Result · Musselburgh · Friday 31 July 2026
5:45 Musselburgh result: Sophiesticate wins the Edinburgh Childrens Hospital Charity Handicap Stakes
Sophiesticate won the 5:45 at Musselburgh on Friday 31 July 2026, beating the 2/1 favourite Gemini Man by 3 lengths. Ridden by Shay Farmer for trainer R Mike Smith, the seven-year-old was sent off at 11/4 and covered the 1m5f on good ground in 2m 49.35s. Jedhi Knight was a further 4½ lengths back in third at 100/30. Storm On Jura was a non-runner.
5:45 Musselburgh full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sophiesticate (IRE) 7yo · 9-2 · claim 5lb |
Shay Farmer R Mike Smith | — | 11/4 | 51 |
| 2 |
Gemini Man (IRE) 8yo · 9-9 |
Kevin Stott Iain Jardine | 3 l | 2/1FAV | 53 |
| 3 |
Jedhi Knight (GB) 4yo · 9-8 · b |
David Nolan Paul Midgley | 4½ l | 100/30 | 52 |
| 4 |
Mr Withington (FR) 5yo · 9-9 · tp |
Connor Beasley Ewan Whillans | ¼ l | 13/2 | 53 |
| 5 |
Star Of Markinch (IRE) 10yo · 9-1 |
Oisin McSweeney Gary Rutherford | 1¼ l | 50/1 | 42 |
| 6 |
Liberty Looming (IRE) 5yo · 9-1 · t |
Ben Robinson Adam Nicol | 2½ l | 33/1 | 45 |
| 7 |
Falaise Blanc (FR) 4yo · 9-2 · v |
Greg Fairley Katie Scott | 2¾ l | 15/2 | 46 |
| 8 |
Yakhabar (GB) 7yo · 9-2 · b |
Billy Garritty Liam Bailey | 44 l | 28/1 | 46 |
| 9 |
Ivynator (IRE) 8yo · 9-4 · p |
James Sullivan Jean McGregor | 21 l | 200/1 | 48 |
Non-runner: Storm On Jura
Musselburgh 5:45 returns
5:45 Musselburgh result: FAQs
Who won the 5:45 at Musselburgh on Friday 31 July 2026?
Sophiesticate, ridden by Shay Farmer and trained by R Mike Smith, at a starting price of 11/4.
Did the favourite win?
No. Gemini Man, the 2/1 favourite, finished second, 3 lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
2m 49.35s over 1m5f on good ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Storm On Jura. Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
