UK Horse Racing Tips: Newton Abbot

INNESTON came to win his race before filling the runner-up spot as favourite in handicap company at Newbury, hitting the front two out only to fade late on. He occupied the same position in the EBF Final at Sandown a couple of weeks earlier and is rated 1lb inferior to Holetown Hero here, but is in receipt of 8lb when factoring in Niall Houlihan's 3lb claim. Huntingdon winner Milldam looks best placed to chase them home.
Prediction : 1st Inneston 2nd Holetown Hero 3rd Milldam

KAP CHIDLEY struck the woodwork on his handicap/chase debut at Chepstow and Tim Vaughan's charge is fancied to go one better with further improvement on the cards. Begin The Luck finished a distant third at Wincanton on Wednesday but he ought to have learnt from that experience, and Bradley Roberts' 7lb claim should aid his cause further. Master Mikey Dee heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Kap Chidley 2nd Begin The Luck 3rd Master Mikey Dee

A host of in-form rivals head to post in what looks an open contest, with marginal preference is for IBERIO. The six-year-old bolted up at Taunton last week and though it wasn't much of a race, his ability to handle testing conditions could give him the upper hand. Ramo essentially runs off the same mark as for his recent Plumpton success, when factoring in Ned Fox's 7lb claim, and he looks set to go well again. Barrier Peaks has been highly progressive this season and may not be done with just yet.
Prediction : 1st Iberio 2nd Ramo 3rd Barrier Peaks

LE LIGERIEN has been a revelation since joining the Joe Tizzard yard and the step up in trip should not inconvenience him as he attempts to bring up the four-timer on ground he relishes. Iceo Madrik didn't cut much ice on his UK debut in the Ultima at the Cheltenham Festival, but better can be expected now. Foxboro is another leading contender on the back of a determined success at Newbury last month.
Prediction : 1st Le Ligerien 2nd Nocte Volatus 3rd Iceo Madrik

Runner-up to a pair of decent Paul Nicholls inmates on two of his three starts under Rules, this appeals as a gilt-edged opportunity for WESTERN GENERAL to get off the mark. Red Notice won a point-to-point recently and is now in the hands of Christian Williams so is one to watch, while Knowwhentoholdem was promising in bumpers and it is too soon to write him off, despite a couple of ordinary efforts in this sphere.
Prediction : 1st Western General 2nd Red Notice 3rd Knowwhentoholdem

KYM EYRE may have found the drop to an extended 2m5f against her when third at Taunton and Evan Williams' mare, who found only one too strong over 3m at Ffos Las prior to that, can show her appreciation for this return to a stiffer test. Galop Du Bosc bounced back to form with a creditable runner-up effort at Chepstow and he's feared most with the tongue-tie and blinkers retained. Kings Krackertara wasn't far behind in fourth on that occasion and completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Kym Eyre 2nd Galop Du Bosc 3rd Kings Krackertara

Good Time Ahead wasn't quite at his best when fourth on rain-affected going at Plumpton last month and the nine-year-old, who subsequently made the frame on the all-weather, would make more appeal on ground quicker than he's likely to experience here. With that in mind, SHAW'S CROSS, who arrives in good form over fences, should have no issues reverting to the smaller obstacles and shades the vote. The lightly-raced Agent Empire took a small step forward at Sedgefield and is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Shaws Cross 2nd Good Time Ahead 3rd Agent Empire