Result · Stratford · Tuesday 25 August 2026
5:40 Stratford result: Delgany Second Now wins the Stratford Novices' Limited Handicap Hurdle Race
Class 52m6f hurdleGoing Good To Firm8 ranTime 5m 29.68sWinner's prize £2,640
Delgany Second Now won the 5:40 at Stratford on Tuesday 25 August 2026, beating Captain Connor by 8½ lengths. Ridden by Harry Skelton for trainer Dan Skelton, the four-year-old was sent off at 15/2 and covered the 2m6f on good to firm ground in 5m 29.68s. Brionywells was a further 4¼ lengths back in third at 6/1. Non-finishers: Kotgar (pulled up), Pink Walls (pulled up), French Diablo (pulled up).
5:40 Stratford full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Delgany Second Now (GB) 4yo · 10-13 |
Harry Skelton Dan Skelton | — | 15/2 | 81 |
| 2 |
Captain Connor (FR) 4yo · 11-1 |
Brendan Powell Clare Ellam | 8½ l | 33/1 | 83 |
| 3 |
Brionywells (GB) 6yo · 11-9 · claim 3lb |
Nick Slatter David Killahena & Graeme McPherson | 4¼ l | 6/1 | 90 |
| 4 |
Bells Of Ufford (IRE) 6yo · 11-12 · tv |
David Noonan Tim Vaughan | 1 l | 6/1 | 90 |
| 5 |
Mc'flo (GB) 5yo · 10-7 |
J M Quinlan Anthony Carson | 7 l | 14/1 | 71 |
| PU |
Kotgar (IRE) 5yo · 10-9 · Pulled up |
Conor Ring Mrs C Williams | — | 12/1 | 73 |
| PU |
Pink Walls (GB) 6yo · 10-5 · Pulled up |
Kevin Brogan M Mullineaux | — | 150/1 | 60 |
| PU |
French Diablo (FR) 4yo · 11-0 · Pulled up |
David Bass Max Comley | — | 4/6FAV | 82 |
Stratford 5:40 returns
Tote win£10Per £1 stake
Tote place£1.80 £5.90 £1.40Per £1 stake
Exacta£264.301st and 2nd in order
CSF£177.07Computer straight forecast
Tricast£1584.061st, 2nd and 3rd in order
Trifecta£1259.201st, 2nd and 3rd in order
5:40 Stratford result: FAQs
Who won the 5:40 at Stratford on Tuesday 25 August 2026?
Delgany Second Now, ridden by Harry Skelton and trained by Dan Skelton, at a starting price of 15/2.
Did the favourite win?
No. French Diablo, the 4/6 favourite, pulled up.
What was the winning time?
5m 29.68s over 2m6f on good to firm ground.
