Result · Doncaster · Friday 5 June 2026
8:05 Doncaster result: Novello Lad wins the Join Us To Walk As One Handicap
Novello Lad won the 8:05 at Doncaster on Friday 5 June 2026, beating Betties Bay by ¼ length. Ridden by David Nolan for trainer Paul Midgley, the five-year-old was sent off at 5/1 and covered the 6f2y on good to firm ground in 1m 10.33s. Photosynthesis was a further 1¼ lengths back in third at 10/3. Kirkdale (vet's certificate, girth gall), Lord Bertie (self certificate, off feed) were non-runners.
8:05 Doncaster full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Novello Lad (GB) 5yo · 9-9 |
David Nolan Paul Midgley | — | 5/1 | 85 |
| 2 |
Betties Bay (GB) 5yo · 9-1 |
Tom Marquand James Owen | ¼ l | 13/2 | 77 |
| 3 |
Photosynthesis (IRE) 5yo · 9-9 |
Harry Davies Peter Chapple-Hyam | 1¼ l | 10/3FAV | 85 |
| 4 |
Kats Bob (GB) 8yo · 9-2 · v |
William Pyle Ruth Carr | ¾ l | 16/1 | 78 |
| 5 |
Papa Cocktail (IRE) 7yo · 9-3 |
Jack Mitchell Michael Herrington | ½ l | 4/1 | 79 |
| 6 |
Misunderstood (FR) 4yo · 9-9 |
Jason Hart David O'Meara | 1¼ l | 28/1 | 85 |
| 7 |
Bright (IRE) 6yo · 9-3 |
Zac Lloyd Mark Loughnane | ¼ l | 40/1 | 79 |
| 8 |
Alondra (GB) 4yo · 8-13 |
Kieran O'Neill Scott Dixon | l | 14/1 | 75 |
| 9 |
Smart Vision (GB) 5yo · 9-9 · p |
Lewis Edmunds Jessica Macey | 1¼ l | 20/1 | 85 |
| 10 |
Tough Enough (GB) 6yo · 8-11 |
Cam Hardie Antony Brittain | 1¼ l | 28/1 | 73 |
| 11 |
Mythical Phoenix (IRE) 6yo · 9-4 |
Dylan Hogan Julie Camacho | ¾ l | 12/1 | 80 |
| 12 |
American Style (GB) 4yo · 9-9 |
Tom Eaves Kevin Ryan | 5 l | 7/1 | 85 |
| 13 |
Media Darling (GB) 4yo · 9-2 |
Marco Ghiani Stuart Williams | 2¼ l | 16/1 | 78 |
Non-runners: Kirkdale (vet's certificate, girth gall), Lord Bertie (self certificate, off feed)
Doncaster 8:05 returns
8:05 Doncaster result: FAQs
Who won the 8:05 at Doncaster on Friday 5 June 2026?
Novello Lad, ridden by David Nolan and trained by Paul Midgley, at a starting price of 5/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Photosynthesis, the 10/3 favourite, finished third, 1½ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
1m 10.33s over 6f2y on good to firm ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Kirkdale (vet's certificate, girth gall), Lord Bertie (self certificate, off feed). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
