Result · Fakenham · Sunday 18 January 2026
2:40 Fakenham result: Belle Montrose wins the Gamble Plant (Norfolk) Ltd Queen Boudicca Series Final Mares' Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Belle Montrose won the 2:40 at Fakenham on Sunday 18 January 2026, beating Sainte Doctor by 1½ lengths. Ridden by Kevin Brogan for trainer Samuel Drinkwater, the seven-year-old was sent off at 40/1 and covered the 2m5f on good to soft ground in 5m 40.36s. Moviddy was a further 1½ lengths back in third at 14/1.
2:40 Fakenham full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Belle Montrose (IRE) 7yo · 10-2 · tp |
Kevin Brogan Samuel Drinkwater | — | 40/1 | 91 |
| 2 |
Sainte Doctor (FR) 10yo · 11-9 · tp · claim 5lb |
Toby McCain-Mitchell Neil Mulholland | 1½ l | 3/1 | 123 |
| 3 |
Moviddy (IRE) 10yo · 10-6 · tp |
Jack Hogan Noel Williams | 1½ l | 14/1 | 101 |
| 4 |
Overabottleofred (GB) 7yo · 10-7 |
Robert Dunne Tom Gretton | 9½ l | 9/4FAV | 102 |
| 5 |
Jacks Touch (IRE) 11yo · 10-8 |
Tom Cannon Sarah Humphrey | 12 l | 18/1 | 103 |
| 6 |
Gata Ban (IRE) 9yo · 9-9 · p · claim 7lb |
Harriet Tucker Neil Mulholland | ¼ l | 17/2 | 92 |
| 7 |
It's Easy (FR) 8yo · 11-0 |
Tristan Durrell Evan Williams | 2½ l | 9/2 | 109 |
| 8 |
Gazette Bourgeoise (FR) 10yo · 11-1 · tb |
Harry Bannister Ben Case | 14 l | 5/1 | 110 |
Fakenham 2:40 returns
2:40 Fakenham result: FAQs
Who won the 2:40 at Fakenham on Sunday 18 January 2026?
Belle Montrose, ridden by Kevin Brogan and trained by Samuel Drinkwater, at a starting price of 40/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Overabottleofred, the 9/4 favourite, finished fourth, 12½ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
5m 40.36s over 2m5f on good to soft ground.




