Result · Aintree · Friday 15 May 2026
6:55 Aintree result: Taxus Baccata wins the Huyton Asphalt Franny Blennerhassett Memorial Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Taxus Baccata won the 6:55 at Aintree on Friday 15 May 2026, beating Regarde by 3 lengths. Ridden by Charlie Price for trainer Robbie Llewellyn, the eight-year-old was sent off at 7/1 and covered the 3m210y on good ground in 6m 17.37s. Bumpy Evans was a further 4½ lengths back in third at 3/1. Non-finishers: Erne River (pulled up), Aboutdamntime (pulled up). Fortunedefortunata (self certificate), Loughderg Rocco (unsuitable ground), My Bobby Dazzler (withdrawn; refused to line up) were non-runners.
6:55 Aintree full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Taxus Baccata (IRE) 8yo · 10-10 · t |
Charlie Price Robbie Llewellyn | — | 7/1 | 110 |
| 2 |
Regarde (IRE) 9yo · 11-7 · tp |
Gavin Sheehan Jamie Snowden | 3 l | 8/1 | 121 |
| 3 |
Bumpy Evans (IRE) 8yo · 11-10 · p |
Conor O'Farrell Kerry Lee | 4½ l | 3/1 | 124 |
| 4 |
Calimystic (IRE) 7yo · 12-0 |
Nico de Boinville Nicky Henderson | 9 l | 5/2FAV | 128 |
| 5 |
Jacks Parrot (FR) 7yo · 11-5 · tb |
Toby Wynne Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero | 26 l | 7/1 | 119 |
| PU |
Erne River (IRE) 11yo · 11-10 · tp · Pulled up |
James Bowen Nick Kent | — | 25/1 | 124 |
| PU |
Aboutdamntime (IRE) 7yo · 11-5 · tp · Pulled up |
Jack Tudor Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero | — | 10/1 | 119 |
Non-runners: Fortunedefortunata (self certificate), Loughderg Rocco (unsuitable ground), My Bobby Dazzler (withdrawn; refused to line up)
Aintree 6:55 returns
6:55 Aintree result: FAQs
Who won the 6:55 at Aintree on Friday 15 May 2026?
Taxus Baccata, ridden by Charlie Price and trained by Robbie Llewellyn, at a starting price of 7/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Calimystic, the 5/2 favourite, finished fourth, 16½ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
6m 17.37s over 3m210y on good ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Fortunedefortunata (self certificate), Loughderg Rocco (unsuitable ground), My Bobby Dazzler (withdrawn; refused to line up). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
