Newton Abbot Tips

Nestled in Devon, Newton Abbot Racecourse has been a part of the racing world since 1866. It boasts a remarkable history, with the main grandstand officially opened by The Queen Mother in 1969.

Primarily hosting jump races, this venue has a rich past even in greyhound racing. Though smaller when compared to the nearby Exeter Racecourse, it remains a favored spot for racing enthusiasts both locally and from distant regions.

Newton Abbot Racecourse

Characterized by its almost square shape, the course at Newton Abbot runs in a left-handed direction.

With a circumference of about one mile, it's known to benefit horses that handle sharp turns well.

Featuring seven fences within each lap, these obstacles are generally seen as straightforward.

Newton Abbot Feature Races

Standing out as the highlight, the Lord Mildmay Memorial Handicap Chase, a listed race, is eagerly awaited every August, spanning a challenging two miles and five and a half furlongs.

Among the standout achievers in this race are Take The Stand, who made headlines in 2004 and followed up with a stellar second place at the Cheltenham Gold Cup, and Snoopy Loopy, triumphing in 2008, later conquering the Haydock Betfair Lancashire Chase. Nonetheless, Kings Brook boasts the most wins in this race, clinching it twice.

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Betting Advice For Newton Abbot

• Left-handed, tight and flat
• Racing generally occurs in spring, summer, and autumn.
• During summer, a couple of noteworthy handicap chases add to the allure.
• Noteworthy trainer Joe Tizzard, holding a 47.37% success rate, is a name to watch.
• Trainer Noel Williams, securing a 33.33% success rate, is one to consider.
• Tom George, with a strike rate of 29%, remains influential in the field.
• Trainer Olly Murphy, also at the 29% mark, is consistently impressive.
• Aidan Coleman, achieving a 28% win rate, is a jockey worth keeping tabs on.
• Daryl Jacob (9/33) with a 27.27% strike-rate
• Another jockey, Jonathan Burke, has shown promising performances.