UK Horse Racing Tips: Newton Abbot

Eleanorofaquitaine failed to get off the mark in five attempts in bumpers, including twice in Listed company, but she is bred to improve over time and for a step up in trip, which she gets on this occasion. However, she will need to run to a fair level to get the better of Ffos Las winner WIN MY WINGS, who relished the step up to this trip to win by 19 lengths and, on that showing, can prove capable of defying the penalty. Kissesforkatie is another to have run to a decent level in bumpers, having been Listed-placed at Cheltenham in November, and could be the main threat to the selection.
Prediction : 1st Win My Wings 2nd Kissesforkatie 3rd Eleanorofaquitaine

TRUCKERS LODGE has kept on going the right way for Paul Nicholls and won his latest outing at Exeter under a penalty in determined fashion. He now switches his attention to chasing, where he is in the right hands to take another step forward on what he has achieved to date. Boyhood was last seen when down the field in the Pertemps Final at Cheltenham but has the potential to make up into a decent chaser, while Over To Sam is an interesting contender as he returns from an 817-day absence.
Prediction : 1st Truckers Lodge 2nd Boyhood 3rd Over To Sam

BULLIONAIRE was a smart bumper performer for Harry Fry, winning a good sales contest at Newbury on debut before finishing second in Listed company at Ascot in December 2017. He has clearly had his issues since, having not been seen for 502 days and he's had a wind operation in the interim, but the son of Gold Well could prove a cut above his rivals if able to transfer his initial promise to obstacles. Grey Diamond has taken time to come to hand over timber, but got off the mark at Chepstow last month and is expected to go close along with Kauto The King, who built on his efforts behind Grade 1 performers Reserve Tank and Emitom when second at Taunton in March.
Prediction : 1st Bullionaire 2nd Grey Diamond 3rd Kauto The King

IMPERIAL PRESENCE would likely have played a big part in the finish of a Grade 2 handicap at Cheltenham had he not blundered at the second-last fence. That run is likely to have brought him forward and he can enjoy another fruitful spell over the summer months. Knockgraffon's best form has come on flat tracks and a pair of blinkers might just eke out further improvement, while Romain De Senam completes the shortlist due to his consistency over the past few months.
Prediction : 1st Imperial Presence 2nd Knockgraffon 3rd Romain De Senam

CROOKS PEAK failed to fire when well supported in the betting market for the County Hurdle at Cheltenham in March but the six-year-old, who has won three times over hurdles already, can be given another chance in this much weaker race. The main threat to the selection could prove to be Capitaine based on his Taunton victory over two miles in February. Beltor edges out Storm Rising to be best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Crooks Peak 2nd Capitaine 3rd Beltor

CALIN DU BRIZAIS only found one too good in a similar event over C&D 18 days ago and a 2lb rise in the ratings may not be enough to stop him from taking this contest. Aubusson has to be given the utmost respect following his recent victory at Ludlow, while Thumb Stone Blues and Minella On Line complete the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Calin Du Brizais 2nd Aubusson 3rd Thumb Stone Blues

FLANAGANS FIELD returned to winning ways at Chepstow two starts ago and his subsequent fourth-placed finish at this venue suggests that he can be successful off his current mark. Global Thrill has displayed promise in a couple of his most recent starts and should be in the mix today, while Hold Me Tight is the pick of the remaining field.
Prediction : 1st Flanagans Field 2nd Global Thrill 3rd Hold Me Tight