UK Horse Racing Tips: Taunton

JURANCON may have a 12lb penalty to overcome for scoring on two of his last three starts, but he was a taking winner at Newbury last time out and stepping up in trip could eke out further improvement. Go West could not have done it any easier when scoring at Fakenham last time out and looks to be a key player, along with Not So Woolly, who has shaped well without winning in three starts over hurdles.
Prediction : 1st Jurancon 2nd Go West 3rd Not So Woolly

This can go the way of SAINT ANAPOLINO, who overcame his tendency to be keen when getting off the mark in comfortable fashion at Exeter last month. A 3lb rise for that success looks manageable, and Campaign Trail may be the main danger if bouncing back to the form that saw him win at Doncaster on his debut over hurdles. A stablemate of the selection, Manuelito is a capable sort on his day, while the same can be said of Black Hawk Eagle, who takes a significant drop in grade.
Prediction : 1st Saint Anapolino 2nd Campaign Trail 3rd Black Hawk Eagle

Not beaten far in a race that has worked out well at Exeter last time out, THE DOYEN CHIEF remains unexposed in this sphere and stepping up in trip could be ideal for this eight-year-old. He can score at the main expense of Pimlico Point, who has not been seen in action since May but went close at Uttoxeter on that occasion. Mount Gay Run is another to consider on his chasing bow, while Jupiter Allen cannot be ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st The Doyen Chief 2nd Pimlico Point 3rd Mount Gay Run

ANNO POWER was the game winner of maiden hurdle over 2m at Sandown in November and looks progressive enough to cope with a penalty. Having previously shown ability when winning bumpers at Cheltenham and Ascot, there is a lot to like about her chance now she has experience in this discipline. The class-dropping Tour Ovalie is another must for consideration, while Organic completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Anno Power 2nd Tour Ovalie 3rd Organic

Having readily completed a hat-trick of wins over fences in a similar race at Market Rasen in November, CAMINO ROCIO is hard to oppose as he bids to extend his unbeaten status since joining his current yard. A 9lb higher mark obviously demands more of him and gives hope to the supporters of Lady Pretender and Mutley Crew, who are put forward as the two most likely threats.
Prediction : 1st Camino Rocio 2nd Lady Pretender 3rd Mutley Crew

DIESEL LINE took a big step forward on his second handicap start when filling the runner-up spot over C&D last month, and he's only 2lb higher. Jeremy Scott's seven-year-old might only need to reproduce that level of form in order to go one better. Activist wasn't disgraced in fourth in a stronger event at Hereford on his latest outing and could get into contention, along with Our Dylan.
Prediction : 1st Diesel Line 2nd Activist 3rd Our Dylan

TWO TO TANGO only found a subsequent winner too good in a deeper contest over track and trip in December and the handicapper might have been kind to leave his mark alone. With the booking of Harry Cobden catching the eye, he could gain his first career success. Ted's Friend has made the frame on each of his last three starts, most recently finishing second at Fakenham, and should remain competitive. Drash On Ruby completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Two To Tango 2nd Teds Friend 3rd Drash On Ruby