Result · Newcastle · Thursday 15 January 2026
12:15 Newcastle result: Is This For Real wins the Virgin Bet Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race) (Div 2)
Is This For Real won the 12:15 at Newcastle on Thursday 15 January 2026, beating the 13/8 favourite Madame La Papillon by 2½ lengths. Ridden by Liam Harrison for trainer Fergal O'Brien, the six-year-old was sent off at 7/2 and covered the 2m190y on good to soft ground in 4m 7.33s. Karma De Cotte was a further 23 lengths back in third at 200/1. Non-finishers: Walk On Son (pulled up), Blazing Echo (pulled up). Lyric (self certificate, off feed) were non-runners.
12:15 Newcastle full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Is This For Real (IRE) 6yo · 11-8 · t |
Liam Harrison Fergal O'Brien | — | 7/2 | 113 |
| 2 |
Madame La Papillon (GB) 6yo · 10-12 · claim 3lb |
Alice Stevens Claire Dyson | 2½ l | 13/8FAV | — |
| 3 |
Karma De Cotte (FR) 6yo · 11-8 |
Jamie Hamilton Jackie Stephen | 23 l | 200/1 | — |
| 4 |
Alba Crus (IRE) 5yo · 11-8 |
James Bowen Warren Greatrex | 5½ l | 4/1 | — |
| 5 |
Noble George (IRE) 6yo · 11-8 |
Sean Quinlan Jennie Candlish | 1 l | 20/1 | — |
| 6 |
Siege Of Acres (FR) 5yo · 11-8 · h |
Theo Gillard Donald McCain | 3½ l | 80/1 | — |
| 7 |
Nevershedatear (IRE) 5yo · 11-1 |
Craig Nichol Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero | 26 l | 40/1 | — |
| 8 |
Rupert The Prince (IRE) 4yo · 10-9 · p |
Ross Chapman Rebecca Menzies | 3½ l | 13/2 | — |
| 9 |
Freddie Steady Go (GB) 5yo · 11-5 · t · claim 3lb |
Conor Rabbitt Susan Corbett | 43 l | 6/1 | — |
| PU |
Walk On Son (IRE) 6yo · 11-8 · Pulled up |
Derek Fox Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore | — | 33/1 | 105 |
| PU |
Blazing Echo (IRE) 5yo · 11-8 · Pulled up |
Bruce Lynn Eloise Quayle | — | 400/1 | — |
Non-runners: Lyric (self certificate, off feed)
Newcastle 12:15 returns
12:15 Newcastle result: FAQs
Who won the 12:15 at Newcastle on Thursday 15 January 2026?
Is This For Real, ridden by Liam Harrison and trained by Fergal O'Brien, at a starting price of 7/2.
Did the favourite win?
No. Madame La Papillon, the 13/8 favourite, finished second, 2½ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
4m 7.33s over 2m190y on good to soft ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Lyric (self certificate, off feed). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
