Result · Doncaster · Friday 27 February 2026
5:05 Doncaster result: If Not For Dylan wins the Virgin Bet A Good Bet Veterans' Handicap Chase
If Not For Dylan won the 5:05 at Doncaster on Friday 27 February 2026, beating Ladronne by 4½ lengths. Ridden by Alan Doyle for trainer Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, the eleven-year-old was sent off at 4/1 and covered the 2m7f214y on good to soft ground in 6m 21.10s. Stratagem was a further ½ length back in third at 17/2. Non-finishers: Almazhar Garde (pulled up), Northern Poet (pulled up). Magna Sam (withdrawn) was a non-runner.
5:05 Doncaster full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
If Not For Dylan (IRE) 11yo · 10-12 · t · claim 3lb |
Alan Doyle Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore | — | 4/1 | 112 |
| 2 |
Ladronne (FR) 12yo · 11-2 · t · claim 5lb |
Jack Power Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith | 4½ l | 11/2 | 118 |
| 3 |
Stratagem (FR) 10yo · 10-5 · tp · claim 5lb |
Shane Fenelon Mickey Bowen | ½ l | 17/2 | 107 |
| 4 |
Erne River (IRE) 11yo · 12-1 · tp |
Kielan Woods Nick Kent | ¼ l | 10/1 | 126 |
| 5 |
Sainte Doctor (FR) 10yo · 11-12 · tp |
Richie McLernon Neil Mulholland | 15 l | 7/2 | 123 |
| 6 |
Chavez (IRE) 10yo · 12-0 |
Charlie Deutsch Venetia Williams | 6½ l | 40/1 | 125 |
| 7 |
Autonomous Cloud (IRE) 10yo · 11-4 · tp |
Paul O'Brien Harry Derham | 1½ l | 11/4FAV | 115 |
| PU |
Almazhar Garde (FR) 11yo · 11-12 · tp · Pulled up |
David Bass Charlie Longsdon | — | 22/1 | 123 |
| PU |
Northern Poet (IRE) 11yo · 11-8 · Pulled up |
James Davies Nick Gifford | — | 14/1 | 119 |
Non-runner: Magna Sam (withdrawn)
Doncaster 5:05 returns
5:05 Doncaster result: FAQs
Who won the 5:05 at Doncaster on Friday 27 February 2026?
If Not For Dylan, ridden by Alan Doyle and trained by Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore, at a starting price of 4/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Autonomous Cloud, the 11/4 favourite, finished 7th, 28¼ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
6m 21.10s over 2m7f214y on good to soft ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Magna Sam (withdrawn). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
