Sergeant Fury Newton Abbot 15:55 tips, betting, and prediction

Let's dive into the 15:55 South West Rail Solutions Ltd. Handicap Hurdle at Newton Abbot. Covering a distance of 2m 167y on a 'Good' going, this promises a healthy tussle. First up is Sergeant Fury, our top tip for today's race. This 5-year-old gelding, trained by Harry Derham with Paul O'Brien in the saddle, is hitting a live price of 3, categorised as a value bet. Don't let the recent quiet spell fool you; the horse hasn't raced much in the last 30 days but seems to keep his form tiptop with a steady strike rate over the past 180 days at 60%. It's notable that Sergeant Fury has shown a likable performance here at Newton Abbot before, making him a familiar face with better odds in this setting. Breaking Cover, a 7-year-old gelding, is next on the rank with a live price of 4.5, presenting himself as another value prospect. Trained by A J Honeyball and piloted by Sam Twiston-Davies, this chap has been quite successful recently, claiming victories in his last few outings. His overall strike rate over the last 180 days stands at 100%, an impressive stat that could be an edge in today's race although his specific course form at Newton Abbot isn't as established as we'd like. Then, we have Max Of Stars, another 5-year-old but this time a mare steered by B S Hughes and trained by Ollie Pears. With a live price also at 4.5, she's yet to show strong course affinity at Newton Abbot, but don't dismiss her capabilities quickly. Her general form is respectable with a couple of recent wins under her belt over 180 days and a solid distance record. While these three hold the fort, keep an eye on Polling Day, a 7-year-old gelding with a live price at 11, making him the long shot of the group. Although his recent outings haven't been spectacular, surprises in races like these aren't uncommon, and sometimes the long shots come through when you least expect it. To wrap up, the nod goes to Sergeant Fury as our predicted winner. With strong indicators in form and a good feel for the course, it's hard not to back him for a win today. Best of luck to all, and remember to enjoy the thrill but bet responsibly!
Article prices indicative and correct at 3:15 am on 21st August 2025

P	Horse	H	T	J	J/T	RL
2^nd	2. Sergeant Fury	27⁵	14¹	21²	35²	231³
3^rd	3. Breaking Cover	26⁰	12⁷	19⁴	33⁰	230⁹
4^th	1. Max Of Stars	25⁵	10³	17⁵	27⁶	200⁸
F	5. Polling Day	24⁹	9⁵	18⁹	31⁴	200⁴
1^st	4. Hope Rising	25²	12⁹	18⁷	28⁰	198⁰

Newton Abbot 15:55

Race 4 South West Rail Solutions Ltd. Handicap Hurdle (2m 167y)

21st Aug 25