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Mallard Handicap 2026 Result

Sunday 13 September 2026 · Doncaster · By Matthew Glazier · Last updated

The Betfred Mallard Handicap looks like a quality each-way betting race, with this encounter being the fifth encounter out of seven on Sunday’s Doncaster card. The competitors need plenty of stamina over a mile, six and a half furlongs. Valedictory has been in the winners’ enclosure twice this term and looks like the bet to have for this race.

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Say What You See has performed well on the all-weather and turf, with two victories and two runner-up efforts being landed. Valiancy opened the campaign with a win before falling short in the past two efforts. All In You is an older adversary saddled by Warren Greatrex and you can opt for Boatswain and Ernst Blofeld at a similar price.

2026 Mallard Handicap Result

8 finishers
  1. 1 Valedictory Robert Havlin +175F
  2. 2 Ernst Blofeld Callum Rodriguez +550
  3. 3 Say What You See Billy Garritty +600
  4. 4 All In You Edward Greatrex +400
  5. 5 Dancing In Paris David Probert +850
  6. 6 Boatswain Callum Shepherd +1000
  7. 7 Arqoob Harry Davies +2200
  8. 8 Team Player Greg Fairley +1600

Betfred Mallard Handicap Betting Tips

Valedictory should be capable of running a big race in the Betfred Mallard Handicap. The four-year-old was able to score at Goodwood towards the end of May when obliging over one mile and six furlongs. A couple of months later, there was a fine effort at Newmarket when the horse scored over the same distance at odds of 7/2.

More recently, the runner turned out at Goodwood in early August and secured fifth place in a field of thirteen. The horse fell off the pace despite being sent off as the favourite, although there was a more encouraging effort last time out. In a two-mile stayers handicap, there was a seventh position secured in a field of sixteen horses.

Say What You See has been knocking on the door all season. There was a third-placed effort out of sixteen horses at York Racecourse, with the 11/1 shot running well over a mile and four furlongs. Previously to this, there was a runner-up effort at Southwell and that came after a June success at the Knavesmire where the favourite saw off a big field.

Valiancy opened the campaign with a seasonal debut victory, with a May success coming at Hamilton Racecourse. The horse was then sent off as the 9/4 favourite in the Copper Horse Stakes before finishing sixth in a field of sixteen. Last time out, the horse performed modestly to land ninth spot out of fifteen horses at Goodwood Racecourse.

Past Winners

2025 — Mallard Handicap
  1. 1 Subsequent Oisin Murphy +1200
  2. 2 Beylerbeyi C Lee +1000
  3. 3 Roaring Legend Jason Hart +1600
2024 — Mallard Handicap
  1. 1 Faylaq Amie Waugh +1800
  2. 2 Subsequent Oisin Murphy +175F
  3. 3 Shadow Dance James Doyle +300

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  3. November Handicap Sat 7 Nov 2026
    Fav: Nobody Knows
    +350 Bet365
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    Fav: Darkness Falls
    +350 Unibet

Mallard Handicap FAQ

When does the 2026 Mallard Handicap take place?
The 2026 Mallard Handicap was run at 3.40pm on Sunday 13 September 2026. It takes place on day 4 of the 4-day St Leger Festival.
Where does the 2026 Mallard Handicap take place?
The Mallard Handicap is run at Doncaster Racecourse in England. It is one of the feature races of the St Leger Festival festival.
Who won the 2026 Mallard Handicap?
Valedictory won the 2026 Mallard Handicap at 7/4F, ridden by Robert Havlin.
Can I bet each-way on the Mallard Handicap?
Yes. An each-way bet on the Mallard Handicap is two bets in one, a win and a place. The number of places paid and the place fraction are set by each bookmaker and confirmed when the final field is declared, so check the each-way terms before betting.
Are there free bets or offers for the 2026 Mallard Handicap?
Yes. Sign up with the bookmakers listed at Racing-Odds.com, place a qualifying bet on the Mallard Handicap and claim St Leger Festival free bets and offers once it settles.
Can I watch the 2026 Mallard Handicap live?
Several bookmakers stream the Mallard Handicap live from Doncaster. Fund your account or place a qualifying bet, then watch the Mallard Handicap in-play from start to finish.