UK Horse Racing Tips: Taunton

CARRIGDOUN BOY couldn't get competitive on his handicap debut at Fakenham but he is better than that, going on what he had shown in previous contests at Kempton and Cheltenham behind some smart types. This is a winnable contest and he may have too much for Farnoge, who cost 125,000 pounds after finishing second in an Irish point and is a half-brother to Cheltenham Festival winner Hawk High. Gladiatus and Spago can also have a say in proceedings.
Prediction : 1st Carrigdoun Boy 2nd Farnoge 3rd Spago

COLONIAL EMPIRE is in the form of his life at present and judging by the manner of his Ffos Las victory last month, a 10lb rise may be not enough to prevent him from landing the hat-trick, with the form of that race having been franked since. Inedit Star could be dangerous on his handicap debut, while the same can be said of Fontwell winner Jilaijone. Completing the shortlist are the likes of John Betjeman, Mr Freedom and Tibbie Dunbar.
Prediction : 1st Colonial Empire 2nd Inedit Star 3rd Jilaijone

LOVE ACTUALLY showed enough pace over further here last time out to suggest that the drop in trip should not be an inconvenience on just her second run in this sphere. The course specialist will need to prove herself on soft ground but if doing so, she looks like the one to beat. Lady Kk has hit the crossbar on her last couple of starts at Exeter, with Victorias Peak another to consider on her return to chasing.
Prediction : 1st Love Actually 2nd Lady Kk 3rd Victorias Peak

TAKE ALL is an intriguing runner on his stable debut for Irish trainer Shark Hanlon and may be worth chancing now returned to what looks a more suitable distance. Vision Des Flos also reverts to the smaller obstacles and should remain competitive after performing with credit in defeat over fences of late. The Joe Tizzard inmate could prove the chief threat, ahead of Oscars Moonshine, who is now only 2lb higher than for his last win.
Prediction : 1st Take All 2nd Vision Des Flos 3rd Oscars Moonshine

FRODON has proved a grand servant to all involved over the years and this looks a golden opportunity for the popular veteran to gain a fantastic 20th success under Rules. The conditions of this race suit the Paul Nicholls inmate favourably and he should take all the beating. Quick Wave failed to justify favouritism when pulling up in the Welsh National last month, but it's too soon to be writing the mare off. Cape Gentleman is another threat now returned to chasing.
Prediction : 1st Frodon 2nd Quick Wave 3rd Cape Gentleman

Fame And Fun merits the utmost respect having got off the mark on his handicap bow over C&D a few weeks ago. That said, he is 6lb higher now and preference is for DRASH ON RUBY, who put in an encouraging effort on her seasonal return here last month. That was her first start since a wind operation and the seven-year-old may have more improvement left to come. Kenny George was narrowly denied at Fontwell on Boxing Day and is the clear pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Drash On Ruby 2nd Fame And Fun 3rd Kenny George

LARCHMONT LASS displayed plenty of promise when finishing third on her debut at Ascot in November and the daughter of Walk In The Park could be hard to beat with the benefit of that experience. Armathia is another with valid form claims having made the frame on her racecourse bow at Wincanton, while winning pointer Casa No Mento and Bushtucker Park are Rules newcomers to note.
Prediction : 1st Larchmont Lass 2nd Armathia 3rd Bushtucker Park