Result · Taunton · Thursday 9 April 2026
3:40 Taunton result: Miracles Do Happen wins the Tony & Carole Stocker Anniversary Surprise Mares' Handicap Hurdle
Miracles Do Happen won the 3:40 at Taunton on Thursday 9 April 2026, beating Just A Heartbeat by 1½ lengths. Ridden by Stan Sheppard for trainer Tom Lacey, the five-year-old was sent off at 5/1 and covered the 2m104y on good ground in 4m 11.02s. Little Venice was a further ¼ length back in third at 10/3. Non-finishers: Aquifolia (brought down), Bluenose Belle (fell). Dance Havana (self certificate) was a non-runner.
3:40 Taunton full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Miracles Do Happen (GB) 5yo · 11-12 · ht |
Stan Sheppard Tom Lacey | — | 5/1 | 94 |
| 2 |
Just A Heartbeat (GB) 7yo · 11-7 · ht · claim 7lb |
Ciaran O'Shea Harry Fry | 1½ l | 5/1 | 96 |
| 3 |
Little Venice (GB) 5yo · 11-9 · ht |
Conor O'Farrell Neil Mulholland | ¼ l | 10/3FAV | 91 |
| 4 |
Ask Peter (FR) 7yo · 10-7 · t · claim 10lb |
James Robottom Anthony Honeyball | 18 l | 7/2 | 85 |
| 5 |
For Love Of Beauty (GB) 5yo · 10-8 · t |
James Davies Noel Williams | 14 l | 33/1 | 76 |
| 6 |
Night Burlesque (GB) 5yo · 11-2 · ht |
Toby Wynne Mel Rowley | 9½ l | 18/1 | 84 |
| BD |
Aquifolia (GB) 5yo · 10-11 · h · claim 7lb · Brought down |
Harriet Tucker Neil Mulholland | — | 11/2 | 86 |
| F |
Bluenose Belle (USA) 8yo · 11-1 · claim 3lb · Fell |
Finn Lambert Richard Phillips | — | 13/2 | 86 |
Non-runner: Dance Havana (self certificate)
Taunton 3:40 returns
3:40 Taunton result: FAQs
Who won the 3:40 at Taunton on Thursday 9 April 2026?
Miracles Do Happen, ridden by Stan Sheppard and trained by Tom Lacey, at a starting price of 5/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Little Venice, the 10/3 favourite, finished third, 1¾ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
4m 11.02s over 2m104y on good ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Dance Havana (self certificate). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
