Result · Chelmsford City (AW) · Sunday 8 February 2026
2:37 Chelmsford City (AW) result: Sanditon wins the SIS Proud Partners Of Chelmsford Racecourse Handicap
Sanditon won the 2:37 at Chelmsford City (AW) on Sunday 8 February 2026, beating the 15/8 favourite King David by ¼ length. Ridden by Callum Shepherd for trainer Charlie Johnston, the four-year-old was sent off at 8/1 and covered the 7f on standard ground in 1m 25.82s. Toussarok was a further 1¼ lengths back in third at 16/1.
2:37 Chelmsford City (AW) full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sanditon (IRE) 4yo · 9-1 · p |
Callum Shepherd Charlie Johnston | — | 8/1 | 57 |
| 2 |
King David (IRE) 5yo · 9-9 · tb |
Marco Ghiani Gay Kelleway | ¼ l | 15/8FAV | 65 |
| 3 |
Toussarok (GB) 8yo · 9-3 |
Jack Doughty Tony Carroll | 1¼ l | 16/1 | 59 |
| 4 |
Fort Augustus (GB) 4yo · 9-0 · h |
Rob Hornby Charlie Wallis | 3¼ l | 40/1 | 56 |
| 5 |
Invincible Melody (IRE) 4yo · 8-13 · v · claim 5lb |
Jack Dace Stuart Williams | ½ l | 5/1 | 60 |
| 6 |
Mandana (IRE) 4yo · 9-9 · h |
Hollie Doyle James Owen | 2¼ l | 4/1 | 65 |
| 7 |
Pickering Castle (GB) 4yo · 9-5 |
Luke Morris David Simcock | 2 l | 4/1 | 61 |
| 8 |
Silky Robin (IRE) 5yo · 9-8 · b |
Sean D Bowen Brian Toomey | 6 l | 22/1 | 64 |
Chelmsford City (AW) 2:37 returns
2:37 Chelmsford City (AW) result: FAQs
Who won the 2:37 at Chelmsford City (AW) on Sunday 8 February 2026?
Sanditon, ridden by Callum Shepherd and trained by Charlie Johnston, at a starting price of 8/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. King David, the 15/8 favourite, finished second, ¼ length behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
1m 25.82s over 7f on standard ground.




