17:20 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

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17:20 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 19f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Based on the summary, Fame and Fun Improver seems like the most likely to do well as they were a comfortable winner at Wincanton in their latest race and have plenty in hand despite carrying a 7 lb penalty. 2.75/1 (4) SONNEMOSER and 5/1 (2) JUST LOOSE CHANGE also seem like solid contenders based on their recent performances and promising starts in handicaps. Other horses such as 9/1 (9) COLDEN'S DREAM and 100/1 (14) VENDANGE have struggled in recent races and are unlikely to fare well.

In a fairly open contest, only a tentative vote can go to SONNEMOSER. A runner-up to the Dan Skelton-trained William Of York on both of his handicap starts, Dr Richard Newland's charge is fancied to gain some overdue compensation and get off the mark. The consistent Just Loose Change appeals as a likely contender, along with Fame And Fun, for all that he must shoulder a 7lb penalty for his recent Wincanton triumph.

This can go to FAME AND FUN, who posted a career best when scoring at Wincanton recently and his penalty is offset by his useful claimer's allowance. Sonnemoser and Just Loose Change should also go well.

The most striking contender is Paul Nicholls' progressive 6yo FAME AND FUN (nap), who was an easy winner at Wincanton last time.

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17:50 Taunton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

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17:50 Taunton Maiden Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Based on the summary provided, it seems that 2/1 (1) PARIKARMA is the strongest contender, with a proven track record and recent successful performance in a mares' C&D novice race. 0.67/1 (2) VICKI VALE also has potential, but has not progressed as expected and had a disappointing performance at Kempton last time. 8/1 (5) SNIPER POINT and 33/1 (4) RYDER'S ROCK both have previous disappointing performances and are untested in hurdles. 66/1 (3) ASTRO BABE has not shown promising form in previous bumpers and may not be a strong contender in her hurdling debut.

Beaten twice as an odds-on favourite this year, it would be no surprise were punters to err on the side of caution with VICKI VALE. However, the form of the races in question reads well, so Dan Skelton's mare, who sets the standard with an official rating of 119, ought to be difficult to stop. Parikarma lost nothing in defeat when finishing second under a penalty at Lingfield 66 days ago, and she appeals as the main danger. Sniper Point can chase them home.

VICKI VALE hasn't progressed as expected following her taking win on her Hereford hurdles debut in November, but she's still the one to beat on the pick of her form. Parikarma is the obvious threat.

This can go to Dan Skelton's VICKI VALE, who sets a good standard on her best form. C&D winner Parikarma is feared most.

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18:25 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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18:25 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

2.75/1 (8) PHOENIX RISEN and 5/1 (6) UNIVERSAL SECRET are likely to do well based on the summary. 2.75/1 (8) PHOENIX RISEN has shown improvement since the cheekpieces were put on and surged clear to win a C&D handicap in his last race. Despite a 10lb rise in weight, he is still considered a big player. On the other hand, 5/1 (6) UNIVERSAL SECRET has won his last two races at Wincanton and has potential for more progress.

PHOENIX RISEN came well clear of his rivals when romping to a C&D victory two weeks ago, and a subsequent 10lb rise in the handicap might not prevent Jeremy Scott's charge from following up. Universal Secret arrives in search of a hat-trick having notched up a brace of successes at Wincanton recently and he merits respect, along with Coolnaugh Haze, who finished a good second at Huntingdon last time.

PHOENIX RISEN bolted up over C&D a fortnight ago and a 10 lb rise may not be enough to prevent Jeremy Scott's charge from doubling his tally. He gets the nod over Coolnaugh Haze, who did all he could against a lesser-exposed rival at Huntingdon earlier this month and should be in the mix once again. Great Ocean rounds off the shortlist.

The vote goes to PHOENIX RISEN, who got off the mark with an emphatic win over C&D two weeks ago and is open to more progress.

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19:00 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

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19:00 Taunton Handicap Hurdle (Class 5) 24f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Based on the summary provided, the horse that seems most likely to do well is 6.5/1 (10) GAIA VALLIS. This is because she has won dual hurdles in the past, has returned to form with two third-place finishes in recent races, and has shown effectiveness on good ground. Other horses to consider include 4/1 (1) MA BELLE NOIRE and 6.5/1 (8) LITTLE ELSE.

HEY FRANKIE had quite a successful summer campaign over hurdles last year without winning and she returns from a 116-day break boasting strong claims in this. A mark of 88 looks feasible and she is narrowly preferred to 13-race maiden Milanese Rose and Ma Belle Noire, who is of serious interest stepped up in trip. Completing the shortlist are the likes of Gaia Vallis and Makety.

The addition of cheekpieces may help the lightly-raced MA BELLE NOIRE and she gets the nod in this open-looking handicap. Next on the list is Gaia Vallis, who has slipped to a tempting mark and her efforts in recent weeks have been more like it. Little Else is also worth a second look.

An open race in which Harry Fry's lightly raced 6yo MA BELLE NOIRE gets the vote ahead of Milanese Rose and Hey Frankie.

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19:35 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

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19:35 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 4) 23f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Based on the summary, 3/1 (1) LOUNGE LIZARD and 4/1 (2) AVIEWTOSEA seem to be strong contenders. 3/1 (1) LOUNGE LIZARD had a dominant display in a previous race and is favored to remain competitive even with an increase in weight. 4/1 (2) AVIEWTOSEA also has a strong record over fences and is expected to continue improving under their leading stable. 7/1 (4) LOVE ACTUALLY is also a possibility if she can bounce back from a disappointing last race, given her previous success over fences and good course record. 20/1 (7) BALLAQUANE may have some risks attached, while 7/1 (3) JET PLANE and 3.5/1 (6) IMPERIAL JOE may need to recapture their peak form.

LOUNGE LIZARD could not have been more impressive from the front at Catterick last time out and a 9lb rise could underestimate Henry Daly's charge as he looks to follow up. A winner of his last two starts over C&D, Imperial Joe can give him plenty to think about, along with the hat-trick seeking Aviewtosea. C&D winner Haldon Hill must enter calculations as well.

A few to consider in a competitive race. HALDON HILL has got on a roll this spring and might be able to make it 3 wins in his last 4 starts. Taunton-specialists Imperial Joe and Love Actually might be the pair to give him most to do but this is a contest where it's posible to make a case for most of the runners.

Top of the list is Henry Daly's unexposed chaser LOUNGE LIZARD, who came good with his dominant display at Catterick last time.

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20:10 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 22f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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20:10 Taunton Handicap Chase (Class 5) 22f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

Based solely on the summary, it appears that 4/1 (1) DINDIN and 1.75/1 (7) HARD FROST are the most likely contenders, as they have both had recent success and have shown improvement in their chase form. 8/1 (6) COBRA COMMANDER may also be a contender, as he has shown previous form at the course and has recently stopped a decline in performance. It is unlikely that 7.5/1 (3) ELECTRIC ANNIE, 8/1 (2) LADY WILBERRY, 10/1 (8) SCRUMPY BOY, 14/1 (5) O'FAOLAINS LAD, 16/1 (10) TOM O'ROUGHLEY, or 25/1 (9) SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL will do well in this particular race. 33/1 (4) HO QUE OUI may have potential, but needs to turn things around after recent disappointing performances.

Denied by the narrowest of margins on his last two starts in this sphere, HARD FROST can gain compensation with the step up in trip expected to suit. The consistent Dindin is a major contender on what he's shown in recent starts, while Lady Wilberry is bound to improve on her chase debut effort at Wincanton last month when she was sent off favourite.

HARD FROST has gone down only by a whisker on both his starts over fences and surely would have opened his account had he been fluent over the last at Wincanton 3 weeks ago. He's fancied to make amends at the main expense of Dindin and Cobra Commander.

Top of the list is HARD FROST, who has gone very close switched to chasing in his last two runs. Dindin is the main danger.

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Racecard Key

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	TomForm top stats, gold rated
	TomForm top stats silver rated
	Ran similar race before
S	TomForm fatstest rated speed horse, last time out
T	Top Time speeed rated
	Top Racingpost rated
	At the races watchout for
	At the races top pick
	Top rated for thet statistic

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How to use Tomform

Please Watch this short video that will help you learn how to use Tomform.com to filter out the runners and find a winner in each race.

This is the 16:15 Kempton race from the video above backed at 28/1 earlier in the day.

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