Our Newton Abbot racing tips cover all 6 races on the card today, Wednesday 27th May 2026. The action gets underway at 14:53 and runs through to 17:30, with going reported as 5.9) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Time To Bite boasts a 50% strike rate from 6 runs at the track, Sam Twiston-Davies has been in fine form here with 93 wins from 398 rides, Ben Clarke’s yard sends out runners with a 41.67% 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computeform | The Racing App | 10 | 4 | 40% | 80% |
| West Country | Racing Post | 29 | 11 | 37.93% | 62.07% |
| Luke Tucker | Cambridge Evening News | 15 | 2 | 13.33% | 53.33% |
14:53 – Stock Exe Building Supplies Mares’ “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle (GBB Race)
Race Details: 2m | Class 4 | Going: 5.9) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a fairly interesting mares’ novice rather than a deep one, with the market understandably centred on the proven pair Lady Kara and Babs, while the 4yos from Anthony Honeyball add a bit of intrigue getting weight all round. Lady Kara sets the standard on official figures after getting off the mark last time and she arrives with the most solid hurdle form in the field. Babs has useful ability too but did disappoint on her return, so there is a bounce-back question to answer. Frenati and Lady Litigator are less exposed than the older mares and could easily be the ones to shake things up over this sharp 2m if improving again. Plenty of the rest look up against it, so this feels more about upside than depth.
Top Selections
1. Lady Kara – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Charlie Hammond | Trainer: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole | Form: 442-31 | Rating: 115 | Topspeed: 85
She has the best established hurdles profile in the line-up and, crucially, arrives off the back of a win rather than a promise. That 115 mark is the standout figure on offer here and her recent sequence suggests she’s been learning her job properly, not merely knocking on the door in weak races. Around Newton Abbot, where tactical speed matters over 2m, her Topspeed of 85 also catches the eye. Charlie Hammond is a positive booking and she looks the one with the fewest holes in her case. At 9/4 she is hardly a hidden gem, but she is still the percentage call in a race where several rivals are trading on potential rather than substance. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Lady Litigator – 7/2 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Jonathan Burke | Trainer: Anthony Honeyball | Form: 1U62- | Rating: | Topspeed:
For an each-way play, Lady Litigator makes plenty of appeal because she brings a useful mix of experience and scope as a 4yo getting weight from the older pair at the top of the market. Her form is a little patchy on paper, but there is enough in that 1U62- line to think she can be competitive in this grade, especially for a yard that does well with this type. Jonathan Burke is a notable positive too; he is the kind of rider you want in a small tactical novice hurdle around here. At 7/2 she’s no wild outsider, but in a 10-runner race with three places she looks a sensible each-way punt if the principals don’t dominate. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Lady Kara is the win bet because she has the strongest body of hurdle form and the best rating in the field. For an each-way alternative, Lady Litigator appeals on weight terms and potential for further progress. Frenati is the obvious danger from the same Honeyball yard, while Babs is respected but needs to leave that reappearance run well behind.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Kara | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Babs | 9/4 | 11/5 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Bontessony Doll | 150/1 | 125/1 | 125/1 | 125/1 | 125/1 | 150/1 (Bet365) |
| G Whizz | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 | 200/1 (Bet365) |
| Amhranai | 250/1 | 300/1 | 300/1 | 250/1 | 250/1 | 300/1 (Betfair) |
| Frenati | 3/1 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Lady Litigator | 10/3 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Minnie Belle | 100/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Princess Of Ballea | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Whodunit | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Jeffrey Ross | Babs |
15:23 – Totnes And Bridgetown Races Company Ltd. Novices’ Handicap Chase
Race Details: 2m 4f | Class 5 | Going: 5.9) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This does not look a deep novice handicap chase, but it is still a race with a clear shape to it. Thickthorn Tom arrives with the most persuasive recent form after a solid second and, on figures, he sets the standard in a field thinned by the absence of Ferando. Roi Du Roume is the obvious threat if building on some fair efforts at the back end of last season, while It’s A Breeze is the lurking danger from a top stable despite an awkward profile after falling on his latest start. The rest have plenty to prove, with Georges Street still learning his trade over fences and Senor Diaz and Getaway Tothe Wood looking up against it. In truth, this is more about who copes best with limited opposition than a strong piece of form.
Top Selections
1. Thickthorn Tom – 6/4 with William Hill
Jockey: Harry Skelton | Trainer: Dan Skelton | Form: 76P3-2 | Rating: 98 | Topspeed: 90
He makes plenty of appeal in a race lacking depth. That latest second suggested he is getting the hang of chasing, and his mark of 98 does not look beyond him if he reproduces that level here. The Skelton team know exactly how to place one in this grade, and Harry Skelton is the sort you want onside in a small-field novice handicap around Newton Abbot, where rhythm matters. He is not bombproof, but he brings the clearest recent form and the best published figures, and 6/4 is fair rather than flashy in a race where several rivals are hard to trust. Bet: WIN
2. Roi Du Roume – 11/4 with Betfair
Jockey: Brendan Powell | Trainer: Mickey Bowen | Form: 70734- | Rating: | Topspeed:
He looks the sensible each-way angle in a race where only a few make much appeal. His form figures are hardly glamorous, but there was at least a bit more promise in his last two completed starts, and this is not a contest packed with improvers. Brendan Powell is a positive booking for a horse who may need cajoling into the race, and if he jumps with a little more fluency he has every chance of being the one to chase home the favourite. At 11/4, he is not a wild price, but in a six-runner race with two places he still makes some appeal as the alternative to the obvious one. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Thickthorn Tom is the straightforward play and looks hard to oppose on recent evidence, so he is the win bet. Roi Du Roume is the each-way option in a weak enough race where placing should be within reach if he runs to his latest level. It’s A Breeze is the danger if Paul Nicholls has him straight after that fall, but he comes with more risk than the front two.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thickthorn Tom | 11/8 | 8/13 | 8/13 | 8/13 | 6/4 | 6/4 (William Hill) |
| Georges Street | 15/2 | 10/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 7/1 | 14/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Roi Du Roume | 15/8 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 15/8 | 11/4 (Betfair) |
| Senor Diaz | 40/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Getaway Tothe Wood | NR | 66/1 | 66/1 | 66/1 | — | 66/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Lee Sobot | Thickthorn Tom |
| bettinggods.com | Thickthorn Tom |
15:53 – Hugh Michelmore Memorial Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Race Details: 3m 1f | Class 3 | Going: 5.9) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This may only be a five-runner handicap, but it is not a weak little crawl-around by Newton Abbot standards. Rickety Bridge arrives as the obvious one after a tidy return to winning ways and, with just 10st 13lb on his back, he is bound to be popular for a yard that targets these staying chases well. The slight issue is price rather than ability. Snipe and Time To Bite both bring solid recent form and are battle-hardened handicappers, while Moroder is the lurker if this turns into a proper stamina test despite his age. Blackjack Magic has a bit to prove on recent efforts. In a race lacking depth but not lacking angles, the market leader sets the standard, though he is not getting a free pass.
Top Selections
1. Rickety Bridge – 1/1 with Sky Bet
Jockey: Freddie Gingell | Trainer: Paul Nicholls | Form: P/04-1 | Rating: 136 | Topspeed: 127
Rickety Bridge is hard to oppose. He is the youngest horse in the line-up at seven, he has the highest mark in the field, and crucially he gets in here off just 153lb, which gives him a very obvious edge against older rivals carrying more weight. That latest win suggested he was back on track after a couple of quiet efforts, and a Topspeed of 127 says the engine is there for this grade. Nicholls does well with these staying chasers around the sharper tracks and Freddie Gingell is an uncomplicated booking for a horse who should be ridden positively. Even at evens, he still looks the percentage call in a race where several of these may have shown their hand.
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a five-runner race: Rickety Bridge is the win bet and the one with the cleanest profile. There is no each-way angle in a field this small. Snipe looks the main danger if bouncing back from his latest defeat, while Time To Bite comes here in form and should make the favourite work for it.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snipe | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 10/3 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Time To Bite | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Blackjack Magic | 10/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Moroder | 11/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 13/2 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Rickety Bridge | 5/6 | 10/11 | 10/11 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 1/1 (Sky Bet) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Luke Tucker | Rickety Bridge |
| Ratings Hub | Rickety Bridge |
| Sam Hardy | Snipe |
16:23 – Chris Wills Memorial Novices’ Limited Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 2f | Class 5 | Going: 5.9) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a fairly ordinary Class 5 novice handicap rather than a race packed with depth, but that does not make it straightforward. Reel Orange brings the most persuasive recent profile after winning again last time and is the obvious one to beat for Joe Tizzard, while Scoresby arrives off a victory of his own and has clearly been found a workable mark. St Lukes Chelsea has bits of form that entitle him to respect if returning sharper after a break, and Ocean Heights is interesting on old figures despite questions around current reliability. Lower down, Saucats is not bombproof but carries a light weight and has the sort of rating and topspeed combination that gives him each-way appeal in a race where plenty have something to prove.
Top Selections
1. Reel Orange – 9/4 with Sky Bet
Jockey: Freddie Gingell | Trainer: Joe Tizzard | Form: 241-21 | Rating: 97 | Topspeed: 92
Reel Orange is the one with the clearest upward profile and, in a race full of ifs and buts, that matters. His recent figures read well for this level, with two wins in his last three starts and a solid second in between, and he did not look like a horse flattered by events when scoring last time. A mark of 97 still looks manageable judged on that trajectory, and Freddie Gingell is a positive booking for a yard that tends to place these types sensibly. At 9/4 he is not exactly hiding, but he is the runner most likely to run his race and that makes him hard to oppose. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Saucats – 8/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Ben Godfrey | Trainer: Joe Tickle | Form: 09454- | Rating: 99 | Topspeed: 95
Saucats is hardly an obvious winning machine, but this is the type of race where a lightly weighted, unexposed-enough five-year-old can outrun his price. His finishing positions do not scream confidence, yet a rating of 99 and a topspeed of 95 stack up perfectly well in this company, especially with just 145lb on his back. He was not beaten out of sight in his better efforts last season and this trip on decent ground could help him travel more kindly than some of these older, more exposed rivals. At 8/1, he makes more appeal as an each-way punt than a win-only play, but the price looks fair in a race lacking depth. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple: Reel Orange is the solid win play and the one with the strongest recent form for a modest novice handicap. For those looking beyond the favourite, Saucats makes each-way sense at 8/1 with three places on offer. The main dangers are Scoresby, who comes here off a win, and St Lukes Chelsea if ready to go after his break.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reel Orange | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 (Sky Bet) |
| St Lukes Chelsea | 11/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Ocean Heights | 7/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
| Alberts Bay | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 (Bet365) |
| Crab Road | 50/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Getone | 18/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 20/1 | 14/1 | 40/1 (Betfair) |
| Scoresby | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Makinbecon | 17/2 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Saucats | 13/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 8/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Blazing Gaden | 33/1 | 25/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Jason Heavey | Scoresby |
16:56 – Mrs. Pamela Ann Dobbs Birthday Celebration Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m 5f | Class 4 | Going: 5.9) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a tight little six-runner handicap rather than a deep one, and it may not take much winning if one of the obvious quartet turns up in the right mood. Ellerton arrives on the back of a comeback success and still has the look of a horse with untapped mileage over hurdles, while American Sniper brings solid, reliable handicap form and sets the standard on recent substance. Byzantium is another with a major say if Paul Nicholls has him ready after a break, but his latest effort ended abruptly and there is just a sliver more risk attached. Impecunious is not far behind the principals on the figures and this trip should suit. Overall, it is a race where the pace and jumping rhythm could decide plenty.
Top Selections
1. Ellerton – 11/4 with William Hill
Jockey: Brendan Powell | Trainer: Joe Tizzard | Form: 71/6-1 | Rating: 116 | Topspeed: 106
Ellerton makes plenty of appeal after returning from an absence to score with a bit in hand, and that run suggested there is more to come now he is back on track. He is only 2lb higher here, still looks fairly treated off 116, and Brendan Powell is the sort you want around Newton Abbot when rhythm and positioning matter. The form figures do not tell the whole story because he has had interruptions, but there is a progressive feel to him again and this intermediate trip should be ideal. At 11/4, he looks the percentage call in a race where a few of these have questions to answer. Bet: WIN
2. Impecunious – 9/2 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Bryan Carver | Trainer: I Chanin | Form: /421-4 | Rating: 117 | Topspeed: 107
Impecunious is the each-way angle because he has become fairly consistent in this sort of company and his latest fourth was not a bad reappearance effort at all. He had previously got his head in front before finishing second, so the profile is solid enough, and his figures stack up well against the principals without him needing to improve dramatically. Bryan Carver is a positive booking for a horse who can travel into the race and pick up pieces if the front end gets messy. In a six-runner field with two places, 9/2 is respectable enough for a horse who looks likely to give you a run for your money. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Ellerton is the win play after that encouraging return to form, and he is the one I would want on my side if building the race from the top down. Impecunious makes the most sense as the each-way punt at the prices, with his recent profile suggesting another solid effort. American Sniper is the obvious danger, while Byzantium is respected if fully tuned up after his break.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Sniper | 5/2 | 11/5 | 5/2 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Byzantium | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Impecunious | 7/2 | 7/2 | 9/2 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 9/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Ellerton | 5/2 | 5/2 | 6/4 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 (William Hill) |
| Chillhi | 33/1 | 66/1 | 40/1 | 66/1 | 33/1 | 66/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| West Country | American Sniper |
17:30 – Racing Foundation Supports Autism In Racing Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 3m 2f | Class 4 | Going: 5.9) (watering) (rail movements (Good, good to firm in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This is only a five-runner handicap but it is not a gimme, with a couple arriving off wins and a few different angles to weigh up. Supreme Yeats comes here on the back of a success and has obvious appeal for the Skelton team, while Sea Invasion is solid enough and should be sharper for his latest outing. Belgarum is another last-time-out winner and is well treated if building on that, but this trip will ask a slightly different question. Clotilda has the profile of an unexposed staying hurdler, though she lacks a recent completed effort to really trust, and Renoir is dangerously well handicapped if ever putting it all together. In truth, it is a small-field race with some depth rather than a strong contest, and tactics could matter plenty.
Top Selections
1. Supreme Yeats – 13/8 with Bet365
Jockey: Harry Skelton | Trainer: Dan Skelton | Form: 5808-1 | Rating: 115 | Topspeed: 104
He looks the percentage call. Supreme Yeats had been knocking around in ordinary fashion before getting back on track with a win last time, and that effort makes him very hard to ignore in a race lacking depth. The 10-year-old is not especially sexy as a betting proposition, but he is now only 3lb higher than for that latest success and his topspeed figure of 104 stands out pretty well in this line-up. Harry Skelton is exactly the rider you want in these tight, tactical small-field hurdles, and at 13/8 he is short enough, but still fair given how solid his claims are. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a race of this size: Supreme Yeats is the win bet and the one I would want on my side. There is no each-way angle with only five runners and one place on offer. Sea Invasion is the obvious danger if stepping forward from his recent return, while Belgarum has enough upside to make this interesting if the latest win was no fluke.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Invasion | 15/8 | 7/5 | 15/8 | 7/4 | 15/8 | 15/8 (Bet365) |
| Supreme Yeats | 13/8 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 8/5 | 13/8 (Bet365) |
| Belgarum | 9/2 | 18/5 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Renoir | 11/2 | 9/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
Newton Abbot Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time To Bite | 6 | 3 | 50% | 66.67% |
| Rickety Bridge | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Impecunious | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| Belgarum | 4 | 1 | 25% | 75% |
| Sam’s Amour | 3 | 0 | 0% | 66.67% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Twiston-Davies | 398 | 93 | 23.37% | 47.24% |
| Bryan Carver | 75 | 17 | 22.67% | 60% |
| Freddie Gingell | 58 | 13 | 22.41% | 55.17% |
| Jonathan Burke | 39 | 8 | 20.51% | 51.28% |
| Callum Pritchard | 21 | 4 | 19.05% | 47.62% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Newton Abbot:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Clarke | 12 | 5 | 41.67% | 58.33% |
| Mickey Bowen | 16 | 5 | 31.25% | 37.5% |
| Paul Nicholls | 210 | 60 | 28.57% | 51.9% |
| Keiran Burke | 44 | 10 | 22.73% | 59.09% |
| Anthony Honeyball | 63 | 14 | 22.22% | 36.51% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Newton Abbot racing tips for Wednesday 27th May 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 Wednesday 27th May 2026 goes off at 14:53, with 6 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Newton Abbot today?
The going at Newton Abbot is reported as 5.9) (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 14:53 through to 17:30.
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