Result · Chester · Saturday 30 May 2026
2:53 Chester result: Believitanducan wins the Louise Keegan Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
Favourite Believitanducan won the 2:53 at Chester on Saturday 30 May 2026, beating Solar Pass by 3¼ lengths. Ridden by Billy Loughnane for trainer Alan King, the five-year-old was sent off at 5/6 and covered the 1m7f196y on good ground in 3m 32.66s. Heathen was a further 1¼ lengths back in third at 14/1. Percy Jones (vet's certificate, coughing), Savrola (unsuitable ground) were non-runners.
2:53 Chester full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Believitanducan (IRE) 5yo · 9-9 |
Billy Loughnane Alan King | — | 5/6FAV | 77 |
| 2 |
Solar Pass (GB) 4yo · 9-5 · p |
Oisin Murphy Andrew Balding | 3¼ l | 10/3 | 74 |
| 3 |
Heathen (GB) 7yo · 9-5 |
David Nolan Jennie Candlish | 1¼ l | 14/1 | 73 |
| 4 |
Kuredu King (IRE) 4yo · 9-13 · b |
Pierre-Louis Jamin Donald McCain | ½ l | 33/1 | 82 |
| 5 |
Midnight Rumble (GB) 5yo · 10-0 |
Joe Leavy Jake Thomas Coulson | 1½ l | 33/1 | 82 |
| 6 |
Imperial Sovereign (IRE) 5yo · 9-12 |
Jason Hart Philip Kirby | ½ l | 7/1 | 80 |
| 7 |
Dance Time (GB) 6yo · 9-6 · b |
Hector Crouch David Loughnane | 3½ l | 12/1 | 74 |
| 8 |
Venezuelan (IRE) 4yo · 9-13 · p |
Gina Mangan Gary Hanmer | 4¼ l | 16/1 | 82 |
| 9 |
Ouro Preto (FR) 5yo · 9-11 |
Cieren Fallon Iain Jardine | 7½ l | 66/1 | 79 |
Non-runners: Percy Jones (vet's certificate, coughing), Savrola (unsuitable ground)
Chester 2:53 returns
2:53 Chester result: FAQs
Who won the 2:53 at Chester on Saturday 30 May 2026?
Believitanducan, ridden by Billy Loughnane and trained by Alan King, at a starting price of 5/6.
Did the favourite win?
Yes. Believitanducan won as the 5/6 favourite.
What was the winning time?
3m 32.66s over 1m7f196y on good ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Percy Jones (vet's certificate, coughing), Savrola (unsuitable ground). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
