UK Horse Racing Tips: Newton Abbot

YELLOW CARD looks worth a try over this trip after a staying-on second over 2m4f at Ffos Las. With Sean Bowen in the saddle, stepping up in distance could draw further improvement. Consistent in point-to-points, Premier Fantasy could have a big say if he adapts to this new task on his Rules/hurdling debut, while River Don wouldn't need much of a step forward to be on the premises.
Prediction : 1st Yellow Card 2nd Premier Fantasy 3rd River Don

DUNKERQUE has flourished since joining Jennie Candlish and a fourth consecutive success is highly feasible, despite the gelding picking up a 7lb penalty for his Kelso success from 10 days ago. Given that Doc McCoy has failed to complete on his last three starts and Vengeance has to compete from 8lb out of the handicap, the selection could be very well placed to extend his winning sequence.
Prediction : 1st Dunkerque 2nd Doc McCoy 3rd Vengeance

JENA D'OUDAIRIES had plenty in hand when racking up a double in a similar event at Stratford a couple of weeks ago and a 6lb rise may not be enough to stop her from making it a hat-trick. Miss Goldfire scored at Fontwell two starts ago and was still going well when unseating her rider at the same venue recently. On that evidence, she could be the main threat, although Just A Memory should not be discounted.
Prediction : 1st Jena Doudairies 2nd Miss Goldfire 3rd Just A Memory

AMERICAN LAND was unfortunate to bump into a very well-handicapped rival, who has won again since, when second at Chepstow last time. Off the same mark, it would be no surprise to see Joe Tizzard's gelding go one better. Arctic Voyage has to be respected following two impressive wins in novice/maiden hurdles. All of the remainder have claims, but Morning Mayhem is the pick of them.
Prediction : 1st American Land 2nd Arctic Voyage 3rd Morning Mayhem

WESTERTON shaped with much more promise when second at Warwick a fortnight ago and has been found a really good opening to build on that improved display. Lord Cauvelliere was only beaten five lengths into fourth at Ludlow and commands attention on that evidence, while you can also make a solid case for past C&D winner Cogital and Jukebox Annie.
Prediction : 1st Westerton 2nd Lord Cauvelliere 3rd Cogital

MATTY'S MATE looks the part on paper debuting for Paul Nicholls in the famous Ged Mason and Sir Alex Ferguson silks, and he is Sam Twiston-Davies' sole ride on the card. Roccana Rose sports a hood and tongue-tie on her introduction and is interesting getting weight from the selection, as is Megatothemax, who is owned and trained by Nick Scholfield.
Prediction : 1st Mattys Mate 2nd Roccana Rose 3rd Megatothemax