UK Horse Racing Tips: Taunton

Things didn't work out for FOUNTAINS BLENHEIN in the River Don but he can bounce back in these much calmer waters, not least because he's favoured at the weights. C&D winner Calvino is one of only a few of these to show an aptitude for hurdling so far and it's possible that he could take another step forward, whilst Khafre appeals most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Fountains Blenhein 2nd Calvino 3rd Khafre

A confident vote goes to COOLER THAN ME, who made it two from two in handicaps with a facile C&D win a fortnight ago. Fergal O'Brien's charge had Talap well in arrears that day and a 9lb rise shouldn't be enough to halt further progress. Marhaba Million was no slouch on the Flat and cannot be ruled out, whilst Diamond Days should be happier back over hurdles.
Prediction : 1st Cooler Than Me 2nd Talap 3rd Marhaba Million

FAT FACED COLUMBO has been a revelation since going over fences in November. The Mahler gelding was just touched off at Exeter before bolting up over C&D and again at Chepstow, so a hat-trick looks within his compass from 6lb higher. Move With The Beat took a step forward to win at Ludlow most recently and first-time cheekpieces could elicit improvement from Wheresmemoneygone.
Prediction : 1st Fat Faced Columbo 2nd Move With The Beat 3rd Wheresmemoneygone

After three second-placed finishes the consistent Inferno Sacree looks worth a try over this longer trip, while Malago Rose is noteworthy off bottom weight, with Bradley Harris easing the task further with his 3lb claim. However, SNAPDANCE, who was a close second over C&D on his penultimate start, looks the safest option given he has looked progressive since being stepped up in distance. Harry Kimber gets on well with the selection and can guide the low-mileage seven-year-old to a first career win.
Prediction : 1st Snapdance 2nd Inferno Sacree 3rd Malago Rose

FORTUNE DANCER has proven to be tough to overhaul when she gets her own way and may be able to round out a four-timer, despite going up 30lb since her winning spree started. This is still realistically within her range now that the penny has dropped over fences. Cooleenymore and Overabottleofred are other consistent options to consider, while Lazy Sunday is no back number and should give another good account.
Prediction : 1st Fortune Dancer 2nd Cooleenymore 3rd Overabottleofred

RICES POOL cost 92,000 euros even before he was a close second on his sole start in a point-to-point last November. The winner of that race franked the form by landing a bumper at Ayr on Monday and the signs are all positive for this son of Milan's debut under Rules. The Noble Butler and Teletime are interesting debutants to keep a close eye on in the betting, although Par Avion showed promise on his debut at Exeter and he could be a bigger danger with experiences to draw on.
Prediction : 1st Rices Pool 2nd Par Avion 3rd The Noble Butler