15:40 Taunton Tips — Thursday 9th April 2026

The 15:40 Hurdle at Taunton presents a clear opportunity for our top selection, Little Venice (1/10), to stamp her authority on proceedings. Neil Mulholland's mare arrives here in exceptional fettle, boasting an impressive recent victory that saw her break her maiden in style. Crucially, she fits a significant trend we always look for: having won last time out, a clear indicator of a horse in peak form and brimming with confidence.

Her consistent profile further bolsters her claims; with four placings in her last five runs, she demonstrates a level of reliability that few in this field can match. Operating off an Official Rating of 91 and with Conor O'Farrell, who knows her well, back in the plate, Little Venice looks primed to deliver. She possesses the right blend of current form and track craft to overcome her rivals and fully justify her prohibitive odds. We're expecting a confident performance and a trip to the winner's enclosure.

For those seeking a speculative play, Bluenose Belle makes appeal as an each-way alternative, capable of sneaking into the frame at a longer price.