Newton Abbot Horse Racing Result Report — 18 September 2026

The latest Newton Abbot results from the fixture held on 18 September 2026 saw competitive action across seven races on the turf. Under Good going conditions, the Devon course provided a stern test for the 47 runners in attendance. This Newton Abbot report covers all the key highlights and race-by-race outcomes from the meeting.

Meeting Statistics

• With a favourite strike rate of 57%, punters enjoyed a productive day at the track.
• Total runners: 47
• Average field size: 6.7
• Biggest-priced winner: Testflight (GB), 9.50, Bayside Signs & Display Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Steeple Chase

Race-by-Race Results

2:02 - Edmundson Electrical Cabletec Plymouth Maiden Hurdle Race: Winner: Depalma (IRE) (Harry Skelton, Dan Skelton, 2.20). 2nd: Devon Red (GB) (9.50, .75L), 3rd: Penzance (GB) (2.50, 1.75L).

2:37 - Southlands Care Home Mares' Novices' Hurdle Race: Winner: Babs (GB) (Kielan Woods, Henry Oliver, 2.38). 2nd: Yeld To Call (FR) (8.00, 0.1L), 3rd: Little Lady Rock (IRE) (6.00, 0.1L).

3:12 - Devondale Novices' Limited Handicap Steeple Chase: Winner: Intosomethinggood (GB) (Sam Twiston-Davies, Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, 2.20). 2nd: Thickthorn Tom (IRE) (2.25, 1.5L), 3rd: It's A Breeze (IRE) (6.00, 7.5L).

3:47 - Bayside Signs & Display Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Steeple Chase: Winner: Testflight (GB) (Ciaran O'Shea, Susan Gardner, 9.50). 2nd: Flashy Boy (IRE) (4.33, .5L), 3rd: Broadway Honey (IRE) (2.75, 6.5L).

4:22 - Colin Willcocks Memorial Handicap Hurdle Race: Winner: Service Minimum (FR) (Harry Skelton, Dan Skelton, 5.00). 2nd: Kom Tu Voudras (FR) (3.25, 2.5L), 3rd: Rebel Tribesman (IRE) (2.00, 1L).

4:55 - Tony Mccarthy Handicap Steeple Chase: Winner: Mr Mcwhinny (IRE) (Jack Andrews, Tom Ellis, 1.53). 2nd: Rule Me In (IRE) (7.50, 8L), 3rd: McGregors Charge (GB) (13.00, 11L).

5:30 - Sun Racing Summer Jumps Championship Finale Handicap Hurdle Race: Winner: Farhh Echo (IRE) (Beau Morgan, D. J. Jeffreys, 5.50). 2nd: Raffles Nobu (FR) (11.00, 2.75L), 3rd: Reteti (GB) (10.00, 4.5L).

Trainers & Jockeys on the Day

The standout trainer was Dan Skelton, who saddled 2 winners. Harry Skelton led the jockey standings with 2 wins.

Insight

It was a day where the market proved largely accurate, with a strong 57% favourite strike rate reflecting the dominance of the punters' picks. Favourites such as Depalma, Babs, Intosomethinggood, and Mr Mcwhinny all obliged with professional performances.

The afternoon was not without value, however, as Testflight provided the biggest-priced winner of the day at 9.50 in the Bayside Signs & Display Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Steeple Chase. The race saw a minor upset with the favourite, Broadway Honey, finishing third, highlighting the unpredictable nature of handicaps even on a day of otherwise dominant market leaders.

For a full breakdown of the day's performances, visit our full Newton Abbot race results 18 September 2026 page.