Newmarket Horse Racing Result Report — 25 September 2026

The turf at Newmarket, located in the heart of British racing, hosted an exciting day of action on 25 September 2026. With the going officially rated as Good, spectators were treated to six competitive races throughout the afternoon. These Newmarket race results 25 September 2026 provide a full overview of the day’s action, and this Newmarket report highlights the key performances from across the meeting.

Meeting Statistics

• A 50% favourite strike rate defined the day's racing, as half of the market leaders managed to cross the line in first place.
• Total runners: 54
• Average field size: 9 runners
• Biggest-priced winner: Pensando A Te (GB), 8.50, Betway Rockfel Stakes (Group 2)

Race-by-Race Results

1:50 Princess Royal Stakes (sponsored By Betway) (Group 3), 12f
Winner: Coedana (IRE) (Connor Beasley, Edward Bethell, 4.33). Placed: Inis Mor (FR) (2.75, 0.5 btn), Venetia (GB) (41.00, 0.2 btn).

2:25 Betway Rockfel Stakes (Group 2), 7f
Winner: Pensando A Te (GB) (Silvestre De Sousa, Marco Botti, 8.50). Placed: Light Of Dawn (GB) (3.50, 0.1 btn), Ruby Moon (IRE) (17.00, 0.2 btn).

3:00 Betway Joel Stakes (Group 2), 8f
Winner: Talk Of New York (GB) (William Buick, Charlie Appleby, 1.44). Placed: The Lost King (GB) (6.50, 4.75 btn), Persica (IRE) (11.00, 0.3 btn).

3:35 Betway Godolphin Stakes (Listed Race), 12f
Winner: Fortitudine (IRE) (William Buick, Charlie Appleby, 2.88). Placed: Archers Bay (IRE) (6.00, 1 btn), Kokbastau (GB) (3.75, 6.5 btn).

4:10 Betway Bet The Responsible Way British Ebf "confined" Maiden Stakes, 7f
Winner: Sole Ambition (GB) (Kieran Shoemark, Ed Walker, 3.50). Placed: Twelve Bars (IRE) (4.50, 0.5 btn), Sterling Cooper (IRE) (26.00, 1.25 btn).

4:45 Betway Bet £10 Get £40 Handicap Stakes, 9f
Winner: Go Rimbaud (GB) (Robert Havlin, John & Thady Gosden, 7.00). Placed: Be The Standard (FR) (9.00, 1.75 btn), Mythical Guest (IRE) (13.00, 1.5 btn).

Trainers & Jockeys on the Day

• Leading Trainers: Charlie Appleby (2 wins)
• Leading Jockeys: William Buick (2 wins)

Insight

It was a day of mixed fortunes for punters at Newmarket. While the favourite strike rate of 50% suggests a fair degree of predictability, favourites were notably turned over in the opening two contests, including the Princess Royal Stakes and the Group 2 Rockfel Stakes. The latter saw the day's biggest-priced winner, Pensando A Te (GB), oblige at 8.50.

Conversely, class prevailed in the feature contests later in the card. William Buick demonstrated his quality in the saddle by piloting both Talk Of New York (GB) and Fortitudine (IRE) to victory, ensuring Charlie Appleby secured a brace of winners for the day.

For the complete breakdown of every runner and full finishing positions, view the full Newmarket race results.