7:57 Newton Abbot Tips

Limerick Leader was a close second here at the start of this month after a short break in a C4. The drop to C5 while up just 1 lb for that last run could be enough to get back on the top step.

Dancingontheedge looks the one to beat here. Has the best form of the runners in this contest. Top trainer and jockey combination. Back down in trip today should suit.

Romanor, an 11-year-old who has been falling down the handicap, has shown positive signs of returning to form in his last two starts. He has a very good record here, including three wins. The ground and trip are ideal, and his last run was in a class 4, so on paper, this is easier. Expect to see him come through with a late surge, and the price offers some value if he times it right.

Slievegar looked back to form when he was run out of it on the run-in last time after a mistake at the last fence when 2nd of 4 at Warwick over three miles one and a half furlongs. The drop in distance may help this time at Newton Abbot.

Trapista runs well at this time of year. She won twice in May last year followed by a 2nd off 113 in early July. Whilst she hasn't shown much recently, she has been fancied. She can outrun her odds today off 103.