UK Horse Racing Tips: Newton Abbot

Although unable to justify favouritism when finishing third at Doncaster, HARDLY SURPRISING still ran to a decent level. An official rating of 117 suggests that the five-year-old is more than capable of picking up a maiden hurdle and he edges the vote over Dutch Corner. Dan Skelton's gelding arrives on the back of a good second at Exeter and he's likely to be in the thick of the action once more, along with Limier D'arthel.
Prediction : 1st Hardly Surprising 2nd Dutch Corner 3rd Limier Darthel

After victories at Taunton and Leicester, Palawan Du Mazet arrives at the top of his game. Although a 3lb higher mark for his latest triumph isn't excessive, he does need to prove himself on a quicker surface. With that in mind, it might be worth taking a punt on stable debutant JACK'S A LEGEND, who wasn't disgraced when finishing behind two superior rivals in a hunter chase over C&D when last sighted. Jack Doyen and Begin The Luck are others to note.
Prediction : 1st Jacks A Legend 2nd Palawan Du Mazet 3rd Jack Doyen

REEL ORANGE disappointed in fourth at Hereford, but she should take some stopping if putting it all together. The seven-year-old had previously posted an encouraging second-placed stable bow at Exeter and a repeat may prove sufficient. Reopposing fifth Eskimo Sam was too keen on that belated return to action and the reintroduction of a hood could see her involved. Getarose may fare best of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Reel Orange 2nd Eskimo Sam 3rd Getarose

Plenty can be given a chance, including last year's winner Scarface. He bids to repeat off a 2lb higher mark, while Tahmuras bounced back with a respectable second at Windsor and is potentially well handicapped. However, CALIMYSTIC remains unexposed over fences having won both starts over the larger obstacles so far. Nicky Henderson's charge scored a shade cosily at Sandown and a 6lb rise may not be enough to halt his good progress.
Prediction : 1st Calimystic 2nd Scarface 3rd Tahmuras

The consistent Call Me Legend cannot be ruled out with any confidence in this grade, while Top Guy is less reliable but finished a solid second at Market Rasen and has a shout on that form. CROSSGALES KING arrives in fine fettle having scored over the extended 3m trip at Wincanton last month. He gave the strong impression this extra yardage will suit and Syd Hosie's six-year-old looks worth sticking with.
Prediction : 1st Crossgales King 2nd Call Me Legend 3rd Top Guy

FRENATI has the form in the book, having just prevailed at Stratford last month. There should be more to come from the daughter of Nathaniel and she is taken to defy a penalty. Enya has placed in both starts to date and is likely to improve further on her second appearance after wind surgery, while Wincanton third Guste's Dance could also shape well. Numero Ventotto is out of a bumper winner and is worth a second look.
Prediction : 1st Frenati 2nd Enya 3rd Gustes Dance