Result · Aintree · Friday 10 April 2026
4:40 Aintree result: Zeus Power wins the Oddschecker Sefton Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
Zeus Power won the 4:40 at Aintree on Friday 10 April 2026, beating Catchintsavo by 2¾ lengths. Ridden by J J Slevin for trainer Joseph Patrick O'Brien, the five-year-old was sent off at 3/1 and covered the 3m1f on good to soft ground in 6m 5.79s. Johnny's Jury was a further ½ length back in third at 11/4. Non-finishers: Talk To The Man (pulled up), Shadow Paddy (pulled up). No Drama This End (vet's certificate, burst blood vessel) were non-runners.
4:40 Aintree full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Zeus Power (GER) 5yo · 11-8 |
J J Slevin Joseph Patrick O'Brien | — | 3/1 | 146 |
| 2 |
Catchintsavo (IRE) 6yo · 11-8 · t |
Sam Twiston-Davies Anthony Honeyball | 2¾ l | 33/1 | 126 |
| 3 |
Johnny's Jury (IRE) 6yo · 11-8 |
Jonathan Burke Jamie Snowden | ½ l | 11/4FAV | 147 |
| 4 |
Frankie John (IRE) 6yo · 11-8 · p |
Daniel King Denis Gerard Hogan | 1¼ l | 25/1 | 133 |
| 5 |
Seaniecon (IRE) 5yo · 11-8 |
Jonjo O'Neill Jr Jonjo & A J O'Neill | 20 l | 33/1 | 124 |
| 6 |
Kripticjim (FR) 6yo · 11-8 · t |
Brendan Powell Joe Tizzard | 2¾ l | 12/1 | 136 |
| 7 |
Mondoui'boy (FR) 6yo · 11-8 |
Ben Jones Ben Pauling | 3¼ l | 13/2 | 142 |
| 8 |
Good Girl Kathleen (IRE) 6yo · 11-1 · t |
Donagh Meyler Emmet Mullins | ¼ l | 14/1 | 133 |
| 9 |
Dalston Lad (IRE) 6yo · 11-8 · p |
Harry Skelton Dan Skelton | 6½ l | 11/2 | 136 |
| 10 |
Harbour Island (FR) 7yo · 11-8 |
Sean Bowen Olly Murphy | 22 l | 22/1 | 131 |
| PU |
Talk To The Man (IRE) 6yo · 11-8 · Pulled up |
Harry Cobden Paul Nicholls | — | 10/1 | 130 |
| PU |
Shadow Paddy (IRE) 6yo · 11-8 · t · Pulled up |
G B Noonan Eoin Christopher McCarthy | — | 40/1 | 133 |
Non-runners: No Drama This End (vet's certificate, burst blood vessel)
Aintree 4:40 returns
4:40 Aintree result: FAQs
Who won the 4:40 at Aintree on Friday 10 April 2026?
Zeus Power, ridden by J J Slevin and trained by Joseph Patrick O'Brien, at a starting price of 3/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Johnny's Jury, the 11/4 favourite, finished third, 3¼ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
6m 5.79s over 3m1f on good to soft ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: No Drama This End (vet's certificate, burst blood vessel). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
