Result · Newbury · Wednesday 14 January 2026
2:05 Newbury result: Top Target wins the DJB Cleaning Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Top Target won the 2:05 at Newbury on Wednesday 14 January 2026, beating Sheldon by 11 lengths. Ridden by Tom Bellamy for trainer Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, the eight-year-old was sent off at 7/2 and covered the 2m7f91y on good to soft ground in 6m 6.00s. Always Busy was a further 9½ lengths back in third at 40/1. Non-finishers: Taita Hills (fell), Awaythelad (pulled up), Mahler Moon (pulled up), Captain Boudet (pulled up), Gold In The Rivers (pulled up), Buckna (pulled up). Aviation (travel problems) was a non-runner.
2:05 Newbury full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Top Target (IRE) 8yo · 11-12 |
Tom Bellamy Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls | — | 7/2 | 118 |
| 2 |
Sheldon (IRE) 10yo · 11-2 · claim 7lb |
Benjamin Macey Seamus Mullins | 11 l | 22/1 | 115 |
| 3 |
Always Busy (IRE) 8yo · 10-10 · claim 7lb |
Mr J J Murphy-Knight Christian Williams | 9½ l | 40/1 | 109 |
| 4 |
Muskoka (IRE) 8yo · 11-13 · v |
Harry Cobden Emma Lavelle | 3¾ l | 15/2 | 119 |
| 5 |
Rule Me In (IRE) 7yo · 10-10 |
Kielan Woods Christian Williams | 47 l | 11/2 | 102 |
| F |
Taita Hills (IRE) 8yo · 11-6 · claim 3lb · Fell |
Freddie Mitchell Gary & Josh Moore | — | 12/1 | 115 |
| PU |
Awaythelad (IRE) 9yo · 11-10 · p · Pulled up |
Ben Jones Ben Pauling | — | 14/1 | 116 |
| PU |
Mahler Moon (IRE) 8yo · 10-11 · tp · Pulled up |
Jonathan Burke Fergal O'Brien | — | 9/1 | 103 |
| PU |
Captain Boudet (FR) 7yo · 11-5 · tb · Pulled up |
Lorcan Williams Jeremy Scott | — | 8/1 | 111 |
| PU |
Gold In The Rivers (IRE) 7yo · 11-10 · b · Pulled up |
Jack Tudor David Pipe | — | 11/1 | 116 |
| PU |
Buckna (IRE) 6yo · 12-2 · Pulled up |
James Bowen Warren Greatrex | — | 10/3FAV | 122 |
Non-runner: Aviation (travel problems)
Newbury 2:05 returns
2:05 Newbury result: FAQs
Who won the 2:05 at Newbury on Wednesday 14 January 2026?
Top Target, ridden by Tom Bellamy and trained by Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, at a starting price of 7/2.
Did the favourite win?
No. Buckna, the 10/3 favourite, pulled up.
What was the winning time?
6m 6.00s over 2m7f91y on good to soft ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Aviation (travel problems). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
