Result · Taunton · Thursday 26 February 2026
2:16 Taunton result: Gorcombe And Wise wins the St Austell Brewery Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle
Gorcombe And Wise won the 2:16 at Taunton on Thursday 26 February 2026, beating the 5/6 favourite Cooler Than Me by 5½ lengths. Ridden by Harry Kimber for trainer Robert Walford, the six-year-old was sent off at 11/2 and covered the 2m3f1y on good to soft ground in 4m 57.73s. Man Oh Man was a further 2¾ lengths back in third at 7/1. Non-finishers: All Night Parking (pulled up), Bowmans Dream (pulled up), Marhaba Million (pulled up), Diamond Days (pulled up). Harksman (self certificate, blood analysis not normal), Joker Jack (withdrawn; vet's advice) were non-runners.
2:16 Taunton full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Gorcombe And Wise (GB) 6yo · 10-6 |
Harry Kimber Robert Walford | — | 11/2 | 75 |
| 2 |
Cooler Than Me (GB) 8yo · 11-4 · p · claim 5lb |
Fern O'Brien Fergal O'Brien | 5½ l | 5/6FAV | 92 |
| 3 |
Man Oh Man (IRE) 7yo · 10-12 |
Bryan Carver D Summersby | 2¾ l | 7/1 | 81 |
| 4 |
Pillar The Poet (IRE) 6yo · 11-5 · claim 7lb |
Rian Corcoran I Chanin | 13 l | 16/1 | 95 |
| 5 |
Talap (GB) 9yo · 10-5 · p |
Jack Tudor Gordon Edwards | 14 l | 9/1 | 74 |
| PU |
All Night Parking (IRE) 8yo · 11-12 · t · Pulled up |
Sean Houlihan Carroll Gray | — | 125/1 | 95 |
| PU |
Bowmans Dream (GB) 10yo · 10-5 · Pulled up |
James Davies Carroll Gray | — | 250/1 | 68 |
| PU |
Marhaba Million (IRE) 5yo · 11-7 · t · claim 5lb · Pulled up |
Paddy Hanlon Syd Hosie | — | 40/1 | 95 |
| PU |
Diamond Days (IRE) 6yo · 11-5 · p · Pulled up |
Brendan Powell Joe Tizzard | — | 9/2 | 88 |
Non-runners: Harksman (self certificate, blood analysis not normal), Joker Jack (withdrawn; vet's advice)
Taunton 2:16 returns
2:16 Taunton result: FAQs
Who won the 2:16 at Taunton on Thursday 26 February 2026?
Gorcombe And Wise, ridden by Harry Kimber and trained by Robert Walford, at a starting price of 11/2.
Did the favourite win?
No. Cooler Than Me, the 5/6 favourite, finished second, 5½ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
4m 57.73s over 2m3f1y on good to soft ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Harksman (self certificate, blood analysis not normal), Joker Jack (withdrawn; vet's advice). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
