Keel Strand's Newton Abbot Tipping Guide 14:33 - Betting Predictions and Tips

Keel Strand is heading to the 2m 5f 122y Novices' Handicap Hurdle at Newton Abbot today, ready to gallop on a track described as 'Good-good to firm in places' at 14:33. This 5-year-old, trained by the well-acclaimed P F Nicholls and ridden by Jay Tidball, is priced at an encouraging short odds of 2. Watching his recent performance might just give you the confidence to back him today; he's shown solid form with two wins from two races over the last 30 days and those came right at this course, showcasing his comfort on this turf. Looking at the bigger picture, Keel Strand's impressive form spreads out over the longer term too, maintaining a strike rate of 0.67 over the last 180 days and a peaking 1.00 strike rate at Newton Abbot during the same period. The combination of Nicholls and Tidball has been fruitful, especially in the last two months where they've scored a 67% success rate in their collaborative efforts. This, paired with Nicholls’ broader 60% winning rate in the last 30 days, suggests that they're a team that knows how to get results. Stinginhisstep, ridden by Sean Houlihan and trained by Mrs S Gardner, stands at live odds of 4, representing a solid value bet. With no race participations in the last 30 days, it’s a bit of a stab in the dark, but past stats indicate a decent performance at Newton Abbot. On the other hand, Impecunious, another runner with live odds of 4, has been active but without notable wins, which might raise questions about his immediate prospects. It's worth slotting a bet on Keel Strand for today's race as the stats and conditions appear aligned for a top performance. Just a nudge though, always bet responsibly and remember, while the odds might look tempting, the racecourse always has the final say! Best of luck, and may your bets be as firm as the going!
Article prices indicative and correct at 3:16 am on 4th July 2025

P	Horse	H	T	J	J/T	RL
1^st	1. Keel Strand	38⁸	39⁵	25²	37⁸	255⁶
3^rd	3. Stinginhisstep	34⁴	27¹	18⁰	33⁴	222³
2^nd	2. Impecunious	33⁸	28⁴	15⁹	30¹	207⁰
PU	4. Oval Street	31⁷	23⁴	18⁶	33⁵	196⁵

Newton Abbot 14:33

Race 2 Weatherbys Racing Bank Novices' Handicap Hurdle (2m 5f 122y)

4th Jul 25