Result · Ludlow · Thursday 26 February 2026
2:42 Ludlow result: Tankardstown Diva wins the Pyoneer Ale Mares' Handicap Hurdle
Tankardstown Diva won the 2:42 at Ludlow on Thursday 26 February 2026, beating the 9/4 favourite Masked Dance by 4 lengths. Ridden by Jack Andrews for trainer T Ellis, the seven-year-old was sent off at 5/1 and covered the 2m7f174y on good to soft ground in 5m 55.45s. Magical Maggie was a further 1 length back in third at 11/4. Non-finishers: I Am The Moon (pulled up).
2:42 Ludlow full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tankardstown Diva (IRE) 7yo · 11-7 |
Jack Andrews T Ellis | — | 5/1 | 115 |
| 2 |
Masked Dance (FR) 8yo · 11-13 |
Charlie Deutsch Mel Rowley | 4 l | 9/4FAV | 121 |
| 3 |
Magical Maggie (GB) 9yo · 11-9 |
Ciaran Gethings Alastair Ralph | 1 l | 11/4 | 117 |
| 4 |
Love Of Neymore (GB) 8yo · 11-11 |
Charlie Price Robbie Llewellyn | 1¾ l | 3/1 | 119 |
| 5 |
Ring O Roses (GB) 8yo · 11-3 |
Richie McLernon Henrietta C Knight | 2½ l | 50/1 | 111 |
| PU |
I Am The Moon (GB) 7yo · 10-11 · p · claim 5lb · Pulled up |
James Turner Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies | — | 15/2 | 110 |
Ludlow 2:42 returns
2:42 Ludlow result: FAQs
Who won the 2:42 at Ludlow on Thursday 26 February 2026?
Tankardstown Diva, ridden by Jack Andrews and trained by T Ellis, at a starting price of 5/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Masked Dance, the 9/4 favourite, finished second, 4 lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
5m 55.45s over 2m7f174y on good to soft ground.




