Result · Chester · Friday 8 May 2026
1:30 Chester result: Respond wins the CAA Stellar Great Cheshire Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
Favourite Respond won the 1:30 at Chester on Friday 8 May 2026, beating Whip Cracker by 4¾ lengths. Ridden by Oisin Murphy for trainer Andrew Balding, the four-year-old was sent off at 10/11 and covered the 1m2f70y on good ground in 2m 6.40s. Janey Mackers was a further ½ length back in third at 33/1. Clouds Hill (unsuitable ground), Norwalk Havoc (self certificate, not eaten up), Savvy Victory (unsuitable ground) were non-runners.
1:30 Chester full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Respond (IRE) 4yo · 9-5 · h |
Oisin Murphy Andrew Balding | — | 10/11FAV | 96 |
| 2 |
Whip Cracker (IRE) 5yo · 9-4 · p |
Ryan Moore Richard Hughes | 4¾ l | 8/1 | 95 |
| 3 |
Janey Mackers (IRE) 4yo · 9-1 |
Hector Crouch David Menuisier | ½ l | 33/1 | 92 |
| 4 |
El Burhan (IRE) 4yo · 9-9 · t |
Billy Loughnane George Boughey | ¾ l | 10/3 | 100 |
| 5 |
Triple Double A (IRE) 4yo · 8-4 · tp |
Luke Morris Hugo Palmer | l | 14/1 | 81 |
| 6 |
Callianassa (IRE) 5yo · 8-5 |
Sean D Bowen Brian Ellison | 1 l | 66/1 | 82 |
| 7 |
Bragbor (GB) 5yo · 8-10 · claim 3lb |
Warren Fentiman Richard & Peter Fahey | ½ l | 14/1 | 90 |
| 8 |
Auld Toon Loon (IRE) 7yo · 9-6 · t |
Pierre-Louis Jamin Tom Dascombe | ½ l | 12/1 | 97 |
| 9 |
Great David (GB) 4yo · 9-11 |
James Doyle James Tate | 4 l | 12/1 | 102 |
| 10 |
Echalar (IRE) 4yo · 8-2 · h |
Duran Fentiman Ian Williams | 22 l | 80/1 | 76 |
| 11 |
Bravais (GB) 6yo · 8-11 |
David Probert Ian Williams | 1½ l | 50/1 | 88 |
Non-runners: Clouds Hill (unsuitable ground), Norwalk Havoc (self certificate, not eaten up), Savvy Victory (unsuitable ground)
Chester 1:30 returns
1:30 Chester result: FAQs
Who won the 1:30 at Chester on Friday 8 May 2026?
Respond, ridden by Oisin Murphy and trained by Andrew Balding, at a starting price of 10/11.
Did the favourite win?
Yes. Respond won as the 10/11 favourite.
What was the winning time?
2m 6.40s over 1m2f70y on good ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Clouds Hill (unsuitable ground), Norwalk Havoc (self certificate, not eaten up), Savvy Victory (unsuitable ground). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
