Result · Ayr · Monday 23 February 2026
1:50 Ayr result: Blakey Boy wins the Join Racing TV Now Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Blakey Boy won the 1:50 at Ayr on Monday 23 February 2026, beating Rob Roy Macgregor by 14 lengths. Ridden by Craig Nichol for trainer Ewan Whillans, the six-year-old was sent off at 5/1 and covered the 3m20y on soft ground in 7m 0.66s. Orkney Blue was a further 2 lengths back in third at 5/2. Non-finishers: Visual Impact (fell), Whispering Dancer (pulled up).
1:50 Ayr full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Blakey Boy (IRE) 6yo · 11-4 · p |
Craig Nichol Ewan Whillans | — | 5/1 | 100 |
| 2 |
Rob Roy Macgregor (IRE) 8yo · 10-2 · p |
Patrick Wadge Sandy Thomson | 14 l | 3/1 | 83 |
| 3 |
Orkney Blue (GB) 8yo · 12-1 |
Kevin Brogan N W Alexander | 2 l | 5/2FAV | 111 |
| 4 |
Sunset Hill (IRE) 7yo · 12-0 · p |
Nathan Moscrop Susan Corbett | 12 l | 13/2 | 110 |
| F |
Visual Impact (IRE) 7yo · 11-9 · Fell |
Derek Fox Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore | — | 10/3 | 105 |
| PU |
Whispering Dancer (IRE) 7yo · 10-2 · p · Pulled up |
Bruce Lynn Susan Corbett | — | 20/1 | 74 |
Ayr 1:50 returns
1:50 Ayr result: FAQs
Who won the 1:50 at Ayr on Monday 23 February 2026?
Blakey Boy, ridden by Craig Nichol and trained by Ewan Whillans, at a starting price of 5/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Orkney Blue, the 5/2 favourite, finished third, 16 lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
7m 0.66s over 3m20y on soft ground.




