Result · Chester · Saturday 30 May 2026
4:38 Chester result: Folk Pageant wins the General Elliot Croft Handicap (GBBPlus Race)
Favourite Folk Pageant won the 4:38 at Chester on Saturday 30 May 2026, beating Crockham Heath by 1 length. Ridden by Hector Crouch for trainer Charlie Johnston, the three-year-old was sent off at 11/4 and covered the 1m2f70y on good ground in 2m 13.75s. Home Hero was a further 3 lengths back in third at 4/1. Gatehouse (unsuitable ground) was a non-runner.
4:38 Chester full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Folk Pageant (GB) 3yo · 9-1 |
Hector Crouch Charlie Johnston | — | 11/4FAV | 74 |
| 2 |
Crockham Heath (GB) 3yo · 9-7 |
Oisin Murphy Andrew Balding | 1 l | 4/1 | 80 |
| 3 |
Home Hero (IRE) 3yo · 8-13 |
Jason Hart Hugo Palmer | 3 l | 4/1 | 72 |
| 4 |
Bemersyde (IRE) 3yo · 9-7 |
Silvestre De Sousa Jane Chapple-Hyam | ¼ l | 9/1 | 80 |
| 5 |
Timber Twelve (GB) 3yo · 9-9 |
Billy Loughnane Michael Bell | ½ l | 14/1 | 82 |
| 6 |
Blue Noon (IRE) 3yo · 9-4 |
Alec Voikhansky Richard Hannon | 1¼ l | 14/1 | 77 |
| 7 |
Advance Twentyfive (FR) 3yo · 9-9 |
David Nolan Richard & Peter Fahey | ¾ l | 33/1 | 82 |
| 8 |
Knowledge (GB) 3yo · 9-8 |
Harry Davies Simon & Ed Crisford | ¾ l | 18/1 | 81 |
| 9 |
Carwyn (IRE) 3yo · 8-10 |
Barry McHugh Patrick Morris | 2¼ l | 66/1 | 69 |
| 10 |
Mayaada (IRE) 3yo · 9-5 |
Pierre-Louis Jamin Ollie Sangster | ½ l | 4/1 | 78 |
Non-runner: Gatehouse (unsuitable ground)
Chester 4:38 returns
4:38 Chester result: FAQs
Who won the 4:38 at Chester on Saturday 30 May 2026?
Folk Pageant, ridden by Hector Crouch and trained by Charlie Johnston, at a starting price of 11/4.
Did the favourite win?
Yes. Folk Pageant won as the 11/4 favourite.
What was the winning time?
2m 13.75s over 1m2f70y on good ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Gatehouse (unsuitable ground). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
