Result · Haydock · Friday 25 September 2026
5:23 Haydock result: Shaffron wins the Turf Services Handicap Stakes
Shaffron won the 5:23 at Haydock on Friday 25 September 2026, beating Kotari by 4½ lengths. Ridden by Sean Levey for trainer David Menuisier, the four-year-old was sent off at 5/1 and covered the 1m6f on soft ground in 3m 20.10s. Circuit Breaker was a further 1¾ lengths back in third at 5/1. Non-finishers: Ottoman (unseated rider). Sisterandbrother, Dust Cover, Arrange, Percy Jones were non-runners.
5:23 Haydock full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Shaffron (GB) 4yo · 8-12 |
Sean Levey David Menuisier | — | 5/1 | 59 |
| 2 |
Kotari (FR) 7yo · 8-8 · claim 7lb |
Toby Moore Gary & Josh Moore | 4½ l | 11/2 | 62 |
| 3 |
Circuit Breaker (GB) 6yo · 9-7 · p |
Cieren Fallon Jonjo & A.J. O'Neill | 1¾ l | 5/1 | 68 |
| 4 |
Billy No Mates (IRE) 10yo · 8-3 · claim 5lb |
Rhys Elliott Michael Dods | 4¼ l | 14/1 | 55 |
| 5 |
Joanna Hiffernan (GB) 4yo · 8-11 |
David Probert Owen Burrows | 1½ l | 5/1 | 58 |
| 6 |
Marbuzet (GB) 7yo · 9-8 · b |
David Allan Tim Easterby | 1¾ l | 14/1 | 69 |
| 7 |
Good Onya Mate (IRE) 4yo · 9-1 · p |
Jason Hart Michael Bell | 1½ l | 14/1 | 62 |
| 8 |
Togeather Forever (IRE) 4yo · 8-3 · claim 5lb |
Lauren Young Jim Goldie | 2¾ l | 50/1 | 55 |
| 9 |
Velvet Whisper (IRE) 4yo · 9-9 |
Hector Crouch Edward Bethell | 8½ l | 11/4FAV | 70 |
| UR |
Ottoman (IRE) 4yo · 8-9 · b · claim 5lb · Unseated rider |
Harry Vigors Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero | — | 28/1 | 61 |
Non-runners: Sisterandbrother, Dust Cover, Arrange, Percy Jones
Haydock 5:23 returns
5:23 Haydock result: FAQs
Who won the 5:23 at Haydock on Friday 25 September 2026?
Shaffron, ridden by Sean Levey and trained by David Menuisier, at a starting price of 5/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Velvet Whisper, the 11/4 favourite, finished 9th, 26½ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
3m 20.10s over 1m6f on soft ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Sisterandbrother, Dust Cover, Arrange, Percy Jones. Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
