Result · Taunton · Tuesday 3 February 2026

1:40 Taunton result: Talk To The Man wins the Racing To School Celebrates 25 Years Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 1)

Class 42m3f1y hurdleGoing Heavy8 ranTime 4m 53.23sWinner's prize £5,446
Talk To The Man silks
Winner

Talk To The Man (IRE)

6yo gelding · 11-2
Jockey Harry Cobden · Trainer Paul Nicholls
Owner Mrs Johnny De La Hey · By Walk In The Park (IRE) out of Windermere Sky (IRE)

11/4Starting price

Talk To The Man won the 1:40 at Taunton on Tuesday 3 February 2026, beating the 10/11 favourite Kings Champion by 5½ lengths. Ridden by Harry Cobden for trainer Paul Nicholls, the six-year-old was sent off at 11/4 and covered the 2m3f1y on heavy ground in 4m 53.23s. Marhaba Million was a further 58 lengths back in third at 150/1. Bye Bye Salam (self certificate) was a non-runner.

1:40 Taunton full result: finishing order and SPs

PosHorseJockey / trainerBtnSPOR
1
Talk To The Man silks
 Harry Cobden Paul Nicholls — 11/4 —
2
Kings Champion silks
Kings Champion (FR) 6yo · 11-9
 Sean Bowen Olly Murphy 5½ l 10/11FAV 124
3
Marhaba Million silks
Marhaba Million (IRE) 5yo · 11-2 · t
 Rex Dingle Syd Hosie 58 l 150/1 —
4
Crest Of Stars silks
Crest Of Stars (IRE) 5yo · 11-9 · t
 Sam Twiston-Davies Anthony Honeyball 2½ l 7/2 114
5
Angel Wave silks
Angel Wave (GB) 5yo · 11-2
 Dylan Johnston Sam Thomas ½ l 11/2 —
6
Like A Dancer silks
Like A Dancer (IRE) 5yo · 11-2
 Conor Ring Evan Williams 22 l 200/1 —
7
Kings Order silks
Kings Order (IRE) 5yo · 11-2
 Ben Jones Evan Williams 2 l 100/1 —
8
Hannibal Bogan silks
Hannibal Bogan (GB) 8yo · 11-2
 Charlie Deutsch Jimmy Frost 13 l 150/1 —

Non-runner: Bye Bye Salam (self certificate)

Taunton 1:40 returns

Tote win£3.75Per £1 stake
Tote place£1.10 £1.10 £22.90Per £1 stake
Exacta£6.201st and 2nd in order
CSF£6.32Computer straight forecast
Trifecta£254.201st, 2nd and 3rd in order

1:40 Taunton result: FAQs

Who won the 1:40 at Taunton on Tuesday 3 February 2026?

Talk To The Man, ridden by Harry Cobden and trained by Paul Nicholls, at a starting price of 11/4.

Did the favourite win?

No. Kings Champion, the 10/11 favourite, finished second, 5½ lengths behind the winner.

What was the winning time?

4m 53.23s over 2m3f1y on heavy ground.

Were there any non-runners?

Yes: Bye Bye Salam (self certificate). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.

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