Result · Newmarket (July) · Saturday 8 August 2026
2:30 Newmarket (July) result: Eabha wins the William Hill Epic Boost Nursery Handicap Stakes
Eabha won the 2:30 at Newmarket (July) on Saturday 8 August 2026, beating the 6/5 favourite Mysterious Times by 1 length. Ridden by Charles Bishop for trainer Eve Johnson Houghton, the two-year-old was sent off at 15/2 and covered the 7f on good to firm ground in 1m 25.80s. Theheatison was a further ¼ length back in third at 33/1. Regal Tiger was a non-runner.
2:30 Newmarket (July) full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Eabha (IRE) 2yo · 9-5 |
Charles Bishop Eve Johnson Houghton | — | 15/2 | 81 |
| 2 |
Mysterious Times (GB) 2yo · 9-10 |
Billy Loughnane Charlie Appleby | 1 l | 6/5FAV | 86 |
| 3 |
Theheatison (GB) 2yo · 8-9 |
Silvestre De Sousa Nick Scholfield | ¼ l | 33/1 | 71 |
| 4 |
Sanbona Warrior (IRE) 2yo · 9-2 |
Marco Ghiani William Knight | 2½ l | 11/4 | 78 |
| 5 |
Betty Boop (IRE) 2yo · 9-5 |
Neil Callan Richard Hughes | 1 l | 9/2 | 81 |
| 6 |
Rhodes Runner (IRE) 2yo · 9-0 |
Hector Crouch Ralph Beckett | 2 l | 20/1 | 76 |
| 7 |
Desert Legend (IRE) 2yo · 8-12 |
David Egan Richard Hannon | ¼ l | 33/1 | 74 |
Non-runner: Regal Tiger
Newmarket (July) 2:30 returns
2:30 Newmarket (July) result: FAQs
Who won the 2:30 at Newmarket (July) on Saturday 8 August 2026?
Eabha, ridden by Charles Bishop and trained by Eve Johnson Houghton, at a starting price of 15/2.
Did the favourite win?
No. Mysterious Times, the 6/5 favourite, finished second, 1 length behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
1m 25.80s over 7f on good to firm ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Regal Tiger. Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
