Result · Aintree · Saturday 11 April 2026
1:55 Aintree result: Bossman Jack wins the Turners Mersey Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
Bossman Jack won the 1:55 at Aintree on Saturday 11 April 2026, beating Soldier Reeves by 5½ lengths. Ridden by Harry Skelton for trainer Dan Skelton, the six-year-old was sent off at 11/4J and covered the 2m4f on good to soft ground in 4m 56.78s. Ballyfad was a further length back in third at 11/4J. Non-finishers: Rooster Crowing (pulled up). Came From Nowhere (unsuitable ground) was a non-runner.
1:55 Aintree full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bossman Jack (GB) 6yo · 11-7 |
Harry Skelton Dan Skelton | — | 11/4J | 146 |
| 2 |
Soldier Reeves (IRE) 5yo · 11-7 · t |
Tristan Durrell Dan Skelton | 5½ l | 15/2 | 146 |
| 3 |
Ballyfad (IRE) 5yo · 11-7 |
Jack Kennedy Gordon Elliott | l | 11/4J | 148 |
| 4 |
Lord Byron (IRE) 4yo · 10-11 · p |
Harry Cobden Faye Bramley | 1 l | 28/1 | 140 |
| 5 |
Montemares (GB) 5yo · 11-7 |
Stan Sheppard Tom Lacey | l | 5/1 | 135 |
| 6 |
Charisma Cat (GB) 6yo · 11-0 · p |
Tom Bellamy Alan King | 2¼ l | 10/1 | 132 |
| 7 |
Scorpio Rising (IRE) 6yo · 11-7 |
Sean Bowen Olly Murphy | 1¾ l | 15/2 | 137 |
| 8 |
Kosac D'oudairies (FR) 6yo · 11-7 |
Gavin Sheehan Jamie Snowden | 16 l | 33/1 | 125 |
| 9 |
Masked Man (FR) 5yo · 11-7 |
J J Slevin Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies | 10 l | 22/1 | 133 |
| 10 |
Zanndabad (IRE) 7yo · 11-7 · t |
Daniel King A J Martin | 8 l | 40/1 | 137 |
| 11 |
Onlyforfrankie (IRE) 6yo · 11-7 |
Ciaran Gethings Alastair Ralph | 74 l | 40/1 | 127 |
| PU |
Rooster Crowing (FR) 5yo · 11-7 · b · Pulled up |
Bryony Frost M Seror | — | 40/1 | 146 |
Non-runner: Came From Nowhere (unsuitable ground)
Aintree 1:55 returns
1:55 Aintree result: FAQs
Who won the 1:55 at Aintree on Saturday 11 April 2026?
Bossman Jack, ridden by Harry Skelton and trained by Dan Skelton, at a starting price of 11/4J.
What was the winning time?
4m 56.78s over 2m4f on good to soft ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Came From Nowhere (unsuitable ground). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
