Result · Chester · Thursday 7 May 2026
1:30 Chester result: Roman Dragon wins the CAA Stellar Handicap
Roman Dragon won the 1:30 at Chester on Thursday 7 May 2026, beating Dubai Bling by ¼ length. Ridden by Oisin Murphy for trainer Hugo Palmer, the seven-year-old was sent off at 4/1 and covered the 5f15y on good ground in 1m 0.04s. Atomic Force was a further 2¼ lengths back in third at 15/2. Non-finishers: Stratusnine (pulled up). Arklow Lad (unsuitable ground), Dapper Valley (self certificate, not eaten up), Jakajaro (unsuitable ground) were non-runners.
1:30 Chester full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Roman Dragon (GB) 7yo · 9-7 · vp |
Oisin Murphy Hugo Palmer | — | 4/1 | 95 |
| 2 |
Dubai Bling (IRE) 4yo · 9-10 · p |
Billy Loughnane Hugo Palmer | ¼ l | 10/1 | 98 |
| 3 |
Atomic Force (IRE) 7yo · 9-6 |
Hector Crouch Edward Bethell | 2¼ l | 15/2 | 94 |
| 4 |
Seven Questions (IRE) 5yo · 9-1 · p |
Tom Marquand Robert Cowell | ¼ l | 13/2 | 89 |
| 5 |
Canon's House (GB) 5yo · 8-13 · p |
Joanna Mason Michael & David Easterby | 1¼ l | 4/1 | 87 |
| 6 |
Ruby's Profit (IRE) 4yo · 8-13 · t |
Jack Doughty Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole | ¼ l | 3/1FAV | 87 |
| 7 |
Vintage Clarets (GB) 7yo · 8-10 · claim 5lb |
Ethan Tindall Richard & Peter Fahey | ¾ l | 33/1 | 89 |
| 8 |
Smart Vision (GB) 5yo · 9-1 · p |
Lewis Edmunds Jessica Macey | 2 l | 66/1 | 89 |
| 9 |
Roach Power (IRE) 7yo · 8-11 · b |
J F Egan Michael Wigham | 2¾ l | 40/1 | 85 |
| PU |
Stratusnine (IRE) 4yo · 9-4 · Pulled up |
Jason Watson Hugo Palmer | — | 9/1 | 92 |
Non-runners: Arklow Lad (unsuitable ground), Dapper Valley (self certificate, not eaten up), Jakajaro (unsuitable ground)
Chester 1:30 returns
1:30 Chester result: FAQs
Who won the 1:30 at Chester on Thursday 7 May 2026?
Roman Dragon, ridden by Oisin Murphy and trained by Hugo Palmer, at a starting price of 4/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Ruby's Profit, the 3/1 favourite, finished sixth, 4 lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
1m 0.04s over 5f15y on good ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Arklow Lad (unsuitable ground), Dapper Valley (self certificate, not eaten up), Jakajaro (unsuitable ground). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
