Result · Leicester · Wednesday 22 July 2026
8:20 Leicester result: Miss Nightcap wins the British Stallion Studs EBF Fillies' Handicap Stakes
Miss Nightcap won the 8:20 at Leicester on Wednesday 22 July 2026, beating the 85/40 favourite Cotai Belle by 3¼ lengths. Ridden by Alistair Rawlinson for trainer Edward Smyth-Osbourne, the three-year-old was sent off at 5/2 and covered the 6f on good to firm ground in 1m 10.56s. Amelia's Joy was a further 2 lengths back in third at 5/2. Zen Diva was a non-runner.
8:20 Leicester full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Miss Nightcap (GB) 3yo · 9-10 |
Alistair Rawlinson Edward Smyth-Osbourne | — | 5/2 | 79 |
| 2 |
Cotai Belle (IRE) 3yo · 9-6 · claim 5lb |
Ethan Tindall Richard & Peter Fahey | 3¼ l | 85/40FAV | 80 |
| 3 |
Amelia's Joy (GB) 4yo · 9-4 · p |
David Probert Michael Herrington | 2 l | 5/2 | 68 |
| 4 |
Afraj (IRE) 3yo · 9-8 |
William Buick John & Thady Gosden | ¾ l | 9/2 | 77 |
| 5 |
Romantic Twilight (GB) 3yo · 9-4 |
Rob Hornby William Stone | 4¼ l | 28/1 | 73 |
Non-runner: Zen Diva
Leicester 8:20 returns
8:20 Leicester result: FAQs
Who won the 8:20 at Leicester on Wednesday 22 July 2026?
Miss Nightcap, ridden by Alistair Rawlinson and trained by Edward Smyth-Osbourne, at a starting price of 5/2.
Did the favourite win?
No. Cotai Belle, the 85/40 favourite, finished second, 3¼ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
1m 10.56s over 6f on good to firm ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Zen Diva. Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
