What horse racing was on 29 August 2005?

53 races across 8 meetings were run on 29 August 2005: Cartmel (6 races), Chepstow (7 races), Downpatrick (7 races), Epsom Downs (7 races), Huntingdon (6 races), Newcastle (6 races), Ripon (6 races) and Warwick (8 races). That is Cartmel, Chepstow, Epsom Downs, Huntingdon, Newcastle, Ripon and Warwick in Great Britain; Downpatrick 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 29 August 2005?

Cartmel: Good (Turf); Chepstow: Good (Turf); Downpatrick: Good To Firm (Turf); Epsom Downs: Good (Turf); Huntingdon: Good To Firm (Turf); Newcastle: Good To Firm (Turf); Ripon: Good To Firm (Turf); Warwick: Good To Firm (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 29 August 2005?

Outright favourites won 19 of 47 on 29 August 2005 (40.4%); joint favourites won 3 of 13. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £47.00 and returned £58.50 — a profit of £11.50. 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 Etching (USA) at 50/1 in the 6:00 Warwick Racecourse For Conferences Handicap at Warwick.

What was the feature race on 29 August 2005?

The feature race was the 4:10 Ripon Champion Two Yrs Old Trophy, 2005 (Listed) (Listed) at Ripon, won by Sir Xaar (IRE) (2/1F).

What time was the first race on 29 August 2005?

The first race was the 2:00 Drive Vauxhall Best Bet For Vans Nursery Handicap at Warwick; the last was the 6:00 Warwick Racecourse For Conferences Handicap at Warwick.

Racing Results

Monday 29 August 2005

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53 races were run across 8 meetings on 29 August 2005: Cartmel, Chepstow, Downpatrick, Epsom Downs, Huntingdon, Newcastle, Ripon and Warwick.

Cartmel Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 9/1

2:20 E S Hartley Mares' Only Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f · 7 ran
1. 11. Ostfanni (IRE)5/6 favWon by 22 lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: Martin Todhunter
2. 23. Bella Liana (IRE)7/2
3. 34. Yellow Soil Star (IRE)33/1
2:55 Beetham Organisation Selling Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 1f 110y · 9 ran
1. 14. Diamond Jack (IRE)11/2Won by 6 lengths · J: John McNamara · T: J J Lambe
2. 26. Known Maneuver (USA)25/1
3. 38. Samson des Galas (FR)8/1
4. F1. Ball Games (GB) · fell2/1 fav
3:30 Chas Kendall Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 2f · 5 ran
1. 13. Infini (FR)4/1Won by half a length · J: Dominic Elsworth · T: Sue Smith
2. 25. Tierkely (IRE)10/3
3. 34. Slyboots (GER)7/1
4. F2. Good Man Again (IRE) · fell5/2 fav
4:05 Cube247.co.uk Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 5f 110y · 8 ran
1. 14. Karo De Vindecy (FR)5/2 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: Micky Hammond
2. 28. Pavey Ark (IRE)13/2
3. 35. Ideal Du Bois Beury (FR)9/1
4:40 Dark Horse Racing Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f 110y · 14 ran
1. 12. Dubonai (IRE)8/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Dougie Costello · T: George Moore
2. 23. Rossclare (IRE)7/2
3. 34. Templet (USA)25/1
4. 98. Obay (GB)11/4 fav
5:15 Hadwins Audi Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f · 8 ran
1. 15. Michaels Dream (IRE)9/1Won by 11 lengths · J: Wilson Renwick · T: Noel Wilson
2. 26. Fiddles Music (GB)10/3
3. 34. Slalom (IRE)5/2 fav

Cartmel racecourse statistics →

Chepstow Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 8/1

2:30 E.B.F. / Harley Health Equine Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 14y · 17 ran
1. 12. Auction Room (USA)13/8 favWon by half a length · J: Richard Hughes · T: B W Hills
2. 211. Pairumani's Girl (IRE)18/1
3. 34. Midris (IRE)14/1
3:05 E.B.F. / Harley Health Equine Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 14y · 9 ran
1. 17. Kilworth (IRE)2/1 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Jimmy Fortune · T: N A Callaghan
2. 21. Aamaaq (GB)5/2
3. 38. Le Colombier (IRE)7/2
3:40 Betterware Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 2m 49y · 13 ran
1. 11. Severely (FR)8/1Won by a short head · J: Michael Hills · T: B W Hills
2. 28. Cois Na Tine Eile (GB)12/1
3. 32. Silver Song (GB)9/1
4. 74. Figaro's Quest (IRE)4/1 fav
4:15 Bet365 Call 08000 322 365 Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f 36y · 16 ran
1. 11. Jackie Kiely (GB)6/1Won by a neck · J: Donna Aspell · T: Phil McEntee
2. 28. Montara (IRE)10/1
3. 39. Icannshift (IRE)7/1
4. 914. Got To Be Cash (GB)5/1 fav
4:50 Victor Albert Turner Birthday Celebration Classified Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f 16y · 13 ran
1. 12. Balerno (GB)8/1Won by half a length · J: Paul Eddery · T: Roger Ingram
2. 25. Craic Sa Ceili (IRE)7/1
3. 37. Crystal Mystic (IRE)10/1
4. 78. Hawridge Sensation (GB)4/1 fav
5:25 Bet365 Call 08000 322 365 Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 14y · 16 ran
1. 116. Trevian (GB)6/1Won by a head · J: Lisa Jones · T: Milton Bradley
2. 23. The Gaikwar (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 32. Threezedzz (GB)14/1
5:55 Ethel Gold Memorial Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 16y · 20 ran
1. 11. Ballybunion (IRE)4/1 favWon by a neck · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Ronald Harris
2. 28. Montana (GB)15/2
3. 39. Pro Tempore (GB)11/2

Chepstow racecourse statistics →

Downpatrick Good To Firm · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 12/1

2:30 Fran Murrin Memorial Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 9 ran
1. 13. Dan The Liberator (IRE)4/6 favWon by 13 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: E J O'Grady
2. 22. Monsignor Phil (IRE)9/4
3. 36. Prominent Feature (IRE)14/1
3:00 Willie Murphy Jewellers (Mares) Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 11 ran
1. 111. Madam Leader (IRE)5/2Won by 4 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 210. Freeze Frame (IRE)20/1
3. 34. Pretty Special (GER)6/1
4. 42. Lorna's Star (IRE)7/4 fav
3:30 Eastwood Bookmakers Telebetting Handicap Hurdle (74-95) Hurdle · 2m · 15 ran
1. 16. Sangenesius (IRE)12/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: P W Flood · T: S J Mahon
2. 28. Jarro Fontenailles (FR)4/1
3. 32. Sanadja (IRE)5/2 fav
4:00 Eastwoodbookmakers.com Handicap (50-80) Flat · 1m 3f 208y · 8 ran
1. 17. Proper Article (IRE)3/1 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Pat Smullen · T: D K Weld
2. 24. Sativa (IRE)4/1
3. 31. In Theory (GB)5/1
4:30 Heart Of Down (Ulster) Cesarewitch Handicap (36-60) Flat · 2m 1f 172y · 12 ran
1. 12. Dow Jones (GER)9/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: Jerry O'Dwyer · T: M Halford
2. 212. Tariana (IRE)14/1
3. 31. She's Supersonic (IRE)10/1
4. 75. Thunder Road (IRE)7/4 fav
5:00 Dr Electric Carryduff Handicap (36-60) Flat · 1m 5f · 15 ran
1. 14. Harcas (IRE)3/1 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: E M Butterly · T: M Halford
2. 22. Luxi River (USA)9/2
3. 31. River Nurey (IRE)8/1
5:30 Wiiings For Life Charity Ladies Inh Flat NH Flat · 2m 1f 172y · 7 ran
1. 16. Glorious Moments (IRE)4/5 favWon by 12 lengths · J: Ms N Carberry · T: C F Swan
2. 25. Sandy Road (IRE)8/1
3. 37. Greengables (IRE)12/1

Downpatrick racecourse statistics →

Epsom Downs Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 6 · Biggest winner 33/1

2:15 E.B.F. Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 14 ran
1. 115. Swan Maiden (USA)11/2Won by a short head · J: Shane Kelly · T: Jeremy Noseda
2. 26. King's Fantasy (USA)4/1
3. 32. Beckett Hall (IRE)7/2 fav
2:50 Chantilly Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 12. Onlytime Will Tell (GB)3/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Ian Mongan · T: David Nicholls
2. 23. Imperium (GB)6/1
3. 37. Saucepot (GB)12/1
4. 55. Nisr (GB)11/4 fav
3:25 Toteexacta Sprint Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 5f · 13 ran
1. 13. Texas Gold (GB)4/1 jt-favWon by half a length · J: Martin Dwyer · T: William Muir
2. 27. Cape Royal (GB)11/2
3. 35. Bond City (IRE)25/1
4:00 Tompkins & May Amateur Derby Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 4f 10y · 12 ran
1. 110. Bollin Thomas (GB)33/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Mr Mehdi Lesage · T: Dick Allan
2. 29. Flying Spirit (IRE)12/1
3. 32. Topkat (IRE)9/4 fav
4:35 Toteplacepot Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f 18y · 12 ran
1. 12. Gavroche (IRE)6/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Frankie Dettori · T: Jim Boyle
2. 27. Blue Torpedo (USA)9/1
3. 39. Burgundy (GB)5/1
4. 41. Wiggy Smith (GB)7/2 fav
5:10 JRA Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 1m 2f 18y · 6 ran
1. 11. Etesaal (USA)7/2Won by a neck · J: Frankie Dettori · T: Saeed bin Suroor
2. 23. Big Bad Bob (IRE)4/1
3. 32. Almuraad (IRE)7/2
4. 47. Kings Quay (GB)10/3 fav
5:40 Happy 60th Birthday John May Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 114y · 10 ran
1. 17. Amica (GB)16/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Ian Mongan · T: Gary Moore
2. 23. Farewell Gift (GB)16/1
3. 32. High Bray (GER)9/2
4. 51. Lady Georgina (GB)3/1 fav

Epsom Downs racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 25/1

2:05 Saxongate Appeal Conditional Jockeys' Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f 110y · 11 ran
1. 110. Shamsan (IRE)7/1Won by 6 lengths · J: S P Walsh · T: J Joseph
2. 23. Brief Decline (IRE)9/2 co-fav
3. 311. Zeis (IRE)9/2 co-fav
2:40 Lite Fm 106-108 Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 10 ran
1. 11. Jazz Night (GB)10/3 favWon by 2 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Shaun Lycett
2. 25. Karakum (GB)12/1
3. 39. Jim Lad (GB)11/2
3:15 Bidwells Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 14 ran
1. 14. Dyneburg (POL)25/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Jason Maguire · T: Tom George
2. 211. Screenplay (GB)10/3
3. 314. Resonance (GB)18/1
4. 55. Gallant Hero (GB)7/4 fav
3:50 Hunts Post Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 7 ran
1. 16. Savannah Bay (GB)7/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 25. Resplendent Star (IRE)17/2
3. 31. Chase The Sunset (IRE)7/2
4. PU4. Mylo (GB) · pulled up3/1 fav
4:25 Januarys Commercial Property Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 11 ran
1. 15. Mexican Pete (GB)9/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Timmy Murphy · T: Tony Carroll
2. 21. Artane Boys (GB)10/1
3. 311. Olimpo (FR)11/4 fav
5:00 Thank You For Supporting Saxongate Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 2f · 9 ran
1. 12. High Gear (IRE)2/1 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 23. End of An Error (GB)5/2
3. 38. Sundawn Lady (GB)13/2

Huntingdon racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 4 of 5 · Biggest winner 14/1

2:10 E.B.F. Saltwell Signs Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 8 ran
1. 14. Lightning Affair (USA)Evens favWon by a short head · J: Kevin Darley · T: Mark Johnston
2. 25. Military Cross (GB)13/8
3. 38. Flying Clarets (IRE)8/1
2:45 Nitex.co.uk Claiming Stakes (Str) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3y · 20 ran
1. 11. Bailieborough (IRE)9/4 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Jamie Spencer · T: David Nicholls
2. 28. Sting Like A Bee (IRE)9/1
3. 317. Never Forget Bowie (GB)50/1
3:20 Chisholm Bookmakers Blaydon Race Nursery Handicap (Str) Flat · Class 3 · 1m 3y · 12 ran
1. 16. Anna Pavlova (GB)10/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Seb Sanders · T: Richard Fahey
2. 23. Sciatin (IRE)9/2
3. 37. Crimson Flame (IRE)12/1
4. 42. River Lena (IRE)7/2 fav
3:55 Chisholm Bookmakers Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 6f 97y · 7 ran
1. 11. Marias Magic (GB)14/1Won by a short head · J: Kevin Darley · T: Mark Johnston
2. 23. Tomasino (GB)8/1
3. 35. Treason Trial (GB)5/1
4:30 Betterware Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f 32y · 6 ran
1. 13. Conscript (IRE)1/5 favWon by 15 lengths · J: Jamie Spencer · T: V Smith
2. 24. Whistle Blowing (IRE)10/1
3. 32. Rosie Mac (GB)12/1
5:05 Bardon Esh Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 93y · 5 ran
1. 13. Zalimar (IRE)4/5 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Luca Cumani
2. 28. Lodgician (IRE)8/1
3. 34. Bronze Dancer (IRE)8/1

Newcastle racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 20/1

2:25 Bank Holiday Is For Racing Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 15 ran
1. 15. Magnolia Blossom (GB)7/2 jt-favWon by a short head · J: Tony Hamilton · T: Richard Fahey
2. 21. Upthedowns (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
3. 314. Madam Cantyre (GB)20/1
3:00 Billy Nevett Memorial Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 13 ran
1. 11. Borderlescott (GB)4/1 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Royston Ffrench · T: Robin Bastiman
2. 22. Knot In Wood (IRE)6/1
3. 39. Born For Dancing (IRE)7/1
3:35 Ripon Rowels Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m · 18 ran
1. 115. Granston (IRE)15/2Won by half a length · J: Graham Gibbons · T: James Bethell
2. 21. Langford (GB)15/2
3. 310. San Antonio (GB)16/1
4. 48. Hartshead (GB)11/2 fav
4:10 Ripon Champion Two Yrs Old Trophy, 2005 (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 16. Sir Xaar (IRE)2/1 favWon by a neck · J: Philip Robinson · T: Bryan Smart
2. 24. Johannes (IRE)5/2
3. 32. Campbeltown (IRE)11/1
4:45 Family Day Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 10y · 7 ran
1. 14. Ellerslie Tom (GB)20/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Royston Ffrench · T: Tom Tate
2. 27. Mr Majestic (GB)11/2
3. 35. Jamehir (IRE)6/4
4. 43. Altenburg (FR)5/4 fav
5:20 Pateley Bridge Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 170y · 16 ran
1. 113. Zarova (IRE)20/1Won by half a length · J: Mrs Adele Mulrennan · T: Michael Easterby
2. 210. Abstract Folly (IRE)12/1
3. 39. El Rey Royale (GB)16/1
4. 155. Ignition (GB)5/1 fav

Ripon racecourse statistics →

Warwick Good To Firm · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 50/1

2:00 Drive Vauxhall Best Bet For Vans Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 110y · 9 ran
1. 15. Angus Newz (GB)7/2 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Franny Norton · T: Mick Quinn
2. 22. Sounds Simla (IRE)12/1
3. 34. Welcome Approach (GB)8/1
2:35 Drive Vauxhall Leamington Spa Commercial Vehicles Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f 21y · 14 ran
1. 16. Prince Cyrano (GB)14/1Won by half a length · J: Stevie Donohoe · T: Willie Musson
2. 24. Extremely Rare (IRE)3/1 jt-fav
3. 33. Danehill Stroller (IRE)10/1
3:10 Law Commission Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 7f 26y · 7 ran
1. 13. Prince Of Thebes (IRE)16/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Liam Keniry · T: Andrew Balding
2. 25. Fox (GB)33/1
3. 38. Subpoena (GB)8/1
4. 42. Peter Paul Rubens (USA)4/6 fav
3:45 Sandall House Maiden Auction Stakes (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 7f 26y · 10 ran
1. 111. Citelle (IRE)40/1Won by a length · J: Alan Daly · T: Nerys Dutfield
2. 21. Secret Assassin (IRE)5/6 fav
3. 310. Charllen (GB)33/1
4:20 Sandall House Maiden Auction Stakes (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 7f 26y · 11 ran
1. 13. Alfie Tupper (IRE)3/1Won by half a length · J: Dane O'Neill · T: Sylvester Kirk
2. 211. Proxenia (GB)6/4 fav
3. 310. Golden Sprite (GB)12/1
4:55 Raymond Tooth Racing Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f 26y · 13 ran
1. 19. Sparkwell (GB)2/1 favWon by a neck · J: Darryll Holland · T: B W Hills
2. 23. Anchor Date (GB)9/2
3. 311. Authenticate (GB)40/1
5:30 Email Warwick at rht.net Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 2m 39y · 10 ran
1. 12. Masterman Ready (GB)7/2 jt-favWon by a length · J: Eddie Ahern · T: Walter Swinburn
2. 24. Dream Merchant (IRE)4/1
3. 33. Maystock (GB)13/2
6:00 Warwick Racecourse For Conferences Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f 134y · 12 ran
1. 112. Etching (USA)50/1Won by a head · J: Ben Swarbrick · T: Mark Brisbourne
2. 27. Velvet Waters (GB)11/2
3. 311. Great View (IRE)6/1
4. 51. Colloquial (GB)7/2 fav

Warwick racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 53 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 favourites19 of 47 won40.4% · 47 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 £11.50Staked £47.00, returned £58.50 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerEtching (USA) 50/1The 6:00 Warwick Racecourse For Conferences Handicap at Warwick
Joint favourites3 of 13 won23.1% · 6 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Cartmel	2	6	6	—
Chepstow	3	7	7	—
Downpatrick	4	7	7	—
Epsom Downs	0	6	7	1 of 2 won
Huntingdon	2	5	6	0 of 3 won
Newcastle	4	5	6	0 of 2 won
Ripon	2	5	6	1 of 2 won
Warwick	2	6	8	1 of 4 won

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 29 August 2005?: 53 races across 8 meetings were run on 29 August 2005: Cartmel (6 races), Chepstow (7 races), Downpatrick (7 races), Epsom Downs (7 races), Huntingdon (6 races), Newcastle (6 races), Ripon (6 races) and Warwick (8 races). That is Cartmel, Chepstow, Epsom Downs, Huntingdon, Newcastle, Ripon and Warwick in Great Britain; Downpatrick 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 29 August 2005?: Cartmel: Good (Turf); Chepstow: Good (Turf); Downpatrick: Good To Firm (Turf); Epsom Downs: Good (Turf); Huntingdon: Good To Firm (Turf); Newcastle: Good To Firm (Turf); Ripon: Good To Firm (Turf); Warwick: Good To Firm (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 29 August 2005?: Outright favourites won 19 of 47 on 29 August 2005 (40.4%); joint favourites won 3 of 13. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £47.00 and returned £58.50 — a profit of £11.50. 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 Etching (USA) at 50/1 in the 6:00 Warwick Racecourse For Conferences Handicap at Warwick.
What was the feature race on 29 August 2005?: The feature race was the 4:10 Ripon Champion Two Yrs Old Trophy, 2005 (Listed) (Listed) at Ripon, won by Sir Xaar (IRE) (2/1F).
What time was the first race on 29 August 2005?: The first race was the 2:00 Drive Vauxhall Best Bet For Vans Nursery Handicap at Warwick; the last was the 6:00 Warwick Racecourse For Conferences Handicap at Warwick.