Full Result 3.05 Taunton | 18 February 2025

South West Rail Solutions Ltd Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

(Class 4) (4yo+) (2m3f1yds) 2m3f Good To Soft 10 hurdles

1st £4,955.32 2nd £2,282.94 3rd £1,141.01 4th £571.42

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Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	5. Duffry Trixs (IRE) 10/1 Harry Bannister Richard J Bandey	Harry Bannister Richard J Bandey	6	116	–	101	116	–
ch g Mahler - Miracle Trix (IRE) (Old Vic)
Midfield, not fluent 1st, headway before 6th, went third after 3 out, led narrowly approaching last, ridden and faced challenge run-in, kept on and all out (op 9/1)

2 nk	4. Devon Dude 11/2 Adam Wedge Evan Williams	Adam Wedge Evan Williams	5	116	107	100	114	–
b g Dartmouth - Weather Babe (Storming Home)
Travelled strongly, prominent, joined leader 4 out, lost position approaching last, rallied and challenging run-in, no extra towards finish (op 6/1 tchd 13/2)

3 15 [15¼]	8. The Final Word (IRE) EvensF Harry Cobden Paul Nicholls	Harry Cobden Paul Nicholls	6	116 t¹	–	84	103	–
ch g Getaway (GER) - Lady Ben (IRE) (Beneficial)
Led, joined 4 out, lost position approaching last, weakened run-in (trainer's rep said gelding made a respiratory noise)

4 7½ [22¾]	6. Fortunate Fella (IRE) 40/1 Ben Bromley ⁵ Paul Nicholls	Ben Bromley ⁵ Paul Nicholls	5	111	–	76	96	–
b g Soldier Of Fortune (IRE) - Benefficient Queen (IRE) (Beneficial)
Prominent, not fluent 2nd, not fluent 4th, weakened on turn before 2 out (op 22/1)

5 ½ [23¼]	1. A Great Excuse (IRE) 66/1 Liam Harrison Barry Brennan	Liam Harrison Barry Brennan	5	116	–	75	96	–
bb g Lucky Speed (IRE) - Banjo Finn (IRE) (Fruits Of Love)
In touch with leaders, lost ground before 5th, headway after 6th, prominent 3 out, weakened on turn before 2 out

6 2¼ [25½]	7. Maximum Offers (IRE) 9/2 Gavin Sheehan Jamie Snowden	Gavin Sheehan Jamie Snowden	6	116	–	73	92	–
b g Getaway (GER) - Gaye Lady (IRE) (Pistolet Bleu)
In touch with leaders, lost ground after 3rd, soon in rear, headway after 4 out, weakened after 3 out (jockey said gelding hung right-handed) (tchd 5/1)

7 15 [40½]	3. Catch On Me (FR) 8/1 Charlie Deutsch Venetia Williams	Charlie Deutsch Venetia Williams	5	116	–	56	78	–
b g Martinborough (JPN) - Nan's Catch (FR) (Loup Solitaire)
Took keen hold, in touch with leaders, lost ground after 3rd, some headway back straight, weakened before 3 out (op 6/1)

8 12 [52½]	9. Tongaknoxie (IRE) 28/1 Micheal Nolan Philip Hobbs & Johnson White	Micheal Nolan Philip Hobbs & Johnson White	5	116	–	42	66	–
ch g Casamento (IRE) - Portlandica (IRE) (Definite Article)
Midfield, some headway before 4 out, weakened after 3 out (op 25/1 tchd 33/1)

9 10 [62½]	2. Bells Of Ufford (IRE) 33/1 Alan Johns Tim Vaughan	Alan Johns Tim Vaughan	5	116 t	–	30	60	–
ch g Galileo (IRE) - Dancing Rain (IRE) (Danehill Dancer)
In touch with leaders, towards rear when not fluent 6th, struggling after 4 out (tchd 40/1)

10 20 [82½]	11. Briery Bee 28/1 James Davies Noel Williams	James Davies Noel Williams	5	1013 w² t	–	–	32	–
b m Dartmouth - Briery Queen (King's Theatre)
Always behind (tchd 33/1)

PU	10. Auntie Maggie (IRE) 66/1 David Noonan Alastair Ralph	David Noonan Alastair Ralph	6	1013	76	–	–	–
b m Pour Moi (IRE) - Nora's Cherry (IRE) (Vinnie Roe)
In touch with leaders, prominent 3rd, lost ground before 6th, soon dropped to rear then struggling, pulled up after 3 out (jockey said mare hung left-handed) (op 50/1 tchd 80/1)

PU	12. Mistletoe 200/1 Bryan Carver Joe Tickle	Bryan Carver Joe Tickle	5	1013	–	–	–	–
b m Linda's Lad - Stillhertoes (Relief Pitcher)
Always behind, pulled up back straight (op 100/1)

12 ran Off time: 3:06:03 Winning time: 4m 58.70s (slow by 33.70s) Total SP: 120%
1st owner: The Caulkheads Partnership (Duffry Trixs) 1st breeder: The Beeches Stud Ltd
2nd owner: Wayne Clifford (Devon Dude)
3rd owner: Owners Group 137 (The Final Word)
Tote win: £14.20 PL: £2.70 £1.80 £1.20 Ex: £66.30 CSF: £62.33 Trifecta: £151.20

3:05 Taunton 18 Feb 2025

South West Rail Solutions Ltd Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)