Result · Chepstow · Saturday 21 February 2026
2:17 Chepstow result: Risk De Pluie wins the Pertemps Network Novices' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Favourite Risk De Pluie won the 2:17 at Chepstow on Saturday 21 February 2026, beating Another Fine Mess by 5½ lengths. Ridden by Toby McCain-Mitchell for trainer Ben Clarke, the seven-year-old was sent off at 5/4 and covered the 2m3f on soft ground in 5m 4.02s. My Friend Sean was a further 3½ lengths back in third at 7/1. Non-finishers: Pyramid Place (pulled up). Arctic Conditions (self certificate), Gris Majeur (self certificate), Star Of Affinity (self certificate) were non-runners.
2:17 Chepstow full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Risk De Pluie (FR) 7yo · 11-8 · t · claim 5lb |
Toby McCain-Mitchell Ben Clarke | — | 5/4FAV | 115 |
| 2 |
Another Fine Mess (IRE) 7yo · 11-11 |
Bryan Carver Jeremy Scott | 5½ l | 9/4 | 113 |
| 3 |
My Friend Sean (IRE) 7yo · 11-12 · tp |
Stan Sheppard Tom Lacey | 3½ l | 7/1 | 114 |
| 4 |
Holeshot (IRE) 7yo · 11-10 |
Conor O'Farrell Tim Vaughan | 6½ l | 9/1 | 112 |
| 5 |
Jack To Bat (GB) 7yo · 11-11 |
Kevin Brogan Jonjo & A J O'Neill | 40 l | 17/2 | 113 |
| 6 |
Melton Mossy (IRE) 7yo · 11-8 · t |
Conor Ring Evan Williams | 3½ l | 22/1 | 110 |
| PU |
Pyramid Place (IRE) 9yo · 11-13 · b · Pulled up |
James Best Harriet Dickin | — | 50/1 | 115 |
Non-runners: Arctic Conditions (self certificate), Gris Majeur (self certificate), Star Of Affinity (self certificate)
Chepstow 2:17 returns
2:17 Chepstow result: FAQs
Who won the 2:17 at Chepstow on Saturday 21 February 2026?
Risk De Pluie, ridden by Toby McCain-Mitchell and trained by Ben Clarke, at a starting price of 5/4.
Did the favourite win?
Yes. Risk De Pluie won as the 5/4 favourite.
What was the winning time?
5m 4.02s over 2m3f on soft ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Arctic Conditions (self certificate), Gris Majeur (self certificate), Star Of Affinity (self certificate). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.




