2:15 Taunton Tips

Hails from an in-form yard and makes a seasonal reappearance after winning well when last seen in March. With the stable in such good form, including first-time-out winners, this one is a confident choice.

Half A Chance makes the trip over from Ireland to Taunton and has more than half a chance of being close up at the finish after three second places and a third place in his last four runs.

Three wins in the last four runs, including the latest convincing win by seven lengths in a field of three runners. New jockey on board, who won his last race at Plumpton and now tries to make it six wins in thirteen hurdle races.

The 6-year-old is capable on his day, with four career wins over hurdles. He has been ridden by an amateur jockey in his eight races during the last twelve months. No disrespect, she was a very poor jockey, but she did have a win and, off his current mark, a couple of near misses. A good pro is in the saddle now, which should be worth quite a few pounds. Trip and conditions will suit the selection.

Thus C&D victor was fitted with cheekpieces and finished a lackluster 9th in a handicap hurdle at Exeter 20 days prior. He is now in a favourable situation. Racing off the same rating as for his C&D triumph last December, he can certainly bounce back. The odds present a fair opportunity for an each-way bet.