Result · Taunton · Thursday 11 December 2025
3:05 Taunton result: Chief O'hara wins the Sandals Resorts Handicap Chase
Favourite Chief O'hara won the 3:05 at Taunton on Thursday 11 December 2025, beating Inchagoill Lady by 5 lengths. Ridden by Robert Dunne for trainer Matt Sheppard, the five-year-old was sent off at 11/8 and covered the 2m2f40y on good ground in 4m 48.04s. Chestnut Pete was a further 4½ lengths back in third at 16/1. Non-finishers: Fox Wallace (pulled up), Mcgrath From Clune (unseated rider). Grain Trade (travel problems) was a non-runner.
3:05 Taunton full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chief O'hara (IRE) 5yo · 11-2 |
Robert Dunne Matt Sheppard | — | 11/8FAV | 85 |
| 2 |
Inchagoill Lady (IRE) 9yo · 10-10 · tp · claim 5lb |
Lewis Saunders Kevin Pickard | 5 l | 11/1 | 84 |
| 3 |
Chestnut Pete (GB) 10yo · 11-11 · t · claim 3lb |
Shane Quinlan Katy Price | 4½ l | 16/1 | 97 |
| 4 |
Merry Monty (GB) 8yo · 11-9 |
Bryan Carver Chris Down | 4½ l | 13/2 | 92 |
| 5 |
Palawan Du Mazet (FR) 6yo · 10-4 · b · claim 5lb |
Shane Fenelon Alan Jones | 7½ l | 7/2 | 78 |
| 6 |
Glajou (FR) 9yo · 11-13 · tb |
Richie McLernon Neil Mulholland | ¾ l | 50/1 | 96 |
| 7 |
Owl Of Athens (IRE) 6yo · 11-2 |
James Bowen Evan Williams | 13 l | 9/2 | 85 |
| PU |
Fox Wallace (IRE) 7yo · 10-3 · t · claim 7lb · Pulled up |
Miss Megan Bevan Ella Pickard | — | 40/1 | 79 |
| UR |
Mcgrath From Clune (IRE) 9yo · 10-10 · tp · Unseated rider |
Conor O'Farrell Tom Gretton | — | 22/1 | 79 |
Non-runner: Grain Trade (travel problems)
Taunton 3:05 returns
3:05 Taunton result: FAQs
Who won the 3:05 at Taunton on Thursday 11 December 2025?
Chief O'hara, ridden by Robert Dunne and trained by Matt Sheppard, at a starting price of 11/8.
Did the favourite win?
Yes. Chief O'hara won as the 11/8 favourite.
What was the winning time?
4m 48.04s over 2m2f40y on good ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Grain Trade (travel problems). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
