Result · Newcastle · Saturday 21 February 2026
2:43 Newcastle result: Anglers Crag wins the Virgin Bet Daily Extra Places Eider Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Anglers Crag won the 2:43 at Newcastle on Saturday 21 February 2026, beating Only The Bold by 5 lengths. Ridden by Danny McMenamin for trainer Nicky Richards, the eleven-year-old was sent off at 4/1J and covered the 4m1f56y on good to soft ground in 8m 54.22s. Red Delta was a further 5½ lengths back in third at 15/2. Non-finishers: Dom Of Mary (pulled up), Mr Vango (pulled up), Whistle Stop Tour (pulled up).
2:43 Newcastle full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Anglers Crag (GB) 11yo · 10-4 · t |
Danny McMenamin Nicky Richards | — | 4/1J | 130 |
| 2 |
Only The Bold (IRE) 11yo · 10-3 · tp |
Jonathan Burke Jamie Snowden | 5 l | 18/1 | 129 |
| 3 |
Red Delta (GB) 7yo · 9-11 · p · claim 5lb |
Charlie Maggs Fiona Needham | 5½ l | 15/2 | 125 |
| 4 |
Val Dancer (IRE) 9yo · 10-3 · p |
Charlie Hammond Mel Rowley | 1½ l | 15/2 | 129 |
| 5 |
Fortunate Man (IRE) 7yo · 10-2 · tp |
Richie McLernon Jonjo & A J O'Neill | 11 l | 4/1J | 128 |
| 6 |
Livin On Luco (IRE) 8yo · 9-13 · b · claim 3lb |
Callum Pritchard Philip Hobbs & Johnson White | 28 l | 5/1 | 128 |
| 7 |
Knockanore (IRE) 9yo · 9-13 · p · claim 3lb |
Freddie Mitchell Ryan Potter | 10 l | 22/1 | 118 |
| PU |
Dom Of Mary (FR) 10yo · 10-2 · p · Pulled up |
James Davies James Owen | — | 13/2 | 128 |
| PU |
Mr Vango (IRE) 10yo · 12-0 · tp · Pulled up |
David Bass Mrs Sara V Bradstock | — | 17/2 | 154 |
| PU |
Whistle Stop Tour (IRE) 8yo · 10-2 · tp · Pulled up |
Patrick Wadge Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore | — | 25/1 | 125 |
Newcastle 2:43 returns
2:43 Newcastle result: FAQs
Who won the 2:43 at Newcastle on Saturday 21 February 2026?
Anglers Crag, ridden by Danny McMenamin and trained by Nicky Richards, at a starting price of 4/1J.
What was the winning time?
8m 54.22s over 4m1f56y on good to soft ground.




