7yo gelding · 11-8 · cheekpieces
Jockey Kielan Woods · Trainer Ben Pauling Owner Highclere And The Followers · By Notnowcato (GB) out of Follow The Icon (GB)
5/2Starting price
Followcato won the 2:30 at Hereford on Monday 26 January 2026, beating Hurricane Highway by 24 lengths. Ridden by Kielan Woods for trainer Ben Pauling, the seven-year-old was sent off at 5/2 and covered the 2m5f on soft ground in 5m 28.85s. Epinephrine was a further 48 lengths back in third at 9/1. Non-finishers: Ski Lodge (fell). Risk De Pluie (vet's certificate, bruised foot) were non-runners.
2:30 Hereford full result: finishing order and SPs
Non-runners: Risk De Pluie (vet's certificate, bruised foot)
Hereford 2:30 returns
Tote win£3.50Per £1 stake
Exacta£9.701st and 2nd in order
CSF£10.70Computer straight forecast
Trifecta£22.301st, 2nd and 3rd in order
2:30 Hereford result: FAQs
Who won the 2:30 at Hereford on Monday 26 January 2026?
Followcato, ridden by Kielan Woods and trained by Ben Pauling, at a starting price of 5/2.
Did the favourite win?
No. Ski Lodge, the 11/10 favourite, fell.
What was the winning time?
5m 28.85s over 2m5f on soft ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Risk De Pluie (vet's certificate, bruised foot). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
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