Result · Cheltenham · Saturday 24 October 2026
4:40 Cheltenham result: Ballycrystal Boy wins the Lucy's 40th Birthday Celebration Open National Hunt Flat Race (Category 1 Elimination) (GBB Race)
Favourite Ballycrystal Boy won the 4:40 at Cheltenham on Saturday 24 October 2026, beating Dennis's Honor by 4 lengths. Ridden by Gavin Sheehan for trainer Jamie Snowden, the four-year-old was sent off at 6/5 and covered the 2m½f on good to soft ground in 3m 56.40s. Ask Millie was a further 4¼ lengths back in third at 20/1. Micky Haller, Stoner's Sister, Newgrove, I've Got A Friend were non-runners.
4:40 Cheltenham full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ballycrystal Boy (IRE) 4yo · 11-1 |
Gavin Sheehan Jamie Snowden | — | 6/5FAV | — |
| 2 |
Dennis's Honor (GB) 4yo · 11-1 |
Jack Andrews Tom Ellis | 4 l | 33/1 | — |
| 3 |
Ask Millie (IRE) 5yo · 10-9 |
Sam Twiston-Davies Oliver Signy | 4¼ l | 20/1 | — |
| 4 |
Freetobe (IRE) 4yo · 11-1 |
Liam Harrison Fergal O'Brien | 2¼ l | 11/1 | — |
| 5 |
Littlebobbydazzler (GB) 4yo · 11-5 · h |
Charlie Deutsch Mel Rowley | 4 l | 5/1 | — |
| 6 |
Cask Of Pimlico (IRE) 4yo · 11-1 · t |
Ciaran Gethings Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls | 2¼ l | 22/1 | — |
| 7 |
Milord D'anjou (FR) 4yo · 11-1 |
Ben Jones Ben Pauling | 1½ l | 10/1 | — |
| 8 |
Delusionofgrandeur (IRE) 5yo · 11-2 |
Jack Hogan Fergal O'Brien | 20 l | 20/1 | — |
| 9 |
Port Isaac (GB) 4yo · 11-5 |
Jonathan Burke Toby Bulgin | 25 l | 9/1 | — |
| 10 |
Tythingman (GB) 4yo · 11-5 |
Freddie Gingell Joe Tizzard | 12 l | 6/1 | — |
Non-runners: Micky Haller, Stoner's Sister, Newgrove, I've Got A Friend
Cheltenham 4:40 returns
4:40 Cheltenham result: FAQs
Who won the 4:40 at Cheltenham on Saturday 24 October 2026?
Ballycrystal Boy, ridden by Gavin Sheehan and trained by Jamie Snowden, at a starting price of 6/5.
Did the favourite win?
Yes. Ballycrystal Boy won as the 6/5 favourite.
What was the winning time?
3m 56.40s over 2m½f on good to soft ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Micky Haller, Stoner's Sister, Newgrove, I've Got A Friend. Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
