UK Racecourse · South West
Newton Abbot Racecourse
Newton Abbot, Devon
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Summer jumping on the Devon Riviera
Newton Abbot is a friendly National Hunt course in South Devon that thrives during the summer months, offering jump racing in warm weather — a rarity in Britain. The tight, left-handed track rewards nimble jumpers, and the relaxed holiday atmosphere draws racegoers from across the South West.
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Newton Abbot Guides & Articles
Everything written about Newton Abbot, grouped by what you came for.
Start here
1The full guide to the course, if you only read one thing.
Going racing
1Tickets, getting there, what to wear and what the day is like.
Racing and betting
1How the track rides, the angles that matter, and where to bet.
History and legends
2How the course got here, and the horses that made its name.
- The History of Newton Abbot RacecourseOver 150 years of racing at Newton Abbot — from its origins in 1866 to Devon's summer jumping venue and the Aubrey Loze Memorial.
- Cue Card at Newton Abbot: The Complete StoryCue Card's early career at Newton Abbot launched him to King George VI Chase glory. Discover how this Devon track shaped a champion steeplechaser.
The big races
3The days the course is known for, and who has won them.
- August Bank Holiday at Newton Abbot: The Biggest Day of the SummerAugust Bank Holiday at Newton Abbot Racecourse is the peak of Devon's summer jumping calendar — a festival atmosphere on the Devon Riviera with top jumpers in form.
- Newton Abbot Festival GuideYour complete guide to Newton Abbot Racecourse — the summer jump season, the Devon & Exeter connection and what makes this South Devon track the heartland of west-country jump racing.
- Summer Jumping at Newton Abbot: Complete GuideSummer jumping at Newton Abbot: the Aubrey Loze Memorial Handicap Hurdle, the key meetings, and racing in Devon while the Flat is in full swing.
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