What horse racing was on 6 January 2005?

29 races across 4 meetings were run on 6 January 2005: Ludlow (7 races), Thurles (7 races), Wincanton (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (8 races). That is Ludlow, Wincanton and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Thurles in Ireland. KTB's archive covers British, Irish and French racing; every result and every runner from these meetings is on this page.

What was the going at each meeting on 6 January 2005?

Ludlow: Good To Soft (Turf); Thurles: Heavy (Turf); Wincanton: Good To Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 6 January 2005?

Outright favourites won 7 of 28 on 6 January 2005 (25.0%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £28.00 and returned £19.45 — a loss of £8.55. Across every race in KTB's archive, outright favourites win 34.2% of the time (96,834 of 283,117 favourites, as at 3 October 2026). The biggest-priced winner was Spring Lover (FR) at 33/1 in the 1:50 Moore Scott Handicap Chase at Ludlow.

What was the feature race on 6 January 2005?

The feature race was the 1:30 Phil Sweeney Memorial Chase (Listed) (Listed) at Thurles, won by Scarthy Lad (IRE) (3/1).

What time was the first race on 6 January 2005?

The first race was the 12:50 1871 Selling Hurdle at Ludlow; the last was the 4:40 Bet Direct Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Thursday 6 January 2005

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29 races were run across 4 meetings on 6 January 2005: Ludlow, Thurles, Wincanton and Wolverhampton (AW).

Ludlow Good To Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 33/1

12:50 1871 Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m · 17 ran
1. 115. Margarets Wish (GB)12/1Won by a head · J: Owyn Nelmes · T: Trevor Wall
2. 217. Think Quick (IRE)4/1
3. 31. Blue Leader (IRE)7/2 fav
1:20 Novices' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 12. Cosmocrat (GB)18/1Won by a neck · J: Tom Doyle · T: Richard Lee
2. 24. Game On (IRE)4/1
3. 37. Angel Delight (GB)14/1
4. 910. Figaro du Rocher (FR)5/2 fav
1:50 Moore Scott Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 7 ran
1. 13. Spring Lover (FR)33/1Won by 14 lengths · J: Alan O'Keeffe · T: Venetia Williams
2. 21. Kind Sir (GB)12/1
3. 35. She's Our Native (IRE)7/2
4. UR6. Borehill Joker (GB) · unseated rider6/5 fav
2:20 Amateurs' Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 18 ran
1. 16. Shady Anne (GB)12/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: James Diment · T: F Jordan
2. 29. The Hairy Lemon (GB)8/1
3. 312. A Bit Of Fun (GB)9/1
4. 45. Mystery (GER)11/8 fav
2:50 Annual Members Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m · 6 ran
1. 12. Radcliffe (IRE)5/2Won by a neck · J: Tom Doyle · T: Venetia Williams
2. 25. Harpasgon de L'Ombre (FR)5/1
3. 31. Maxie McDonald (IRE)2/1 fav
3:20 Aptus Training Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 5f · 18 ran
1. 13. Bagan (FR)9/2Won by 25 lengths · J: Noel Fehily · T: Charlie Mann
2. 28. Kirkham Abbey (GB)20/1
3. 32. Astyanax (IRE)12/1
4. F16. Stoop To Conquer (GB) · fell11/4 fav
3:50 NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 15 ran
1. 111. Valley Ride (IRE)2/1 favWon by a head · J: Andrew Tinkler · T: Colin Tinkler
2. 22. Charming Fellow (IRE)5/2
3. 317. Siyaran (IRE)25/1

Ludlow racecourse statistics →

Thurles Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1

1:00 Thurles Handicap Chase (0-102) Chase · 2m · 9 ran
1. 18. Island Pride (IRE)6/1Won by 12 lengths · J: Ken Whelan · T: John J Walsh
2. 29. Indian Tom (IRE)12/1
3. 31. Charging (IRE)6/1
4. PU2. Master Badsworth (IRE) · pulled up5/2 fav
1:30 Phil Sweeney Memorial Chase (Listed) Chase · 2m 2f · 5 ran
1. 15. Scarthy Lad (IRE)3/1Won by 11 lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Thomas Gerard O'Leary
2. 22. Boneyarrow (IRE)9/1
3. 34. Mossy Green (IRE)6/4 fav
2:00 Heineken W.T.O'Grady Memorial Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 7 ran
1. 15. All Heart (GB)15/8Won by 5 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Thomas Mullins
2. 22. Grangehill Dancer (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 31. Tyndall (IRE)11/2
2:30 Cashel Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 2f · 18 ran
1. 12. Aqua Breezer (IRE)11/4 favWon by 25 lengths · J: T G M Ryan · T: Ms Caroline Hutchinson
2. 217. Lackabane Julie (IRE)12/1
3. 36. I'm The Boss (IRE)12/1
3:00 INH Stallion Farms EBF Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 6f · 7 ran
1. 12. Mr Babbage (IRE)9/4Won by 2½ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 23. Simon (GB)Evens fav
3. 31. Carraig Blue (IRE)9/2
3:30 Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (70-95) Hurdle · 3m · 18 ran
1. 110. Black Dot Com (IRE)16/1Won by 10 lengths · J: A J Donoghue · T: Mrs Aileen Ann O'Connor
2. 22. Just (IRE)11/2
3. 311. Candela (IRE)12/1
4. 71. Knock Na Garm Lad (IRE)9/4 fav
4:00 Archerstown INH Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 18 ran
1. 18. Lakil House (IRE)4/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Mr Derek O'Connor · T: John Bleahen
2. 29. Monoceros (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 311. Aimee's Choice (IRE)14/1

Thurles racecourse statistics →

Wincanton Good To Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 25/1

1:00 Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 18 ran
1. 116. Rood Boy (IRE)25/1Won by half a length · J: Paddy Brennan · T: J S King
2. 29. Sweet Oona (FR)100/1
3. 38. Dunlea Dancer (GB)4/1
4. 614. Nanga Parbat (FR)6/5 fav
1:30 Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 1f 110y · 8 ran
1. 11. Daretobedifferent (IRE)20/1Won by a head · J: Jim Culloty · T: Henrietta C Knight
2. 28. Were In Touch (IRE)10/3
3. 32. Farnaheezview (IRE)13/8 fav
2:00 NH Novices' Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f · 10 ran
1. 17. King Killone (IRE)5/6 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Jim Culloty · T: Henrietta C Knight
2. 22. Bowleaze (IRE)25/1
3. 31. Yes Sir (IRE)3/1
2:30 Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 5f · 7 ran
1. 11. Cool Monty (IRE)9/2Won by 11 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Andrew Balding
2. 22. Giorgio (IRE)9/1
3. 35. Luneray (FR)10/3 jt-fav
3:00 HMG Paints Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 1f 110y · 7 ran
1. 13. Bathwick Annie (GB)8/1Won by 9 lengths · J: Mick Fitzgerald · T: D P Keane
2. 21. Whitenzo (FR)7/4 fav
3. 34. Even More (IRE)9/1
3:30 Conditionals' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 12 ran
1. 13. Oracle des Mottes (FR)15/2Won by 4 lengths · J: Christian Williams · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 211. Epitre (FR)16/1
3. 35. Berengario (IRE)14/1
4. 61. All Star (GER)Evens fav
4:00 NH Novices' Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f · 9 ran
1. 12. Blue Business (GB)11/4Won by 13 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 210. Wild Chimes (IRE)5/1
3. 31. Big Bone (FR)6/5 fav

Wincanton racecourse statistics →

Wolverhampton (AW) Standard · AW · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 8 · Biggest winner 12/1

1:10 Bet Direct Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 50y · 11 ran
1. 17. Typhoon Tilly (GB)2/1 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Neil Callan · T: Charles Egerton
2. 22. Stallone (GB)11/2
3. 36. Rasid (USA)6/1
1:40 Bet Direct Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 5f 20y · 12 ran
1. 19. Salon Prive (GB)3/2 favWon by a length · J: Neil Callan · T: C A Cyzer
2. 24. Imtalkinggibberish (GB)11/4
3. 31. Blue Moon Hitman (IRE)100/1
2:10 Bet Direct Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 216y · 12 ran
1. 14. Merdiff (GB)11/2Won by a short head · J: Paddy Mathers · T: Mark Brisbourne
2. 28. Adantino (GB)7/1
3. 311. Ligne d'Eau (GB)7/1
4. 61. Global Achiever (GB)4/1 fav
2:40 Bet Direct Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 216y · 13 ran
1. 11. Zoom Zoom (GB)7/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Robert Winston · T: Linda Stubbs
2. 26. Glencairn Star (GB)10/3
3. 313. Ballybunion (IRE)12/1
3:10 Bet Direct Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f 32y · 11 ran
1. 11. Ever Cheerful (GB)13/8 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Oscar Urbina · T: G C H Chung
2. 211. Shielaligh (GB)7/2
3. 32. Western Roots (GB)6/1
3:40 Littlewoods Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 141y · 11 ran
1. 16. Aventura (IRE)12/1Won by a neck · J: Amir Quinn · T: Roy Bowring
2. 28. York Cliff (GB)7/1
3. 33. King Nicholas (USA)5/1
4. 1013. Miss Glory Be (GB)4/1 fav
4:10 Bet Direct Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 103y · 11 ran
1. 12. Baileys Honour (GB)5/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Simon Whitworth · T: Tony Newcombe
2. 27. Dan's Heir (GB)10/1
3. 34. Bellalou (GB)7/2 fav
4:40 Bet Direct Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f 103y · 9 ran
1. 11. Gibraltar Bay (IRE)6/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Robert Winston · T: T G Mills
2. 23. Mr Kalandi (IRE)5/4 fav
3. 34. Ifit (IRE)14/1

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 29 races. A favourite here is the outright favourite at starting price — the shortest SP with no other horse at that price; joint favourites are counted separately.

Outright favourites7 of 28 won25.0% · 28 races had one
The long run34.2% winOutright favourites across every race in our archive — 96,834 of 283,117, as at 3 October 2026
£1 on every outright favouriteA loss of £8.55Staked £28.00, returned £19.45 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerSpring Lover (FR) 33/1The 1:50 Moore Scott Handicap Chase at Ludlow
Joint favourites0 of 2 won0.0% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ludlow	1	7	7	—
Thurles	1	7	7	—
Wincanton	1	6	7	0 of 2 won
Wolverhampton (AW)	4	8	8	—

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. Figures are facts from the result, not a tip.

Quick answers

What horse racing was on 6 January 2005?: 29 races across 4 meetings were run on 6 January 2005: Ludlow (7 races), Thurles (7 races), Wincanton (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (8 races). That is Ludlow, Wincanton and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Thurles in Ireland. KTB's archive covers British, Irish and French racing; every result and every runner from these meetings is on this page.
What was the going at each meeting on 6 January 2005?: Ludlow: Good To Soft (Turf); Thurles: Heavy (Turf); Wincanton: Good To Soft (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 6 January 2005?: Outright favourites won 7 of 28 on 6 January 2005 (25.0%); joint favourites won 0 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £28.00 and returned £19.45 — a loss of £8.55. Across every race in KTB's archive, outright favourites win 34.2% of the time (96,834 of 283,117 favourites, as at 3 October 2026). The biggest-priced winner was Spring Lover (FR) at 33/1 in the 1:50 Moore Scott Handicap Chase at Ludlow.
What was the feature race on 6 January 2005?: The feature race was the 1:30 Phil Sweeney Memorial Chase (Listed) (Listed) at Thurles, won by Scarthy Lad (IRE) (3/1).
What time was the first race on 6 January 2005?: The first race was the 12:50 1871 Selling Hurdle at Ludlow; the last was the 4:40 Bet Direct Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).