Result · Sandown · Saturday 31 January 2026
2:40 Sandown result: Sixmilebridge wins the Virgin Bet Scilly Isles Novices' Chase (Grade 1) (GBB Race)
Grade 12m4f15y chaseGoing Soft4 ranTime 5m 21.62sWinner's prize £58,727
Sixmilebridge won the 2:40 at Sandown on Saturday 31 January 2026, beating Kala Conti by 5 lengths. Ridden by Kielan Woods for trainer Fergal O'Brien, the seven-year-old was sent off at 6/1 and covered the 2m4f15y on soft ground in 5m 21.62s. Miami Magic was a further 1¾ lengths back in third at 14/1. Non-finishers: Kitzbuhel (unseated rider).
2:40 Sandown full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sixmilebridge (IRE) 7yo · 11-7 · t |
Kielan Woods Fergal O'Brien | — | 6/1 | 149 |
| 2 |
Kala Conti (FR) 6yo · 11-0 |
Jack Kennedy Gordon Elliott | 5 l | 2/1 | 149 |
| 3 |
Miami Magic (IRE) 7yo · 11-7 |
Charlie Hammond Stuart Edmunds | 1¾ l | 14/1 | 142 |
| UR |
Kitzbuhel (FR) 6yo · 11-7 · Unseated rider |
Paul Townend W P Mullins | — | 10/11FAV | 153 |
Sandown 2:40 returns
Tote win£7Per £1 stake
Exacta£14.101st and 2nd in order
CSF£17.56Computer straight forecast
Trifecta£38.901st, 2nd and 3rd in order
2:40 Sandown result: FAQs
Who won the 2:40 at Sandown on Saturday 31 January 2026?
Sixmilebridge, ridden by Kielan Woods and trained by Fergal O'Brien, at a starting price of 6/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Kitzbuhel, the 10/11 favourite, unseated rider.
What was the winning time?
5m 21.62s over 2m4f15y on soft ground.
