Result · Chepstow · Monday 31 August 2026
5:45 Chepstow result: Zambezi Magic wins the DragonBet Handicap Stakes
Zambezi Magic won the 5:45 at Chepstow on Monday 31 August 2026, beating the 15/8 favourite Meet Me In Meraki by ¼ length. Ridden by William Cox for trainer Bernard Llewellyn, the nine-year-old was sent off at 20/1 and covered the 1m2f on good to soft ground in 2m 14.32s. Staywitherjohnny was a further 1 length back in third at 4/1. Stipulation was a non-runner.
5:45 Chepstow full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Zambezi Magic (GB) 9yo · 9-2 · h |
William Cox Bernard Llewellyn | — | 20/1 | 58 |
| 2 |
Meet Me In Meraki (GB) 5yo · 9-5 |
Pat Dobbs David Evans | ¼ l | 15/8FAV | 61 |
| 3 |
Staywitherjohnny (IRE) 4yo · 8-12 |
Rossa Ryan Ciaran Murphy | 1 l | 4/1 | 54 |
| 4 |
Ghost Story (IRE) 5yo · 9-9 |
Lewis Edmunds John Butler | 1¼ l | 2/1 | 65 |
| 5 |
Liberate (GB) 4yo · 9-11 · claim 3lb |
Ashley Lewis Jim & Suzi Best | 15 l | 9/2 | 65 |
Non-runner: Stipulation
Chepstow 5:45 returns
5:45 Chepstow result: FAQs
Who won the 5:45 at Chepstow on Monday 31 August 2026?
Zambezi Magic, ridden by William Cox and trained by Bernard Llewellyn, at a starting price of 20/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Meet Me In Meraki, the 15/8 favourite, finished second, ¼ length behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
2m 14.32s over 1m2f on good to soft ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Stipulation. Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
