7yo gelding · 12-0 · blinkers
Jockey Danny McMenamin · Trainer Adam Nicol Owner D D Armstrong Ltd L Westwood · By Ocovango (GB) out of Benefit Scheme (IRE)
5/1Starting price
Benefit Ben won the 2:45 at Musselburgh on Monday 8 December 2025, beating Uptown Harry by ½ length. Ridden by Danny McMenamin for trainer Adam Nicol, the seven-year-old was sent off at 5/1 and covered the 3m on soft ground in 6m 5.26s. Cowboy Cooper was a further 6½ lengths back in third at 18/1. Non-finishers: Fiveafterfour (fell), Great Raffles (pulled up), Cresthill (pulled up), Reflection Of You (pulled up), Community Rebel (unseated rider). Blazing Court (unsuitable ground), Dr Shirocco (unsuitable ground) were non-runners.
2:45 Musselburgh full result: finishing order and SPs
Non-runners: Blazing Court (unsuitable ground), Dr Shirocco (unsuitable ground)
Musselburgh 2:45 returns
Tote win£6.10Per £1 stake
Tote place£2.40 £2.80 £5.90Per £1 stake
Exacta£60.701st and 2nd in order
CSF£62.30Computer straight forecast
Tricast£946.391st, 2nd and 3rd in order
Trifecta£942.801st, 2nd and 3rd in order
2:45 Musselburgh result: FAQs
Who won the 2:45 at Musselburgh on Monday 8 December 2025?
Benefit Ben, ridden by Danny McMenamin and trained by Adam Nicol, at a starting price of 5/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Cresthill, the 10/3 favourite, pulled up.
What was the winning time?
6m 5.26s over 3m on soft ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Blazing Court (unsuitable ground), Dr Shirocco (unsuitable ground). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
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