Result · Newcastle (AW) · Monday 29 December 2025
5:45 Newcastle (AW) result: Second Fiddle wins the Win 250,000 With BetMGM's Golden Goals Handicap
Second Fiddle won the 5:45 at Newcastle (AW) on Monday 29 December 2025, beating Maui Breeze by 2 lengths. Ridden by Mohammed Tabti for trainer Iain Jardine, the six-year-old was sent off at 11/2 and covered the 1m5y on standard ground in 1m 42.37s. Francesi was a further ¼ length back in third at 3/1. Luminous Warrior (vet's certificate, temperature) were non-runners.
5:45 Newcastle (AW) full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Second Fiddle (IRE) 6yo · 9-1 · t · claim 5lb |
Mohammed Tabti Iain Jardine | — | 11/2 | 64 |
| 2 |
Maui Breeze (GB) 3yo · 9-6 · claim 3lb |
Paula Muir Wilf Storey | 2 l | 80/1 | 68 |
| 3 |
Francesi (IRE) 6yo · 8-11 · claim 7lb |
Myla Coppins Tony Carroll | ¼ l | 3/1FAV | 62 |
| 4 |
Powerful Response (IRE) 5yo · 9-4 · p |
Sean Kirrane Geoffrey Harker | ½ l | 5/1 | 62 |
| 5 |
Alpine Sierra (IRE) 7yo · 8-11 |
Billy Loughnane Jim Goldie | 1¼ l | 5/1 | 55 |
| 6 |
The Cookstown Cafu (GB) 6yo · 9-4 |
Oisin McSweeney Fionn McSharry | ¼ l | 18/1 | 62 |
| 7 |
Starliner (IRE) 4yo · 9-12 |
Paul Mulrennan Linda Perratt | ¼ l | 6/1 | 70 |
| 8 |
Rainwater (GB) 4yo · 8-12 · claim 5lb |
Warren Fentiman Richard Fahey | 2½ l | 12/1 | 61 |
| 9 |
Samra Star (IRE) 4yo · 9-8 |
Kaiya Fraser Linda Perratt | 2 l | 28/1 | 66 |
| 10 |
Jesmond Dawn (IRE) 4yo · 9-9 |
Oliver Stammers Grant Tuer | 3¼ l | 20/1 | 67 |
| 11 |
Merapi (GB) 3yo · 9-4 |
Kieran Shoemark Ed Walker | ¼ l | 16/1 | 63 |
| 12 |
Renewable Dream (GB) 3yo · 9-3 · claim 5lb |
Gianluca Sanna Seb Spencer | 1½ l | 11/1 | 67 |
Non-runners: Luminous Warrior (vet's certificate, temperature)
Newcastle (AW) 5:45 returns
5:45 Newcastle (AW) result: FAQs
Who won the 5:45 at Newcastle (AW) on Monday 29 December 2025?
Second Fiddle, ridden by Mohammed Tabti and trained by Iain Jardine, at a starting price of 11/2.
Did the favourite win?
No. Francesi, the 3/1 favourite, finished third, 2¼ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
1m 42.37s over 1m5y on standard ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Luminous Warrior (vet's certificate, temperature). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
