Result · Aintree · Saturday 7 November 2026
1:45 Aintree result: Alexei wins the William Hill Molyneux Hurdle Race (Grade 2) (Formerly Registered As The Elite Hurdle) (GBB Race)
Grade 22m1f hurdleGoing Good To Soft4 ranTime 4m 3.35sWinner's prize £41,608
Favourite Alexei won the 1:45 at Aintree on Saturday 7 November 2026, beating Mange Tout by 4 lengths. Ridden by Harry Cobden for trainer Joe Tizzard, the six-year-old was sent off at 4/7 and covered the 2m1f on good to soft ground in 4m 3.35s. Lucky Place was a further 11 lengths back in third at 9/2. Mydaddypaddy was a non-runner.
1:45 Aintree full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Alexei (GER) 6yo · 11-4 · t |
Harry Cobden Joe Tizzard | — | 4/7FAV | 158 |
| 2 |
Mange Tout (FR) 4yo · 10-10 · h |
Mark Walsh Gordon Elliott | 4 l | 4/1 | 138 |
| 3 |
Lucky Place (FR) 7yo · 11-0 |
Nico de Boinville Nicky Henderson | 11 l | 9/2 | 151 |
| 4 |
Melon (GER) 5yo · 11-0 |
Robert Dunne Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero | 37 l | 18/1 | 129 |
Non-runner: Mydaddypaddy
Aintree 1:45 returns
Tote win£1.58Per £1 stake
Exacta£2.801st and 2nd in order
CSF£3.20Computer straight forecast
Trifecta£4.201st, 2nd and 3rd in order
1:45 Aintree result: FAQs
Who won the 1:45 at Aintree on Saturday 7 November 2026?
Alexei, ridden by Harry Cobden and trained by Joe Tizzard, at a starting price of 4/7.
Did the favourite win?
Yes. Alexei won as the 4/7 favourite.
What was the winning time?
4m 3.35s over 2m1f on good to soft ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Mydaddypaddy. Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
