2:33 Newbury Tips

Knight Of Allen would have finished last of three at Chepstow first time out this season but for the leader Art Of Diplomacy stumbling on landing after the last and falling. He ran on well enough in second place to suggest he has a decent future as a chaser, and his OR of 122 looks generous.

Trappy contest where all of these runners seem to have something to prove, either over this distance or returning from a break. Road To Home is no stranger to travelling to the UK and ran a solid race at Doncaster three weeks ago, finishing a close third. He was kept wide and given a bit too much to do but travelled well and stayed on strongly once stamina came into play, beaten by less than two lengths. That was his best performance so far over fences, and I can see him improving again in a similar contest. Patrick Mullins, who was successful yesterday with his only ride at Catterick, keeps the ride after partnering him for the first time at Doncaster and will have learned plenty about the horse. With the long Newbury straight likely to suit his finishing style, he should have an each-way chance.

Made a good return to chasing last month and should cope with the 6 lb rise, coming on for that run. Solid jockey and trainer combo.

Found out by a small step up in class last time and should find today's company more suitable. Had previously gained a fifth career success when winning over today's course and distance, and wouldn't have to improve much for the first-time blinkers to make his presence felt.

Risky tip so just a small each-way tip. This looks like the type of race that may produce a strange result. Aviation definitely needs improvement but, it's still very early days in the career of this horse so he may well do better in time. Just average form on his Chase debut last time but he did leave the impression he could do better on his next start.