UK Horse Racing Tips: Taunton

IZZY'S GREY went close to getting off the mark on her handicap debut when runner-up at Hereford in October and the step up to 3m is likely to yield further improvement. Top Cloud ran with credit when third at Huntingdon earlier in the month and the six-year-old warrants plenty of respect, while others to consider include Stiletto and Let's Go Amigo.
Prediction : 1st Izzys Grey 2nd Top Cloud 3rd Stiletto

This is the last opportunity for MATTERHORN to run in novice company, having won here over further in March, and the five-year-old, who returned with a fluent success over C&D a fortnight ago, is likely to be too strong for the opposition. Go To War was about to challenge when unseating his rider three out at Exeter and may prove the chief threat with a clear round. Ballee shaped with promise when third at Wincanton and is entitled to progress from that display.
Prediction : 1st Matterhorn 2nd Go To War 3rd Ballee

WALKINTHEWOODS nearly made the ideal start to life over fences when just denied by a neck at Ffos Las last week and the six-year-old, who is 3lb well-in on this occasion, boasts strong credentials in his bid to go one better. Proper Twelve's second at Plumpton earlier in the month gives him every chance of a decent showing, while stepping back up in trip is likely to benefit Hardy Boy.
Prediction : 1st Walkinthewoods 2nd Proper Twelve 3rd Hardy Boy

Will Carver was last seen finishing third at Kempton in February when returning from a long absence and he could have a say off a 3lb lower rating. However, the one to side with is FOREVER WILLIAM, who has match fitness on his side after striking by a half-length at Plumpton earlier in the month and he only has a 3lb higher mark to contend with. The five-year-old has proven to be competitive off this rating previously and he could prove hard to beat. Afadil is another to consider in first-time cheekpieces.
Prediction : 1st Forever William 2nd Will Carver 3rd Afadil

ABINGWORTH was miles clear of the third when failing to lower the colours of warm favourite Regarde at Huntingdon earlier in the month, but that was an encouraging effort on only his second chase start. The five-year-old could prove difficult to stop in this contest off only a 2lb higher mark. The main threats come from last-time-out winner Famoso, who struck by half a length at Ludlow, and My Rockstar.
Prediction : 1st Abingworth 2nd Famoso 3rd My Rockstar

Although SAILED AWAY was foiled in his bid to make his handicap bow at Fakenham a winning one, there was plenty of encouragement to be taken from that runner-up effort and compensation could await off only 1lb higher. Imperial Measure cannot be taken lightly given how well the form of his recent Exeter third has worked out. Gyllen may offer some value as an each-way alternative.
Prediction : 1st Sailed Away 2nd Imperial Measure 3rd Gyllen

Karakoram has been slowly returning to form if his recent third-placed finish over 2m7f at Exeter is anything to go by, and this dual course winner must enter calculations. However, EDE'IFFS ROCK boasts a lightly-raced profile and she is fancied to go one place better than her runner-up effort at Plumpton. Bill Turner's mare races off the same mark and another bold bid is anticipated. Sawpit Sienna is also of interest.
Prediction : 1st Edeiffs Rock 2nd Karakoram 3rd Sawpit Sienna