Our Newton Abbot racing tips cover all 6 races on the card today, Wednesday 6th May 2026. The action gets underway at 13:45 and runs through to 16:20, with going reported as 5.0) (watered) (rail movements (Good to soft, good in places (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Centara boasts a 75% strike rate from 4 runs at the track, Benjamin Macey has been in fine form here with 1 wins from 4 rides, Gary & Josh Moore’s yard sends out runners with a 66.67% 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 | 11 | 4 | 36.36% | 72.73% |
| West Country | Racing Post | 28 | 10 | 35.71% | 60.71% |
| Luke Tucker | Cambridge Evening News | 15 | 2 | 13.33% | 53.33% |
13:45 – Kauto The King Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Race Details: 2m 4f | Class 2 | Going: 5.0) (watered) (rail movements (Good to soft, good in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This is a tight little Class 2 chase rather than a deep one, but it is still a race with a bit of bite. Etalon brings the classiest recent profile and sets the standard on 149, while Light N Strike and Western General are closely matched on official figures and both look well suited by this trip. Somespring Special has less to find than the market may suggest and comes here with a light weight that could be important around Newton Abbot. Centara is another with a live chance if bouncing back from a poor final start of last term, whereas Hercule Du Seuil needs a revival. In a seven-runner field, tactical pace and slick jumping are likely to decide plenty, and this looks a trappy puzzle more than a penalty kick.
Top Selections
1. Etalon – 11/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Harry Skelton | Trainer: Dan Skelton | Form: 29134- | Rating: 149 | Topspeed: 146
Etalon gets the nod because he looks the most solid all-round option in the line-up. His form figures do not scream certainty, but they do show a horse who has been mixing it in stronger company than this and still posting smart numbers, with that 146 Topspeed figure the standout in the field. Dan Skelton’s runners are rarely lacking for fitness or intent in races like this, and Harry Skelton is exactly the man you want on a prominent, accurate jumper around here. At 11/4, he is no giveaway, but he has the best blend of proven class, speed and reliability, and that makes him hard to oppose. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Somespring Special – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Ben Jones | Trainer: Philip Hobbs & Johnson White | Form: F3153- | Rating: 149 | Topspeed: 139
Somespring Special makes plenty of each-way appeal in a race where not all of these arrive with their heads fully above water. He ended last season with a respectable third, has been running consistently in decent handicaps, and the fact he gets in here with just 147 means he is not carrying the burden some of his main rivals are. That could matter in a tactical race over this trip. Ben Jones is a positive booking, and this stable tends to do well with hardy handicappers who can travel and keep finding. Available at 9/2, he looks the value alternative to the obvious ones and is the sensible each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Etalon is the percentage call for the win bet, as he brings the strongest recent level of form and the best speed figure to the table. For an each-way angle, Somespring Special appeals most thanks to his consistency and handy racing weight. Western General is the obvious danger if building on his latest second, while Light N Strike is respected but not quite as convincing at the prices.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etalon | 11/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Hercule Du Seuil | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Light N Strike | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Centara | 17/2 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 15/2 | 17/2 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
| Western General | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Ventura Highway | 18/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
| Somespring Special | 9/2 | 18/5 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| West Country | Western General |
14:15 – Racing To School Reaches 25 Years Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
Race Details: 2m 5f | Class 4 | Going: 5.0) (watered) (rail movements (Good to soft, good in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This doesn’t look the deepest maiden hurdle run at Newton Abbot, but it is still an interesting little contest because the market has latched firmly on to the two obvious yard newcomers. Paul Nicholls saddles Outmaster, who arrives with the most intrigue and is entitled to know his job first time in this sphere, while Nicky Henderson’s Bold Step sets a fair standard on what little we’ve seen. Double Tiger is the one with established hurdles form and brings a solid enough level into it, though he may already have shown his hand. A couple of the bigger prices, such as River Don, are less exposed than some of the older maidens, but overall this looks a race likely decided by latent ability rather than battle-hardened form.
Top Selections
1. Outmaster – 11/10 with Bet365
Jockey: Freddie Gingell | Trainer: Paul Nicholls | Form: | Rating: | Topspeed:
There’s no hiding from the fact that Outmaster is short enough on debut over hurdles, but this is not the race to get too clever. The Nicholls yard rarely wastes bullets in ordinary Newton Abbot maidens and the booking of Freddie Gingell catches the eye in a race lacking depth. Several of these have had chances already and set only modest standards, so a five-year-old from this stable could easily prove better than the bare paper. At around 11/10 he isn’t a gift, but he does look the most likely winner if taking to hurdling straight away. Bet: WIN
2. Double Tiger – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Sean Bowen | Trainer: Warren Greatrex | Form: 8/52- | Rating: 107 | Topspeed: 101
Double Tiger makes more each-way appeal than most because he at least brings a workable, visible level of form. His second and fifth in maiden hurdles suggest he handles the job well enough, and an official mark of 107 is hardly intimidating but it should make him competitive in this company. Sean Bowen is a positive booking for a horse who ought to be ridden with a bit of confidence over this longer trip, and the 2m5f could just help draw out a little more improvement. At 9/2, he looks the sensible each-way punt against the sexy stable newcomers. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it straightforward: Outmaster is the win play because this race looks set up for a useful yard debutant to outclass exposed rivals. For those wanting a bit more insurance, Double Tiger is the each-way alternative at a fairer price given his proven hurdle form. Bold Step is the obvious danger if building on his runner-up effort, while River Don is the interesting outsider in a weak enough maiden.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alberts Bay | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Bold Step | 7/4 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 (Betfair) |
| Double Tiger | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Jubertilee | 50/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 40/1 | 50/1 (Bet365) |
| Outmaster | 11/10 | 10/11 | 1/1 | 1/1 | 10/11 | 11/10 (Bet365) |
| River Don | 16/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Style De Folie | 33/1 | 30/1 | 30/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| At Sunrise | NR | 40/1 | 40/1 | NR | — | 40/1 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Jeffrey Ross | Name Me Nicely |
14:45 – No Drama This End Club Novices’ Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Race Details: 3m 1f | Class 4 | Going: 5.0) (watered) (rail movements (Good to soft, good in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This small-field novice handicap chase doesn’t look deep, but it is a race with a bit of texture to it. Elysian Knight and Storminhome dominate the market and, on balance, that makes sense given both arrive with solid enough handicap marks in the mid-120s and stronger pieces of form than most of these. Dyno Dave is interesting on his hurdles/chase profile and has the Henderson angle, but his finishing effort has not always been straightforward. Rickety Bridge has questions to answer after a light and underwhelming profile, while Astronomic View looks exposed enough now. In a five-runner race, tactical speed and clean jumping will matter plenty, and this may simply come down to which of the two principals handles the trip and rhythm best.
Top Selections
1. Elysian Knight – 2/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Sean Bowen | Trainer: Neil Mulholland | Form: P2434- | Rating: 124 | Topspeed: 107
Elysian Knight gets the nod in what looks a fairly ordinary little contest. He has been running consistently in defeat, but there is enough substance in that P2434- sequence to suggest he can cash in here, especially against rivals who arrive with either stamina doubts, patchy recent form or jumping concerns. A mark of 124 looks workable in this company, and Sean Bowen is exactly the rider you want in a race that could turn tactical. Storminhome is an obvious threat, but Elysian Knight looks the more solid conveyance overall and the 2/1 on offer is fair rather than flashy. In a race lacking depth, he is the one I’d trust most to get the job done. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a five-runner race: Elysian Knight is the win bet and there is no each-way angle worth forcing in such a small field. Storminhome is the clear danger on ratings and stable strength, while Dyno Dave has enough ability to get involved if putting it all together, but the percentage call is to side with the more reliable option.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elysian Knight | 2/1 | 13/8 | 13/8 | 6/4 | 7/4 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Storminhome | 9/4 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Rickety Bridge | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Astronomic View | 8/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Dyno Dave | 9/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Betfair) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Ratings Hub | Dyno Dave |
| Jason Heavey | Storminhome |
15:15 – Welcoming Newton Abbot Business Club Members Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Race Details: 2m | Class 4 | Going: 5.0) (watered) (rail movements (Good to soft, good in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This is a tight little five-runner handicap chase rather than a deep one, and it looks the sort of race where slick jumping and position will count for plenty around Newton Abbot. Lightning Flash and Gower Prince dominate the early market and that makes sense on the figures, while Northern Air brings a solid piece of recent placed form and gets in off a light weight. Cobbler’s Boy has become a bit of a tease, running respectably without looking like getting his head in front, and First Angel appears to be a non-runner. In a race lacking depth, the one with the strongest blend of raw ability and speed figures is probably the one to side with, although there is not a lot of margin for error in a tactical contest like this.
Top Selections
1. Lightning Flash – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies | Trainer: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies | Form: 14F63- | Rating: 118 | Topspeed: 117
Lightning Flash is the percentage call. He shares the top mark in the field off 118, but what really lifts him above these is that 117 Topspeed figure, which is comfortably the best on offer here and suggests he has a gear these rivals may not match if this turns into a proper test from the second-last home. His recent form is not bombproof, yet it is perfectly serviceable in a race of this standard, and the Twiston-Davies yard is rarely shy about placing one to good effect in this sort of chase. Sam Twiston-Davies is a major positive in a small-field tactical affair, and 5/2 looks fair rather than flashy. He holds strong claims. Bet type: WIN.
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a five-runner race: Lightning Flash is the win bet and there is no each-way angle worth forcing with only one place on offer. Gower Prince is the obvious danger after that latest second and is respected, while Northern Air is not without hope if building on his latest run, but the strongest betting play is a straight win on Lightning Flash.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightning Flash | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Gower Prince | 5/2 | 5/2 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Northern Air | NR | 4/1 | NR | NR | — | 4/1 (Betfair) |
15:50 – Par Inn Celebrating 50 Next Year Mares’ Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 2m | Class 5 | Going: 5.0) (watered) (rail movements (Good to soft, good in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This is not a deep mares’ handicap, but it is the sort of race where the market could easily overstate one or two obvious profiles. Belle Le Grand heads the weights alongside Riviera Walk and has the raw figures to go close, yet her recent form leaves room for doubt, while Riviera Walk arrives off a poor effort after a win. Reel Orange is the one with the most persuasive recent line, having won last time and now sneaking in here off just 10st 14lb, which looks a major help around a sharp track like Newton Abbot. Best Night is another with a workable profile if bouncing back, while Ghost Dancing is unexposed enough to make things interesting. Tricky enough, but not impossible to solve.
Top Selections
1. Reel Orange – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Freddie Gingell | Trainer: Joe Tizzard | Form: 90241- | Rating: 107 | Topspeed: 83
Reel Orange makes plenty of appeal in a race where some of the principals come with obvious caveats. She signed off last season with a win, and that piece of form reads well enough for this modest Class 5, especially as she now carries only 154lb despite sharing the top rating in the field. That is a clear edge against rivals lugging 168lb. Joe Tizzard’s mare looks the type to be very effective over this sharp 2m, and Freddie Gingell is a good booking for a mare who should be ridden positively. At 7/2 she is not exactly hidden, but she still looks the percentage call. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Best Night – 12/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Harry Cobden | Trainer: David Pipe | Form: 24126- | Rating: 107 | Topspeed: 75
Best Night is the each-way play at a double-figure price because her profile is a lot more solid than the market suggests. She put together a string of decent efforts last term, including a win and a runner-up finish, before ending with a respectable enough sixth. Off 165lb she is not especially well treated on the face of it, but this is not a strong race for the grade and the Harry Cobden booking catches the eye. David Pipe’s mares can often be competitive in this sort of company, and if she gets into a smooth rhythm over this trip, 12/1 looks bigger than it should. She is the value against the more fashionable names. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Reel Orange is the win bet, chiefly because she brings the best recent piece of form and does so from a much lighter weight than the other class angles in the race. Best Night is the each-way option at 12/1, with her previous consistency making that price look tempting in an eight-runner field. Belle Le Grand is the obvious danger if reviving, while Riviera Walk is not easy to trust.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riviera Walk | 15/2 | 8/1 | 6/1 | 11/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Betfair) |
| Belle Le Grand | 10/11 | 5/6 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 5/6 | 15/8 (Paddy Power) |
| Future Bucks | 14/1 | 14/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Best Night | 12/1 | 12/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Reel Orange | 7/2 | 7/2 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 7/2 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Ghost Dancing | 28/1 | 22/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Miss Denver | 28/1 | 20/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 22/1 | 28/1 (Bet365) |
| Babychino | 12/1 | 12/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 12/1 | 18/1 (Paddy Power) |
16:20 – Sky Sports Racing Handicap Hurdle
Race Details: 3m 2f | Class 4 | Going: 5.0) (watered) (rail movements (Good to soft, good in places (goingstick) | | jumps
This looks a proper staying handicap rather than a race packed with lurking improvers, and that tends to put the emphasis on resolution and recent rhythm. Supreme Yeats heads the market for the Skelton team, but he does come here off a sequence of lesser efforts and is short enough for a 10-year-old who has been hard to catch right. Juggernaut brings the most persuasive piece of solid, current handicap form, while Striking A Pose arrives on the back of a win and has rediscovered a bit of spark for Joe Tizzard. Mister Barclay is interesting after scoring on his return from a long absence, whereas Despereaux has the profile of one who could keep plugging on into the places. Tricky enough, but not impossible to solve.
Top Selections
1. Juggernaut – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: James Robottom | Trainer: Anthony Honeyball | Form: 34322- | Rating: 116 | Topspeed: 103
Juggernaut is the one I want on side because his profile is the most dependable in the race. Those closing figures of 322 suggest a horse knocking firmly on the door, and a mark of 116 still looks workable judged on how consistently he was seeing out his races. This 3m2f should suit a strong stayer from the Honeyball yard, and his Topspeed figure of 103 stacks up well in this company. He is not flashy, but in races like this reliability matters, and 9/2 looks fair rather than cramped for a horse who should be thereabouts from some way out. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Striking A Pose – 9/2 with William Hill
Jockey: Freddie Gingell | Trainer: Joe Tizzard | Form: P6951- | Rating: 118 | Topspeed: 102
Striking A Pose is hardly straightforward, but the latest win gives him much more appeal than some of these exposed stayers. He bounced back from a quiet spell to score on his final start of last season, and that effort said there is still enough ability there despite his age. Yes, he carries top weight off 118, but this is not an especially deep Class 4 and his best recent form entitles him to plenty of respect. Freddie Gingell is a positive booking and if the veteran gets into a nice rhythm, he has the stamina to keep finding. At 9/2, he makes plenty of each-way sense in a nine-runner field with three places on offer. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Juggernaut is the percentage call for the win bet because he brings the strongest recent handicap consistency and looks sure to stay. Striking A Pose is the each-way play at the same sort of price, with his last-time-out success giving him enough momentum to outrun the burden of top weight. Supreme Yeats is the obvious danger on old form, while Mister Barclay is the one who could surprise again if backing up that comeback win.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Striking A Pose | 4/1 | 18/5 | 18/5 | 7/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (William Hill) |
| Baltray | 12/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 16/1 | 9/1 | 16/1 (Sky Bet) |
| Despereaux | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 8/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Supreme Yeats | 9/4 | 11/5 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 2/1 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Alan Bresil | 11/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Bet365) |
| Juggernaut | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 7/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Mister Barclay | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 4/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 (William Hill) |
| I Am Spider Man | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 25/1 | 9/1 | 25/1 (Sky Bet) |
Newton Abbot Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centara | 4 | 3 | 75% | 100% |
| Light N Strike | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 100% |
| Striking A Pose | 7 | 1 | 14.29% | 42.86% |
| Astronomic View | 3 | 0 | 0% | 66.67% |
| Despereaux | 4 | 0 | 0% | 0% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Macey | 4 | 1 | 25% | 75% |
| Sam Twiston-Davies | 393 | 92 | 23.41% | 47.33% |
| Liam Harrison | 26 | 6 | 23.08% | 50% |
| Freddie Gingell | 51 | 11 | 21.57% | 56.86% |
| Harry Cobden | 294 | 63 | 21.43% | 54.08% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Newton Abbot:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary & Josh Moore | 3 | 2 | 66.67% | 66.67% |
| Mickey Bowen | 14 | 5 | 35.71% | 42.86% |
| Paul Nicholls | 203 | 56 | 27.59% | 52.22% |
| Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies | 16 | 4 | 25% | 37.5% |
| Philip Hobbs & Johnson White | 55 | 13 | 23.64% | 58.18% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Newton Abbot racing tips for Wednesday 6th 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 6th May 2026 goes off at 13:45, with 6 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Newton Abbot today?
The going at Newton Abbot is reported as 5.0) (watered) (rail movements (Good to soft, good in places (goingstick).
How many races are at Newton Abbot today?
There are 6 races on the card at Newton Abbot today, running from 13:45 through to 16:20.
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