Result · Doncaster · Friday 23 January 2026
4:00 Doncaster result: Mask Of Zorro wins the Virgin Bet Handicap Hurdle
Mask Of Zorro won the 4:00 at Doncaster on Friday 23 January 2026, beating the 6/4 favourite Ilitch by 1 length. Ridden by Brendan Powell for trainer Joe Tizzard, the six-year-old was sent off at 2/1 and covered the 3m on soft ground in 6m 22.63s. Be The Difference was a further 17 lengths back in third at 7/1. Non-finishers: Justus (pulled up), Vee Dancer (pulled up), Greedy Smith (pulled up). Balboa (self certificate), Passing Pleasure (unsuitable ground), Romeo Brown (unsuitable ground), The Two Harrys (unsuitable ground) were non-runners.
4:00 Doncaster full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mask Of Zorro (IRE) 6yo · 11-13 |
Brendan Powell Joe Tizzard | — | 2/1 | 110 |
| 2 |
Ilitch (FR) 8yo · 11-11 |
Charlie Hammond Stuart Edmunds | 1 l | 6/4FAV | 108 |
| 3 |
Be The Difference (IRE) 10yo · 11-8 · claim 3lb |
Joe Williamson Philip Kirby | 17 l | 7/1 | 108 |
| 4 |
Milan Park (IRE) 7yo · 11-8 · t |
Ross Chapman Chris Grant | 19 l | 10/1 | 105 |
| PU |
Justus (IRE) 8yo · 11-5 · p · Pulled up |
Brian Hughes Micky Hammond | — | 16/1 | 102 |
| PU |
Vee Dancer (IRE) 11yo · 11-8 · tp · claim 7lb · Pulled up |
Freddie Keighley Ryan Potter | — | 80/1 | 112 |
| PU |
Greedy Smith (IRE) 6yo · 11-2 · Pulled up |
Kielan Woods Jonjo & A J O'Neill | — | 6/1 | 99 |
Non-runners: Balboa (self certificate), Passing Pleasure (unsuitable ground), Romeo Brown (unsuitable ground), The Two Harrys (unsuitable ground)
Doncaster 4:00 returns
4:00 Doncaster result: FAQs
Who won the 4:00 at Doncaster on Friday 23 January 2026?
Mask Of Zorro, ridden by Brendan Powell and trained by Joe Tizzard, at a starting price of 2/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Ilitch, the 6/4 favourite, finished second, 1 length behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
6m 22.63s over 3m on soft ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Balboa (self certificate), Passing Pleasure (unsuitable ground), Romeo Brown (unsuitable ground), The Two Harrys (unsuitable ground). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
