Who won the 19:54 Newcastle (AW) on 20 August 2026?
This Moment (IRE) won the 19:54 Newcastle (AW) at SP 6.50. Ridden by Grace McEntee. Trained by George Boughey.
19:54 Newcastle (AW)
Harry Potter Droneart Show Nursery Handicap Stakes
5f · Flat · Class 4 · Standard · 6 runners · £5,234 · Thursday, 20 August 2026
Result
AI top pick finished 4thRace report
- 1stThis Moment (IRE)Grace McEntee·George Boughey11/2·6.50SP
- 2ndStar People (FR)Jason Hart·John & Sean Quinn·beaten 0.05 lengths7/4F·2.75SP
- 3rdSocial Spirit (GB)Billy Garritty·Michael & David Easterby·beaten 2.75 lengths6/1·7.00SP
Race time
59.42s
Race time recorded.
In-running (This Moment (IRE))
“Set off in front and stayed there throughout - pushed along past halfway - opened a good advantage a furlong out - margin narrowed under pressure from a rival close home - had to be driven out to the line - held on by the narrowest of margins”
AI top-rated Influencer Man (score 58.7) finished 4th.
Settled · 1pt level stake = 4.00 pt return on the winnerTipping P&L →
Furlong's verdict
Reading the form…
AI-written, grounded in our data on this race. May be wrong. Verify before staking. Opinion, not advice.
Other selections
Head-to-head dashboard →v1.1-2.09 score
This Moment
5.30Matchbook
segment +6.3% · Flat · Standard · Class 4
Pundit corner
Racing Post · third-partyPundit pick: Influencer Man
Influencer Man heads this six-runner Newcastle sprint on ratings and has the profile of a horse well-suited to five furlongs on the all-weather, making him a straightforward pick at Class 4 level. This Moment is the most likely threat, sitting five points behind on our assessment, while Casino Star and Social Spirit will need to find more than their figures suggest to bridge the gap. The remainder look out of their depth against the selection's credentials. Influencer Man is our selection.
Editorial from Racing Post analysts via the Racing API — not generated by Racing Alpha. Formbook forecast prices are estimates, not market prices.
Why the model rates this top
Influencer Man
Oisin McSweeney · Adrian Keatley · 2yo
Top-rated of 6
score 58.7 · +2.0 clear of next best (56.7)
Scores compare runners within this race only
The Racing Alpha rating combines four signals. Below is the breakdown — components driving this pick first.
- Form20% weight84very strongLast 6: 4-2-1
- Freshness10% weight70strong9d since last run (quick turnaround)
- Ratings50% weight50averageOR 75
- Trainer20% weight50averageAdrian Keatley: 2/10 winners last 14d (20%)
MarketNo market price available yet.
v1.3 rating — a field-relative score, not a win probability; for market-derived value see the Fair column in the runners table. Weights and method on /about. Tips are opinions, not advice.
Draw bias — Newcastle (AW) 5f
full course data →No meaningful draw bias at this course and trip.
Low (1–2)
IV 1.02
Mid (3–4)
IV 0.88
High (5–6)
IV 1.09
IV = impact value: 1.00 is neutral, above it a stall band wins more often than its share of runners predicts. 571 qualifying races at this course and trip, 3-year window.
Runners · sorted by finishing position
| Pos | No. | Horse | Form | OR | AI | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | This Momentv1.1 J: Grace McEntee · T: George Boughey · draw 2 2yo · G · b | 2424 | 79 | 54.0 | 11/2·6.50 SP |
| 2 | 6 | J: Jason Hart · T: John & Sean Quinn · draw 3 2yo · G · bbFT B | 0523 | 71 | 48.4 | 7/4F·2.75 SP |
| 3 | 5 | J: Billy Garritty · T: Michael & David Easterby · draw 1 2yo · G · b | 35680 | 71 | 40.6 | 6/1·7.00 SP |
| 4 | 1 | J: Oisin McSweeney · T: Adrian Keatley · draw 5 2yo · G · chpFT P | 421 | 75 | 58.7 | 4/1·5.00 SP |
| 5 | 3 | J: Jack Nicholls(3) · T: K. R. Burke · draw 4 2yo · C · chpFT P | 2623 | 76 | 56.7 | 3/1·4.00 SP |
| 6 | 4 | J: Jake Dickson(5) · T: Tim Easterby · draw 6 2yo · F · b | 92310 | 73 | 47.2 | 22/1·23.00 SP |
OR = official rating · AI = model score (0–100) · form reads oldest → latest
Frequently asked questions
Did the Racing Alpha AI tip win the 19:54 Newcastle (AW)?
No — the AI top pick (Influencer Man) finished 4.
What were the placings in the 19:54 Newcastle (AW)?
Top finishers: 1. This Moment (IRE) (6.50), 2. Star People (FR) (2.75), 3. Social Spirit (GB) (7.00).
What was the winning time for the 19:54 Newcastle (AW)?
The winning time was 59.42s.
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