Result · Newbury · Thursday 6 November 2025
1:40 Newbury result: Captain Hugo wins the Agetur UK 40th Anniversary In Business Maiden Hurdle (GBB Race)
Captain Hugo won the 1:40 at Newbury on Thursday 6 November 2025, beating Sinnatra by 1½ lengths. Ridden by Sean Houlihan for trainer Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, the five-year-old was sent off at 7/2 and covered the 2m69y on good to soft ground in 4m 9.30s. Storming George was a further 1 length back in third at 6/1. Non-finishers: Joyau Allen (pulled up), Aberfeldy (pulled up), This Sway (pulled up). Bright Legend (withdrawn; vet's certificate) was a non-runner.
1:40 Newbury full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Captain Hugo (IRE) 5yo · 11-4 |
Sean Houlihan Philip Hobbs & Johnson White | — | 7/2 | — |
| 2 |
Sinnatra (IRE) 5yo · 11-4 |
Harry Skelton Dan Skelton | 1½ l | 9/2 | — |
| 3 |
Storming George (IRE) 5yo · 11-4 |
Jack Quinlan Neil King | 1 l | 6/1 | — |
| 4 |
Klub De Reve (FR) 5yo · 11-4 |
Paul O'Brien Harry Derham | 3 l | 15/2 | — |
| 5 |
West Hill Verde (FR) 5yo · 11-4 |
Charlie Deutsch Seamus Mullins | 12 l | 50/1 | — |
| 6 |
Caballero Cliff (GB) 4yo · 11-4 |
Ciaran Gethings Robert Stephens | 13 l | 14/1 | — |
| 7 |
Alba Crus (IRE) 4yo · 11-4 |
James Bowen Warren Greatrex | 40 l | 40/1 | — |
| 8 |
Wilstar (IRE) 5yo · 11-4 |
Sean Bowen Olly Murphy | ¾ l | 9/4FAV | — |
| PU |
Joyau Allen (FR) 6yo · 11-4 · Pulled up |
Harry Cobden Paul Nicholls | — | 8/1 | — |
| PU |
Aberfeldy (IRE) 5yo · 11-4 · Pulled up |
Rex Dingle Syd Hosie | — | 200/1 | — |
| PU |
This Sway (GB) 4yo · 10-13 · claim 5lb · Pulled up |
Freddie Mitchell Max Comley | — | 300/1 | — |
Non-runner: Bright Legend (withdrawn; vet's certificate)
Newbury 1:40 returns
1:40 Newbury result: FAQs
Who won the 1:40 at Newbury on Thursday 6 November 2025?
Captain Hugo, ridden by Sean Houlihan and trained by Philip Hobbs & Johnson White, at a starting price of 7/2.
Did the favourite win?
No. Wilstar, the 9/4 favourite, finished 8th, 71¼ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
4m 9.30s over 2m69y on good to soft ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Bright Legend (withdrawn; vet's certificate). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
