This afternoon at Newton Abbot, the spotlight shines on a race named after **Investment Manager**, with live coverage on Sky Sports Racing.
3:48 PM Newton Abbot – Investment Manager vs. Kick Up A Storm
Under the guidance of Joe Tizzard, whose stable has been in excellent form at Newton Abbot, **Investment Manager** is set to compete in the **Investment Manager Handicap Chase**. This horse boasts an impressive local record, securing five wins and five second-place finishes from 12 starts in Dorset. Now racing at a favorable mark, he should not be underestimated with his regular jockey, Brendan Powell, steering the way.
Paul Nicholls will be represented by **Kick Up A Storm**, ridden by Harry Cobden, who must prove himself against this higher career mark following a less-than-stellar performance in his last outing. Additionally, **Hold Your Fort**, trained by Debra Hamer, has solid local form, clocking four victories from six tries at the track. After a strong prep run, he’s likely to show improvements today.
Champion conditional jockeys will ride **Deise Aba**, while **Planned Paradise** completes the competitive lineup in this race.
4:18 PM Newton Abbot – Paddy De Pole Aims for a Comeback
The Mick Fitzgerald Racing Syndicate hopes that **Paddy De Pole** can break his victory drought since May 2024, when he last triumphed at Hereford under rider Freddie Gingell. Currently racing 6lb above his last winning mark, he’ll rely on Jay Tibdall’s 5lb claim in the **Chris Wills Memorial Handicap Hurdle** to support his chances today.
**Al Sayah**, under the training of Neil Mulholland, arrives in top condition with a career high mark of 107, having been raised 6lb after a convincing win over the same course and distance last time out.
**Striking A Pose**, who recently clinched victory at Warwick, is expected to perform well today under Freddie Gingell, returning to a shorter distance with the weight unchanged.
4:48 PM Newton Abbot – Classic Rivals Cap Du Mathan and Yccs Portocervo
Two former top-class contenders, **Cap Du Mathan** and **Yccs Portocervo**, are set to clash in the **Totnes And Bridgetown Chase Company Open Hunters’ Chase**, both bringing solid prospects.
Olive Nicholls will ride **Cap Du Mathan**, who she previously handled during the foxhunters at Aintree earlier this year. A return to his previous form will make him a formidable opponent. Meanwhile, **Yccs Portocervo**, a bold front-runner being sent out by Dr. Richard Newland and Jamie Insole, will pose a challenge if he establishes a smooth pace.
**On Springs** is entering this race on a commendable winning streak from the point-to-point circuit, while the consistently strong **Peacocks Secret** aims to extend his successful campaign.
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