Result · Leicester · Thursday 12 February 2026

4:25 Leicester result: Paul Marvel wins the Pointing Pointers Dick And Pam Saunders Novices' Hunters' Chase

Class 52m6f151y chaseGoing Heavy5 ranTime 6m 22.25sWinner's prize £3,208
Paul Marvel silks
Winner

Paul Marvel (FR)

9yo gelding · 11-11 · cheekpieces · jockey claims 3lb
Jockey Mr Henry Crow · Trainer J J O'Shea
Owner Nk Richards Lb Doyle Mk Shore · By Masked Marvel (GB) out of Paulmie (FR)

5/6Starting price

Favourite Paul Marvel won the 4:25 at Leicester on Thursday 12 February 2026, beating Ideal Du Tabert by 13 lengths. Ridden by Mr Henry Crow for trainer J J O'Shea, the nine-year-old was sent off at 5/6 and covered the 2m6f151y on heavy ground in 6m 22.25s. Best Mate Dave was a further 7 lengths back in third at 16/1. Non-finishers: Largy Shark (pulled up), Just Lucky Sivola (pulled up). St Cuthbert's Cave (self certificate, off colour) were non-runners.

4:25 Leicester full result: finishing order and SPs

PosHorseJockey / trainerBtnSPOR
1
Paul Marvel silks
Paul Marvel (FR) 9yo · 11-11 · p · claim 3lb
Mr Henry Crow J J O'Shea — 5/6FAV 120
2
Ideal Du Tabert silks
Ideal Du Tabert (FR) 8yo · 11-11 · claim 3lb
Mr Huw Edwards Miss Laura Richardson 13 l 5/1 115
3
Best Mate Dave silks
Best Mate Dave (GB) 9yo · 11-11 · claim 3lb
Mr Charlie Case Oliver Edward Hayes 7 l 16/1 84
PU
Largy Shark silks
Largy Shark (GB) 9yo · 11-9 · claim 5lb · Pulled up
Mr Thomas Easterby W H Easterby — 18/1 114
PU
Just Lucky Sivola silks
Just Lucky Sivola (FR) 7yo · 12-0 · Pulled up
Mr James King Luca Morgan — 5/2 109

Non-runners: St Cuthbert's Cave (self certificate, off colour)

Leicester 4:25 returns

Tote win£1.84Per £1 stake
Tote place£1.10 £2Per £1 stake
Exacta£5.601st and 2nd in order
CSF£5.66Computer straight forecast
Trifecta£171st, 2nd and 3rd in order

4:25 Leicester result: FAQs

Who won the 4:25 at Leicester on Thursday 12 February 2026?

Paul Marvel, ridden by Mr Henry Crow and trained by J J O'Shea, at a starting price of 5/6.

Did the favourite win?

Yes. Paul Marvel won as the 5/6 favourite.

What was the winning time?

6m 22.25s over 2m6f151y on heavy ground.

Were there any non-runners?

Yes: St Cuthbert's Cave (self certificate, off colour). 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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