UK Horse Racing Tips: Newton Abbot

Bob Pebble enjoyed a solid first spin when third in a bumper here on UK/stable debut last month and should appreciate this extra yardage now hurdling, but TEMPLEPARK sets a high standard for this time of year and is fancied to defy a penalty for Fergal O'Brien. The seven-year-old is better known for his exploits over fences, but won cosily here by nine lengths over the smaller obstacles last time and appears poised to go in again. Noble Behest is rated 75 on the level and could take third.
Prediction : 1st Templepark 2nd Bob Pebble 3rd Noble Behest

HICONIC carries a triple penalty after three quick successes but should be helped by Bryan Carver's 5lb claim here. The three-year-old's sequence started here a month ago and he has since followed up easily at Bangor-on-Dee and Stratford. A decent surface appears imperative to him, and he would be hard to beat if running to his official rating of 119. Pink Jazz was third behind the selection at Stratford on his hurdling debut and could get closer this time, while Highlander Madrik was a solid Flat horse in France and is intriguing now with David Pipe.
Prediction : 1st Hiconic 2nd Pink Jazz 3rd Highlander Madrik

Robin Of Sherwood is a two-time point winner on decent ground but outperformed expectations to finish second at Ffos Las on treacherous ground when last seen in January. David Rees' charge should be better for a break, but race-fitness is key at this time of year and SEA'S ARIA brings that to the table. Third at Southwell last month when 50-1, the nine-year-old jumped well there and remains unexposed over fences for his age. Mrs Miggins is interesting on chase debut after a wind operation.
Prediction : 1st Seas Aria 2nd Robin Of Sherwood 3rd Mrs Miggins

BOOTLEGGER has stepped forward considerably on his last couple of starts for Neil Mulholland, winning at Doncaster in January before running with plenty of credit at Kempton in March, and the seven-year-old has the potential for further progression on just his fifth outing for the stable. Doubly Clever went up 7lb for his recent C&D victory and is likely to be in the mix along with Parody, who shaped as though the run was needed when second at Bangor last month.
Prediction : 1st Bootlegger 2nd Doubly Clever 3rd Parody

HALLINGS COMET went up 1lb for a narrow defeat over C&D last month and the veteran performer is capable of going one better on this occasion with that outing under his belt. Pagero won twice in December when proving to be a well-handicapped individual and he is of interest despite being 15lb higher, while others to note include Magical Thomas and Roar.
Prediction : 1st Hallings Comet 2nd Pagero 3rd Magical Thomas

SOLDIER OF LOVE continues to progress over fences having won his last two starts at Bangor and, most recently, over C&D when powering clear on the run in. The seven-year-old only went up 4lb for that victory and he boasts strong credentials in his bid to land the hat-trick. Bally Longford was last seen finishing third at Carlisle in March and he is capable of a decent showing despite him getting on in years, while the drop in grade will benefit For Good Measure after a disappointing effort in Uttoxeter's Summer Cup.
Prediction : 1st Soldier Of Love 2nd Bally Longford 3rd For Good Measure

The form of PETERBOROUGH's Stratford win looks rock solid with the second placing on his next two starts and there could be further success on the cards for Evan Williams' seven-year-old off a 7lb higher mark. Kiruna Peak shaped nicely enough on her chasing debut last month and has dropped to a figure she was a winner off over hurdles last summer. Chance It shaped nicely here over timber recently and is interesting reverting to fences, with Kapsize also worthy of respect now dropped back to two miles off an ever-decreasing rating.
Prediction : 1st Peterborough 2nd Kiruna Peak 3rd Kapsize

ULTIMATE GETAWAY has made the best possible start to life under Rules and made it two from two in bumpers for Fergal O'Brien when a comfortable three-length winner at Market Rasen last time. He faces a sterner test here, having to concede heaps of weight to his rivals, but he is a really useful prospect and is fancied to notch up a quick-fire hat-trick. Courtland was second over course and distance last month and warrants plenty of respect, while winning pointer Bravo Buddy is an interesting contender for Ian Williams on his debut in this sphere.
Prediction : 1st Ultimate Getaway 2nd Bravo Buddy 3rd Courtland