UK Horse Racing Tips: Newton Abbot

Dual hurdles winner One Big Bang hasn't looked back since making his first start for James Owen in March and he warrants respect in his bid for a hat-trick. However, a double penalty will make life tougher for the six-year-old and HYMAC shades the verdict in receipt of weight. The son of Ask capped off last season's campaign with a victory over fences in a competitive handicap at Cheltenham and he has the ability to win on this return to hurdles. Kruger Park is unlikely to be far away.
Prediction : 1st Hymac 2nd One Big Bang 3rd Kruger Park

Having scored on his seasonal bow at Huntingdon last season, MR GREY SKY could be worth chancing on this return to action. The veteran is racing off the same mark as his subsequent victory at Chepstow and he makes plenty of appeal for a stable in good heart at present. Progressive novice hurdler Royal Jewel boasts a pointing background and is feared most now debuting over fences. Western General and Champagnesuperover are others to note on their reappearance.
Prediction : 1st Mr Grey Sky 2nd Royal Jewel 3rd Western General

Major Fortune proved a different proposition on the switch to handicaps last season, winning five races on the bounce, and a 6lb higher mark for his narrow defeat at Ayr in April is unlikely the ceiling of his ability. With all that being said, this 2m1f distance looks on the sharp side for Dan Skelton's gelding and VOCITO has more compelling claims. A switch to more aggressive tactics saw the son of Vocalised scoring with ease at Stratford earlier this month and he looks ready for a return to handicap company. Celtic Art is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Vocito 2nd Major Fortune 3rd Celtic Art

El Granjero justified his short odds in fine style on his handicap bow at Hereford in April and should mount a serious challenge off a 6lb higher rating. However, he could come out second best to CATCH HIM DERRY, who struck in commanding style in this grade over 3m at Ayr last time and he looks well placed to record a double. Canty Bay is another to note after his runner-up effort at Taunton at this level on his latest outing.
Prediction : 1st Catch Him Derry 2nd El Granjero 3rd Canty Bay

DOYOUKNOWWHATIMEAN accounted for his nearest rival by over six lengths in this grade at Stratford in March and makes his return to action off a 9lb higher rating. Dan Skelton's seven-year-old might only need to produce a repeat of that display in order to complete the hat-trick. Pachacuti was victorious over 3m1f at Wincanton in February and it would be no surprise to see him get involved, while Sherborne is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Doyouknowwhatimean 2nd Pachacuti 3rd Sherborne

Point-to-point winner GENTLEMAN TOBOOT changed hands for 46,000 euros in May and the son of Harzand is related to plenty of winners. David Pipe's four-year-old is fancied to make an instant impression, with his main threat possibly being Elysian Knight, who has made the frame on both of his bumper starts to date and should go well. Of the remainder, Kosac D'oudairies makes the most appeal on his first outing under Rules.
Prediction : 1st Gentleman Toboot 2nd Elysian Knight 3rd Kosac Doudairies