UK Horse Racing Tips: Newton Abbot

ST JUST IN TIME could only manage third when returning to timber at Perth earlier in the month but the step up in trip on this occasion is a potential source of improvement for Harry Derham's charge. He gets the vote ahead of Iwanttobreakfree, who is entitled to build on his runner-up effort at Worcester. Nightflyer finished fifth at the same venue in June and cheekpieces are likely to sharpen him up.
Prediction : 1st St Just In Time 2nd Iwanttobreakfree 3rd Nightflyer

PREMIER FANTASY shaped better than the result suggested when third over C&D last month. The handicapper dropped him 3lb for that effort and a subsequent wind operation could help to make the difference required. Knightsbridge is clearly better than his latest fourth at Worcester, having won twice prior to that, and is capable of being in the mix, along with recent Stratford third Flashy Boy.
Prediction : 1st Premier Fantasy 2nd Knightsbridge 3rd Flashy Boy

BUXTED REEL has placed on his last couple of starts over hurdles and the seven-year-old may have the opportunity he has been waiting for to gain a first success in this sphere. Linden Lane wasn't at his best here last month, but he had run with credit on a couple of occasions before that and a repeat of those efforts give him every chance. Ask Peter completes the shortlist.
Prediction : 1st Buxted Reel 2nd Linden Lane 3rd Ask Peter

GORE POINT has really gotten into the groove over fences now, winning at Stratford in June before going on to complete a four-timer courtesy of a hat-trick of C&D successes. Anthony Honeyball's gelding has a bit more to do under a 7lb penalty, but he's still only had eight starts over the larger obstacles and may yet have more in the locker. Obsessedwithyou reverts to fences following a brief stint over timber and is respected along with Market Rasen victor Gower Prince.
Prediction : 1st Gore Point 2nd Obsessedwithyou 3rd Gower Prince

My Girl Katie arrives having notched up a brace of course wins over fences and the latest of those was the most impressive. Grace Harris' mare has to be respected, but she goes back hurdling and has yet to score in that discipline. With that in mind, preference is for JACK THE SAVAGE. A winner at Fontwell in June before looking a little outpaced over 2m7f at Market Rasen, he should relish the return to further and is expected to bounce back. Final Entry heads the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Jack The Savage 2nd My Girl Katie 3rd Final Entry

Thickthorn Tom has been a model of consistency this year and it would be no surprise if he went in again for leading connections after setting up this hat-trick attempt courtesy of a smooth Worcester success. However, IT'S A BREEZE is slightly more appealing on a hat-trick of his own, as he has left a lasting impression the last twice at this venue. Lady Kara had been in good form over hurdles before unseating her rider over fences at Stratford and cannot be overlooked.
Prediction : 1st Its A Breeze 2nd Thickthorn Tom 3rd Lady Kara

Donnie Azoff is holding his form well at present, with a C&D triumph sandwiched by two second places, and commands obvious respect. However, ELLERTON is fancied to step up in a first-time tongue-tie following wind surgery and get back to the form that saw him win impressively here in May. King Of The Bronx was successful the last time he tackled obstacles, but has a lengthy absence to overcome.
Prediction : 1st Ellerton 2nd Donnie Azoff 3rd King Of The Bronx