Result · Cartmel · Saturday 29 August 2026
2:40 Cartmel result: Gambino wins the RF Miller & Co Novices' Hurdle Race (GBB Race)
Class 42m1f hurdleGoing Good9 ranTime 4m 6.70sWinner's prize £5,446
Favourite Gambino won the 2:40 at Cartmel on Saturday 29 August 2026, beating Whermyrosemarygoes by 1 length. Ridden by Harry Skelton for trainer Dan Skelton, the five-year-old was sent off at 30/100 and covered the 2m1f on good ground in 4m 6.70s. Faithful Guardian was a further 4 lengths back in third at 12/1. Argentum was a non-runner.
2:40 Cartmel full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Gambino (IRE) 5yo · 11-9 |
Harry Skelton Dan Skelton | — | 30/100FAV | 119 |
| 2 |
Whermyrosemarygoes (IRE) 5yo · 11-2 |
Harry Cobden Faye Bramley | 1 l | 7/2 | — |
| 3 |
Faithful Guardian (IRE) 4yo · 10-13 |
Theo Gillard Donald McCain | 4 l | 12/1 | — |
| 4 |
Pink 'n Purple (IRE) 4yo · 10-8 · claim 5lb |
Benjamin Macey Jeff Mullins | 7½ l | 28/1 | 79 |
| 5 |
Champagne Powder (FR) 4yo · 10-13 |
Brian Hughes James Moffatt | 2¾ l | 12/1 | — |
| 6 |
Manhatane (FR) 4yo · 9-13 · claim 7lb |
Leah Noreci James Moffatt | 5 l | 100/1 | — |
| 7 |
Redbridge Rocco (IRE) 7yo · 11-2 · t |
Joe Williamson Patrick Neville | ½ l | 40/1 | — |
| 8 |
Hawthorn Road (IRE) 5yo · 11-2 · h |
Danny McMenamin Iain Jardine | 2¼ l | 22/1 | — |
| 9 |
Destination Unkown (IRE) 5yo · 11-2 |
James Best Michael Chapman | 17 l | 300/1 | 58 |
Non-runner: Argentum
Cartmel 2:40 returns
Tote win£1.30Per £1 stake
Tote place£1.10 £1.10 £2.10Per £1 stake
Exacta£2.101st and 2nd in order
CSF£2.15Computer straight forecast
Trifecta£7.901st, 2nd and 3rd in order
2:40 Cartmel result: FAQs
Who won the 2:40 at Cartmel on Saturday 29 August 2026?
Gambino, ridden by Harry Skelton and trained by Dan Skelton, at a starting price of 30/100.
Did the favourite win?
Yes. Gambino won as the 30/100 favourite.
What was the winning time?
4m 6.70s over 2m1f on good ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Argentum. Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
