LIVE: Exeter Racecourse updates as Haldon Gold Cup day unfolds

Exeter Racecourse is hosting an action-packed Friday meeting, highlighted by the Haldon Gold Cup.

Fans have gathered on the scenic Haldon Hills to watch a full day of racing, with horses, jockeys, and trainers all in fine form. We’ll bring you live updates on every race, including results, jockeys, and key moments from the track throughout the day.

This is a live article and will update accordingly.

15:35 Oddschecker 'Challenger' Stayers' Handicap Chase – 3m 54y (Class 3, Good)

Winner: Theonewedreamof (IRE) – ridden by Harry Skelton and trained by D Skelton, the six-year-old bay mare delivered a strong performance to take the lead in the closing stages and win decisively in an eight-runner field.

8 runners in total. Winner’s prize: £12,674.

15:00 Oddschecker Handicap Hurdle – 2m 161y (Class 4, Good)

Winner: Haas Boy (FR) – ridden by Harry Cobden and trained by Chester Williams, the eight-year-old bay gelding delivered a strong performance to land victory in a competitive 17-runner field. Travelling smoothly through the race, he found plenty in the closing stages to secure the win for the local yard.

17 runners in total. Winner’s prize: £8,714.

14:25 BetMGM Haldon Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Grade 2) – 2m 1f 109y (Class 1, Good)

Winner: Thistle Ask (IRE) – ridden by Harry Skelton and trained by Dan Skelton, the eight-year-old bay gelding made all under a confident ride. He set a strong pace from the start, jumped fluently throughout, and asserted after 5 out before being pushed out up the run-in to win comfortably. Always well in command.

6 runners in total. Winner’s prize: £59,440.

13:50 ICL Conscious Of Our Impact 'Future Stars' Silver Bowl Novices' Chase – 3m 54y (Class 2, Good)

Winner: Doyen Quest (IRE) – ridden by Harry Skelton and trained by D Skelton, the seven-year-old chestnut gelding took the lead in the closing stages and ran on strongly to claim victory.

4 runners in total. Winner’s prize: £21,784.

13:15 Radmore & Tucker, Stihl Garden Machinery 'Challenger' Mares' Handicap Hurdle – 2m 2f 111y (Class 4, Good)

Winner: Apples Moon (IRE) – ridden by James Bowen and trained by Nicky Martin, the six-year-old brown mare tracked the leaders before making her move in the closing stages to claim victory.

11 runners in total. Winner’s prize: £10,562.

12:40 Radmore & Tucker, Stihl Garden Machinery Novices' Hurdle – 2m 161y (Class 3, Good)

Winner: Lisbane Park (IRE) ridden by Brendan Powell and trained by Joe Tizzard, Lisbane Park tracked the leaders in mid-division, made headway after the 4th, took the lead 2 out, and was pushed out to win by 3¾ lengths.