There are doubts about Carlisle's meeting tomorrow going going ahead tomorrow, but racing is assured at Taunton, where Red Society is napped to follow-up his recent course success.

Philip Hobbs' gelding was a convincing winner there a fortnight ago, leading on a tight rein at the second-last flight before beating his stablemate Mrs Philip by two lengths.

Robert Stephens,who was in the saddle that day, again takes the mount on Red Society in the Sops In Wine Handicap Hurdle, run over the same distance of almost two-and-a-half miles. A follow-up looks on the cards.

Totheroadyouvgone has good prospects in the Get Daily Racing News On gg.com Handicap Chase over three miles and three furlongs.

Alan Jones' gelding may be stepping into unknown territory over this marathon trip, but he is no stranger to the Taunton track, having won here twice this season over three miles.

Clearly in great heart, Totheroadyouvgone gained his course double in little over a week earlier this month, defying a 7lb penalty on the second occasion.

The fact that he has risen another 7lb in the ratings as a result makes this his stiffest test to date, but this progressive performer is expected to pass the test with flying colours. Marcus Foley again has the mount.

Philip Hide is likely to find his trip to the West Country course worthwhile.

The promising Mr Boo gives the jockey a fighting chance of landing the southwest-racing.com Maiden Hurdle, while Blaise Wood, likewise trained by Gary Moore and a recent winner, looks to have another useful opportunity in the Hoary Morning Juvenile Novices' Selling Hurdle.

Carlisle's course is waterlogged in places, so there was to be a 3pm inspection this afternoon to decided if racing can take place.

Trainer Harriet Graham will be keeping her fingers crossed that racing goes ahead because she saddles mudlover Harry Hooly Aspatria Amateur Riders' Handicap Hurdle.

A decisive winner of a similar race at Hexham last week, Harry Hooly, who missed all last season because of injury, relishes testing conditions.

Grattan Lodge could be difficult to beat in the £15,000 Ashleybank Investments Handicap Chase. A dour stayer, who revels in soft ground, Howard Johnson's charge won at Carlisle on his reappearance last month.

Tomorrow's tips

Taunton

12.30 Mr Boo, 1.00 Blaise Wood, 1.35 Le Passing, 2.10 Emerald Express, 2.45 Totheroadyouvgone, 3.20 Red Society (Nap).

Carlisle

(3pm inspection)

12.40 Tomasino, 1.15 Paddy The Piper, 1.50 Wild Cane Ridge, 2.25 Grattan Lodge, 3.00 Spainkris, 3.35 Harry Hooly.

Tomorrow's other race meeting is at Uttoxeter.

Updated: 11:24 Wednesday, November 24, 2004