UK Horse Racing Tips: Taunton

Each of these have questions to answer, but better was clearly expected of CHAUFFEUR DRIVEN on his seasonal return at Ffos Las. Sent off the 3/1 favourite, David Pipe's charge was prominent for a long way before weakening approaching two from home. That will have blown the cobwebs away, though, and from 3lb lower with a tongue-tie and blinkers applied for the first time, he could step forward. Better is anticipated from Native Moon, who has changed stables since pulling up at Uttoxeter in May, while Honey Jack may be able to build on his recent Kempton performance.
Prediction : 1st Chauffeur Driven 2nd Native Moon 3rd Honey Jack

Dance And Glance landed a NH Flat race at Plumpton before justifying short odds at Southwell on his hurdling bow. He merits respect under the penalty, but the vote goes to JACKPOT DES BORDES. A bumper winner himself before finding the smart Celtic Dino too strong at Wincanton, he failed to fire on his jumping debut having lacked fluency. He should be sharper this time around, though, and it would come as no surprise were he to find considerable improvement. Saint Anapolino enters calculations, while Tripoli Flyer is scheduled to appear at Market Rasen on Wednesday but would be a significant player if turning up here.
Prediction : 1st Jackpot Des Bordes 2nd Dance And Glance 3rd Saint Anapolino

IN THE AIR was unable to compete his hat-trick at Cheltenham last month having been sent off favourite, but an immediate drop in class could see Nicky Henderson's gelding return to winning ways. Hecouldbetheone is fancied to mount a stern challenge following a promising return at Fontwell. Reforme ran his race in the preliminaries when last seen in May, but he has shown ability and might not be far away if they can keep a lid on him.
Prediction : 1st In The Air 2nd Hecouldbetheone 3rd Reforme

MONTREGARD took a step forward from his first chase start to score in convincing style at Market Rasen. Tom Lacey's five-year-old might have plenty more to offer and can defy his 4lb rise. Moodofthemoment secured a 2m5f double at Hereford earlier in the month and he is hard to ignore off 5lb higher. Of the remainder, Tout Sur Moi makes the most appeal.
Prediction : 1st Montregard 2nd Moodofthemoment 3rd Tout Sur Moi

Vivid Pink occupied the runner-up spot at Huntingdon last month and should remain competitive off an unchanged mark. However, the vote goes to PRAIRIE DIAMOND, who accounted for Sassified by over four lengths at Wincanton last week and it's hard to see that form being overturned. He escapes a penalty so with a repeat of that performance, he will prove very difficult to beat. Zhang Fei is another to consider after his second at Stratford.
Prediction : 1st Prairie Diamond 2nd Vivid Pink 3rd Zhang Fei

Tribesmans Glory has to be of interest on his return to action having won at Warwick in May, but the 182-day layoff has to be a concern. Preference is for GERARD MENTOR, who was only narrowly denied when second over 2m at Ludlow three weeks ago and he races off the same mark here. Ventara also hit the crossbar when last seen and, if he takes to fences, could prove to be the main threat.
Prediction : 1st Gerard Mentor 2nd Ventara 3rd Tribesmans Glory

SERVICE MINIMUM displayed plenty of promise when third in a competitive bumper on her debut at Uttoxeter last month and Dan Skelton's filly clearly sets the standard on that evidence. Calimystic is a half-brother to the high-class Angels Breath and is arguably the pick of the newcomers, although Build Your Dream and Doctor Blue also merit places on the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Service Minimum 2nd Calimystic 3rd Build Your Dream