UK Horse Racing Tips: Newton Abbot

Successful and consistent in bumpers last term, TRIGG has adapted well to hurdles and appeals the most. The Dan Skelton-trained five-year-old picks up a 6lb penalty for a triumph at Uttoxeter on his penultimate start and this appears to be good placement for his return from a break. Mecene made all to win at Taunton and will be a big danger if picking up where he left off in March. Silver Whisper is the pick of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Trigg 2nd Mecene 3rd Silver Whisper

MISTER URSUS has flourished since joining Olly Murphy and, with Tom Hutsby claiming 10lb from the saddle, the progressive five-year-old can maintain his forward momentum on his return. Misterdoc is also bidding to complete a three-timer after wins in novice company at Ludlow and Perth. He debuts in a handicap from a workable mark and is dangerous to rule out. The consistent Arctic Voyage is the pick of the rest.
Prediction : 1st Mister Ursus 2nd Misterdoc 3rd Arctic Voyage

Chasing debutant Reteti commands respect based on the pick of his hurdles form, while Myrighthandman was a winner in the point-to-point sphere so could improve for the switch to fences. However, slender preference is for the consistent ANOTHER FOLLY, who is more wily in this discipline and is fancied to put his knowledge to good use. Playful Fox is one to keep an eye on in the betting on just his second chasing start.
Prediction : 1st Another Folly 2nd Reteti 3rd Myrighthandman

With question marks surrounding his rivals, this looks a suitable opportunity for NORMAN FLETCHER to score for the first time since November 2024. The Twiston-Davies yard is in rude health and the seven-year-old makes obvious appeal after his latest second at Uttoxeter. Beorma recorded seven consecutive triumphs before pulling up at Stratford 53 days ago and could be freshened up by a break, while stable debutant Mount Anglesby is worth a second look in the betting.
Prediction : 1st Norman Fletcher 2nd Beorma 3rd Mount Anglesby

Country Mile made light work of the opposition on his seasonal bow at Uttoxeter and has to be taken seriously with that run under his belt. However, Dan Skelton's charge does have something to find on the ratings with the returning QUEBECOIS. The seven-year-old didn't appear to see out the 4m trip in the Scottish National, and a repeat of his cracking third in the Ultima would make him difficult to beat. El Capitaine shouldn't be far behind.
Prediction : 1st Quebecois 2nd Country Mile 3rd El Capitaine

FLASHY BOY is holding his form well and won over C&D in August. He's since registered a couple of respectable efforts in defeat before a bloodless success at Sedgefield. He wasn't asked any serious questions there 10 days ago so the quick turnaround should be fine and he can strike again at the expense of fellow last-start scorers Daring Plan and Testflight, who actually beat the selection here last month.
Prediction : 1st Flashy Boy 2nd Daring Plan 3rd Testflight

Havanotherguinness and Irish Ocean are two very interesting newcomers representing top yards and the market should tell us more about both. DUHALLOW STORM could be the value play, though, as he wasn't without his supporters when introduced here in the spring and has been given time to strengthen up since. Having that run under his belt could prove key and Sam Twiston-Davies keeps the ride.
Prediction : 1st Duhallow Storm 2nd Havanotherguinness 3rd Irish Ocean