Result · Market Rasen · Sunday 5 April 2026
2:48 Market Rasen result: De Deli Counter wins the Mariner Packaging Sing When We're Fishing Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle
De Deli Counter won the 2:48 at Market Rasen on Sunday 5 April 2026, beating Gms Prince by 3½ lengths. Ridden by Jamie Hamilton for trainer Mark Walford, the five-year-old was sent off at 5/1 and covered the 2m4f139y on good ground in 5m 27.17s. Fine As Wine was a further 1 length back in third at 11/2. Non-finishers: Perfect Arch (pulled up), Melosa (pulled up). Lemon Leaf (self certificate, off feed), Times A Wastin (self certificate, off feed) were non-runners.
2:48 Market Rasen full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
De Deli Counter (GB) 5yo · 11-10 · p |
Jamie Hamilton Mark Walford | — | 5/1 | 93 |
| 2 |
Gms Prince (GB) 11yo · 11-5 · t |
Robert Dunne Sarah Hollinshead | 3½ l | 13/2 | 88 |
| 3 |
Fine As Wine (IRE) 8yo · 11-7 · claim 5lb |
Benjamin Macey Gary Hanmer | 1 l | 11/2 | 95 |
| 4 |
Blue Bear (GB) 8yo · 10-2 · claim 7lb |
Oscar Palmer Joel Parkinson & Sue Smith | 9½ l | 9/1 | 78 |
| 5 |
Lillistar (GB) 6yo · 10-7 · claim 5lb |
Joshua Thompson Micky Hammond | 18 l | 10/3 | 81 |
| 6 |
By The Grace (GB) 7yo · 11-4 · claim 7lb |
Mr Daniel Williams Nicky Henderson | 3½ l | 11/4FAV | 94 |
| 7 |
Inlet (GB) 5yo · 11-0 · claim 3lb |
William Maggs Mike Sowersby | 9 l | 16/1 | 86 |
| 8 |
Raincloud (GB) 6yo · 10-5 |
Ben Poste Michael Chapman | 47 l | 100/1 | 70 |
| PU |
Perfect Arch (IRE) 9yo · 10-5 · tv · Pulled up |
Bruce Lynn Simon West | — | 14/1 | 69 |
| PU |
Melosa (GB) 4yo · 10-5 · tp · Pulled up |
Peter Kavanagh Mike Sowersby | — | 100/1 | 84 |
Non-runners: Lemon Leaf (self certificate, off feed), Times A Wastin (self certificate, off feed)
Market Rasen 2:48 returns
2:48 Market Rasen result: FAQs
Who won the 2:48 at Market Rasen on Sunday 5 April 2026?
De Deli Counter, ridden by Jamie Hamilton and trained by Mark Walford, at a starting price of 5/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. By The Grace, the 11/4 favourite, finished sixth, 35½ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
5m 27.17s over 2m4f139y on good ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Lemon Leaf (self certificate, off feed), Times A Wastin (self certificate, off feed). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
