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Going - Good (Good to Soft in places). 

Formscan  - SPECIAL JOHN won his first two starts for Sam Thomas in a progressive manner and a rise in both class and trip caused him to falter in a deeper race at Windsor. Back down in grade and at an optimum trip, the seven-year-old is a tempting proposition with cheekpieces added. That is not to underestimate the likes of Chief Black Robe, Walkinthepresent and Shuil Ceoil who could all capitalise on any weakness shown.

2
0326
Shuil Ceoil (IRE) 8,ch g 11-10

Mount Nelson (GB)-Shuil Bob(Bob Back)

ts1vs3(33) (Mr R Flower)
Rated 96 Won When Rated 96-97

3
P6/9
Hunting Percival (GB) 11,b g 11-9

Sir Percy (GB)-Motcombe(Carroll House)

ts+(24) (A Good Days Racing)
Rated 95 Won When Rated 111-108-112

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Hunting Percival (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Walkinthepresent (IRE)1
13th Feb 2026 Chepstow(2m 7f 131yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Heavy in places)) Walkinthepresent (IRE) 3rd (7/2 10-11 Rated 83) C O'Farrell 163.25L in front of Hunting Percival (GB) 9th (250/1 11-7 Rated 100) Harvey Barfoot-saunt (10 ran)
sp
4
2115
Special John (IRE) 7,b g 11-9

Soldier Of Fortune (IRE)-Royal Choice(King's Theatre)

cp1(50) d2 (Luggs)
Rated 95

7
3007
Hard Stare (GB) 6,b g 11-2

Passing Glance (GB)-Farewellatmidnight(Midnight Legend)

ts2(60) (Marmalade Matters)
Rated 88

8
6833
Head to Head

In the last 3 years Walkinthepresent (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Hunting Percival (GB)1
13th Feb 2026 Chepstow(2m 7f 131yds, Hcap Hurdle, Soft (Heavy in places)) Walkinthepresent (IRE) 3rd (7/2 10-11 Rated 83) C O'Farrell 163.25L in front of Hunting Percival (GB) 9th (250/1 11-7 Rated 100) Harvey Barfoot-saunt (10 ran)
sp
9
2255
Inchagoill Lady (IRE) 10,ch m 10-9

Mahler (GB)-Kitty The Hare(Flemensfirth)

ts+cp+(39) cd1 (Kevin Pickard & John Middleton)
Rated 81 Won When Rated 81

10
P6P7
Mancero (FR) 4,b g 10-2

Storm The Stars (USA)-Arbequina(Toronado)

bl2(51) (Teddington Racing)
Rated 86

First Time - In a Hdl Handicap Hard Stare. Cheekpiece Special John. Tonguestrap Shuil Ceoil» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 2/1 Special John, 3/1 Walkinthepresent, 5/1 Chief Black Robe, 10/1 Washington Singer, 12/1 Shuil Ceoil, Mancero, 14/1 Hard Stare, Inchagoill Lady, Lady Caro, 100/1 Hunting Percival.

Previous Years
2025 Skin Full 6 10-7 Jack Tudor 13/8Fav (David Pipe)
2024 Lady Balko 5 12-0 Jack Tudor 7/4Fav (David Pipe)
2023 Karakoram 8 10-13 Joe Anderson 15/2 (Grace Harris)
2022 My Last Oscar 7 11-10 David Prichard 12/1 (Miss N Martin)
2021 Lanspark 6 11-6 Harry Cobden 16/1 (C L Tizzard)

Symbols Explained

WS Wind Surgery ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie bo2 Blinkers one cowl e2 Ear Plugs p2 Pacifier pc2 Pacifier with cowls ps2 Pacifier one cowl sr2 Shadow Roll co2 Cheekpiece one side sb2 Sheepskin Browband cc2 Cornell Collar xb2 Crossed Nose Band cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run

The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.

Trainer/Jockey In Form last 21 days

Trainer/Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
Neil Mulholland/Bradley Harris
2
7
28

For Trainer/Jockeys in this race

Trainers In Form last 21 days

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
F M O'Brien
10
36
27

Neil Mulholland
6
60
10

C Gordon
4
17
23

Miss E Lavelle
3
18
16

A J Honeyball
3
21
14

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
Jack Tudor
4
35
11

Bradley Harris
2
7
28

Mr Jack Stenhouse
1
8
12

Ben Godfrey
1
11
9

For Jockeys in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Taunton

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
David Pipe
56
531
11

Neil Mulholland
34
329
10

A J Honeyball
26
173
15

Miss E Lavelle
22
123
18

F M O'Brien
18
160
11

C Gordon
5
62
8

Sam Thomas
2
20
10

Kevin Pickard
1
12
8

Mrs Tracey Barfoot-Saunt
0
13
0

For Trainers in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Taunton

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
Matt Griffiths
11
107
10

Jack Tudor
11
108
10

Dylan Johnston
3
9
33

Rian Corcoran
3
21
14

Ben Godfrey
1
87
1

Bradley Harris
1
19
5

Tom Broughton
1
15
7

Mr Jack Stenhouse
1
13
8

Cameron Johnstone-Baker
1
4
25

Harvey Barfoot-saunt
0
3
0

For Jockeys in this race

Course Form for Taunton

Horse
Wins
Runs
Shuil Ceoil (IRE)
0
1
Lady Caro (IRE)
0
3
Hard Stare (GB)
0
1
Inchagoill Lady (IRE)
1
4
Mancero (FR)
0
1