Result · Taunton · Wednesday 22 April 2026
7:30 Taunton result: Modern Style wins the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle
Favourite Modern Style won the 7:30 at Taunton on Wednesday 22 April 2026, beating Lake Tiberias by 4¾ lengths. Ridden by James Best for trainer Nigel Hawke, the four-year-old was sent off at 2/5 and covered the 2m3f1y on good ground in 4m 33.11s. Peace In The Park was a further 4 lengths back in third at 18/1. Tobi Kanobee (self certificate, temperature) were non-runners.
7:30 Taunton full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Modern Style (GB) 4yo · 10-13 |
James Best Nigel Hawke | — | 2/5FAV | 84 |
| 2 |
Lake Tiberias (IRE) 6yo · 11-12 |
Paul O'Brien Harry Derham | 4¾ l | 7/2 | 94 |
| 3 |
Peace In The Park (FR) 6yo · 11-7 |
Tristan Durrell D J Jeffreys | 4 l | 18/1 | 89 |
| 4 |
Athena's Dream (GB) 4yo · 9-13 · b · claim 7lb |
Miss Megan Bevan Harriet Dickin | 7 l | 22/1 | 84 |
| 5 |
Forest Hills (IRE) 5yo · 10-10 · t |
Ciaran Gethings Carroll Gray | 1½ l | 50/1 | 78 |
| 6 |
No Mean Feat (IRE) 7yo · 10-10 |
James Davies Simon Hodgson | 10 l | 16/1 | 78 |
| 7 |
Ritaan (IRE) 4yo · 9-12 · claim 7lb |
Mr Harry Brown Georgina Nicholls | ¼ l | 25/1 | 81 |
| 8 |
Future Times (FR) 6yo · 9-12 · claim 7lb |
Mr Jack Stenhouse Gordon Edwards | 1 l | 25/1 | 70 |
| 9 |
Joker Jack (IRE) 7yo · 10-5 · tp |
Lorcan Murtagh Claire Hitch | 15 l | 100/1 | 68 |
| 10 |
Galactic Princess (GB) 5yo · 10-3 · tp · claim 5lb |
Robbie David Daisy Hitchins | ¾ l | 20/1 | 76 |
Non-runners: Tobi Kanobee (self certificate, temperature)
Taunton 7:30 returns
7:30 Taunton result: FAQs
Who won the 7:30 at Taunton on Wednesday 22 April 2026?
Modern Style, ridden by James Best and trained by Nigel Hawke, at a starting price of 2/5.
Did the favourite win?
Yes. Modern Style won as the 2/5 favourite.
What was the winning time?
4m 33.11s over 2m3f1y on good ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Tobi Kanobee (self certificate, temperature). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
