Result · Haydock · Thursday 5 March 2026
1:45 Haydock result: Ruby Island wins the CopyBet Supporting UK Horse Racing 'Chasing Excellence' Novices' Chase (GBB Race)
Class 32m3f203y chaseGoing Good To Soft2 ranTime 5m 13.90sWinner's prize £7,922
Ruby Island won the 1:45 at Haydock on Thursday 5 March 2026, beating the 8/11 favourite Gamesters Guy by 13 lengths. Ridden by Danny McMenamin for trainer Nicky Richards, the nine-year-old was sent off at Evens and covered the 2m3f203y on good to soft ground in 5m 13.90s.
1:45 Haydock full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ruby Island (GB) 9yo · 11-3 |
Danny McMenamin Nicky Richards | — | Evens | 126 |
| 2 |
Gamesters Guy (GB) 7yo · 11-10 · t |
Craig Nichol Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero | 13 l | 8/11FAV | 134 |
Haydock 1:45 returns
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1:45 Haydock result: FAQs
Who won the 1:45 at Haydock on Thursday 5 March 2026?
Ruby Island, ridden by Danny McMenamin and trained by Nicky Richards, at a starting price of Evens.
Did the favourite win?
No. Gamesters Guy, the 8/11 favourite, finished second, 13 lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
5m 13.90s over 2m3f203y on good to soft ground.
