Full Result 2.45 Newbury | 7 February 2026

William Hill Game Spirit Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race)

(Class 1) (5yo+) (2m92yds) 2m½f Heavy 13 fences

1st £51,255 2nd £19,233 3rd £9,630 4th £4,797 5th £2,412 6th £1,206

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Pos. (Draw)	Horse / SP Trainer / Jockey	Jockey Trainer	Age	WGT	OR	TS	RPR	MR
1	2. Lulamba (FR) 4/11F Nico de Boinville Nicky Henderson	Nico de Boinville Nicky Henderson	5	113	157	153	166	–
b g Nirvana Du Berlais (FR) - Ejland (FR) (Vision D'Etat)
In touch with leaders, not fluent 7th, niggled along after 5 out, headway to lead 3 out, went clear after 2 out, kept on well, readily (vet said gelding had struck into his left-fore leg) (op 4/9)

2 6½	7. Saint Segal (FR) 6/1 Ciaran Gethings Jane Williams	Ciaran Gethings Jane Williams	8	112 t	155	144	157	–
b g Saint Des Saints (FR) - Bal Celtique (FR) (Ballingarry)
Took keen hold, prominent, led 5th, hit 8th, headed before 5 out, briefly disputed lead before 3 out, soon lost position, no chance with winner but went second before last (op 11/2)

3 ¾ [7¼]	5. Libberty Hunter 10/1 Sean Bowen Evan Williams	Sean Bowen Evan Williams	10	112	151	144	156	–
b g Yorgunnabelucky (USA) - Classy Crewella (Lahib)
In rear, detached 8th, stayed on from 3 out, went third run-in (tchd 9/1)

4 6 [13¼]	4. Calico (GER) 25/1 Harry Skelton Dan Skelton	Harry Skelton Dan Skelton	10	112 tp	154	136	151	–
b g Soldier Hollow - Casanga (IRE) (Rainbow Quest)
Towards rear, not fluent 5th, headway and prominent 8th, briefly disputed lead before 3 out, lost second then weakened before last (op 20/1 tchd 28/1)

5 17 [30¼]	1. Master Chewy (IRE) 25/1 Sam Twiston-Davies Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies	Sam Twiston-Davies Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies	9	118 v¹	155	121	143	–
b g Walk In The Park (IRE) - Shake The Tree (IRE) (Shantou)
Led, clear 3rd, headed 5th, led again before 5 out, headed before 3 out, soon weakened (op 20/1 tchd 18/1)

6 21 [51¼]	6. Meetmebythesea (IRE) 12/1 Harry Cobden Ben Pauling	Harry Cobden Ben Pauling	6	112	139	87	121	–
b g Watar (IRE) - Lake Wakatipu (Lake Coniston)
In rear, struggling and detached 8th, tailed off (tchd 11/1)

6 ran Off time: 2:45:27 Winning time: 4m 10.96s (slow by 13.96s) Total SP: 113%
Non-runners: Brookie (unsuitable ground)
1st owner: Mrs J Donnelly (Lulamba) 1st breeder: Thierry Cypres
2nd owner: Culverhill Racing Club V (Saint Segal)
3rd owner: Mr & Mrs William Rucker (Libberty Hunter)
Tote win: £1.37 PL: £1.10 £1.70 Ex: £2.60 CSF: £3.37 Trifecta: £7.30

2:45 Newbury 7 Feb 2026

William Hill Game Spirit Chase (Grade 2) (GBB Race)