Result · Aintree · Saturday 7 November 2026

12:40 Aintree result: Old Coast Road wins the William Hill Epic Boosts EBF 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Race (Qualifier) (GBB Race)

Class 32m4f hurdleGoing Good To Soft2 ranTime 5m 8.12sWinner's prize £8,714
Old Coast Road silks
Winner

Old Coast Road (IRE)

5yo gelding · 11-0
Jockey Harry Skelton · Trainer Dan Skelton
Owner Stephen Bough · By Crystal Ocean (GB) out of Pretty Moon (FR)

8/11Starting price

Favourite Old Coast Road won the 12:40 at Aintree on Saturday 7 November 2026, beating Black Eddy by 3¾ lengths. Ridden by Harry Skelton for trainer Dan Skelton, the five-year-old was sent off at 8/11 and covered the 2m4f on good to soft ground in 5m 8.12s. Stick To The Board, Baron Du Brizais were non-runners.

12:40 Aintree full result: finishing order and SPs

PosHorseJockey / trainerBtnSPOR
1
Old Coast Road silks
 Harry Skelton Dan Skelton — 8/11FAV —
2
Black Eddy silks
Black Eddy (GB) 5yo · 11-6
 Harry Cobden Mickey Bowen 3¾ l 11/10 —

Non-runners: Stick To The Board, Baron Du Brizais

Aintree 12:40 returns

Tote win£1.73Per £1 stake

12:40 Aintree result: FAQs

Who won the 12:40 at Aintree on Saturday 7 November 2026?

Old Coast Road, ridden by Harry Skelton and trained by Dan Skelton, at a starting price of 8/11.

Did the favourite win?

Yes. Old Coast Road won as the 8/11 favourite.

What was the winning time?

5m 8.12s over 2m4f on good to soft ground.

Were there any non-runners?

Yes: Stick To The Board, Baron Du Brizais. Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.

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