Newton Abbot Races & Results 1 Saturday 18th October 2025 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Newton Abbot Races & Results Tomform Saturday 18th October 2025

There were 58 Races on Saturday 18th October 2025 across 13 meetings. There was 1 races at Haydock, 1 races at Fakenham, 1 races at Redcar, 1 races at Newcastle, 1 races at Uttoxeter, 1 races at Dundalk, 8 races at Catterick, 7 races at Ascot, 7 races at Stratford, 7 races at Limerick, 7 races at Leopardstown, 7 races at Newton Abbot, 9 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 18th October 2025

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14:15 Newton Abbot (Class 4) 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	10 1st (10) (33/1 -32%) Kapitein Kool	33 33/1(-32%)	(10) Kapitein Kool 33/1, Below form up in grade when beaten 7l in a 4yo bumper over 2m at Haydock last time. Has an outside chance. Displayed promise in three bumpers but might be one for further down the line.
2	2 2nd (2) (9/2 -35%) Calvino	4.5 9/2(-35%)	(2) Calvino 9/2, Still green but improved when dropped in grade for a ready win in a maiden bumper at Taunton over 2m by 6l last time. Effective at 2m and suited by a sound surface. Progressive in bumpers and more to come over hurdles. Comfortably won fast-ground Taunton bumper in April; makes hurdling debut today.
3	11 3rd (11) (10/3 +26%) Le Soleil Reve	3.333333 10/3(+26%)	(11) Le Soleil Reve 10/3, Improved markedly from his debut, handling softer ground well when winning a 4yo hurdle at Hereford over 2m by 2l last time. Looks the pick on race times. Absent since winning junior hurdle win in February but runs without a penalty here.
4	1 4th (1) (9/2 -13%) Havefunontherun	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(1) Havefunontherun 9/2, Promising hurdle debut when winning a maiden hurdle at Worcester over 2m by 1/4l last time. Effective at 2m and suited by a sound surface. Debut form was nothing special but he could progress. Won run-of-the-mill Worcester maiden on hurdle debut and is open to improvement.
5th	3 5th (3) (11/1 -22%) Grey Lagoon	11 11/1(-22%)	(3) Grey Lagoon 11/1, Promising effort when third, beaten 2/2l in a maiden over 3m at Quakerstown on debut. Showed promise in points and may want a bit further than 2m under rules. Bought for 75,000euros soon after promising Irish point debut in April; could have a say.
6th	6 6th (6) (50/1 -52%) Madajovy	50 50/1(-52%)	(6) Madajovy 50/1, Pulled up in a novice hurdle over 2m at Worcester last time and was found to have an irregular heartbeat. Returns from a break and could be a value selection based on the balance of form. Made the frame in both bumpers and has excuse when pulled up on hurdle debut; a possible.
7th	7 7th (7) (300/1 -275%) El Arco	300 300/1(-275%)	(7) El Arco 300/1, Too green to show anything on debut when well beaten in a bumper over 2m at Chepstow on his only start. Wears a hood for the first time and has plenty to prove over hurdles. Tailed off (raced too freely) when 33-1 for Chepstow bumper in March; hurdle debut.
8th	9 8th (9) (6/5 +36%) Hot To Go	1.2 6/5(+36%)	(9) Hot To Go 6/5, Good effort when runner-up, beaten a length in a maiden over 3m at Lisronagh on his only start. Trainer in form and he showed promise in points over 3m, with more to come under rules. Bought for £165,000 after promising Irish point debut in February; must be considered.
4	4 \|F\| (4) (66/1 -32%) Idaho Bridge	66 66/1(-32%)	(4) Idaho Bridge 66/1, Below form up in grade, finishing down the field in a bumper over 2m at Ffos Las most recently. Showed minor promise in bumpers but needs to improve to figure over hurdles. Showed only minor promise in three bumpers last season; hurdling debut today.
8	8 \|U\| (8) (125/1 -56%) Fight My Fire	125 125/1(-56%)	(8) Fight My Fire 125/1, Below form when well beaten in a bumper over 2m at Ffos Las last time. Has shown nothing in bumpers and has a lot to prove. Flat-bred 4yo who was soundly beaten after racing too freely in two bumpers last season.

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14:15 Newton Abbot (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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

Hot To Go changed hands for 165,000 pounds after showing promise when second on his sole point-to-point outing and warrants a market check on his debut under Rules. Havefunontherun got off the mark at Worcester in May and is of interest, but CALVINO gets the vote. Paul Nicholls' charge struck in one out of his three bumper starts and the son of Walk In The Park could prove a different proposition over timber.

The most interesting runner is arguably HOT TO GO, who changed hands for a six-figure sum after his very promising Irish point debut.

14:15 Newton Abbot (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:54 Newton Abbot (Class 5) 25f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (7/2 -180%) Of Corse I Can	3.5 7/2(-180%)	(6) Of Corse I Can 7/2, Improved from debut when stepping up in trip to land a handicap by 2l off 69 at Fontwell last time; effective over 3m on good ground and may have a bit more to offer now he's had his head in front. Came good at Fontwell (3m2f) this month and remains unexposed over this sort of trip.
2	3 2nd (3) (16/1 -14%) Esperti	16 16/1(-14%)	(3) Esperti 16/1, Improved when landing a handicap by 1 1/2l off 75 over 3m at Ffos Las last time; usually held up and has an outside chance. Won off much reduced mark in February; 5lb rise is manageable if he's in similar form here.
3	4 3rd (4) (9/2 +18%) Testflight	4.5 9/2(+18%)	(4) Testflight 9/2, Won by 2l off 71 here in July; ran to form when third beaten 9 1/2l off 75 last time; suited by 3m on good ground but inconsistent. Game C&D winner this summer and now back on same mark; likely contender.
4	2 4th (2) (7/2 +65%) Blackacre	3.5 7/2(+65%)	(2) Blackacre 7/2, Won by 13l off 73 here three starts back; stopped quickly when fourth beaten 47l off 81 last time; suited by 3m+ and has been busy. Won twice over C&D in August but well beaten twice last month; headgear switched again.
5th	5 5th (5) (5/1 +0%) Moonlight Artist	5 5/1(+0%)	(5) Moonlight Artist 5/1, On a stiff mark and was comfortably held in a handicap chase here last time; returning from a break and needs to improve. Battled well for Warwick win in April; two heavy defeats followed; back from a break.
1	1 \|F\| (1) (5/2 +29%) Lock Out	2.5 5/2(+29%)	(1) Lock Out 5/2, Below form when comfortably held in a handicap chase over 3m at Chepstow last time; has a squeak. Inconsistent last season but won when fresh a year ago and resumes on good mark.

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14:54 Newton Abbot (Class 5) 25f Race Class Flow

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Esperti went in by over a length in heavy conditions at Ffos Las in February and if ready to go on his return, he has to be considered. However, OF CORSE I CAN returned to winning ways over this trip at Fontwell earlier in the month and is just 2lb higher. Provided the eight-year-old remains in similar form, he could be the one to beat. Testflight's only victory under Rules came over C&D, so he is another to note.

Preference is for LOCK OUT, who won off a similar mark when fresh last autumn and can hopefully dominate from the front.

14:54 Newton Abbot (Class 5) 25f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:35 Newton Abbot (Class 3) 16f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	2 1st (2) (9/4 +32%) Manuelito	2.25 9/4(+32%)	(2) Manuelito 9/4, Made mistakes and was below form when stepped up in grade, finishing down the field in a 2m handicap hurdle at Aintree last time; had been in good form prior to that. Well held at Aintree festival but earlier Newbury win makes him of interest here.
2	5 2nd (5) (15/8 +46%) Dance And Glance	1.875 15/8(+46%)	(5) Dance And Glance 15/8, Well backed but below form when beaten 9 1/2l in the Swinton Handicap Hurdle over 2m at Haydock last time; had been in good form before that and may stay a little further. Low-mileage 5yo; creditable fifth in major Haydock handicap on latest outing in May.
3	1 3rd (1) (18/1 -64%) Tax For Max	18 18/1(-64%)	(1) Tax For Max 18/1, Made too much use of and needed the run on stable debut when finishing down the field in a handicap hurdle at Market Rasen last time; trainer in form; effective over 2m and should come on for that stable debut. Safely held on recent stable debut but that came after a long layoff; may fare better here.
4	4 4th (4) (13/2 -8%) American Land	6.5 13/2(-8%)	(4) American Land 13/2, Loves the track and improved again when landing a handicap by a head off 116 here last time; returns from a break and remains progressive. Battled well over C&D in June and has now won five of his last six; back from a break.
5th	7 5th (7) (11/2 -144%) Courageous Strike	5.5 11/2(-144%)	(7) Courageous Strike 11/2, Quickened clear easily and outclassed his rivals when winning a novice hurdle here by 4 1/4l last time; enjoys making the running; useful on the Flat and competitive in summer-ground handicap hurdles. Useful Flat racer; 2-3 over hurdles in the spring; faces tougher task on handicap debut.
6th	6 6th (6) (18/1 +55%) Cornish Storm	18 18/1(+55%)	(6) Cornish Storm 18/1, Ran poorly when comfortably held in a 12f handicap at Ffos Las last time; returns from a break; effective over 2m and acts on good to soft and good ground, though has been inconsistent in both codes this year. Maiden hurdle winner; well held in both handicap hurdles; off since poor Flat run in June.
7th	3 7th (3) (9/1 -64%) Bluegrass	9 9/1(-64%)	(3) Bluegrass 9/1, Held on gamely and improved again when dropping in grade back from a break, landing a handicap by a nose off 122 over 2m at Southwell last time; effective over 2m, acts on soft but best suited by good ground; progressive, with sharp tracks likely to suit given his flat speed. Held on gamely to make all in small field at Southwell this month; now 5-17 over hurdles.
8	8 \|U\| (8) (33/1 -32%) St Lukes Chelsea	33 33/1(-32%)	(8) St Lukes Chelsea 33/1, Below form when finishing down the field in a 1m7f handicap hurdle at Wincanton most recently; returning from a long layoff; effective over 2m and acts on soft and good ground, but his current mark demands more. Safely held on handicap hurdle debut in January and effectively 5lb higher here.

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15:35 Newton Abbot (Class 3) 16f Race Class Flow

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After undergoing a wind operation, American Land hasn't looked back, securing a hat-trick in the space of two months. His chance is there for all to see, but the vote goes to COURAGEOUS STRIKE. The son of National Defense justified cramped odds to complete a double at this track in May and now makes his first start in a handicap in this sphere. With the potential for lots more to come, he looks the way to go. Bluegrass isn't ruled out either.

Low-mileage 5yo DANCE AND GLANCE didn't really have the race run to suit when fifth in a major handicap in May and still has potential.

15:35 Newton Abbot (Class 3) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:15 Newton Abbot (Class 4) 21f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	6 1st (6) (10/1 -54%) El Capitaine	10 10/1(-54%)	(6) El Capitaine 10/1, Ran to form when winning a conditions race at Flete Park over 2m4f by 7l last time. Prolific in points over 2½–3m and could improve on previous Irish rules form for his new yard. Pulled up on latest rules start in May 2024 but has won seven points since; interesting.
2	2 2nd (2) (7/4 +65%) Busy Being Busy	1.75 7/4(+65%)	(2) Busy Being Busy 7/4, Needed the run and ran well to a point when beaten 10l in a handicap hurdle over 2m1f at Market Rasen last time. Previously in good form, usually held up, effective at 2½m and should improve for that reappearance. Ended last season in excellent form over 2m4f; may have needed recent 2m run.
3	10 3rd (10) (11/2 +50%) Stinginhisstep	5.5 11/2(+50%)	(10) Stinginhisstep 11/2, Scored by 6l off 88 over 2m3f here in July. Keen but travelled well and ran to form when possibly making his move too soon up in trip when third, beaten a length off 94 last time. Effective from 2m2f to 2m6f and suited by good ground. Close third of five over C&D last month but has more on his plate in deeper race today.
4	1 4th (1) (11/2 +0%) Al Sayah	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(1) Al Sayah 11/2, Had too much to do when ridden to see out the trip, ran to form when beaten 4l off 117 at Cartmel last time. Returns from a short break and is not without a chance. Dual C&D winner in May and placed in quite valuable contest last time; big player.
5th	5 5th (5) (14/1 +13%) Coconut Twist	14 14/1(+13%)	(5) Coconut Twist 14/1, Keen and hampered late when returning to form to finish fourth, beaten 5l in a handicap hurdle here latest. The trainer is in form; effective from 2m5f to 3m though the handicapper may have caught up. Back in good nick over C&D last month but may find others better handicapped today.
6th	7 6th (7) (12/1 -140%) Elusiveness	12 12/1(-140%)	(7) Elusiveness 12/1, Form has been franked; well placed to challenge when landing a handicap by a length off 99 over 3m at Haydock last time. Progressive type. 3-3 in blinkers towards end of last season; returns from six-month break here.
7th	9 7th (9) (16/1 +11%) Moorland Rambler	16 16/1(+11%)	(9) Moorland Rambler 16/1, On a good mark and built on his recent return to form, landing a handicap by 2½l off 95 over 2m4f at Ffos Las last time. Looks the pick on race times. Made all on heavy ground in February but not seen again since; no headgear today.
8th	4 8th (4) (7/1 -40%) Striking A Pose	7 7/1(-40%)	(4) Striking A Pose 7/1, Returned to form after a break, suited by a positive ride and drop in trip when beaten 1/2l off 114 here last time. Effective from 2½m to 3m and acts on any ground. Went close over C&D last month but this race looks more competitive; others preferred.
9th	8 9th (8) (10/1 +70%) Despereaux	10 10/1(+70%)	(8) Despereaux 10/1, Below form when dropped back in trip, comfortably held in a handicap hurdle here last time. Effective around 3m. Returned from break with two below-par runs last month; headgear missing again today.

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16:15 Newton Abbot (Class 4) 21f Race Class Flow

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A few to consider including the likes of Elusiveness, who goes in search of a four-timer following a 182-day absence, and Busy Being Busy. The latter failed to achieve that same goal when returned to action at Market Rasen three weeks ago but he ought to have come on plenty, though AL SAYAH is preferred. Neil Mulholland's charge is two from two over this C&D, with the latest of those wins coming from 11lb lower. He was third in a stronger race at Cartmel latest however, suggesting his current mark is within range.

After a satisfactory reappearance over 2m, BUSY BEING BUSY (nap) can now resume the rapid progress he made over 2m4f in the spring.

16:15 Newton Abbot (Class 4) 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:55 Newton Abbot (Class 2) 20f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	1 1st (1) (7/1 -17%) Riskintheground	7 7/1(-17%)	(1) Riskintheground 7/1, Returned to form after a freshening-up period when fourth, beaten 6l, in the Summer Plate Handicap Chase at Market Rasen last time; off a short break and probably high enough in the weights now. In career-best form when winning twice in spring; also ran well in Summer Plate; respected.
2	5 2nd (5) (2/5 0%) Blueking D'oroux	0.4 2/5(0%)	(5) Blueking D'oroux 2/5, Ran to form when winning the Select Hurdle (Grade 2) over 2m6f at Sandown by a head last time; the pick on overall form. Smart staying hurdler who has very good chance at the weights on this chasing debut.
3	2 3rd (2) (10/1 +90%) Gyenyame	10 10/1(+90%)	(2) Gyenyame 10/1, Well backed and ran to form when relishing a longer trip, but had too much to do at a sharp track when second, beaten 3l, in a 2m7f handicap chase at Taunton last time; all to do. Runner-up in two Class 4 Taunton handicaps in February/March; up against it here.
4	4 4th (4) (18/1 +36%) Theformismighty	18 18/1(+36%)	(4) Theformismighty 18/1, Pulled up in a 3m handicap chase at Uttoxeter last time; may prefer slightly easier ground. Developed into a useful handicap chaser last season but faces a tough assignment here.

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16:55 Newton Abbot (Class 2) 20f Race Class Flow

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Smart hurdler BLUEKING D'OROUX signed off last season with success in the Grade 2 Select Hurdle at Sandown and is fancied to make a winning start over fences. Paul Nicholls' gelding receives weight from each of his more experienced rivals but he's likely to know what is required of him, especially given that sibling Path D'Oroux is no slouch over the larger obstacles himself. Fourth in the Summer Plate at Market Rasen, Riskintheground is the main danger, while Theformismighty can claim third place ahead of Gyenyame.

Smart hurdler BLUEKING D'OROUX is an exciting recruit to chasing and can collect this prize before moving on to bigger projects.

16:55 Newton Abbot (Class 2) 20f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:25 Newton Abbot (Class 4) 16f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (6/1 +0%) Haas Boy	6 6/1(+0%)	(5) Haas Boy 6/1, Pulled up in a handicap chase over 2m3f at Exeter last time; cheekpieces on for the first time; effective around 2 1/2m but tends to finish weakly. Not at best for Emma Lavelle last season; now with another new stable; market may guide.
2	3 2nd (3) (4/1 +43%) Authoceltic	4 4/1(+43%)	(3) Authoceltic 4/1, Needed the run after a year off when comfortably held in a maiden hurdle over 2m4f at Worcester last time; effective up to 2m1f, acts on soft and good, but has ability still to prove. 0-7 over hurdles; may have needed recent run; improvement required on chase debut.
3	2 3rd (2) (9/4 -38%) Siam Park	2.25 9/4(-38%)	(2) Siam Park 9/4, Showed a good attitude and ran to form when beaten a short-head off 107 over 2m4f at Plumpton last time; a clear contender. Won first three chases and lost out only narrowly when attempting four-timer; good chance.
4	4 \|F\| (4) (11/8 +15%) Jaitroplaclasse	1.375 11/8(+15%)	(4) Jaitroplaclasse 11/8, Won comfortably when improving back on easy ground, landing a handicap by 4l off 97 here last time; remains on a fair mark on hurdle form and is suited by some give. Made all in small-field C&D contest last month; recent 4lb rise not excessive.

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17:25 Newton Abbot (Class 4) 16f Race Class Flow

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A switch to aggressive tactics saw JAITROPLACLASSE making all over C&D last month and a 4lb rise could prove to be lenient. Robbie Llewellyn's inmate scored with something in hand and he may be able to fend off the returning Siam Park. The six-year-old lost little in defeat when thwarted in his bid for a four-timer at Plumpton in April and isn't taken lightly. Chase debutant Nordic Tiger sits on an attractive mark and is worth a second look in the betting.

It might be worth chancing chasing debutant NORDIC TIGER, who lost his way a bit last season but has become very well handicapped.

17:25 Newton Abbot (Class 4) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:55 Newton Abbot (Class 5) 16f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds	Comments
1	5 1st (5) (13/8 +0%) Great Dance	1.625 13/8(+0%)	(5) Great Dance 13/8, 110,000 euros breeze-up purchase by Doctor Dino; looks an unlikely winner on debut. Second foal from smart Irish hurdler Let's Dance; looks the part on paper.
2	1 2nd (1) (7/1 0%) Hobbson's Day	7 7/1(0%)	(1) Hobbson's Day 7/1, 11,000gns Jack Hobbs gelding; the trainer is in good form; yard can get them ready first time. Half-brother to five French Flat winners; market helpful on debut.
3	2 3rd (2) (2/1 +33%) Not Now	2 2/1(+33%)	(2) Not Now 2/1, 70,000 euros Beaumec De Houelle gelding; half-brother to Not At All, who was moderate over 16f. 70,000euros 3yo; out of unraced sister to high-class jumper Nickname; one to consider.
4	4 4th (4) (9/1 +55%) Peaky Girl	9 9/1(+55%)	(4) Peaky Girl 9/1, Promising bumper debut when third, beaten 8l in a bumper here; effective at 2m and acts on good to soft; her debut form has been franked and she could progress. Third of five over C&D last month; does not set daunting standard of rules form.

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17:55 Newton Abbot (Class 5) 16f Race Class Flow

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Peaky Girl posted a respectable third on her racecourse debut at Newton Abbot last month and should put her experience to good use. However, there are some intriguing racecourse newcomers on show that may have more ability, with point-to-point runner-up SOLDIER REEVES topping the bill. Dan Skelton's charge was a 95,000-pound purchase at the Cheltenham Festival sales and he boasts enough speed in his pedigree to cope with a drop in trip. Hobbson's Day and Not Now also require a check in the market.

The market will provide some clues but GREAT DANCE is out of smart Irish hurdler Let's Dance and is selected to make a winning debut.

17:55 Newton Abbot (Class 5) 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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