Result · Newcastle (AW) · Thursday 5 March 2026
5:30 Newcastle (AW) result: Tactical Blitz wins the Bet 10 Get 40 With BetMGM Handicap
Tactical Blitz won the 5:30 at Newcastle (AW) on Thursday 5 March 2026, beating the 2/1 favourite Arishka's Dream by ¼ length. Ridden by Hollie Doyle for trainer Archie Watson, the three-year-old was sent off at 11/4 and covered the 6f on standard ground in 1m 12.54s. Marra Donna was a further 2¼ lengths back in third at 7/2.
5:30 Newcastle (AW) full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tactical Blitz (GB) 3yo · 9-8 |
Hollie Doyle Archie Watson | — | 11/4 | 69 |
| 2 |
Arishka's Dream (GB) 3yo · 9-9 |
Jason Watson Daniel & Claire Kubler | ¼ l | 2/1FAV | 70 |
| 3 |
Marra Donna (IRE) 3yo · 8-12 · claim 5lb |
Mason Paetel Ollie Sangster | 2¼ l | 7/2 | 64 |
| 4 |
Espona Bay (IRE) 3yo · 9-6 |
Kieran O'Neill Scott Dixon | 2½ l | 12/1 | 67 |
| 5 |
Mighty Vega (IRE) 3yo · 9-8 · tp |
Kevin Stott Scott Dixon | 1½ l | 18/1 | 69 |
| 6 |
Fille Unique (IRE) 3yo · 9-6 |
Paul Mulrennan Bryan Smart | 2 l | 20/1 | 67 |
| 7 |
Pivotal Terms (GB) 3yo · 9-1 |
Andrew Mullen Iain Jardine | ¾ l | 33/1 | 62 |
| 8 |
Moretons (GB) 3yo · 9-1 · claim 3lb |
Amie Waugh Simon Waugh | 1 l | 50/1 | 65 |
| 9 |
Elizabetty (IRE) 3yo · 9-8 · h |
Ben Robinson Brian Ellison | ¾ l | 6/1 | 69 |
| 10 |
Sparkling Pink (GB) 3yo · 8-12 · claim 5lb |
Jack Nicholls Adrian Nicholls | 1 l | 100/1 | 64 |
| 11 |
Lina Codina (GB) 3yo · 8-5 · b |
Cam Hardie Patrick Neville | 7 l | 50/1 | 52 |
Newcastle (AW) 5:30 returns
5:30 Newcastle (AW) result: FAQs
Who won the 5:30 at Newcastle (AW) on Thursday 5 March 2026?
Tactical Blitz, ridden by Hollie Doyle and trained by Archie Watson, at a starting price of 11/4.
Did the favourite win?
No. Arishka's Dream, the 2/1 favourite, finished second, ¼ length behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
1m 12.54s over 6f on standard ground.




