UK Horse Racing Tips: Taunton

El Vigaro supplemented his breakthrough Uttoxeter victory when following up at Ludlow at the chief expense of Badlands Boy and is an obvious contender, despite going up another 6lb. Mill Street's three-year-old allowance brings him right into the reckoning and he arrives on the back of a confidence-boosting Sedgefield triumph. Getmetothemoon will likely have her supporters again, but a chance is taken that KOTARI can finally put it all together over hurdles because he is really well handicapped if he does.
Prediction : 1st Kotari 2nd El Vigaro 3rd Mill Street

Tashan changed hands after his Hereford near-miss on debut and made an immediate return on the investment when accounting for DENZIL at Warwick. The runner-up is 7lb better off as he attempts to make up a length-and-a-quarter deficit, though, and is fancied to gain his revenge. Crest Of Honour was a disappointing favourite in that aforementioned Hereford contest and then pulled up at Wincanton. With that mind, his stable companion Good For You might be the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Denzil 2nd Tashan 3rd Good For You

BYZANTIUM has been turned over at short odds in his two starts since arriving from France, but drying ground should enable him to show his true colours and he can make amends. German import Alexei struck at the first time of asking over obstacles over 2m3f here and while he probably didn't beat much, he is a serious contender. Thistle Be The One, Tuxedo Junction and Chedington's Guest all warrant consideration, while Pigeon House comes right into the mix if turning up after Wednesday's Hereford engagement.
Prediction : 1st Byzantium 2nd Alexei 3rd Thistle Be The One

LAW OF SUPPLY has had a terrific start to his chasing career and a 7lb rise for his most recent success at Ascot may not be enough to prevent him from landing the hat-trick. The form of the stable is another plus and the son of Mahler gets the vote ahead of Florencethemachine, who improved from first to second start in this sphere when easily scoring at Exeter over 3m last month. De Tellers Fortune must be of interest on his chase debut, while Immortal Fame is another to note on the back of his latest success at Ayr.
Prediction : 1st Law Of Supply 2nd Florencethemachine 3rd De Tellers Fortune

WILFUL continues to go from strength to strength, having won his last three outings in impressive fashion, and a mark of 125 on handicap debut could prove lenient. Choccabloc may have only scored once last season, but he is an intriguing sort at this level. Runner-up on his most recent start at Huntingdon, Latin Verse seems to be finding his way since joining the Anthony Charlton stable and cannot be ruled out.
Prediction : 1st Wilful 2nd Choccabloc 3rd Latin Verse

A ready winner over 2m at Ludlow last week, OSTRAVA DU BERLAIS appeals under a 7lb penalty with the step up in trip considered a potential source of improvement. Furthermore, this is just her third start since having a wind problem addressed and, as she is officially 1lb well-in, the case for support looks rock-solid. Miss Fedora boasts winning form and commands respect on that basis. Firefly Lane cuts back in trip and also needs considering of 2lb above her last winning mark.
Prediction : 1st Ostrava Du Berlais 2nd Miss Fedora 3rd Firefly Lane

Olly Murphy's horses have been in excellent form of late, with HAPPY INDEX notably flourishing after winning two of her three starts since joining the yard in the summer. Running off 6lb higher than last month's Market Rasen success over 2m7f, this additional furlong should be ideal and another bold showing is expected with today's rider claiming 5lb. Ludlow winner Despereaux is capable of another big run if the retained cheekpieces have the same impact. The Dark Edge is also noted with the same headgear added.
Prediction : 1st Happy Index 2nd Despereaux 3rd The Dark Edge