▶ Next declared: 02 Oct 2026 • 6:45 Newcastle (AW) • Armah Switchgear Handicap Stakes
Why Because (IRE) last ran at Thirsk on 14th September 2026, finishing 4th at 20/1, 0.3 lengths behind the winner Lamlash Bay (GB). Prior to this, the form shows a 5th placed finish at Carlisle in a Class 6 Flat race. Why Because (IRE) is next scheduled to run at Newcastle (AW) on 2nd October 2026 in the 6:45 Armah Switchgear Handicap Stakes.
8Total Runs
0Wins
0Places (1-3)
0%Win %
0%Place %
About Why Because (IRE)
**Why Because (IRE)**
Why Because is a three-year-old Irish-bred filly by New Bay (GB) out of the Danehill Dancer mare Contredanse (IRE). She is trained by Harry Charlton and owned by S Stuckey. She currently races in a hood.
Form & Race History
| Date | Course | Dist | Class | Type | Going | Pos | SP | Jockey | OR | Wt | Btn |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/09/2026 | Thirsk | 6f | Class 6 | Flat | Good | 4 | 20/1 | David Nolan | 58 | 133lbs | 0.3l |
| 19/08/2026 | Carlisle | 7f | Class 6 | Flat | Good To Soft | 5 | 13/2 | David Nolan | 60 | 138lbs | 0.1l |
| 31/07/2026 | Newcastle | 7f | Class 6 | Flat | Standard / Slow | 5 | 14/1 | Mark Winn | 63 | 141lbs | 3.25l |
| 21/05/2026 | Catterick | 6f | Class 4 | Flat | Good | 4 | 40/1 | David Nolan | 68 | 137lbs | .75l |
| 30/04/2026 | Redcar | 6f | Class 4 | Flat | Good To Firm | 6 | 18/1 | David Nolan | 71 | 139lbs | 6.5l |
| 01/11/2025 | Newcastle | 1m | Class 5 | Flat | Standard | 5 | 12/1 | Lewis Edmunds | 72 | 132lbs | 2.5l |
| 05/09/2025 | Kempton | 1m | Class 3 | Flat | Standard To Slow | 4 | 80/1 | Trevor Whelan | – | 128lbs | 0.3l |
| 06/08/2025 | Kempton | 1m | Class 4 | Flat | Standard To Slow | 4 | 40/1 | Trevor Whelan | – | 125lbs | 1.5l |