Result · Newbury · Friday 17 April 2026
1:57 Newbury result: Blessed Voyager wins the Dubai Duty Free EBF Maiden Stakes (Newcomers' Race) (GBB Race)
Blessed Voyager won the 1:57 at Newbury on Friday 17 April 2026, beating Harry Knows by ¼ length. Ridden by Hector Crouch for trainer Ralph Beckett, the two-year-old was sent off at 11/1 and covered the 5f34y on good ground in 1m 2.53s. Jaan Ki Tukri was a further 2 lengths back in third at 7/2. Romeo Guest (withdrawn; upset in stalls) was a non-runner.
1:57 Newbury full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Blessed Voyager (IRE) 2yo · 9-7 |
Hector Crouch Ralph Beckett | — | 11/1 | — |
| 2 |
Harry Knows (IRE) 2yo · 9-7 |
Oisin Murphy Richard Hughes | ¼ l | 17/2 | — |
| 3 |
Jaan Ki Tukri (IRE) 2yo · 9-7 |
Rossa Ryan Clive Cox | 2 l | 7/2 | — |
| 4 |
Napa (IRE) 2yo · 9-7 |
David Egan Kevin Philippart De Foy | ¼ l | 7/4FAV | — |
| 5 |
Crusherman (IRE) 2yo · 9-7 |
Joe Leavy Brian Meehan | ¾ l | 16/1 | — |
| 6 |
El Lambo (IRE) 2yo · 9-7 |
Jason Watson Charles Hills | 2¼ l | 28/1 | — |
| 7 |
From Me To You (IRE) 2yo · 9-7 |
Sean Levey Richard Hannon | 5½ l | 7/2 | — |
| 8 |
Ricky's Rocket (GB) 2yo · 9-7 |
Kieran Shoemark Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole | ½ l | 16/1 | — |
| 9 |
Drum Major (IRE) 2yo · 9-7 |
Lewis Edmunds William Muir & Chris Grassick | 3½ l | 40/1 | — |
Non-runner: Romeo Guest (withdrawn; upset in stalls)
Newbury 1:57 returns
1:57 Newbury result: FAQs
Who won the 1:57 at Newbury on Friday 17 April 2026?
Blessed Voyager, ridden by Hector Crouch and trained by Ralph Beckett, at a starting price of 11/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Napa, the 7/4 favourite, finished fourth, 2½ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
1m 2.53s over 5f34y on good ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Romeo Guest (withdrawn; upset in stalls). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
