Result · Newcastle (AW) · Thursday 27 November 2025
4:40 Newcastle (AW) result: Director's Cut wins the Best Odds Guaranteed At BetMGM EBF Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
Director's Cut won the 4:40 at Newcastle (AW) on Thursday 27 November 2025, beating the 7/4 favourite Eddaari by ¼ length. Ridden by Luke Catton for trainer John & Thady Gosden, the two-year-old was sent off at 7/1 and covered the 1m5y on standard ground in 1m 41.35s. Sheikhnshah was a further 1½ lengths back in third at 22/1. Shoof Baeed (vet's certificate, lame) were non-runners.
4:40 Newcastle (AW) full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Director's Cut (IRE) 2yo · 9-4 · claim 3lb |
Luke Catton John & Thady Gosden | — | 7/1 | — |
| 2 |
Eddaari (GB) 2yo · 9-2 · claim 5lb |
Jack Callan Simon & Ed Crisford | ¼ l | 7/4FAV | — |
| 3 |
Sheikhnshah (FR) 2yo · 9-7 |
Rowan Scott Julie Camacho | 1½ l | 22/1 | — |
| 4 |
According To Mark (IRE) 2yo · 9-7 |
Kevin Stott Edward Bethell | 3 l | 16/1 | — |
| 5 |
Turtle Reef (GB) 2yo · 9-7 |
Colin Keane Hugo Palmer | l | 12/1 | — |
| 6 |
Del Corso (GB) 2yo · 9-7 |
Paul Mulrennan Ed Walker | 2¾ l | 15/2 | — |
| 7 |
Mythical Bay (IRE) 2yo · 9-7 |
Callum Hutchinson Andrew Balding | 3¾ l | 2/1 | — |
| 8 |
Sottsfield (IRE) 2yo · 9-7 |
Dale Swift Seb Spencer | ¼ l | 80/1 | — |
| 9 |
Joyful Lawyer (USA) 2yo · 9-7 |
Pierre-Louis Jamin K R Burke | 4¼ l | 12/1 | — |
| 10 |
Palazzo Ducale (IRE) 2yo · 9-7 |
Tom Eaves Tony Carroll | ½ l | 125/1 | — |
| 11 |
Royal Sizzler (GB) 2yo · 9-2 · h |
Sean Kirrane Michael Dods | ¼ l | 80/1 | — |
| 12 |
Ideal Quest (GB) 2yo · 9-7 |
Shane Gray John Davies | 8½ l | 300/1 | — |
Non-runners: Shoof Baeed (vet's certificate, lame)
Newcastle (AW) 4:40 returns
4:40 Newcastle (AW) result: FAQs
Who won the 4:40 at Newcastle (AW) on Thursday 27 November 2025?
Director's Cut, ridden by Luke Catton and trained by John & Thady Gosden, at a starting price of 7/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Eddaari, the 7/4 favourite, finished second, ¼ length behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
1m 41.35s over 1m5y on standard ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Shoof Baeed (vet's certificate, lame). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
