UK Horse Racing Tips: Taunton

Having shown a liking for this particular venue, Dancing Harry looks likely to go well, with his match-fitness topped up after a spin around Kempton on the Flat last month. Sedgefield winner Karloss is also noteworthy, but a chance is taken on previous point-to-point winner OMAHA WISH being able to build on the promise shown in two respectable efforts over timber since returning after wind surgery in October.
Prediction : 1st Omaha Wish 2nd Dancing Harry 3rd Karloss

INSIDE MAN found only subsequent Aintree winner Liari too good when denied by just less than a length at Wincanton in October. That form is head and shoulders above what the rest with previous experience have to offer and the Jane Williams-trained gelding is hard to oppose. Great Valley is feared most, with his second-placed finish at Kempton last month rated a respectable effort. Kingly Fighter appeals most of the newcomers.
Prediction : 1st Inside Man 2nd Great Valley 3rd Kingly Fighter

FIERCELY PROUD created a favourable impression when winning comfortably at Hereford last month and is a likely type to brush aside the mandatory 7lb penalty. Geezer Rockstar also impressed when landing a bumper here back in April and, given the second home in that race subsequently made a winning start over hurdles, Harry Fry's gelding enters calculations. Potential improvers Beny Nahar Road and Tregele are a couple of others to note.
Prediction : 1st Fiercely Proud 2nd Geezer Rockstar 3rd Beny Nahar Road

BALLEE was an emphatic winner over C&D a fortnight ago and he is expected to defy the penalty en route to further success. Larchmont Lass was far from disgraced in a Listed bumper at Cheltenham last month, having landed a similar event at Sandown in March, and she merits respect on the switch to hurdles. Others to note include Time Interval, Jackpot Cash and Baskerville.
Prediction : 1st Ballee 2nd Larchmont Lass 3rd Time Interval

Hardy Boy continues to run well in defeat and he is unlikely to be far away in the first-time visor, but a chance can be taken on GAME WINNER. A shuddering mistake put paid to his chances when sent over fences for the first time at Sandown, but he ought to have learnt plenty from that experience and should fare better dropped in class. Morfee heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Game Winner 2nd Hardy Boy 3rd Morfee

AMERICAN SNIPER mowed down his rivals in an open heat at Cheltenham last month, with David Pipe noting that his charge had benefitted from the application of a first-time tongue-tie (retained). The five-year-old is 6lb higher, but he'll be a tough nut to crack if arriving in a similar mood. Amelia's Dance appeals as a leading candidate following a brace of runner-up efforts, while Individualiste could also have a say.
Prediction : 1st American Sniper 2nd Amelias Dance 3rd Individualiste

HEROS won a shade cosily on his chase bow over C&D last month and the six-year-old is fancied to shrug off a 6lb rise in the ratings. Can You Call lost little in defeat when runner-up on his reappearance in a competitive handicap chase at Chepstow in October and may give the selection most to think about, ahead of Guy, who should appreciate the return to his last winning distance.
Prediction : 1st Heros 2nd Can You Call 3rd Guy

GYLLEN was most impressive when romping home over 2m3f here last month and Kayley Woollacott's gelding may be able to find enough improvement on the step up to 3m to defy a 13lb rise in the handicap. Dangers are aplenty, headed by the hat-trick seeking Mactavish, who should also improve for this extra yardage. Fellow last-time-out winners Wot You Wearing and Top Cloud are likely to make their presence felt too.
Prediction : 1st Gyllen 2nd Mactavish 3rd Wot You Wearing