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Newton Abbot Racing Tips & Predictions - Thursday 27th August 2026

Newton Abbot Racing Tips & Predictions - Thursday 27th August 2026

Our Newton Abbot racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Thursday 27th August 2026. The action gets underway at 16:42 and runs through to 19:42, with going reported as 6.8) (watered) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick).

A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Gore Point boasts a 66.67% strike rate from 6 runs at the track, Rian Corcoran has been in fine form here with 3 wins from 9 rides, Paul Nicholls’s yard sends out runners with a 30.26% 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):

TipsterSourceSelectionsWinsWin %Place %
bettinggods.combettinggods.com121191.67%58.33%
West CountryRacing Post261453.85%61.54%
Luke TuckerCambridge Evening News13323.08%46.15%

16:42 – Celebrating National Racehorse Week Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)

Race Details: 2m 2f | Class 4 | Going: 6.8) (watered) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | jumps

This has thinned out into a small but fairly clear-cut maiden after the non-runner, and it revolves around whether St Just In Time can finally get off the mark. Harry Derham’s gelding has the best hurdles form on offer, brings the highest rating, and sets a perfectly solid standard for a Newton Abbot maiden of this type. Nightflyer looks the obvious threat on figures, though he was a shade underwhelming on his return and now has to prove he can build on that. The rest need to find plenty: Wait At The Gate shaped okay on debut, while Maria Mes has at least shown a bit of consistency without looking especially well treated. It’s not a deep race, but there’s enough underneath the favourite to make the places interesting.

Top Selections

1. St Just In Time – 8/11 with William Hill

Jockey: Paul O’Brien | Trainer: Harry Derham | Form: 3/42/3 | Rating: 114 | Topspeed: 44

He’s the one they all have to beat. That string of placed efforts over hurdles tells its own story and a mark of 114 puts him comfortably clear of this field on the numbers. There’s no hiding from the fact he’s had chances, but this is hardly a ferocious maiden and he sets the most reliable standard by some margin. Derham’s horses are usually well prepared for this sort of assignment, and Paul O’Brien is a good booking to keep things straightforward. At 8/11 he isn’t a gift, but in a race lacking depth he’s hard to oppose and looks the likeliest winner if running to form again.

Bet: WIN

2. Wait At The Gate – 9/1 with Bet365

Jockey: Brendan Powell | Trainer: David Bridgwater | Form: 4 | Rating: 96 | Topspeed: 55

If you want something at a price for the places, this one makes more appeal than the bare form figure suggests. He was fourth on debut and, while that leaves him with plenty to find on ratings, there is at least some scope for improvement now that experience is under his belt. Brendan Powell is the sort you want around here on a lightly raced type, and in a race where the favourite may simply outclass them, the each-way argument is really about who can pick up the pieces. Available at 9/1, Wait At The Gate looks the value option to outrun his odds and sneak into the first two.

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

St Just In Time is the straight win play and makes most appeal as the class act in a modest maiden. For an each-way punt, Wait At The Gate looks the sensible alternative at the prices, especially with only a handful making strong place claims. Nightflyer is the obvious danger if bouncing back from that latest run, but he’s short enough for one with a bit to prove.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
St Just In Time4/64/64/64/68/118/11 (William Hill)
Wait At The Gate9/18/117/215/217/29/1 (Bet365)
Nightflyer9/42/12/12/12/19/4 (Bet365)
Maria Mes14/110/111/111/112/114/1 (Bet365)
Morissette18/114/116/116/116/118/1 (Bet365)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
Steve MullingtonSt Just In Time

17:12 – Wotton Printers Newton Abbot Novices’ Handicap Chase

Race Details: 3m 1f | Class 5 | Going: 6.8) (watered) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | jumps

This is only a five-runner novice handicap chase, but it is not quite the penalty kick the market might suggest. Knightsbridge arrives with the most obvious progressive profile after winning twice before finding one too good last time, while Premier Fantasy has been edging towards a first success over fences and comes here with a solid recent placed effort. Flashy Boy is the other with a definite shout, especially off just 10st 2lb, and his latest run hinted that this sort of trip is well within range. Better Off Alone has the raw ability to get involved but his profile is littered with non-completions, while Lynsey Larue looks up against it unless the principals underperform. In a small field, accurate jumping and settling into a rhythm will decide plenty.

Top Selections

1. Knightsbridge – 9/4 with Bet365

Jockey: Jonjo O’Neill Jr | Trainer: Jonjo & A J O’Neill | Form: 95-114 | Rating: 107 | Topspeed: 88

Knightsbridge looks the right answer in a race where there are cases to make for two or three, but his is the neatest. He won back-to-back handicaps before finishing fourth last time, and that effort does not read badly in the context of this lesser race. He is only 6, still has the look of a progressive staying chaser, and the O’Neill team know how to place one in these small-field summer events. Carrying 11st 9lb is fair enough for a horse with his profile, and 9/4 with Bet365 is a workable price rather than a gift. If he jumps cleanly, he should take plenty of stopping.

Bet: WIN

Betting Strategy

Keep it simple in a five-runner race: Knightsbridge is the win play and there is no each-way angle worth forcing. Premier Fantasy is the solid danger if building on his latest third, while Flashy Boy is respected off a light weight and could make this more interesting than the market expects.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Premier Fantasy2/115/82/12/12/12/1 (Bet365)
Better Off Alone5/19/15/19/24/19/1 (Betfair)
Knightsbridge9/415/82/12/12/19/4 (Bet365)
Lynsey Larue14/116/112/112/114/116/1 (Betfair)
Flashy Boy3/19/411/411/43/13/1 (Bet365)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
Ratings HubPremier Fantasy

17:42 – ITUS Event Support Services Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle

Race Details: 2m | Class 5 | Going: 6.8) (watered) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | jumps

This looks a fairly ordinary Class 5 novice handicap hurdle rather than a deep one, and that should encourage a few of these. Buxted Reel sets the standard on recent efforts after finishing second and third on his last two starts, while Ask Peter has been knocking on the door in similar company and looks nicely treated off 100. Estate Planning is another with a workable mark if building on his reappearance fourth, and Linden Lane has been consistent enough without quite looking ahead of the assessor. Run Away Joe needs a revival after a disappointing spell, while Most Wanted is a bit in-and-out. In a smallish field over this sharp 2m, tactical speed and a clean round may well decide it.

Top Selections

1. Buxted Reel – 9/4 with Bet365

Jockey: Stan Sheppard | Trainer: Tom Lacey | Form: 36-823 | Rating: 97 | Topspeed: 87

Buxted Reel is the percentage call. He arrives in the best nick in the field, having shaped well when second before backing that up with a solid third last time, and that Topspeed figure of 87 stands out in this line-up. Off 97 he does not look harshly treated for a race of this nature, and Tom Lacey’s runners in these modest hurdle handicaps are always worth a second look. Stan Sheppard is a positive booking and, in a race lacking depth, this seven-year-old brings the strongest recent substance. At 9/4 he is not a giveaway, but he is still hard to oppose. Bet: WIN

Bet: WIN

2. Ask Peter – 7/2 with Bet365

Jockey: James Robottom | Trainer: Anthony Honeyball | Form: 74-246 | Rating: 100 | Topspeed: 80

Ask Peter makes plenty of each-way appeal in a seven-runner race with three places on offer. His recent form reads well enough for this grade, especially the second and fourth runs, and the latest sixth is not the sort of effort I’d be panicking over in a contest that may not take much winning. Anthony Honeyball’s horses are generally well placed in these events and this mark of 100 gives him every chance if he gets into a rhythm early. He lacks the obvious upside of a well-handicapped improver, but at 7/2 he looks the solid alternative to the favourite and the safer each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Buxted Reel is the win play on the strength of the best recent form and the standout Topspeed figure. Ask Peter is the sensible each-way option in a race where consistency may count for plenty. Estate Planning is the one I’d fear most if stepping forward from his comeback run, while Linden Lane looks more likely to nick a place than win.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Run Away Joe9/211/24/17/24/111/2 (Betfair)
Buxted Reel9/42/12/12/12/19/4 (Bet365)
Most Wanted8/16/17/17/17/18/1 (Bet365)
Linden Lane6/16/17/17/17/17/1 (Paddy Power)
Pivotal Days40/133/140/140/133/140/1 (Bet365)
Ask Peter7/23/110/310/310/37/2 (Bet365)
Estate Planning9/29/29/29/29/29/2 (Bet365)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
Ian GaughranBuxted Reel

18:12 – MD Elite Cleaning Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Race Details: 2m | Class 2 | Going: 6.8) (watered) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | jumps

This is a compact but pretty interesting Class 2 chase, with the market understandably centring on the thriving Gore Point and the reliable Obsessedwithyou. Gore Point arrives on a four-timer and looks the obvious progressive force in the race, while Obsessedwithyou has done little wrong in a consistent spell and should again make a bold fist of it. Gower Prince is another with solid recent form and a feather weight, so this is no penalty kick for the favourite despite only six runners. Breaking Cover and Centara both have enough ability to get involved if bouncing back, but they do come here with a bit more to prove. It looks a decent little contest rather than an impossible puzzle, and recent momentum may well be the key.

Top Selections

1. Gore Point – 11/8 with Bet365

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies | Trainer: Anthony Honeyball | Form: -21111 | Rating: 132 | Topspeed: 122

Gore Point is hard to oppose given how relentlessly progressive he has been, and that form line of four straight wins gives him the strongest recent profile in the field. He has clearly taken well to chasing and his Topspeed figure of 122 says he is not just scraping home, either. The slight concern is that this is a deeper race than some of the contests he has been bossing, but a 6yo still going the right way can often bridge that gap quickly. Honeyball’s yard also runs Breaking Cover, yet Sam Twiston-Davies siding with this one is no surprise. At 11/8, he is short enough, but still the most likely winner.

Bet: WIN

2. Gower Prince – 4/1 with Bet365

Jockey: Richie McLernon | Trainer: Jonjo & A J O’Neill | Form: 6P2-21 | Rating: 135 | Topspeed: 125

If you want to take on the favourite at a sensible each-way price, Gower Prince makes plenty of appeal. He comes here on the back of a win, his recent form has a solid look in this grade, and his Topspeed of 125 is actually the best in the field. Carrying just 147, he is very well treated at the weights relative to some of these, and this sharp 2m on decent ground should suit a horse who can travel. The O’Neill team know the time of day with these handicappers, and at 4/1 he looks the value play against a short-priced improver. He is the one most likely to chase Gore Point home, and could do better than that if the favourite finally levels off.

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Keep it straightforward: Gore Point is the win bet because his profile is the strongest and he still looks on the upgrade. For an each-way punt in this six-runner field, Gower Prince is the value alternative thanks to his low weight and smart speed figure. Obsessedwithyou is the obvious danger after another honest run, while Breaking Cover could outrun his price if rediscovering his best.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Breaking Cover9/24/19/29/29/29/2 (Bet365)
Centara15/27/115/27/115/215/2 (Bet365)
Obsessedwithyou4/110/310/310/37/24/1 (Bet365)
Gore Point11/811/811/811/811/811/8 (Bet365)
Ice In The Veins33/133/133/133/133/133/1 (Bet365)
Gower Prince4/14/14/14/14/14/1 (Bet365)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
Melissa JonesGower Prince
Luke TuckerObsessedwithyou
RockavonObsessedwithyou

18:42 – Compwiz Ltd – IT Solutions For Business Handicap Hurdle

Race Details: 3m 2f | Class 5 | Going: 6.8) (watered) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | jumps

This looks a small-field staying handicap with a fairly clear shape to it, even if there are one or two lurking dangers. My Girl Katie arrives seeking the hat-trick and has done little wrong in her last two starts, while Final Entry remains lightly raced over hurdles and still has the look of one who can do better at this sort of trip. Jack The Savage is another with a recent winning profile and his figures suggest he won’t go down without a fight. After that, you are into runners who need to bounce back or prove stamina and consistency. In truth, it’s not the deepest Class 5 you’ll see, but the front end of the market is solid enough and this may simply come down to who sees out the 3m2f strongest in the closing stages.

Top Selections

1. My Girl Katie – 13/8 with Bet365

Jockey: Conor Ring | Trainer: Grace Harris | Form: 213-11 | Rating: 102 | Topspeed:

She is the obvious one, but obvious for good reason. Two wins on the spin, a mark of 102 that still doesn’t look beyond her, and a profile that screams reliable stayer at this level. The form figures are rock-solid in the context of a race like this and, in a field where a few have questions to answer, she brings the fewest doubts. Grace Harris has her in the groove and Conor Ring knows exactly what is required on these staying hurdlers around a track like Newton Abbot. At 13/8 she is hardly a secret, but she still looks the one they all have to beat. Bet: WIN

Bet: WIN

2. Final Entry – 11/4 with Bet365

Jockey: Rian Corcoran | Trainer: David Pipe | Form: 64-314 | Rating: 101 | Topspeed: 56

David Pipe’s five-year-old is the one I’d want on side at a price, especially with only seven runners and three places on offer. He won three starts back and wasn’t disgraced when fourth last time, and there is still room for improvement given his relative lack of miles over hurdles compared with some of these older, more exposed rivals. Carrying top weight is no gift over this trip, but he has the right sort of profile for a race that may turn into a proper test from some way out. Available at 11/4, he makes plenty of each-way appeal if the favourite proves a bit too streetwise. Bet: EACH-WAY

Bet: EACH-WAY

Betting Strategy

Keep it simple here. My Girl Katie is the win play because she arrives in the best form and looks thoroughly dependable for this grade. Final Entry is the each-way alternative, with the Pipe angle and his unexposed profile making him the sensible saver. Jack The Savage is the main danger if reproducing his better recent efforts.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Final Entry11/411/411/411/411/411/4 (Bet365)
Jack The Savage4/13/110/310/310/34/1 (Bet365)
My Girl Katie13/86/46/46/46/413/8 (Bet365)
Touchwoodexpress6/17/115/27/115/215/2 (Paddy Power)
Alberts Bay18/120/120/120/120/120/1 (Betfair)
Man Oh Man12/112/112/112/112/112/1 (Bet365)
Blue Siam18/116/116/116/116/118/1 (Bet365)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
West CountryMy Girl Katie

19:12 – Marilyn And Millie’s Retirement Chase Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Race Details: 2m 4f | Class 4 | Going: 6.8) (watered) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | jumps

This may only be a five-runner handicap, but it is not a bad little contest at all. Thickthorn Tom arrives on the back of a productive spell and looks the obvious one to beat now that Dan Skelton’s 6yo has pieced things together over fences, while It’s A Breeze has also hit form at the right time and brings the best Topspeed figure in the field. Mcgregors Charge is interesting from the foot of the weights and gets plenty from the principals, whereas Lady Kara has momentum despite unseating last time. Quick Sharpener looks the risky one after a laboured effort on his latest start. In a small field where tactical speed and clean jumping should matter plenty, this looks more about current wellbeing than hidden handicapping angles.

Top Selections

1. Thickthorn Tom – 7/4 with Bet365

Jockey: Harry Skelton | Trainer: Dan Skelton | Form: -21211 | Rating: 116 | Topspeed: 92

He is the one with the most convincing profile. Thickthorn Tom has won his last two, his recent form figures are rock-solid, and an official mark of 116 still doesn’t look beyond him given the way he has progressed this season. Harry Skelton is an eye-catching booking in a race where sharp, economical jumping could settle matters, and this track should suit a horse who appears to be thriving. He is not thrown in on the figures, but he is the runner bringing the clearest upward curve and the most reliable recent form. At 7/4 with Bet365, he is short enough in a competitive little field, yet still hard to oppose on balance. Bet: WIN

Betting Strategy: Keep it simple in this small field: Thickthorn Tom is the win bet and the only selection. He has the strongest recent profile and looks the most solid jumper among the principals. It’s A Breeze is the obvious danger if building on back-to-back wins, while Mcgregors Charge is respected on the light weight.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Quick Sharpener12/111/111/111/111/112/1 (Bet365)
Lady Kara9/211/26/16/14/16/1 (Paddy Power)
Thickthorn Tom7/413/813/813/87/47/4 (Bet365)
Mcgregors Charge4/14/19/24/110/39/2 (Paddy Power)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
Dean KilbrydeThickthorn Tom

19:42 – Sun Racing Summer Jumps Championship Handicap Hurdle

Race Details: 2m 2f | Class 4 | Going: 6.8) (watered) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | jumps

This has cut up badly after the withdrawal of Beorma and we are left with a very small-field handicap that revolves around two obvious players. Donnie Azoff brings the strongest recent body of hurdling form and looks the solid benchmark off 121, while Ellerton is the younger horse with a bit of upside if you forgive his latest effort. King Of The Bronx is the real wildcard, returning from a long absence and trying to pick up the pieces if the front two underperform, but his profile asks plenty of questions. In truth, this is not a deep Class 4 at all and tactics could matter as much as raw ability. In a four-runner race like this, I’d rather side with the proven, reliable option than get too clever.

Top Selections

1. Donnie Azoff – 4/6 with Bet365

Jockey: Isabelle Ryder | Trainer: Jamie Snowden | Form: 15-212 | Rating: 121 | Topspeed: 113

Donnie Azoff is hard to oppose in a race of this shape. His recent form figures read well for the grade, with a win followed by a runner-up effort, and that Topspeed mark of 113 stands out in this line-up. Jamie Snowden’s veteran has plenty of experience, handles this sort of trip and looks the one most likely to cope if this turns tactical rather than becoming a proper test. Giving weight away is never ideal, but he has the profile of a horse who keeps turning up and running his race. At 4/6 he is no giveaway, but in a weak four-runner contest he still makes the most appeal. Bet: WIN

Bet: WIN

Betting Strategy

Keep it simple: Donnie Azoff is the win bet and the only bet in a race with just four runners. There is no each-way angle worth entertaining here. Ellerton is the obvious danger if bouncing back from his latest flop, while King Of The Bronx would only come into it if the principals fail to fire after his absence.

Live Odds Comparison

HorseBet365BetfairPaddy PowerSky BetWilliam HillBest
Donnie Azoff4/64/64/64/64/64/6 (Bet365)
King Of The Bronx12/112/114/112/112/114/1 (Paddy Power)
Ellerton6/46/55/45/411/86/4 (Bet365)

Tipster Selections

TipsterSelection
bettinggods.comBeorma

Newton Abbot Course Specialists

Horses To Note

The top course performers among today’s runners:

HorseRunsWinsWin %Place %
Gore Point6466.67%16.67%
Lady Kara3266.67%100%
Breaking Cover5360%60%
My Girl Katie5360%80%
Centara7457.14%57.14%

Jockeys To Note

The pilots with the strongest records at the course:

JockeyRidesWinsWin %Place %
Rian Corcoran9333.33%66.67%
Isabelle Ryder10330%30%
Sam Twiston-Davies4099623.47%46.7%
Tom Broughton29620.69%41.38%
Bryan Carver841720.24%57.14%

Trainers To Note

Yards that have done well at Newton Abbot:

TrainerRunnersWinsWin %Place %
Paul Nicholls2286930.26%51.75%
Robbie Llewellyn21523.81%47.62%
Tom Lacey38923.68%50%
Anthony Honeyball761722.37%34.21%
Nick Scholfield18422.22%61.11%

Summary & Best Bets

That wraps up our Newton Abbot racing tips for Thursday 27th August 2026. We’ve covered all 7 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 Thursday 27th August 2026 goes off at 16:42, with 7 races scheduled in total.

What is the going at Newton Abbot today?

The going at Newton Abbot is reported as 6.8) (watered) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick).

How many races are at Newton Abbot today?

There are 7 races on the card at Newton Abbot today, running from 16:42 through to 19:42.

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