Result · Taunton · Thursday 8 January 2026
2:00 Taunton result: Crest Of Stars wins the 3 February Sporting Clubs Day Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 2)
Favourite Crest Of Stars won the 2:00 at Taunton on Thursday 8 January 2026, beating Explode by 7½ lengths. Ridden by Sam Twiston-Davies for trainer Anthony Honeyball, the five-year-old was sent off at Evens and covered the 2m104y on good ground in 4m 12.57s. Monsun Climate was a further 17 lengths back in third at 5/1. Non-finishers: I'll Give It A Go (pulled up). Bee's Kiss (unsuitable ground), Pourquoi Pas Papa (unsuitable ground) were non-runners.
2:00 Taunton full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Crest Of Stars (IRE) 5yo · 11-8 · t |
Sam Twiston-Davies Anthony Honeyball | — | EvensFAV | — |
| 2 |
Explode (FR) 4yo · 10-9 |
Harry Cobden Faye Bramley | 7½ l | 13/8 | — |
| 3 |
Monsun Climate (IRE) 5yo · 11-8 |
Ciaran Gethings Alastair Ralph | 17 l | 5/1 | — |
| 4 |
Lydeard Girl (GB) 5yo · 11-1 |
Ben Godfrey Kayley Woollacott | 17 l | 9/1 | — |
| 5 |
Marhaba Million (IRE) 5yo · 11-8 · tp |
Harry Kimber Syd Hosie | 3 l | 200/1 | — |
| 6 |
Anthracite (GB) 5yo · 11-5 · claim 3lb |
Bradley Harris Neil Mulholland | 17 l | 80/1 | — |
| 7 |
Dino Moon (FR) 5yo · 11-8 |
Conor Ring Evan Williams | 15 l | 150/1 | — |
| PU |
I'll Give It A Go (GB) 4yo · 10-2 · Pulled up |
Robert Dunne Ian Williams | — | 80/1 | — |
Non-runners: Bee's Kiss (unsuitable ground), Pourquoi Pas Papa (unsuitable ground)
Taunton 2:00 returns
2:00 Taunton result: FAQs
Who won the 2:00 at Taunton on Thursday 8 January 2026?
Crest Of Stars, ridden by Sam Twiston-Davies and trained by Anthony Honeyball, at a starting price of Evens.
Did the favourite win?
Yes. Crest Of Stars won as the Evens favourite.
What was the winning time?
4m 12.57s over 2m104y on good ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Bee's Kiss (unsuitable ground), Pourquoi Pas Papa (unsuitable ground). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
