UK Horse Racing Tips: Taunton

In a fairly open contest, only a tentative vote can go to SONNEMOSER. A runner-up to the Dan Skelton-trained William Of York on both of his handicap starts, Dr Richard Newland's charge is fancied to gain some overdue compensation and get off the mark. The consistent Just Loose Change appeals as a likely contender, along with Fame And Fun, for all that he must shoulder a 7lb penalty for his recent Wincanton triumph.
Prediction : 1st Sonnemoser 2nd Just Loose Change 3rd Fame And Fun

Beaten twice as an odds-on favourite this year, it would be no surprise were punters to err on the side of caution with VICKI VALE. However, the form of the races in question reads well, so Dan Skelton's mare, who sets the standard with an official rating of 119, ought to be difficult to stop. Parikarma lost nothing in defeat when finishing second under a penalty at Lingfield 66 days ago, and she appeals as the main danger. Sniper Point can chase them home.
Prediction : 1st Vicki Vale 2nd Parikarma 3rd Sniper Point

PHOENIX RISEN came well clear of his rivals when romping to a C&D victory two weeks ago, and a subsequent 10lb rise in the handicap might not prevent Jeremy Scott's charge from following up. Universal Secret arrives in search of a hat-trick having notched up a brace of successes at Wincanton recently and he merits respect, along with Coolnaugh Haze, who finished a good second at Huntingdon last time.
Prediction : 1st Phoenix Risen 2nd Universal Secret 3rd Coolnaugh Haze

HEY FRANKIE had quite a successful summer campaign over hurdles last year without winning and she returns from a 116-day break boasting strong claims in this. A mark of 88 looks feasible and she is narrowly preferred to 13-race maiden Milanese Rose and Ma Belle Noire, who is of serious interest stepped up in trip. Completing the shortlist are the likes of Gaia Vallis and Makety.
Prediction : 1st Hey Frankie 2nd Ma Belle Noire 3rd Milanese Rose

LOUNGE LIZARD could not have been more impressive from the front at Catterick last time out and a 9lb rise could underestimate Henry Daly's charge as he looks to follow up. A winner of his last two starts over C&D, Imperial Joe can give him plenty to think about, along with the hat-trick seeking Aviewtosea. C&D winner Haldon Hill must enter calculations as well.
Prediction : 1st Lounge Lizard 2nd Imperial Joe 3rd Aviewtosea

Denied by the narrowest of margins on his last two starts in this sphere, HARD FROST can gain compensation with the step up in trip expected to suit. The consistent Dindin is a major contender on what he's shown in recent starts, while Lady Wilberry is bound to improve on her chase debut effort at Wincanton last month when she was sent off favourite.
Prediction : 1st Hard Frost 2nd Dindin 3rd Lady Wilberry