Newton Abbot Races & Results 1 Thursday 21st August 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Newton Abbot Races & Results Tomform Thursday 21st August 2025

There were 50 Races on Thursday 21st August 2025 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at York, 6 races at Lingfield, 7 races at Newton Abbot, 8 races at Killarney, 7 races at Leopardstown, 8 races at Chelmsford City, 7 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Thursday 21st August 2025

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

14:10 Newton Abbot (Class 4) 18f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (6/4 +33%) Whatyouwaitingfor	1.5 6/4(+33%)	(5) Whatyouwaitingfor 6/4, Ran to form, showing good attitude to rally when second, beaten a nose in a 2m maiden hurdle at Worcester last time; consistent over 2m on quick ground and may stay a little further. Yet to finish out of the places in four hurdles, only narrowly denied latest; key player..
2	3 2nd (3) (7/4 +30%) Three Pikes	1.75 7/4(+30%)	(3) Three Pikes 7/4, Promising debut when second, beaten 2l in a maiden hurdle here last time; steadily progressive and more to come from this bumper winner, should find a race before long. Bumper winner; chased home a subsequent winner on hurdle debut; likely to progress again..
3	2 3rd (2) (12/1 -243%) Mr Mcloughlan	12 12/1(-243%)	(2) Mr Mcloughlan 12/1, Went clear, ran green and hung off the bend, threw the race away when second, beaten 3l in a 2m1f bumper at Sedgefield last time; returning from a break, quirky but has shown ability in bumpers with more to come over hurdles. Showed promise in two of three bumpers and makes hurdle/stable debut after 132-day break..
4	4 4th (4) (3/1 +0%) Roadshow	3 3/1(+0%)	(4) Roadshow 3/1, Ran to form, possibly challenged a bit early when back up in trip and outstayed late, finishing a 2l third in a maiden hurdle here most recently; French Flat winner, versatile regarding ground, a little frustrating but should win a maiden. Closely matched with Three Pikes on last month's C&D third; unlikely to be far away..
5th	8 5th (8) (100/1 -100%) Yanka Blue	100 100/1(-100%)	(8) Yanka Blue 100/1, Outpaced but ran to form when well beaten in a 2m mares' bumper at Uttoxeter last time; modest bumper efforts and may be better suited by further than 2m over hurdles. Promise in a point bumper, but modest bumper form so far and looks a work in progress..
6th	7 6th (7) (100/1 +33%) Needtoknow	100 100/1(+33%)	(7) Needtoknow 100/1, Outpaced and showed similar poor form to her debut when well beaten in a 2m maiden hurdle at Worcester last time; yet to show much and likely to need further than 2m. Placed on Irish point debut but shown little since, including in two runs over hurdles.
7th	1 7th (1) (18/1 -29%) Kilcandra Jvc	18 18/1(-29%)	(1) Kilcandra Jvc 18/1, Promising bumper debut when fourth, beaten 13l in a 2m bumper at Worcester last time; expected to progress over hurdles and likely to stay beyond 2m. Showed promise in points/bumper; hurdling debut but likely one for the longer term..

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14:10 Newton Abbot (Class 4) 18f Race Class Flow

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

Just a nose separated Three Pikes (second) and Roadshow (third) when they met over C&D last month and the pair should be closely matched once again. However, WHATYOUWAITINGFOR is fancied to gain a well-deserved maiden triumph. Runner-up three times on the bounce, including when beaten a nose at Worcester last time out, the extra yardage he encounters looks certain to unlock some improvement. The booking of Sean Bowen for Mr Mcloughlan must make him of interest too.

Roadshow and Whatyouwaitingfor are respected but the less exposed THREE PIKES gets the nod with the prospect of more to come.

14:10 Newton Abbot (Class 4) 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:45 Newton Abbot (Class 5) 18f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (18/1 -80%) Baikal	18 18/1(-80%)	(7) Baikal 18/1, Outpaced but returned to form up in trip when leaders got racing very early, scoring by a neck off 80 at Stratford on his penultimate start. Effective at 10f on good and good to soft, with quick ground suiting over hurdles. 3lb higher for his Stratford win but he's been consistent under both codes this year..
2	11 2nd (11) (5/1 +29%) Hill Station	5 5/1(+29%)	(11) Hill Station 5/1, Returned to form back down in trip, finishing third beaten 5l in a handicap hurdle over 2m at Uttoxeter most recently. Only just stays 2m. 13-race maiden; twice a runner-up here in June but looks vulnerable at this trip/mark..
3	13 3rd (13) (2/1 +73%) No Guarantee	2 2/1(+73%)	(13) No Guarantee 2/1, Improved on recent form when second, beaten 4l in a handicap hurdle at Market Rasen latest. A modest maiden but has shown progress of late. Best run yet when second five days ago, place claims despite the quick turnaround..
4	1 4th (1) (14/1 -27%) Songo	14 14/1(-27%)	(1) Songo 14/1, Travelled well but tied up late after looking the winner, having done too much too soon when fourth beaten 6l in a handicap hurdle here last time. Now down to an attractive mark and could build on that latest effort. Back to form latest with a tongue-tie on; has undergone wind surgery since; interesting..
5th	8 5th (8) (22/1 -144%) Colonel Lesley	22 22/1(-144%)	(8) Colonel Lesley 22/1, Raced keenly and was below form when back up in trip, comfortably held in a handicap hurdle here last time. Has a chance if back to best. Hasn't won for three years but often placed and may do so again with Brian Hughes booked..
6th	3 6th (3) (25/1 -127%) Whispering Royal	25 25/1(-127%)	(3) Whispering Royal 25/1, Ran to form, possibly challenged a bit too early off a strong pace when beaten 4l off 95 over 2m1f here last time. Returns after a short break. Yet to add to his 2023 hurdle win but ran well off a reduced mark last time; considered..
7th	2 7th (2) (9/2 -29%) Stinginhisstep	4.5 9/2(-29%)	(2) Stinginhisstep 9/2, Quickened clear readily, showing improvement back down in trip under a positive ride when landing a handicap by 6l off 88 here last time. Progressive type. Resumed progress with a comfortable win over C&D last month; key player off the 9lb rise..
8th	10 8th (10) (7/1 +7%) Square Du Roule	7 7/1(+7%)	(10) Square Du Roule 7/1, Travelled strongly and looked a big threat but found nothing, running to form when second beaten 6l in a handicap hurdle here latest. Wears cheekpieces for the first time but questions remain over enthusiasm. 0-11 over hurdles but has improved for wind surgery and the new headgear may help..
9th	12 9th (12) (66/1 -100%) Greystoke	66 66/1(-100%)	(12) Greystoke 66/1, Needed the run and wants better ground when comfortably held in a handicap hurdle over 2m1f here last time. Generally out of form and returning from a break. Has come a long way down in the weights but returns from a break with enough to prove..
10th	9 10th (9) (15/2 -7%) Lady Henrietta	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(9) Lady Henrietta 15/2, Needed the run when fourth, beaten 16l in a handicap hurdle over 2m4f at Worcester last time. In the mix with that behind her. Struggled last season but produced an improved effort on last month's stable debut..
11th	5 11th (5) (66/1 -65%) Ben Lomond	66 66/1(-65%)	(5) Ben Lomond 66/1, Raced keenly stepped up in trip but may not have stayed when well beaten on handicap debut over 2m4f at Worcester latest. Placed in a bumper and a 2m novice hurdle but has struggled since, drops back in trip..
12th	6 12th (6) (25/1 -108%) Catboy	25 25/1(-108%)	(6) Catboy 25/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase over 2m5f here last time. Didn't take to chasing but a contender if bouncing back on hurdles return. Struggled since September's Fontwell win and has not progressed over fences this summer..
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (16/1 -88%) Charlie My Boy	16 16/1(-88%)	(4) Charlie My Boy 16/1, Travelled keenly and cosily when back to form down in grade after a layoff, scoring by a length off 87 over 2m5f at Huntingdon on his penultimate start. Off a short break and the pick on balance of form. Ran well enough off this mark at Stratford despite the race not going ideally; player..

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14:45 Newton Abbot (Class 5) 18f Race Class Flow

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

Successful on the last two occasions he has tackled this C&D, with the latest coming in impressive fashion last month, STINGINHISSTEP could take all the beating again, despite a further 9lb rise. Square Du Roule (second) has six lengths to make up on him, although the application of first-time cheekpieces and a 7lb swing in the weights could help him close the gap. Others to note include Baikal and No Guarantee.

The vote goes to STINGINHISSTEP who is progressing well and may be able to defy the 9lb rise. Songo is second pick.

14:45 Newton Abbot (Class 5) 18f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:20 Newton Abbot (Class 5) 25f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	7 1st (7) (6/4 +67%) Blackacre	1.5 6/4(+67%)	(7) Blackacre 6/4, Outpaced and unsuited by how the race developed when comfortably held in a 3m handicap hurdle at Ffos Las last time. Wears a visor for the first time and, after a short break, has a squeak. Reverts to chasing on workable mark but others have less to prove than this 16-race maiden.
2	1 2nd (1) (15/2 +46%) Just A Memory	7.5 15/2(+46%)	(1) Just A Memory 15/2, Made mistakes and was below form, possibly finding the ground a bit quick when well beaten in a 2m4f handicap chase at Worcester last time. Generally out of form over fences and needs to improve. Safely held in first two chases but not without some encouragement; moves up in trip here.
3	2 3rd (2) (3/1 +50%) Cave Article	3 3/1(+50%)	(2) Cave Article 3/1, Won comfortably by 4 1/2l off 86 over 3m at Southwell three starts ago where the track suited. Below form back up in trip when sixth, beaten 29l off 89 last time. A contender. Three-time chase winner; has conditions to suit here but needs to better last two runs.
4	4 4th (4) (17/2 -6%) Ryder's Rock	8.5 17/2(-6%)	(4) Ryder's Rock 17/2, Rallied and was a fortunate winner due to fallers when scoring by 8l off 83 over 2m5f here on chase debut after a wind operation. Absent for a short break since, but looks a value selection on balance of form. Won from unlikely position here (2m5f) in May but the form looks rather dubious.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (6/1 +14%) Firefly Lane	6 6/1(+14%)	(6) Firefly Lane 6/1, Fell in a 2m5f handicap chase here last time and has a bit to find. Has mixed record since course win in September but is 5lb lower now; could have a say.

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15:20 Newton Abbot (Class 5) 25f Race Class Flow

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

Turned out quickly under a penalty having won in fine style at Stratford on Monday, it is hard to look past MY GIRL KATIE. The eight-year-old is now two from three over fences since joining Grace Harris and she will prove tough to beat, providing this doesn't come too soon. It will be interesting to see how bottom-weight Blackacre fares in a first-time visor, while Ryder's Rock is another to note.

There is a risk this race might come too soon for MY GIRL KATIE but she looked in excellent nick when winning at Stratford on Monday.

15:20 Newton Abbot (Class 5) 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:55 Newton Abbot (Class 4) 16f - 5 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	4 1st (4) (5/2 +9%) Hope Rising	2.5 5/2(+9%)	(4) Hope Rising 5/2, Improved again allowed an easy lead when runner up over 2m at Stratford last time. Opening mark looks fair, could prove tough to peg back. 2-5 in novice company this season; ought to go well again on this handicap debut.
2	2 2nd (2) (2/1 +11%) Sergeant Fury	2 2/1(+11%)	(2) Sergeant Fury 2/1, Quickened clear comfortably and ran to form when untested, landing a handicap by 3 1/4l off 110 here last time. Enjoys making the running and looks progressive. Completed hat-trick when winning C&D match on last month's handicap return; respected.
3	3 3rd (3) (7/2 -5%) Breaking Cover	3.5 7/2(-5%)	(3) Breaking Cover 7/2, Outpaced but rallied gamely, needing every yard when dropped in trip, and ran to form to win a novice hurdle at Uttoxeter over 2m by a short-head last time. Steadily progressive with more to come at beyond 2m. Pipped subsequent winner in Uttoxeter novice last month; could be on a good mark here.
4	1 4th (1) (9/2 -35%) Max Of Stars	4.5 9/2(-35%)	(1) Max Of Stars 9/2, No match for unexposed rivals here last time. C&D winner previously but handicapper may have caught up. Revitalised mare who has won twice this season; much more exposed than the others, though.
5	5 \|F\| (5) (9/1 +10%) Polling Day	9 9/1(+10%)	(5) Polling Day 9/1, Scored by 2 1/2l off 72 over 12f at Chester on his penultimate start. Outpaced and below form when stepped up in grade off a revised mark, finishing sixth beaten 69l off 77 last time; looks on a stiff mark. Safely held over C&D on last summer's handicap hurdle debut but won on the Flat in June.

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15:55 Newton Abbot (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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Breaking Cover is due to go up a further 2lb for future races, making him an obvious player after two wins since returning to hurdles, but he was all out to score by a short head at Uttoxeter and needs to do more. SERGEANT FURY has been a revelation this season, winning all three starts, with the latest coming over C&D. He races off 2lb higher now, but that seems unlikely to stop him. Hope Rising is another to consider with youth on his side.

Preference is for BREAKING COVER (nap), who won twice in July and recently had the form of her latter success boosted by the runner-up.

15:55 Newton Abbot (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:25 Newton Abbot (Class 2) 16f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (9/4 +25%) Centara	2.25 9/4(+25%)	(3) Centara 9/4, Held on gamely when ridden aggressively, well treated up 10lb, and landed a handicap by 1 1/2l off 123 here last time. Progressive but revised mark demands more again. Aggressive front-runner who has won his last three; ought to be hard to catch.
2	2 2nd (2) (2/1 -45%) Finest View	2 2/1(-45%)	(2) Finest View 2/1, Travelled strongly and scored by 7 1/2l off 118 over 2m1f at Bangor-on-Dee three starts ago. Up 3lb, improved again when second beaten a neck off 125 last time. Progressive performer. In prime form this season, winning three in a row before last month's close second.
3	6 3rd (6) (9/2 -35%) Jet Of Dreams	4.5 9/2(-35%)	(6) Jet Of Dreams 9/2, Ran to form when travelling strongly, only out-battled late by a progressive rival and beaten 1 1/2l off 109 here last time. Consistent type. 4-16 over fences; as good as ever when second to Centara over C&D last month.
4	4 4th (4) (7/1 +13%) Coastguard Station	7 7/1(+13%)	(4) Coastguard Station 7/1, Travelled well but below form, challenged too soon and finished fourth beaten 14l in a 2m1f handicap chase at Stratford last time. Needs to be delivered late. Posted career-best performance at Ascot in March and has remained in good form since.
5th	1 5th (1) (13/2 +13%) Fringill Dike	6.5 13/2(+13%)	(1) Fringill Dike 13/2, Won this race last year; never involved and below form when comfortably held in a 2m1f handicap chase at Stratford last time. Trainer in form and looks a value selection on the balance of form. Won this in 2024; inconsistent this year but current mark is workable; can't rule out.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (20/1 +29%) Duke Of Luckley	20 20/1(+29%)	(5) Duke Of Luckley 20/1, Below form when doing too much too soon and unable to dominate, well beaten in a 2m1f handicap chase at Stratford last time. Not out of it. Three wins since last autumn; out of form lately, though, and easy lead unlikely here.

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16:25 Newton Abbot (Class 2) 16f Race Class Flow

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Fringill Dike won this last season and is back for more, but he has been largely out of form since and gets to race off 6lb lower now. CENTARA has won all three starts this term, the last two over C&D, and is fancied to make all again under Jay Tidball, who gets on well with the seven-year-old. Jet Of Dreams only has a length and a half to make up on him, though, so looks a danger on slightly better terms.

Paul Nicholls' progressive 7yo CENTARA goes very well for Jay Tidball and is selected to dominate from the front again.

16:25 Newton Abbot (Class 2) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:00 Newton Abbot (Class 5) 26f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	3 1st (3) (9/2 -64%) Faded Fantasy	4.5 9/2(-64%)	(3) Faded Fantasy 9/2, Travelled strongly and improved when stepped up in trip and down in grade, landing a handicap by 3l off 92 over 2m7f at Worcester last time. Not one to rely upon heavily nowadays but won at Worcester on latest outing in July.
2	10 2nd (10) (4/1 +43%) Testflight	4 4/1(+43%)	(10) Testflight 4/1, Outpaced but rallied well, improving to outbattle and outstay rivals when landing a handicap by 2l off 71 here last time. Still has a bit to find. Won 3m2f chase here last month and is effectively 5lb lower for switch back to hurdling.
3	5 3rd (5) (15/2 -7%) Lelantos	7.5 15/2(-7%)	(5) Lelantos 15/2, Stable has won two of the last five runnings of this race. Pulled up in a handicap chase at Uttoxeter last time and has yet to take to chasing. Lightly raced and generally disappointing since winning this in 2023; hard to predict.
4	2 4th (2) (6/1 +14%) Fine By Me	6 6/1(+14%)	(2) Fine By Me 6/1, Failed to find much and ran below form when well beaten in a handicap hurdle over 2m7f at Worcester last time. Had been in good form prior and is consistent. Below par on latest outing but began this season with two good seconds (3m2f/2m7f).
5th	6 5th (6) (33/1 -65%) Chief Black Robe	33 33/1(-65%)	(6) Chief Black Robe 33/1, Continued in poor form when 26l third in a handicap hurdle over 2m3f at Stratford most recently. Returns from a short break; better over fences but must prove his ability remains. Safely held on both starts for new stable in June; revival needed.
6th	4 6th (4) (4/1 +11%) Karavomylos	4 4/1(+11%)	(4) Karavomylos 4/1, Had too much to do after a series of errors, finishing 9 1/4l behind in a handicap chase at Uttoxeter last time. Generally out of form, though the trainer is in form. Well handicapped on hurdle form and can win if brushing up on jumping. Latest chase run was just respectable but he might be happier back over hurdles.
7th	9 7th (9) (7/1 +30%) Danzini	7 7/1(+30%)	(9) Danzini 7/1, Short of room and failed to find much when needing the run, finishing down the field in a handicap hurdle here last time. Off a short break and not out of it. Probably needed reappearance run here in June; has possibilities off last winning mark.
8th	8 8th (8) (9/1 -38%) Shibuya Song	9 9/1(-38%)	(8) Shibuya Song 9/1, Outpaced and hampered at a key stage, left with too much to do when fourth beaten 16l in a handicap hurdle over 2m7f at Worcester last time. Needs this stiffer test and the further the better. Yet to build upon last September's surprise win; others preferred.
9th	7 9th (7) (66/1 -164%) Canastero	66 66/1(-164%)	(7) Canastero 66/1, Pulled up in a conditions race over 3m at Upcott Cross last time. Off a short break and inconsistent in points over 3m. Not seen under rules since 2022 and this year's point form is underwhelming.
10th	11 10th (11) (14/1 +30%) Share A Moment	14 14/1(+30%)	(11) Share A Moment 14/1, Ran to form when stepped up in trip, beaten 3l off 68 here last time. Off a short break and has a bit to find. 40-1 fourth over C&D on rules return in June; on balance, others look stronger.

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17:00 Newton Abbot (Class 5) 26f Race Class Flow

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

FADED FANTASY successfully made it two victories from his last three starts at Worcester and is 6lb higher. Christian Williams' six-year-old should have no issues with this extra distance and can continue his good form. Testflight returned to winning ways over fences here last month and holds an obvious chance off a 5lb lower figure, while Chief Black Robe is another to keep an eye on.

This return to hurdling can pay dividends for KARAVOMYLOS, who ran fairly well in a chase last month despite lacking fluency.

17:00 Newton Abbot (Class 5) 26f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:35 Newton Abbot (Class 4) 20f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (7/2 +0%) Time To Bite	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(2) Time To Bite 7/2, Untested under an aggressive ride when landing a handicap by 57l off 106 here last time; enjoys racing prominently and looks progressive. Dual C&D winner; tougher task off 6lb higher in deeper race than last time but respected.
2	9 2nd (9) (3/1 +57%) Limerick Leader	3 3/1(+57%)	(9) Limerick Leader 3/1, Went clear but idled when scoring by 1/2l off 96 here two runs back; up 2lb but well handicapped on old form. Ran to form when second beaten 4 1/2l off 98 last time and remains well treated on past efforts. In good form since the visor returned, twice over C&D; likely to run well again..
3	1 3rd (1) (9/2 +10%) Aslukwoodhavit	4.5 9/2(+10%)	(1) Aslukwoodhavit 9/2, Travelled well and ran to form when outstayed late up in trip, finishing second beaten 6 1/2l in a 2m4f handicap chase at Uttoxeter last time; well treated on Irish form. Had wind surgery since finishing a solid second at Uttoxeter latest; leading claims..
4	4 4th (4) (11/2 +27%) Theonlywayiswessex	5.5 11/2(+27%)	(4) Theonlywayiswessex 11/2, Had every chance and ran to form when 7 1/4l third in a 2m3f handicap chase at Stratford on most recent run; returns after a short break. Should give another good account but will likely prove vulnerable off this sort of mark..
5th	3 5th (3) (9/2 +55%) Magic Seven	4.5 9/2(+55%)	(3) Magic Seven 9/2, Possibly outstayed late when comfortably held in a 2m7f handicap chase at Worcester last time; trainer in form and could figure. Fair hurdler who's gone close over fences in limited chances, more still needed though..
6th	7 6th (7) (9/1 +36%) Fat Sam	9 9/1(+36%)	(7) Fat Sam 9/1, Every chance but below form when fourth beaten 26l in a 2m4f handicap chase at Worcester latest; well treated on past efforts but proving frustrating. Generally reliable veteran who is capable of bouncing back from a recent lesser effort..
7th	6 7th (6) (20/1 -11%) Trapista	20 20/1(-11%)	(6) Trapista 20/1, Unseated in a handicap chase here last time; trainer in form and returns from a short break; has dropped a long way in weights but not out of it. Generally disappointing since completing a hat-trick in 2024 and easy to look elsewhere..

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17:35 Newton Abbot (Class 4) 20f Race Class Flow

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

LET'S SAIL AWAY made a promising start over fences when second at Uttoxeter last month and is likely to have more to offer. With that experience under his belt, he could be the one to beat. Last-time-out C&D scorer Time To Bite has a 6lb higher rating to contend with, which might not be excessive, so he has to be respected. Aslukwoodhavit isn't out of it either.

Having made a promising start over fences last month, LET'S SAIL AWAY can open his chase account. Aslukwoodhavit is feared most.

17:35 Newton Abbot (Class 4) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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