Result · Exeter · Friday 20 February 2026
3:45 Exeter result: Art Decco wins the Nick Ansell, Devon National Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Class 33m7f chaseGoing Heavy8 ranTime 8m 31.03sWinner's prize £15,860
Art Decco won the 3:45 at Exeter on Friday 20 February 2026, beating Jubilee Express by 6 lengths. Ridden by Harry Kimber for trainer Robert Walford, the ten-year-old was sent off at 11/2 and covered the 3m7f on heavy ground in 8m 31.03s. Non-finishers: Sizable Sam (pulled up), Gold Clermont (pulled up), Ithaka (pulled up), Icaque De L'isle (pulled up), Largy Poet (pulled up), Catch Catchfire (pulled up).
3:45 Exeter full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Art Decco (GB) 10yo · 11-12 · p |
Harry Kimber Robert Walford | — | 11/2 | 132 |
| 2 |
Jubilee Express (FR) 9yo · 11-10 · p |
Dylan Johnston Sam Thomas | 6 l | 11/2 | 130 |
| PU |
Sizable Sam (GB) 11yo · 11-1 · p · Pulled up |
Lorcan Williams Jeremy Scott | — | 5/1 | 121 |
| PU |
Gold Clermont (FR) 10yo · 9-9 · p · claim 7lb · Pulled up |
Chad Bament Andy Irvine | — | 10/1 | 108 |
| PU |
Ithaka (IRE) 10yo · 9-13 · t · claim 3lb · Pulled up |
Freddie Mitchell Ryan Potter | — | 18/1 | 105 |
| PU |
Icaque De L'isle (FR) 8yo · 10-4 · Pulled up |
Harry Bannister Richard J Bandey | — | 6/1 | 110 |
| PU |
Largy Poet (IRE) 7yo · 11-7 · b · claim 7lb · Pulled up |
Freddie Keighley Paul Nicholls | — | 4/1J | 134 |
| PU |
Catch Catchfire (GB) 7yo · 10-7 · p · Pulled up |
Charlie Todd Ian Williams | — | 4/1J | 113 |
Exeter 3:45 returns
Tote win£6.70Per £1 stake
Tote place£3.20 £2.90Per £1 stake
Exacta£36.601st and 2nd in order
CSF£36.38Computer straight forecast
Trifecta£40.501st, 2nd and 3rd in order
3:45 Exeter result: FAQs
Who won the 3:45 at Exeter on Friday 20 February 2026?
Art Decco, ridden by Harry Kimber and trained by Robert Walford, at a starting price of 11/2.
What was the winning time?
8m 31.03s over 3m7f on heavy ground.
