UK Horse Racing Tips: Newton Abbot

Joe Tizzard sends INVESTMENT MANAGER back over hurdles for the first time since January 2022, and he may have been found a suitable opportunity. Seventh over fences at Uttoxeter last time out, he drops in class here and may make every post a winning one in a small field he could dominate. Paddy De Pole is an obvious danger in recept of 4lb but he has been found out off this sort of mark and may need some respite from the handicapper. Mr Yeats looks booked for third.
Prediction : 1st Investment Manager 2nd Paddy De Pole 3rd Mr Yeats

A poor turnout of just the three runners, but that won't bother the Skeltons who send BEAT BOX looking for his hat-trick after wins at Market Rasen and then over this C&D recently. He has won on soft ground before so going, track and trip are all boxes ticked, making him the one to beat. Magistrato is certainly capable if he takes to the softer ground, and he may get the better of Top Speed in the race for second.
Prediction : 1st Beat Box 2nd Magistrato 3rd Top Speed

Jockey Freddie Gingell claims 3lb riding for Paul Nicholls, which may be enough to see top-weight DANCINGONTHEEDGE get back to winning ways on her debut over fences. Her sole victory over hurdles came here in July and, if she takes to the larger obstacles, she might prove tough to beat. Coconut Twist won over this C&D on his chasing debut in May and is not one to overlook, likewise Market Rasen winner Hey Day Baby.
Prediction : 1st Dancingontheedge 2nd Coconut Twist 3rd Hey Day Baby

Torrent and FINAL ENTRY both have penalties after making winning starts over hurdles and, while the former wasn't disgraced when second under similar circumstances at Cartmel last month, the latter shades preference given his scope to develop in this discipline. Having cost 180,000 euros as yearling, the selection was snapped up by these connections for just 28,000gns prior to his winning hurdling debut here in July, and there should be more to come. Masonbrook Meadow rates the pick of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Final Entry 2nd Torrent 3rd Masonbrook Meadow

CALL BLUE returned from a lengthy absence with a solid effort when second at Stratford last month and could be hard to beat if building on that. Raised 3lb, the selection is still open to further progression in handicaps and offers strong appeal. Karannelle wasn't beaten far over the extended 2m2f here last month and has to be of interest, while Saddlers Quest also warrants close inspection on her first start after wind surgery.
Prediction : 1st Call Blue 2nd Karannelle 3rd Saddlers Quest

ALAN DE BANKS faces a potentially straightforward task here. A game winner over C&D on his debut in June, the selection was heavily supported on his latest start at Worcester but greenness probably got the better of him that day. Wiser and back in familiar surroundings, compensation could await. The Expensive One edges out Mon The Hoops to be the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Alan De Banks 2nd The Expensive One 3rd Mon The Hoops