UK Horse Racing Tips: Newton Abbot

Shinji appeared to benefit from making most of the running when getting off the mark over hurdles at Southwell a fortnight ago. The 7lb rise has been negated by Freddie Keighley's allowance, but a chance is still taken with BAHTIYAR. Dan Skelton's gelding went close off the same mark at Stratford last August and it may well be the right time to catch him fresh. Saddlers Quest's recent fourth here makes her of interest, while Karakoy is another who could enter the reckoning.
Prediction : 1st Bahtiyar 2nd Shinji 3rd Saddlers Quest

Ben Pauling enjoyed a fine 2023/24 season and the Gloucestershire handler saddles an interesting American recruit in the shape of MILL STREET. A sound surface may prove key to him, having raced exclusively on firm ground, and connections could try to take advantage during the summer months. Unleash Hell showed consistent form on the level and is a rare runner in this sphere for Tom Dascombe, while Golden Path and Enzo Maresca are others to note.
Prediction : 1st Mill Street 2nd Unleash Hell 3rd Golden Path

RAMENSKY benefited from stepping up in trip at Hereford on his second outing over timber when scoring by 10 lengths and the manner of victory suggested further improvement would be forthcoming. Huelgoat faces a tougher task than his C&D success earlier in the month but he is one for the shortlist. Cindysox also won here last time and her pedigree suggests she is likely to appreciate the extra distance.
Prediction : 1st Ramensky 2nd Huelgoat 3rd Cindysox

Belgarum justified strong support in the market when opening his account in some style at Fontwell. However, an 11lb rise may be enough to prevent him from supplementing that victory and BEN BUIE edges the vote. The Martin Keighley-trained 10-year-old was far from disgraced on his reappearance, when third over an inadequate 2m at Hereford, and a return to his last winning distance may help him to get his head back in front. American Gerry and Harlem Soul are also noted.
Prediction : 1st Ben Buie 2nd Belgarum 3rd American Gerry

Although thwarted in his hat-trick bid when runner-up over C&D, OUR DYLAN lost little in defeat behind a subsequent winner. Kayley Woollacott's charge was just over nine lengths ahead of the third that day and he could make light work of a 3lb rise. Taunton second Summerleaze arrives on the back of her best effort to date and she is feared most, ahead of Queen Of Steel.
Prediction : 1st Our Dylan 2nd Summerleaze 3rd Queen Of Steel

The combination of a drop in grade and step up in trip off a 1lb lower rating could possibly prove key to LALLYGAG regaining the winning thread. Paul Nicholls' seven-year-old posted a creditable effort when runner-up at Worcester 12 days ago, and a repeat showing should see him hard to beat. In search of a three-timer, Mr Tambourine Man must be given the utmost respect and may emerge as the chief threat. Dual C&D winner Mr Yeats is also noted, having finished only two lengths behind the selection when third last time out.
Prediction : 1st Lallygag 2nd Mr Tambourine Man 3rd Mr Yeats

Jamie Snowden and Gavin Sheehan have been among the winners in the last couple of weeks, and they team up with handicap/chase debutant SCALLOWAY CASTLE. This six-year-old changed hands in May after disappointing in three outings for former connections, but might have more to offer in this sphere. An opening figure of 85 could prove exploitable in a race that may not take a lot of winning. Anthony Honeyball does well here so Guivinec warrants consideration stepping up in trip, having twice made the frame at Fontwell in recent months. Top-weight Ayepaddy completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Scalloway Castle 2nd Guivinec 3rd Ayepaddy