Result · Chester · Saturday 11 July 2026
2:45 Chester result: Advance Twentyfive wins the Tom Jones Live At Chester Racecourse Handicap Stakes (Div I)
Class 47½f flatGoing Good9 ranTime 1m 32.33sWinner's prize £7,731
Advance Twentyfive won the 2:45 at Chester on Saturday 11 July 2026, beating Vixey by ¾ length. Ridden by Harry Russell for trainer Richard & Peter Fahey, the three-year-old was sent off at 22/1 and covered the 7½f on good ground in 1m 32.33s. Giant was a further 1 length back in third at 9/2. Eagle Bay was a non-runner.
2:45 Chester full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Advance Twentyfive (FR) 3yo · 9-0 · v |
Harry Russell Richard & Peter Fahey | — | 22/1 | 78 |
| 2 |
Vixey (GB) 6yo · 9-8 |
Aiden Brookes Simon West | ¾ l | 17/2 | 77 |
| 3 |
Giant (GB) 6yo · 8-11 |
Harry Davies Ian Williams | 1 l | 9/2 | 60 |
| 4 |
Miami Matrix (IRE) 4yo · 9-8 · p · claim 7lb |
Donagh Murphy Patrick Morris | 1½ l | 11/1 | 84 |
| 5 |
Obelix (GB) 6yo · 10-0 · h |
Dylan Hogan Julie Camacho | ¾ l | 11/4 | 83 |
| 6 |
Percy's Lad (GB) 8yo · 10-4 |
Edward Greatrex Daniel & Claire Kubler | ¼ l | 7/4FAV | 87 |
| 7 |
He's A Gentleman (IRE) 7yo · 9-4 · v · claim 3lb |
Jack Callan Hugo Palmer | ¼ l | 22/1 | 76 |
| 8 |
Moon Beginnings (IRE) 4yo · 9-5 · /es |
Laura Pearson David Loughnane | ¾ l | 14/1 | 74 |
| 9 |
Paws For Thought (IRE) 8yo · 9-3 · b |
David Allan Donald McCain | 5½ l | 28/1 | 72 |
Non-runner: Eagle Bay
Chester 2:45 returns
Tote win£25.40Per £1 stake
Tote place£5.30 £2.40 £1.70Per £1 stake
Exacta£271.801st and 2nd in order
CSF£196.86Computer straight forecast
Tricast£1014.741st, 2nd and 3rd in order
Trifecta£1001.901st, 2nd and 3rd in order
2:45 Chester result: FAQs
Who won the 2:45 at Chester on Saturday 11 July 2026?
Advance Twentyfive, ridden by Harry Russell and trained by Richard & Peter Fahey, at a starting price of 22/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Percy's Lad, the 7/4 favourite, finished sixth, 4¼ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
1m 32.33s over 7½f on good ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Eagle Bay. Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
