Newton Abbot
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Breaking It Down: Murt Khan’s horse racing tips for Tuesday


Owner and professional punter Murt Khan heads to Newton Abbot for today's best bets, and he's splitting stakes in the opener.

Recommended bets: Breaking It Down


2pts win Seeanythingyoulike in 6.00 Newton Abbot at 9/4 - likely pace burn-up could see this race fall in his lap

0.5pt win Starlit Night in 6.00 Newton Abbot at 11/2 - jumped better last time and big chance to gain compensation

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There are a few horses on paper that like to go from the front in this modest handicap hurdle.

Clearly Capable won with a bit in hand for his first start for Brian Barr but has been pulled up twice since. He is likely to employ similar forcing tactics and cheekpieces are applied today.

Ashkoun has run a few decent races since joining Tim Vaughan a few years back but is still yet to get his head in front. He's a keen sort and is also likely to be ridden up with the pace.

STARLIT NIGHT ran a much better race last time having been ridden positively for the first time in a while.

Her jumping was a lot cleaner and she was unlucky to get nabbed late on. I am very keen on her chances but if a tear up develops up front she could be vulnerable to closer.

SEEANYTHINGYOULIKE is a lightly-raced eight-year-old and remains open to improvement.

He was well backed on his last start and ran a promising race having done best of the hold-up performers.

He should enjoy the likely pace in the race and with the potential improvement it could be the day he breaks his maiden tag.

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Breaking It Down P&L:

June: -6.6pts
May: +30pts

Posted at 0815 BST on 27/06/17.

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