Result · Hereford · Sunday 22 February 2026
4:40 Hereford result: Passing Kate wins the DragonBet Supports Safer Gambling Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Class 42m2f208y chaseGoing Soft5 ranTime 4m 59.87sWinner's prize £5,281
Passing Kate won the 4:40 at Hereford on Sunday 22 February 2026, beating Wewillgowithplanb by 3½ lengths. Ridden by Stan Sheppard for trainer Matt Sheppard, the nine-year-old was sent off at 3/1 and covered the 2m2f208y on soft ground in 4m 59.87s. Zestful Hope was a further 15 lengths back in third at 7/2.
4:40 Hereford full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Passing Kate (GB) 9yo · 11-9 · p |
Stan Sheppard Matt Sheppard | — | 3/1 | 104 |
| 2 |
Wewillgowithplanb (IRE) 9yo · 11-9 |
Conor Ring Evan Williams | 3½ l | 8/1 | 104 |
| 3 |
Zestful Hope (FR) 9yo · 11-13 · p |
James Bowen Charlie Longsdon | 15 l | 7/2 | 108 |
| 4 |
Zacony Rebel (IRE) 11yo · 10-9 · tb |
James Best Sarah-Jayne Davies | 7 l | 22/1 | 90 |
| 5 |
Imperial Bede (FR) 8yo · 12-0 · p |
Jonjo O'Neill Jr Jonjo & A J O'Neill | ¾ l | 11/10FAV | 109 |
Hereford 4:40 returns
Tote win£4.10Per £1 stake
Tote place£2.10 £3.30Per £1 stake
Exacta£17.601st and 2nd in order
CSF£22.80Computer straight forecast
Trifecta£49.701st, 2nd and 3rd in order
4:40 Hereford result: FAQs
Who won the 4:40 at Hereford on Sunday 22 February 2026?
Passing Kate, ridden by Stan Sheppard and trained by Matt Sheppard, at a starting price of 3/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Imperial Bede, the 11/10 favourite, finished fifth, 26¼ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
4m 59.87s over 2m2f208y on soft ground.
