N.H. racing at Taunton and Folkestone

The two N.H. tracks staging racing this afternoon, Taunton and Folkestone, are not famous for top-class racing, but today´s cards have some interesting features, notably a strong attack on Taunton launched by Paul Nicholls´ powerful stable. Nicholls can take the opening novice hurdle at 14.30 CET with Qozak, narrowly beaten on his debut at Newbury, and a similar race over 3 miles at 15.30 with Inchidaly, who was turned over last time at odds-on but still looks a good thing again. Both these will be ridden by Ruby Walsh, who also partners Luxurix for the stable in the beginners chase at 15.00, who also has a winning chance.The bumper that closes the card at 17.00 also looks interesting, with runners from several top trainers such as Henderson, King and Hobbs.

Betting forecast:
1.Race: Qozak - Nictory Vote - Acapulco Bay
2.Race: Tamadot - Special Envoy - Luxurix
3.Race: Inchidaly Rock - Jokers Legacy - One Cool Knight
4.Race: Silver Spinner - Bally Conn - Prince Of Persia
5.Race: Consigliere - The Randy Bishop - Katess
6.Race: Shalamiyr - Larks Lad - Aldertune



At Folkestone, Den of Iniquity (Carl Llewellyn/ Tom O´Brien), who last ran in the Cheltenham Chamption Bumper in 2007, can make a triumphant comeback in the novice hurdle at 14.50, and the same team can double up with The Old Pretender in the staying novice hurdle an hour later. The 2 mile handicap chase at 16.50 looks a very poor race, and course specialist Sole Agent (Gary and Jamie Moore) can repeat his 2008 win despite top weight. The oores can also win the handicap hurdle half an hour later with Celtic Spirit, who is quite useful on the flat and although his hurdles form is less impressive, should be good enough to take this off his current rating.

Betting forecast:
1.Race: Zarrafakt - Den Of Iniquity - King Brex
2.Race: Plein Pouvoir - Padalko - Apatura Dik
3.Race: Alderluck - The Old Pretender - Majic Moments
4.Race: Apocalozzo - Hello My Lovely - Follow The Flow
5.Race: Great Tsar - Sula`S Legend - Sole Agent
6.Race: Celtic Spirit - Nur Tau - Carly Bay