Form Snapshot: Dam won three times over hurdles between 2m 2f and 2m 5f. He is wearing a tongue-tie for the first time.
6 16:36 Taunton 26 Feb 2026
Free Raceday Monday 9 March Open NH Flat Race (GBB Race) (Class 5) (4YO to 6YO)
2m 104y Soft
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Form Snapshot: Dam a lightly raced maiden.
Form Snapshot: Half-brother to Gold Cup Bailly, won three times in chases between 2m 4f and 3m and in a point to point race at 3m. Well beaten at 12-1 behind Old Habits when seventh of 9 on his racecourse debut at Southwell over 2m (good to soft) in December last year.
Form Snapshot: Dam won in NH flat race at 2m. Finished 7l behind Analitheia when fourth of 15 at 9-2 on his racecourse debut at Exeter over 2m 1f (soft) in December last year.
Form Snapshot: Placed in a point-to-point from two starts. Finished 17l behind Mortal Coil when fourth of 11 at 11-2 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Exeter over 2m 1f (good to soft) last month. He is wearing a hood for the first time.
Form Snapshot: Half-brother to Slate House, won five times in chases between 2m 2f and 3m, twice over hurdles at 2m and in a point to point race at 3m including a Group 1 race. Beaten 1l by Jardin De Tunis when second of 12 at 5-1fav on his racecourse debut at Knockmullen House over 3m in November last year. Having his first run for a new stable today.
Form Snapshot: Dam a lightly raced maiden.
Form Snapshot: Half-brother to Mini Mildred, won three times over the flat between 1m 4f and 1m 6f, over hurdles at 2m and in an all-weather flat race at 1m 6f.
Form Snapshot: Half-brother to Miss Mini Bee, won in NH flat race at 2m.
Form Snapshot: Half-sister to Midnight It Is, won three times in chases at 2m and 2m 1f and over hurdles at 2m 3f. Well beaten at 18-1 behind Analitheia when 14th of 15 on her racecourse debut at Exeter over 2m 1f (soft) in December last year.
Form Snapshot: Dam won over hurdles at 2m 4f. Beaten 19l behind Trojan Tale at 100-1 when seventh of 10 on her racecourse debut at Wincanton over 1m 7f (heavy) last month.
Form Snapshot: Placed in a NH flat race from two starts. Well beaten at 14-1 behind Solly's Gold when 14th of 16 on his latest outing in a NH flat race at Cheltenham over 2m 1f (good) last month.
Verdict
RICES POOL cost 92,000 euros even before he was a close second on his sole start in a point-to-point last November. The winner of that race franked the form by landing a bumper at Ayr on Monday and the signs are all positive for this son of Milan's debut under Rules. The Noble Butler and Teletime are interesting debutants to keep a close eye on in the betting, although Par Avion showed promise on his debut at Exeter and he could be a bigger danger with experiences to draw on.
Previous Winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Heavy | 6 | Sinchi Roca | 5 | 11 2 | - | 1 | 88 days | Anthony Charlton (51 miles) | Harry Cobden | 7/ 2 | 4:18.10 | |
| 2024 | Soft | 9 | Sorceleur | 4 | 10 4 | - | 33 | 59 days | P F Nicholls (31 miles) | Harry Cobden | 4/ 11 | 4:20.30 | |
| 2023 | Good | 8 | Secret Squirrel | 4 | 10 6 | - | H Morrison (102 miles) | Aidan Coleman | 9/ 2 | 4:01.09 | |||
| 2022 | Soft | 10 | Sergeant Wilson | 4 | 10 7 | - | N & W Twiston-Davies (99 miles) | Mr Eddie Edge | 11/ 1 | 4:22.05 | |||
| 2021 | Soft | 10 | Luttrell Lad | 5 | 11 9 | - | 21 | 105 days | P Hobbs & J White (25 miles) | Richard Johnson | 11/ 4 | 4:14.00 | |
| 2019 | Good | 7 | Perfect Predator | 4 | 10 7 | - | 72 | 42 days | A King (78 miles) | Wayne Hutchinson | 10/ 3 | 4:04.30 |
Race Favourite Stats
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 | 4 |
| 2022 | 5 | 7 |
| 2021 | 3 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 | 3 |
Race Record
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 2m 104y | 3:49.20 |