Result · Exeter · Tuesday 17 March 2026
4:05 Exeter result: Dyno Dave wins the Oddschecker Novices' Handicap Chase
Dyno Dave won the 4:05 at Exeter on Tuesday 17 March 2026, beating Girls Best Friend by length. Ridden by James Bowen for trainer Nicky Henderson, the eight-year-old was sent off at 9/2 and covered the 3m54y on good to soft ground in 6m 24.06s. Thickthorn Tom was a further 4¾ lengths back in third at 9/2. Non-finishers: Getaway King (fell), Arctic Stream (pulled up), Sans Of Gold (pulled up), Alderley Charlie (pulled up), Tech That (pulled up), The Moonlight Man (pulled up). Steal The Moves (self certificate, off feed), Voleur De Terres (travel problems) were non-runners.
4:05 Exeter full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dyno Dave (IRE) 8yo · 12-0 |
James Bowen Nicky Henderson | — | 9/2 | 100 |
| 2 |
Girls Best Friend (IRE) 7yo · 11-6 |
Charlie Deutsch Venetia Williams | l | 5/1 | 92 |
| 3 |
Thickthorn Tom (IRE) 6yo · 10-13 · p |
Harry Skelton Dan Skelton | 4¾ l | 9/2 | 85 |
| 4 |
Italian Spirit (IRE) 10yo · 10-8 · b · claim 7lb |
Miss Megan Bevan Harriet Dickin | 42 l | 14/1 | 87 |
| 5 |
Storming Nelson (IRE) 7yo · 11-2 · t |
Lucy Gardner Sue Gardner | 7 l | 4/1FAV | 88 |
| F |
Getaway King (IRE) 8yo · 11-4 · t · claim 5lb · Fell |
Tom Broughton Fergal O'Brien | — | 11/2 | 95 |
| PU |
Arctic Stream (GB) 9yo · 10-3 · p · claim 3lb · Pulled up |
Ned Fox Richard J Bandey | — | 22/1 | 78 |
| PU |
Sans Of Gold (IRE) 8yo · 10-2 · tb · Pulled up |
Rex Dingle Jimmy Frost | — | 40/1 | 63 |
| PU |
Alderley Charlie (GB) 6yo · 9-13 · p · claim 3lb · Pulled up |
Tabitha Worsley Polly Gundry | — | 33/1 | 68 |
| PU |
Tech That (IRE) 7yo · 11-1 · claim 3lb · Pulled up |
Finn Lambert Richard Phillips | — | 14/1 | 90 |
| PU |
The Moonlight Man (IRE) 7yo · 11-3 · t · Pulled up |
Lorcan Williams Joe Tickle | — | 8/1 | 89 |
Non-runners: Steal The Moves (self certificate, off feed), Voleur De Terres (travel problems)
Exeter 4:05 returns
4:05 Exeter result: FAQs
Who won the 4:05 at Exeter on Tuesday 17 March 2026?
Dyno Dave, ridden by James Bowen and trained by Nicky Henderson, at a starting price of 9/2.
Did the favourite win?
No. Storming Nelson, the 4/1 favourite, finished fifth, 53¾ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
6m 24.06s over 3m54y on good to soft ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Steal The Moves (self certificate, off feed), Voleur De Terres (travel problems). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
