Result · Newcastle (AW) · Friday 9 January 2026
2:57 Newcastle (AW) result: Alba Gu Brath wins the Always Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Restricted Novice Stakes (GBB Race)
Class 41m5y flatGoing Standard5 ranTime 1m 44.45sWinner's prize £5,400
Favourite Alba Gu Brath won the 2:57 at Newcastle (AW) on Friday 9 January 2026, beating Five Cay by 2¾ lengths. Ridden by Andrew Mullen for trainer Charlie Johnston, the three-year-old was sent off at 4/9 and covered the 1m5y on standard ground in 1m 44.45s. Viking Glory was a further ½ length back in third at 9/4.
2:57 Newcastle (AW) full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Alba Gu Brath (GB) 3yo · 9-7 |
Andrew Mullen Charlie Johnston | — | 4/9FAV | — |
| 2 |
Five Cay (GB) 3yo · 9-2 · claim 5lb |
Taryn Langley Jack Morland | 2¾ l | 14/1 | 68 |
| 3 |
Viking Glory (IRE) 3yo · 9-7 · t |
Oisin McSweeney Adrian Paul Keatley | ½ l | 9/4 | 71 |
| 4 |
Red House (GB) 3yo · 9-3 |
Cam Hardie Ann Duffield | 5 l | 100/1 | — |
| 5 |
Freezing Havana (GB) 3yo · 8-13 |
Duran Fentiman Adrian Nicholls | ½ l | 125/1 | — |
Newcastle (AW) 2:57 returns
Tote win£1.45Per £1 stake
Tote place£1.10 £5.60Per £1 stake
Exacta£6.301st and 2nd in order
CSF£8.10Computer straight forecast
Trifecta£7.601st, 2nd and 3rd in order
2:57 Newcastle (AW) result: FAQs
Who won the 2:57 at Newcastle (AW) on Friday 9 January 2026?
Alba Gu Brath, ridden by Andrew Mullen and trained by Charlie Johnston, at a starting price of 4/9.
Did the favourite win?
Yes. Alba Gu Brath won as the 4/9 favourite.
What was the winning time?
1m 44.45s over 1m5y on standard ground.
