Result · Ayr · Monday 23 February 2026
3:30 Ayr result: Next Twist wins the 100% RacingTV Profits Back To Racing Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
Class 42m hurdleGoing Soft5 ranTime 4m 20.05sWinner's prize £5,446
Favourite Next Twist won the 3:30 at Ayr on Monday 23 February 2026, beating Linalene by ½ length. Ridden by Sean Bowen for trainer Olly Murphy, the six-year-old was sent off at 4/11 and covered the 2m on soft ground in 4m 20.05s. Green Hope was a further 19 lengths back in third at 9/4. Non-finishers: Luckie Devil (pulled up).
3:30 Ayr full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Next Twist (FR) 6yo · 12-0 · h |
Sean Bowen Olly Murphy | — | 4/11FAV | 121 |
| 2 |
Linalene (FR) 5yo · 11-7 |
Patrick Wadge Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore | ½ l | 28/1 | — |
| 3 |
Green Hope (GB) 5yo · 12-0 · t |
J J Slevin W R Crawford | 19 l | 9/4 | — |
| 4 |
Ms Cindy Kate (IRE) 5yo · 11-0 |
Danny McMenamin Nicky Richards | 9 l | 100/1 | — |
| PU |
Luckie Devil (IRE) 6yo · 11-7 · h · Pulled up |
Callum Bewley Nicky Richards | — | 100/1 | — |
Ayr 3:30 returns
Tote win£1.37Per £1 stake
Tote place£1.10 £3.10Per £1 stake
Exacta£91st and 2nd in order
CSF£7.79Computer straight forecast
Trifecta£10.701st, 2nd and 3rd in order
3:30 Ayr result: FAQs
Who won the 3:30 at Ayr on Monday 23 February 2026?
Next Twist, ridden by Sean Bowen and trained by Olly Murphy, at a starting price of 4/11.
Did the favourite win?
Yes. Next Twist won as the 4/11 favourite.
What was the winning time?
4m 20.05s over 2m on soft ground.
