Result · Haydock · Saturday 14 February 2026
1:28 Haydock result: The Bluesman wins the QED Scaffolding Ltd Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
The Bluesman won the 1:28 at Haydock on Saturday 14 February 2026, beating Western Zephyr by 3½ lengths. Ridden by Sean Bowen for trainer Olly Murphy, the seven-year-old was sent off at 7/4 and covered the 2m3f203y on soft ground in 5m 14.54s. Bythesametoken was a further 5 lengths back in third at 40/1. Non-finishers: Throatlash (fell), Nells Son (pulled up), Twoshotsoftequila (pulled up). Pull Again Green (unsuitable ground) was a non-runner.
1:28 Haydock full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Bluesman (FR) 7yo · 11-5 · t |
Sean Bowen Olly Murphy | — | 7/4 | 126 |
| 2 |
Western Zephyr (IRE) 9yo · 11-4 · h · claim 5lb |
Shane Fenelon Mickey Bowen | 3½ l | 33/1 | 130 |
| 3 |
Bythesametoken (IRE) 12yo · 11-6 · tp |
Donagh Meyler Ross O'Sullivan | 5 l | 40/1 | 127 |
| 4 |
Taras Halls (IRE) 8yo · 11-0 · b |
Callum Bewley Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith | 6 l | 18/1 | 121 |
| 5 |
Cerendipity (IRE) 9yo · 10-13 · p |
Gavin Sheehan Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith | 1¾ l | 15/2 | 120 |
| 6 |
Anyharminasking (IRE) 9yo · 11-3 · p |
Jonjo O'Neill Jr Jonjo & A J O'Neill | 3¾ l | 14/1 | 124 |
| 7 |
Harsh (GB) 6yo · 11-4 · tb |
James Bowen Mickey Bowen | 1½ l | 40/1 | 125 |
| 8 |
Gentleman Bill (IRE) 8yo · 11-1 · p |
Craig Nichol Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero | 12 l | 18/1 | 122 |
| F |
Throatlash (IRE) 7yo · 11-3 · Fell |
Brian Hughes Donald McCain | — | 6/4FAV | 124 |
| PU |
Nells Son (GB) 11yo · 12-2 · p · Pulled up |
Danny McMenamin Nicky Richards | — | 18/1 | 137 |
| PU |
Twoshotsoftequila (IRE) 9yo · 11-6 · h · Pulled up |
Nathan Moscrop Rebecca Menzies | — | 25/1 | 127 |
Non-runner: Pull Again Green (unsuitable ground)
Haydock 1:28 returns
1:28 Haydock result: FAQs
Who won the 1:28 at Haydock on Saturday 14 February 2026?
The Bluesman, ridden by Sean Bowen and trained by Olly Murphy, at a starting price of 7/4.
Did the favourite win?
No. Throatlash, the 6/4 favourite, fell.
What was the winning time?
5m 14.54s over 2m3f203y on soft ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Pull Again Green (unsuitable ground). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
