UK Horse Racing Tips: Taunton

Wind surgery appeared to work the oracle for FASOL, who opened his hurdling account in fine style over C&D recently. Paul Nicholls' gelding wouldn't need much improvement to defy the penalty, with fellow penalised rival Dance And Glance needing to show more than he has recently. Graecia receives weight all round and might be best placed to follow the pair home.
Prediction : 1st Fasol 2nd Dance And Glance 3rd Graecia

Although winless over hurdles so far, SEVENOFUS finished a promising second over 2m3f here last time out. A return to three miles could suit the mare on that evidence and although 1lb out of the handicap, Elizabeth Gale is able to claim 7lb. Ellie's Warrior has few miles on the clock and the addition of first-time cheekpieces could elicit some improvement. Others to note include Chosen Hero and Elusiveness.
Prediction : 1st Sevenofus 2nd Ellies Warrior 3rd Chosen Hero

JIM DE SARTI hit the woodwork at Sedgefield in January before unseating early on at Huntingdon last month. There should be more to come from Tom Lacey's unexposed hurdler and, if able to put in an unblemished round of jumping, he ought to go very close. Zucayan has been knocking at the door recently and is unlikely to be far away, while John Betjeman is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Jim De Sarti 2nd Zucayan 3rd John Betjeman

A switch to aggressive tactics proved just the trick for EDE'IFFS ROCK when making all over C&D 26 days ago. Given the manner of that victory, a 5lb rise in the ratings looks on the lenient side and Bill Turner's mare is fancied to follow up. Having capitalised on a declining mark over 2m3f at Exeter recently, Time To Bite warrants respect. However, the veteran has yet to convince with stamina over this far and a bigger threat may emerge from Gyenyame.
Prediction : 1st Edeiffs Rock 2nd Gyenyame 3rd Time To Bite

A rise in trip brought the best out of HIM MALAYA when landing the spoils in a class 3 event over C&D in December. A 103-day break is unlikely to prevent another bold display from Paul Nicholls' six-year-old and, off only 4lb higher, there should be more to come. Gary & Josh Moore have their string in fine order and Through The Ages must enter the reckoning after filling the runner-up spot at Lingfield on two occasions last month. Chicago Storm is unlikely to be far away either.
Prediction : 1st Him Malaya 2nd Through The Ages 3rd Chicago Storm

Bobbi's Beauty was well beaten into third at Leicester last time, but goes off a 2lb lower mark and could get closer with Sean Bowen booked. Even so, MISS FEDORA makes more appeal. Seamus Mullins' mare stopped quickly when fifth at Lingfield, but she may be better judged on her success at Plumpton prior. If she can reproduce that level of form, she will prove hard to beat. Kate Of The Lodge completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Miss Fedora 2nd Bobbis Beauty 3rd Kate Of The Lodge

Point-to-point winner SINCHI ROCA readily took care of his five rivals to make an instant impression over track and trip last month and is likely to have lots more to offer. The son of Getaway has Callum Pritchard claiming a handy 5lb to help negate his penalty for that success and he will prove tough to stop. Act Of Innocence lost two places towards the finish when fourth in a Listed event at Newbury and looks the obvious danger. Soul Limbo is another to watch out for.
Prediction : 1st Sinchi Roca 2nd Act Of Innocence 3rd Soul Limbo