15:30 Taunton

Thursday 8 January 2026

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Geoffrey Bosley 'Tally Ho' Open Hunters' Chase

Off time: 15:32 | Winning time: 5m 54.44s

Guy^p²⁷³

Age: 11| Weight: 12-6| J: Mr Samuel Scott⁽⁷⁾| T: Mrs M Cookson| OR: 115

22/1

Fair hurdler/chaser who came in only fifth of 6 in handicap hurdle at Newton Abbot (26.5f) 9 months ago on his final run for Nigel Twiston-Davies. More needed on his yard debut.

Form: 465975-

Stumps Or Slips^t⁸⁶

Age: 9| Weight: 12-6| J: Mr Zac Baker| T: Edward William Walker| OR: 120| D

6/1

A fairly useful winning hurdler/chaser who landed a four-timer at Worcester in July and signed off for Olly Murphy with a good second in 2m4f novice hurdle at Market Rasen in October. Considered back chasing.

Form: 111162

Unexpected Party^t³²

Age: 11| Weight: 12-6| J: Miss Heidi Palin⁽³⁾| T: D Skelton| OR: 148

11/10

Smart chaser (won 2024 Grand Annual at Cheltenham) and posted a good second in conditions chase at Carlisle in November. Pulled up at Kelso (17.1f, soft) since but holds much the best form here and impossible to oppose.

Form: 225-52P

A Jet Of Our Own^t,p³⁹

Age: 9| Weight: 12-2| J: Mr F Philipson-Stow⁽⁷⁾| T: Mrs N Sheppard| OR: 127

5/2

Fairly useful hunter chase winner who posted a solid third of 7 in hunter chase at Cheltenham (16.3f, good) in May. Comes here on the back of a recent pointing success so enters calculations.

Form: PP25-31

Just Loose Change²⁵

Age: 9| Weight: 12-2| J: Mr Martin McIntyre⁽³⁾| T: Darren McAlinden| OR: 110| C

9/1

Fair chaser who scored at Huntingdon in November 2024. Below par subsequently for Nicky Martin but third in a point recently. Not ruled out for his new handler.

Form: 2P54-3U

Dorset Dazzler^h1,t1²⁵

Age: 9| Weight: 11-12| J: Mr S Lee⁽⁷⁾| T: Mrs Bartlett

20/1

Kayf Tara gelding. Dam, dual winning pointer, half-sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stayed 2½m) Royal Choice. Successful on his last 2 starts in points, latest on December 14th. In the picture.

Form: PP3-511

Dorset Diamond^t1,p1²⁵

Age: 10| Weight: 11-12| J: Mr H Crow⁽⁵⁾| T: Mrs Bartlett

22/1

Kayf Tara gelding. Dam, dual winning pointer, half-sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stayed 2½m) Royal Choice. Winning pointer who also finished runner-up on his last 3 starts, latest on December 14th. One for the shortlist.

Form: 73P-222

Fan De Blues^t²⁸²

Age: 11| Weight: 11-12| J: Mr Daniel Williams⁽⁷⁾| T: Miss Henton| OR: 128WS

22/1

Smart handicap chaser for Willie Mullins in 2023. Showed he retains a fair level of ability for new stable when back from a long absence to twice finish in the frame in hunters at Leicester and Kempton in the spring. Returns after a wind op and no forlorn hope.

Form: 18P6/34-

Finisher^t,p²⁵

Age: 11| Weight: 11-12| J: Mr James Shaw⁽⁷⁾| T: Miss L Bartlett| OR: 88

80/1

Out of form over hurdles for Mark Gillard when last seen under Rules over 4 years ago. Landed a point in November but this veteran still needs to step forward here.

Form: 25-P156

Forecasts

Unexpected Party (11/10), A Jet Of Our Own (5/2), Stumps Or Slips (6/1), Just Loose Change (9/1), Dorset Dazzler (20/1), Fan De Blues (22/1), Dorset Diamond (22/1), Guy (22/1), Finisher (80/1)

Dan Skelton's former Grand Annual victor UNEXPECTED PARTY has shown he is still capable of smart form this term and should have far too much for his eight rivals now stepping into hunter chase company. A Jet Of Our Own appeals as the one to chase him home on the back of a recent pointing success with Stumps Or Slips, Dorset Dazzler and Dorset Diamond all in the mix for minor honours.