Result · Thirsk · Saturday 1 August 2026
2:08 Thirsk result: Witch Hunter wins the William Hill Summer Cup Handicap Stakes
Class 21m flatGoing Good11 ranTime 1m 38.90sWinner's prize £26,170
Witch Hunter won the 2:08 at Thirsk on Saturday 1 August 2026, beating Dain Ma Nut In by ½ length. Ridden by Seamus Cronin for trainer Richard Hannon, the seven-year-old was sent off at 12/1 and covered the 1m on good ground in 1m 38.90s. Northern Express was a further ¼ length back in third at 9/2. Fondo Blanco was a non-runner.
2:08 Thirsk full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Witch Hunter (FR) 7yo · 9-2 · claim 5lb |
Seamus Cronin Richard Hannon | — | 12/1 | 93 |
| 2 |
Dain Ma Nut In (IRE) 5yo · 9-4 · claim 7lb |
Lexie Clarkson Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore | ½ l | 40/1 | 97 |
| 3 |
Northern Express (IRE) 8yo · 9-11 · p |
Connor Beasley Michael Dods | ¼ l | 9/2 | 97 |
| 4 |
Jeddaal (GB) 3yo · 8-10 |
George Downing Ed Walker | ¼ l | 3/1J | 89 |
| 5 |
Tuscan Hills (FR) 4yo · 9-7 |
Faye McManoman Nigel Tinkler | ¼ l | 22/1 | 93 |
| 6 |
Pure Legend (FR) 4yo · 9-10 |
Kevin Stott Kevin Ryan | ¼ l | 11/1 | 96 |
| 7 |
Sterling Knight (GB) 7yo · 9-2 · claim 3lb |
Jack Callan Ed Dunlop | ½ l | 16/1 | 91 |
| 8 |
Mr Swivell (GB) 5yo · 9-7 |
Cam Hardie Kevin Philippart De Foy | ¼ l | 11/2 | 93 |
| 9 |
Mirsky (GB) 7yo · 9-7 |
Daniel Tudhope David O'Meara | ¾ l | 3/1J | 93 |
| 10 |
Dosman (GB) 5yo · 9-5 |
Jonny Peate Oli Rix | 1¼ l | 22/1 | 91 |
| 11 |
Priapos (IRE) 4yo · 9-0 · p |
Oisin McSweeney Phillip Makin | 6 l | 40/1 | 86 |
Non-runner: Fondo Blanco
Thirsk 2:08 returns
Tote win£13Per £1 stake
Tote place£3.20 £6.80 £1.60Per £1 stake
Exacta£306.601st and 2nd in order
CSF£424.74Computer straight forecast
Tricast£2528.471st, 2nd and 3rd in order
Trifecta£5013.201st, 2nd and 3rd in order
2:08 Thirsk result: FAQs
Who won the 2:08 at Thirsk on Saturday 1 August 2026?
Witch Hunter, ridden by Seamus Cronin and trained by Richard Hannon, at a starting price of 12/1.
What was the winning time?
1m 38.90s over 1m on good ground.
Were there any non-runners?
Yes: Fondo Blanco. Bets on a non-runner are refunded, and a Rule 4 deduction may apply to winning bets placed before the withdrawal.
