Result · Ludlow · Wednesday 4 February 2026
2:23 Ludlow result: Sherminator wins the Ludlow Members Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
Sherminator won the 2:23 at Ludlow on Wednesday 4 February 2026, beating First Candidate by ¾ length. Ridden by Bryan Carver for trainer Harry Fry, the five-year-old was sent off at 5/2 and covered the 1m7f169y on soft ground in 3m 58.67s. Kiwi Rush was a further 7½ lengths back in third at 4/5. Non-finishers: Emerald Time (fell). Joeybottles (self certificate, coughing) were non-runners.
2:23 Ludlow full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sherminator (GER) 5yo · 11-0 · t |
Bryan Carver Harry Fry | — | 5/2 | 118 |
| 2 |
First Candidate (GB) 6yo · 10-7 · t |
Harry Skelton Dan Skelton | ¾ l | 7/2 | — |
| 3 |
Kiwi Rush (IRE) 6yo · 11-0 · t |
Paul O'Brien Harry Derham | 7½ l | 4/5FAV | — |
| 4 |
Fanny Moon (FR) 6yo · 11-0 |
Charlie Deutsch Mel Rowley | 8 l | 250/1 | — |
| 5 |
Lejo Du Seuil (FR) 5yo · 11-0 |
Robert Dunne Ian Williams | ½ l | 125/1 | — |
| 6 |
Kado Sacree (FR) 6yo · 11-0 |
Kevin Brogan Olly Murphy | 5½ l | 16/1 | — |
| 7 |
Drakaris (IRE) 5yo · 10-7 |
Tristan Durrell Dan Skelton | 4 l | 80/1 | — |
| 8 |
Final Escape (IRE) 7yo · 10-7 |
Toby Wynne Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero | 1½ l | 125/1 | — |
| 9 |
Jessie's Giant (GB) 5yo · 10-7 |
Jack Andrews T Ellis | 19 l | 100/1 | — |
| 10 |
Can U Feel It (IRE) 5yo · 11-0 · h |
Jack Tudor Christian Williams | 1¾ l | 150/1 | — |
| F |
Emerald Time (GB) 5yo · 11-0 · Fell |
Tom Bellamy Dominic Elsworth | — | 16/1 | — |
Non-runners: Joeybottles (self certificate, coughing)
Ludlow 2:23 returns
2:23 Ludlow result: FAQs
Who won the 2:23 at Ludlow on Wednesday 4 February 2026?
Sherminator, ridden by Bryan Carver and trained by Harry Fry, at a starting price of 5/2.
Did the favourite win?
No. Kiwi Rush, the 4/5 favourite, finished third, 8¼ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
3m 58.67s over 1m7f169y on soft ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Joeybottles (self certificate, coughing). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
