UK Horse Racing Tips: Newton Abbot

Although ETALON wasn't quite at his best when fourth at Kempton in February, his previous efforts at Ascot suggest that a race of this nature is within his compass. A 1lb ease in the ratings can only help Dan Skelton's charge and he edges the vote over last year's winner Light N Strike. Mickey Bowen's string are starting to fire and a return to form from his veteran wouldn't be a surprise. Western General is also noted.
Prediction : 1st Etalon 2nd Light N Strike 3rd Western General

Having made light work of the opposition in his sole point-to-point, Outmaster warrants close inspection in the market on his Rules bow. Regardless, NAME ME NICELY is a useful performer in this discipline and a reproduction of his latest second at Newbury in handicap company should make him tough to beat. Bold Step makes his hurdling debut after a promising second in an Exeter bumper in January and completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Name Me Nicely 2nd Outmaster 3rd Bold Step

STORMINHOME reacted well to the introduction of blinkers when a close second at Southwell in March and compensation could be on the horizon. A 2lb rise in the ratings looks workable for the nine-year-old and he's fancied to repel Elysian Knight. Neil Mulholland's inmate arrives on the back of a respectable fourth over timber at Plumpton and he's unexposed over fences. Dyno Dave can make his presence felt too.
Prediction : 1st Storminhome 2nd Elysian Knight 3rd Dyno Dave

Gower Prince made a pleasing start for his new yard when hitting the woodwork at Market Rasen and could go well, but it may pay to side with NORTHERN AIR. The seven-year-old mare filled the runner-up spot here last month over hurdles and if in similar form, she could capitalise on her unchanged mark. Lightning Flash is the pick of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Northern Air 2nd Gower Prince 3rd Lightning Flash

REEL ORANGE showed improvement when sporting first-time cheekpieces to record her first career success over track and trip last month and is only 3lb higher. That was just her third start for the Joe Tizzard yard and there might be more to come. Ghost Dancing didn't give her true running when pulled up at Fakenham in March and could prove a different proposition now. Of the remainder, C&D winner Best Night makes the most appeal.
Prediction : 1st Reel Orange 2nd Ghost Dancing 3rd Best Night

Mister Barclay just did enough to return to winning ways at Ffos Las in November and has to be of interest on his return to the fray. Juggernaut has found one too good the last twice and is respected, but the one who appeals most is STRIKING A POSE. Joe Tizzard's veteran made every yard of the running to score over track and trip last month and can go in again.
Prediction : 1st Striking A Pose 2nd Mister Barclay 3rd Juggernaut