Result · Newcastle (AW) · Friday 16 January 2026
2:50 Newcastle (AW) result: King's Code wins the Midnite AWC Middle Distance Trial Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
King's Code won the 2:50 at Newcastle (AW) on Friday 16 January 2026, beating Parlando by 2½ lengths. Ridden by Pat Cosgrave for trainer David Evans, the six-year-old was sent off at 18/1 and covered the 1m2f42y on standard ground in 2m 11.24s. Beylerbeyi was a further 1 length back in third at 22/1. Midnight Lion (lame) was a non-runner.
2:50 Newcastle (AW) full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
King's Code (GB) 6yo · 9-6 · b |
Pat Cosgrave David Evans | — | 18/1 | 97 |
| 2 |
Parlando (GB) 7yo · 8-7 · claim 5lb |
Ryan Kavanagh Ian Williams | 2½ l | 9/2 | 89 |
| 3 |
Beylerbeyi (GB) 6yo · 9-8 · ht |
Billy Loughnane Ian Williams | 1 l | 22/1 | 99 |
| 4 |
Time Loop (IRE) 5yo · 8-10 |
Tom Marquand William Haggas | ¼ l | 13/2 | 87 |
| 5 |
Teumessias Fox (IRE) 7yo · 9-2 · claim 7lb |
Alfie Redman Andrew Balding | ¼ l | 11/1 | 100 |
| 6 |
Regal Ulixes (GB) 4yo · 9-2 |
Oisin Murphy Andrew Balding | 1 l | 6/4FAV | 94 |
| 7 |
Military Academy (GB) 5yo · 9-12 · v |
Hollie Doyle Jane Chapple-Hyam | ¼ l | 6/1 | 103 |
| 8 |
Dark Moon Rising (IRE) 7yo · 8-10 · p |
Oisin McSweeney Kevin Ryan | ¾ l | 18/1 | 87 |
| 9 |
Cristo (GB) 4yo · 8-11 |
Sean Levey Richard Hannon | 1 l | 12/1 | 89 |
| 10 |
Zryan (FR) 5yo · 8-9 |
Mark Winn David O'Meara | ¼ l | 28/1 | 86 |
| 11 |
Storm Catcher (IRE) 8yo · 9-1 · p |
Jack Mitchell Simon Pearce | ½ l | 33/1 | 92 |
| 12 |
Flame Of Forest (IRE) 4yo · 8-4 |
Nicola Currie K R Burke | 1¼ l | 20/1 | 82 |
| 13 |
Night Breeze (IRE) 6yo · 8-13 |
Kaiya Fraser Ian Williams | ½ l | 40/1 | 90 |
Non-runner: Midnight Lion (lame)
Newcastle (AW) 2:50 returns
2:50 Newcastle (AW) result: FAQs
Who won the 2:50 at Newcastle (AW) on Friday 16 January 2026?
King's Code, ridden by Pat Cosgrave and trained by David Evans, at a starting price of 18/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Regal Ulixes, the 6/4 favourite, finished sixth, 5 lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
2m 11.24s over 1m2f42y on standard ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Midnight Lion (lame). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
