Result · Newcastle · Thursday 5 November 2026
2:40 Newcastle result: Looking Splendid wins the Get Raceday Ready Novices' Handicap Chase (Go North Forgive 'N Forget Series Qualifier) (GBB Race)
Class 42m4f chaseGoing Good5 ranTime 5m 13.10sWinner's prize £4,700
Looking Splendid won the 2:40 at Newcastle on Thursday 5 November 2026, beating Halpha Soleil by 5½ lengths. Ridden by Dylan Johnston for trainer Gary Rutherford, the eight-year-old was sent off at 9/2 and covered the 2m4f on good ground in 5m 13.10s. Rosie Baloo was a further 1½ lengths back in third at 3/1. Non-finishers: Nice One Eric (pulled up).
2:40 Newcastle full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Looking Splendid (GB) 8yo · 11-10 |
Dylan Johnston Gary Rutherford | — | 9/2 | 109 |
| 2 |
Halpha Soleil (FR) 9yo · 11-1 · p |
Brian Hughes Micky Hammond | 5½ l | 4/1 | 100 |
| 3 |
Rosie Baloo (GB) 6yo · 11-9 |
Jamie Hamilton Tim Easterby | 1½ l | 3/1 | 108 |
| 4 |
Humble Jumble (IRE) 6yo · 11-3 |
Patrick Wadge Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore | 43 l | 17/2 | 102 |
| PU |
Nice One Eric (GB) 5yo · 12-0 · Pulled up |
Callum Pritchard Ben Pauling | — | 15/8FAV | 113 |
Newcastle 2:40 returns
Tote win£5.50Per £1 stake
Tote place£2 £1.90Per £1 stake
Exacta£12.201st and 2nd in order
CSF£20.99Computer straight forecast
Trifecta£42.901st, 2nd and 3rd in order
2:40 Newcastle result: FAQs
Who won the 2:40 at Newcastle on Thursday 5 November 2026?
Looking Splendid, ridden by Dylan Johnston and trained by Gary Rutherford, at a starting price of 9/2.
Did the favourite win?
No. Nice One Eric, the 15/8 favourite, pulled up.
What was the winning time?
5m 13.10s over 2m4f on good ground.
