Result · Newbury · Saturday 15 August 2026
4:20 Newbury result: Explode wins the Swings & Smiles Supported By Ap&c Handicap Stakes (GBBPlus Race)
Explode won the 4:20 at Newbury on Saturday 15 August 2026, beating the 11/8 favourite Masterinthewoods by 4¾ lengths. Ridden by William Buick for trainer Faye Bramley, the four-year-old was sent off at 6/1 and covered the 1m4f on good to firm ground in 2m 34.23s. Great Bedwyn was a further ¾ length back in third at 3/1. Nicator was a non-runner.
4:20 Newbury full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Explode (FR) 4yo · 9-12 |
William Buick Faye Bramley | — | 6/1 | 85 |
| 2 |
Masterinthewoods (IRE) 4yo · 9-9 |
Marco Ghiani Emma Lavelle | 4¾ l | 11/8FAV | 82 |
| 3 |
Great Bedwyn (GB) 6yo · 9-6 · claim 5lb |
Seamus Cronin Richard Hannon | ¾ l | 3/1 | 84 |
| 4 |
Pinatique (FR) 4yo · 9-13 |
Dylan Hogan Sir Mark Prescott Bt | 1 l | 11/1 | 86 |
| 5 |
Tryfan (GB) 5yo · 9-11 · p |
Callum Rodriguez Harry Charlton | 6 l | 7/2 | 84 |
Non-runner: Nicator
Newbury 4:20 returns
4:20 Newbury result: FAQs
Who won the 4:20 at Newbury on Saturday 15 August 2026?
Explode, ridden by William Buick and trained by Faye Bramley, at a starting price of 6/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Masterinthewoods, the 11/8 favourite, finished second, 4¾ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
2m 34.23s over 1m4f on good to firm ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Nicator. Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
