Result · Newmarket (July) · Friday 7 August 2026
8:22 Newmarket (July) result: Lucky Hero wins the Aspall Handicap Stakes
Class 51m2f flatGoing Good To Firm3 ranTime 2m 13.91sWinner's prize £5,154
Favourite Lucky Hero won the 8:22 at Newmarket (July) on Friday 7 August 2026, beating Blue Noon by 3 lengths. Ridden by Billy Loughnane for trainer David O'Meara, the three-year-old was sent off at 5/6 and covered the 1m2f on good to firm ground in 2m 13.91s. Shimmering Sands was a further 1¼ lengths back in third at 100/30.
8:22 Newmarket (July) full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lucky Hero (IRE) 3yo · 9-4 |
Billy Loughnane David O'Meara | — | 5/6FAV | 75 |
| 2 |
Blue Noon (IRE) 3yo · 9-4 |
James Doyle Richard Hannon | 3 l | 9/4 | 75 |
| 3 |
Shimmering Sands (GB) 7yo · 9-12 · t |
Oisin Murphy Michael & David Easterby | 1¼ l | 100/30 | 75 |
Newmarket (July) 8:22 returns
Tote win£1.84Per £1 stake
Exacta£2.801st and 2nd in order
CSF£2.98Computer straight forecast
Trifecta£3.101st, 2nd and 3rd in order
8:22 Newmarket (July) result: FAQs
Who won the 8:22 at Newmarket (July) on Friday 7 August 2026?
Lucky Hero, ridden by Billy Loughnane and trained by David O'Meara, at a starting price of 5/6.
Did the favourite win?
Yes. Lucky Hero won as the 5/6 favourite.
What was the winning time?
2m 13.91s over 1m2f on good to firm ground.
