Result · Newcastle (AW) · Tuesday 24 February 2026
4:42 Newcastle (AW) result: Operation Gimcrack wins the Always Gamble Responsibly At BetMGM Handicap (Div 2)
Operation Gimcrack won the 4:42 at Newcastle (AW) on Tuesday 24 February 2026, beating Bomb Squad by ¾ length. Ridden by David Nolan for trainer Bryan Smart, the six-year-old was sent off at 6/1 and covered the 7f14y on standard ground in 1m 29.55s. Call Glory was a further ¼ length back in third at 6/1.
4:42 Newcastle (AW) full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Operation Gimcrack (IRE) 6yo · 9-6 |
David Nolan Bryan Smart | — | 6/1 | 57 |
| 2 |
Bomb Squad (IRE) 8yo · 9-8 · p |
P J McDonald John Mackie | ¾ l | 7/2 | 59 |
| 3 |
Call Glory (IRE) 5yo · 9-5 |
David Egan Ian Williams | ¼ l | 6/1 | 56 |
| 4 |
Jkr Cobbler (IRE) 7yo · 9-3 · h · claim 5lb |
Mohammed Tabti Iain Jardine | 1¼ l | 10/3FAV | 59 |
| 5 |
Good Karma (GB) 6yo · 9-7 |
Sean Kirrane John David Riches | ½ l | 11/1 | 58 |
| 6 |
Instant Bond (GB) 5yo · 9-3 · ht |
Jason Hart Michael Wigham | 1½ l | 7/1 | 54 |
| 7 |
Trais Fluors (GB) 12yo · 9-1 · claim 5lb |
Lauren Young Linda Perratt | ¼ l | 12/1 | 57 |
| 8 |
Mighty Power (IRE) 8yo · 8-13 · p |
Sean D Bowen Lisa Williamson | 5 l | 100/1 | 50 |
| 9 |
Habrdi (IRE) 5yo · 9-7 · p |
James Sullivan Ruth Carr | ¾ l | 11/2 | 58 |
| 10 |
Rocket Rod (IRE) 9yo · 9-9 |
Sam James Geoffrey Harker | 2 l | 50/1 | 60 |
Newcastle (AW) 4:42 returns
4:42 Newcastle (AW) result: FAQs
Who won the 4:42 at Newcastle (AW) on Tuesday 24 February 2026?
Operation Gimcrack, ridden by David Nolan and trained by Bryan Smart, at a starting price of 6/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Jkr Cobbler, the 10/3 favourite, finished fourth, 2¼ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
1m 29.55s over 7f14y on standard ground.




