Taunton 2.40

By National Hunt UK (Robin T)

Taunton 2.40 Handicap Hurdle - Class 5 - 3 miles - Good to Firm - 14 run
 
I tipped DRUMREAGH last time out and it ran a brave prominent style race coming second at 16/1 at Uttoxeter. It's former P2P background assures stamina and I'm sure right handed round here on decent Ground that will probably be Good as opposed to Good to Firm won't be an issue. There is no 16/1 today, nearer 4/1 but have a win saver or if price allows an each way saver.
 
There are some poor horses in here and some with more questions than answers. The Mulholland pair are of interest, Glengar has some decent form at trip over Hurdles and Jumps but seems to have completely lost jumping confidence over Fences and may just need this to restore that, if it jumps round as is in contention turning in, I'd be very worried so one to keep an eye on in running if there is a bit of value and a way in that way. HIDDEN DEPTHS comes with a totally different profile via Sir Michael Stoute and Jamie Osborne on the Flat, gets an easy 3 miles and if there to attack off the turn would clearly have some Flat speed.
 
Avithos may need the run, Amzac Magic would be a big danger if finding it's old P2P form and Jack Barber can revive them, but another who I think has good each way prospects at a price is AGINCOURT REEF. A seemingly fragile horse as it's lightly raced but ran well on seasonal debut at Hereford, has a 3 mile win on Good Going at Ludlow in it's cv, and also a Course win here. I think it can outrun generous odds despite a number of early non runners already discounted in the price.

TIP - Drumreagh (win / each way your decision) TRACKERS - Hidden Depths + Agincourt Reef