15:40 Kempton 26 Dec 2025
Ladbrokes 'Best Odds Guaranteed In Racing' Handicap Hurdle
Class 3 | 3YO plus
Winner £12,674 - 10 ran
towards rear, improved before 4 out, went third 3 out, pushed along before 2 out, left in one length second final flight, ridden and ran on well to lead closing stages
handy in second, not fluent 4 out, pushed along and pressed leader before 2 out, disputing lead when left one length ahead final flight, ridden run-in and kept on, headed closing stages
wore red hood to post, mid-division, towards rear 6th, pushed along 4 out, plugged on, left in modest third final flight
rear mid-division, closed on inner after 3 out, chased front rank 2 out, ridden and outpaced before last where hampered by faller
in rear, hit 5th, short-lived effort after 3 out, pushed along when awkward 2 out, no further progress
mid-division, disputed third after 6th, pushed along and lost position before 2 out where mistake, soon held
mid-division, lost ground and pushed along 3 out, no response
chased leaders, pushed along and lost ground after 3 out, dropped away
tracked leaders, pushed along and weakened after 3 out
led, not fluent 4th, faced challenge before 2 out, pushed along and joined last when fell
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | £111.46 (11, 10) |
| Tricast | £853.06 (11, 10, 8) |
| Win | £10.00 (11) |
| Place | £2.30 (11), £3.80 (10), £2.40 (8) |
| Swinger | £14.80 (8, 10), £8.50 (8, 11), £13.80 (10, 11) |
| Exacta | £116.00 (11, 10) |
| Trifecta | £741.90 (11, 10, 8) |
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Good | 9 | East India Express | 5 | 10 11 | 123 | 1142-U1 | 6 days | N J Henderson (47 miles) | Freddie Gordon | 5/ 4 | 5:12.10 | |
| 2023 | Good | 7 | Mahons Glory | 7 | 11 2 | 126 | 23153-5 | 25 days | P Neville (245 miles) | Sam Twiston-Davies | 11/ 1 | 5:10.90 | |
| 2022 | Soft | 15 | Grey Dawning | 5 | 11 0 | 123 | 11-21 | 24 days | D Skelton (99 miles) | Harry Skelton | 5/ 4 | 5:22.35 | |
| 2021 | Soft | 8 | Marie's Rock | 6 | 11 4 | 131 | 1173-37 | 42 days | N J Henderson (47 miles) | Adrian Heskin | 15/ 2 | 5:28.80 | |
| 2020 | Good to Soft | 15 | Monte Cristo | 4 | 11 7 | 133 | 62141-8 | 62 days | N J Henderson (47 miles) | Daryl Jacob | 25/ 1 | 5:10.55 | |
| 2019 | Soft | 16 | Honest Vic | 6 | 11 9 | 132 | 52U5-14 | 33 days | H D Daly (143 miles) | Tom Scudamore | 10/ 1 | 5:21.15 | |
| 2018 | Good to Soft | 14 | Erick Le Rouge | 4 | 11 3 | 129 | 4452-11 | 35 days | Mrs J Williams (173 miles) | Chester Williams | 7/ 1 | 5:11.30 | |
| 2017 | Soft | 14 | Golan Fortune | 5 | 10 9 | 123 | 3301F1 | 4 days | P W Middleton (40 miles) | Mr Tommie O'Brien | 7/ 2 | 5:20.30 | |
| 2016 | Good | 15 | Doesyourdogbite | 4 | 11 9 | 132 | 402511 | 33 days | J & A O'Neill (95 miles) | Aidan Coleman | 8/ 1 | 5:09.00 | |
| 2015 | Good to Soft | 14 | Baron Alco | 4 | 11 4 | 127 | 4086-11 | 41 days | G & J Moore (31 miles) | Jamie Moore | 7/ 1 | 5:18.10 | |
| 2014 | Good to Soft | 11 | Alternatif | 4 | 11 3 | 123 | 2FF1-33 | 198 days | D Pipe (153 miles) | Tom Scudamore | 5/ 2 | 5:23.30 | |
| 2013 | Soft | 12 | Junction Fourteen | 4 | 11 3 | 121 | 5-31 | 29 days | Miss E C Lavelle (66 miles) | Leighton Aspell | 9/ 2 | 5:27.80 | |
| 2012 | Heavy | 12 | Loose Chips | 6 | 11 7 | 128 | 027-031 | 30 days | C E Longsdon (74 miles) | Noel Fehily | 8/ 1 | 5:41.50 | |
| 2011 | Good to Soft | 17 | Knight Pass | 5 | 11 2 | 125 | 110-13 | 23 days | W Greatrex (47 miles) | Paddy Brennan | 7/ 2 | 5:14.80 | |
| 2009 | Good to Soft | 19 | Lake Legend | 5 | 11 12 | 135 | 1121-P1 | 30 days | A King (66 miles) | Wayne Hutchinson | 16/ 1 | 5:23.30 | |
| 2008 | Good | 19 | Royaleety | 9 | 10 9 | 116 | 57009-P | 356 days | N J Henderson (47 miles) | C Wallis | 25/ 1 | 5:13.40 | |
| 2007 | Good to Soft | 14 | Nycteos | 6 | 11 5 | 120 | 1F601-F | 25 days | P F Nicholls (77 miles) | Ruby Walsh | 4/ 1 | 5:31.70 | |
| 2006 | Good to Soft | 13 | Maharbal | 6 | 10 5 | 114 | 155-791 | 722 days | N J Henderson (47 miles) | M A Fitzgerald | 10/ 3 | 5:27.50 | |
| 2005 | Good to Soft | 10 | Afrad | 4 | 11 4 | 127 | 471105 | 30 days | N J Henderson (47 miles) | B J Geraghty | 6/ 1 | 5:01.70 |
