Result · Newcastle (AW) · Saturday 14 February 2026
6:55 Newcastle (AW) result: Mereside Diva wins the Read Meg Nicholls' Blog At betmgm.co.uk Fillies' Handicap
Mereside Diva won the 6:55 at Newcastle (AW) on Saturday 14 February 2026, beating Penny Mountain by 1¼ lengths. Ridden by William Pyle for trainer David & Nicola Barron, the six-year-old was sent off at 2/1 and covered the 7f on standard to slow ground in 1m 29.53s. Brazilian Rose was a further 2½ lengths back in third at 11/8.
6:55 Newcastle (AW) full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mereside Diva (IRE) 6yo · 9-6 · b · claim 3lb |
William Pyle David & Nicola Barron | — | 2/1 | 75 |
| 2 |
Penny Mountain (IRE) 5yo · 8-1 · claim 3lb |
Amie Waugh Gary Rutherford | 1¼ l | 15/2 | 53 |
| 3 |
Brazilian Rose (IRE) 5yo · 9-13 · h |
Kaiya Fraser Rebecca Menzies | 2½ l | 11/8FAV | 79 |
| 4 |
Party Bear (IRE) 4yo · 9-2 · p · claim 5lb |
Jack Nicholls K R Burke | 23 l | 3/1 | 73 |
Newcastle (AW) 6:55 returns
6:55 Newcastle (AW) result: FAQs
Who won the 6:55 at Newcastle (AW) on Saturday 14 February 2026?
Mereside Diva, ridden by William Pyle and trained by David & Nicola Barron, at a starting price of 2/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Brazilian Rose, the 11/8 favourite, finished third, 3¾ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
1m 29.53s over 7f on standard to slow ground.




