UK Horse Racing Tips: Newton Abbot

It wasn't a great race that LADY KARA won at Hereford, but the manner in which she justified the strong support in the betting suggests this is a good time to follow this improving mare. Staying in novice company means she has to concede a penalty to bumper winners Frenati and Lady Litigator, who are the pick of the rest based on potential, while Princess Of Ballea is another hurdles debutant to monitor in the betting.
Prediction : 1st Lady Kara 2nd Frenati 3rd Lady Litigator

The money was down on THICKTHORN TOM when he was a creditable second at Fontwell and, open to further improvement on just his fourth start over fences, he is readily suggested as the one to be with. Roi Du Roume was also a well-backed favourite last time out and is a must for consideration, despite disappointing at Perth, representing an in-form yard. It's A Breeze fell on his chasing bow, but sets the standard based on his hurdles form and shouldn't be underestimated.
Prediction : 1st Thickthorn Tom 2nd Roi Du Roume 3rd Its A Breeze

TIME TO BITE brushed aside higher-rated opposition to land a veterans' event at Fakenham and the durable 11-year-old has a major chance of following up, with a 4lb rise looking fair. Rickety Bridge made a winning chasing debut over C&D and rates as another key player given his scope for progression, while Snipe ran with credit in the Foxhunters at Aintree and can figure in this less hectic environment. Moroder and Blackjack Magic help to make this competitive, despite the low turnout.
Prediction : 1st Time To Bite 2nd Rickety Bridge 3rd Snipe

Reel Orange continued on her upward trajectory when scoring over C&D a fortnight ago and a 5lb higher mark shouldn't prevent another bold showing. However, SCORESBY returned to Rules with a ready triumph at Fontwell earlier this month and he could prove to be slightly better treated. St Lukes Chelsea has displayed enough ability to score at this level and he's a potential improver stepping up in distance.
Prediction : 1st Scoresby 2nd Reel Orange 3rd St Lukes Chelsea

ELLERTON appeared rejuvenated by a 167-day layoff when scoring over an extended 2m here recently and he looks more than capable of following up. The six-year-old struck over 2m4f at Wincanton in March of last year so this distance should be within his reach. David Pipe has his string in fantastic fettle so an improved performance from American Sniper would come as no surprise, while Byzantium isn't easily dismissed.
Prediction : 1st Ellerton 2nd American Sniper 3rd Byzantium

The application of cheekpieces was stated as a source of improvement when SUPREME YEATS won gamely over C&D three weeks ago. Assuming the retained headgear inspires another determined effort, he could again be difficult to overhaul. Belgarum also merits close inspection after he made all at Fontwell. He's had numerous wind issues over the years, but that effort showed he retains ability. Clotilda reverts to hurdles off a feasible rating and can go close if her stamina holds out.
Prediction : 1st Supreme Yeats 2nd Belgarum 3rd Clotilda