Result · Fontwell · Saturday 3 October 2026
2:37 Fontwell result: Anniversary wins the Free Tips On attheraces.com Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
Anniversary won the 2:37 at Fontwell on Saturday 3 October 2026, beating the 15/8 favourite Eben Zaabeel by 1½ lengths. Ridden by Ben Jones for trainer Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, the four-year-old was sent off at 5/2 and covered the 2m1½f on good ground in 4m 24.04s. Thepassingcyclone was a further 12 lengths back in third at 100/1. Non-finishers: Snow Is In The Sky (pulled up), Aquaman (pulled up), Days Of Joy (pulled up). Moscow Star was a non-runner.
2:37 Fontwell full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Anniversary (GB) 4yo · 11-1 |
Ben Jones Philip Hobbs & Johnson White | — | 5/2 | — |
| 2 |
Eben Zaabeel (GB) 5yo · 11-9 |
Sean Bowen A. J. Martin | 1½ l | 15/8FAV | — |
| 3 |
Thepassingcyclone (GB) 6yo · 10-11 · claim 5lb |
Isabelle Ryder Dominic Ffrench Davis | 12 l | 100/1 | — |
| 4 |
Down To Business (GB) 4yo · 11-8 · t |
Harry Skelton Dan Skelton | 18 l | 9/2 | 114 |
| 5 |
Jaycee Reidy (IRE) 5yo · 11-2 |
Tom Cannon Chris Gordon | 3½ l | 3/1 | — |
| 6 |
Alfred Spero (GB) 4yo · 10-12 · h · claim 3lb |
Freddie Mitchell Cynthia Woods | 22 l | 200/1 | — |
| 7 |
Lakeview Lass (GB) 5yo · 10-9 |
Lorcan Williams Jeremy Scott | 1½ l | 200/1 | — |
| 8 |
Tipu Sultan (IRE) 4yo · 11-1 |
Harry Kimber Mrs R Ford | 7 l | 250/1 | — |
| PU |
Snow Is In The Sky (IRE) 5yo · 10-9 · Pulled up |
Richie McLernon Gary Brown | — | 400/1 | — |
| PU |
Aquaman (GER) 4yo · 11-1 · Pulled up |
Jack Quinlan Richard Bandey | — | 9/1 | — |
| PU |
Days Of Joy (IRE) 4yo · 10-1 · claim 7lb · Pulled up |
Harriet Tucker Neil Mulholland | — | 150/1 | — |
Non-runner: Moscow Star
Fontwell 2:37 returns
2:37 Fontwell result: FAQs
Who won the 2:37 at Fontwell on Saturday 3 October 2026?
Anniversary, ridden by Ben Jones and trained by Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, at a starting price of 5/2.
Did the favourite win?
No. Eben Zaabeel, the 15/8 favourite, finished second, 1½ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
4m 24.04s over 2m1½f on good ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Moscow Star. Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
