Result · Leicester · Tuesday 24 February 2026
2:50 Leicester result: Delgany Deadline wins the David Johnson 'DJ' 'Johnno' Memorial Handicap Chase
Class 52m7f chaseGoing Soft7 ranTime 6m 17.50sWinner's prize £3,697
Delgany Deadline won the 2:50 at Leicester on Tuesday 24 February 2026, beating Ronnies Reflection by 3 lengths. Ridden by Tristan Durrell for trainer Dan Skelton, the six-year-old was sent off at 3/1 and covered the 2m7f on soft ground in 6m 17.50s. Just In A Bit was a further length back in third at 4/1. Non-finishers: John W Creasy (pulled up), The Brickey Ranger (pulled up).
2:50 Leicester full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Delgany Deadline (GB) 6yo · 11-4 · tp |
Tristan Durrell Dan Skelton | — | 3/1 | 82 |
| 2 |
Ronnies Reflection (GB) 8yo · 11-6 · t |
Jack Quinlan Ben Case | 3 l | 4/1 | 84 |
| 3 |
Just In A Bit (GB) 8yo · 11-12 |
Charlie Deutsch Mel Rowley | l | 4/1 | 90 |
| 4 |
Nine Nine Nine (GB) 9yo · 11-1 · p · claim 5lb |
Shane Fenelon Sarah-Jayne Davies | 1½ l | 5/2FAV | 84 |
| 5 |
Italian Spirit (IRE) 10yo · 11-7 · p · claim 7lb |
Miss Megan Bevan Harriet Dickin | 52 l | 11/1 | 92 |
| PU |
John W Creasy (IRE) 8yo · 11-10 · Pulled up |
Bryan Carver Chris Honour | — | 14/1 | 88 |
| PU |
The Brickey Ranger (IRE) 8yo · 10-11 · p · Pulled up |
Paul O'Brien Seamus Mullins | — | 12/1 | 75 |
Leicester 2:50 returns
Tote win£4Per £1 stake
Tote place£1.80 £3.30Per £1 stake
Exacta£11.201st and 2nd in order
CSF£16.27Computer straight forecast
Trifecta£60.501st, 2nd and 3rd in order
2:50 Leicester result: FAQs
Who won the 2:50 at Leicester on Tuesday 24 February 2026?
Delgany Deadline, ridden by Tristan Durrell and trained by Dan Skelton, at a starting price of 3/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Nine Nine Nine, the 5/2 favourite, finished fourth, 4½ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
6m 17.50s over 2m7f on soft ground.
