Result · Taunton · Thursday 12 February 2026
1:05 Taunton result: A King Of Magic wins the Happy Birthday David Griffin Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
A King Of Magic won the 1:05 at Taunton on Thursday 12 February 2026, beating Way Of Stars by ¼ length. Ridden by Freddie Keighley for trainer Paul Nicholls, the five-year-old was sent off at 9/2 and covered the 2m104y on heavy ground in 4m 19.35s. Babyken was a further ¾ length back in third at 10/3. Marhaba Prince (unsuitable ground) was a non-runner.
1:05 Taunton full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A King Of Magic (FR) 5yo · 11-0 · t · claim 7lb |
Freddie Keighley Paul Nicholls | — | 9/2 | — |
| 2 |
Way Of Stars (IRE) 4yo · 10-9 · h |
Jack Tudor David Pipe | ¼ l | 11/2 | — |
| 3 |
Babyken (FR) 4yo · 10-9 · t |
Harry Cobden Paul Nicholls | ¾ l | 10/3 | — |
| 4 |
Western Cross (IRE) 5yo · 11-7 |
Sean Houlihan Philip Hobbs & Johnson White | 22 l | 6/4FAV | — |
| 5 |
Louis Des Landes (FR) 5yo · 11-7 |
Brendan Powell Joe Tizzard | 3¾ l | 150/1 | — |
| 6 |
Deauville Lady (GB) 5yo · 11-0 |
James Davies Nigel Hawke | 9½ l | 150/1 | — |
| 7 |
Circle Of Secrets (FR) 4yo · 10-4 · claim 5lb |
Tom Broughton Fergal O'Brien | 22 l | 4/1 | — |
| 8 |
Corner Forward (IRE) 5yo · 11-7 |
Richie McLernon Anthony Honeyball | 13 l | 200/1 | — |
| 9 |
Follow The Plan (GB) 5yo · 10-7 · claim 7lb |
Rian Corcoran David Pipe | 2¼ l | 100/1 | — |
Non-runner: Marhaba Prince (unsuitable ground)
Taunton 1:05 returns
1:05 Taunton result: FAQs
Who won the 1:05 at Taunton on Thursday 12 February 2026?
A King Of Magic, ridden by Freddie Keighley and trained by Paul Nicholls, at a starting price of 9/2.
Did the favourite win?
No. Western Cross, the 6/4 favourite, finished fourth, 23 lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
4m 19.35s over 2m104y on heavy ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Marhaba Prince (unsuitable ground). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
