Result · Newbury · Wednesday 17 December 2025

11:53 Newbury result: Jig's Forge wins the Hooorrrraaaayyyy It's Christmas Queens Arms 'Chasing Excellence' Beginners' Chase (GBB Race)

Class 32m6f93y chaseGoing Good To Soft2 ranTime 5m 53.00sWinner's prize £9,242
Jig's Forge silks
Winner

Jig's Forge (IRE)

6yo gelding · 11-5
Jockey Ben Jones · Trainer Ben Pauling
Owner K Dole · By Westerner (GB) out of Tisonlyme (IRE)

13/8Starting price

Jig's Forge won the 11:53 at Newbury on Wednesday 17 December 2025, beating the 4/9 favourite Lucky Place by 1½ lengths. Ridden by Ben Jones for trainer Ben Pauling, the six-year-old was sent off at 13/8 and covered the 2m6f93y on good to soft ground in 5m 53.00s. Regent's Stroll (not qualified) was a non-runner.

11:53 Newbury full result: finishing order and SPs

PosHorseJockey / trainerBtnSPOR
1
Jig's Forge silks
Jig's Forge (IRE) 6yo · 11-5
 Ben Jones Ben Pauling — 13/8 133
2
Lucky Place silks
Lucky Place (FR) 6yo · 11-5
 Nico de Boinville Nicky Henderson 1½ l 4/9FAV 152

Non-runner: Regent's Stroll (not qualified)

Newbury 11:53 returns

Tote win£2.63Per £1 stake

11:53 Newbury result: FAQs

Who won the 11:53 at Newbury on Wednesday 17 December 2025?

Jig's Forge, ridden by Ben Jones and trained by Ben Pauling, at a starting price of 13/8.

Did the favourite win?

No. Lucky Place, the 4/9 favourite, finished second, 1½ lengths behind the winner.

What was the winning time?

5m 53.00s over 2m6f93y on good to soft ground.

Were there any non-runners?

Yes: Regent's Stroll (not qualified). 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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