Result · Taunton · Thursday 26 February 2026
1:41 Taunton result: Khafre wins the Weatherbys Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide Novices' Hurdle (GBB Race)
Class 42m3f1y hurdleGoing Good To Soft7 ranTime 4m 51.95sWinner's prize £5,446
Khafre won the 1:41 at Taunton on Thursday 26 February 2026, beating Fountains Blenhein by 3 lengths. Ridden by Paddy Hanlon for trainer Syd Hosie, the six-year-old was sent off at 11/8 and covered the 2m3f1y on good to soft ground in 4m 51.95s. Calvino was a further 13 lengths back in third at 5/4. Non-finishers: Don't Call Me Sue (pulled up).
1:41 Taunton full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Khafre (FR) 6yo · 10-11 · claim 5lb |
Paddy Hanlon Syd Hosie | — | 11/8 | — |
| 2 |
Fountains Blenhein (GB) 7yo · 11-7 · claim 7lb |
Chad Bament Anthony Honeyball | 3 l | 10/3 | 124 |
| 3 |
Calvino (IRE) 6yo · 11-9 |
Harry Cobden Paul Nicholls | 13 l | 5/4FAV | 117 |
| 4 |
Sailing By (IRE) 5yo · 11-2 |
Brendan Powell Joe Tizzard | 23 l | 22/1 | — |
| 5 |
Georges Street (IRE) 5yo · 11-2 |
Ben Godfrey Claire Hitch | 7 l | 200/1 | — |
| 6 |
Crest Of Valour (GB) 5yo · 11-2 |
Rex Dingle Anthony Honeyball | 17 l | 200/1 | — |
| PU |
Don't Call Me Sue (IRE) 6yo · 10-6 · h · claim 3lb · Pulled up |
Bradley Harris Neil Mulholland | — | 250/1 | — |
Taunton 1:41 returns
Tote win£2.38Per £1 stake
Tote place£1.20 £1.50Per £1 stake
Exacta£5.701st and 2nd in order
CSF£6.66Computer straight forecast
Trifecta£10.201st, 2nd and 3rd in order
1:41 Taunton result: FAQs
Who won the 1:41 at Taunton on Thursday 26 February 2026?
Khafre, ridden by Paddy Hanlon and trained by Syd Hosie, at a starting price of 11/8.
Did the favourite win?
No. Calvino, the 5/4 favourite, finished third, 16 lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
4m 51.95s over 2m3f1y on good to soft ground.
