Our Newton Abbot racing tips cover all 6 races on the card today, Friday 3rd July 2026. The action gets underway at 14:10 and runs through to 17:05, with going reported as 7.1) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Max Of Stars boasts a 50% strike rate from 4 runs at the track, Sam Twiston-Davies has been in fine form here with 93 wins from 402 rides, Ollie Pears’s yard sends out runners with a 40% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
Tipster Performance at Newton Abbot
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Newton Abbot over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Country | Racing Post | 27 | 13 | 48.15% | 62.96% |
| Luke Tucker | Cambridge Evening News | 12 | 3 | 25% | 41.67% |
14:10 – Sky Sports Racing Mares’ Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
Race Details: 2m | Class 4 | Going: 7.1) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a fairly informative little mares’ maiden rather than a deep one, with most of the serious interest centred on four runners. Likewhatyousee sets the standard on the figures after a promising second on debut over hurdles, while Getmyfriend already has a bumper win on the board and is entitled to come on from her fourth on hurdling debut. Elated brings the most solid body of hurdle form, but she is beginning to look a shade exposed after a sequence of placed efforts. For Her Glory is the unexposed one in the pack, a bumper winner who should be sharper for her third on hurdles debut. In a race where recent progress may matter more than bare experience, it is not bombproof, but the younger improvers appeal most.
Top Selections
1. Likewhatyousee – 2/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Jonjo O’Neill Jr | Trainer: Jonjo & A J O’Neill | Form: 2 | Rating: 101 | Topspeed: 60
She made the sort of hurdling debut that usually points to a maiden like this being well within reach, finishing second and immediately posting a respectable mark of 101. That gives her a solid platform in a race where not many arrive with a clear level of established hurdle ability. The O’Neill yard knows how to place one, and Jonjo O’Neill Jr is the right man to keep things uncomplicated over this sharp 2m. At 2/1 she is no hidden gem, but she still looks the percentage call given her profile, age allowance and the likelihood of improvement from first to second start over timber. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. For Her Glory – 3/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Sean Bowen | Trainer: Olly Murphy | Form: 13 | Rating: | Topspeed:
There is a bit more guesswork involved with For Her Glory, but that is also where the upside lies. She won in bumpers before shaping with promise when third on her hurdle debut, and it would be no surprise at all if she took a sizeable step forward now. Sean Bowen is an eye-catching booking at this track, and Olly Murphy’s mares often improve with racing rather than showing everything first time over obstacles. The 4yo allowance is another plus in a race against older mares, and 3/1 feels fair if you think she can build on that initial run over hurdles. She looks the sensible each-way punt in an eight-runner field.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Likewhatyousee is the win play after a clean, encouraging hurdling debut that gives her the strongest form base in the race. For Her Glory is the each-way alternative, with enough latent improvement to get seriously involved. Getmyfriend is the obvious danger if progressing from her first try over hurdles, while Elated is solid but may again find one or two too good.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elated | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Getmyfriend | 9/4 | 11/5 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Winters Hill | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 (Bet365) |
| For Her Glory | 3/1 | 11/5 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Likewhatyousee | 2/1 | 9/5 | 15/8 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Lundy View | 50/1 | 100/1 | 100/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Betfair) |
| Princess Of Ballea | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Steal A Glance | 22/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
14:45 – Sun Racing Free Tickets With Sun Club Novices’ Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 2f | Class 5 | Going: 7.1) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This doesn’t look a deep novice handicap hurdle, but it is the sort of small-field contest where the shape of the race matters plenty. Kittys Glance heads the market after solid efforts in defeat and is the obvious one to beat for Alan King, but he does have to concede plenty of weight all round. Ask Peter looks the main threat after a good second last time and he’s weighted to be competitive if building on that. Backer Bilk is the interesting one, though, with a higher mark than most but a profile that suggests there may still be more to come from a 4yo in a weak race for the grade. Saucats is consistent enough to nick a place, while the rest need to step up. Tricky enough, but not impossible to unpick.
Top Selections
1. Backer Bilk – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Nick Slatter | Trainer: David Killahena & Graeme McPherson | Form: 7-23 | Rating: 111 | Topspeed: 100
Backer Bilk makes plenty of appeal in a race where there isn’t much hiding from the assessor. He’s the highest-rated runner in the field on 111 and, crucially, arrives off two respectable efforts in novice company, finishing second and third before this handicap assignment. That Topspeed figure of 100 stands out in the context of a Class 5 like this, and he doesn’t look short of pace for a race that may turn tactical. As a 4yo he gets a useful weight-for-age edge too, and 4/1 feels fair rather than cramped given the favourite has to lump top weight. He looks the one with the strongest upside. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Saucats – 9/1 with Sky Bet
Jockey: Callum Pritchard | Trainer: Joe Tickle | Form: 54-255 | Rating: 106 | Topspeed: 98
Saucats is not the sexy pick, but for an each-way play in a seven-runner race he makes obvious sense. He’s been knocking on the door without quite getting his head in front, and those recent 2-5-5 figures show he’s at least holding his form. Off 106, he’s not badly treated if this turns into a test of reliability rather than brilliance, and his Topspeed mark of 98 says he has enough ability to be competitive at this level. Joe Tickle’s runner may not have the scope of one or two of these, but at 9/1 he looks overpriced to hit the frame if the principals underperform or the race gets messy late on. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Back Backer Bilk to win, as he brings the best handicap credentials and still has room to progress. For an each-way alternative, Saucats looks the percentage call at the prices in a race lacking depth. Kittys Glance is the obvious danger under top weight, while Ask Peter is respected if able to build on his latest second.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kittys Glance | 13/8 | 6/4 | 13/8 | 6/4 | 8/5 | 13/8 (Bet365) |
| Backer Bilk | 4/1 | 7/2 | 18/5 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Ask Peter | 5/2 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Adaay Dancing | 9/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Hawa Jumeirah | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 (Betfair) |
| Saucats | 17/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 9/1 | 15/2 | 9/1 (Sky Bet) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Melissa Jones | Backer Bilk |
15:20 – St. Austell Brewery Mares’ Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 5f | Class 5 | Going: 7.1) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This doesn’t look a deep mares’ handicap and, for all there are a few with bits and pieces of form, the market has every right to focus on Miss Kassiopi. Dan Skelton’s mare arrives off a solid second, has the best recent profile in the field and sets the standard on a mark of 101. The question is whether anything can make a proper race of it. Hurst Hill is consistent enough without looking straightforward, while Blue Siam has at least shown a little more life than most and gets in here with a handy racing weight. Ghost Jury is another with place possibilities, but several of these have been hard to win with. It looks a fairly ordinary Class 5 in truth, and the favourite is hard to crab.
Top Selections
1. Miss Kassiopi – 8/13 with Bet365
Jockey: Harry Skelton | Trainer: Dan Skelton | Form: 213-72 | Rating: 101 | Topspeed: 88
She is short, but it’s difficult to pick holes in the case. Miss Kassiopi returned with a respectable seventh and then stepped forward again when runner-up last time, which is the clearest piece of current form on offer in this line-up. Off the same mark of 101, she looks well placed in a race where plenty of rivals are either out of form or don’t find much off the bridle. Harry Skelton is an obvious positive in a race lacking depth, and this 2m5f trip should be well within range. At 8/13 she’s no hidden gem, but she still looks the most likely winner by some margin. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Blue Siam – 17/2 with William Hill
Jockey: Ellis Collier | Trainer: Syd Hosie | Form: 55-434 | Rating: 97 | Topspeed: 92
Blue Siam makes more each-way appeal than some of the more exposed older mares because she’s a 4yo who may not have finished progressing just yet. Her recent form figures don’t scream winner, but they do show a mare holding her level, and that Topspeed figure of 92 is actually one of the better numbers in the race. Carrying 147, she gets a chunk of weight from the principals and doesn’t need to improve a great deal to get involved if the favourite underperforms. The 17/2 on offer looks fair in a race where several rivals have become hard to trust. She’s the one to side with for an each-way punt.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple here. Miss Kassiopi is the win bet because she has the strongest recent form and the least to prove. For those playing with a bit more value in mind, Blue Siam is the each-way option, especially with only a handful in here looking remotely solid. Hurst Hill and Ghost Jury are the obvious dangers if running to their marks.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Symphonie | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Betfair) |
| Miss Kassiopi | 8/13 | 8/15 | 8/15 | 8/15 | 8/15 | 8/13 (Bet365) |
| Hurst Hill | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 (Betfair) |
| Global Hideaway | 50/1 | 35/1 | 35/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Blue Siam | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 (William Hill) |
| Ghost Jury | 9/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
15:55 – Howden Insurance Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Race Details: 2m | Class 3 | Going: 7.1) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This is only a four-runner handicap chase, but it is not lacking in depth. Gore Point arrives on the back of a win and gets plenty of weight from the principals, while Krak looks the obvious danger after a solid return to form when runner-up last time. Schmilsson has a touch of class on his best form and shouldn’t be dismissed lightly, and Duke Of Luckley comes here fresh from getting his head back in front after a patchy spell. In a race where the weights matter plenty over this sharp 2m, the younger legs of Gore Point make obvious appeal. It is a small-field contest that could turn tactical, so jumping fluency and the ability to travel strongly are likely to decide it.
Top Selections
1. Gore Point – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies | Trainer: Anthony Honeyball | Form: 342-21 | Rating: 128 | Topspeed: 118
Gore Point makes plenty of appeal here because he is the one arriving with momentum and, crucially, he carries just 148 in a race where his three rivals all shoulder notably more. His profile is solid rather than flashy, but that latest win suggested he is still progressing as a 6yo and this sharp test looks likely to suit. Anthony Honeyball’s runners are often well drilled for this sort of summer jumping assignment, and Sam Twiston-Davies is an excellent booking in a tactical little race. At 9/2 he would be a standout, but even at 9/4 he still looks the percentage call against older, more exposed opposition. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a four-runner race: Gore Point is the win bet. The weight concession, recent victory and unexposed profile make him the most convincing option. There is no each-way angle in a field this small, and Krak looks the main danger if building on his latest second, while Schmilsson is respected if returning in top order.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Of Luckley | 7/2 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Krak | 6/4 | 7/5 | 7/5 | 11/8 | 11/8 | 6/4 (Bet365) |
| Schmilsson | 9/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Gore Point | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
16:30 – Gordon Rowe Memorial Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m | Class 3 | Going: 7.1) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This is a tight little five-runner handicap where there should be nowhere to hide. Continuance sets a solid standard on recent figures and arrives in better heart than the frustrating Charlus, while Emerald Time comes here on the back of a win and still looks on the upgrade despite a 5lb rise. Max Of Stars is another with a squeak if bouncing back from that latest mishap, and Arctic Voyage is the unexposed 4yo getting a light weight in a race where that could matter around this sharp track. It is not a deep Class 3 by any means, but it is a properly competitive small-field puzzle, and tactical pace, clean jumping and who handles this sounder surface best should decide it.
Top Selections
1. Emerald Time – 5/2 with Betfair
Jockey: Tom Bellamy | Trainer: Dom Elsworth & Ryan Hatch | Form: F76-51 | Rating: 126 | Topspeed: 118
Emerald Time makes plenty of appeal in a race lacking much margin for error. That latest win suggests the penny may have dropped, and a Topspeed figure of 118 jumps off the page in this company. He is up 5lb for that success, but a mark of 126 still looks workable if he can reproduce the same zest over this sharp 2m. Tom Bellamy is a positive booking for a small-field race where position matters, and this one looks the runner with the strongest blend of current form and raw pace. Available at 5/2, he is not being missed, but he still makes plenty of sense as the percentage call.
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a five-runner race: Emerald Time is the win bet. The tiny field means there is no each-way angle worth forcing. Continuance is the obvious danger on consistency, while Max Of Stars could get involved if his jumping holds up, but Emerald Time has the most convincing recent profile.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlus | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Continuance | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Max Of Stars | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Arctic Voyage | 11/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Emerald Time | 9/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Matt Polley | Continuance |
| Steve Mullington | Max Of Stars |
| Ratings Hub | Max Of Stars |
17:05 – William Hill Handicap Chase
Race Details: 3m 1f | Class 5 | Going: 7.1) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a low-grade staying handicap chase where reliability could count for plenty, because there are a few in here with awkward profiles. Longhouse Star heads the market for the Skelton team, but he comes with a glaring absence question after a string of poor efforts, so he is no certainty at a short price. Radharc Na Slaine is much easier to warm to after two decent runs this spring and Sean Bowen is an eye-catching booking in a race of this nature. Daring Plan also enters calculations after getting the job done last time, while Winning Paddy has at least shown he can still be competitive when the mood takes him. It is not a deep contest, but it is a slightly tricky little puzzle because the favourite is far from bombproof.
Top Selections
1. Radharc Na Slaine – 5/2 with Betfair
Jockey: Sean Bowen | Trainer: David Rees | Form: 154-63 | Rating: 101 | Topspeed: 56
Radharc Na Slaine makes the most appeal because he arrives in some sort of order, which is more than can be said for a few of these. His latest third suggested this trip is well within range and he is now down to a workable mark of 101. Sean Bowen taking over is a positive in a race where sharp handling could make the difference, and this one does at least look straightforward enough tactically. At around 5/2, he is hardly flying under the radar, but he is the runner with the fewest doubts attached and holds strong claims of grinding this out late on. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Daring Plan – 11/2 with Betfair
Jockey: Lucy Gardner | Trainer: Sue Gardner | Form: 352-U1 | Rating: 101 | Topspeed: 96
Daring Plan looks the value alternative and makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race lacking depth. He had been knocking on the door before an unseat, then got back on track with a win last time, and that recent success gives him a more solid profile than some of the better-fancied rivals. The topspeed figure of 96 is one of the stronger numbers on offer here, and off 101 he is not obviously badly treated despite that latest victory. Lucy Gardner knows him well and, if he can repeat his last run over this stamina test, 11/2 looks fair for an each-way punt with three places on offer. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Radharc Na Slaine is the sensible win play, chiefly because he comes here in better recent heart than most and has Sean Bowen aboard. Daring Plan is the each-way option at a backable price, with recent winning form and enough speed for this grade. Longhouse Star is the obvious danger on stable power alone, but he looks short enough given the long absence and patchy profile.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winning Paddy | 11/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 (Betfair) |
| Longhouse Star | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 15/8 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Mcgregors Charge | 12/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Daring Plan | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Betfair) |
| He Is A Cracker | 11/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Blackacre | 17/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Radharc Na Slaine | 9/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 (Betfair) |
Newton Abbot Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Of Stars | 4 | 2 | 50% | 50% |
| Blackacre | 6 | 2 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Gore Point | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Great D’Ange | 6 | 1 | 16.67% | 50% |
| Hurst Hill | 6 | 1 | 16.67% | 50% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Twiston-Davies | 402 | 93 | 23.13% | 47.51% |
| Isabelle Ryder | 9 | 2 | 22.22% | 22.22% |
| Callum Pritchard | 29 | 6 | 20.69% | 51.72% |
| Harry Skelton | 182 | 33 | 18.13% | 55.49% |
| Sean Bowen | 206 | 36 | 17.48% | 52.91% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Newton Abbot:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ollie Pears | 5 | 2 | 40% | 40% |
| Olly Murphy | 63 | 16 | 25.4% | 57.14% |
| Dan Skelton | 186 | 39 | 20.97% | 55.91% |
| Anthony Honeyball | 67 | 14 | 20.9% | 38.81% |
| Alan King | 86 | 17 | 19.77% | 54.65% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Newton Abbot racing tips for Friday 3rd July 2026. We’ve covered all 6 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Newton Abbot today?
The first race at Newton Abbot on Friday 3rd July 2026 goes off at 14:10, with 6 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Newton Abbot today?
The going at Newton Abbot is reported as 7.1) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick).
How many races are at Newton Abbot today?
There are 6 races on the card at Newton Abbot today, running from 14:10 through to 17:05.
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