UK Horse Racing Tips: Newton Abbot

Grade 1-winning hurdler PINGSHOU looks to be finally getting his act together over the larger obstacles, opening his account with a comfortable victory at Ffos Las in May, and he was unlucky not to follow up in a C&D handicap, when a mistake at the last cost him victory. This small-field affair can help the nine-year-old get back to winning ways and he should account for Cartmel scorer Ennistown. Candyman Can needs the other two to falter badly if he is to get involved.
Prediction : 1st Pingshou 2nd Ennistown 3rd Candyman Can

Point-to-point winner NO HIDDEN CHARGES has thrived since returning to around three miles this summer, but the slight drop back in trip should pose little problem for Neil Mulholland's hat-trick seeker. Iona Lad was much more encouraging last time and could enjoy the step up in distance, while Belle Of Steel was a useful performer between the flags and may improve on her disappointing Rules debut.
Prediction : 1st No Hidden Charges 2nd Iona Lad 3rd Belle Of Steel

Allelu Alleluia got the better of SAN SATIRO when they met over course and distance in May, but Paul Nicholls' eight-year-old can avenge that neck defeat and turn the tables on the revised terms. Colin Tizzard has a good hand with Sizing Granite and the hat-trick seeking Bally Longford, who has impressed with a pair of comfortable Ffos Las victories. Sumkindofking is another arriving on the back of a win who needs consideration.
Prediction : 1st San Satiro 2nd Bally Longford 3rd Allelu Alleluia

COTTONVALE had little chance of beating The Jam Man over C&D last week but without that rival in this field, he can take full advantage of the opportunity, running off the same mark. Judge Earle returns to the scene of his impressive victory two starts ago and has to enter the reckoning, with Jodie Hughes' 7lb claim to aid his cause. The switch to timber and the step up in distance could see Risk And Roll take a step forward under Bryony Frost.
Prediction : 1st Cottonvale 2nd Judge Earle 3rd Risk And Roll

TOO MUCH TO ASK appreciated the drop in distance when scoring at Cartmel on his most recent outing and despite an 8lb rise, has the capability to strike again with Richard Johnson keeping the partnership intact. Global Tour was unable to land the four-timer at Stratford but he is likely to be competitive on the form shown so far this summer, while the addition of a tongue tie could make a difference to Sizing Tara.
Prediction : 1st Too Much To Ask 2nd Global Tour 3rd Sizing Tara

NO NO CARDINAL looks better than ever at the age of 10 and can claim a hat-trick, despite a 7lb rise. He provided Fergus Gillard with his first winner under Rules at Worcester in May, and the pair have been found a suitable opening in which to strike again. Polo The Mumm was in good form during the spring and is respected after a break, while Auld Sod could be overpriced and is worth a second glance.
Prediction : 1st No No Cardinal 2nd Polo The Mumm 3rd Auld Sod

MATTS LEGACY has been shaping well between the flags and makes plenty of appeal now that he is back under Rules and has rejoined Tim Vaughan. The booking of Richard Johnson is notable, and the seven-year-old has more to offer than most in this sphere on ground that promises to suit. C&D scorer Show's Over has to be taken seriously, while Lapford Lad has been revitalised in recent times and won't mind the step up in distance.
Prediction : 1st Matts Legacy 2nd Shows Over 3rd Lapford Lad