UK Horse Racing Tips: Newton Abbot

The progressive ART OF DIPLOMACY landed a four-timer over fences with a recent success at Bangor. There was cut in the ground when he scored over these obstacles back in June, so Mickey Bowen's charge looks worth sticking with. Catch Him Derry has won four times over hurdles and is weighted to give the selection a race on his chasing debut, but In The Air has it all to do on these terms.
Prediction : 1st Art Of Diplomacy 2nd Catch Him Derry 3rd In The Air

Dan Skelton sent out last year's inaugural winner and A PAI DE NOM makes plenty of appeal. The five-year-old has undergone a wind operation since disappointing in a NH Flat race at Sandown, but his debut second to a subsequent Listed winner at Chepstow is strong form and he can make a winning start over timber. Bumper winner Maldini Milano is another to note on his hurdling bow and rates a bigger danger than General Briar.
Prediction : 1st A Pai De Nom 2nd Maldini Milano 3rd General Briar

Hill In Brazil made a winning start for her new yard when landing a maiden hurdle at Worcester a fortnight ago. There should be more to come from her, but JOUEUSE ROYALE is marginally preferred. An import from Ireland, she was having only her second outing for Olly Murphy when successful at Market Rasen last month and is taken to defy a penalty. La Belle Argentee and Best Night are others to note.
Prediction : 1st Joueuse Royale 2nd Hill In Brazil 3rd La Belle Argentee

A winner on his first two appearances for Jennie Candlish before a mistake at the last cost him at Hexham, DICKENS sets the standard on recent form and he can strike again for a sixth career success. Runner-up on his last two starts at Cartmel, Mojo Ego is capable of being in the shake-up again, as is Top Guy, who is of interest on his handicap debut.
Prediction : 1st Dickens 2nd Mojo Ego 3rd Top Guy

Similar to his stable, MOHAWK CHIEF has been in top form and a 3lb rise for his most recent success at Hexham may not be enough to prevent him from making it three victories in his last four starts. A facile winner at Stratford earlier in the month, Chillhi must be of interest, despite an 8lb rise. Prince Zaltar has the potential to improve on his first start for the Dan Skelton yard.
Prediction : 1st Mohawk Chief 2nd Chillhi 3rd Prince Zaltar

Not many land three victories in the space of a week, but SHANTOU LUCKY has the opportunity to do just that after wins at Uttoxeter and Worcester. James Owen's charge is 9lb well-in compared to his future mark and can land the four-timer on the step up in trip, with the consistent McGregors Charge looking best placed to chase him home. A comfortable winner over timber at Worcester, Pooroldmackley may also have a say in proceedings.
Prediction : 1st Shantou Lucky 2nd McGregors Charge 3rd Pooroldmackley