Result · Thirsk · Saturday 2 May 2026
3:55 Thirsk result: Emperor Caradoc wins the Alison And Andrew Richardson Ruby Anniversary Handicap
Class 46f flatGoing Good To Firm9 ranTime 1m 9.80sWinner's prize £5,234
Emperor Caradoc won the 3:55 at Thirsk on Saturday 2 May 2026, beating Mister Sox by ½ length. Ridden by David Nolan for trainer Paul Midgley, the seven-year-old was sent off at 16/1 and covered the 6f on good to firm ground in 1m 9.80s. Rock Opera was a further ½ length back in third at 6/1.
3:55 Thirsk full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Emperor Caradoc (FR) 7yo · 9-3 · p |
David Nolan Paul Midgley | — | 16/1 | 74 |
| 2 |
Mister Sox (GB) 6yo · 9-7 · p |
Sean Kirrane Tim Easterby | ½ l | 4/1 | 78 |
| 3 |
Rock Opera (GB) 6yo · 8-10 · v · claim 3lb |
Warren Fentiman Richard & Peter Fahey | ½ l | 6/1 | 70 |
| 4 |
Kats Bob (GB) 8yo · 9-8 · v |
William Pyle Ruth Carr | ¼ l | 9/2 | 79 |
| 5 |
Kosometsuke (GB) 4yo · 9-11 |
Connor Beasley Michael Dods | 3½ l | 10/3FAV | 82 |
| 6 |
Aberama Gold (GB) 9yo · 9-9 · v |
Mark Winn David O'Meara | ½ l | 7/2 | 80 |
| 7 |
Mr Dreamseller (GB) 4yo · 9-3 · h |
Oisin Orr David & Nicola Barron | 1¾ l | 16/1 | 74 |
| 8 |
Sugar Baby (GB) 8yo · 8-13 |
Ben Robinson Peter Niven | 1¾ l | 16/1 | 70 |
| 9 |
Khabib (IRE) 8yo · 8-6 · p · claim 5lb |
Rhys Elliott David Thompson | 7½ l | 40/1 | 68 |
Thirsk 3:55 returns
Tote win£17Per £1 stake
Tote place£3.40 £1.70 £2Per £1 stake
Exacta£971st and 2nd in order
CSF£80.66Computer straight forecast
Tricast£443.051st, 2nd and 3rd in order
Trifecta£559.401st, 2nd and 3rd in order
3:55 Thirsk result: FAQs
Who won the 3:55 at Thirsk on Saturday 2 May 2026?
Emperor Caradoc, ridden by David Nolan and trained by Paul Midgley, at a starting price of 16/1.
Did the favourite win?
No. Kosometsuke, the 10/3 favourite, finished fifth, 4¾ lengths behind the winner.
What was the winning time?
1m 9.80s over 6f on good to firm ground.
