What horse racing was on 20 July 2005?

40 races across 8 meetings were run on 20 July 2005: Catterick (7 races), Leicester (6 races), Lingfield (2 races), Lingfield (AW) (5 races), Naas (6 races), Sandown (6 races), Vichy (FR) (1 race) and Worcester (7 races). That is Catterick, Leicester, Lingfield, Lingfield (AW), Sandown and Worcester in Great Britain; Naas in Ireland; Vichy (FR) in France. 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 20 July 2005?

Catterick: Firm (Turf); Leicester: Good To Firm (Turf); Lingfield: Good To Firm (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Naas: Good To Firm (Turf); Sandown: Good To Firm (Turf); Vichy (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Worcester: Good To Firm (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 20 July 2005?

Outright favourites won 17 of 38 on 20 July 2005 (44.7%); joint favourites won 2 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £38.00 and returned £52.09 — a profit of £14.09. 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 Honneur Fontenail (FR) at 66/1 in the 4:40 Cheltenham And Gloucester Cladding Swish Handicap Chase at Worcester.

What was the feature race on 20 July 2005?

The feature race was the 8:45 Grand Prix de Vichy - Auvergne (Group 3) at Vichy (FR), won by Touch Of Land (FR) (21/10).

What time was the first race on 20 July 2005?

The first race was the 2:00 Go Racing Folkestone Median Auction Maiden Stks at Lingfield (AW); the last was the 9:00 Racing For Rainbows Median Auction Maiden Stakes at Leicester.

Racing Results

Wednesday 20 July 2005

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40 races were run across 8 meetings on 20 July 2005: Catterick, Leicester, Lingfield, Lingfield (AW), Naas, Sandown, Vichy (FR) and Worcester.

Catterick Firm · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

2:20 Louisburg And Sphinx Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 212y · 10 ran
1. 15. Palace Episode (USA)4/1Won by a length · J: Neil Callan · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 23. Johannes (IRE)9/1
3. 34. Naughty Nod (IRE)11/1
4. 68. Farasha (GB)6/4 fav
2:50 Hondeghem Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 16. Dispol Shabama (GB)20/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Dean Mernagh · T: Paul Midgley
2. 21. Snake Skin (GB)11/10 fav
3. 34. Mytass (GB)20/1
3:20 5th Regiment Royal Artillery Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 11. One Way Ticket (GB)10/3 favWon by half a length · J: Neil Callan · T: Milton Bradley
2. 28. Trick Cyclist (GB)7/2
3. 35. Strensall (GB)14/1
3:50 Dragon Troop Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 11 ran
1. 11. Rudi's Pet (IRE)11/8 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Victoria Behan · T: David Nicholls
2. 22. Absent Friends (GB)8/1
3. 33. Seven No Trumps (GB)11/4
4:20 Sanna's Post Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 5 ran
1. 11. Millfield (IRE)5/4 favWon by a neck · J: Robert Winston · T: Howard Johnson
2. 24. Jaassey (GB)9/2
3. 33. Twilight Avenger (IRE)18/1
4:50 5th Regiment Royal Artillery Workshops Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 212y · 13 ran
1. 17. Tribute (IRE)20/1Won by a head · J: Robbie Fitzpatrick · T: Heather Dalton
2. 28. Compton Plume (GB)20/1
3. 39. Flying Edge (IRE)8/1
4. 76. Obe One (GB)4/1 fav
5:20 Willie Carson - Pinker's Pond Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3f 214y · 7 ran
1. 12. Rare Coincidence (GB)15/8 favWon by a length · J: Sheldon Russell · T: Roger Fisher
2. 25. Tojoneski (GB)4/1
3. 33. Broke Road (IRE)5/1

Catterick racecourse statistics →

Leicester Good To Firm · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 22/1

6:25 Ladbrokes.com Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f 2y · 5 ran
1. 11. Figjam (GB)11/4Won by 2 lengths · J: Tom Queally · T: John Best
2. 23. Matterofact (IRE)11/4
3. 35. Blue Minx (IRE)8/1
4. 42. Charlie Delta (GB)5/2 fav
6:55 'GG's' Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f 9y · 10 ran
1. 110. Unique Moment (GB)10/3Won by 1½ lengths · J: Royston Ffrench · T: Mark Johnston
2. 24. Renderoc (USA)11/1
3. 31. Rainbow's Classic (GB)10/1
4. 62. Chris Corsa (GB)13/8 fav
7:25 Northcliffe Direct Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 9y · 14 ran
1. 111. La Viola (GB)6/1Won by a length · J: Franny Norton · T: K R Burke
2. 212. Persian Carpet (GB)7/1
3. 38. Eskimo's Nest (GB)8/1
4. 111. Groomsman (GB)10/3 fav
8:00 Sandicliffe Keeps Britain Driving Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 3f 183y · 6 ran
1. 15. Political Intrigue (GB)5/4 favWon by a length · J: Richard Hughes · T: Sir Henry Cecil
2. 26. Heathyards Pride (GB)10/1
3. 31. Anna Pallida (GB)11/2
8:30 Guardsman Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f 9y · 14 ran
1. 14. Aastral Magic (GB)22/1Won by half a length · J: Richard Hughes · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 23. Fantaisiste (GB)9/2
3. 32. Zayn Zen (GB)5/2 fav
9:00 Racing For Rainbows Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 2y · 13 ran
1. 113. Star Duster (GB)10/11 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Saleem Golam · T: Rod Millman
2. 25. Pagan Quest (GB)7/1
3. 31. Bold Cheverak (GB)9/2

Leicester racecourse statistics →

Lingfield Good To Firm · Turf · 2 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 2 · Biggest winner 9/4

4:30 Whips And Tees Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f 106y · 7 ran
1. 14. Sir Monty (USA)9/4Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: Amanda Perrett
2. 21. Busaco (GB)2/1 fav
3. 37. Mink Mitten (GB)11/2
5:00 Come Racing Here On Saturday Evening Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f 106y · 9 ran
1. 13. Hard Top (IRE)4/9 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 27. Silent Jo (JPN)4/1
3. 36. Mina A Salem (GB)10/1

Lingfield racecourse statistics →

Lingfield (AW) Standard · AW · 5 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 4 · Biggest winner 7/2F

2:00 Go Racing Folkestone Median Auction Maiden Stks (AW) (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 19. Shogun Prince (IRE)3/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: J D Smith · T: Alan King
2. 21. Cavewarrior (GB)11/4 fav
3. 35. Ollie George (IRE)16/1
4. 34. Feu d'Artifice (USA)7/1
2:30 Go Racing Folkestone Median Auction Maiden Stks (AW) (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 17. Silver Blue (IRE)11/4 jt-favWon by 8 lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 24. Kingscape (IRE)5/1
3. 313. Neardown Beauty (IRE)50/1
3:00 Golf And Gamble Handicap (AW) Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 17. Spectait (GB)11/4 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Seb Sanders · T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt
2. 26. Danger Zone (GB)8/1
3. 34. Perfect Story (IRE)8/1
3:30 Winterhalter Fillies' Handicap (AW) Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 11. Sweetest Revenge (IRE)7/2 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Mark Usher
2. 23. Elvina (GB)11/2
3. 34. Empress Josephine (GB)20/1
4:00 Duncan Flatt Handicap (AW) Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 12. Inch By Inch (GB)7/2 favWon by a neck · J: Amir Quinn · T: Peter Makin
2. 24. Adantino (GB)11/1
3. 35. Hard To Catch (IRE)6/1

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

Naas Good To Firm · Turf · 6 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 12/1

6:15 Derrinstown Stud Apprentice Handicap (36-60) Flat · 1m · 18 ran
1. 112. Stef's Girl (IRE)8/1Won by a head · J: E M Butterly · T: M Halford
2. 28. Walk In My Shadow (IRE)7/1
3. 33. Ucanstep (IRE)5/1 fav
6:45 Morrin Mortgages Handicap Hurdle (74-116) Hurdle · 2m · 14 ran
1. 16. Whatadifference (USA)11/4 favWon by a short head · J: J F Levins · T: C F Swan
2. 24. Euro Flyer (IRE)11/2
3. 32. Hasik (IRE)8/1
7:15 Yeomanstown/Morristown Lattin BFF Maiden Flat · 6f · 8 ran
1. 13. Heatseeker (IRE)2/1 favWon by half a length · J: Wayne Lordan · T: David Wachman
2. 26. Free Roses (IRE)6/1
3. 34. Nero (IRE)5/2
7:50 Bloodhorse Insurances Handicap (60-90) Flat · 6f · 7 ran
1. 11. Benwilt Breeze (IRE)10/3Won by 2 lengths · J: Tadhg O'Shea · T: G M Lyons
2. 26. Salishan (IRE)10/1
3. 37. Diamonds For Luck (IRE)10/1
4. 42. Bonanza (IRE)11/10 fav
8:20 August Bank Holiday Family Day Race Flat · 6f · 8 ran
1. 16. Hemaris (IRE)9/10 favWon by a short head · J: Mick Kinane · T: M Halford
2. 27. Danetime Lady (IRE)6/1
3. 33. Etijahaat (IRE)2/1
8:50 Go Racing At Naas INH Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 22 ran
1. 116. Crossing (GB)12/1Won by a head · J: Roger Loughran · T: William J Fitzpatrick
2. 23. Juniper Park (IRE)10/1
3. 317. Dashing Diva (IRE)7/1
4. 159. Tarad (IRE)2/1 fav

Naas racecourse statistics →

Sandown Good To Firm · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 5 · Biggest winner 8/1

6:10 Panmure Gordon Institutional Equities Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 7y · 10 ran
1. 14. Iffy (GB)7/2 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Liam Keniry · T: Peter Cundell
2. 23. Arabie (GB)6/1
3. 32. Ring of Destiny (GB)13/2
6:40 Panmure Gordon Investment Trust E.B.F. Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 7f 16y · 9 ran
1. 19. In The Fashion (IRE)7/4 favWon by half a length · J: Shane Kelly · T: Jeremy Noseda
2. 23. Gracechurch (IRE)25/1
3. 32. Dean's Yard (GB)3/1
7:10 Lord Mcgowan Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f 16y · 8 ran
1. 13. Go Mo (IRE)8/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Jimmy Fortune · T: Sylvester Kirk
2. 24. Amazin (GB)10/1
3. 31. Marching Song (GB)16/1
4. 66. Dhaular Dhar (IRE)10/3 fav
7:45 Panmure Gordon Classified Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 1m 14y · 6 ran
1. 14. Aberdovey (GB)2/1 favWon by a neck · J: Hayley Turner · T: Michael Bell
2. 25. Love Affair (IRE)5/1
3. 36. Madhavi (GB)7/2
8:15 Panmure Gordon Corporate Finance Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 6f · 7 ran
1. 12. Marias Magic (GB)7/2 jt-favWon by a head · J: Kevin Darley · T: Mark Johnston
2. 23. Wait For The Will (USA)15/2
3. 34. Bucks (GB)5/1
8:45 Harry Panmure Gordon Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 6y · 10 ran
1. 14. Kings College Boy (GB)10/3Won by a neck · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 29. Stagnite (GB)6/1
3. 32. Simpsons Mount (IRE)8/1
4. 88. Pretty Kool (GB)9/4 fav

Sandown racecourse statistics →

Vichy (FR) Good To Soft · Turf · 1 race · France

Outright favs won 0 of 1 · Biggest winner 21/10

8:45 Grand Prix de Vichy - Auvergne Flat · 1m 2f · 8 ran
1. 15. Touch Of Land (FR)21/10Won by 1½ lengths · J: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire · T: H-A Pantall
2. 21. Apsis (GB)9/10 fav
3. 34. Islero Noir (FR)14/1
4. 36. Lune D'Or (FR)48/10

Vichy racecourse statistics →

Worcester Good To Firm · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 66/1

2:10 3663 First For Food Service Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 7 ran
1. 12. Chase The Sunset (IRE)11/8Won by 2½ lengths · J: Timmy Murphy · T: Henrietta C Knight
2. 25. The Bay Bridge (IRE)33/1
3. 33. Openide (GB)4/5 fav
2:40 Franchise Your Business With Horwath Franchising Novices' Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 12 ran
1. 11. Cream Cracker (GB)3/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Jason Maguire · T: Mrs Jeremy Young
2. 26. Harrycat (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 311. Don And Gerry (IRE)4/1
3:10 Charles Cleghorn Birthday Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 7f 110y · 6 ran
1. 13. It's Definite (IRE)13/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Peter Bowen
2. 26. Snoopy Loopy (IRE)8/15 fav
3. 32. Cedar Chief (GB)50/1
3:40 Hylton Hyundai Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 3m · 10 ran
1. 18. Downing Street (IRE)11/2Won by a head · J: Alan O'Keeffe · T: Jennie Candlish
2. 23. Alikat (IRE)9/1
3. 31. Global Challenge (IRE)20/1
4. 511. Swansea Bay (GB)5/2 fav
4:10 County Air Ambulance Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 14 ran
1. 13. Tommy Spar (GB)5/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Peter Bowen
2. 22. Cannon Fire (FR)3/1 fav
3. 38. Slalom (IRE)20/1
4:40 Cheltenham And Gloucester Cladding Swish Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 7f 110y · 12 ran
1. 113. Honneur Fontenail (FR)66/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Nigel Hawke
2. 23. Oh So Brave (GB)9/2
3. 311. Connemara Mist (IRE)100/1
4. UR1. Excellent Vibes (IRE) · unseated rider3/1 fav
5:10 3663 First For Food Service HBLB Standard Open NH Flat race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 15 ran
1. 16. Youlbesolucky (IRE)2/1 favWon by half a length · J: A P McCoy · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 214. Fountain Crumble (GB)6/1
3. 35. Mr Jawbreaker (IRE)4/1

Worcester racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 40 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 favourites17 of 38 won44.7% · 38 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 profit of £14.09Staked £38.00, returned £52.09 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerHonneur Fontenail (FR) 66/1The 4:40 Cheltenham And Gloucester Cladding Swish Handicap Chase at Worcester
Joint favourites2 of 4 won50.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Catterick	4	7	7	—
Leicester	2	6	6	—
Lingfield	1	2	2	—
Lingfield (AW)	3	4	5	1 of 2 won
Naas	3	6	6	—
Sandown	3	5	6	1 of 2 won
Vichy (FR)	0	1	1	—
Worcester	1	7	7	—

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 20 July 2005?: 40 races across 8 meetings were run on 20 July 2005: Catterick (7 races), Leicester (6 races), Lingfield (2 races), Lingfield (AW) (5 races), Naas (6 races), Sandown (6 races), Vichy (FR) (1 race) and Worcester (7 races). That is Catterick, Leicester, Lingfield, Lingfield (AW), Sandown and Worcester in Great Britain; Naas in Ireland; Vichy (FR) in France. 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 20 July 2005?: Catterick: Firm (Turf); Leicester: Good To Firm (Turf); Lingfield: Good To Firm (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Naas: Good To Firm (Turf); Sandown: Good To Firm (Turf); Vichy (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Worcester: Good To Firm (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 20 July 2005?: Outright favourites won 17 of 38 on 20 July 2005 (44.7%); joint favourites won 2 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £38.00 and returned £52.09 — a profit of £14.09. 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 Honneur Fontenail (FR) at 66/1 in the 4:40 Cheltenham And Gloucester Cladding Swish Handicap Chase at Worcester.
What was the feature race on 20 July 2005?: The feature race was the 8:45 Grand Prix de Vichy - Auvergne (Group 3) at Vichy (FR), won by Touch Of Land (FR) (21/10).
What time was the first race on 20 July 2005?: The first race was the 2:00 Go Racing Folkestone Median Auction Maiden Stks at Lingfield (AW); the last was the 9:00 Racing For Rainbows Median Auction Maiden Stakes at Leicester.