Race Result - Ascot, 2nd October 2026
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16:45 Melbourne Cup Carnival Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
Going good to firm (good in places), 5 ran.
Place
Horse
Jockey
Distance
No.
Weight
S.P.
1st
Hot Fuss
Pierre-Louis Jamin
1
10 4
7/4 F
Took keen hold, made all, ridden 3f out, two lengths clear 2f out, kept on final furlong
2nd
Shipshape
Isobelle Chalmers
1 1/4 length
5
9 1
6/1
Ran in snatches, in touch in rear, headway to chase winner 2f out, kept on final furlong but always held
3rd
Just An Hour
George Wood
1 1/4 length
4
9 3
4/1
Took keen hold, midfield, ridden and briefly chased winner over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
4th
Must Believe
Jack Dace
Neck
3
9 3
13/2
Prominent, ridden 3f out, soon lost position, kept on inside final furlong, no danger
5th
Vaguely Royal
William Buick
4 1/4 lengths
6
8 13
3/1
Slowly away, in touch in rear, ridden over 3f out, no impression 2f out