Race Result - Wincanton, 5th March 2026 Back to results
14:37 Horatio's Garden Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)

Going good to soft (good in places), 4 ran.

Place Horse Jockey Distance No. Weight S.P.
1st Haas Boy Mr T Bellamy 3 11 6 6/4 F
Held up in rear, left in third 7th, took second soon after 4 out, led 2 out, pushed along to go clear before last, ran on well, easily
2nd Touquet J M Davies 10 lengths 1 11 8 4/1
Close up, led on landing 1st, not fluent 2nd and 3rd, mistake 7th, headed 2 out, outpaced by winner before last, weakened run-in
3rd A Great Excuse Mr D Bass 14 lengths 4 11 2 13/2
Led to 1st, soon headed, raced in second, pushed along 4 out, dropped to last before 3 out, soon outpaced, weakened before 2 out (trainer and vet said gelding had been administered with an antibiotic and sodium iodide three days ago, gelding routine tested post-race)
Fell Sage Green Mr P Hanlon 2 11 6 13/8
Disputed lead but not fluent 1st, soon raced in close third, yet to be asked serious question when fell 7th