Under the evening lights at Newcastle Racecourse, a nine-race rider-restricted programme unfolded on Wednesday, 19 February 2026, offering a testing mix of handicaps and classified events across varying trips. From stamina-laden staying contests to sharp six-furlong sprints, the card rewarded tactical rides and horses capable of adapting to the Tapeta surface.
The action began at 3:57pm with Race 1, The Join The Midnite Movement Handicap Stakes (Class 3) over 2m 57y. Team Player produced a resolute performance to land the opener, with Greg Fairley judging the pace well in a contest that demanded both stamina and patience.
Race 2 followed at 4:30pm with The Read Meg Nicholls’ Blog Handicap Stakes (Class 5) over 7f 14y. Al Najashi, partnered by Stevie Donohoe, finished strongly to secure victory, showing a decisive turn of foot in the closing stages.
At 5:00pm, Race 3, The Supports Safer Racing Novice Stakes (Class 4) over 7f 14y, saw Factual (IRE) justify confidence with a composed display. Callum Hutchinson kept the gelding well positioned before asserting late to take the honours.
The staying mile contest came in Race 4 at 5:30pm, The Midnite Handicap Stakes (Class 6) over 1m 5y. Showmedemoney (IRE) travelled smoothly throughout and quickened decisively under Mohammed Tabti, rewarding a confident ride.
Sprint action returned at 6:00pm with Race 5, The Handicap Stakes (Class 6) over 7f 14y. Lord Capulet (IRE), guided by Oisin McSweeney, proved strongest late, edging clear in the final furlong.
The three-division classified series began at 6:30pm with Race 6, The Classified Stakes (Class 6) Div I over 6f. The Gay Blade showed speed and determination, with Mohammed Tabti completing a notable double on the card.
At 7:00pm, Race 7 (Div II) over the same 6f trip belonged to Sedgemoor (IRE). Connor Planas delivered a well-timed ride, holding rivals at bay in a competitive finish.
Race 8 at 7:30pm, Div III of the classified series, saw Tickets prevail over 6f. Barry McHugh kept things simple, allowing the gelding to use his early pace to decisive effect.
The evening concluded at 8:00pm with Race 9, The Midnite: Built for 2026 Not 2006 Handicap Stakes (Class 5) over a sharp 5f. Harb, partnered by Cian Horgan, broke smartly and never relinquished control, closing the card on a confident note.
From staying handicaps to fast-run sprints, Newcastle Race Results 19 February 2026 showcased the depth and competitiveness of rider-restricted racing, delivering a balanced and engaging evening at Gosforth Park.
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