UK Horse Racing Tips: Taunton

MECENE has shown promise on both starts over timber and brings the strongest piece of form judged on his third to Feel Gut at Warwick in January. Jane Williams' gelding wouldn't need to improve much to shed the maiden tag. Dakota Star is entitled to improve following his debut third at Hereford in November, especially after a wind operation, while Sixty's Rock and the well-bred newcomer Another Enki complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Mecene 2nd Dakota Star 3rd Sixtys Rock

GNOMON was no match for a subsequent Grade 2 winner at Kempton on Boxing Day but this looks to be a suitable opportunity for him to get off the mark over timber. A useful type on the Flat for Ralph Beckett, he is likely to be too strong for Way Of Stars (second) and Babyken (third), who were closely matched over C&D last month.
Prediction : 1st Gnomon 2nd Way Of Stars 3rd Babyken

POSTPONED LEGACY continues to progress with three victories from his last four starts and a 9lb rise for the most recent of those at Huntingdon doesn't appear likely to stop him. Tilehurst returns from a break on his handicap debut and is likely to enter the reckoning along with Siam Park, who bids to get his confidence back after falling over fences at Sandown.
Prediction : 1st Postponed Legacy 2nd Tilehurst 3rd Siam Park

This is within range for KELCE, who handled going right-handed at Musselburgh and won something in hand. This consistent eight-year-old has a decent chance of notching back-to-back wins on that evidence. Royal Jewel's C&D success reads well and the top weight must be feared. However, his stable companion, Kap Vert, is less exposed over fences and could be a bigger danger after a commendable third in good company at Ascot.
Prediction : 1st Kelce 2nd Kap Vert 3rd Royal Jewel

SPECIAL JOHN won his first two starts for Sam Thomas in a progressive manner and a rise in both class and trip caused him to falter in a deeper race at Windsor. Back down in grade and at an optimum trip, the seven-year-old is a tempting proposition with cheekpieces added. That is not to underestimate the likes of Chief Black Robe, Walkinthepresent and Shuil Ceoil who could all capitalise on any weakness shown.
Prediction : 1st Special John 2nd Chief Black Robe 3rd Walkinthepresent

KALLY DES BRUYERES clearly improved for a wind operation as he returned to winning ways over hurdles at Huntingdon earlier in the month. Off the same mark, the six-year-old is very hard to oppose given that all of his rivals have questions to answer right now. The recent Ludlow fourth Blackijo Dagrostis appears to be the main threat, ahead of Away For The Night.
Prediction : 1st Kally Des Bruyeres 2nd Blackijo Dagrostis 3rd Away For The Night

Thankyouandplease has to be respected following his Wincanton win last week, but a 7lb penalty demands more from him here. As a result, preference is for PRAIRIE DIAMOND, who was third over C&D when last seen in January and he may improve for a subsequent wind operation. Parikarma edges out Final Entry and Jetty May to be the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Prairie Diamond 2nd Thankyouandplease 3rd Parikarma