Result · Taunton · Thursday 27 November 2025
1:05 Taunton result: Avada Kedavra wins the Liz Bishop Duntish Stud Memorial Novices' Handicap Hurdle
Avada Kedavra won the 1:05 at Taunton on Thursday 27 November 2025, beating Summerleaze by 5½ lengths. Ridden by Brendan Powell for trainer David Bridgwater, the six-year-old was sent off at 11/4 and covered the 2m7f198y on good to firm ground in 5m 59.03s. Iris Des Issards was a further 1½ lengths back in third at 7/2. Non-finishers: Something Simple (pulled up).
1:05 Taunton full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Avada Kedavra (IRE) 6yo · 11-7 |
Brendan Powell David Bridgwater | — | 11/4 | 93 |
| 2 |
Summerleaze (IRE) 8yo · 11-12 |
Joshua Bryan Nick Scholfield | 5½ l | 33/1 | 98 |
| 3 |
Iris Des Issards (FR) 7yo · 11-9 · p · claim 5lb |
Toby McCain-Mitchell Kayley Woollacott | 1½ l | 7/2 | 100 |
| 3 |
Tom Taggle (IRE) 5yo · 11-2 |
Isabel Williams Evan Williams | — | 4/1 | 88 |
| 5 |
Getuptheyard (IRE) 6yo · 11-3 |
Bryan Carver Nigel Hawke | 54 l | 2/1FAV | 89 |
| PU |
Something Simple (IRE) 5yo · 10-12 · t · claim 5lb · Pulled up |
Paddy Hanlon John Joseph Hanlon | — | 10/1 | 89 |
Taunton 1:05 returns
1:05 Taunton result: FAQs
Who won the 1:05 at Taunton on Thursday 27 November 2025?
Avada Kedavra, ridden by Brendan Powell and trained by David Bridgwater, at a starting price of 11/4.
Did the favourite win?
No. Getuptheyard, the 2/1 favourite, finished fifth, 61 lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
5m 59.03s over 2m7f198y on good to firm ground.




