Result · Newmarket · Saturday 2 May 2026
2:20 Newmarket result: Erzindjan wins the Betfred Suffolk Stakes (Heritage Handicap)
Erzindjan won the 2:20 at Newmarket on Saturday 2 May 2026, beating Fifth Column by ½ length. Ridden by Ray Dawson for trainer T J Kent, the eight-year-old was sent off at 17/2 and covered the 1m1f on good to firm ground in 1m 50.19s. Tycoon was a further ¼ length back in third at 22/1. Ancient Rome (unsuitable ground) was a non-runner.
2:20 Newmarket full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Erzindjan (IRE) 8yo · 9-6 |
Ray Dawson T J Kent | — | 17/2 | 99 |
| 2 |
Fifth Column (IRE) 4yo · 9-8 · p |
William Buick John & Thady Gosden | ½ l | 13/2 | 101 |
| 3 |
Tycoon (GB) 4yo · 9-1 |
David Egan Kevin Philippart De Foy | ¼ l | 22/1 | 94 |
| 4 |
The Lost King (GB) 4yo · 9-4 |
P J McDonald Andrew Balding | 1¾ l | 17/2 | 97 |
| 5 |
Alcarath (IRE) 4yo · 8-10 |
Rob Hornby Alan King | 2¾ l | 12/1 | 89 |
| 6 |
Mister Winston (GB) 4yo · 9-4 |
Oisin Murphy Andrew Balding | 2 l | 10/3FAV | 92 |
| 7 |
Bullet Point (GB) 5yo · 9-12 |
Tom Marquand William Haggas | l | 4/1 | 105 |
| 8 |
Thunder Wonder (IRE) 4yo · 8-6 |
Hollie Doyle Charlie Johnston | 2¼ l | 25/1 | 85 |
| 9 |
Botanical (IRE) 6yo · 9-11 |
Clifford Lee K R Burke | 1 l | 6/1 | 104 |
| 10 |
Al Arbeed (GB) 4yo · 8-13 |
Sean Levey Richard Hannon | ½ l | 20/1 | 92 |
| 11 |
Astro King (IRE) 9yo · 9-11 |
Jason Watson Daniel & Claire Kubler | 8½ l | 40/1 | 104 |
| 12 |
Marhaba Ghaiyyath (IRE) 4yo · 9-7 · p |
Billy Loughnane Charlie Johnston | ¼ l | 14/1 | 100 |
Non-runner: Ancient Rome (unsuitable ground)
Newmarket 2:20 returns
2:20 Newmarket result: FAQs
Who won the 2:20 at Newmarket on Saturday 2 May 2026?
Erzindjan, ridden by Ray Dawson and trained by T J Kent, at a starting price of 17/2.
Did the favourite win?
No. Mister Winston, the 10/3 favourite, finished sixth, 7¼ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
1m 50.19s over 1m1f on good to firm ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Ancient Rome (unsuitable ground). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
