Newmarket — Yesterday’s results and key moments
Yesterday’s Newmarket card (going GOOD TO SOFT, 6.2) produced a mixture of smart juvenile and staying performances plus a couple of big-priced surprises. Space Party and Lyra Lea won the two divisions of the Prestige Vehicles Handicap, while the market favourite Ibtekar made all in the Fillies’ novice. Ralph Beckett-trained Beagle Bay and A P O’Brien’s Bengal Tiger landed important prizes in the middle of the card, and an 80/1 Haldon Pier upset the Listed Montrose Fillies’ Stakes. There were a few non-runners: Sea Scout was withdrawn on veterinary grounds and Kimbara and Noble Guest were declared non-runners in the evening handicap.
Key takeaways
Kieran Shoemark enjoyed a productive day, riding the 10/11 favourite Ibtekar to a convincing success and also partnering Arabian Light to Listed honours later on the card. Sean Levey doubled up as well, collecting the Group 3 Horris Hill with Bengal Tiger before adding the nursery success on High Calibre. The card featured several tight finishes — both Prestige Vehicles divisions were decided in the final strides — and a long-odds winner in the Listed Montrose when Haldon Pier threaded a way through traffic to lead late.
Latest winners
| Time | Race | Winner | Trainer | Jockey | Odds | Winning Margin | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:20 | Prestige Vehicles Handicap (Div I) | Space Party | Henry Candy | Nicola Currie | 100/30 | 1/2 | – |
| 11:50 | Prestige Vehicles Handicap (Div II) | Lyra Lea | Rod Millman | George Wood | 5/1 | hd | – |
| 12:25 | Cologne’s 65 Preis Von Europa British EBF Fillies’ Novice Stakes | Ibtekar | Ed Walker | Kieran Shoemark | 10/11 | 2 1/2 | – |
| 13:05 | Dusseldorf’s Henkel 169 German Oaks Handicap | Beagle Bay | Ralph Beckett | Hector Crouch | 3/1 | 1 3/4 | – |
| 13:40 | Hurworth Bloodstock Horris Hill Stakes (G3) | Bengal Tiger | A P O’Brien | Sean Levey | 6/4 | nk | – |
| 14:10 | British Stallion Studs EBF Montrose Fillies’ Stakes (Listed) | Haldon Pier | Ralph Beckett | Rhys Clutterbuck | 80/1 | 1 1/4 | Big-priced winner; strong late rally through traffic |
| 14:44 | German Group One Racecourses James Seymour Stakes (Listed) | Arabian Light | Charlie Appleby | Kieran Shoemark | 9/2 | 2 | Sea Scout: non-runner (vet’s certificate) |
| 15:23 | Idee 158. German Derby In Hamburg Nursery Handicap | High Calibre | Richard Hannon | Sean Levey | 7/2 | 3 1/2 | – |
| 15:58 | Munich’s Allianz-Grosser Preis Von Bayern Handicap | George Wickham | Jamie & Josh Moore | Paddy Bradley | 6/1 | nk | Kimbara & Noble Guest: non-runners (self certificates) |
All races ran on a Good to Soft surface (rating noted as 6.2). Several contests were closely fought to the line — notably both Prestige Vehicles divisions and the Horris Hill — while Haldon Pier’s 80/1 victory was the standout upset of the afternoon. If you would like full racecards, sectional times or form pointers from any specific contest or runner, say which race or horse and I will prepare a detailed breakdown.
Newmarket Tips and Today’s Races
Take a look at our free horse racing tips, which will feature our tips for Newmarket on each of their race days. You can also check out our top tips, which include our NAP (best bet) for the day’s racing, as well as our outsider of the day.
Our racecards are also a key thing to look at for Newmarket, as they will feature all the key information you need for their race day. Important factors such as the trainer, jockey, silks, horse form and what number stall they are drawn in all feature on our racecards.
Newmarket Race Results
If you’re looking for previous results at Newmarket, you’ve found them! Here, you can look at previous results from recent meetings at the racecourse. You might find a certain jockey has had an excellent recent record when riding at Newmarket.
Racecourse Guide
Known as the headquarters of British racing, Newmarket’s Rowley Mile course features a clutch of top quality events such as the 1000 and 2000 Guineas in early May and the Dubai Future Champions Festival in October. One of the fairest tracks in the world, racing at the Rowley Mile is divided into two seasons, spring and autumn, and only on rare occasions does the ground ride on the soft side. The Rowley Mile course features the longest straight in Britain, and has just one turn in longer distance races to negotiate. It is a wide track with an uphill finish, which is ideal for horses with big, long strides (except for in the Dip where they can get unbalanced).
Racing switches from the Rowley Mile to the popular July Course during the summer months. The highlight of the season is the Group 1 July Cup, Europe’s leading six furlongs sprint, which takes place on the final day of the three-day July Meeting. The six evening meetings are amongst the most popular fixtures staged anywhere in the country. The July Course features a sharper bend to get onto the straight on races over a mile, using the Cesarewitch course for the initial start. Both courses finish uphill: on the July Course a long downhill stretch is followed by an uphill final furlong, while the Rowley Mile runs down into the Dip before rising to the line.
Dining, Hospitality & Facilities
For a finer, premium experience there are plenty of hospitality options available. There are two restaurants – The Summer House Restaurant (located at the July Course) and the Champions Gallery (located at the Rowley Mile).
If you’re part of a bigger group or are looking to host friends and family then there is also the option of a private box to hire, each with its own balcony for race viewing. On the July Course you can also book The Rose Terrace Experience or one of the Trackside Pavilions. Packages and prices vary by fixture, so see the racecourse website for current options.
Tickets
There are various enclosures you can get tickets for at Newmarket, including:
- Garden Enclosure (cheapest option) is the family friendly area, where racegoers are able to bring picnics, tables, chairs and blankets to enjoy the racing in their own comfort. There are also play areas for the children and betting facilities available for adults.
- Grandstand & Paddock (mid-range option) gives racegoers an improved view of the racecourse, as well as access to certain restaurants and more food outlets. You also have access to the Pre-Parade Ring and the Winners Enclosure.
- Premier Enclosure (top-range option) allows racegoers to stand by the Winning Post and gives excellent views of the final straight. You also have access to the Pre-Parade Ring and the Winners Enclosure. There is a smart dress code for this enclosure.
The Effect of the Draw
The Rowley Mile course is very wide and the volume of racing here means that Newmarket move the rails on a regular basis to even wear on the track. No consistent bias can therefore be relied upon from meeting to meeting. When betting on races like the 2000 Guineas it is often helpful to assess the previous races on the day to give an indication of whether the position of the rails is having an effect on the draw. You need to watch the earlier races on the same day. The course is slightly inclined towards the finish so horses which go off too fast in the five or six furlong races struggle to make the distance.
Contact and Location
Newmarket Racecourses, The Links, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 0TG. United Kingdom.
Official Website: https://www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/newmarket/
Local Knowledge
Taxis
- Newtax (1.3 miles away)
Tel: +44 1638 561561 - Skyline247 (0.8 miles away)
Tel: +44 1638 515151 - BSE Travel Ltd (14.4 miles away)
Tel: +44 7359 393087
Places to Stay
- White Hart Hotel (1.7 miles away)
134 High Street, Newmarket CB8 8JP, UK
Tel: +44 1638 663051 - Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa (2.0 miles away)
11 Bury Road, Newmarket CB8 7BX, UK
Tel: +44 1638 663175 - Premier Inn (1.8 miles away)
Fred Archer Way, Newmarket CB8 8NY, UK
Tel: +44 333 321 9232
Places to Eat
- The Lime Indian Takeaway (1.3 miles away)
84 Valley Way, Newmarket CB8 0QL, UK
Tel: +44 1638 663341 - Khobkhun Thai Restaurant (1.6 miles away)
160 High Street, Newmarket CB8 9AQ, UK
Tel: +44 1638 660646 - The Pantry Newmarket (1.8 miles away)
Unit 17, The Guineas Shopping Centre, Newmarket CB8 8EQ, UK
Tel: +44 1638 661181