Result · Aintree · Saturday 8 November 2025
2:05 Aintree result: Mambonumberfive wins the Introducing William Hill Half A Mill Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Mambonumberfive won the 2:05 at Aintree on Saturday 8 November 2025, beating Highlands Legacy by ¾ length. Ridden by Ben Jones for trainer Ben Pauling, the four-year-old was sent off at 7/2 and covered the 1m7f176y on good to soft ground in 3m 50.02s. Glengouly was a further length back in third at 28/1. Ryan's Rocket (self certificate, abscess) were non-runners.
2:05 Aintree full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mambonumberfive (FR) 4yo · 11-5 |
Ben Jones Ben Pauling | — | 7/2 | 128 |
| 2 |
Highlands Legacy (GB) 6yo · 11-6 |
Jonjo O'Neill Jr Jonjo & A J O'Neill | ¾ l | 4/1 | 121 |
| 3 |
Glengouly (FR) 9yo · 11-4 · tp |
Sean Bowen Faye Bramley | l | 28/1 | 119 |
| 4 |
Javert Allen (FR) 6yo · 11-12 |
Ciaran Gethings Jane Williams | 4¼ l | 10/3FAV | 127 |
| 5 |
Jour D'evasion (FR) 6yo · 11-4 · t |
Sam Twiston-Davies Henry Daly | 4½ l | 5/1 | 119 |
| 6 |
Dunstall Rambler (IRE) 7yo · 10-11 |
Jonathan Burke Tom George | 6 l | 15/2 | 112 |
| 7 |
Flamelco (FR) 7yo · 10-10 · ht |
Tom Cannon Sarah Humphrey | 5 l | 22/1 | 111 |
| 8 |
Netywell (FR) 8yo · 11-8 |
Patrick Wadge Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore | ¾ l | 16/1 | 123 |
| 9 |
Alcedo (IRE) 7yo · 11-6 |
Charlie Deutsch Venetia Williams | 32 l | 10/1 | 121 |
Non-runners: Ryan's Rocket (self certificate, abscess)
Aintree 2:05 returns
2:05 Aintree result: FAQs
Who won the 2:05 at Aintree on Saturday 8 November 2025?
Mambonumberfive, ridden by Ben Jones and trained by Ben Pauling, at a starting price of 7/2.
Did the favourite win?
No. Javert Allen, the 10/3 favourite, finished fourth, 5 lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
3m 50.02s over 1m7f176y on good to soft ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Ryan's Rocket (self certificate, abscess). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
