Typhon De Guye looks decent value at 11/2 to land the 1.10 at Taunton for the second year running.
Martin Keighley’s charge shaepd with promsie in bumpers and novice hurdles before showing improved form to take this 12 months ago on his handicap debut.
After being held-up he made smooth headway to take up the running two from home and kept on strongly to beat Orion Express off a mark of 89.
He then ran well to be placed on his next two starts off a 10lb higher mark off 99 before disappointing on his final start back in May when finishing a well-beaten 7th of 11 to Kilrush at Worcester.
The six-year-old was clearly not right that day, and based on his earlier efforts looks the type who could have more to offer this season.
The handicapper has dropped him 2lb since his last run to a mark of 97 and he should be more than capable of winning races off it judged on what I have seen.
The fact that he now returns to the scene of his last success on ground that holds no fears is also a major plus, and with the stables horses running well he looks sure to make a bold bid to retain his crown in the hnads of Ian Popham.
Daily Sport recommended bet: 2pts win Typhon De Guye (11/2 BetVictor)