UK Horse Racing Tips: Taunton

KAPITEIN KOOL sprang a surprise when defeating Calvino (second) at Newton Abbot in October, but he proved it was no fluke at Exeter next time, finishing second under the penalty. The latter is much better off at the weights today but having subsequently disappointed, that form is expected to be upheld. Bright Legend is far more exposed than the other principals, but he made an encouraging stable debut at Fontwell and must not be underestimated.
Prediction : 1st Kapitein Kool 2nd Calvino 3rd Bright Legend

Onlyforfrankie made a pleasing start to life over hurdles at Hereford and is one of the more appealing options in what looks a moderate heat, as is Constantinian, who finished second over that same C&D in November. That being said, a chance can be taken on VICTORS SPIRIT. Things didn't work out for him on the level last month, but Neil King's gelding had shown clear ability in a couple of bumpers previously and might benefit from a switch to hurdles.
Prediction : 1st Victors Spirit 2nd Onlyforfrankie 3rd Constantinian

POURQUOI PAS PAPA was no match for one that went on to contest the Coral Finale Juvenile Hurdle last month. That rival went on to disappoint that day but it sets a decent standard nonetheless and, with improvement likely, he is fancied to go one place better. Crest Of Stars hit the frame at Plumpton latest and may well be capable of better himself, while similar comments apply to Explode, who has yet to show his best since making the switch to hurdles.
Prediction : 1st Pourquoi Pas Papa 2nd Crest Of Stars 3rd Explode

Irish Chorus overcame a tendency to jump left when winning at Leicester in early December and she may well be able to follow up from just 2lb higher. However, these fences can be unforgiving and there is risk attached. With that in mind, it might be worth chancing the consistent JUGGERNAUT, who is still learning over fences and could be the one to capitalise if staying right-handed causes Irish Chorus problems. Hypotenus is the pick of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Juggernaut 2nd Irish Chorus 3rd Hypotenus

CELTIC ART had something in hand when winning over C&D last month and a 6lb higher mark looks manageable given his potential to progress further over this trip. American Sniper finished three lengths behind the selection that day but has a decent chance of turning the form around on revised terms. Breezethroughlife, Benvoy and Him Malaya are others that have been in good heart lately and help make this a competitive affair.
Prediction : 1st Celtic Art 2nd American Sniper 3rd Breezethroughlife

It is hard to oppose UNEXPECTED PARTY now that he switches to this company. Dan Skelton's gelding won the Grand Annual in 2024 and only found one rival too good in the 2025 renewal. He was far from disgraced when giving 11lb to Steel Ally at Carlisle in November and that form puts him head and shoulders above these. A Jet Of Our Own and Stumps Or Slips complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Unexpected Party 2nd A Jet Of Our Own 3rd Stumps Or Slips

BLUENOSE BELLE's winning run came to an end when filling second place on her return over 2m at Ludlow in November. However, she could return to winning ways with the benefit of that outing under her belt. Getmetothemoon has to be respected following a promising third over 2m4f at Wincanton last time, while similar comments apply to East End Girl.
Prediction : 1st Bluenose Belle 2nd Getmetothemoon 3rd East End Girl