Result · Ascot · Saturday 3 October 2026
1:50 Ascot result: Air Force One wins the Betmgm Rous Stakes (Listed Race)
Air Force One won the 1:50 at Ascot on Saturday 3 October 2026, beating Regional by length. Ridden by P. J. McDonald for trainer Geoff Oldroyd, the five-year-old was sent off at 17/2 and covered the 5f on good to firm ground in 58.90s. Tuco Salamanca was a further 1 length back in third at 11/4.
1:50 Ascot full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Air Force One (IRE) 5yo · 9-3 · v |
P. J. McDonald Geoff Oldroyd | — | 17/2 | 102 |
| 2 |
Regional (GB) 8yo · 9-3 · t |
Clifford Lee Edward Bethell | l | 12/1 | 107 |
| 3 |
Tuco Salamanca (IRE) 4yo · 9-3 · t |
Billy Loughnane Ollie Sangster | 1 l | 11/4FAV | 110 |
| 4 |
Fluorescence (GB) 4yo · 9-1 |
Daniel Tudhope Edward Bethell | ½ l | 4/1 | 104 |
| 5 |
Baker Blue (GB) 3yo · 9-3 |
Pat Dobbs Dylan Cunha | ½ l | 50/1 | 99 |
| 6 |
Heavenly Heather (GB) 5yo · 8-12 |
Barry McHugh Tracy Waggott | ¾ l | 16/1 | 102 |
| 7 |
Aramram (IRE) 5yo · 9-3 |
Sean Levey Richard Hannon | l | 9/1 | 105 |
| 8 |
Shagraan (IRE) 5yo · 9-3 · p |
Kieran Shoemark Clive Cox | ½ l | 9/2 | 106 |
| 9 |
King Of Light (GB) 4yo · 9-3 |
Lewis Edmunds Stuart Williams | 1¼ l | 28/1 | 97 |
| 10 |
First Instinct (GB) 4yo · 8-12 |
Harry Davies William Haggas | l | 20/1 | 104 |
| 11 |
Lifeplan (IRE) 3yo · 9-3 · b |
Zak Wheatley Declan Carroll | 3½ l | 12/1 | 112 |
Ascot 1:50 returns
1:50 Ascot result: FAQs
Who won the 1:50 at Ascot on Saturday 3 October 2026?
Air Force One, ridden by P. J. McDonald and trained by Geoff Oldroyd, at a starting price of 17/2.
Did the favourite win?
No. Tuco Salamanca, the 11/4 favourite, finished third, 1 length behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
58.90s over 5f on good to firm ground.




