Result · Beverley · Wednesday 16 September 2026
2:08 Beverley result: Austrian Theory wins the Season Finale Is Next Tuesday Selling Handicap Stakes
Austrian Theory won the 2:08 at Beverley on Wednesday 16 September 2026, beating Great Blasket by 1¼ lengths. Ridden by David Allan for trainer Tim Easterby, the seven-year-old was sent off at 7/2 and covered the 1m2f on good ground in 2m 5.22s. Mao Shang Wong was a further ¾ length back in third at 6/1. Ohara was a non-runner.
2:08 Beverley full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Austrian Theory (IRE) 7yo · 9-7 · p |
David Allan Tim Easterby | — | 7/2 | 68 |
| 2 |
Great Blasket (IRE) 6yo · 10-0 · v |
Jason Hart James Owen | 1¼ l | 4/1 | 75 |
| 3 |
Mao Shang Wong (IRE) 4yo · 9-8 · claim 5lb |
Conor Whiteley David O'Meara | ¾ l | 6/1 | 74 |
| 4 |
Freddy Robinson (GB) 7yo · 8-11 |
Connor Beasley Brian Ellison | 1 l | 18/1 | 58 |
| 5 |
Dr Rio (FR) 10yo · 9-4 |
Zak Wheatley Declan Carroll | 1½ l | 14/1 | 65 |
| 6 |
Kitsune Power (IRE) 7yo · 8-10 · p |
Cam Hardie Tim Easterby | 3 l | 66/1 | 57 |
| 7 |
Bearwith (GB) 8yo · 9-3 · claim 5lb |
Tom Kiely-Marshall Harriet Bethell | 2¼ l | 15/2 | 69 |
| 8 |
Cosmos Raj (GB) 8yo · 9-9 |
Daniel Tudhope David O'Meara | 11 l | 3/1FAV | 66 |
| 9 |
Hunterian (IRE) 3yo · 8-9 |
Andrew Mullen Charlie Johnston | 5 l | 28/1 | 61 |
| 10 |
Shimmering Sands (GB) 7yo · 9-13 · t |
Joanna Mason Michael & David Easterby | 6½ l | 10/1 | 74 |
Non-runner: Ohara
Beverley 2:08 returns
2:08 Beverley result: FAQs
Who won the 2:08 at Beverley on Wednesday 16 September 2026?
Austrian Theory, ridden by David Allan and trained by Tim Easterby, at a starting price of 7/2.
Did the favourite win?
No. Cosmos Raj, the 3/1 favourite, finished 8th, 20¾ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
2m 5.22s over 1m2f on good ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Ohara. Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.




