What horse racing was on 18 August 2005?

46 races across 7 meetings were run on 18 August 2005: Bellewstown (8 races), Chepstow (6 races), Chester (6 races), Fontwell (6 races), Tipperary (7 races), Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races) and York (7 races). That is Bellewstown and Tipperary in Ireland; Chepstow, Chester, Fontwell, Wolverhampton (AW) and York in Great Britain. 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 18 August 2005?

Bellewstown: Good (Turf); Chepstow: Good To Firm (Turf); Chester: Good To Firm (Turf); Fontwell: Good To Firm (Turf); Tipperary: Yielding (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW); York: Good To Firm (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 18 August 2005?

Outright favourites won 14 of 41 on 18 August 2005 (34.1%); joint favourites won 0 of 10. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £41.00 and returned £38.66 — a loss of £2.34. 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 Southern Shore (IRE) at 25/1 in the 6:10 32red Online Casino Selling Handicap at Chepstow.

What was the feature race on 18 August 2005?

The feature race was the 2:30 VC Bet Nunthorpe Stakes (Group 1) (Group 1) at York, won by La Cucaracha (GB) (7/1).

What time was the first race on 18 August 2005?

The first race was the 1:20 VC Bet City Of York Stakes at York; the last was the 8:20 Irish Masiden Rated Race at Tipperary.

Racing Results

Thursday 18 August 2005

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46 races were run across 7 meetings on 18 August 2005: Bellewstown, Chepstow, Chester, Fontwell, Tipperary, Wolverhampton (AW) and York.

Bellewstown Good · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 8 · Biggest winner 11/2

4:40 Glebe House Stud Nursery (5-80) Flat · 5f · 9 ran
1. 13. Seven Gold Rings (IRE)5/2 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: W J Lee · T: Ms Joanna Morgan
2. 21. Bye Bye Ben (IRE)3/1
3. 36. Without A Paddle (GB)10/1
5:10 C & M Construction Handicap (36-60) (Div 1) Flat · 5f · 12 ran
1. 15. Paris Sue (IRE)5/1Won by 2 lengths · J: P B Beggy · T: Marcus Callaghan
2. 210. Outfoxed (IRE)14/1
3. 36. Neutral Night (IRE)10/1
4. 64. Surprise Me (IRE)9/4 fav
5:40 C & M Construction Handicap (36-60) (Div 2) Flat · 5f · 10 ran
1. 17. Belle Child (IRE)3/1Won by a length · J: E M Butterly · T: M Halford
2. 23. Miss Curly (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 311. Chiltai (IRE)9/1
6:10 Mccabes Garage Drogheda Mares Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 1f · 14 ran
1. 14. Couture Daisy (IRE)5/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Niki O'Shea · T: Mrs Valerie Keatley
2. 27. Gleninagh (IRE)12/1
3. 35. Cowanstown Miss (IRE)7/4 fav
6:40 Murphy Environ Mullacurry Cup Handicap Hurdle (81-130) Hurdle · 2m 1f · 13 ran
1. 13. Blue Corrig (IRE)11/4 favWon by 2 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Joseph Crowley
2. 212. Mahdi De Coeur (FR)10/3
3. 310. Perugino's Shadow (IRE)8/1
7:10 Farmvale Ltd. Handicap (60-90) Flat · 1m · 7 ran
1. 16. Peculiar Prince (IRE)11/4Won by 1½ lengths · J: Valdir De Souza · T: Liam McAteer
2. 22. Monsusu (IRE)8/1
3. 34. Auvergne (GB)8/1
4. 61. Nurenberg (IRE)11/8 fav
7:40 Local Trainers Supporting Bellewstown Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 1f · 10 ran
1. 11. Battledress (IRE)11/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Paul Carberry · T: K J Condon
2. 22. Brandon Mountain (IRE)7/1
3. 36. Tango Foxtrot (IRE)9/4 fav
8:10 I.D.technologhy Ladies INH Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 1f · 13 ran
1. 113. Dream River (USA)6/4 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Ms N Carberry · T: Patrick Martin
2. 23. Jamie's Boy (IRE)6/1
3. 311. Smile Later (IRE)6/1

Bellewstown racecourse statistics →

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

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

5:40 Veale Wasbrough Lawyers Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 6f 16y · 12 ran
1. 13. John Keats (GB)4/1Won by a short head · J: Robert Havlin · T: John Gosden
2. 29. Orphina (IRE)16/1
3. 31. Balian (GB)10/3 fav
6:10 32red Online Casino Selling Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 23y · 9 ran
1. 12. Southern Shore (IRE)25/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Alan Daly · T: Clive Cox
2. 24. Cois Na Tine Eile (GB)4/1
3. 33. Isabella Rossini (GB)5/1
4. 46. Ophistrolie (IRE)7/2 fav
6:40 Western Daily Press Maiden Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f 16y · 19 ran
1. 14. Pink Bay (GB)12/1Won by a neck · J: Fergus Sweeney · T: Stuart Kittow
2. 214. Dorn Hill (GB)10/1
3. 37. Casterossa (GB)16/1
4. 101. Bee Stinger (GB)13/2 fav
7:10 Newport Volkswagen Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f 16y · 10 ran
1. 110. Midcap (IRE)7/4 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Jimmy Quinn · T: B W Hills
2. 22. Arian's Lad (GB)20/1
3. 39. Jubilee Dawn (GB)9/1
7:40 32redpoker.com Maiden Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 2m 2f · 13 ran
1. 15. Lord Nellsson (GB)9/2Won by a length · J: Hayley Turner · T: Andy Turnell
2. 26. Beauchamp Trump (GB)10/1
3. 31. Jayer Gilles (GB)11/4 fav
8:10 32red.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 14y · 18 ran
1. 13. Elidore (GB)15/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Francis Ferris · T: Bryn Palling
2. 27. Taminoula (IRE)14/1
3. 34. Wychbury (USA)2/1 fav

Chepstow racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:15 Surrenda-Link Novice Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 7f 122y · 5 ran
1. 12. Private Business (USA)8/11 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Eddie Ahern · T: B W Hills
2. 24. Tent (IRE)11/4
3. 31. Zennerman (IRE)8/1
2:50 Red Corner Events Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 7f 122y · 6 ran
1. 12. Cupid's Glory (GB)13/8 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Seb Sanders · T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt
2. 24. Josh (GB)7/1
3. 35. Subpoena (GB)13/2
3:25 Betbluesq.com Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 6f 18y · 8 ran
1. 16. Melalchrist (GB)16/1Won by a neck · J: Eddie Ahern · T: John Quinn
2. 22. Briannsta (IRE)9/2
3. 37. Highland Cascade (GB)14/1
4. 45. Algharb (GB)2/1 fav
4:00 Lexus Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f 16y · 10 ran
1. 13. Calypso King (GB)10/3Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Eddie Ahern · T: J W Hills
2. 210. Spirit of Coniston (GB)20/1
3. 31. Azygous (GB)7/1
4. 52. Qusoor (IRE)3/1 fav
4:35 David Mclean Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 66y · 7 ran
1. 17. Umthoulah (IRE)16/1Won by a short head · J: Neil Callan · T: K R Burke
2. 24. Estrelle (GER)11/4
3. 36. Lady Diktat (GB)4/1
4. 55. In The Lead (USA)7/4 fav
5:05 Blue Square Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 2y · 12 ran
1. 13. Into The Breeze (IRE)8/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Frankie McDonald · T: J W Hills
2. 24. Phluke (GB)5/2 fav
3. 31. Kirkby's Treasure (GB)10/1

Chester racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 4 · Biggest winner 11/1

5:30 Jewson Novices' Hurdle (Qualifier) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 2f 110y · 8 ran
1. 13. Almizan (IRE)9/2Won by 5 lengths · J: Philip Hide · T: Gary Moore
2. 21. Resplendent Star (IRE)7/1
3. 36. Zaffre (IRE)16/1
6:00 Weatherbys Bank Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f 110y · 11 ran
1. 13. Captain Cloudy (GB)9/2Won by 5 lengths · J: Jamie Goldstein · T: Sheena West
2. 28. Peruvian Breeze (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 311. Martovic (IRE)5/1
6:30 T Ware Developments Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 2f 110y · 7 ran
1. 17. Pangeran (USA)11/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Owyn Nelmes · T: Neil King
2. 25. River Quoile (GB)3/1
3. 31. Super Road Train (GB)3/1
4. F3. Lahinch Lad (IRE) · fell5/2 fav
7:00 Harben's Equine Care Centre Claiming Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 8 ran
1. 16. Lightning Star (USA)7/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Gary Moore
2. 25. Gabor (GB)10/1
3. 32. Silence Reigns (GB)11/4 jt-fav
7:30 Coca Cola Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 2f · 6 ran
1. 16. Nawamees (IRE)4/6 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Gary Moore
2. 22. Diamond Joshua (IRE)20/1
3. 38. Half Inch (GB)11/2
8:00 Auto Finance Direct 01329 220221 Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 2f 110y · 9 ran
1. 16. Space Cowboy (IRE)10/3 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Philip Hide · T: Gary Moore
2. 210. Red Dahlia (GB)6/1
3. 35. Sigwells Club Boy (GB)10/1

Fontwell racecourse statistics →

Tipperary Yielding · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 14/1

5:20 Tipperary Maiden Flat · 5f · 14 ran
1. 112. Noelani (IRE)2/5 favWon by a length · J: Fran Berry · T: John M Oxx
2. 29. Cookie Cutter (IRE)9/2
3. 37. Ask Jenny (IRE)10/1
5:50 Danehill Dancer Tipperary Stakes (Listed) Flat · 5f · 5 ran
1. 13. Dandy Man (IRE)5/2Won by a neck · J: P Shanahan · T: C Collins
2. 21. Waterways (IRE)Evens fav
3. 32. Cappa Brack (IRE)9/1
6:20 Tipperary Co-op Hardware/Supermarket (C&G) Maiden Flat · 7f 100y · 7 ran
1. 12. Basra (IRE)6/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Kevin Manning · T: J S Bolger
2. 23. Camisado (FR)4/1
3. 31. Addicted (IRE)5/1
6:50 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden Flat · 7f 100y · 14 ran
1. 110. Sakkara Star (IRE)10/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Johnny Murtagh · T: M Halford
2. 26. Mademoiselle Sissi (IRE)3/1 jt-fav
3. 32. Crown Key (IRE)11/2
7:20 Irish Stallion EBF Fairy Bridge Stakes (Fillies Listed) Flat · 7f 100y · 13 ran
1. 18. Fairy Of The Night (IRE)7/1Won by a head · J: Fran Berry · T: John M Oxx
2. 23. Homegrown (IRE)10/1
3. 314. Society Hostess (USA)6/1
4. 71. Jazz Princess (IRE)5/1 fav
7:50 Pride Of Tipperary Handicap (50-70) Flat · 7f 100y · 13 ran
1. 110. Marfooq (USA)14/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Johnny Murtagh · T: M McDonagh
2. 22. Nyasa (USA)7/1
3. 31. Max Scal (IRE)7/1
4. SU3. Tin Town Boy (IRE) · slipped up7/4 fav
8:20 Irish Masiden Rated Race Flat · 1m 4f · 5 ran
1. 15. Princess Nala (IRE)11/4Won by 3½ lengths · J: Johnny Murtagh · T: M Halford
2. 24. Streets Of Gold (IRE)8/11 fav
3. 32. Blessyourpinksox (IRE)8/1

Tipperary racecourse statistics →

Wolverhampton (AW) Standard · AW · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 4 · Biggest winner 12/1

2:05 Hoys.co.uk Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 32y · 12 ran
1. 11. Zaal (GB)9/2Won by 3 lengths · J: Shane Kelly · T: Jamie Osborne
2. 210. Imperial Lucky (IRE)11/1
3. 35. Aboyne (IRE)9/2
4. 92. Daggernought (USA)7/2 fav
2:40 Betfredcasino.com Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 141y · 12 ran
1. 16. Overlord Way (GR)3/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Ian Mongan · T: Patrick Chamings
2. 21. Africanus (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 311. Orlar (IRE)12/1
3:15 Express And Star Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 141y · 12 ran
1. 12. Highest Regard (GB)7/1Won by a length · J: Chris Catlin · T: Patrick Gilligan
2. 23. Caragh Mia (IRE)11/1
3. 310. Barbirolli (GB)7/1
4. 88. Knock Bridge (IRE)4/1 fav
3:45 Betfredpoker.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 20y · 12 ran
1. 18. New Options (GB)12/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Robbie Fitzpatrick · T: Peter Grayson
2. 210. Smirfys Night (GB)9/1
3. 311. Kiss The Rain (GB)9/2 jt-fav
4:20 Family Fun Day Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f 216y · 8 ran
1. 113. Mytton's Bell (IRE)6/1Won by a neck · J: Shane Kelly · T: Alan Bailey
2. 29. Owed (GB)16/1
3. 37. Misaro (GER)13/2
4. 63. Yorkshire Lad (IRE)6/4 fav
4:55 Happy Birthday Doctor T Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 5f 194y · 12 ran
1. 13. Johnny Rook (IRE)12/1Won by 13 lengths · J: Rory Moore · T: Brett Johnson
2. 24. Stravmour (GB)5/1
3. 311. Reflex Blue (GB)12/1

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

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

1:20 VC Bet City Of York Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 7f · 11 ran
1. 12. Arakan (USA)11/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Kieren Fallon · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 21. Quito (IRE)10/1
3. 33. Babodana (GB)10/1
1:55 Jaguar Cars Lowther Stakes (Fillies' Group 2) Flat · Class 1 · 6f · 6 ran
1. 11. Flashy Wings (GB)10/11 favWon by a length · J: Ted Durcan · T: Mick Channon
2. 22. La Chunga (USA)2/1
3. 33. Beauty Bright (IRE)7/1
2:30 VC Bet Nunthorpe Stakes (Group 1) Flat · Class 1 · 5f · 16 ran
1. 115. La Cucaracha (GB)7/1Won by a head · J: Michael Hills · T: B W Hills
2. 213. The Tatling (IRE)7/1
3. 39. Majestic Missile (IRE)33/1
4. 96. Chineur (FR)2/1 fav
3:05 Persimmon Homes Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m · 19 ran
1. 14. Momtic (IRE)5/1Won by a neck · J: Alan Munro · T: William Jarvis
2. 29. Elliots World (IRE)11/2
3. 311. Calcutta (GB)14/1
4. 48. Eden Rock (IRE)9/2 fav
3:35 Melrose Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 5f 197y · 10 ran
1. 13. Tawqeet (USA)11/2Won by 4 lengths · J: Richard Hills · T: John Dunlop
2. 22. Glistening (GB)4/1
3. 31. Sunday Symphony (GB)7/2 fav
4:10 E.B.F. Galtres Stakes (Fillies' Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 4f · 10 ran
1. 12. Kastoria (IRE)6/4 favWon by half a length · J: Mick Kinane · T: John M Oxx
2. 25. Albahja (GB)6/1
3. 38. Desert Move (IRE)50/1
4:45 Malton Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 16. Nihal (IRE)11/4 favWon by a length · J: Joe Fanning · T: Mark Johnston
2. 25. Renderoc (USA)10/1
3. 38. First Empire (IRE)15/2

York racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 46 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 favourites14 of 41 won34.1% · 41 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 £2.34Staked £41.00, returned £38.66 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerSouthern Shore (IRE) 25/1The 6:10 32red Online Casino Selling Handicap at Chepstow
Joint favourites0 of 10 won0.0% · 5 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Bellewstown	3	8	8	—
Chepstow	1	6	6	—
Chester	2	6	6	—
Fontwell	2	4	6	0 of 4 won
Tipperary	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
Wolverhampton (AW)	0	4	6	0 of 4 won
York	4	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 18 August 2005?: 46 races across 7 meetings were run on 18 August 2005: Bellewstown (8 races), Chepstow (6 races), Chester (6 races), Fontwell (6 races), Tipperary (7 races), Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races) and York (7 races). That is Bellewstown and Tipperary in Ireland; Chepstow, Chester, Fontwell, Wolverhampton (AW) and York in Great Britain. 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 18 August 2005?: Bellewstown: Good (Turf); Chepstow: Good To Firm (Turf); Chester: Good To Firm (Turf); Fontwell: Good To Firm (Turf); Tipperary: Yielding (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW); York: Good To Firm (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 18 August 2005?: Outright favourites won 14 of 41 on 18 August 2005 (34.1%); joint favourites won 0 of 10. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £41.00 and returned £38.66 — a loss of £2.34. 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 Southern Shore (IRE) at 25/1 in the 6:10 32red Online Casino Selling Handicap at Chepstow.
What was the feature race on 18 August 2005?: The feature race was the 2:30 VC Bet Nunthorpe Stakes (Group 1) (Group 1) at York, won by La Cucaracha (GB) (7/1).
What time was the first race on 18 August 2005?: The first race was the 1:20 VC Bet City Of York Stakes at York; the last was the 8:20 Irish Masiden Rated Race at Tipperary.