14:32 Taunton 09 Apr 2026
Frodon & Black Corton At Taunton Novices' Hurdle
GBB Race | Class 4 | 4YO plus
Winner £5,446 - 7 ran
soon raced in third, took second 6th, led before 2 out, soon went clear, went further clear after last, eased towards finish, readily
midfield, chased leaders from 3 out, ridden after 2 out, stayed on well after last, took second before final 110yds run-in, kept on
disputed lead, narrowly led after 2nd, headed before 2 out, soon outpaced by winner, weakened after last, lost second final 110yds
prominent, outpaced and lost ground after 5th, tailed off from 3 out
held up in rear, detached after 4th, tailed off after 3 out
held up in rear, not fluent 1st, detached after 4th, tailed off from 3 out
disputed lead to 1st, soon raced in close second, lost one place 6th, mistake 3 out, soon lost ground tailed off from 3 out
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £3.56 (7, 6) |
| Win | £1.29 (7) |
| Place | £1.10 (7), £2.20 (6) |
| Swinger | £2.20 (2, 6), £1.30 (2, 7), £1.10 (6, 7) |
| Exacta | £3.00 (7, 6) |
| Trifecta | £6.20 (7, 6, 2) |
Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good to Firm | 7 | Nardaran | 4 | 10 9 | - | 346 | 67 days | P F Nicholls (31 miles) | Harry Cobden | 9/ 4 | 3:53.87 | |
| 2024 | Soft | 14 | Secret Squirrel | 5 | 11 10 | - | 11122-4 | 37 days | H Morrison (102 miles) | David Bass | 10/ 3 | 4:09.32 | |
| 2023 | Good to Soft | 9 | Iliko D'olivate | 5 | 11 10 | - | 62-124P | 20 days | P F Nicholls (31 miles) | Bryony Frost | 7/ 4 | 4:09.00 | |
| 2022 | Good | 5 | Diligent | 9 | 11 8 | - | 121312 | 182 days | N J Hawke (23 miles) | Kieren Buckley | 7/ 2 | 4:00.93 | |
| 2021 | Good | 8 | Tulin | 4 | 11 0 | - | 511 | 24 days | P F Nicholls (31 miles) | Lorcan Williams | 4/ 11 | 3:56.83 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 | 3 | 2 |
| 2023 | 3 | 2 |
| 2022 | 3 | 3 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 2m 104y | 3:47.10 |
