Free Horse Racing Tips & Best Bets for Devonport 17/5/26

Nick Noonan heads to Devonport with a full book of selections on the synthetic surface, while TheGreatTipOff provides race analysis and betting insights around how the meeting is expected to play out.

Devonport’s synthetic track generally rewards runners capable of maintaining momentum throughout the race, with tactical positioning often proving critical over the shorter trips.

With the rail in the True position and a number of evenly-matched races on the card, expect tempo and race shape to heavily influence results, particularly through the middle stages of the meeting.

 

Track Type: Synthetic
Condition: Synthetic
Rail Position: True

 

Devonport Horse Racing Tips from Nick Noonan 17/5/26

 

Jockey Insight

• Shogo Nakano has produced elite profitability figures with a standout +117 ROI at Devonport

• Kelvin Sanderson continues to generate strong returns with a healthy +73 ROI alongside a 19.4% strike rate

• Christopher Pang has quietly maintained positive profitability with a +11 ROI on the synthetic circuit

• Anthony Darmanin remains one of the most reliable riders at the venue with a strong 20% strike rate

• Craig Newitt continues to perform strongly when riding at Devonport despite limited opportunities

 

Race-by-Race Analysis

Race 1 — 11:50 am

Tip: Buzzoffski ($1.80) — Nick Noonan

Short-priced runner expected to start the meeting strongly.

GTO Race Analysis:
Early races on the Devonport synthetic often reward runners able to settle prominently without covering additional ground.

How the Race Plays:
Likely controlled by tactical speed rather than outright stamina.

GTO Betting Angle:
Strong Win bet

 

Race 2 — 12:25 pm

Tip: Party Day ($1.90) — Nick Noonan

Another leading market elect with conditions expected to suit.

GTO Race Analysis:
Tempo map suggests this race could favour runners holding a forward position throughout.

How the Race Plays:
Could become difficult for backmarkers if leaders control the middle stages.

GTO Betting Angle:
Win / Multi anchor

 

Race 3 — 1:05 pm

Tip: Light Work ($2.60) — Nick Noonan

Competitive race with multiple realistic winning hopes.

GTO Race Analysis:
The expected tempo should allow runners settling midfield every opportunity late.

How the Race Plays:
May favour horses able to sustain momentum around the home bend.

GTO Betting Angle:
Win

 

?? GTO Insight

Nick Noonan’s Devonport selections heavily favour runners expected to race prominently or maintain uninterrupted momentum, a key factor on synthetic tracks where stopping and starting can quickly end winning chances.

 

Race 4 — 1:45 pm

Tip: Adachi ($3.70) — Nick Noonan

Interesting middle-market selection in a balanced race.

GTO Race Analysis:
A moderate speed map could create advantages for runners capable of controlling the race early.

How the Race Plays:
Likely develops into a tactical affair over the final 400m.

GTO Betting Angle:
Win / Saver

 

Race 5 — 2:25 pm

Tip: Star Territory ($5.50) — Nick Noonan

One of the stronger value runners on the program.

GTO Race Analysis:
This race has enough speed engaged to ensure a genuinely run contest.

How the Race Plays:
Could suit runners settling just behind the leaders before producing late.

GTO Betting Angle:
Each-way value

 

Race 6 — 3:05 pm

Tip: Blameitontheboogie ($1.65) — Nick Noonan

Clearly one of the strongest confidence selections on the card.

GTO Race Analysis:
Looks ideally suited by the expected race shape and synthetic conditions.

How the Race Plays:
Should get every opportunity if settling cleanly in the first half of the race.

GTO Betting Angle:
Best Bet / Multi anchor

 

Race 7 — 3:45 pm

Tip: The Real Man ($3.50) — Nick Noonan

Strong late-card selection in an open affair.

GTO Race Analysis:
Tempo appears balanced which should create opportunities for several runners depending on positioning.

How the Race Plays:
Expected to become a genuine contest late with multiple runners finishing strongly.

GTO Betting Angle:
Win

 

Race 8 — 4:28 pm

Tip: Simply Deep ($3.20) — Nick Noonan

Competitive final-race selection to close the Devonport meeting.

GTO Race Analysis:
The final race should provide a fair contest if the synthetic surface continues to play evenly throughout the afternoon.

How the Race Plays:
Momentum runners are likely to hold an edge turning for home.

GTO Betting Angle:
Win

 

The Plays

BEST BET:
Blameitontheboogie – Race 6

NEXT BEST:
Party Day – Race 2

BEST VALUE:
Star Territory – Race 5

MULTI ANCHOR:
Blameitontheboogie

 

Betting Strategy

This Devonport meeting shapes as one where maintaining momentum and securing economical runs will be critical, particularly on the synthetic surface where interruptions in running can prove costly.

Building around the stronger short-priced runners while selectively targeting value races in the middle of the program looks the safest overall betting strategy.

 

FAQ

What time does Devonport racing start?
The first race is scheduled for 11:50 am (AEST).

 

What are the best bets today?
Blameitontheboogie in Race 6 and Party Day in Race 2 rate among the strongest selections.

 

Which jockeys stand out?
Shogo Nakano, Kelvin Sanderson and Anthony Darmanin all profile strongly based on recent strike-rate and ROI figures.

 

What is the track condition?
The Devonport track is currently rated Synthetic with the rail in the True position.

 

Selections provided by Nick Noonan.
Analysis and betting insights by TheGreatTipOff.com.

 

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