Result · Newcastle · Thursday 15 January 2026
3:10 Newcastle result: Always A Reason wins the Get Raceday Ready Handicap Chase
Always A Reason won the 3:10 at Newcastle on Thursday 15 January 2026, beating Empty Nest by 2½ lengths. Ridden by Ross Chapman for trainer Rebecca Menzies, the seven-year-old was sent off at 9/1 and covered the 2m4f19y on good to soft ground in 5m 21.50s. Too Cool Forshrule was a further 3½ lengths back in third at 4/1. Non-finishers: Goodoldbill (pulled up), Gandhi Maker (pulled up), Stylish Recruit (pulled up), Tommy Combats (unseated rider). King Horse (self certificate, stone bruise) were non-runners.
3:10 Newcastle full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Always A Reason (IRE) 7yo · 11-11 · p |
Ross Chapman Rebecca Menzies | — | 9/1 | 96 |
| 2 |
Empty Nest (IRE) 8yo · 11-9 · t |
Jamie Hamilton Mark Walford | 2½ l | 6/1 | 94 |
| 3 |
Too Cool Forshrule (IRE) 7yo · 11-5 · claim 7lb |
Joshua Thompson Jackie Stephen | 3½ l | 4/1 | 97 |
| 4 |
The Jad Factor (IRE) 10yo · 11-11 · tv |
Patrick Wadge Sandy Thomson | 1¾ l | 13/2 | 96 |
| 5 |
Emotional Roller (IRE) 8yo · 11-2 · b |
Peter Kavanagh Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith | 6 l | 11/2 | 87 |
| PU |
Goodoldbill (GB) 10yo · 9-11 · p · claim 5lb · Pulled up |
Charlie Maggs Jane Walton | — | 50/1 | 69 |
| PU |
Gandhi Maker (FR) 10yo · 11-11 · t · Pulled up |
Sean Quinlan Noel Wilson | — | 50/1 | 96 |
| PU |
Stylish Recruit (IRE) 8yo · 11-9 · tp · Pulled up |
Brian Hughes Sandy Thomson | — | 10/1 | 94 |
| UR |
Tommy Combats (IRE) 7yo · 12-0 · Unseated rider |
Callum Bewley Martin Todhunter | — | 9/4FAV | 99 |
Non-runners: King Horse (self certificate, stone bruise)
Newcastle 3:10 returns
3:10 Newcastle result: FAQs
Who won the 3:10 at Newcastle on Thursday 15 January 2026?
Always A Reason, ridden by Ross Chapman and trained by Rebecca Menzies, at a starting price of 9/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Tommy Combats, the 9/4 favourite, unseated rider.
What was the winning time?
5m 21.50s over 2m4f19y on good to soft ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: King Horse (self certificate, stone bruise). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
