Result · Newbury · Friday 27 February 2026
4:43 Newbury result: Peacenik wins the Cheltenham Specials Made Simple At BetVictor Handicap Hurdle
Favourite Peacenik won the 4:43 at Newbury on Friday 27 February 2026, beating Call Me Legend by 8 lengths. Ridden by Gavin Sheehan for trainer Katy Price, the seven-year-old was sent off at 9/4 and covered the 3m57y on good to soft ground in 6m 6.91s. Magical King was a further 11 lengths back in third at 10/1. Fierce Warrior (unsuitable ground) was a non-runner.
4:43 Newbury full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Peacenik (IRE) 7yo · 11-13 |
Gavin Sheehan Katy Price | — | 9/4FAV | 129 |
| 2 |
Call Me Legend (IRE) 6yo · 10-7 · claim 7lb |
Mr Jack Stenhouse Philip Hobbs & Johnson White | 8 l | 5/2 | 116 |
| 3 |
Magical King (IRE) 7yo · 11-6 · p |
Charlie Hammond Stuart Edmunds | 11 l | 10/1 | 122 |
| 4 |
Jalisco Star (IRE) 8yo · 11-3 · t |
Kevin Brogan Laura Horsfall | ¼ l | 16/1 | 119 |
| 5 |
Champagne Twist (IRE) 8yo · 10-11 · p · claim 7lb |
Elliott England Ben Pauling | 7½ l | 12/1 | 120 |
| 6 |
Big City Roller (GB) 8yo · 11-9 · p |
Lilly Pinchin Charlie Longsdon | 7 l | 16/1 | 125 |
| 7 |
Benign Dictator (IRE) 9yo · 11-8 · p |
Sean Bowen Olly Murphy | 2 l | 11/1 | 124 |
| 8 |
Tiny Tetley (GB) 8yo · 11-13 · claim 3lb |
Callum Pritchard Philip Hobbs & Johnson White | 1½ l | 10/1 | 132 |
| 9 |
Kruger Park (FR) 8yo · 10-11 · t · claim 5lb |
Jay Tidball Paul Nicholls | 3¼ l | 6/1 | 118 |
Non-runner: Fierce Warrior (unsuitable ground)
Newbury 4:43 returns
4:43 Newbury result: FAQs
Who won the 4:43 at Newbury on Friday 27 February 2026?
Peacenik, ridden by Gavin Sheehan and trained by Katy Price, at a starting price of 9/4.
Did the favourite win?
Yes. Peacenik won as the 9/4 favourite.
What was the winning time?
6m 6.91s over 3m57y on good to soft ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Fierce Warrior (unsuitable ground). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
