Result · Newcastle (AW) · Friday 9 January 2026
1:57 Newcastle (AW) result: Level Look wins the Best Odds Guaranteed At BetMGM Novice Stakes (GBB/GBBPlus Race)
Class 31m2f42y flatGoing Standard4 ranTime 2m 13.15sWinner's prize £6,480
Level Look won the 1:57 at Newcastle (AW) on Friday 9 January 2026, beating the 8/13 favourite Asia Force by 2¾ lengths. Ridden by Jason Watson for trainer Andrew Balding, the three-year-old was sent off at 5/1 and covered the 1m2f42y on standard ground in 2m 13.15s. New Bay Star was a further 2½ lengths back in third at 5/2.
1:57 Newcastle (AW) full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Level Look (GB) 3yo · 9-7 |
Jason Watson Andrew Balding | — | 5/1 | — |
| 2 |
Asia Force (IRE) 3yo · 9-7 |
Pierre-Louis Jamin K R Burke | 2¾ l | 8/13FAV | — |
| 3 |
New Bay Star (IRE) 3yo · 9-7 · p |
Oliver Stammers Charlie Johnston | 2½ l | 5/2 | 74 |
| 4 |
Choir Boy (IRE) 3yo · 9-7 · p |
Cam Hardie Antony Brittain | 16 l | 50/1 | — |
Newcastle (AW) 1:57 returns
Tote win£6Per £1 stake
Exacta£8.501st and 2nd in order
CSF£8.86Computer straight forecast
Trifecta£17.301st, 2nd and 3rd in order
1:57 Newcastle (AW) result: FAQs
Who won the 1:57 at Newcastle (AW) on Friday 9 January 2026?
Level Look, ridden by Jason Watson and trained by Andrew Balding, at a starting price of 5/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Asia Force, the 8/13 favourite, finished second, 2¾ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
2m 13.15s over 1m2f42y on standard ground.
