UK Horse Racing Tips: Newton Abbot

MONSIEUR D'ARQUE was not disgraced in some competitive races earlier in the season and he got off the mark under Rules at Ludlow last time out. He will be hard to beat if reproducing that form, despite having to carry a 6lb penalty. River Bray and Jacamar are other proven winners and they are likely to be the main threats to the selection.
Prediction : 1st Monsieur DArque 2nd River Bray 3rd Jacamar

LOVE THE LEADER won three races in 10 days back in November and, while he is now a lot higher in the ratings, the veteran could be hard to beat in a moderate contest. Ballybough Nora has been running well enough of late and she should be thereabouts once again, while General Allenby has to be respected following his recent placed effort at Kelso.
Prediction : 1st Love The Leader 2nd General Allenby 3rd Ballybough Nora

PRIMAL FOCUS looked to be a certain winner prior to falling at the last fence at Fakenham last time out and he can provide his supporters with some valuable compensation by taking this contest. Polished Rock won twice back in October and he has to be noted despite two poor subsequent efforts. Others to consider are Bramble Brook and Lex Talionis.
Prediction : 1st Primal Focus 2nd Polished Rock 3rd Bramble Brook

FALCO BLITZ didn't appear to see out 2m5f when second at Ludlow on his latest start and the drop in distance is likely to benefit Nicky Henderson's gelding based on his effort behind One For Rosie at Warwick. Boomarang has shown promise on both his hurdle outings to date and is entitled to go close once again, while Dontcounturchikens completes the shortlist on his hurdling debut.
Prediction : 1st Falco Blitz 2nd Boomarang 3rd Dontcounturchikens

DEAUVILLE DANCER returned to winning ways on his latest start at Wincanton and a 4lb rise looks fair in what looks a winnable race on paper. Fox Appeal is still capable of going close if putting his best foot forward, while a step up in distance may just bring about improvement from Yorkist after finishing last at Ludlow behind Ballywood 30 days ago.
Prediction : 1st Deauville Dancer 2nd Fox Appeal 3rd Yorkist

LIZZIE LANGTON performed with great credit when third at Wincanton last month and, with the ground drying out in recent days, looks to have an excellent chance of claiming a first win since December. The Colin Tizzard team are in much better form now and their charge can account for Ericas Lad, who was unlucky not to make it successive wins at Exeter four weeks ago. Big Chip And Pin can land third spot.
Prediction : 1st Lizzie Langton 2nd Ericas Lad 3rd Big Chip And Pin

MALANGEN won an Exeter seller before doubling up at Bangor a few weeks later, and has been found a suitable opening to try and land the hat-trick. An 8lb rise doesn't look too harsh all things considered and he can account for Chepstow scorer Flanagans Field. Grande Waltz needs a market check on stable debut for the in-form Dan Skelton following a wind operation.
Prediction : 1st Malangen 2nd Flanagans Field 3rd Grande Waltz