Result · Exeter · Friday 9 January 2026
3:35 Exeter result: Bonza Boy wins the Racing Blogger Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Bonza Boy won the 3:35 at Exeter on Friday 9 January 2026, beating Royal Mer by ¾ length. Ridden by Lorcan Williams for trainer Jeremy Scott, the nine-year-old was sent off at 8/1 and covered the 2m1f109y on good to soft ground in 4m 31.40s. Risk De Pluie was a further 2½ lengths back in third at 10/3. Non-finishers: Paddy In The Caddy (pulled up), Love Me (pulled up).
3:35 Exeter full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bonza Boy (GB) 9yo · 11-3 · p |
Lorcan Williams Jeremy Scott | — | 8/1 | 104 |
| 2 |
Royal Mer (FR) 8yo · 11-11 · t |
Jack Tudor David Pipe | ¾ l | 15/2 | 112 |
| 3 |
Risk De Pluie (FR) 7yo · 11-9 · t · claim 5lb |
Toby McCain-Mitchell Ben Clarke | 2½ l | 10/3 | 115 |
| 4 |
W B Easy (IRE) 6yo · 11-0 · t |
Ciaran Gethings Robert Stephens | ¾ l | 18/1 | 101 |
| 5 |
Passing Kate (GB) 9yo · 11-7 |
Stan Sheppard Matt Sheppard | 4¾ l | 5/1 | 108 |
| 6 |
Haas Boy (FR) 9yo · 11-8 · tp |
Harry Cobden Chester Williams | 8½ l | 2/1FAV | 109 |
| 7 |
Kingcormac (IRE) 10yo · 10-3 |
Taylor Fisher Joe Tickle | 1¼ l | 7/1 | 90 |
| 8 |
Wewillgowithplanb (IRE) 9yo · 11-13 |
Conor Ring Evan Williams | 18 l | 100/1 | 114 |
| 9 |
Alto Alto (FR) 9yo · 11-11 · p |
Tom Cannon Chris Gordon | 1¼ l | 33/1 | 112 |
| PU |
Paddy In The Caddy (IRE) 7yo · 11-1 · b · Pulled up |
Sean Houlihan Philip Hobbs & Johnson White | — | 50/1 | 102 |
| PU |
Love Me (FR) 6yo · 11-3 · t · Pulled up |
Gavin Sheehan Jo Davis | — | 33/1 | 104 |
Exeter 3:35 returns
3:35 Exeter result: FAQs
Who won the 3:35 at Exeter on Friday 9 January 2026?
Bonza Boy, ridden by Lorcan Williams and trained by Jeremy Scott, at a starting price of 8/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Haas Boy, the 2/1 favourite, finished sixth, 17¼ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
4m 31.40s over 2m1f109y on good to soft ground.




