Market Rasen Horse Racing Result Report — 8 October 2026

The action at Market Rasen in the UK on 8 October 2026 saw six competitive races run on a Good surface. Racing enthusiasts looking for the latest Market Rasen results will find that the day provided plenty of excitement and tactical finishes. This Market Rasen report covers all the key winners and performance highlights from a day where punters were challenged by several surprise results. For those following the Market Rasen race results 8 October 2026, the data reflects a varied card with consistent performances across both hurdle and chase disciplines.

Meeting Statistics

The favourite strike rate was a challenging 17% for the day.
Total runners: 32
Average field size: 5.3
Biggest-priced winner: Cap Ricochet (GB) at 11.00 in the Malton Marquees Novices' Handicap Steeple Chase.

Race-by-Race Results

1:56 Summer Plate Ladies Day 2027 On Sale Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Race (16.5f): Won by Ballygeary (IRE) (Joshua Thompson, Mike Sowersby, 9.00). Placed: Latin (IRE) (8.50, 1.75l), Knighton (GB) (5.50, 1.75l).
2:31 Tractor Drivers Go Free On 12th November Novices' Hurdle Race (GBB Race) (20.5f): Won by Port Glen One (IRE) (Sam Twiston-Davies, Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, 1.73). Placed: Downtown Nashville (IRE) (4.50, 3l), Who's Glen (FR) (3.50, 4l).
3:06 Malton Marquees Novices' Handicap Steeple Chase (19f): Won by Cap Ricochet (GB) (Brian Hughes, John Dawson, 11.00). Placed: Hiero Sport (FR) (5.50, 4.25l), Blue Du Neuf (FR) (34.00, 6l).
3:41 Dine In Altior's Restaurant Handicap Steeple Chase (GBB Race) (21.5f): Won by Court In A Storm (IRE) (Ciaran Gethings, Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, 4.50). Placed: Lermoos Legend (GB) (4.33, 0.2l), Shabalko D'herm (FR) (2.10, 10l).
4:16 Market Rasen Racecourse Caravan Park Mares' Handicap Hurdle Race (23f): Won by Quick Of The Night (GB) (Lee Edwards, Dave Roberts, 5.50). Placed: Spot On Soph (IRE) (2.75, 3.75l), Mistral Blue (GB) (10.00, 6l).
4:48 Book Boxing Day At The Races Today! Handicap Hurdle Race (20.5f): Won by Upton's Mighty Oak (GB) (Luke Scott, Dr Richard Newland, 4.00). Placed: Ratemenow (IRE) (1.91, 2.75l), Slievehill (IRE) (8.50, 22l).

Trainers & Jockeys on the Day

There was a balanced distribution of success throughout the afternoon. Trainers Mike Sowersby, Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies, John Dawson, Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls, and Dave Roberts each secured 1 victory. Among the jockeys, Joshua Thompson, Sam Twiston-Davies, Brian Hughes, Ciaran Gethings, and Lee Edwards all finished the day with 1 win apiece.

Insight

It was a difficult day for favourite backers at Market Rasen, with the market leaders struggling to assert their dominance, resulting in a low favourite strike rate of just 17%. The highlight of the day was the victory of Cap Ricochet in the Malton Marquees Novices' Handicap Steeple Chase, who provided punters with the biggest return at odds of 11.00.

While the market leaders failed to land the spoils in most races, the competitive nature of the fields ensured tight finishes across the board, particularly in the handicap chases where narrow margins defined the results.

View the full results and detailed analysis for every race at our full results page.