What horse racing was on 31 August 2005?

29 races across 5 meetings were run on 31 August 2005: Clonmel (8 races), Lingfield (2 races), Lingfield (AW) (5 races), Newton Abbot (7 races) and York (7 races). That is Clonmel in Ireland; Lingfield, Lingfield (AW), Newton Abbot 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 31 August 2005?

Clonmel: Good To Firm (Turf); Lingfield: Good To Firm (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Newton Abbot: Good To Firm (Turf); York: Good To Firm (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 31 August 2005?

Outright favourites won 9 of 27 on 31 August 2005 (33.3%); joint favourites won 1 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £27.00 and returned £31.51 — a profit of £4.51. 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 Missoula (IRE) at 50/1 in the 4:20 thinkthoroughbred-thinkireland.com Maiden Auction Stakes at York.

What was the feature race on 31 August 2005?

The feature race was the 3:15 William Hill Poker Grand Prix Strensall Stakes (Group 3) (Group 3) at York, won by Mullins Bay (GB) (5/2).

What time was the first race on 31 August 2005?

The first race was the 2:00 Smirnoff Vodka Juvenile Novices' Hurdle at Newton Abbot; the last was the 7:45 Kilcash I.N.H. Flat Race at Clonmel.

Racing Results

Wednesday 31 August 2005

← 30 Aug 1 Sep →

29 races were run across 5 meetings on 31 August 2005: Clonmel, Lingfield, Lingfield (AW), Newton Abbot and York.

Clonmel Good To Firm · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 4 of 8 · Biggest winner 14/1

4:15 Rathronan Maiden Flat · 1m 2f · 12 ran
1. 14. Leading Article (IRE)4/5 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Pat Smullen · T: D K Weld
2. 21. Dayoff (IRE)20/1
3. 35. Toufan Express (GB)25/1
4:45 Derrinstown Stud Apprentice Claiming Race Flat · 1m 2f · 12 ran
1. 18. Supercat (IRE)4/1Won by a short head · J: E M Butterly · T: M Halford
2. 24. Tamara Gervasoni (IRE)7/2
3. 35. Head And Shoulders (IRE)10/1
4. 67. Starling (IRE)3/1 fav
5:15 September Handicap (36-60) Flat · 1m 2f · 15 ran
1. 18. Be My Magic (IRE)14/1Won by a neck · J: Colm O'Donoghue · T: M P Sunderland
2. 22. Peak Fare (IRE)11/2
3. 312. Freeze Frame (IRE)16/1
4. 115. Elkras Wings (IRE)5/1 fav
5:45 Demense (Ladies) Handicap (40-70) Flat · 1m 4f · 12 ran
1. 12. Goose Island (IRE)5/2 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Ms K Walsh · T: Patrick Martin
2. 28. Peruvian Athlete (IRE)5/1
3. 35. Flashy Beau (IRE)3/1
6:15 Equine Warehouse 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 11 ran
1. 111. Ossiana (IRE)7/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Andrew Leigh · T: Mrs John Harrington
2. 28. Tango Foxtrot (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 32. Brandon Mountain (IRE)9/4
6:45 Equine Warehouse Handicap Hurdle (74-95) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 20 ran
1. 11. Allstar Leader (IRE)4/1 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: James O'Farrell · T: Michael Joseph Fitzgerald
2. 221. Kauri Cliffs (IRE)16/1
3. 312. A Gem Of A Story (IRE)14/1
7:15 Ryan Equine Ltd Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 20 ran
1. 111. Miss Edgehill (IRE)6/1Won by a short head · J: Michael Darcy · T: E Sheehy
2. 22. Sauterelle (IRE)10/3
3. 35. Flap Your Wings (IRE)25/1
4. 49. Wild Bill Hickok (IRE)6/4 fav
7:45 Kilcash I.N.H. Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 13 ran
1. 110. You'vegotmerocking (IRE)9/4 favWon by a length · J: Mr J P Magnier · T: E J O'Grady
2. 24. In Debted Friend's (IRE)7/2
3. 36. Moneyforcredit (IRE)7/1

Clonmel racecourse statistics →

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

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

2:50 Owners Support Retraining Of Racehorses Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 16 ran
1. 114. Savannah Pride (IRE)4/1 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 23. Anyone Can Whistle (GB)12/1
3. 310. Emily's Will (IRE)13/2
3:25 Weatherbys Bank Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 15 ran
1. 116. Triple Zero (IRE)11/1Won by a length · J: Frankie McDonald · T: Alan Jarvis
2. 21. Perfect Story (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 314. Silver Visage (IRE)10/1

Lingfield racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 14/1

2:20 Greatwood Rehabilitation Apprentice Classified Stakes (AW) Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 14. Parkview Love (USA)12/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Ben Swarbrick · T: Derek Shaw
2. 26. Supreme Salutation (GB)16/1
3. 310. Kristinor (FR)10/1
4. 109. Empire City (USA)5/2 fav
3:55 Attheraces Retraining Of Racehorses Maiden Stks (AW) (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 15 ran
1. 14. Country Pursuit (USA)7/2 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Steve Carson · T: Clive Brittain
2. 215. Zeeba (IRE)20/1
3. 39. Master'n Commander (GB)25/1
4:30 Attheraces Retraining Of Racehorses Maiden Stks (AW) (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 13 ran
1. 16. Masquerader (USA)11/4 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Kerrin McEvoy · T: Saeed bin Suroor
2. 214. Spectral Star (GB)7/2
3. 35. Copper Bay (IRE)9/2
5:00 Arena Leisure Handicap (AW) Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 19. Resplendent Nova (GB)8/1Won by a length · J: Shane Kelly · T: T G Mills
2. 27. Fantaisiste (GB)7/1
3. 32. Looks Could Kill (USA)4/1 fav
5:30 ROR Second Career For Racehorses Handicap (AW) Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 14 ran
1. 19. Lysander's Quest (IRE)14/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Dane O'Neill · T: Roger Ingram
2. 212. Makarim (IRE)20/1
3. 38. Ocean Rock (GB)11/1
4. 101. Lord Nellsson (GB)9/2 fav

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

Newton Abbot Good To Firm · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 25/1

2:00 Smirnoff Vodka Juvenile Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 9 ran
1. 12. Gortumblo (GB)25/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: John McNamara · T: Kevin Bishop
2. 29. Strathtay (GB)7/2 jt-fav
3. 37. The Castilian (FR)9/2
2:30 Bailey's Irish Cream Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 11 ran
1. 111. Jack Durrance (IRE)8/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Eamon Dehdashti · T: Gerald Ham
2. 22. Saorsie (GB)9/1
3. 310. Sunset King (USA)16/1
4. 47. Didn't You Know (FR)7/4 fav
3:05 Ernest & Julio Gallo Novices' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 3 ran
1. 13. Whispered Secret (GER)5/6 favWon by 14 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: M C Pipe
2. 24. Kings Brook (GB)10/1
3. 32. Scalloway (IRE)11/8
3:35 Schweppes 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 3f · 8 ran
1. 12. Fire Ranger (GB)9/2Won by 5 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Jimmy Frost
2. 28. Don And Gerry (IRE)5/2 fav
3. 31. Theocritus (GER)10/3
4:10 Bell's Scotch Whisky Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 6f · 9 ran
1. 16. Miss Skippy (GB)14/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Andrew Thornton · T: Tony Newcombe
2. 21. Gabor (GB)3/1
3. 35. Mantras (FR)4/1
4. 67. Rifleman (IRE)11/8 fav
4:40 20th Anniversary Of The Tom Holt And Reality Handicap Chase · Class 4 · 3m 2f 110y · 5 ran
1. 14. Southerndown (IRE)5/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: William Kennedy · T: Richard Lee
2. 21. Uncle Mick (IRE)3/1
3. 32. Rolfes Delight (GB)9/4 fav
5:10 Grolsch Intermediate Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 1f · 7 ran
1. 12. Flying Spur (IRE)15/8 favWon by a head · J: Timmy Murphy · T: M C Pipe
2. 27. Dontelldonandgerry (GB)2/1
3. 39. Milanshan (IRE)7/2

Newton Abbot racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 0 of 6 · Biggest winner 50/1

2:10 Trading Trowels Subcontract Brickworks Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 17 ran
1. 116. Cross The Line (IRE)12/1Won by a neck · J: Kieren Fallon · T: Alan Jarvis
2. 28. Basserah (IRE)7/1
3. 32. Topatoo (GB)8/1
4. 75. Bold Diktator (GB)6/1 fav
2:40 Patrington Haven Leisure Park Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 5f 197y · 9 ran
1. 12. Wing Collar (GB)5/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: David Allan · T: Tim Easterby
2. 210. Viz (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 31. Mandatum (GB)4/1
3:15 William Hill Poker Grand Prix Strensall Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 208y · 6 ran
1. 13. Mullins Bay (GB)5/2Won by a neck · J: Kieren Fallon · T: A P O'Brien
2. 22. Andean (GB)4/1
3. 31. Maraahel (IRE)Evens fav
3:45 Garrowby Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 4f · 10 ran
1. 15. Red Peony (GB)5/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Seb Sanders · T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt
2. 27. Ebtikaar (IRE)14/1
3. 31. Sunday Symphony (GB)4/1 fav
4:20 thinkthoroughbred-thinkireland.com Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 15 ran
1. 116. Missoula (IRE)50/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Saleem Golam · T: Mark H Tompkins
2. 21. Gracechurch (IRE)7/2
3. 35. Regal Connection (USA)7/2
4. 1010. Patavium (IRE)15/8 fav
4:50 E.B.F. Prince Of Wales's Own Regiment Yorkshire Maiden Stks Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 13. Charlie Cool (GB)5/2 jt-favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Kieren Fallon · T: William Haggas
2. 22. Amwaal (USA)7/2
3. 31. Acheekyone (IRE)4/1
5:20 Bollinger Champagne Series Final Amateurs' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f · 10 ran
1. 14. Jake Black (IRE)10/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Mr S Dobson · T: John Quinn
2. 27. Calatagan (IRE)11/2
3. 36. Golden Boot (GB)9/2 fav

York 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 favourites9 of 27 won33.3% · 27 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 £4.51Staked £27.00, returned £31.51 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerMissoula (IRE) 50/1The 4:20 thinkthoroughbred-thinkireland.com Maiden Auction Stakes at York
Joint favourites1 of 4 won25.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Clonmel	4	8	8	—
Lingfield	1	2	2	—
Lingfield (AW)	2	5	5	—
Newton Abbot	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
York	0	6	7	1 of 2 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 31 August 2005?: 29 races across 5 meetings were run on 31 August 2005: Clonmel (8 races), Lingfield (2 races), Lingfield (AW) (5 races), Newton Abbot (7 races) and York (7 races). That is Clonmel in Ireland; Lingfield, Lingfield (AW), Newton Abbot 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 31 August 2005?: Clonmel: Good To Firm (Turf); Lingfield: Good To Firm (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Newton Abbot: Good To Firm (Turf); York: Good To Firm (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 31 August 2005?: Outright favourites won 9 of 27 on 31 August 2005 (33.3%); joint favourites won 1 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £27.00 and returned £31.51 — a profit of £4.51. 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 Missoula (IRE) at 50/1 in the 4:20 thinkthoroughbred-thinkireland.com Maiden Auction Stakes at York.
What was the feature race on 31 August 2005?: The feature race was the 3:15 William Hill Poker Grand Prix Strensall Stakes (Group 3) (Group 3) at York, won by Mullins Bay (GB) (5/2).
What time was the first race on 31 August 2005?: The first race was the 2:00 Smirnoff Vodka Juvenile Novices' Hurdle at Newton Abbot; the last was the 7:45 Kilcash I.N.H. Flat Race at Clonmel.