[4] Newminster was purchased as a yearling by Anthony Nichol and put into training with John Scott.

Teddington was the 3/1 favourite for the race and Marlborough Buck was next in the betting at 7/2, with Newminster being a big outsider at the odds of 1000/15.

Jockey Sim Templeman settled Newminster in the middle of the pack, where he stayed for the majority of the race.

[9] His win in the St. Leger meant he had to carry a twelve-pound weight penalty in the Cambridgeshire Stakes.

[10] Newminster did not reappear as a four-year-old until Goodwood in late July, where he ran in a sweepstakes of £300 each over the distance of about three miles and five furlongs.

With three quarters of a mile left to run Newminster and Harpsichord began to close down the lead.

Newminster overtook him as they entered the final furlong and won by two lengths from Harpsichord, with Phlegethon in third place.

Pantomime won the race by a neck from The Nabob, with Newminster finishing outside the top eight.

[16] Newminster was put out of training and sold to Richard Lumley-Saville for 1,300 guineas to stand at stud.

[5] Despite winning only two races, Newminster was highly regarded, with people believing he was unable to show his true potential.

[5] Newminster retired to stud at Tickhill Castle near Doncaster, where he stood for two seasons at the fee of 10 guineas.