Result · Perth · Thursday 23 April 2026
2:40 Perth result: Letterston Lily wins the Download The Free Racing TV App Now Handicap Hurdle (Div 2)
Favourite Letterston Lily won the 2:40 at Perth on Thursday 23 April 2026, beating Soldier's Leap by 9 lengths. Ridden by James Bowen for trainer Mickey Bowen, the six-year-old was sent off at 7/2 and covered the 2m4f35y on good ground in 5m 1.88s. Buy Some Time was a further 3 lengths back in third at 11/1. Non-finishers: Lets Mingle (unseated rider). So Many Roads (unsuitable ground) was a non-runner.
2:40 Perth full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Letterston Lily (GB) 6yo · 11-11 |
James Bowen Mickey Bowen | — | 7/2FAV | 112 |
| 2 |
Soldier's Leap (IRE) 6yo · 11-5 · t |
Miss Gina Andrews T Ellis | 9 l | 4/1 | 106 |
| 3 |
Buy Some Time (IRE) 8yo · 11-7 · ht |
Ryan Mania R Mike Smith | 3 l | 11/1 | 108 |
| 4 |
Gentleman Bill (IRE) 8yo · 11-11 · b · claim 5lb |
Toby McCain-Mitchell Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero | 5½ l | 10/1 | 117 |
| 5 |
Timefortom (IRE) 6yo · 11-8 · claim 3lb |
Alan Doyle Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore | 13 l | 10/1 | 112 |
| 6 |
Stoner's Choice (GB) 11yo · 11-10 · tp · claim 5lb |
Fern O'Brien Fergal O'Brien | 12 l | 11/2 | 116 |
| 7 |
Heard That (IRE) 7yo · 11-0 · claim 7lb |
Aidan Weaver Olly Murphy | 5½ l | 7/1 | 108 |
| 8 |
Karton Plein (FR) 6yo · 11-2 |
Sean Bowen Olly Murphy | 33 l | 7/1 | 103 |
| UR |
Lets Mingle (IRE) 6yo · 11-3 · claim 5lb · Unseated rider |
Jack Power Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore | — | 10/1 | 109 |
Non-runner: So Many Roads (unsuitable ground)
Perth 2:40 returns
2:40 Perth result: FAQs
Who won the 2:40 at Perth on Thursday 23 April 2026?
Letterston Lily, ridden by James Bowen and trained by Mickey Bowen, at a starting price of 7/2.
Did the favourite win?
Yes. Letterston Lily won as the 7/2 favourite.
What was the winning time?
5m 1.88s over 2m4f35y on good ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: So Many Roads (unsuitable ground). Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
