7yo gelding · 11-7 · tongue strap and blinkers
Jockey James Bowen · Trainer Nicky Henderson Owner Mr And Mrs J D Cotton · By Saint Des Saints (FR) out of Aubana Celeste (FR)
15/2Starting price
Alentejo won the 4:43 at Ayr on Friday 17 April 2026, beating Irish Champ by 7½ lengths. Ridden by James Bowen for trainer Nicky Henderson, the seven-year-old was sent off at 15/2 and covered the 3m on soft ground in 6m 37.50s. Society Soldier was a further 2½ lengths back in third at 6/1. Non-finishers: Hidden History (pulled up), Billy Boi Blue (pulled up), Hawthorn Street (pulled up), Patriotik (pulled up), Rocheval (pulled up), Draco Malfoy (pulled up), Woodland Park (pulled up). Don Rafael (self certificate), Whistle Stop Tour (withdrawn; unsuitable ground) were non-runners.
Non-runners: Don Rafael (self certificate), Whistle Stop Tour (withdrawn; unsuitable ground)
Ayr 4:43 returns
Tote win£8.50Per £1 stake
Tote place£2.80 £3.80 £2.40Per £1 stake
Exacta£114.501st and 2nd in order
CSF£109.41Computer straight forecast
Tricast£688.461st, 2nd and 3rd in order
Trifecta£1120.901st, 2nd and 3rd in order
4:43 Ayr result: FAQs
Who won the 4:43 at Ayr on Friday 17 April 2026?
Alentejo, ridden by James Bowen and trained by Nicky Henderson, at a starting price of 15/2.
Did the favourite win?
No. Woodland Park, the 7/2 favourite, pulled up.
What was the winning time?
6m 37.50s over 3m on soft ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Don Rafael (self certificate), Whistle Stop Tour (withdrawn; unsuitable ground). 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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