UK Horse Racing Tips: Newton Abbot

The face value of YES INDEED's winning return at Stratford gives the eight-year-old an obvious chance of registering back-to-back wins given he seemed to respond well for the retained rider, Sean Bowen. That said, Famoso gets 12lb from Bowen's mount and is capable of making this a good test on these terms. Dexter has something to find with the latter based on their encounter at Ludlow three weeks ago and needs everything to go his way if he is going to spring a surprise.
Prediction : 1st Yes Indeed 2nd Famoso 3rd Dexter

Iris Des Issards is a potential improver with cheekpieces tried for just the second time, while She Has Notions, who was sensibly pulled up after a bad mistake at Catterick when last seen, commands respect off 2lb below his last winning mark and can figure if his jumping holds up better. Nevertheless, this really won't take much winning and a speculative vote goes to BOSKILL BORDEN, who is back on a winning rating and he could provide a bit of value in a weak event.
Prediction : 1st Boskill Borden 2nd Iris Des Issards 3rd She Has Notions

MIGHTY FLEUR has jumps winners in her pedigree and could be well placed by Peter and Michael Bowen as she bids to make a winning start over hurdles. Having finished placed in three bumpers in 2024, the daughter of Scorpion ticks the right boxes and looks ready for this next phase of her development. Merry Shuil hinted at ability when fourth at Carlisle on her debut over timber in February and can play a strong role with another step forward. Jokers 'N' Clowns is readily suggested as the best of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Mighty Fleur 2nd Merry Shuil 3rd Jokers N Clowns

MUSIQUE DE FEE bolted up over an extended 3m1f at Hereford on her penultimate start before defying an 11lb rise at Sedgefield three weeks ago, and Georgina Nicholls' progressive mare is fancied to complete the hat-trick despite a further 7lb hike. Coconut Twist won under Robbie David at Exeter recently and he's unlikely to be far away, while Guy should not be overlooked.
Prediction : 1st Musique De Fee 2nd Coconut Twist 3rd Guy

Jaramillo has shown enough to suggest his current mark is well within range over fences, but the vote goes to INVESTMENT MANAGER. Although below-par on his last two starts, Joe Tizzard's gelding seldom runs poorly here with a record of five wins from 11 visits (two over hurdles). If allowed to dictate terms, he could be tough to beat. Lord Baddesley can chase the pair home.
Prediction : 1st Investment Manager 2nd Jaramillo 3rd Lord Baddesley

Not the deepest of contests and previous experience could prove key to the chances of JOSH CENTRAL. Tom Weston's gelding was far from disgraced on his racecourse bow at Taunton last month and is likely to have learned plenty from that spin. The booking of Sean Bowen is perhaps the most notable factor of all. Call Me Legend has experience between the flags and it would come as no surprise were he to be involved, while Border Gem is noted too.
Prediction : 1st Josh Central 2nd Call Me Legend 3rd Border Gem