What horse racing was on 3 September 2005?

46 races across 7 meetings were run on 3 September 2005: Down Royal (7 races), Folkestone (6 races), Haydock (7 races), Newmarket (7 races), Stratford (7 races), Thirsk (6 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races). That is Down Royal in Ireland; Folkestone, Haydock, Newmarket, Stratford, Thirsk and Wolverhampton (AW) 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 3 September 2005?

Down Royal: Firm (Turf); Folkestone: Good To Firm (Turf); Haydock: Good (Turf); Newmarket: Good To Firm (Turf); Stratford: Good (Turf); Thirsk: Good To Firm (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 3 September 2005?

Outright favourites won 10 of 39 on 3 September 2005 (25.6%); joint favourites won 3 of 17. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £39.00 and returned £30.30 — a loss of £8.70. 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 Sierra Vista (GB) at 25/1 in the 1:15 Williamhillpoker.com Be Friendly Handicap at Haydock.

What was the feature race on 3 September 2005?

The feature race was the 2:15 William Hill Sprint Cup (Group 1) (Group 1) at Haydock, won by Goodricke (GB) (14/1).

What time was the first race on 3 September 2005?

The first race was the 11:30 Owners Support Retraining Of Racehorses Banded Stakes at Folkestone; the last was the 9:30 Betfredpoker.com Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).

Racing Results

Saturday 3 September 2005

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46 races were run across 7 meetings on 3 September 2005: Down Royal, Folkestone, Haydock, Newmarket, Stratford, Thirsk and Wolverhampton (AW).

Down Royal Firm · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 12/1

2:35 Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 9 ran
1. 13. Narrackses (IRE)6/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Denis O'Regan · T: Noel Meade
2. 26. Just Smart (IRE)13/2
3. 34. Shanshampshire (IRE)5/1
4. 45. Mouftari (USA)2/1 fav
3:05 Hillsborough Handicap Hurdle (74-102) Hurdle · 2m · 19 ran
1. 19. Peruge (IRE)12/1Won by half a length · J: Niall P Madden · T: Niall Madden
2. 210. Albarino (IRE)11/2
3. 316. Lord Blue (IRE)14/1
4. 1112. Inver Lady (IRE)5/1 fav
3:35 Gravel Hill Handicap (36-60) Flat · 5f · 12 ran
1. 11. Millers Weir (IRE)4/1 co-favWon by a length · J: Chris Hayes · T: E J O'Grady
2. 22. La Motta (IRE)4/1 co-fav
3. 35. Traverse (IRE)4/1 co-fav
4:05 Hamilton & Kirk Nursery Handicap (45-80) Flat · 7f · 11 ran
1. 11. Danehill Music (IRE)5/1Won by half a length · J: W J Lee · T: David Wachman
2. 27. Gane Cathriona (IRE)11/2
3. 32. Silly Dancer (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
4:35 Be A Member Of Down Royal For 2006 Handicap (36-60) Flat · 7f · 13 ran
1. 13. Ucanstep (IRE)7/1Won by a head · J: Elizabeth Sheehan · T: C Collins
2. 210. Margaret's Dream (IRE)14/1
3. 38. Curtistown (IRE)4/1
4. 82. Appraise (IRE)11/4 fav
5:05 On-line Booking Down Royal Claiming Race Flat · 7f · 13 ran
1. 11. Hanora (IRE)12/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: P Shanahan · T: Ms F M Crowley
2. 212. Final Quest (IRE)7/1
3. 36. Chapelizod (IRE)20/1
4. 117. Lemonstown Lass (IRE)5/2 fav
5:35 Her Majesty's Plate Flat · 1m 4f 195y · 7 ran
1. 11. Masafi (IRE)4/5 favWon by 4½ lengths · J: Declan McDonogh · T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt
2. 25. Swiss Cottage (GB)5/1
3. 33. Dashing Home (IRE)9/2

Down Royal racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 0 of 5 · Biggest winner 20/1

11:30 Owners Support Retraining Of Racehorses Banded Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 6f · 13 ran
1. 17. Maluti (GB)11/2Won by a neck · J: Simon Whitworth · T: Rae Guest
2. 210. Angel River (GB)7/1
3. 313. Mambazo (GB)7/1
4. 91. Arfinnit (IRE)4/1 fav
12:00 ROR Second Career For Racehorses Banded Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 7f · 14 ran
1. 11. Motu (IRE)9/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Luke Fletcher · T: Ian McInnes
2. 22. Quincannon (USA)2/1 fav
3. 35. Binnion Bay (IRE)14/1
12:30 Nigel Collison Fuels Banded Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 1m 7f 92y · 13 ran
1. 15. Anniversary Guest (IRE)20/1Won by half a length · J: Robbie Fitzpatrick · T: Lucinda Featherstone
2. 21. Lysander's Quest (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 34. Henry Island (IRE)15/2
1:00 Foxy Oksana Banded Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 1m 4f · 13 ran
1. 113. Parsley's Return (GB)8/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Adam Kirby · T: Michael Wigham
2. 24. Lenwade (GB)11/2
3. 310. Tojoneski (GB)6/1
4. 41. Etching (USA)7/2 fav
1:30 Waitt & Sons Solicitors Maiden Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 1m 1f 149y · 14 ran
1. 11. After Lent (IRE)7/2 jt-favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Luke Fletcher · T: P A Blockley
2. 211. Pacific Breeze (IRE)25/1
3. 312. Tanning (GB)4/1
2:05 Invicta Motors Banded Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 1m 1f 149y · 12 ran
1. 16. Cup of Love (USA)11/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Simon Whitworth · T: Rae Guest
2. 27. Zalkani (IRE)11/2
3. 32. Icannshift (IRE)4/1 fav

Folkestone racecourse statistics →

Haydock Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 4 · Biggest winner 25/1

1:15 Williamhillpoker.com Be Friendly Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 5f · 15 ran
1. 18. Sierra Vista (GB)25/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Paul Hanagan · T: D W Barker
2. 27. Green Manalishi (GB)11/2 co-fav
3. 315. Sir Edwin Landseer (USA)9/1
1:45 Williamhill.co.uk Old Borough Cup Heritage Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 6f · 16 ran
1. 12. Balkan Knight (GB)15/2Won by a neck · J: Liam Keniry · T: David Elsworth
2. 214. Jeepstar (GB)50/1
3. 311. Bay Story (USA)14/1
4. 49. Elusive Dream (GB)3/1 fav
2:15 William Hill Sprint Cup (Group 1) Flat · Class 1 · 6f · 17 ran
1. 113. Goodricke (GB)14/1Won by a length · J: Jamie Spencer · T: David Loder
2. 216. La Cucaracha (GB)8/1
3. 31. Ashdown Express (IRE)50/1
4. 1114. Proclamation (IRE)6/4 fav
2:45 Williamhillcasino.com E.B.F. Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 16 ran
1. 14. Giganticus (USA)15/8 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Michael Hills · T: B W Hills
2. 212. Erytheis (USA)2/1
3. 316. The City Kid (IRE)100/1
3:20 William Hill 0800 444 040 Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 30y · 14 ran
1. 12. Genari (GB)10/1Won by a neck · J: Steve Drowne · T: Paul Cole
2. 212. Always Baileys (IRE)11/1
3. 311. Supreme Charter (GB)11/2
4. 88. Wedaad (GB)7/2 fav
3:55 William Hill Superior Mile (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 30y · 11 ran
1. 18. Linngari (IRE)12/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 26. With Reason (USA)7/2 jt-fav
3. 32. Quito (IRE)6/1
4:30 William Hill/Stanleybet Children In Need Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 120y · 13 ran
1. 18. Halla San (GB)3/1 jt-favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Alan Munro · T: Mrs J R Ramsden
2. 212. Ross Moor (GB)22/1
3. 311. San Deng (GB)11/1

Haydock racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 5 of 7 · Biggest winner 9/1

2:20 32red.com Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 17 ran
1. 15. Mutamared (USA)4/1 favWon by a head · J: Neil Callan · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 210. Kingscross (GB)25/1
3. 312. Border Music (GB)5/1
2:55 32red.com Sirenia Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 16. Prince of Light (IRE)10/11 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Joe Fanning · T: Mark Johnston
2. 210. Ann Summers Gold (USA)66/1
3. 32. Art Market (CAN)16/1
3:30 32red.com Casino Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m · 8 ran
1. 15. Benedict (GB)3/1 favWon by a short head · J: Willie Supple · T: John Berry
2. 27. Prince Samos (IRE)6/1
3. 32. Sea Hunter (GB)7/2
4:05 32red.com September Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 4f · 6 ran
1. 12. Imperial Stride (GB)11/8 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Richard Hills · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 23. Mamool (IRE)13/8
3. 35. The Whistling Teal (GB)33/1
4:40 Play Roulette At 32red.com Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 8 ran
1. 11. Primary (USA)5/4 favWon by a short head · J: Shane Kelly · T: David Loder
2. 22. Alhaitham (USA)9/2
3. 35. Olympian Odyssey (GB)9/1
5:10 32redpoker.com Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 6f 175y · 8 ran
1. 12. Bulwark (IRE)9/2Won by a length · J: Kerrin McEvoy · T: Amanda Perrett
2. 23. Diamond Circle (GB)14/1
3. 34. Master Cobbler (IRE)8/1
4. 56. Tarabut (GB)9/4 fav
5:40 32red Online Casino Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f · 12 ran
1. 15. Pagan Sword (GB)9/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Kerrin McEvoy · T: Amanda Perrett
2. 27. Admiral's Cruise (USA)10/3
3. 36. Top Spec (IRE)6/1
4. 52. Rawdon (IRE)11/4 fav

Newmarket (July) racecourse statistics →

Stratford Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 0 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

2:25 Lafarge Plasterboard Conditionals' Selling Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 6f 110y · 12 ran
1. 18. Coppermalt (USA)11/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Dave Crosse · T: Roger Curtis
2. 29. Rose Of York (IRE)13/2
3. 32. Cool Dante (IRE)11/2
4. 56. Timidjar (IRE)4/1 fav
3:00 Walls And Ceilings International Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 5f 110y · 7 ran
1. 11. Boobee (IRE)10/3Won by 13 lengths · J: Christian Williams · T: Evan Williams
2. 25. Mylo (GB)11/4
3. 36. Peeyoutwo (GB)2/1 fav
3:35 Lafarge Plasterboard Juvenile Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 16 ran
1. 114. Moonfleet (IRE)9/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Richard Johnson · T: Milton Harris
2. 27. Knightsbridge Hill (IRE)20/1
3. 35. Fu Manchu (GB)6/5 fav
4:10 Mcmahon Holdings Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m · 10 ran
1. 15. On The Outside (IRE)20/1Won by a neck · J: Joe Tizzard · T: Simon Sherwood
2. 24. Harry's Dream (GB)11/4 fav
3. 31. Around Before (IRE)4/1
4:45 Walls And Ceilings International Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 1f 110y · 9 ran
1. 15. Joey Tribbiani (IRE)7/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Wayne Hutchinson · T: Tom Keddy
2. 21. Toi Express (IRE)9/1
3. 34. Billie John (IRE)4/1
4. UR3. Deep King (IRE) · unseated rider7/2 fav
5:15 Lafarge Plasterboard Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 9 ran
1. 14. Black De Bessy (FR)6/1Won by half a length · J: Robert Walford · T: David Elsworth
2. 21. Croix De Guerre (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 39. Castle River (USA)10/1
5:45 Walls And Ceilings International Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 110y · 7 ran
1. 11. Finns Cross (IRE)11/2Won by 6 lengths · J: Jim Crowley · T: Keith Reveley
2. 23. Granite Man (IRE)Evens fav
3. 34. Opera Singer (GB)2/1

Stratford racecourse statistics →

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

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

2:10 Richmond Castle Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 15 ran
1. 111. Ditton Dancer (GB)11/2Won by half a length · J: Graham Gibbons · T: John Quinn
2. 213. Fruit Salad (GB)7/2
3. 36. Apache Nation (IRE)22/1
4. 103. Mighty Moon (GB)5/2 fav
2:40 B.D.O. Stoy Hayward Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 13. Strawberry Dale (IRE)16/1Won by a neck · J: Graham Gibbons · T: James Bethell
2. 27. Ahdaaf (USA)4/1
3. 39. Caragh Mia (IRE)16/1
4. 48. Aberdovey (GB)5/2 fav
3:15 Hambleton Cup Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f · 10 ran
1. 12. Sporting Gesture (GB)10/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Paul Mulrennan · T: Michael Easterby
2. 23. Dune Raider (USA)3/1
3. 35. Tomasino (GB)6/1
4. 67. McEldowney (GB)11/4 fav
3:50 E.B.F. Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 7 ran
1. 17. Almost Spinning (IRE)7/4 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Graham Gibbons · T: Mick Channon
2. 26. Taminos Love (GB)9/4
3. 35. Meantime (USA)9/2
4:25 September Selling Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 16 ran
1. 14. Slavonic (USA)9/2 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Andrew Mullen · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 214. Time To Regret (GB)14/1
3. 318. World At My Feet (GB)33/1
4:55 RJF Homes Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 18 ran
1. 15. Anchor Date (GB)5/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Hayley Turner · T: Stef Higgins
2. 217. Mina (GB)10/1
3. 36. Inherit (IRE)10/1
4. 1513. For Scarlett (USA)7/4 fav

Thirsk racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 9/1

7:00 Betfredpoker.com Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f 32y · 11 ran
1. 18. Hand Chime (GB)5/1Won by a head · J: Liam Jones · T: William Haggas
2. 23. Prince Dayjur (USA)9/1
3. 36. Sweet Pickle (GB)4/1 jt-fav
7:30 Betfredcasino.com Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f 216y · 12 ran
1. 18. Desert Opal (GB)9/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Tony Culhane · T: D W Chapman
2. 26. Kennington (GB)3/1 fav
3. 311. St Ivian (GB)16/1
8:00 Betfredpoker.com Selling Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 50y · 12 ran
1. 12. Bethanys Boy (IRE)9/2Won by 5 lengths · J: Tom Eaves · T: Brian Ellison
2. 26. Listen To Reason (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 31. Nantucket Sound (USA)6/1
8:30 Betfredcasino.com Novice Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 141y · 6 ran
1. 11. Dream Fantasy (IRE)5/6 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Seb Sanders · T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt
2. 24. Yarqus (GB)11/2
3. 32. Spy Glass (GB)7/4
9:00 Betfredcasino.com Maiden Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 141y · 13 ran
1. 16. Tranquilizer (GB)6/1Won by a head · J: Eddie Ahern · T: Denis Coakley
2. 28. Blue Quiver (IRE)6/1
3. 310. Hashima (USA)16/1
4. 129. Pragmatica (GB)4/1 fav
9:30 Betfredpoker.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 32y · 12 ran
1. 111. Forest of Love (GB)4/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Seb Sanders · T: B W Hills
2. 24. Benny The Bus (GB)13/2
3. 310. Chilly Cracker (GB)20/1
4. 52. Regal Dream (IRE)5/2 fav

Wolverhampton (AW) 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 favourites10 of 39 won25.6% · 39 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 £8.70Staked £39.00, returned £30.30 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerSierra Vista (GB) 25/1The 1:15 Williamhillpoker.com Be Friendly Handicap at Haydock
Joint favourites3 of 17 won17.6% · 7 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Down Royal	1	5	7	1 of 6 won
Folkestone	0	5	6	1 of 2 won
Haydock	1	4	7	1 of 7 won
Newmarket	5	7	7	—
Stratford	0	7	7	—
Thirsk	2	6	6	—
Wolverhampton (AW)	1	5	6	0 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 3 September 2005?: 46 races across 7 meetings were run on 3 September 2005: Down Royal (7 races), Folkestone (6 races), Haydock (7 races), Newmarket (7 races), Stratford (7 races), Thirsk (6 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races). That is Down Royal in Ireland; Folkestone, Haydock, Newmarket, Stratford, Thirsk and Wolverhampton (AW) 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 3 September 2005?: Down Royal: Firm (Turf); Folkestone: Good To Firm (Turf); Haydock: Good (Turf); Newmarket: Good To Firm (Turf); Stratford: Good (Turf); Thirsk: Good To Firm (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 3 September 2005?: Outright favourites won 10 of 39 on 3 September 2005 (25.6%); joint favourites won 3 of 17. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £39.00 and returned £30.30 — a loss of £8.70. 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 Sierra Vista (GB) at 25/1 in the 1:15 Williamhillpoker.com Be Friendly Handicap at Haydock.
What was the feature race on 3 September 2005?: The feature race was the 2:15 William Hill Sprint Cup (Group 1) (Group 1) at Haydock, won by Goodricke (GB) (14/1).
What time was the first race on 3 September 2005?: The first race was the 11:30 Owners Support Retraining Of Racehorses Banded Stakes at Folkestone; the last was the 9:30 Betfredpoker.com Handicap at Wolverhampton (AW).