | 11-5 | 7/7 | Calvino (77L) | 150/1 | - | 46 |
| 17 Jul 25 | Chp Chepstow | 10f Gd | 6Hc | 9-6 b | 5/6 | Spirit Of The Bay (8¾L) | 4/1 | 62 | 51 |
| 30 Jun 25 | Ffo Ffos Las | 12f GS | 6Hc | 10-2 | 2/7 | Nivelle's Magic (4L) | 7/2 | 62 | 65 |
| 15 Jun 25 | Sal Salisbury | 12f GF | 5Hc | 9-5 | 3/7 | Moon Angel (6L) | 8/1 | 64 | 64 |
4yo filly who needs improvement upped in trip on handicap debut; blinkers added
4586
Age: 4
Weight: 10-5
OR: 87
Days: 49
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb 26 | Her Hereford | 16f Hy | 44yMdHM | 11-2 | 6/9 | The Procrastinator (31L) | 22/1 | - | 58 |
| 15 Jan 26 | Wcn Wincanton | 15f Sft | 4MdH | 10-2 | 8/12 | Sinchi Roca (37L) | 50/1 | - | 59 |
| 17 Dec 25 | Lud Ludlow | 16f GS | 43yHM | 11-0 | 5/11 | Stroke Play (18½L) | 40/1 | - | 76 |
| 11 Nov 25 | Hun Huntingdon | 16f Gd | 53yNHFM | 11-0 | 4/8 | Laysoft (5¾L) | 33/1 | - | 83 |
Record of 1-18 over hurdles but he went close here last month; in the mix back up in trip
-00252
Age: 8
Weight: 10-5
OR: 77
Days: 27
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Mar 26 | Wcn Wincanton | 15f GS | 5HcH | 10-6 p | 2/12 | Thankyouandplease (½L) | 7/1 | 75 | 78 |
| 26 Dec 25 | Wcn Wincanton | 15f GS | 4HcH | 10-2 p | 5/12 | Queenie St Clair (9½L) | 16/1 | 84 | 78 |
| 20 Nov 25 | Wcn Wincanton | 15f Gd | 5HcH | 10-3 p1 | 2/9 | Western Soldier (3½L) | 7/1 | 73 | 75 |
| 7 Nov 25 | Exe Exeter | 16.5f Gd | 4HcH | 10-2 | 10/17 | Haas Boy (21L) | 66/1 | 84 | 70 |
| 6 May 25 | Ffo Ffos Las | 20f Gd | 5HcH | 10-2 | 10/11 | The Wire Flyer (24L) | 6/1 | 74 | 59 |
| 14 Apr 25 | War Warwick | 19f Gd | 5HcH | 10-5 | 5/10 | Highway One O Five (4¾L) | 10/1 | 75 | 74 |
Better effort on handicap debut at Fontwell (2m5f) but he needs to build on that
PP-084
Age: 7
Weight: 10-3
OR: 75
Days: 18
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar 26 | Fon Fontwell | 22f Sft | 5NvHcH | 11-3 | 4/5 | Betgoodwin (5¼L) | 20/1 | 76 | 74 |
| 12 Feb 26 | Tau Taunton | 19f Hy | 4MdH | 11-6 | 8/8 | Innamorato (59L) | 200/1 | - | 54 |
| 15 Jan 26 | Wcn Wincanton | 15f Sft | 4MdH | 11-8 | 10/12 | Sinchi Roca (77L) | 150/1 | - | 39 |
| 18 Jan 25 | Tau Taunton | 19f GS | 4MdH | 10-13 | PU/12 | Just A Rose () | 300/1 | - | - |
| 1 Jan 25 | Exe Exeter | 16.5f Sft | 4NvH | 11-1 | PU/8 | Peacenik () | 200/1 | - | - |
Ex-French winning hurdler but he's struggled for current yard; needs a transformation
2P6P74
Age: 4
Weight: 10-2
OR: 84
Days: 23
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Mar 26 | Tau Taunton | 24f Gd | 5HcH | 10-2 b | 4/8 | Walkinthepresent (46L) | 5/1 | 89 | 43 |
| 17 Jan 26 | Tau Taunton | 19f GS | 5HcH | 10-3 b1 | 7/13 | Bel Ombre (13½L) | 18/1 | 90 | 68 |
| 20 Nov 25 | Wcn Wincanton | 15f Gd | 5HcH | 10-9 tp1 | PU/9 | Western Soldier () | 22/1 | 95 | - |
| 31 Oct 25 | Utt Uttoxeter | 16f GS | 5HcH | 10-12 t | 6/8 | Tigers Moon (32L) | 17/2 | 100 | 56 |
| 9 Sep 25 | Nab Newton Abbot | 17f GS | 43yH | 11-7 t | PU/6 | Lord () | 22/1 | - | - |
| 7 Jun 25 | Hex Hexham | 16f GS | 43yH | 11-5 | 2/5 | One Horse Town (29L) | 11/4 | - | 79 |
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
11yo who has not won in over two years and was tailed off at Taunton last month
-55650
Age: 11
Weight: 10-2
OR: 72
Days: 23
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Mar 26 | Tau Taunton | 19f Gd | 5HcH | 9-13 tb | 10/11 | Taritino (45L) | 9/1 | 74 | 31 |
| 5 Feb 26 | Lin Lingfield | 16f Hy | 5HcH | 10-2 tb | 5/5 | Tommy Dillion (7½L) | 10/1 | 79 | 71 |
| 17 Jan 26 | Tau Taunton | 19f GS | 5HcH | 10-2 tb | 6/13 | Bel Ombre (13½L) | 14/1 | 74 | 68 |
| 27 Nov 25 | Tau Taunton | 19f GF | 5HcH | 10-2 tb | 5/13 | Oakley's Way (5½L) | 11/1 | 74 | 73 |
| 29 Oct 25 | Fak Fakenham | 20f GS | 5HcH | 10-3 tp | 5/5 | Itaintmebabe (24L) | 7/2 | 75 | 60 |
| 21 Apr 25 | Fak Fakenham | 16f Gd | 5HcHM | 10-11 tv1 | 3/7 | Auntie Maggie (19L) | 13/2 | 76 | 72 |
Verdict
Preference is for VICTORY SHOUT who stayed on strongly when landing a gamble in a Taunton handicap last week.
Victory Shout
Betting Forecast:
11/4 Victory Shout,
100/30 Walk In The West,
4/1 Prince Rhinegold,
10/1 Prairie Diamond,
12/1 Lake Tiberias,
Eric Gorcombe,
14/1 Athena's Dream,
Mancero,
16/1 Get In Order,
Sawpit Sienna,
20/1 Forest Hills,
25/1 Bread And Butter
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