Taras Halls (IRE)
8yo
Sex: gelding
Sire: Yeats (IRE)
Dam: Brixen (IRE)
Dam's Sire: Heron Island (IRE)
Breeder: Tom Ford
Trainer 14 days:
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14 Feb 2026
QED Scaffolding Ltd Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Time 5:18.17
J Callum Bewley, T Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith
5yo+, 20f- Class 3, Pos 4/11, Dist 2m4f, Wgt 11-0, SP 18/1, OR 121, TS –, RPR – Prominent - mistake 4 out - weakened before last(op 14/1) -
20 Jan 2026
Kube - Leicester's Premier Events Venue Handicap Chase (Challenger Staying Chase Series Qual') (GBB)
Time -
J Danny McMenamin, T Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith
5yo+, 22.5f- Class 3, Pos PU/7, Dist 2m6½f, Wgt 11-9, SP 100/30, OR 122, TS –, RPR – Didn't always jump with fluency - in rear - weakened and pulled up before 3 out (usual 4 out)(op 4/1) -
30 Dec 2025
Betfred 'The Classic Bookmaker' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Time 5:6.10
J Callum Bewley, T Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith
4yo+, 20f- Class 3, Pos 2/6, Dist 2m4f, Wgt 11-5, SP 5/2, OR 118, TS –, RPR – Travelled strongly - raced in second - hit 1st - led narrowly 3 out - ridden and 2 lengths ahead when mistake last - soon headed - kept on towards finish(op 11/4 tchd 9/4 and 3/1) -
28 Nov 2025
Consort/DWF Christmas Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Time -
J Peter Kavanagh, T Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith
4yo+, 19f- Class 3, Pos PU/7, Dist 2m3f, Wgt 11-3, SP 5/1, OR 118, TS –, RPR – Didn't always jump with fluency - in touch with leaders - reminder 7th - pulled up quickly after 9th (jockey reported that gelding stopped quickly and he felt something was amiss; vet had nothing to reports post-race)(op 4/1) -
14 Nov 2025
Download The Racecourse App Raceday Ready Handicap Chase (Monet's Garden Series Qualifier) (GBB)
Time 5:10.83
J Danny McMenamin, T Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith
4yo+, 20f- Class 4, Pos 1/7, Dist 2m4f, Wgt 11-6, SP 15/8F, OR 112, TS –, RPR – Prominent - raced in second before 4th - pressed leader before 10th - disputed lead 4 out - nudged along when led before 2 out - reduced lead approaching last - comfortably (trainer said - regarding the apparent improvement in form - that gelding benefitted from the first-time application of blinkers)(op 9/4 tchd 7/4) -
31 Oct 2025
Weatherbys & Birdie Calendars Handicap Hurdle
Time -
J Gavin Sheehan, T Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith
3yo+, 20f- Class 4, Pos PU/11, Dist 2m4f, Wgt 12-0, SP 7/1, OR 115, TS –, RPR – Towards rear - ridden briefly 3rd - reminder before 5th - headway before 3 out - weakening when not fluent 2 out - pulled up before last(op 15/2 tchd 5/1) -
12 Feb 2025
Watch Racing TV In Stunning HD Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Time -
J Peter Kavanagh, T Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith
5yo+, 19.5f- Class 3, Pos PU/8, Dist 2m3½f, Wgt 10-11, SP 5/1, OR 117, TS –, RPR – Pushed along briefly soon after start - in touch with leaders when reminders 1st - prominent but cajoled along 3rd - bad mistake 4th - mistake 5th - reminders and lost position 6th - eased and pulled up before 8th(tchd 11/2) -
18 Jan 2025
Sky Bet Build A Bet Handicap Chase (Go North Monet's Garden Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)
Time 5:20.11
J Peter Kavanagh, T Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith
5yo+, 20f- Class 4, Pos 6/7, Dist 2m4f, Wgt 11-10, SP 9/2, OR 118, TS 81, RPR 95 Prominent - slightly hampered 2nd - not fluent 7th - pushed along after 9th - not fluent and weakened 3 out (jockey said gelding weakened quickly from 3rd last fence)(op 4/1 tchd 5/1) -
31 Dec 2024
Quinnbet Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Time 5:19.68
J Peter Kavanagh, T Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith
4yo+, 20f- Class 4, Pos 1/9, Dist 2m4f, Wgt 10-13, SP 3/1J, OR 108, TS 110, RPR 122 Didn't always jump with fluency - in touch with leaders - steady headway after 9th - led just after 2 out (usual 3 out) - soon ridden and hung right - went clear approaching last - kept on well(tchd 10/3) -
20 Dec 2024
Willis Cooper Chartered Accountants Handicap Chase
Time 5:25.05
J Peter Kavanagh, T Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith
4yo+, 20f- Class 4, Pos 2/8, Dist 2m4f, Wgt 11-1, SP 4/1, OR 110, TS 98, RPR 115 Prominent - went second after 3 out (usual 4 out) - outpaced 2 out (usual 3 out) - slow jump last - no impression run-in(op 11/2) -
01 Dec 2024
Myles Turns 30 Novices' Chase (GBB Race)
Time 4:15.09
J Gavin Sheehan, T Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith
4yo+, 16f- Class 3, Pos 4/7, Dist 2m, Wgt 11-4, SP 25/1, OR 113, TS 93, RPR 112 Didn't always jump with fluency - in rear - headway on outer 3 out - weakened run-in(op 50/1) -
15 Oct 2024
Book Boxing Day Hospitality Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
Time 5:31.50
J Harry Cobden, T Sue Smith
4yo+, 20.5f- Class 4, Pos 5/6, Dist 2m4½f, Wgt 11-0, SP 15/8F, OR 113, TS 31, RPR 91 Prominent - lost ground but in touch with leaders after 3rd - not fluent 3 out - soon outpaced - weakened before 2 out(op 6/4 tchd 11/10) -
19 Apr 2024
Get Home Safe With Thistle Cabs Handicap Hurdle
Time 6:27.83
J Nick Scholfield, T Sue Smith
4yo+, 24.5f- Class 3, Pos 10/16, Dist 3m½f, Wgt 11-4, SP 28/1, OR 115, TS 66, RPR 99 Prominent - lost third 3 out - weakening when not fluent 2 out (vet said gelding lost his left-hind shoe) -
31 Mar 2024
Peter Plan Flying Saturday 6th July! Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
Time 5:14.21
J Nick Scholfield, T Sue Smith
4yo+, 20.5f- Class 4, Pos 2/7, Dist 2m4½f, Wgt 11-7, SP 15/8F, OR 116, TS 88, RPR 106 Disputed lead early - went clear with winner after 3rd - not fluent 5th - chased clear leader 6th - pushed along but rallied after 3 out - weakened from 2 out(tchd 9/5 and tchd 9/4) -
09 Mar 2024
European Breeders' Fund Betfair 'National Hunt' Novices' Handicap Hurdle Final (Premier H'cap) (GBB)
Time 5:15.25
J Henry Brooke, T Sue Smith
4-7yo, 20f- Class 1, Pos 10/17, Dist 2m4f, Wgt 11-4, SP 16/1, OR 117, TS 93, RPR 102 Always behind -
28 Jan 2024
SBK EBF 'National Hunt' Maiden Hurdle (Qualifier) (GBB Race)
Time 4:45.86
J Henry Brooke, T Sue Smith
4-7yo, 19.5f- Class 3, Pos 2/11, Dist 2m3½f, Wgt 11-10, SP 14/1, OR 113, TS 101, RPR 115 Midfield on inner - headway when bit short of room 3 out - outpaced 2 out - ran on from last - no chance with winner but went second towards finish(tchd 16/1) -
06 Jan 2024
QuinnBet Best Odds Guaranteed Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
Time 5:21.55
J Nick Scholfield, T Sue Smith
5yo+, 20.5f- Class 4, Pos 2/10, Dist 2m4½f, Wgt 11-0, SP 8/1, OR –, TS 78, RPR 115 Midfield on outer - steady headway halfway - joined winner before 3 out - lost ground after 2 out - no chance with winner when edged right run-in -
26 Dec 2023
North Lincs Components Ltd Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
Time 4:15.31
J Nick Scholfield, T Sue Smith
4yo+, 16.5f- Class 4, Pos 7/8, Dist 2m½f, Wgt 11-0, SP 4/1, OR –, TS 43, RPR 69 Towards rear - struggling from 3 out - never on terms(op 11/2) -
29 Nov 2023
Watch Race Replay At Racing TV Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
Time -
J Daryl Jacob, T Sue Smith
4yo+, 16f- Class 4, Pos F/5, Dist 2m, Wgt 11-0, SP 4/1, OR –, TS –, RPR – Took keen hold - in touch with leaders - fell 3rd(op 7/2 tchd 10/3) -
15 Apr 2023
Weatherbys nhstallions.co.uk Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Grade 2) (GBB Race)
Time 4:24.13
J Bryony Frost, T Lucy Wadham
4-6yo, 17f- Class 1, Pos 17/20, Dist 2m1f, Wgt 11-6, SP 80/1, OR –, TS –, RPR 23 Prominent on inner - lost position over 2f out - soon beaten and eased (jockey said gelding stopped quickly; vet said a post-race examination failed to reveal any abnormalities)(tchd 100/1) -
05 Mar 2023
Get The Best Odds At Oddschecker Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)
Time 3:52.27
J Bryony Frost, T Lucy Wadham
4-6yo, 16f- Class 5, Pos 2/10, Dist 2m, Wgt 11-12, SP 18/5, OR –, TS 97, RPR 110 In touch with leaders - led going easily over 3f out - pushed along over 2f out - ridden over 1f out - headed inside final 110yds - soon outpaced and held(op 10/3 tchd 3/1) -
13 Jan 2023
Weatherbys Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide 'Newcomers' National Hunt Flat Race (GBB Race)
Time 3:57.75
J Bryony Frost, T Lucy Wadham
4-6yo, 16f- Class 5, Pos 1/10, Dist 2m, Wgt 11-8, SP 9/1, OR –, TS 65, RPR 107 In touch with leaders - led 3f out - pushed along 2f out - kept on well inside final furlong - just did enough(op 11/1)
