Result · Kempton · Monday 23 March 2026
2:30 Kempton result: Caspari wins the Virgin Bet 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
Class 42m5f hurdleGoing Good5 ranTime 5m 4.00sWinner's prize £5,446
Caspari won the 2:30 at Kempton on Monday 23 March 2026, beating the 5/6 favourite Fountains Blenhein by ¼ length. Ridden by James Bowen for trainer Nicky Henderson, the five-year-old was sent off at 4/1 and covered the 2m5f on good ground in 5m 4.00s. Step Ahead was a further 3¾ lengths back in third at 15/8. Non-finishers: Hello Tom (pulled up).
2:30 Kempton full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Caspari (GB) 5yo · 11-9 |
James Bowen Nicky Henderson | — | 4/1 | — |
| 2 |
Fountains Blenhein (GB) 7yo · 11-7 · claim 7lb |
Chad Bament Anthony Honeyball | ¼ l | 5/6FAV | 125 |
| 3 |
Step Ahead (IRE) 6yo · 11-9 · t |
Ciaran Gethings Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls | 3¾ l | 15/8 | 122 |
| 4 |
Testing Patience (IRE) 6yo · 11-2 |
Caoilin Quinn Gary & Josh Moore | 9½ l | 40/1 | — |
| PU |
Hello Tom (IRE) 6yo · 11-2 · Pulled up |
Tom Bellamy Sarah-Jayne Davies | — | 150/1 | — |
Kempton 2:30 returns
Tote win£5Per £1 stake
Tote place£1.60 £1.30Per £1 stake
Exacta£9.801st and 2nd in order
CSF£8.34Computer straight forecast
Trifecta£11.101st, 2nd and 3rd in order
2:30 Kempton result: FAQs
Who won the 2:30 at Kempton on Monday 23 March 2026?
Caspari, ridden by James Bowen and trained by Nicky Henderson, at a starting price of 4/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Fountains Blenhein, the 5/6 favourite, finished second, ¼ length behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
5m 4.00s over 2m5f on good ground.
