Result · Chelmsford City (AW) · Thursday 8 January 2026
5:30 Chelmsford City (AW) result: Evenepoel wins the 99 Annual Pass Restricted Maiden Stakes (GBB Race)
Evenepoel won the 5:30 at Chelmsford City (AW) on Thursday 8 January 2026, beating the 5/2 favourite Sparksmith by length. Ridden by Luke Morris for trainer Archie Watson, the three-year-old was sent off at 7/2 and covered the 6f on standard ground in 1m 13.68s. Allegrino was a further ¾ length back in third at 9/1. Arishka's Dream (self certificate, pricked foot), In Denial (travel problems), Roccobear (withdrawn; upset in stalls) were non-runners.
5:30 Chelmsford City (AW) full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Evenepoel (IRE) 3yo · 9-0 |
Luke Morris Archie Watson | — | 7/2 | — |
| 2 |
Sparksmith (FR) 3yo · 8-12 |
Jonny Peate James Ferguson | l | 5/2FAV | — |
| 3 |
Allegrino (IRE) 3yo · 8-9 |
Callum Hutchinson Andrew Balding | ¾ l | 9/1 | — |
| 4 |
Preferred (GB) 3yo · 8-7 |
Sean D Bowen James Tate | ¾ l | 33/1 | — |
| 5 |
Havana Jag (GB) 3yo · 8-9 |
Cieren Fallon Dylan Cunha | ½ l | 10/1 | 62 |
| 6 |
Gennadius (GB) 4yo · 10-2 |
Sean Levey Richard Hannon | 1¾ l | 9/2 | 70 |
| 7 |
Rawson (GB) 3yo · 8-12 |
Alistair Rawlinson Michael Appleby | ¼ l | 13/2 | — |
| 8 |
Special Acclaim (GB) 4yo · 10-2 |
Finley Marsh Jack Channon | 1 l | 14/1 | — |
| 9 |
Nautical Sky (GB) 3yo · 8-9 |
Tyler Heard James Ferguson | ¼ l | 80/1 | — |
Non-runners: Arishka's Dream (self certificate, pricked foot), In Denial (travel problems), Roccobear (withdrawn; upset in stalls)
Chelmsford City (AW) 5:30 returns
5:30 Chelmsford City (AW) result: FAQs
Who won the 5:30 at Chelmsford City (AW) on Thursday 8 January 2026?
Evenepoel, ridden by Luke Morris and trained by Archie Watson, at a starting price of 7/2.
Did the favourite win?
No. Sparksmith, the 5/2 favourite, finished second.
What was the winning time?
1m 13.68s over 6f on standard ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Arishka's Dream (self certificate, pricked foot), In Denial (travel problems), Roccobear (withdrawn; upset in stalls). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
