Result · Aintree · Friday 6 November 2026
2:25 Aintree result: Royal Infantry wins the BetMGM 'Future Stars' Silver Bowl 'Chasing Excellence' Novices' Chase (Part Of The 'Chasing Excellence' Initiative) (GBB Race)
Class 23m1f chaseGoing Good To Soft3 ranTime 6m 17.49sWinner's prize £21,784
Royal Infantry won the 2:25 at Aintree on Friday 6 November 2026, beating the 6/5 favourite Klimt Madrik by 2½ lengths. Ridden by Harry Skelton for trainer Dan Skelton, the seven-year-old was sent off at 11/8 and covered the 3m1f on good to soft ground in 6m 17.49s. Intosomethinggood was a further 2½ lengths back in third at 4/1.
2:25 Aintree full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Royal Infantry (IRE) 7yo · 11-7 · t |
Harry Skelton Dan Skelton | — | 11/8 | 140 |
| 2 |
Klimt Madrik (FR) 6yo · 11-2 |
Kevin Brogan Toby Lawes | 2½ l | 6/5FAV | 140 |
| 3 |
Intosomethinggood (GB) 5yo · 11-7 |
Sam Twiston-Davies Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies | 2½ l | 4/1 | 135 |
Aintree 2:25 returns
Tote win£2.38Per £1 stake
Exacta£31st and 2nd in order
CSF£3.41Computer straight forecast
Trifecta£3.601st, 2nd and 3rd in order
2:25 Aintree result: FAQs
Who won the 2:25 at Aintree on Friday 6 November 2026?
Royal Infantry, ridden by Harry Skelton and trained by Dan Skelton, at a starting price of 11/8.
Did the favourite win?
No. Klimt Madrik, the 6/5 favourite, finished second, 2½ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
6m 17.49s over 3m1f on good to soft ground.
