Newton Abbot Races & Results 1 Saturday 4th April 2026 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Newton Abbot Races & Results Tomform Saturday 4th April 2026

There were 55 Races on Saturday 4th April 2026 across 8 meetings. There was 8 races at Carlisle, 7 races at Musselburgh, 7 races at Haydock, 6 races at Newton Abbot, 7 races at Fairyhouse, 7 races at Cork, 6 races at Huntingdon, 7 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 4th April 2026

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

14:00 Newton Abbot (Class 4) 18f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (6/4 +40%) Dutch Corner	1.5 6/4(+40%)	(4) Dutch Corner 6/4, Bit keen but ran to form when second beaten 5l in a maiden hurdle at Exeter latest; effective at 2m on good to soft and good; could improve for longer trip if settling. Placed behind Sober Glory at Newbury and was runner-up at Exeter last time; respected.
2	5 2nd (5) (14/1 -27%) Handmedownastar	14 14/1(-27%)	(5) Handmedownastar 14/1, Promising debut over hurdles 14l third in a maiden hurdle at Fontwell most recent run; effective 2m2f on soft; point winner with more to offer. Point winner but was well-held third on hurdling debut at Fontwell; needs improvement.
3	8 3rd (8) (4/1 -14%) Limier D'arthel	4 4/1(-14%)	(8) Limier D'arthel 4/1, Keen despite new hood but promising effort, just run down late when second beaten a length in a maiden hurdle at Exeter latest; effective 2m1f on good to soft; more to come provided he settles. French bumper winner who was a close second over hurdles at Exeter last month; respected.
4	2 4th (2) (15/2 +6%) Dante's Rocco	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(2) Dante's Rocco 15/2, Improved on debut effort down in trip 6 1/4l third in a maiden hurdle at Wincanton most recent run; effective 1m7f on good; more to come back up in trip. Good third when dropped to 1m7f at Wincanton and he's open to more progress; shortlisted.
5th	1 5th (1) (12/1 +0%) Ask A Sainte	12 12/1(+0%)	(1) Ask A Sainte 12/1, Improved made plenty of use of when fourth beaten 15l in a maiden hurdle at Wincanton latest; returning from a break; effective 2m, acts on soft; improvement needed but he's heading the right way. Promising fourth when front-running in big field at Wincanton in December; in the mix.
6th	7 6th (7) (11/1 +31%) Jpr Two	11 11/1(+31%)	(7) Jpr Two 11/1, Modest debut well beaten in a bumper at Exeter only start; returning from a break; likely to want this longer trip and could do better. Well-related 5yo but he was well held in sole bumper; now goes hurdling after a break.
7th	10 7th (10) (150/1 -50%) Mrs Pen	150 150/1(-50%)	(10) Mrs Pen 150/1, Never in it from off the pace down the field in a maiden hurdle at Exeter most recent; effective at 3m in points; major improvement needed under rules. Massive prices and she's finished tailed off in two hurdle runs at Exeter (2m) this spring.
8th	3 8th (3) (66/1 +0%) Docteur Romeo	66 66/1(+0%)	(3) Docteur Romeo 66/1, Pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Exeter latest; all to prove for now. Well held in sole bumper and was pulled up on his hurdling debut last month.
9th	9 9th (9) (100/1 +20%) Warfleet	100 100/1(+20%)	(9) Warfleet 100/1, Pulled up in a maiden hurdle at Fontwell latest; hood first time; returning from long layoff; effective at 2m1f on good; hard to make a case for. Pulled up on hurdling debut last spring and he now returns for another new yard; opposable.
12	12 \|U\| (12) (200/1 -60%) Saffron Belle	200 200/1(-60%)	(12) Saffron Belle 200/1, Yet to show any real signs of ability; likely to need more time but can't do much worse now hurdling. Struggled in two bumpers this year and can only be watched on hurdling debut.
10th	11 10th (11) (50/1 -52%) Poet's Muse	50 50/1(-52%)	(11) Poet's Muse 50/1, Again ran to a moderate level when fourth beaten 46l in a maiden hurdle at Chepstow latest; effective at 3m in points; type to do better when handicapping. Her point win is nothing to shout about and she's been tailed off in both hurdle runs.

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14:00 Newton Abbot (Class 4) 18f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

Although unable to justify favouritism when finishing third at Doncaster, HARDLY SURPRISING still ran to a decent level. An official rating of 117 suggests that the five-year-old is more than capable of picking up a maiden hurdle and he edges the vote over Dutch Corner. Dan Skelton's gelding arrives on the back of a good second at Exeter and he's likely to be in the thick of the action once more, along with Limier D'arthel.

Owner JP McManus has a strong hand with Limier D'Arthel and HARDLY SURPRISING, with slight preference for the latter.

14:00 Newton Abbot (Class 4) 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:35 Newton Abbot (Class 5) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (5/1 -82%) Jack Doyen	5 5/1(-82%)	(7) Jack Doyen 5/1, Travelled, returned to form at favoured and repeated 2024 success in a handicap by 3l off a 6lb lower mark at Hereford last time; effective 2m4f-2m7f, acts on any; back in form and can go well again. Wins have all come in late March; remains fairly treated now back in form; considered.
2	3 2nd (3) (13/2 +41%) Ideallko	6.5 13/2(+41%)	(3) Ideallko 13/2, Not find much up the hill after series of errors when fourth beaten 49l in a handicap chase at Sedgefield latest; off a short-break; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on soft and good; below par this term. On a fair mark back from a short break but needs a revival after a few poor efforts.
3	2 3rd (2) (15/2 +63%) Jack's A Legend	7.5 15/2(+63%)	(2) Jack's A Legend 15/2, Ran to form on hunter chase debut albeit beaten 29l in third in a hunter chase here most recent run; effective 2m-2m5f on heavy and good; chance although could need this. Better off into ordinary handicap company for his new yard; may need this at his age.
4	8 4th (8) (14/1 +58%) Firefly Lane	14 14/1(+58%)	(8) Firefly Lane 14/1, Needed run when comfortably held in a handicap chase at Warwick last time; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on sound surface but suited by cut; out of form. Beaten long way from 10lb out of the handicap latest; similarly tough task from 9lb wrong.
5th	1 5th (1) (85/40 +47%) Begin The Luck	2.125 85/40(+47%)	(1) Begin The Luck 85/40, Travelled, back to best in reapplied cheekpieces landing a handicap by 4l off a 5lb lower mark at Leicester last time; effective 2m2f-2m4f, acts on any going; in good form and new mark still a competitive one. Won the corresponding race in 2023 and finished second in it 12 months ago; shortlisted.
6th	4 6th (4) (4/1 +80%) Tractor Jack	4 4/1(+80%)	(4) Tractor Jack 4/1, Again ran to a modest level down the field in a handicap hurdle at Wincanton most recent; hopes pinned on switch to fences. Only seen sporadically over hurdles; needs a deal more on today's chasing debut.

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14:35 Newton Abbot (Class 5) 20f Race Class Flow

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After victories at Taunton and Leicester, Palawan Du Mazet arrives at the top of his game. Although a 3lb higher mark for his latest triumph isn't excessive, he does need to prove himself on a quicker surface. With that in mind, it might be worth taking a punt on stable debutant JACK'S A LEGEND, who wasn't disgraced when finishing behind two superior rivals in a hunter chase over C&D when last sighted. Jack Doyen and Begin The Luck are others to note.

Begin The Luck is second choice behind PALAWAN DU MAZET, who's clicked since switched to fences and gets the vote.

14:35 Newton Abbot (Class 5) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:10 Newton Abbot (Class 5) 16f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (11/4 -57%) Reel Orange	2.75 11/4(-57%)	(5) Reel Orange 11/4, Below form back up in trip when fourth beaten 26l in a handicap hurdle at Hereford latest; effective 2m-2m2f, best with cut; inconsistent maiden. 11-race maiden but has claims on her second at Exeter two runs back; cheekpieces added.
2	1 2nd (1) (17/2 -155%) Northern Air	8.5 17/2(-155%)	(1) Northern Air 17/2, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Warwick latest; off a short-break; effective 2m, acts on soft and good to soft; happier back hurdling. Disappointing in three chase runs for Dan Skelton and he needs major revival for new yard.
3	7 3rd (7) (10/1 -25%) Getarose	10 10/1(-25%)	(7) Getarose 10/1, Outpaced, never threatened, wanted stiffer test when fourth beaten 27l in a handicap hurdle at Hereford latest; effective 2m4f, acts on heavy and good; mark continues to ease. Seven-race maiden who has not finished closer than 13l to a winner; down the list.
4	2 4th (2) (7/2 +36%) Green Sky	3.5 7/2(+36%)	(2) Green Sky 7/2, Below form beaten 8 1/4l in a handicap at Southwell last time; effective 2m on a sound surface; not ruled out if at best back hurdling. 0-12 over hurdles but she's well treated on best form in this sphere; needs a close look.
5th	3 5th (3) (7/2 +56%) Parikarma	3.5 7/2(+56%)	(3) Parikarma 7/2, Never in it from off the pace when well beaten in a handicap hurdle at Taunton latest; effective 2m-2m4f heavy and good; competitive mark if bouncing back. C&D winner and she's a player if she can bounce back from a disappointing run at Taunton.
6th	6 6th (6) (9/1 +25%) Eskimo Sam	9 9/1(+25%)	(6) Eskimo Sam 9/1, Keen, travelled, not find much after bad errors when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle at Exeter last time; effective 2m; should come on for latest, unexposed in handicaps. Unexposed 7yo but she needs improvement on this drop back in trip; hood reapplied.
7th	4 7th (4) (13/2 +7%) Jackeline	6.5 13/2(+7%)	(4) Jackeline 13/2, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Leicester latest; effective 2m-2m4f, acts on soft (not heavy) and good; consistent hurdler, yet to take to chasing so return to smaller obstacles might help. Pulled up in last two chases but reverts to hurdling on a dangerous mark.

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15:10 Newton Abbot (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 5 race.

REEL ORANGE disappointed in fourth at Hereford, but she should take some stopping if putting it all together. The seven-year-old had previously posted an encouraging second-placed stable bow at Exeter and a repeat may prove sufficient. Reopposing fifth Eskimo Sam was too keen on that belated return to action and the reintroduction of a hood could see her involved. Getarose may fare best of the rest.

This looks tricky but it might be siding with JACKELINE who is well treated if she can turn things around back over hurdles.

15:10 Newton Abbot (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:49 Newton Abbot (Class 3) 20f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (11/4 +77%) Scarface	2.75 11/4(+77%)	(1) Scarface 11/4, Won this last year; returned to form, just flattening out late having done plenty early when 7 1/4l third in a handicap chase at Newbury most recent run; effective at around 2m4f, acts on any; mark high enough but can go well. C&D winner who bounced back with a fair third at Newbury latest; each-way claims.
2	3 2nd (3) (9/2 +55%) Royal Jewel	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(3) Royal Jewel 9/2, Ran to form when third beaten 3l off 131 last time, same mark here; effective 2m-2m7f, suited by cut but acts on good; drop in trip might suit. C&D winner who scored at Taunton in February and was a good third there latest; respected.
3	6 3rd (6) (13/8 +64%) Bumpy Evans	1.625 13/8(+64%)	(6) Bumpy Evans 13/8, Slightly below form up in class when beaten 2l off a 4lb lower mark at Sedgefield last time; enjoys making it; hugely progressive at 2m3f-3m, acts on good to soft and good; can go well if ready for this return. Record of 5-8 over fences and he's not ruled out back in trip on his reappearance.
4	8 4th (8) (10/1 -54%) Nickelforce	10 10/1(-54%)	(8) Nickelforce 10/1, Travelled, ran to form when landing a handicap by 3 1/4l off a 7lb lower mark at Wincanton last time; returning from a break; effective around 2m4f-3m, suited by sound surface; admirably consistent and likely to go well again. Ended last year with a win but he's 7lb higher here and this is highly competitive.
5th	4 5th (4) (10/1 -11%) Hardy Du Seuil	10 10/1(-11%)	(4) Hardy Du Seuil 10/1, Ran to form beaten 3l off a 2lb lower mark at Newbury last time; effective 2m, acts on soft and good; generally in fair form, mark reasonable. Has done well on belated return to fences including a near-miss at Carlisle; shortlisted.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (7/1 +30%) Tahmuras	7 7/1(+30%)	(2) Tahmuras 7/1, Returned to form in first-time blinkers beaten 3l off a 2lb lower mark at Windsor last time; off a short-break; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on heavy and good to soft; fair mark if building on latest but not one to rely on. Turned things around with a second at Windsor and has claims if he can back that up.

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15:49 Newton Abbot (Class 3) 20f Race Class Flow

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Plenty can be given a chance, including last year's winner Scarface. He bids to repeat off a 2lb higher mark, while Tahmuras bounced back with a respectable second at Windsor and is potentially well handicapped. However, CALIMYSTIC remains unexposed over fences having won both starts over the larger obstacles so far. Nicky Henderson's charge scored a shade cosily at Sandown and a 6lb rise may not be enough to halt his good progress.

It's hard to rule out any of these but the most striking option is CALIMYSTIC who made it 2-2 over fences when scoring at Sandown.

15:49 Newton Abbot (Class 3) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:20 Newton Abbot (Class 4) 26f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (3/1 +40%) Top Guy	3 3/1(+40%)	(6) Top Guy 3/1, Looked awkward, hanging across track, but flew home to be beaten 1 1/2l off a 2lb lower mark at Market Rasen last time; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on soft and good to soft; progressive, bit more to come as a stayer. Runner-up at Market Rasen (2m7f) last time and he's still unexposed as a stayer; dangerous.
2	1 2nd (1) (2/1 +33%) Call Me Legend	2 2/1(+33%)	(1) Call Me Legend 2/1, Travelled, caught late, ran to form down in class when runner-up at Exeter latest; cheekpieces first time; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on heavy and good; in form, may have more to offer as a stayer. Has form figures of 431122 in handicaps and that latest second was a near-miss; key player.
3	8 3rd (8) (11/2 +35%) Walk Tall	5.5 11/2(+35%)	(8) Walk Tall 11/2, Step back in right direction when second beaten 12l in a handicap hurdle at Hereford latest; effective 2m5f, acts with cut; going the right way and step up in trip might suit. Lightly raced 6yo who was runner-up over 2m6f last time; one to keep an eye on at new trip.
4	3 4th (3) (22/1 -38%) Rickety Bridge	22 22/1(-38%)	(3) Rickety Bridge 22/1, Again below form, needed run when down the field in a handicap hurdle at Chepstow most recent; cheekpieces first time; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on soft and good; should come on for latest. Lightly raced in recent years and has struggled in last three handicaps; cheekpieces added.
5th	7 5th (7) (16/1 +20%) Striking A Pose	16 16/1(+20%)	(7) Striking A Pose 16/1, Made too much use of down the field in a handicap hurdle at Wincanton most recent; effective 2m4f-3m, acts on any; back below last winning mark but must bounce back. Five-time hurdle winner but he's struggled in three of his last four runs; passed over.
6th	5 6th (5) (28/1 -27%) Sam's Amour	28 28/1(-27%)	(5) Sam's Amour 28/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase at Wincanton latest; usually held up; off a short-break; effective 2m-3m2f on a sound surface; form has tailed off recently but might be happier back hurdling. Triple hurdle winner who has form over C&D but she needs a big turnaround after a break.
7th	4 7th (4) (11/4 -10%) Crossgales King	2.75 11/4(-10%)	(4) Crossgales King 11/4, Ran to best back on better ground to get off the mark, strong at finish when landing a handicap by 2 1/2l off a 5lb lower mark at Wincanton last time; effective 2m3f-3m, acts on heavy and good to soft; more to come and step up in trip a plus. 6yo who won at Wincanton (3m1f) last month and he's open to more progress; key player.

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16:20 Newton Abbot (Class 4) 26f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

The consistent Call Me Legend cannot be ruled out with any confidence in this grade, while Top Guy is less reliable but finished a solid second at Market Rasen and has a shout on that form. CROSSGALES KING arrives in fine fettle having scored over the extended 3m trip at Wincanton last month. He gave the strong impression this extra yardage will suit and Syd Hosie's six-year-old looks worth sticking with.

Top of the list is CROSSGALES KING (nap) who justified favouritism at Wincanton last month and is open to more progress as a stayer.

16:20 Newton Abbot (Class 4) 26f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:55 Newton Abbot (Class 4) 16f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	12 1st (12) (10/1 +70%) Seedling	10 10/1(+70%)	(12) Seedling 10/1, Planteur filly; second foal; dam a 2m5f hurdles winner; likes faces a tough enough task on debut. Makes some appeal on pedigree and yard is 21% in bumpers this season.
2	1 2nd (1) (11/1 -22%) Frenati	11 11/1(-22%)	(1) Frenati 11/1, Improved on debut effort to get off the mark in a 4yo bumper at Stratford by a nose last time; effective at 2m on soft; improvement needed to defy penalty but could be up to it. Narrow win at Stratford but the form does not looks strong; has work to do under penalty.
3	4 3rd (4) (4/1 -14%) Guste's Dance	4 4/1(-14%)	(4) Guste's Dance 4/1, Promising debut when third beaten 8 1/2l in a Mares' bumper at Wincanton debut; hood first time; effective 1m7f on good to soft; improvement likely. Sets standard on her debut third at Wincanton last month and she's a big player; hood on.
4	3 4th (3) (5/1 -11%) Enya	5 5/1(-11%)	(3) Enya 5/1, Ran to form on bumper debut after a wind op when 3 1/2l third in a Mares' bumper at Catterick most recent run; effective at 2m on a sound surface; could come on for latest and chance in this. Finished placed in both her runs and she's a player if she can take another step forward.
5th	11 5th (11) (14/1 +0%) Saint Canary Rock	14 14/1(+0%)	(11) Saint Canary Rock 14/1, Kap Rock filly; half-sister to City Of Diamonds, fair at 16f; tough enough task on debut but worth a market check. Yard 3-14 in bumpers this season and market should be informative on debut.
6th	2 6th (2) (16/5 +29%) Agreymiracleseeker	3.2 16/5(+29%)	(2) Agreymiracleseeker 16/5, 82,000 euros The Grey Gatsby filly; half-sister to five winner including useful 8-10f winner Loaves And Fishes; dam smart at 14f; trainer in form and respected on debut. 82,000euros half-sister to five winners; interesting newcomer and she needs a close look.
7th	5 7th (5) (33/1 +0%) Lundy View	33 33/1(+0%)	(5) Lundy View 33/1, Sans Frontieres filly; second foal of a mare who was lightly raced in bumpers and over hurdles; up against it. Yard 0-37 in bumpers in recent years and she's probably one for later on.
8th	14 8th (14) (50/1 +0%) Whodunit	50 50/1(+0%)	(14) Whodunit 50/1, Moderate debut well beaten in a Mares' bumper at Wincanton; improvement needed and might need more time. Struggled at Wincanton in February and was a long way behind Guste's Dance; passed over.
9th	8 9th (8) (16/1 0%) My Lady D'ex	16 16/1(0%)	(8) My Lady D'ex 16/1, Masked Marvel filly; half-sister to Happy D'Ex, useful at 19f; others appeal more on debut. Yard 2-2 in bumpers this season and interesting to see how she figures in the market.
9	9 \|B\| (9) (28/1 +30%) Nuala Rocket	28 28/1(+30%)	(9) Nuala Rocket 28/1, £3,500 Vadamos filly; half-sister to Aeroplane Blonde, fair at 16f; hard to make a case for on debut unless market suggests otherwise. Has quite a bit of stamina in pedigree but she needs watching in market on debut.
13	13 \|F\| (13) (80/1 -60%) Shelightsupmylife	80 80/1(-60%)	(13) Shelightsupmylife 80/1, Falco filly; half-sister to Davy's Dilemma, useful at 16f; tough enough task on debut. Half-sister to five Flat winners but yard is 0-9 in bumpers in recent seasons.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (6/1 +40%) Midnight Moment	6 6/1(+40%)	(6) Midnight Moment 6/1, £30,000 Passing Glance filly; half-sister to Midnight Escape, useful at 2m1f; considered on debut for a good yard. £30,000 3yo; plenty to like on paper and she needs a close look on debut.

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16:55 Newton Abbot (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's class 4 race.

FRENATI has the form in the book, having just prevailed at Stratford last month. There should be more to come from the daughter of Nathaniel and she is taken to defy a penalty. Enya has placed in both starts to date and is likely to improve further on her second appearance after wind surgery, while Wincanton third Guste's Dance could also shape well. Numero Ventotto is out of a bumper winner and is worth a second look.

Guste's Dance sets a fair standard but slight preference is for Nicky Henderson'a striking newcomer NUMERO VENTOTTO.

16:55 Newton Abbot (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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