Newton Abbot Races

Newton Abbot Racecourse is a delightful, friendly, rural track that stages jump racing during the summer months, between April and October.

During these months, racing takes place regularly over the left-handed circuit that is little more than a mile in length. This is the most westerly course in England, and its proximity to the Devon coast means it attracts holiday-makers looking for a break from the beach.

Statistically, the fences at Newton Abbot races are the easiest to jump in the country and this, combined with the tight nature of the course, means horses that race handily are favoured.

Newton Abbot Racecourse Events And Fixtures 2021

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SAT 3rd Apr Newton Abbot South

Turf Jump Afternoon

TUE 13th Apr Newton Abbot South

Turf Jump Afternoon

WED 5th May Newton Abbot South

Turf Jump Afternoon

WED 12th May Newton Abbot South

Turf Jump Afternoon

WED 26th May Newton Abbot South

Turf Jump Afternoon

FRI 11th Jun Newton Abbot South

Turf Jump Evening

TUE 22nd Jun Newton Abbot South

Turf Jump Evening

FRI 2nd Jul Newton Abbot South

Turf Jump Afternoon

MON 12th Jul Newton Abbot South

Turf Jump Afternoon

SUN 18th Jul Newton Abbot South

Turf Jump Afternoon

MON 26th Jul Newton Abbot South

Turf Jump Afternoon

SAT 21st Aug Newton Abbot South

Turf Jump Afternoon

TUE 31st Aug Newton Abbot South

Turf Jump Evening

MON 6th Sept Newton Abbot South

Turf Jump Afternoon

FRI 17th Sept Newton Abbot South

Turf Jump Afternoon

MON 27th Sept Newton Abbot South

Turf Jump Afternoon

SUN 10th Oct Newton Abbot South

Turf Jump Afternoon

THU 21st Oct Newton Abbot South

Turf Jump Afternoon

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Confirmed races in plain text. Confirmed pattern races in bold text. Unconfirmed races in grey text.

Newton Abbot Races Tips

Runners trained by Paul Nicholls should always be respected at Newton Abbot Racecourse. The Ditcheat handler has an excellent record here.
Other West Country trainers such as Colin Tizzard, Philip Hobbs and David Pipe also thrive here, while Fergal O’Brien has a notable strike rate.
Richard Johnson and Sam Twiston-Davies enjoy plenty of success in the saddle at Newton Abbot races, but it is also worth noting horses ridden by Aidan Coleman.

The jockey's view

By Bryony Frost - Most successful female jump jockey in history

Newton Abbott Racecourse is the track that I've probably been around the most. It's a summer time track, completely flat and you can find the ground pulling up soft at the end of the season.

There's a relatively short run in with the last hurdle close to the line – jump that first and you’ll usually win. When you come past the post, the top bend is more of a square shape. The back for the chasers curves in and back out before the water so a direct line is to jump the first on the inside.

You can have winners come from lots of places, but the majority of the time it's a prominent track to ride. There’s a mound on the hurdle track that is good to get on because you can roll round a lot better. With a circuit to go you’ll see the pack bunch up, because alongside the riverbank side is when you start to move the race forward, it's hard to pin back if you’re not there.