Result · Doncaster · Friday 27 February 2026
3:57 Doncaster result: Swift Jet wins the Virgin Bet Doncaster Handicap Hurdle
Swift Jet won the 3:57 at Doncaster on Friday 27 February 2026, beating Scairp Dubh by 14 lengths. Ridden by Harry Bannister for trainer Richard Phillips, the eight-year-old was sent off at 22/1 and covered the 3m84y on good to soft ground in 6m 33.18s. Geordie Night was a further 3¼ lengths back in third at 18/1. Non-finishers: Pooroldmackley (fell), Mr Griffiths (fell). Be The Difference (vet's certificate, lame), Jonquilla (unsuitable ground), Star Vantage (unsuitable ground) were non-runners.
3:57 Doncaster full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Swift Jet (IRE) 8yo · 11-10 · p |
Harry Bannister Richard Phillips | — | 22/1 | 100 |
| 2 |
Scairp Dubh (GB) 6yo · 10-12 · claim 5lb |
Jack Power Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith | 14 l | 6/1 | 93 |
| 3 |
Geordie Night (GB) 7yo · 11-1 · t · claim 5lb |
Tom Broughton Nick Kent | 3¼ l | 18/1 | 96 |
| 4 |
Les's Destiny Star (IRE) 7yo · 11-9 · t |
Kielan Woods Ben Pauling | 40 l | 16/1 | 99 |
| 5 |
Highbury Hill (GB) 5yo · 11-10 |
Bryan Carver Nigel Hawke | 30 l | 8/1 | 100 |
| F |
Pooroldmackley (IRE) 7yo · 10-4 · claim 7lb · Fell |
Miss Eleanor Williams Evan Williams | — | 40/1 | 87 |
| F |
Mr Griffiths (FR) 6yo · 11-4 · Fell |
Jonjo O'Neill Jr Jonjo & A J O'Neill | — | 4/11FAV | 94 |
Non-runners: Be The Difference (vet's certificate, lame), Jonquilla (unsuitable ground), Star Vantage (unsuitable ground)
Doncaster 3:57 returns
3:57 Doncaster result: FAQs
Who won the 3:57 at Doncaster on Friday 27 February 2026?
Swift Jet, ridden by Harry Bannister and trained by Richard Phillips, at a starting price of 22/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Mr Griffiths, the 4/11 favourite, fell.
What was the winning time?
6m 33.18s over 3m84y on good to soft ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Be The Difference (vet's certificate, lame), Jonquilla (unsuitable ground), Star Vantage (unsuitable ground). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.




