What horse racing was on 24 August 2005?

29 races across 5 meetings were run on 24 August 2005: Brighton (7 races), Catterick (7 races), Le Lion-D'Angers (FR) (1 race), Perth (6 races) and Tralee (8 races). That is Brighton, Catterick and Perth in Great Britain; Le Lion-D'Angers (FR) in France; Tralee 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 24 August 2005?

Brighton: Soft (Turf); Catterick: Good To Firm (Turf); Le Lion-D'Angers (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Perth: Good (Turf); Tralee: Good To Yielding (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 24 August 2005?

Outright favourites won 10 of 28 on 24 August 2005 (35.7%); joint favourites won 1 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £28.00 and returned £36.18 — a profit of £8.18. 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 Owennacurra Bobby (IRE) at 16/1 in the 5:00 Ballygarry House McGillicuddy Cup Handicap Hurdle at Tralee.

What was the feature race on 24 August 2005?

The feature race was the 10:07 Grand Prix du Lion d'Angers (Listed) at Le Lion-D'Angers (FR), won by Hideaway (FR).

What time was the first race on 24 August 2005?

The first race was the 10:07 Grand Prix du Lion d'Angers at Le Lion-D'Angers (FR); the last was the 6:00 Bank Of Ireland (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle at Tralee.

Racing Results

Wednesday 24 August 2005

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29 races were run across 5 meetings on 24 August 2005: Brighton, Catterick, Le Lion-D'Angers (FR), Perth and Tralee.

Brighton Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 5/1

2:10 Bad Boys Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f 209y · 10 ran
1. 11. Archon Star (IRE)7/2Won by a head · J: Philip Robinson · T: Clive Cox
2. 28. Stage Flight (GB)4/7 fav
3. 36. Darusso (GB)14/1
2:40 Alex Finally Gets Tony Past The Post Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 6f 209y · 9 ran
1. 11. Lord Chamberlain (GB)5/1Won by a length · J: Ryan Moore · T: Milton Bradley
2. 24. Misaro (GER)2/1 fav
3. 36. Tally (IRE)11/4
3:10 Army Benevolent Fund Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 214y · 12 ran
1. 115. Montjeu Baby (IRE)7/2 favWon by 9 lengths · J: J F Egan · T: Sylvester Kirk
2. 214. Tacid (GB)40/1
3. 33. Tharua (IRE)9/2
3:40 Betdaq.co.uk Day Of The Wedding Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 3f 196y · 8 ran
1. 11. McEldowney (GB)15/8 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Greg Fairley · T: Mark Johnston
2. 26. Key Time (IRE)2/1
3. 35. Marhaba Million (IRE)20/1
4:10 Montpelier Re Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 209y · 7 ran
1. 11. Burgundy (GB)4/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Tom Queally · T: Philip Mitchell
2. 26. Jackie Kiely (GB)3/1 fav
3. 39. Bundaberg (GB)10/3
4:40 Mr & Mrs Mccabe Wedding Celebration Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f 209y · 8 ran
1. 12. Border Edge (GB)5/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Colin Haddon · T: John Bridger
2. 21. Dvinsky (USA)8/1
3. 38. Kalani Star (IRE)5/1
4. 56. Out For A Stroll (GB)7/4 fav
5:10 C Brewer & Sons Support ABF Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 59y · 9 ran
1. 17. Campeon (IRE)11/4 favWon by half a length · J: Ryan Moore · T: Milton Bradley
2. 211. Zimbali (GB)13/2
3. 38. Cosmic Destiny (IRE)7/1

Brighton racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 10/1

2:30 Swale Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 18. Fayr Sky (IRE)5/1Won by a length · J: Micky Fenton · T: John Quinn
2. 24. Sandwith (GB)8/1
3. 310. The Terrier (GB)7/2
4. 43. Rainbow Bay (GB)Evens fav
3:00 Ouse Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 212y · 9 ran
1. 12. Keys of Cyprus (GB)6/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Adrian Nicholls · T: David Nicholls
2. 210. Underthemistletoe (IRE)33/1
3. 35. Tanzani (USA)9/4
4. 54. Monkstown Road (GB)2/1 fav
3:30 Ken Kirby 80th Birthday Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 17 ran
1. 14. Ballybunion (IRE)10/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Mark Savage · T: Ronald Harris
2. 214. Mystery Pips (GB)8/1
3. 37. Torrent (GB)25/1
4. 146. Count Cougar (USA)5/1 fav
4:00 Derwent Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 6 ran
1. 11. Love Palace (IRE)4/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Kevin Darley · T: Mark Johnston
2. 26. African Breeze (GB)5/1
3. 33. Malcheek (IRE)7/4 fav
4:30 Esk Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 7f 177y · 10 ran
1. 11. Spring Breeze (GB)3/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Phillip Makin · T: Michael Dods
2. 24. Reminiscent (IRE)10/1
3. 33. Golden Measure (GB)5/2 fav
5:00 Nidd Classified Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 212y · 6 ran
1. 12. Undeterred (GB)2/1 favWon by a length · J: Neil Callan · T: David Barron
2. 23. Compton Plume (GB)4/1
3. 36. Pax (GB)10/1
5:30 Foss Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3f 214y · 11 ran
1. 13. Ushindi (IRE)13/2Won by a head · J: Micky Fenton · T: Michael Bell
2. 26. Cup of Love (USA)13/2
3. 31. Mr Maxim (GB)10/1
4. 95. Hereditary (GB)7/4 fav

Catterick racecourse statistics →

Le Lion-D'Angers (FR) Good To Soft · Turf · 1 race · France

Outright favs won 0 of 1

10:07 Grand Prix du Lion d'Angers Flat · 1m 2f · 9 ran
1. 1Hideaway (FR)Won by half a length · J: Thierry Jarnet · T: Richard Gibson
2. 2Tandori (FR)
3. 3Craft Fair (IRE)9/4 fav

Le Lion-D'Angers racecourse statistics →

Perth Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 5 · Biggest winner 9/2

2:20 At The Races Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 10 ran
1. 18. Ostfanni (IRE)4/6 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: Martin Todhunter
2. 23. Hestherelad (IRE)25/1
3. 36. Leopold (SLO)4/1
2:50 Russel & Aitken Selling Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f 110y · 10 ran
1. 12. Noble House (GB)9/2Won by 5 lengths · J: Keith Mercer · T: Ann Duffield
2. 25. Lion Guest (IRE)10/3 fav
3. 39. Step In Line (IRE)10/1
3:20 Daily Record Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m · 4 ran
1. 11. Possextown (IRE)13/8Won by 14 lengths · J: Tony Dobbin · T: Nicky Richards
2. 24. Pessimistic Dick (GB)16/1
3. 32. Music To My Ears (IRE)5/4 fav
3:50 Ossian's Ale Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 110y · 11 ran
1. 13. Fantastico (IRE)4/1 jt-favWon by 8 lengths · J: Mr C D Sharkey · T: Kate Walton
2. 25. Bella Liana (IRE)4/1 jt-fav
3. 31. Astronaut (GB)9/2
4:20 Scottish Widows Investment Solutions Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 11. Kniaz (FR)15/8 favWon by a neck · J: Tony Dobbin · T: A J Martin
2. 25. Young Chevalier (GB)25/1
3. 33. Risky Way (GB)3/1
4:50 SIS Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 9 ran
1. 13. Rajam (GB)9/4 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: William Kennedy · T: Geoffrey Harker
2. 27. Bill's Echo (GB)4/1
3. 35. Dream Castle (IRE)6/1

Perth racecourse statistics →

Tralee Good To Yielding · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 8 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:20 Imperial Hotel Handicap (36-60) Flat · 5f · 14 ran
1. 15. Belle Child (IRE)4/1 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: E M Butterly · T: M Halford
2. 24. La Motta (IRE)10/1
3. 311. Outfoxed (IRE)7/1
3:00 Kirby's Brogue Inn/Lanterns Hotel Handicap (60-90) Flat · 1m · 15 ran
1. 13. Loblolly Bay (GB)11/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Kevin Manning · T: J S Bolger
2. 210. Shaykhan (IRE)14/1
3. 34. Melody Island (IRE)8/1
4. 159. Skyscape (GB)4/1 fav
3:30 Carlsberg Ruby Stakes (Listed) Flat · 1m · 11 ran
1. 13. Common World (USA)9/2Won by a length · J: Seamie Heffernan · T: T Hogan
2. 210. Queen Titi (IRE)8/1
3. 34. Fit The Cove (IRE)20/1
4. 61. Miss Mambo (USA)7/4 fav
4:00 Joseph J.Grace Memorial Novice Chase Chase · 2m 4f · 8 ran
1. 16. Gortinard (IRE)9/4 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: C Byrnes
2. 22. Piercing Sun (IRE)3/1
3. 31. Dix Villez (FR)11/2
4:30 Guinness Gold Cup Handicap Flat · 1m 4f · 15 ran
1. 16. Blessyourpinksox (IRE)14/1Won by a neck · J: Chris Hayes · T: Peter Casey
2. 215. Noend (IRE)8/1
3. 37. High Reef (FR)12/1
4. 34. Liss Ard (IRE)14/1
5. 51. Good Surprise (GB)4/1 fav
5:00 Ballygarry House McGillicuddy Cup Handicap Hurdle (88-140) Hurdle · 2m 6f · 20 ran
1. 117. Owennacurra Bobby (IRE)16/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Niall P Madden · T: Thomas Cooper
2. 213. Key To The Kingdom (IRE)14/1
3. 39. Nassaro (IRE)10/1
4. UR5. Millanymare (IRE) · unseated rider9/4 fav
5:30 Tom McGiff Plumbing Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 1f · 20 ran
1. 13. Tabaco (GER)14/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: W J Lee · T: Miss Susan A Finn
2. 24. Go Ali Go (IRE)16/1
3. 39. Professor Hegarty (IRE)11/8 fav
6:00 Bank Of Ireland (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle (74-95) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 20 ran
1. 12. Robbie Mac (IRE)5/1 favWon by 15 lengths · J: Mr C J Sweeney · T: W J Burke
2. 24. Minnie Turbo (IRE)12/1
3. 315. Mayoun (IRE)16/1

Tralee 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 favourites10 of 28 won35.7% · 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 profit of £8.18Staked £28.00, returned £36.18 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerOwennacurra Bobby (IRE) 16/1The 5:00 Ballygarry House McGillicuddy Cup Handicap Hurdle at Tralee
Joint favourites1 of 2 won50.0% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Brighton	3	7	7	—
Catterick	1	7	7	—
Le Lion-D'Angers (FR)	0	1	1	—
Perth	3	5	6	1 of 2 won
Tralee	3	8	8	—

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 1 winner has no stored starting price and cannot be ranked by price. Figures are facts from the result, not a tip.

Quick answers

What horse racing was on 24 August 2005?: 29 races across 5 meetings were run on 24 August 2005: Brighton (7 races), Catterick (7 races), Le Lion-D'Angers (FR) (1 race), Perth (6 races) and Tralee (8 races). That is Brighton, Catterick and Perth in Great Britain; Le Lion-D'Angers (FR) in France; Tralee 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 24 August 2005?: Brighton: Soft (Turf); Catterick: Good To Firm (Turf); Le Lion-D'Angers (FR): Good To Soft (Turf); Perth: Good (Turf); Tralee: Good To Yielding (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 24 August 2005?: Outright favourites won 10 of 28 on 24 August 2005 (35.7%); joint favourites won 1 of 2. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £28.00 and returned £36.18 — a profit of £8.18. 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 Owennacurra Bobby (IRE) at 16/1 in the 5:00 Ballygarry House McGillicuddy Cup Handicap Hurdle at Tralee.
What was the feature race on 24 August 2005?: The feature race was the 10:07 Grand Prix du Lion d'Angers (Listed) at Le Lion-D'Angers (FR), won by Hideaway (FR).
What time was the first race on 24 August 2005?: The first race was the 10:07 Grand Prix du Lion d'Angers at Le Lion-D'Angers (FR); the last was the 6:00 Bank Of Ireland (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle at Tralee.