Result · Newcastle (AW) · Friday 16 January 2026
2:15 Newcastle (AW) result: Duke Of Oxford wins the Midnite AWC Marathon Trial Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
Duke Of Oxford won the 2:15 at Newcastle (AW) on Friday 16 January 2026, beating Ribble Vibe by 3 lengths. Ridden by Hector Crouch for trainer Michael Bell, the six-year-old was sent off at 5/1 and covered the 2m56y on standard ground in 3m 30.92s. Brasil Power was a further 3½ lengths back in third at 8/1.
2:15 Newcastle (AW) full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Duke Of Oxford (GB) 6yo · 9-9 · t |
Hector Crouch Michael Bell | — | 5/1 | 96 |
| 2 |
Ribble Vibe (IRE) 5yo · 8-13 |
Jason Watson David O'Meara | 3 l | 5/1 | 86 |
| 3 |
Brasil Power (FR) 7yo · 9-6 · t |
Billy Loughnane George Boughey | 3½ l | 8/1 | 93 |
| 4 |
Weddell Sea (IRE) 8yo · 8-2 · tp |
Andrew Mullen Mike Sowersby | 1 l | 16/1 | 74 |
| 5 |
Humble Spark (IRE) 6yo · 8-4 · claim 3lb |
Amie Waugh Jim Goldie | ¼ l | 40/1 | 80 |
| 6 |
Blazeon Five (GB) 8yo · 9-5 |
Jack Mitchell Alan King | 1½ l | 12/1 | 92 |
| 7 |
Wise Eagle (IRE) 9yo · 9-12 · t |
Billy Garritty Adam Nicol | ¼ l | 33/1 | 99 |
| 8 |
New York Minute (IRE) 4yo · 8-9 · v |
Hollie Doyle Joey Ramsden | 2¼ l | 7/1 | 86 |
| 9 |
Tryfan (GB) 5yo · 8-13 |
P J McDonald Harry Charlton | 5 l | 7/1 | 86 |
| 10 |
Berkshire Sundance (IRE) 6yo · 9-1 |
Oisin Murphy Andrew Balding | 16 l | 4/1FAV | 88 |
| 11 |
Sheradann (FR) 6yo · 9-5 · t |
Tom Marquand Ian Williams | 24 l | 7/1 | 92 |
Newcastle (AW) 2:15 returns
2:15 Newcastle (AW) result: FAQs
Who won the 2:15 at Newcastle (AW) on Friday 16 January 2026?
Duke Of Oxford, ridden by Hector Crouch and trained by Michael Bell, at a starting price of 5/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Berkshire Sundance, the 4/1 favourite, finished 10th, 32¾ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
3m 30.92s over 2m56y on standard ground.




