Result · Doncaster · Friday 23 January 2026
1:45 Doncaster result: Minstrel Knight wins the Virgin Bet A Good Bet Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
Minstrel Knight won the 1:45 at Doncaster on Friday 23 January 2026, beating Division Day by 5 lengths. Ridden by Brian Hughes for trainer Edward Bethell, the five-year-old was sent off at 7/2 and covered the 2m1f on soft ground in 4m 7.60s. Minella Jury was a further ¼ length back in third at 13/8J. Non-finishers: Hobnail (pulled up). Desertmore News (unsuitable ground), Final Escape (unsuitable ground), Irandando Has (unsuitable ground), Lasko Des Obeaux (unsuitable ground), Prince Of Clova (unsuitable ground) were non-runners.
1:45 Doncaster full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Minstrel Knight (GB) 5yo · 11-8 |
Brian Hughes Edward Bethell | — | 7/2 | 117 |
| 2 |
Division Day (GB) 4yo · 10-3 |
Danny McMenamin Brian Ellison | 5 l | 40/1 | — |
| 3 |
Minella Jury (IRE) 6yo · 11-8 |
Sam Twiston-Davies Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies | ¼ l | 13/8J | — |
| 4 |
Legal Weapon (GER) 6yo · 11-2 |
Ben Jones Ben Pauling | 1½ l | 13/8J | 119 |
| 5 |
Chillingham (IRE) 7yo · 11-2 |
Callum Bewley Micky Hammond | 16 l | 28/1 | — |
| 6 |
Liberty Coach (GB) 5yo · 11-2 |
Craig Nichol John & Sean Quinn | 21 l | 13/2 | — |
| 7 |
Neeps And Tatties (GB) 7yo · 10-6 · h · claim 3lb |
Finn Lambert Richard Phillips | 2 l | 125/1 | — |
| PU |
Hobnail (GB) 6yo · 11-2 · t · Pulled up |
Lee Edwards Claire Dyson | — | 400/1 | — |
Non-runners: Desertmore News (unsuitable ground), Final Escape (unsuitable ground), Irandando Has (unsuitable ground), Lasko Des Obeaux (unsuitable ground), Prince Of Clova (unsuitable ground)
Doncaster 1:45 returns
1:45 Doncaster result: FAQs
Who won the 1:45 at Doncaster on Friday 23 January 2026?
Minstrel Knight, ridden by Brian Hughes and trained by Edward Bethell, at a starting price of 7/2.
What was the winning time?
4m 7.60s over 2m1f on soft ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Desertmore News (unsuitable ground), Final Escape (unsuitable ground), Irandando Has (unsuitable ground), Lasko Des Obeaux (unsuitable ground), Prince Of Clova (unsuitable ground). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
