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  3. Thu, 8th Jan, 2026
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Formscan  - Onlyforfrankie made a pleasing start to life over hurdles at Hereford and is one of the more appealing options in what looks a moderate heat, as is Constantinian, who finished second over that same C&D in November. That being said, a chance can be taken on VICTORS SPIRIT. Things didn't work out for him on the level last month, but Neil King's gelding had shown clear ability in a couple of bumpers previously and might benefit from a switch to hurdles.

1
490
Arnie Moon (GB) 6,b g 11-8

Pether's Moon (IRE)-Ela D'Argent(Ela-Mana-Mou)

(34) (Mr Keiran Johns)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Arnie Moon (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Jaffa Cake (IRE)1
5th Dec 2025 Exeter(2m 161yds, Hurdle, Soft) Arnie Moon (GB) 12th (300/1 11-0) Lorcan Williams 3.00L in front of Jaffa Cake (IRE) 13th (80/1 10-9) Beau Morgan (16 ran)
sp
2
31-2
Constantinian (IRE) 6,b g 11-8

Order Of St George (IRE)-Trinity Rainbow(Jeremy)

ts3(66) (The St George & The Dragon Partnership)

3
-300
Hard Stare (GB) 6,b g 11-8

Passing Glance (GB)-Farewellatmidnight(Midnight Legend)

(23) d1 (Marmalade Matters)

4
0-70
Jaffa Cake (IRE) 6,b g 11-8

Order Of St George (IRE)-Tetou(Peintre Celebre)

(34) (Mr Steve Ashley)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Jaffa Cake (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Arnie Moon (GB)1
5th Dec 2025 Exeter(2m 161yds, Hurdle, Soft) Arnie Moon (GB) 12th (300/1 11-0) Lorcan Williams 3.00L in front of Jaffa Cake (IRE) 13th (80/1 10-9) Beau Morgan (16 ran)
sp
5
1-73
Onlyforfrankie (IRE) 6,b g 11-8

Court Cave (IRE)-South Circle(Desert King)

(29) d1 (McLeish And Partners)

6
6-8
Quinta Brigada (IRE) 5,b g 11-8

Vadamos (FR)-Lola d'Haguenet(Khalkevi)

(93) (Mrs C Williams)

7
Trooper (GER) 6,ch g 11-8

Hunter's Light (GER)-Tipsy Tangerine(Soviet Star)

(438) (Forte Sports)

8
22
Victors Spirit (SAF) 5,b g 11-4

Vercingetorix (SAF)-Acaciawood(Captain Al)

(24) (The Ridgeway Racing For Fun Partnershi)

9
2-P
Galactic Princess (GB) 5,b m 11-1

Telescope (IRE)-Madam Bijou(Atraf)

hd1(9) (Mr H J Pike)

10
P
Babyken (FR) 4,ch g 10-9

Goken (FR)-Maybe(Dashing Blade)

ts1(74) d1 (Kate & Andrew Brooks)

First Time - Over Hurdles Quinta Brigada, Trooper, Victors Spirit. Hood Galactic Princess. Tonguestrap Babyken» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 11/10 Onlyforfrankie, 3/1 Constantinian, 9/2 Babyken, 10/1 Victors Spirit, 12/1 Trooper, 16/1 Quinta Brigada, 33/1 Jaffa Cake, 66/1 Hard Stare, Galactic Princess, 150/1 Arnie Moon.

Previous Years
2025 The Hardest Geezer 6 11-8 Sean Houlihan 5/4Fav (Philip Hobbs)
2024 Joyeuse 5 11-1 James Bowen 11/4 (Nicky Henderson)
2023 Rare Middleton 4 10-9 Harry Cobden 2/5Fav (Paul Nicholls)
2022 Knickerbockerglory 6 11-6 Harry Skelton 8/11Fav (Dan Skelton)

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
%
Paul Nicholls/Harry Cobden
4
23
17

B Pauling/Ben Jones
4
22
18

Neil King/J M Quinlan
2
5
40

J Tickle/Taylor Fisher
1
5
20

For Trainer/Jockeys in this race

Trainers In Form last 21 days

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
B Pauling
8
42
19

Paul Nicholls
8
45
17

J Tickle
2
10
20

Neil King
2
7
28

A J Honeyball
1
18
5

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
Ben Jones
11
52
21

Harry Cobden
10
47
21

J J Burke
7
40
17

J M Quinlan
5
23
21

C V Ring
3
23
13

G Sheehan
3
28
10

C Gethings
1
24
4

Taylor Fisher
1
13
7

For Jockeys in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Taunton

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
Paul Nicholls
185
621
30

E Williams
39
364
11

A J Honeyball
25
170
15

B Pauling
11
72
15

Tom George
7
73
10

J Tickle
6
55
11

Neil King
2
44
5

Daisy Hitchins
1
23
4

A Ralph
1
20
5

Oliver Signy
1
13
8

For Trainers in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Taunton

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
Harry Cobden
89
307
29

G Sheehan
19
110
17

Ben Jones
15
106
14

J M Quinlan
7
42
17

J J Burke
6
65
9

C Gethings
5
92
5

C V Ring
3
114
3

Taylor Fisher
3
26
12

Robbie David
2
11
18

Ben Godfrey
1
84
1

For Jockeys in this race

Course Form for Taunton

Horse
Wins
Runs
Galactic Princess (GB)
0
1
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