Result · Plumpton · Monday 9 March 2026
2:30 Plumpton result: Rap Soul wins the DragonBet The Roar Before BOG At Cheltenham Novices' Handicap Chase
Class 52m3f166y chaseGoing Good4 ranTime 5m 14.12sWinner's prize £4,225
Favourite Rap Soul won the 2:30 at Plumpton on Monday 9 March 2026, beating Lunar Ocean by 1¾ lengths. Ridden by Harry Bannister for trainer Richard J Bandey, the seven-year-old was sent off at 4/6 and covered the 2m3f166y on good ground in 5m 14.12s. Carpe Diem was a further 9½ lengths back in third at 4/1.
2:30 Plumpton full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Rap Soul (FR) 7yo · 12-0 |
Harry Bannister Richard J Bandey | — | 4/6FAV | 93 |
| 2 |
Lunar Ocean (IRE) 7yo · 10-12 · v |
Kielan Woods Billy Aprahamian | 1¾ l | 7/2 | 77 |
| 3 |
Carpe Diem (FR) 8yo · 11-3 · v · claim 7lb |
Tom Hutsby David Bridgwater | 9½ l | 4/1 | 89 |
| 4 |
Goguenard (FR) 10yo · 10-7 · b |
Richie McLernon D J Jeffreys | 15 l | 14/1 | 72 |
Plumpton 2:30 returns
Tote win£1.67Per £1 stake
Exacta£2.501st and 2nd in order
CSF£3.51Computer straight forecast
Trifecta£4.401st, 2nd and 3rd in order
2:30 Plumpton result: FAQs
Who won the 2:30 at Plumpton on Monday 9 March 2026?
Rap Soul, ridden by Harry Bannister and trained by Richard J Bandey, at a starting price of 4/6.
Did the favourite win?
Yes. Rap Soul won as the 4/6 favourite.
What was the winning time?
5m 14.12s over 2m3f166y on good ground.
