Result · Bath · Thursday 29 October 2026
2:42 Bath result: Newtown Duke wins the Thank You To Our Loyal Annual Members Handicap Stakes (GBBPlus Race)
Newtown Duke won the 2:42 at Bath on Thursday 29 October 2026, beating Box To Box by 1¾ lengths. Ridden by Edward Greatrex for trainer Ian Williams, the five-year-old was sent off at 6/1 and covered the 1m2f on soft ground in 2m 14.98s. Sergei Breeze was a further 1¾ lengths back in third at 11/4. Kokoluna, Just An Hour were non-runners.
2:42 Bath full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Newtown Duke (IRE) 5yo · 9-0 · t |
Edward Greatrex Ian Williams | — | 6/1 | 71 |
| 2 |
Box To Box (IRE) 7yo · 10-0 · v |
David Probert Hugo Palmer | 1¾ l | 9/1 | 85 |
| 3 |
Sergei Breeze (GB) 3yo · 8-5 · claim 7lb |
Charlie Tucker Kathy Turner | 1¾ l | 11/4FAV | 73 |
| 4 |
Due To Henry (GB) 5yo · 8-13 · b · claim 7lb |
Oliver Carmichael Eve Johnson Houghton | ¼ l | 5/1 | 77 |
| 5 |
The Dark Baron (IRE) 4yo · 8-4 · claim 5lb |
Olivia Tubb Kathy Turner | 4¾ l | 22/1 | 66 |
| 6 |
Albus Anne (GB) 7yo · 8-4 · h · claim 7lb |
Olivia Haines Jimmy Fox | ¼ l | 4/1 | 68 |
| 7 |
Wisper (IRE) 8yo · 10-0 |
Kieran Shoemark Alan King | 1½ l | 5/1 | 85 |
| 8 |
Oratorical (GB) 3yo · 9-8 · p |
Hector Crouch David Loughnane | 6½ l | 33/1 | 83 |
| 9 |
Belfrina (IRE) 5yo · 9-8 · t |
Finley Marsh David Pipe | 2 l | 25/1 | 79 |
| 10 |
Royal Approval (IRE) 5yo · 9-12 |
Callum Hutchinson Joe Tickle | 2½ l | 50/1 | 83 |
| 11 |
Helga (GB) 3yo · 9-2 |
George Bass Jack Channon | l | 40/1 | 77 |
| 12 |
Liveinthelight (GB) 3yo · 9-1 |
George Wood Ollie Sangster | 13 l | 16/1 | 76 |
Non-runners: Kokoluna, Just An Hour
Bath 2:42 returns
2:42 Bath result: FAQs
Who won the 2:42 at Bath on Thursday 29 October 2026?
Newtown Duke, ridden by Edward Greatrex and trained by Ian Williams, at a starting price of 6/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Sergei Breeze, the 11/4 favourite, finished third, 3½ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
2m 14.98s over 1m2f on soft ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Kokoluna, Just An Hour. Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
