UK Horse Racing Tips: Newton Abbot

CADEAU D'OR ran well when third in handicap company here 10 days ago, and back in a maiden, David Pipe's five-year-old is fancied to get off the mark over obstacles. Star Of Valour has been in decent form on the Flat so if he takes to hurdling, Joe Tizzard's representative could be dangerous. Herecomeshogan is respected back at this level after he fell in a Market Rasen handicap last month.
Prediction : 1st Cadeau DOr 2nd Star Of Valour 3rd Herecomeshogan

Hat-trick seeker ON SPRINGS is difficult to oppose. The Ben Pauling team could hardly be in better form and following victories at Stratford and Worcester, the seven-year-old should be tough to beat once again. Makety could be the one to chase him home if improving for her first run since October, when well beaten at Worcester last month. El Paso Wood can get the better of stablemate Dindin in the battle for third.
Prediction : 1st On Springs 2nd Makety 3rd El Paso Wood

BUCKO'S BOY could hardly have been more impressive when winning here by 18 lengths last month, and it's unlikely an 8lb rise will prevent him from following up if in the same form. Fire Lake has been in sparkling form of late and Milton Harris' mare is fancied to go well again, while this looks easier than the race Lady Reset finished third in at Perth last time, so she's respected for the David Pipe yard.
Prediction : 1st Buckos Boy 2nd Fire Lake 3rd Lady Reset

BYZANTINE EMPIRE will arrive full of confidence following victories at both Southwell and Perth and, despite having to concede plenty of weight to his two rivals here, he is difficult to oppose. Ragamuffin is a dual Newton Abbot scorer and he could capitalise if the selection has an off day. Treacys Jim runs from 35lb out of the handicap and seemingly has it all to do.
Prediction : 1st Byzantine Empire 2nd Ragamuffin 3rd Treacys Jim

OUR THREE SONS was a game all-the-way winner of a similar C&D event last time and a 3lb rise might not be enough to anchor him if arriving in the same determined mood. Get The Appeal lines up off a 1lb higher mark than when a length third that day and she could be in the shake-up again. Presenting Yeats and Loved Out also hold claims in a competitive handicap.
Prediction : 1st Our Three Sons 2nd Get The Appeal 3rd Presenting Yeats

D'JANGO won over fences at Worcester at the beginning of last month before running poorly at the same venue. His two subsequent efforts over hurdles haven't yielded much, but the return to the larger obstacles may see him bounce back to form. Mr Mafia appears the most likely threat, with his recent efforts offering some encouragement. Cheltenam De Vaige has a bit to prove based on recent evidence.
Prediction : 1st Django 2nd Mr Mafia 3rd Cheltenam De Vaige

KARANNELLE returned from a disappointing effort at Bangor to finish second over C&D earlier in the month and David Rees' mare appears to have been found a suitable opportunity to get her head back in front. Castle Quarter has taken a step forward on his most recent outings, finishing second in both starts in handicap company, and another solid display is likely from Neil Mulholland's gelding. Ranco and Colonel Lesley appeal most of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Karannelle 2nd Castle Quarter 3rd Ranco