UK Horse Racing Tips: Newton Abbot

Two-time point-to-point winner LOUGH DERG ROSE cost new connections 45,000 pounds at the sales during the winter, and could make an immediate impact for Alan King and her powerful new owners. The daughter of Stowaway could prove too strong for this field based on what she's achieved between the flags. Takingitallin is a rare runner at this track for Donald McCain, while Eleanorofaquitaine could prove best of the remainder wearing first-time cheekpieces.
Prediction : 1st Lough Derg Rose 2nd Takingitallin 3rd Eleanorofaquitaine

PINGSHOU landed a Grade 1 novice hurdle a couple of years ago but had gone off the boil until impressing at Ffos Las last month on just his third start as a chaser. He shaped like there might be more to come. Good ground seems to suit the nine-year-old and he can keep ticking over nicely during these summer months. Kentford Heiress scored at Warwick 25 days ago but faces the boys now, while Kelso scorer Sleep Easy looks a bigger danger than Midnight Maestro.
Prediction : 1st Pingshou 2nd Kentford Heiress 3rd Sleep Easy

Panko won a modest race at Huntingdon four weeks ago and needs to up his game in this stronger contest, while Tamarillo Grove landed a nice pot here last month but isn't sure to replicate that level of performance now at the age of 12. Passing Call was a decent fourth behind Tamarillo Grove three weeks ago, but preference is for MAGICAL THOMAS, who should appreciate this drop in trip and would be hard to pass if Tom Scudamore adopts positive riding tactics this time.
Prediction : 1st Magical Thomas 2nd Passing Call 3rd Tamarillo Grove

STORY OF FRIENDS followed up his bumper victory at Exeter last month when striking on his hurdles bow over 2m3f at Warwick two weeks ago and is expected to remain competitive now dropping to 2m1f. Thebannerkingrebel was placed in a Grade 2 bumper at Aintree before landing a 2m maiden hurdle at Warwick last month and is considered the main danger ahead of Line Of Beauty, an ex Flat recruit who debuts over timber for a new stable.
Prediction : 1st Story Of Friends 2nd Thebannerkingrebel 3rd Line Of Beauty

WOODUKHELEYFIT took a step in the right direction when third in a maiden hurdle over a similar trip at Wincanton last month and is expected to better that effort now making his handicap debut off an opening mark of 102. Flanagans Field is rated 6lb higher than when striking over 2m at Chepstow in March but could feasibly play a supporting role, likewise course winner Atlantic Grey, who has dropped to an attractive mark.
Prediction : 1st Woodukheleyfit 2nd Flanagans Field 3rd Atlantic Grey

COSMIC KING won on his first outing after a break when making his chase debut at Huntingdon in April. A 2lb rise for that effort appears fair and Fergal O'Brien's gelding could prove too strong for the opposition. New Millennium could benefit from the drop in distance after his Fontwell second at the end of March, while a forceful ride may bring about improvement from Bramble Brook, who has been racing over much further in recent months.
Prediction : 1st Cosmic King 2nd New Millennium 3rd Bramble Brook

ALI THE HUNTER was unable to double up under a penalty when dropped to 2m at Ffos Las on her most recent start. However, the step up in trip is likely to bring about improvement and the booking of Daryl Jacob has to be noted. She beat Willyegolassiego at Wincanton two outings ago and that rival could get closer with a 7lb swing at the weights, while Stonemadforspeed's recent third at Worcester puts him in the mix.
Prediction : 1st Ali The Hunter 2nd Willyegolassiego 3rd Stonemadforspeed