Result · Kempton · Saturday 27 December 2025
2:30 Kempton result: Thistle Ask wins the Ladbrokes Desert Orchid Handicap Chase (Grade 2 Limited Handicap) (GBB Race)
Grade 22m chaseGoing Good7 ranTime 3m 45.20sWinner's prize £57,218
Thistle Ask won the 2:30 at Kempton on Saturday 27 December 2025, beating Saint Segal by 10 lengths. Ridden by Harry Skelton for trainer Dan Skelton, the eight-year-old was sent off at 15/8 and covered the 2m on good ground in 3m 45.20s. Boothill was a further 14 lengths back in third at 18/1. Non-finishers: Gabriel's Getaway (unseated rider), Ryan's Rocket (unseated rider).
2:30 Kempton full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Thistle Ask (IRE) 8yo · 11-3 · ht |
Harry Skelton Dan Skelton | — | 15/8 | 146 |
| 2 |
Saint Segal (FR) 7yo · 11-12 · t |
Ciaran Gethings Jane Williams | 10 l | 9/2 | 155 |
| 3 |
Boothill (IRE) 10yo · 11-6 · t |
Bryan Carver Harry Fry | 14 l | 18/1 | 149 |
| 4 |
Sans Bruit (FR) 7yo · 10-10 · t |
Harry Cobden Paul Nicholls | 1½ l | 12/1 | 139 |
| 5 |
Calgary Tiger (GB) 10yo · 10-6 |
James Best William de Best-Turner | 31 l | 150/1 | 103 |
| UR |
Gabriel's Getaway (IRE) 8yo · 10-6 · t · Unseated rider |
Rex Dingle Anthony Honeyball | — | 11/1 | 132 |
| UR |
Ryan's Rocket (IRE) 7yo · 10-6 · Unseated rider |
Jonathan Burke Fergal O'Brien | — | 7/4FAV | 135 |
Kempton 2:30 returns
Tote win£2.88Per £1 stake
Tote place£1.70 £2Per £1 stake
Exacta£7.801st and 2nd in order
CSF£10.45Computer straight forecast
Trifecta£54.801st, 2nd and 3rd in order
2:30 Kempton result: FAQs
Who won the 2:30 at Kempton on Saturday 27 December 2025?
Thistle Ask, ridden by Harry Skelton and trained by Dan Skelton, at a starting price of 15/8.
Did the favourite win?
No. Ryan's Rocket, the 7/4 favourite, unseated rider.
What was the winning time?
3m 45.20s over 2m on good ground.
