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Newcastle results — 5 September 2026
Newcastle’s Tapeta card produced a string of decisive front-running and strong-close performances yesterday. Rubellite kicked off the evening with a determined late push to take the fillies’ handicap, Reformation continued a promising novice season with an authoritative success in the 17:20, and St Helier dominated the 17:57 novice stakes. There were also notable rides from Harry Vigors (Lady Kodiac) and Sean Kirrane (Storm Esme), while Spartan Fighter provided the surprise of the night at 80/1, gamely dictating terms to claim the 19:30 division.
The surface read TAPETA: STANDARD for the entire meeting, and connections were quick to praise the bold front-running tactics that paid dividends in several races. A few non-runners and incidents affected the card: Sharona and Sunriseontheboyne were declared non-runners on self-certificates, and Alkumatic Dan was withdrawn after unseating his rider and being loose before the start.
Latest winners
| Race (time) | Going | Winner | Odds | Trainer / Jockey | Margin | Recap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle 16:10 – quinnbet.com Fillies’ Handicap | TAPETA: STANDARD | Rubellite | 4/1 | Stephen Hanlon / Conor Whiteley | — | Held up in rear, steady headway from 3f out, pushed along to lead over 1f out, ridden out inside final furlong. |
| Newcastle 17:20 – QuinnBet Extra Place Novice Stakes (GBB Race) | TAPETA: STANDARD | Reformation | 11/10 | Andrew Balding / Alistair Rawlinson | — | Prominent, led going best 2f out, pushed along inside final furlong, ridden out final 110yds. |
| Newcastle 17:57 – Christmas Parties At Newcastle Racecourse Novice Stakes (GBB Race) | TAPETA: STANDARD | St Helier | 9/2 | Kevin Ryan / Tom Eaves | — | Made all, going easily over 2f out, pushed along over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, unchallenged. |
| Newcastle 18:30 – Mini Golf At High Gosforth Park Fillies’ Handicap | TAPETA: STANDARD | Lady Kodiac | 15/8 | James Tate / Harry Vigors | — | Prominent, ridden to lead over 1f out, wandered when faced challenge inside final furlong, kept on, always doing enough. |
| Newcastle 19:00 – Download The Racecourse App Raceday Ready Handicap | TAPETA: STANDARD | Storm Esme | 9/1 | Tim Easterby / Sean Kirrane | — | Midfield, pushed along and headway over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final furlong, kept on well, won going away. |
| Newcastle 19:30 – Free Tips On attheraces.com Handicap (Div I) | TAPETA: STANDARD | Spartan Fighter | 80/1 | Antony Brittain / Cam Hardie | — | Made all, ridden and faced challenges from over 1f out, kept on gamely to hold on. |
| Newcastle 20:00 – Free Tips On attheraces.com Handicap (Div II) | TAPETA: STANDARD | Finn Ironside | 15/2 | Ivan Furtado / Elle-May Croot | — | Made all, increased tempo and clear over 2f out, ridden out inside final furlong, unchallenged. |
| Newcastle 20:30 – attheraces.com Handicap | TAPETA: STANDARD | Starliner | 6/4 | Linda Perratt / William Pyle | — | In touch with leaders on far side, smooth headway to lead over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, always doing enough. |
Incidents and non-runners
Alkumatic Dan was withdrawn after unseating his rider and being loose before the start (UR). Sharona (16:10) and Sunriseontheboyne (19:30) were declared non-runners on self-certificates.
Newcastle Tips and Today’s Races
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Newcastle Race Results
Newcastle stages around sixty race meetings during the year, making it one of the busiest racecourses in the country. It has an all-weather track for regular flat meetings and a turf track for top quality National Hunt racing.
The Northumberland Plate over two miles, known locally as the Pitmen’s Derby, takes centre stage in June. It is one of the most fiercely contested staying handicaps of the season. Other significant flat races at Newcastle include the Gosforth Park Cup, the Listed Burradon Stakes and the Group 3 Chipchase Stakes.
Over the jumps, the Fighting Fifth Hurdle takes place at the end of November and is the only Grade 1 event at the track. This has been won by many of the sports leading hurdlers including Night Nurse and Sea Pigeon. The Eider Chase in February is considered a Grand National trial and the last horse to go on to win at Aintree in the same season was Comply Or Die in 2008.
GG provide detailed Newcastle race results as quickly as possible. The winner, placed horses and SP returns are published as soon as the weigh in is confirmed. This is updated with the complete finishing order which can be accessed by clicking on each race title.
Racecourse Guide
Horse racing in the north east dates as far back as the early 17th Century. The inaugural Northumberland Plate took place at Town Moor in 1833 and was transferred to the current site at Gosforth Park in 1882. The flat turf track was replaced by a floodlit all-weather surface in 2016 as part of an £11 million redevelopment.
There all-weather track has a left-handed circuit of over a mile and a half and a straight mile. The round track has long sweeping turns so it is vital to get as close to rail as possible or risk forfeiting a lot of ground.
The National Hunt course at Newcastle is a left-handed, galloping track with a long uphill finish. Stamina is the key factor in the staying chasers like the four-mile Eider Chase, particularly when the going is soft. The fences are tough but fair and trainers regard is at a suitable introduction for a novice.
Dining, Hospitality & Facilities
Newcastle offers top quality hospitality packages for all kinds of events including conferences, weddings and exhibitions. They provide a range of fantastic restaurants and suites as well as a marquee village and live entertainment.
The race day restaurant is in the Grade II Brandling House whereas the Border Minstrel is the ideal pub for friends and families. The course boasts 21 private hospitality boxes, each offering panoramic views of the racecourse. The marquee option can be customised to suit your requirements with exclusive packages available on selected race days.
Newcastle Central Station is only fifteen minutes from the racecourse. There is a free bus shuttle service in operation from Regent Centre and Four Lane Ends Metro on all race days.
Tickets
You can book Newcastle race day packages and daily admission tickets online. The Grandstand Advance Ticket provides excellent views of the pre-parade ring and parade ring as well as the racing action. You will also have access to public bars and eateries. You can also book a 3 course meal at the Raceday Restaurant or choose from the splendid array of private hospitality packages which range from the Classic through to the Top Hat Package.
The Effect of the Draw
There is no significant draw bias on the straight course at Newcastle tip but a high draw can be a negative on the round course. Runners drawn wide in a large field concede a lot of ground to those racing on the inside.
Contact and Location
Newcastle Racecourse, High Gosforth Park, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE3 5HP. United Kingdom.
Official Website: https://www.newcastle-racecourse.co.uk/
Local Knowledge
Taxis
- Five Star (1.9 miles away)
Tel: +44 191 222 0555
Places to Stay
- Newcastle Marriott Hotel Gosforth Park (0.6 miles away)
High Gosforth Park, NewCastle upon Tyne NE3 5HN, UK
Tel: +44 191 236 4111 - Jesmond Dene House (2.2 miles away)
Jesmond Dene Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE2 2EY, UK
Tel: +44 191 212 3000