UK Horse Racing Tips: Taunton

Jina is entitled to build on her third-placed effort at Newbury and would be dangerous to dismiss for powerful connections, but it could be worth taking a chance on GRUMPY ROSIE on her hurdling bow. Although she finished a very remote second behind Wrappedupinmay on her racecourse debut at Exeter, she is entitled to come on for that run and there could well be more in her locker. Georgi Girl adds further spice to the mix.
Prediction : 1st Grumpy Rosie 2nd Jina 3rd Georgi Girl

Although Dancingontheedge came to grief when sent off favourite over C&D last month, she should not be dismissed lightly for the champion trainer, but preference is still for JUST GO FOR IT. Mitchell Hunt's mare finished second but was subsequently promoted to first at Wincanton on her most recent run, and a 3lb raised mark may not stop her securing a double given she has been eased slightly in class. Secret Secret is another to bear in mind.
Prediction : 1st Just Go For It 2nd Dancingontheedge 3rd Secret Secret

This could go the way of MARDOOF, who kept on well for a pleasing second, beaten just half a length, at Plumpton last month. He continues to edge closer to the winner's enclosure and today may well be his day. Ballyrashane has shown plenty in point-to-point contests to suggest he can go well on his Rules debut. High Game Royal completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Mardoof 2nd Ballyrashane 3rd High Game Royal

GOLDEN SOVEREIGN has returned from a lengthy absence in excellent shape and his two efforts at Wincanton have suggested that going up in trip could bring out the best in him. The Philip Hobbs-trained nine-year-old remains on a workable mark and he is preferred to Frenchy Du Large, who bounced back to form with a strong effort for third here. Premiumaccess, Bangers And Cash and Premier D'troice cannot be ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Golden Sovereign 2nd Frenchy Du Large 3rd Bangers And Cash

KILLALOAN could not have won any easier over C&D last time out and a mark of 112 could underestimate him on his handicap debut. Formerly with Johnny Murtagh on the level, the son of Fastnet Rock should have too much for Book of Secrets, who has shaped with promise on each of his three starts in this sphere. Western General could be a different proposition on better ground, while Hereford scorer Tying The Knot is better than he showed at Wetherby.
Prediction : 1st Killaloan 2nd Book of Secrets 3rd Western General

DOYANNIE got the better of a well-treated rival when winning at Plumpton two weeks ago and Anthony Honeyball's mare, who remains unexposed over the larger obstacles, could have more to offer, despite a 9lb rise in the handicap. Rooster Cogburn was perhaps stretched by 2m4f at Huntingdon but ought be a more potent force down in trip. Estate Italiana struck at Ludlow on his latest outing and rounds out the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Doyannie 2nd Rooster Cogburn 3rd Estate Italiana

A wide-open handicap to round off proceedings, in which only a tentative vote can go to LOOP HEAD. The Evan Williams-trained five-year-old was no match for an impressive winner when filling the runner-up spot here last month but, upped in trip for his handicap bow, improvement could be on the cards. Ingennio is fancied to mount a stern challenge, while Privatory is well treated judged on past exploits. Others to note include Play By The Rules and Show On The Road.
Prediction : 1st Loop Head 2nd Ingennio 3rd Privatory