UK Horse Racing Tips: Newton Abbot

PAPPANO was useful on the Flat and was thought good enough to be pitched into last year's Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham. That proved to be his solitary NH start for Willie Mullins and the son of Nathaniel has to be of interest significantly dropped in class on his debut for Syd Hosie. Devon Red is suggested as the biggest danger given his scope for improvement, while Depalma reverts to timber at a realistic level and must be feared on just his second appearance for Dan Skelton.
Prediction : 1st Pappano 2nd Devon Red 3rd Depalma

Kamille Au Kanada readily justified cramped odds in a three-runner maiden at Plumpton and is respected under a 7lb penalty, while Babs and Little Lady Rock have similar profiles and help to make this a competitive affair. Nevertheless, FINE THING shades preference after following up her breakthrough victory at Uttoxeter by accounting for a 134-rated opponent in a match at Stratford. A literal reading of the figures gives her a solid chance of rounding out the hat-trick.
Prediction : 1st Fine Thing 2nd Kamille Au Kanada 3rd Babs

THICKTHORN TOM had plenty in hand over It's A Breeze when they were first and second in a class 4 handicap over C&D and is fancied to cement his authority, despite competing off 10lb higher. A good second to a progressive chaser since, Dan Skelton's six-year-old has solid credentials. Intosomethinggood has been highly tried and could be a bigger danger off just 4lb higher than for his triumph over timber at Kempton. Heed the market vibes on his chasing debut and first run for 188 days.
Prediction : 1st Thickthorn Tom 2nd Intosomethinggood 3rd Its A Breeze

BROADWAY HONEY relished the switch to fences when getting off the mark at Worcester last week and the six-year-old is likely to be a tough nut to crack, with Toby McCain-Mitchell's claim negating some of the 7lb penalty incurred. Flashy Boy was left clear over C&D last month but remains open to further improvement after a 7lb rise, while Royal Time could build on his yard debut effort when third at Bangor a fortnight ago.
Prediction : 1st Broadway Honey 2nd Flashy Boy 3rd Royal Time

REBEL TRIBESMAN went up 4lb after gaining a second victory over hurdles at Stratford and the five-year-old appears more than capable of finding further improvement. Kom Tu Voudras fell early on in the aforementioned contest, but bounced back just over a week later at Fontwell. She commands plenty of respect along with Service Minimum, who returns from a break after a lacklustre effort at Uttoxeter in May.
Prediction : 1st Rebel Tribesman 2nd Kom Tu Voudras 3rd Service Minimum

It's hard to get away from MR MCWHINNY, who is bidding to make it four wins from his last five starts. The eight-year-old won in a canter at Sedgefield on Monday and, if in similar form, he will prove very hard to beat. My Cullen found only the selection too good over track and trip recently and could close the gap a little, while The Gypsy Davey is another to watch out for.
Prediction : 1st Mr Mcwhinny 2nd My Cullen 3rd The Gypsy Davey

FARHH ECHO readily accounted for his nearest rival by just under five lengths over 2m4f at Worcester and can cope with this drop back in trip. Beau Morgan negates most of his 7lb penalty with his claim and the five-year-old looks the one to beat. Ocean Heights returned to winning ways at this venue 11 days ago and commands respect along with Stratford victor Reteti.
Prediction : 1st Farhh Echo 2nd Ocean Heights 3rd Reteti