UK Horse Racing Tips: Newton Abbot

A 6lb penalty might not be enough to stop the Dan Skelton-trained A PAI DE NOM, who recorded a comfortable success over C&D on his hurdling bow last month. The son of Passing Glance gets the vote ahead of Alidam, as the booking of Harry Cobden on the latter could be noteworthy. The returning Gentleman Toboot makes some appeal, as does Thankyouandplease.
Prediction : 1st A Pai De Nom 2nd Alidam 3rd Gentleman Toboot

There are a few to consider, but it might pay to side with CLOTILDA. Paul Nicholls' filly was just touched off in a competitive premier handicap at Cheltenham in April, and was perhaps in need of the run at Chepstow on her return to action recently. This represents an ease in class and, with Freddie Keighley claiming a valuable 8lb, she may well bounce back. Dual hurdles winner Public Enemy is interesting, as is top weight Spirits Bay.
Prediction : 1st Clotilda 2nd Public Enemy 3rd Spirits Bay

BREAKING COVER came up short when bidding for a hat-trick last time out, but with race fitness on his side, he is expected to regain the winning thread. Anthony Honeyball's gelding remains open to improvement over fences too, and he could prove too strong for Lunar Discovery, who was fourth at Market Rasen earlier this month. Chasing debutant Quantock Hills is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Breaking Cover 2nd Lunar Discovery 3rd Quantock Hills

KAYF DANCER has stepped forward with each run over hurdles with his third to The New Lion at Chepstow last October followed up with a wide-margin success at Exeter in March. Open to improvement on his handicap debut, the seven-year-old gets the vote at the main expense of King Of The Lake, who landed a hat-trick at Exeter when last seen and may well have more to offer. J J Moon completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Kayf Dancer 2nd King Of The Lake 3rd J J Moon

SHERBORNE returned from a break to fill the runner-up spot at Stratford and this may be the time to catch Joe Tizzard's gelding on his second run after wind surgery. Buckna proved to be mostly consistent in novice/maiden hurdles last season and the switch to fences offers him a chance to progress. Joe Cotton and Royal Jewel are others likely to be in the mix.
Prediction : 1st Sherborne 2nd Buckna 3rd Joe Cotton

Harry Fry won this prize 12 months ago with subsequent Champion Bumper sixth Idaho Sun and the Dorset handler may well have another smart prospect in the shape of ON THE BAYOU. An eight-length winner of a point-to-point back in April 2024, he was purchased for 140,000 pounds and is likely to play a prominent role in proceedings. Soldier Reeves and Idaho Fire both command plenty of respect for top connections, while Tally Ho Back is another to note.
Prediction : 1st On The Bayou 2nd Soldier Reeves 3rd Idaho Fire