UK Horse Racing Tips: Taunton

TIME TO DAZZLE had little difficulty in dispatching a subsequent winner when opening his account at Fontwell last month. An 8lb rise in the ratings for Gary Moore's charge looks far from insurmountable and he's taken to double his tally. The biggest threat could emerge from likely front-runner No No Tonic, who races off the same mark as her C&D third in November. Asian Spice and Halligator could also play a prominent role if performing to their best.
Prediction : 1st Time To Dazzle 2nd No No Tonic 3rd Asian Spice

RYAN'S ROCKET almost sprang a surprise when a close-up second over track and trip in December. There was plenty of encouragement to be taken from that hurdles bow and the Fergal O'Brien-trained inmate should land the spoils if running to a similar level. Penalised maiden hurdle scorer Diamond Dice must concede 7lb to the selection, but the five-year-old is feared most, ahead of Rules debutant Skin Full, who finished second in his sole point-to-point outing.
Prediction : 1st Ryans Rocket 2nd Diamond Dice 3rd Skin Full

TUSCAN ROSE has been steadily improving since entering handicaps, as evidenced by her latest third-placed effort at Southwell. This step up to three miles looks sure to suit the daughter of Milan and a breakthrough success could be imminent. Fortune Forever is another potential improver now faced with a stiffer test of stamina and the six-year-old isn't taken lightly, while a 105-day layoff should have freshened up Giulietta, who likely has better days ahead.
Prediction : 1st Tuscan Rose 2nd Fortune Forever 3rd Giulietta

Four of the seven contenders in this contest are last-time-out winners, with slight preference for LOUP DE MAULDE, who recorded a seven-length victory at Huntingdon. Robbie Llewellyn's seven-year-old hadn't been seen in this sphere since June 2022 prior to that success and he is taken to go in again, despite having to shoulder a 7lb penalty. No No Maestro was victorious by a similar margin to the selection over 3m2f at Uttoxeter when last seen in June last year and he could have a say off a 4lb higher mark. Moytier takes a step up in trip and he isn't out of it either.
Prediction : 1st Loup De Maulde 2nd No No Maestro 3rd Moytier

Hara Kiri successfully completed the double when winning by the smallest of margins in a class 5 event at Ludlow last month, but this requires a big step up off 3lb higher. Therefore, CELTIC ART looks the way to go as the seven-year-old was beaten four lengths into third in this grade over C&D last time and he only has a 1lb higher mark to contend with. It would be no surprise to see him get his head back in front, while Amelia's Dance will be looking to better her second-placed finishes on each of her last three starts.
Prediction : 1st Celtic Art 2nd Amelias Dance 3rd Hara Kiri

COOLEENYMORE has been performing with credit in defeat over hurdles of late and she makes plenty of appeal on her chasing debut. Robert Walford's mare boasts a pointing background and this looks a suitable opportunity for the eight-year-old to get off the mark. A case can also be made for Come On Du Berlais, who should have learnt plenty from her third-placed fencing bow at Ludlow last month. Our Nel and Lady Pacifico also have the ability to figure in the finish.
Prediction : 1st Cooleenymore 2nd Come On Du Berlais 3rd Our Nel

Oakley's Way posted a solid third on his debut at Wincanton in December and Anthony Honeyball's charge sets a fair standard to aim at. However, 65,000-euro newcomer BRIDIE'S BEAU is the first foal out of Grade 2 hurdle winner Jessber's Dream and he could have too much class for these rivals. I Play County has offered enough in two appearances under Rules to suggest that he can play a hand in the finish as well.
Prediction : 1st Bridies Beau 2nd Oakleys Way 3rd I Play County