Result · Exeter · Friday 17 April 2026
7:10 Exeter result: Modern Style wins the Heart Of Oak, Pinhoe, Exeter Novices' Handicap Hurdle
Class 52m1f hurdleGoing Good9 ranTime 4m 9.35sWinner's prize £3,301
Modern Style won the 7:10 at Exeter on Friday 17 April 2026, beating Kates Choice by ½ length. Ridden by James Best for trainer Nigel Hawke, the four-year-old was sent off at 25/1 and covered the 2m1f on good ground in 4m 9.35s. Prairie Queen was a further 20 lengths back in third at 9/4. Non-finishers: Monsun Climate (pulled up).
7:10 Exeter full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Modern Style (GB) 4yo · 10-4 |
James Best Nigel Hawke | — | 25/1 | 84 |
| 2 |
Kates Choice (IRE) 6yo · 11-6 · t |
Ben Poste Nikki Evans | ½ l | 28/1 | 92 |
| 3 |
Prairie Queen (GB) 6yo · 10-2 |
Sean Houlihan Sue Gardner | 20 l | 9/4FAV | 73 |
| 4 |
The Padster (FR) 5yo · 11-3 |
Bryan Carver Joe Tickle | 9 l | 12/1 | 89 |
| 5 |
Senor Diaz (IRE) 7yo · 10-2 |
Ben Godfrey Jimmy Frost | 31 l | 28/1 | 74 |
| 6 |
Celtic Queen (GB) 6yo · 11-4 · t |
Lorcan Murtagh Tim Vaughan | 3 l | 7/1 | 90 |
| 7 |
Prized Jet (IRE) 6yo · 11-2 · h |
Ian Power Jennie Candlish | 9½ l | 7/2 | 88 |
| 8 |
Regal Cavalier (FR) 6yo · 11-5 |
Lee Edwards Belinda Clarke | 27 l | 3/1 | 91 |
| PU |
Monsun Climate (IRE) 5yo · 12-0 · Pulled up |
Jack Hogan Alastair Ralph | — | 10/1 | 100 |
Exeter 7:10 returns
Tote win£28Per £1 stake
Tote place£5.30 £4.70 £1.30Per £1 stake
Exacta£368.501st and 2nd in order
CSF£498.64Computer straight forecast
Tricast£2198.801st, 2nd and 3rd in order
Trifecta£3100.501st, 2nd and 3rd in order
7:10 Exeter result: FAQs
Who won the 7:10 at Exeter on Friday 17 April 2026?
Modern Style, ridden by James Best and trained by Nigel Hawke, at a starting price of 25/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Prairie Queen, the 9/4 favourite, finished third, 20½ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
4m 9.35s over 2m1f on good ground.
