Result · Stratford · Monday 9 March 2026
2:50 Stratford result: Harel Du Marais wins the DragonBet The Roar Before BOG At Cheltenham Handicap Chase (GBB Race)
Class 42m213y chaseGoing Soft8 ranTime 4m 29.38sWinner's prize £4,779
Harel Du Marais won the 2:50 at Stratford on Monday 9 March 2026, beating the 7/4 favourite Gaelic Rambler by 3¼ lengths. Ridden by James Bowen for trainer Charles & Adam Pogson, the nine-year-old was sent off at 11/2 and covered the 2m213y on soft ground in 4m 29.38s. Non Stop was a further 13 lengths back in third at 10/3. Non-finishers: Xcitations (pulled up), Ironica De Thaix (pulled up).
2:50 Stratford full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Harel Du Marais (FR) 9yo · 10-13 |
James Bowen Charles & Adam Pogson | — | 11/2 | 105 |
| 2 |
Gaelic Rambler (IRE) 6yo · 11-7 · t |
Jonjo O'Neill Jr Jonjo & A J O'Neill | 3¼ l | 7/4FAV | 113 |
| 3 |
Non Stop (FR) 7yo · 11-8 · t |
Brendan Powell Joe Tizzard | 13 l | 10/3 | 114 |
| 4 |
Cobbler's Boy (IRE) 6yo · 11-2 · t |
Charlie Todd Dan Skelton | 1 l | 9/1 | 108 |
| 5 |
In This World (FR) 8yo · 11-5 · t · claim 5lb |
Beau Morgan Rob Summers | ¾ l | 50/1 | 116 |
| 6 |
Grey Diamond (FR) 12yo · 11-1 · ht |
Theo Gillard Donald McCain | 5 l | 18/1 | 107 |
| PU |
Xcitations (GB) 11yo · 12-1 · Pulled up |
Jack Andrews Pam Sly | — | 5/1 | 121 |
| PU |
Ironica De Thaix (FR) 8yo · 10-13 · Pulled up |
Charlie Deutsch Venetia Williams | — | 14/1 | 105 |
Stratford 2:50 returns
Tote win£6.50Per £1 stake
Tote place£1.60 £1.20 £1.40Per £1 stake
Exacta£20.201st and 2nd in order
CSF£16.50Computer straight forecast
Tricast£37.021st, 2nd and 3rd in order
Trifecta£64.701st, 2nd and 3rd in order
2:50 Stratford result: FAQs
Who won the 2:50 at Stratford on Monday 9 March 2026?
Harel Du Marais, ridden by James Bowen and trained by Charles & Adam Pogson, at a starting price of 11/2.
Did the favourite win?
No. Gaelic Rambler, the 7/4 favourite, finished second, 3¼ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
4m 29.38s over 2m213y on soft ground.
