4.42 2m. 3f. 1yds. 13 Declared. Taunton Racecourse Business Club Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Class 4 ) of £9,099.00 4-y-o plus
1st - €4,955.00 2nd - €2,283.00 3rd - €1,141.00 4th - €571.00
Formscan - It looks best to focus on the penalised runners, of which RECOUP shades preference. The son of Sea The Stars was no match for a commanding winner at Sedgefield on his first start following wind surgery in March and this looks a decent opportunity for him to get his head back in front. Both Roger Pol and Walks Like The Man contested the valuable EBF Final at Sandown last time out and must be respected in these calmer waters, while Meatloaf, who sets the standard on official ratings, is also noted.