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17 April 2026
Friday 17th April
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Half Moon, Clyst St Mary Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 2m 7f 25y
- Going: Good
- Runners
- 8
- Type
- Hurdle
- Surface
- Turf
- Weather
- Light rain
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
2m winner; well treated on form of a year ago if bouncing back but has that to prove.
055656
Age: 6
Weight: 12-0
OR: 98
Days: 22
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 26 | Chp Chepstow | 23.5f GS | 5HcH | 11-9 | 6/15 | The Italian Fox (24L) | 22/1 | 100 | 92 |
| 5 Mar 26 | Wcn Wincanton | 24.5f GS | 4HcH | 11-2 | 5/9 | Crossgales King (8½L) | 13/2 | 101 | 96 |
| 17 Feb 26 | Nby Newbury | 20.5f Sft | 4HcH | 11-1 | 6/12 | De Kingpin (55L) | 16/1 | 104 | 62 |
| 3 Feb 26 | Tau Taunton | 16.5f Hy | 4HcH | 11-1 | 5/7 | Phoenix Risen (20L) | 20/1 | 107 | 91 |
| 15 Jan 26 | Wcn Wincanton | 20f Sft | 4HcH | 10-10 | 5/12 | Lucky Bere (21L) | 18/1 | 109 | 96 |
| 16 Dec 25 | Wcn Wincanton | 15f Sft | 4HcH | 11-3 | 10/13 | Poet Laureate (36L) | 14/1 | 110 | 81 |
C
Course Winner - Won before at this course
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 7 wins from 20 in the last 14 days (35%)
C&D winner who scored over 3m (good) latest; up 6lb but looks a leading player.
142481
Age: 6
Weight: 11-11
OR: 95
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 26 | Wcn Wincanton | 24.5f Gd | 5NvHcH | 11-6 | 1/7 | Lydeard Girl (2¼L) | 100/30 | 89 | 95 |
| 17 Mar 26 | Exe Exeter | 23f GS | 5HcH | 11-5 | 8/17 | Local Derby (26L) | 9/1 | 91 | 74 |
| 17 Jan 26 | Tau Taunton | 24f GS | 5NvHcH | 11-1 | 4/13 | Kilworth (3¼L) | 3/1F | 91 | 92 |
| 30 Dec 25 | Tau Taunton | 24f Gd | 5HcH | 10-9 | 2/9 | Mask Of Zorro (shd) | 11/10F | 86 | 94 |
| 11 Dec 25 | Tau Taunton | 24f Gd | 5HcH | 11-0 | 4/16 | Alright Dai (2¼L) | 5/2F | 86 | 87 |
| 23 Nov 25 | Exe Exeter | 21.5f GS | 5HcH | 10-12 | 1/12 | Chedington's Guest (1L) | 11/4 | 80 | 88 |
0-14 and looks in need of further favours from the handicapper to break his duck.
6/P455
Age: 8
Weight: 11-1
OR: 85
Days: 10
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Apr 26 | Exe Exeter | 21.5f Gd | 5NvHcH | 11-3 t | 5/13 | Blue In The West (9½L) | 12/1 | 85 | 78 |
| 23 Mar 26 | Wcn Wincanton | 20f Gd | 5NvHcH | 11-1 t | 5/12 | Jackomy (7¾L) | 25/1 | 87 | 84 |
| 4 Dec 25 | Wcn Wincanton | 24.5f GS | 5NvHcH | 11-0 t1 | 4/7 | Happy Returns (11½L) | 25/1 | 88 | 83 |
| 7 Nov 25 | Exe Exeter | 16.5f Gd | 4HcH | 10-11 | PU/17 | Haas Boy () | 66/1 | 93 | - |
| 24 Mar 24 | Asc Ascot | 23.5f Gd | 4NvHcH | 11-3 | 6/13 | Redbridge Rambler (16½L) | 66/1 | 99 | 91 |
| 26 Jan 24 | San Sandown | 20f Sft | 4NvHcH | 11-0 | 10/12 | Gyllen (28L) | 100/1 | 101 | 77 |
Hot Recent Form Jockey - 9 wins from 26 in the last 14 days (35%)
Inconsistent; better efforts would give him an each-way chance, if getting this trip.
6373P7
Age: 7
Weight: 10-9
OR: 79
Days: 10
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Apr 26 | Exe Exeter | 21.5f Gd | 5NvHcH | 10-11 tp1 | 7/13 | Blue In The West (11½L) | 14/1 | 79 | 70 |
| 24 Mar 26 | Tau Taunton | 16.5f Gd | 5HcH | 10-8 p1 | PU/13 | Victory Shout () | 6/1 | 80 | - |
| 26 Feb 26 | Tau Taunton | 19f GS | 5NvHcH | 10-12 | 3/9 | Gorcombe And Wise (8¼L) | 7/1 | 81 | 80 |
| 8 Jan 26 | Ffo Ffos Las | 16f Hy | 5HcH | 11-0 | 7/8 | El Gavilan (28L) | 11/2 | 82 | 64 |
| 27 Nov 25 | Tau Taunton | 19f GF | 5HcH | 10-9 | 3/13 | Oakley's Way (4¾L) | 17/2 | 81 | 80 |
| 21 Oct 25 | Exe Exeter | 16.5f GF | 5NvHcH | 11-6 | 6/8 | Masonbrook Meadow (16L) | 11/1 | 85 | 72 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
C&D winner (good to firm); held on last two starts; more needed but not written off.
974165
Age: 6
Weight: 10-8
OR: 78
Days: 16
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 26 | Wcn Wincanton | 24.5f Gd | 5NvHcH | 10-5 tp | 5/7 | Square Du Roule (8¾L) | 20/1 | 79 | 77 |
| 12 Feb 26 | Tau Taunton | 19f Hy | 5NvHcH | 10-2 t | 6/10 | Cooler Than Me (19L) | 18/1 | 79 | 68 |
| 21 Oct 25 | Exe Exeter | 23f GF | 5HcH | 9-10 tp | 1/7 | Danzini (2¾L) | 9/2 | 75 | 79 |
| 21 Sep 25 | Plu Plumpton | 16f Gd | 5HcH | 10-5 tp1 | 4/9 | Jet Patrol (12L) | 12/1 | 75 | 68 |
| 18 Jun 25 | Wor Worcester | 16f Gd | 5HcH | 10-5 t | 7/8 | G'Day Aussie (26L) | 9/1 | 77 | 57 |
| 31 May 25 | Str Stratford | 22f Gd | 5HcH | 10-3 | 9/15 | Laravie (72L) | 20/1 | 79 | 24 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
2m4f hurdle and 2m7f chase winner; competitive mark if shrugging off below-par C&D effort.
820237
Age: 8
Weight: 10-8
OR: 78
Days: 31
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar 26 | Exe Exeter | 23f GS | 5HcH | 10-1 | 7/17 | Local Derby (23L) | 10/1 | 80 | 65 |
| 20 Feb 26 | Exe Exeter | 21.5f Hy | 5HcH | 10-1 | 3/7 | Bredon Hill Dart (9½L) | 4/1 | 80 | 75 |
| 29 Jan 26 | Wcn Wincanton | 20f Hy | 5HcH | 10-6 | 2/11 | Local Derby (2L) | 11/1 | 78 | 81 |
| 17 Jan 26 | Tau Taunton | 23f GS | 5HcCh | 10-8 | 10/14 | Bataillon (39L) | 12/1 | 78 | 56 |
| 20 Nov 25 | Wcn Wincanton | 20f Gd | 5HcH | 9-11 | 2/14 | Our Dylan (½L) | 11/1 | 74 | 77 |
| 25 Jun 25 | Wor Worcester | 23f Gd | 5HcCh | 10-4 | 8/14 | School For Scandal (48L) | 14/1 | 73 | 36 |
CD
C&D Winner - Won before on this course at this distance
D
2 x Distance Winner - Won 2 times before at this distance
Cold Recent Form Jockey - 0 wins from 25 in the last 14 days (0%)
C&D winner; better over hurdles but was unable to take advantage over C&D latest.
554754
Age: 8
Weight: 10-6
OR: 76
Days: 31
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar 26 | Exe Exeter | 23f GS | 5HcH | 10-4 tp | 4/17 | Local Derby (7¾L) | 22/1 | 76 | 75 |
| 14 Feb 26 | Wcn Wincanton | 21.5f Hy | 5HcH | 9-13 tp | 5/7 | Eton Mes (9½L) | 14/1 | 81 | 75 |
| 17 Nov 25 | Exe Exeter | 24.5f GS | 5NvHcCh | 10-5 tp | 7/10 | Special John (54L) | 7/1 | 77 | 39 |
| 4 Nov 25 | War Warwick | 25.5f Gd | 5HcCh | 10-6 tb1 | 4/7 | Ballynaheer (12½L) | 5/2 | 78 | 83 |
| 18 Oct 25 | Nab Newton Abbot | 26f GS | 5HcCh | 11-3 tp | 5/6 | Of Corse I Can (7L) | 5/1 | 79 | 76 |
| 4 Jun 25 | Nab Newton Abbot | 26f Gd | 5NvHcCh | 11-4 tp | 5/6 | Illogical Logic (49L) | 9/2 | 80 | 46 |
D
Distance Winner - Won before at this distance
w2
Wind Op - Second run after wind operation
2m7f hurdle winner; on a lengthy losing run and has plenty to prove from 4lb wrong.
P-P69P
Age: 10
Weight: 10-2
OR: 68
Days: 31
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mar 26 | Exe Exeter | 23f GS | 5HcH | 9-9 tp | PU/17 | Local Derby () | 80/1 | 74 | - |
| 31 Dec 25 | Utt Uttoxeter | 23.5f GS | 5HcH | 9-9 tp | 9/13 | Bollin Thou (93L) | 40/1 | 72 | - |
| 23 Nov 25 | Exe Exeter | 21.5f GS | 5HcH | 9-9 tp1 | 6/12 | Square Du Roule (28L) | 40/1 | 70 | 47 |
| 4 Jun 25 | Nab Newton Abbot | 26.5f Gd | 5HcHM | 9-10 tb1 | PU/9 | Arctic Angel () | 22/1 | 72 | - |
| 21 Apr 25 | Chp Chepstow | 23.5f Gd | 5HcH | 10-2 t | PU/15 | Tom Taggle () | 22/1 | 74 | - |
| 21 Feb 25 | War Warwick | 26f Sft | 5HcH | 10-2 t | 6/12 | Barricane (18½L) | 25/1 | 78 | 58 |
Verdict
This doesn't look hugely competitive and Wincanton winner SQUARE DU ROULE (nap) appears to have been found another good opportunity.
Square Du Roule
Betting Forecast:
11/8 Square Du Roule,
5/1 Moonlight Artist,
11/2 Watchoutitscookie,
7/1 Vengeance,
8/1 Stage Show,
10/1 Teorie,
12/1 Man Oh Man,
33/1 Elfride
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