UK Horse Racing Tips: Taunton

A respectable fourth on his handicap debut at Newbury last time out, course winner JACKPOT DES BORDES should appreciate a return to novice company and he can strike on ground that is likely to suit. Handlethekettle has undergone wind surgery since a disappointing effort in the Persian War back in October and better can be expected of Jamie Snowden's charge. Bara Tara can pick up the pieces if the aforementioned pair falter.
Prediction : 1st Jackpot Des Bordes 2nd Handlethekettle 3rd Bara Tara

JACKSBAR was given a bit too much to do behind an in-form front-runner at Southwell last week, but she rallied well for second and must hold every chance on this occasion off the same mark. A surprise winner here over shorter on her first start for this stable back in November, Chabadatika is a key player. Breccia bounced back to form in a seller at Exeter, but has more on her plate now.
Prediction : 1st Jacksbar 2nd Chabadatika 3rd Breccia

LARA KALEO showed decent improvement from her first to her second start when runner-up at Sedgefield and going up in trip may be just what is needed on her handicap bow. A mark of 95 looks manageable and she is preferred to Newton Abbott second Sevenofus and Bruce Gobbler, who caught the eye when staying on for fifth over shorter here last month. Others to note include Bobby's Fortune, Jukebox Annie and Karakoy.
Prediction : 1st Lara Kaleo 2nd Sevenofus 3rd Bruce Gobbler

TARITINO beat Galactic Glow comfortably by more than three lengths over track and trip earlier in the month and is expected to confirm that form. The five-year-old is just 4lb higher and it would be no surprise to see him complete a double. Fine Point went in at Kempton on his latest outing and may have more to offer on only his third handicap start. Record Art isn't out of it either.
Prediction : 1st Taritino 2nd Fine Point 3rd Record Art

Man Of The Sea occupied the runner-up berth in this sphere at Plumpton in October and proved his well-being when scoring on the Flat at Bath on his return to action earlier in the month. He ought to go close, but the vote is instead handed to HIM MALAYA. Paul Nicholls' six-year-old finished a respectable third over C&D last month and can capitalise on an unchanged mark. El Gavilan is another to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Him Malaya 2nd Man Of The Sea 3rd El Gavilan

BOB BISHOP showed ability when finishing third on his debut over track and trip and could take a big step forward with that experience under his belt. This looks a winnable contest and it would be no surprise to see him score. Top Tier Gossip is a big player if building on her second at Stratford, which came prior to her finding a warmer contest too much of an ask at Ascot. Any market confidence behind Colour Clash would be interesting.
Prediction : 1st Bob Bishop 2nd Top Tier Gossip 3rd Colour Clash