Result · Aintree · Thursday 9 April 2026
4:40 Aintree result: Ryan's Rocket wins the Close Brothers Red Rum Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) (GBB Race)
Class 11m7f176y chaseGoing Good To Soft15 ranTime 3m 54.56sWinner's prize £56,270
Ryan's Rocket won the 4:40 at Aintree on Thursday 9 April 2026, beating Highlands Legacy by 3½ lengths. Ridden by Jonathan Burke for trainer Fergal O'Brien, the eight-year-old was sent off at 14/1 and covered the 1m7f176y on good to soft ground in 3m 54.56s. Sans Bruit was a further 7½ lengths back in third at 11/4. Non-finishers: Stencil (pulled up).
4:40 Aintree full result: finishing order and SPs
Aintree 4:40 returns
Tote win£15.80Per £1 stake
Tote place£3.50 £2 £1.90Per £1 stake
Exacta£128.101st and 2nd in order
CSF£91.81Computer straight forecast
Tricast£286.331st, 2nd and 3rd in order
Trifecta£556.501st, 2nd and 3rd in order
4:40 Aintree result: FAQs
Who won the 4:40 at Aintree on Thursday 9 April 2026?
Ryan's Rocket, ridden by Jonathan Burke and trained by Fergal O'Brien, at a starting price of 14/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Sans Bruit, the 11/4 favourite, finished third, 11 lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
3m 54.56s over 1m7f176y on good to soft ground.
