Haydock Horse Racing Result Report — 26 September 2026

The action took place at Haydock, located in the North West of England, on 26 September 2026. Under challenging conditions on a Heavy turf surface, a competitive card of 5 races was completed. Racing enthusiasts looking for the latest Haydock results will find a comprehensive summary of the day's events below. This Haydock report covers all the key winners and notable performances from a busy afternoon of flat racing.

Meeting Statistics

A strong favourite strike rate of 40% defined the afternoon's proceedings at Haydock.

• Total runners: 42
• Average field size: 8.4
• Favourite strike rate: 40%
• Biggest-priced winner: Black Star Boy (IRE), 19.00, Forever Our Mike Handicap Stakes

Race-by-Race Results

2:40 British EBF Fillies' Novice Stakes (GBB Race) (8f): Won by Kaguyahime (IRE), ridden by Sean Dylan Bowen and trained by Roger Varian (1.91). Placed: My Girl Dee Mo (5.00) in 2nd and Woollahra (12.00) in 3rd.

3:15 Forever Our Mike Handicap Stakes (6f): Won by Black Star Boy (IRE), ridden by Kieran Shoemark and trained by Ed Walker (19.00). Placed: Rousing Encore (4.50) in 2nd and Angel Gabriel (4.33) in 3rd.

4:00 William Hill Price Boosts Every Day Nursery Handicap Stakes (7f): Won by Mister Whippy (USA), ridden by Kieran Shoemark and trained by Ed Walker (2.25). Placed: Wolf Bay (7.50) in 2nd and Kodiak Breeze (6.50) in 3rd.

4:35 J&P Civil Engineering British EBF Maiden Stakes (8f): Won by Game Character (GB), ridden by David Probert and trained by Hugo Palmer (8.00). Placed: Royal Acclamation (3.00) in 2nd and Hands To Yourself (3.25) in 3rd.

5:10 William Hill Daily Winnings Boost Handicap Stakes (14f): Won by Yaa Min (GB), ridden by Toby Moore and trained by Hayley Burton (11.00). Placed: Trojan Sun (4.00) in 2nd and Sharp Move (6.00) in 3rd.

Trainers & Jockeys on the Day

• Leading Trainer: Ed Walker (2 wins)
• Leading Jockey: Kieran Shoemark (2 wins)

Insight

The meeting at Haydock saw a balanced split between market leaders and value contenders. With a favourite strike rate of 40%, punters who followed the market were rewarded in the opening race and the nursery handicap. However, the heavy conditions certainly played their part in creating upsets, most notably the 19.00 victory of Black Star Boy (IRE) in the Forever Our Mike Handicap Stakes, which stood out as the biggest-priced winner of the day.

Ed Walker enjoyed a productive afternoon, securing a double, while Kieran Shoemark mirrored that success in the saddle, showcasing excellent judgment on the testing ground to guide both winners home.

For the complete breakdown of the day’s action, visit our full Haydock results page.