13:32 Taunton

Saturday 17 January 2026

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Martin Baker's 60th Birthday Bash Mares' 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Off time: 13:32 | Winning time: 4m 8.76s

Beauty In The Park⁴⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: Jay Tidball⁽⁵⁾| T: P F Nicholls| BF

14/1

Proved disappointing on hurdles debut (on the back of breathing surgery) when fifth at Wincanton last month but had shown promise when making the frame in a pair of bumpers last season and is likely capable of better in this sphere.

Form: 43-5

Chatty Girl³⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: Kielan Woods| T: A M Hales| D

17/2

Flat-bred mare who won a Newbury bumper last December. Good second in 2m Windsor novice on her hurdles debut in November but failed to build on it when fifth of 8 in novice at Southwell (20.4f, good to soft) 34 days ago. Needs to bounce back.

Form: 195-25

Eremenko⁶³

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: R T Dunne| T: N J Henderson| D

2/1

Well-related Walk In The Park filly who made a winning start in bumper at Southwell in May. Only ninth in listed bumper at Cheltenham on her return but she is worth another chance now going hurdling.

Form: 19

Four Decades⁵¹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: Jack Andrews⁽³⁾| T: T Ellis

100/1

A half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/smart chaser Before Midnight but she has shown little in a couple of bumpers and much more is needed switched to hurdles.

Form: 67

Gilded Glance

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: C Gethings| T: Mrs J Williams

25/1

Passing Glance mare. Dam fairly useful 2m-21f hurdle winner. The market can guide for this newcomer.

Form:

Heron In The Park^h²²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: S Bowen| T: T R George| D

85/40

Winning pointer who made a successful Rules debut in Newbury bumper in March. Hooded when a very good fifth in 2m novice hurdle there in November and unseated rider 4th at Kempton (16f) 22 days ago. The clear form pick.

Form: 11-65U

Klassy Pearl²⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: R Patrick| T: C Boultbee-Brooks

12/1

Runner-up both starts in Irish points and she shaped with promise when fourth of 7 in novice hurdle at Catterick (15.7f, good, 12/1) on her Rules debut 20 days ago. Sure to do better and is well in the mix.

Form: 22-4

Lyrical Choice³⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 11-4| J: David Bass| T: H D Daly

20/1

Placed in a pair of bumpers and hinted at promise on her hurdling bow when fifth of 12 in novice at Hereford (16.2f, good to soft, 22/1) 38 days ago. Can build on it.

Form: 235

No Risk Today^t1⁵¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: Tom Broughton⁽⁵⁾| T: F O'Brien

14/1

Fetched £100,000 after winning sole start in Irish points last February. Underwent a wind op before coming in fifth of 11 in bumper here 51 days ago. Respected on her first go over hurdles with tongue tie added.

Form: 1-5

Rene's Walk^h³¹

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: C J Todd| T: D Skelton

40/1

In the frame in a pair of bumpers but failed to build on her hurdling debut sixth when eighth of 12 in novice hurdle at Ludlow (21.2f, soft) 31 days ago. May still do better for top yard.

Form: 44-68

She's Delighted⁵²

Age: 6| Weight: 11-4| J: Jack Hogan| T: F O'Brien

80/1

£50,000 buy after winning an Irish point. Has shaped like a stayer in her two bumpers, seventh at Wetherby in November. No forlorn hope now starting out in this sphere.

Form: P211-57

Miss Carbo^h¹⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 10-5| J: C O'Farrell| T: N P Mulholland| OR: 110

8/1

Fair ex-French hurdler who has shown similar form over hurdles for her new yard, fifth of 6 in listed mares' hurdle over C&D 18 days ago. Not ruled out with hood retained.

Form: 2225

Upton's Mighty Oak²⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 10-5| J: Luke Scott⁽³⁾| T: Dr R Newland & J Insole

40/1

16/1, hinted at promise when a debut fourth of 12 in bumper at Hereford 28 days ago. This Nathaniel filly can take a step forward on her hurdles debut.

Form: 4

Non-Runners

Bee's Kiss³⁰

Weight: 11-4| Age: 6

T: J D Frost J: Cameron Iles

Forecasts

Eremenko (2/1), Heron In The Park (85/40), Miss Carbo (8/1), Chatty Girl (17/2), Klassy Pearl (12/1), Beauty In The Park (14/1), No Risk Today (14/1), Lyrical Choice (20/1), Gilded Glance (25/1), Upton's Mighty Oak (40/1), Rene's Walk (40/1), She's Delighted (80/1), Four Decades (100/1), Bee's Kiss (250/1)

A winner in points and bumpers HERON IN THE PARK possesses much the best form on offer, and is fancied to bounce back from an early exit at Kempton and get off the mark in this sphere. Nicky Henderson's hurdling newcomer Eremenko brings potential and could emerge as the main danger, especially if the market vibes are positive. Klassy Pearl has better days ahead of her and also commands plenty of respect with Beauty In The Park, No Risk Today and Rene's Walk not totally dismissed either.