Result · Doncaster · Saturday 28 February 2026

3:40 Doncaster result: Caramelo Rapido wins the Virgin Bet Novices' Handicap Hurdle

Class 52m128y hurdleGoing Soft7 ranTime 4m 21.03sWinner's prize £4,330
Caramelo Rapido silks
Winner

Caramelo Rapido (IRE)

7yo gelding · 11-7
Jockey James Bowen · Trainer Mark Walford
Owner Mrs Sheree Tucker · By Spanish Moon (USA) out of Capuccina (FR)

11/4Starting price

Caramelo Rapido won the 3:40 at Doncaster on Saturday 28 February 2026, beating The Resdev Tyke by 3¾ lengths. Ridden by James Bowen for trainer Mark Walford, the seven-year-old was sent off at 11/4 and covered the 2m128y on soft ground in 4m 21.03s. Animato was a further 5 lengths back in third at 28/1. Non-finishers: Captain Cool (unseated rider). Chevington (unsuitable ground), Romancier (unsuitable ground), Tilehurst (unsuitable ground) were non-runners.

3:40 Doncaster full result: finishing order and SPs

PosHorseJockey / trainerBtnSPOR
1
Caramelo Rapido silks
 James Bowen Mark Walford — 11/4 98
2
The Resdev Tyke silks
The Resdev Tyke (GB) 5yo · 11-11 · claim 3lb
 Tom Midgley Michael & David Easterby 3¾ l 5/2 105
3
Animato silks
Animato (GB) 7yo · 11-6 · tp
 Theo Gillard Donald McCain 5 l 28/1 97
4
Yummy silks
Yummy (IRE) 5yo · 10-5
 Tristan Durrell Dan Skelton 4¼ l 15/2 82
5
Prized Jet silks
Prized Jet (IRE) 6yo · 11-2 · h
 Ian Power Jennie Candlish 40 l 22/1 93
6
New Invention silks
New Invention (IRE) 6yo · 10-10 · tp
 Toby Wynne Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero 13 l 28/1 87
UR
Captain Cool silks
Captain Cool (IRE) 6yo · 11-7 · t · claim 3lb · Unseated rider
 Luke Scott Jennie Candlish — 7/4FAV 101

Non-runners: Chevington (unsuitable ground), Romancier (unsuitable ground), Tilehurst (unsuitable ground)

Doncaster 3:40 returns

Tote win£3.90Per £1 stake
Tote place£2 £1.90Per £1 stake
Exacta£12.901st and 2nd in order
CSF£10.25Computer straight forecast
Tricast£146.921st, 2nd and 3rd in order
Trifecta£104.701st, 2nd and 3rd in order

3:40 Doncaster result: FAQs

Who won the 3:40 at Doncaster on Saturday 28 February 2026?

Caramelo Rapido, ridden by James Bowen and trained by Mark Walford, at a starting price of 11/4.

Did the favourite win?

No. Captain Cool, the 7/4 favourite, unseated rider.

What was the winning time?

4m 21.03s over 2m128y on soft ground.

Were there any non-runners?

Yes: Chevington (unsuitable ground), Romancier (unsuitable ground), Tilehurst (unsuitable ground). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.

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