Result · Doncaster · Sunday 13 September 2026
3:40 Doncaster result: Valedictory wins the Betfred Mallard Handicap Stakes (gbbplus Race)
Class 21m6½f flatGoing Good8 ranTime 3m 14.57sWinner's prize £36,078
Favourite Valedictory won the 3:40 at Doncaster on Sunday 13 September 2026, beating Ernst Blofeld by 1¾ lengths. Ridden by Robert Havlin for trainer John & Thady Gosden, the four-year-old was sent off at 7/4 and covered the 1m6½f on good ground in 3m 14.57s. Say What You See was a further ¼ length back in third at 6/1. Fantasy World was a non-runner.
3:40 Doncaster full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Valedictory (GB) 4yo · 9-5 · v |
Robert Havlin John & Thady Gosden | — | 7/4FAV | 95 |
| 2 |
Ernst Blofeld (IRE) 4yo · 9-5 |
Callum Rodriguez Hamad Al Jehani | 1¾ l | 11/2 | 95 |
| 3 |
Say What You See (IRE) 4yo · 9-3 · p |
Billy Garritty Liam Bailey | ¼ l | 6/1 | 93 |
| 4 |
All In You (FR) 6yo · 9-0 · h |
Edward Greatrex Warren Greatrex | 1¼ l | 4/1 | 90 |
| 5 |
Dancing In Paris (FR) 6yo · 9-3 |
David Probert Ian Williams | l | 17/2 | 93 |
| 6 |
Boatswain (GB) 4yo · 9-1 · p |
Callum Shepherd Simon & Ed Crisford | 1 l | 10/1 | 91 |
| 7 |
Arqoob (IRE) 8yo · 9-1 · b |
Harry Davies Lucy Wadham | ¼ l | 22/1 | 91 |
| 8 |
Team Player (GB) 4yo · 9-3 · tp |
Greg Fairley Ewan Whillans | 5½ l | 16/1 | 93 |
Non-runner: Fantasy World
Doncaster 3:40 returns
Tote win£2.90Per £1 stake
Tote place£1.30 £2.10 £1.70Per £1 stake
Exacta£15.401st and 2nd in order
CSF£11.91Computer straight forecast
Tricast£47.511st, 2nd and 3rd in order
Trifecta£60.101st, 2nd and 3rd in order
3:40 Doncaster result: FAQs
Who won the 3:40 at Doncaster on Sunday 13 September 2026?
Valedictory, ridden by Robert Havlin and trained by John & Thady Gosden, at a starting price of 7/4.
Did the favourite win?
Yes. Valedictory won as the 7/4 favourite.
What was the winning time?
3m 14.57s over 1m6½f on good ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Fantasy World. Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
