What horse racing was on 22 September 2005?

28 races across 4 meetings were run on 22 September 2005: Fontwell (7 races), Listowel (8 races), Perth (7 races) and Pontefract (6 races). That is Fontwell, Perth and Pontefract in Great Britain; Listowel 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 22 September 2005?

Fontwell: Good To Firm (Turf); Listowel: Good To Yielding (Turf); Perth: Good To Soft (Turf); Pontefract: Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 22 September 2005?

Outright favourites won 6 of 25 on 22 September 2005 (24.0%); joint favourites won 1 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £25.00 and returned £18.66 — a loss of £6.34. 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 Dark Missile (GB) at 66/1 in the 2:30 E.B.F. Poppin Lane Maiden Stakes at Pontefract.

What was the feature race on 22 September 2005?

The feature race was the 4:10 Guinness Handicap Hurdle (Listed) (Listed) at Listowel, won by Kilbeggan Lad (IRE) (14/1).

What time was the first race on 22 September 2005?

The first race was the 2:05 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden at Listowel; the last was the 5:40 Paddy Cullagh Memorial (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race at Listowel.

Racing Results

Thursday 22 September 2005

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28 races were run across 4 meetings on 22 September 2005: Fontwell, Listowel, Perth and Pontefract.

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

Outright favs won 2 of 5 · Biggest winner 12/1

2:10 Redbank Long Paddock Wines Juvenile Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 2f 110y · 10 ran
1. 15. Snow Tempest (USA)12/1Won by 14 lengths · J: Tom Doyle · T: T G Mills
2. 210. Millquista d'Or (GB)8/1
3. 37. Trigger Guard (GB)3/1 jt-fav
2:40 Louis Latour Selling Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 2f 110y · 12 ran
1. 11. Sheer Guts (IRE)6/1Won by 8 lengths · J: P C O'Neill · T: Evan Williams
2. 27. Gray Knight (IRE)14/1
3. 310. Oh Sunny Boy (IRE)7/1
4. PU6. Aleemdar (IRE) · pulled up4/1 fav
3:10 Champagne Joseph Perrier Maiden Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 2f · 7 ran
1. 17. Scarrabus (IRE)5/2Won by 5 lengths · J: Timmy Murphy · T: Brendan Powell
2. 26. Pharshu (IRE)10/1
3. 33. Lightin' Jack (IRE)9/4 fav
3:40 Hildon.com Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f 110y · 7 ran
1. 16. Miss Merenda (GB)4/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: John Panvert
2. 22. Festive Chimes (IRE)3/1 jt-fav
3. 37. Oh So Hardy (GB)50/1
4:10 3663 First For Food Conditionals' Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 9 ran
1. 15. Roman Candle (IRE)4/1Won by half a length · J: Paddy Merrigan · T: Lucinda Featherstone
2. 28. Rhetorical (GB)66/1
3. 32. Atlantis (HOL)7/2 fav
4:40 Hennings Wine Merchants Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 10 ran
1. 13. Thalys (GER)9/4 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Tom Doyle · T: Paul Webber
2. 24. Eau Pure (FR)5/1
3. 310. Just Reuben (IRE)33/1
5:10 Gonzalez Byass Croft Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f 110y · 8 ran
1. 12. Yourman (IRE)2/1 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Timmy Murphy · T: M C Pipe
2. 24. September Moon (GB)6/1
3. 35. Ingres (GB)20/1

Fontwell racecourse statistics →

Listowel Good To Yielding · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 0 of 8 · Biggest winner 14/1

2:05 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Flat · 7f · 15 ran
1. 15. Rare Delight (IRE)6/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Pat Smullen · T: D K Weld
2. 210. Ciao (IRE)9/1
3. 34. Phantom Lad (IRE)8/1
4. 107. Shark Tooth (IRE)4/6 fav
2:35 Listowel Vintners Maiden Flat · 1m · 16 ran
1. 111. Disobey (GB)14/1Won by a head · J: Tadhg O'Shea · T: C A Murphy
2. 24. Full Victory (IRE)8/1
3. 31. Bay Boy (GB)5/2 fav
3:05 Helena Sheahan Memorial Handicap (60-90) Flat · 1m 4f · 15 ran
1. 116. Fire Finch (GB)12/1Won by half a length · J: Tadhg O'Shea · T: T Hogan
2. 21. The Castles (IRE)14/1
3. 36. All Sorts Star (IRE)9/1
4. 73. Mutadarek (GB)4/1 fav
3:35 Kevin McManus Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 6f · 16 ran
1. 18. Laragh House (IRE)4/1Won by 10 lengths · J: P W Flood · T: E J O'Grady
2. 22. Chapel Cross (IRE)16/1
3. 313. Mexico Way (IRE)16/1
4. PU9. Leinster (IRE) · pulled up11/4 fav
4:10 Guinness Handicap Hurdle (Listed) Hurdle · 2m · 15 ran
1. 110. Kilbeggan Lad (IRE)14/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Denis O'Regan · T: Michael Hourigan
2. 213. Dbest (IRE)20/1
3. 35. Blue Corrig (IRE)6/1
4. 86. Silk Screen (IRE)10/3 fav
4:40 John & Terry Moriarty Memorial Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 15 ran
1. 112. The Spoonplayer (IRE)10/1Won by a length · J: Andrew J McNamara · T: Henry De Bromhead
2. 27. Martinstown (IRE)9/4
3. 310. Some Legend (IRE)16/1
4. 511. Stadium Project (IRE)7/4 fav
5:10 Spectra Photo Labs Handicap Hurdle (81-123) Hurdle · 3m · 18 ran
1. 17. Sonnyanjoe (IRE)14/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: D F Flannery · T: T Hogan
2. 24. Nassaro (IRE)10/1
3. 316. Roundstone Lady (IRE)11/4 fav
5:40 Paddy Cullagh Memorial (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 14 ran
1. 14. Silent Oscar (IRE)11/4Won by 4 lengths · J: Mr C J Sweeney · T: C P Donoghue
2. 27. Getting There (IRE)20/1
3. 32. Baltimore Hill (IRE)8/1
4. 56. Carthalawn (IRE)9/4 fav

Listowel racecourse statistics →

Perth Good To Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

2:20 Bracewell Stirling Architects Anniversary Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 110y · 7 ran
1. 11. Decisive (GB)Evens favWon by 19 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Peter Bowen
2. 22. Catch The Perk (IRE)7/2
3. 33. Kirkham Abbey (GB)4/1
2:50 Jewson Novices' Hurdle (Series Qualifier) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 13 ran
1. 11. Constable Burton (GB)8/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Keith Mercer · T: Ann Duffield
2. 23. Dubonai (IRE)7/1
3. 39. Motorway (IRE)7/2
4. PU11. Tashkandi (IRE) · pulled up11/4 fav
3:20 Morris Leslie Group Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f 110y · 9 ran
1. 15. Miss Shakira (IRE)7/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Carl Llewellyn · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 21. Mr Mischief (GB)7/4 fav
3. 32. Rifleman (IRE)10/1
3:50 Bracewell Stirling Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m · 10 ran
1. 14. Gone Too Far (GB)8/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: P Monteith
2. 28. Jefertiti (FR)9/1
3. 311. Apadi (USA)20/1
4. 81. Specular (AUS)11/4 fav
4:20 Anderson Anderson And Brown Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 7 ran
1. 17. Top Style (IRE)3/1 favWon by 9 lengths · J: William Kennedy · T: Geoffrey Harker
2. 21. Rising Generation (FR)5/1
3. 36. Lofty Leader (IRE)5/1
4:50 Albion Drilling Services Ltd Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f 110y · 4 ran
1. 12. Celtic Boy (IRE)10/11 favWon by 16 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Peter Bowen
2. 24. Lord Of Gortmerron (IRE)16/1
3. 31. Kid'z'play (IRE)11/8
5:20 Greggs Of Scotland Long Service Standard NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 110y · 15 ran
1. 12. Balamory Dan (IRE)11/2Won by 7 lengths · J: William Kennedy · T: Geoffrey Harker
2. 26. Dalawan (GB)9/2
3. 311. Persian Prince (IRE)50/1
4. 73. Boxclever (GB)7/2 fav

Perth racecourse statistics →

Pontefract Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 66/1

2:30 E.B.F. Poppin Lane Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 16. Dark Missile (GB)66/1Won by a neck · J: Liam Keniry · T: Andrew Balding
2. 25. Antica (IRE)13/2
3. 31. Almowj (GB)11/2
4. 44. Amy Louise (IRE)Evens fav
3:00 Racing UK On Channel 432 Fillies' Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4y · 12 ran
1. 11. Damelza (IRE)15/2Won by half a length · J: David Allan · T: Tim Easterby
2. 29. Miss Wedge (GB)20/1
3. 38. Fann (USA)10/1
4. 42. Auction Room (USA)11/8 fav
3:30 S B Honda Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 15 ran
1. 11. Golden Asha (GB)7/2 favWon by a short head · J: Fergal Lynch · T: N A Callaghan
2. 213. Times Review (USA)9/1
3. 35. Cerebus (GB)20/1
4:00 Dalby Screw-Driver Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 2f 6y · 9 ran
1. 13. Go Tech (GB)3/1 jt-favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Kevin Darley · T: Tim Easterby
2. 21. Little Good Bay (GB)4/1
3. 36. Pagan Sky (IRE)3/1 jt-fav
4:30 E.B.F. Frier Wood Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4y · 11 ran
1. 14. King's Head (IRE)6/5Won by a length · J: Philip Robinson · T: Michael Jarvis
2. 21. Aamaaq (GB)10/11 fav
3. 311. Winds of Change (GB)20/1
5:00 Betfair.com Apprentice Series Handicap (Final Round) Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f 6y · 18 ran
1. 11. Calculaite (GB)9/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Liam Jones · T: Geraldine Rees
2. 27. Ramsgill (USA)16/1
3. 312. Extra Cover (IRE)12/1
4. 82. Saif Sareea (GB)10/3 fav

Pontefract racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 28 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 favourites6 of 25 won24.0% · 25 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 £6.34Staked £25.00, returned £18.66 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerDark Missile (GB) 66/1The 2:30 E.B.F. Poppin Lane Maiden Stakes at Pontefract
Joint favourites1 of 6 won16.7% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Fontwell	2	5	7	0 of 4 won
Listowel	0	8	8	—
Perth	3	7	7	—
Pontefract	1	5	6	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 22 September 2005?: 28 races across 4 meetings were run on 22 September 2005: Fontwell (7 races), Listowel (8 races), Perth (7 races) and Pontefract (6 races). That is Fontwell, Perth and Pontefract in Great Britain; Listowel 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 22 September 2005?: Fontwell: Good To Firm (Turf); Listowel: Good To Yielding (Turf); Perth: Good To Soft (Turf); Pontefract: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 22 September 2005?: Outright favourites won 6 of 25 on 22 September 2005 (24.0%); joint favourites won 1 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £25.00 and returned £18.66 — a loss of £6.34. 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 Dark Missile (GB) at 66/1 in the 2:30 E.B.F. Poppin Lane Maiden Stakes at Pontefract.
What was the feature race on 22 September 2005?: The feature race was the 4:10 Guinness Handicap Hurdle (Listed) (Listed) at Listowel, won by Kilbeggan Lad (IRE) (14/1).
What time was the first race on 22 September 2005?: The first race was the 2:05 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden at Listowel; the last was the 5:40 Paddy Cullagh Memorial (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race at Listowel.