Result · Chester · Sunday 2 August 2026
2:45 Chester result: Pure Grit wins the British Stallion Studs Ebf "Confined" Maiden Stakes (For Horses Which Have Not Run More Than Three Times) (GBB Race)
Class 46f flatGoing Good5 ranTime 1m 14.89sWinner's prize £7,731
Favourite Pure Grit won the 2:45 at Chester on Sunday 2 August 2026, beating Shakwaa by 2¼ lengths. Ridden by Oisin Murphy for trainer Andrew Balding, the two-year-old was sent off at 4/9 and covered the 6f on good ground in 1m 14.89s. Sovereigns High was a further 2 lengths back in third at 28/1.
2:45 Chester full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pure Grit (GB) 2yo · 9-7 |
Oisin Murphy Andrew Balding | — | 4/9FAV | 85 |
| 2 |
Shakwaa (GB) 2yo · 9-7 |
Kieran Shoemark Ed Walker | 2¼ l | 11/8 | — |
| 3 |
Sovereigns High (IRE) 2yo · 9-7 |
Edward Greatrex Ralph Beckett | 2 l | 28/1 | — |
| 4 |
Therewearethen (IRE) 2yo · 9-7 |
George Wood Jennie Candlish | 6 l | 125/1 | — |
| 5 |
Independent Roze (GB) 2yo · 9-2 |
Joanna Mason Lisa Williamson | 2¼ l | 300/1 | — |
Chester 2:45 returns
Tote win£1.45Per £1 stake
Tote place£1.10 £1.10Per £1 stake
Exacta£1.401st and 2nd in order
CSF£1.48Computer straight forecast
Trifecta£2.201st, 2nd and 3rd in order
2:45 Chester result: FAQs
Who won the 2:45 at Chester on Sunday 2 August 2026?
Pure Grit, ridden by Oisin Murphy and trained by Andrew Balding, at a starting price of 4/9.
Did the favourite win?
Yes. Pure Grit won as the 4/9 favourite.
What was the winning time?
1m 14.89s over 6f on good ground.
