Result · Ayr · Friday 17 April 2026
5:15 Ayr result: Balboa wins the Jardine Utilities Race To Repair 'Hands & Heels' Handicap Hurdle (Conditionals/Amateurs)
Balboa won the 5:15 at Ayr on Friday 17 April 2026, beating Thankyouandplease by 5½ lengths. Ridden by Mr Jack Stenhouse for trainer Seamus Mullins, the six-year-old was sent off at 10/3J and covered the 2m4f100y on soft ground in 5m 39.87s. Travis Wheatley was a further 2½ lengths back in third at 9/1. Non-finishers: Rickety Gate (pulled up), Summergrounds (pulled up), Nice One Eric (pulled up). Westoftignes (vet's certificate) was a non-runner.
5:15 Ayr full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Balboa (GB) 6yo · 10-11 · claim 3lb |
Mr Jack Stenhouse Seamus Mullins | — | 10/3J | 106 |
| 2 |
Thankyouandplease (FR) 6yo · 11-2 |
Oscar Palmer Syd Hosie | 5½ l | 11/1 | 108 |
| 3 |
Travis Wheatley (IRE) 6yo · 10-11 · p |
Rian Corcoran Adam Nicol | 2½ l | 9/1 | 103 |
| 4 |
Paso Doble (IRE) 9yo · 11-9 · tp · claim 3lb |
Mr Lucas Murphy Paul Nicholls | 7 l | 10/1 | 118 |
| 5 |
Kap Boy (FR) 7yo · 11-10 · claim 3lb |
Tom Hutsby Olly Murphy | 4½ l | 7/2 | 119 |
| 6 |
Guchen (FR) 6yo · 11-13 · t · claim 3lb |
Aamilah Aswat Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls | 8 l | 10/3J | 122 |
| PU |
Rickety Gate (GB) 11yo · 9-13 · claim 3lb · Pulled up |
Ella McGarry Nicky Richards | — | 25/1 | 89 |
| PU |
Summergrounds (GB) 10yo · 11-1 · claim 5lb · Pulled up |
Mr Harvey James Nicky Richards | — | 14/1 | 112 |
| PU |
Nice One Eric (GB) 5yo · 11-7 · Pulled up |
Elliott England Ben Pauling | — | 15/2 | 113 |
Non-runner: Westoftignes (vet's certificate)
Ayr 5:15 returns
5:15 Ayr result: FAQs
Who won the 5:15 at Ayr on Friday 17 April 2026?
Balboa, ridden by Mr Jack Stenhouse and trained by Seamus Mullins, at a starting price of 10/3J.
What was the winning time?
5m 39.87s over 2m4f100y on soft ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Westoftignes (vet's certificate). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
