Signposts: in-form pair to team up for victory at Taunton

Paul Nicholls and Sam Twiston-Davies have a 38 per cent strike-rate when combining at Taunton. They team up with Volpone Jelois (4.10), who was second over course and distance last month and improvement is expected.

David Simcock and Tom Eaves have a 23 per cent strike-rate when teaming up at Newcastle. The duo have a good chance with Ms Gillard (4.20), who is still a maiden after eight starts but finished runner-up twice last month and should at least make the frame again.

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