UK Horse Racing Tips: Newton Abbot

Seeyouinmydreams wasn't able to follow up on April's Exeter success when only fourth at Chepstow later in the month, but Paul Nicholls' mare has few miles on the clock and might not need considerable improvement to land this. However, this looks an excellent opportunity for ARCLIGHT, who has been edging down the handicap for some time now and she is almost certain to appreciate today's ease in class.
Prediction : 1st Arclight 2nd Seeyouinmydreams 3rd null

Now two from two over timber having bolted up at Cartmel last month, it is difficult to see past BELLE LE GRAND. Dan Skelton's mare has the scope for plenty more improvement and despite having to shoulder a double penalty, she is the one to beat. Runner-up in both of her bumpers at Huntingdon, Amber Waves could be a threat with Harry Cobden aboard, while Ask Peter might fare better on his second start following a wind operation.
Prediction : 1st Belle Le Grand 2nd Amber Waves 3rd Ask Peter

HUGOS NEW HORSE was able to put it all together to break his chasing duck at Plumpton in April and, given there should be more to come, a 4lb rise for that triumph should be no barrier to further success. Conditions will be in his favour, too, and he's fancied to repel the challenge of Shanagh Bob, who landed a match-race at Ludlow on his final start for Nicky Henderson. The consistent Art Of Diplomacy should be thereabouts once again, but this might be on the sharp side for Hung Jury, who won a hunters' chase over an extended 4m at Cheltenham latest.
Prediction : 1st Hugos New Horse 2nd Shanagh Bob 3rd Art Of Diplomacy

QUITE THE GETAWAY showed a big chunk of improvement when sporting first-time cheekpieces to score at Fontwell last month and the handicapper may have been kind to only put her up 5lb. If the seven-year-old remains in similar form, she will prove tough to beat. The hat-trick seeking Hammer Dan makes his return from nearly a year off the track and warrants a market check, while Miss Popalong is another to keep an eye on.
Prediction : 1st Quite The Getaway 2nd Hammer Dan 3rd Miss Popalong

CENTARA bolted up at Hereford last month and the son of Sageburg only has a 5lb higher mark to contend with. Paul Nicholls' charge makes only his fourth chase start and could have more to offer. Magic Seven made a pleasing start over fences when second at Huntingdon and he has to be respected off a 1lb lower rating. El Muchacho is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Centara 2nd Magic Seven 3rd El Muchacho

HILL STATION went agonisingly close when he was pipped at the post over C&D last week and as he is due for a 4lb rise on that back of that effort, it can pay to keep the faith with the Dr Richard Newland and Jamie Insole-trained gelding. Sassified is feared the most after an encouraging return at Ffos Las 22 days ago, while Battle Of Omdurman also warrants respect after a creditable third on his seasonal debut at Worcester last month.
Prediction : 1st Hill Station 2nd Sassified 3rd Battle Of Omdurman

MARHABA PRINCE and Three Pikes set the standard. The latter has shown promise in a couple of bumpers at Huntingdon and Chepstow and looks the type to make good progress as he gain in experience. However, Marhaba Prince, who made a winning debut in a similar race at Wincanton last December, was highly tried in a Listed event at Cheltenham when last seen and may find this level is much more attainable. Spent A Fortune boasts a stout jumps pedigree and is an appealing newcomer to consider.
Prediction : 1st Marhaba Prince 2nd Three Pikes 3rd Spent A Fortune