Result · Ayr · Saturday 18 April 2026
1:45 Ayr result: Pounding Poet wins the CPMS Novices' Champion Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Pounding Poet won the 1:45 at Ayr on Saturday 18 April 2026, beating the 10/3 favourite Big John Wayne by 3 lengths. Ridden by Stan Sheppard for trainer Tom Lacey, the ten-year-old was sent off at 18/1 and covered the 3m on heavy ground in 6m 44.01s. I Wish You was a further ½ length back in third at 5/1. Non-finishers: Walking On Air (fell), Caughtinyourtrance (pulled up), Gamesters Guy (pulled up), Blakey Boy (pulled up). Al Kalila (unsuitable ground), Califet En Vol (unsuitable ground), Diamond Dealer (unsuitable ground), Milcree (self certificate, bruised foot) were non-runners.
1:45 Ayr full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pounding Poet (IRE) 10yo · 10-12 · tv |
Stan Sheppard Tom Lacey | — | 18/1 | 124 |
| 2 |
Big John Wayne (IRE) 8yo · 10-7 |
Derek Fox Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore | 3 l | 10/3FAV | 119 |
| 3 |
I Wish You (FR) 6yo · 10-8 · p |
Patrick Wadge Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore | ½ l | 5/1 | 120 |
| 4 |
Ayiko (GB) 7yo · 10-12 · tp |
J J Slevin S R B Crawford | 12 l | 20/1 | 124 |
| 5 |
Young Jack (IRE) 8yo · 10-13 · p |
Danny McMenamin Chris Grant | 3½ l | 13/2 | 125 |
| 6 |
Just Over Land (FR) 7yo · 10-11 · t |
Dylan Johnston Sam Thomas | ¼ l | 20/1 | 123 |
| 7 |
Kdeux Saint Fray (FR) 6yo · 11-4 · t |
Sam Twiston-Davies Anthony Honeyball | 32 l | 7/2 | 130 |
| F |
Walking On Air (IRE) 9yo · 10-11 · v · Fell |
Harry Cobden Faye Bramley | — | 20/1 | 123 |
| PU |
Caughtinyourtrance (IRE) 7yo · 10-10 · tp · Pulled up |
Ryan Mania James Moffatt | — | 11/1 | 122 |
| PU |
Gamesters Guy (GB) 7yo · 11-7 · Pulled up |
Jack Tudor Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero | — | 12/1 | 133 |
| PU |
Blakey Boy (IRE) 6yo · 10-2 · p · Pulled up |
Peter Kavanagh Ewan Whillans | — | 15/2 | 112 |
Non-runners: Al Kalila (unsuitable ground), Califet En Vol (unsuitable ground), Diamond Dealer (unsuitable ground), Milcree (self certificate, bruised foot)
Ayr 1:45 returns
1:45 Ayr result: FAQs
Who won the 1:45 at Ayr on Saturday 18 April 2026?
Pounding Poet, ridden by Stan Sheppard and trained by Tom Lacey, at a starting price of 18/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Big John Wayne, the 10/3 favourite, finished second, 3 lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
6m 44.01s over 3m on heavy ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Al Kalila (unsuitable ground), Califet En Vol (unsuitable ground), Diamond Dealer (unsuitable ground), Milcree (self certificate, bruised foot). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
