Result · Exeter · Friday 5 December 2025
1:23 Exeter result: Mirabad wins the JCB Hydrogen 'Chasing Excellence' Beginners' Chase (GBB Race)
Mirabad won the 1:23 at Exeter on Friday 5 December 2025, beating the 11/10 favourite Joyeuse by 2¼ lengths. Ridden by Tristan Durrell for trainer Dan Skelton, the six-year-old was sent off at 14/1 and covered the 2m1f109y on good to soft ground in 4m 23.81s. Beat The Bat was a further 4½ lengths back in third at 15/8.
1:23 Exeter full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mirabad (FR) 6yo · 11-2 · ht · claim 3lb |
Tristan Durrell Dan Skelton | — | 14/1 | 128 |
| 2 |
Joyeuse (FR) 6yo · 10-12 |
Nico de Boinville Nicky Henderson | 2¼ l | 11/10FAV | 140 |
| 3 |
Beat The Bat (IRE) 7yo · 11-5 |
Bryan Carver Harry Fry | 4½ l | 15/8 | 135 |
| 4 |
Brentford Hope (GB) 8yo · 11-5 · t |
Paul O'Brien Harry Derham | 5½ l | 4/1 | 137 |
Exeter 1:23 returns
1:23 Exeter result: FAQs
Who won the 1:23 at Exeter on Friday 5 December 2025?
Mirabad, ridden by Tristan Durrell and trained by Dan Skelton, at a starting price of 14/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Joyeuse, the 11/10 favourite, finished second, 2¼ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
4m 23.81s over 2m1f109y on good to soft ground.




