What horse racing was on 8 October 2005?

54 races across 8 meetings were run on 8 October 2005: Bangor-on-Dee (7 races), Chepstow (7 races), Gowran Park (8 races), Hexham (7 races), Saint-Cloud (FR) (6 races), Salisbury (6 races), Warwick (6 races) and York (7 races). That is Bangor-on-Dee, Chepstow, Hexham, Salisbury, Warwick and York in Great Britain; Gowran Park in Ireland; Saint-Cloud (FR) in France. 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 8 October 2005?

Bangor-on-Dee: Good To Soft (Turf); Chepstow: Good (Turf); Gowran Park: Good To Firm (Turf); Hexham: Good To Firm (Turf); Saint-Cloud (FR): Good (Turf); Salisbury: Good (Turf); Warwick: Good (Turf); York: Good To Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 8 October 2005?

Outright favourites won 15 of 42 on 8 October 2005 (35.7%); joint favourites won 3 of 14. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £42.00 and returned £48.74 — a profit of £6.74. 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 Gorthnacurra (IRE) at 25/1 in the 5:00 Lord Bagenal Inn Beginners Chase at Gowran Park.

What was the feature race on 8 October 2005?

The feature race was the 3:30 National Lottery Champion Chase (Gr2) (Grade 2) at Gowran Park, won by Always (GB) (9/1).

What time was the first race on 8 October 2005?

The first race was the 11:20 Sponsorship Is Fun Apprentice Banded Stakes at Warwick; the last was the 5:40 Totesport.com Mares' Only Standard Open NH Flat Race at Bangor-on-Dee.

Racing Results

Saturday 8 October 2005

← 7 Oct 9 Oct →

54 races were run across 8 meetings on 8 October 2005: Bangor-on-Dee, Chepstow, Gowran Park, Hexham, Saint-Cloud (FR), Salisbury, Warwick and York.

Bangor-on-Dee Good To Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

2:20 Numark Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 1f · 15 ran
1. 114. Prairie Sun (GER)4/1 favWon by 22 lengths · J: Joe Tizzard · T: Ann Duffield
2. 215. Secret's Out (GB)33/1
3. 32. Flame Phoenix (USA)22/1
2:55 Bright Future Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f 110y · 7 ran
1. 11. Iris's Gift (GB)8/11 favWon by 4 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 25. Montgermont (FR)20/1
3. 32. Stan (NZ)25/1
3:25 Totescoop6 Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 110y · 10 ran
1. 18. Ebony Light (IRE)7/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Stephen Craine · T: D McCain
2. 21. Mckelvey (IRE)5/1 fav
3. 39. Luneray (FR)12/1
4:00 Gordon Mytton Homes Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 15 ran
1. 16. Good Samaritan (IRE)7/1Won by a neck · J: Andrew Tinkler · T: Mark Pitman
2. 216. Martovic (IRE)16/1
3. 33. Armariver (FR)6/4 fav
4:35 Totepool Awaybet 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 11 ran
1. 15. Jeremy Cuddle Duck (IRE)15/8 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Tony Evans · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 29. Private Be (GB)16/1
3. 38. Nor'nor'east (IRE)6/1
5:10 Miles Macadam Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 1f 110y · 8 ran
1. 15. Power Unit (GB)11/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Benjamin Hitchcott · T: Debra Hamer
2. 22. New Bird (GER)12/1
3. 39. Donovan (NZ)7/4 fav
5:40 Totesport.com Mares' Only Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 1f · 15 ran
1. 14. Bonchester Bridge (GB)2/1 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Andrew Tinkler · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 23. Bella Bonkers (GB)11/1
3. 312. Milanshan (IRE)20/1

Bangor-on-Dee racecourse statistics →

Chepstow Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

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

1:25 Betfairgames.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 18 ran
1. 115. Mouseski (GB)11/2 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 22. Shalako (USA)8/1
3. 36. Cantgeton (IRE)13/2
1:55 Betfair.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m · 11 ran
1. 110. I Hear Thunder (IRE)9/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Benjamin Hitchcott · T: Bob Buckler
2. 23. Colourful Life (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 39. Torche (IRE)25/1
2:25 Betfair Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 110y · 12 ran
1. 11. Admiral (IRE)16/1Won by 4 lengths · J: P C O'Neill · T: Richard Guest
2. 29. Zalda (GB)9/1
3. 310. Nanga Parbat (FR)5/2 fav
3:00 Betfair.com Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m · 10 ran
1. 110. State of Play (GB)11/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Paul Moloney · T: Evan Williams
2. 26. Koumba (FR)16/1
3. 33. He's The Biz (FR)33/1
3:35 Betfairpoker.com Juvenile Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 16 ran
1. 116. Vale de Lobo (GB)7/4 favWon by 8 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 24. Double Spectre (IRE)20/1
3. 35. Dusty Dane (IRE)28/1
4:05 Jewson Novices' Hurdle (Qualifier) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 16 ran
1. 113. Rimsky (IRE)9/2Won by a length · J: Carl Llewellyn · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 26. Desert Quest (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 314. Twelve Paces (GB)3/1
4:40 Betfairpoker.com Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 110y · 15 ran
1. 110. Leading Contender (IRE)9/2Won by 9 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 22. Asudo (IRE)25/1
3. 311. Scalini's (IRE)8/1
4. 45. Could Be Alright (IRE)11/4 fav

Chepstow racecourse statistics →

Gowran Park Good To Firm · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

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

2:00 Kilford Arms 3-y-o Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 19 ran
1. 11. The Last Stand (GB)5/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: M P Watts · T: Anthony Mullins
2. 212. Tango Foxtrot (IRE)5/1
3. 313. Timber Scorpion (UAE)6/4 fav
2:30 David Flynn Construction Handicap Hurdle (88-130) Hurdle · 2m · 19 ran
1. 116. Run Katie Chimes (IRE)12/1Won by a neck · J: John Cullen · T: Paul Nolan
2. 210. Mango Catcher (IRE)20/1
3. 36. Dbest (IRE)6/1
4. 717. Curragh Gem (IRE)5/1 fav
3:00 Langtons House Handicap Hurdle (Listed) Hurdle · 3m · 10 ran
1. 12. Red Square Lady (IRE)6/1Won by a neck · J: Andrew J McNamara · T: M J Phillips
2. 24. Dow Jones (GER)9/1
3. 38. Rory Sunset (IRE)6/1
4. 47. Nassaro (IRE)10/3 fav
3:30 National Lottery Champion Chase (Gr2) Chase · 2m 4f · 3 ran
1. 11. Always (GB)9/1Won by a neck · J: Paul Carberry · T: Noel Meade
2. 23. Strong Project (IRE)2/1
3. 32. Ansar (IRE)1/2 fav
4:00 Glanbia Maiden Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 12 ran
1. 18. Martinstown (IRE)4/5 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Alan Crowe · T: C Roche
2. 213. All Except Alice (IRE)12/1
3. 315. Dorries Prayer (IRE)25/1
4:30 Glanbia Maiden Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 13 ran
1. 13. Dark Artist (IRE)7/4 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Denis O'Regan · T: John E Kiely
2. 25. French Appeal (IRE)10/1
3. 318. Nomination Blues (IRE)16/1
5:00 Lord Bagenal Inn Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 1f · 13 ran
1. 13. Gorthnacurra (IRE)25/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Robbie Colgan · T: Patrick Morris
2. 26. My Native Lad (IRE)6/1
3. 315. Trampoline King (USA)7/2 jt-fav
5:30 Dunphys Centra Thomastown INH Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 18 ran
1. 15. Dancing Hero (IRE)4/1 jt-favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Miss A Foley · T: Thomas Foley
2. 21. Andsosayallofus (IRE)8/1
3. 310. On You Go (IRE)4/1 jt-fav

Gowran Park racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 14/1

2:05 Northern Rail Novices' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 7 ran
1. 17. Your Advantage (IRE)14/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Peter Buchanan · T: Lucinda Russell
2. 21. College City (IRE)11/2
3. 35. Silver Jack (IRE)10/1
4. 62. Gaelic Flight (IRE)6/4 fav
2:35 S.I.T.A. Mares' Only Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 110y · 12 ran
1. 12. United Spirit (IRE)11/4Won by 3 lengths · J: Brian Harding · T: Jedd O'Keeffe
2. 21. Tingshaw Ring (IRE)7/2
3. 35. August Rose (IRE)50/1
4. F6. Boberelle (IRE) · fell13/8 fav
3:05 Metrocentre Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 6 ran
1. 14. Alfy Rich (GB)11/4 jt-favWon by 8 lengths · J: Tony Dobbin · T: Martin Todhunter
2. 27. Mr Laggan (GB)12/1
3. 32. Renvyle (IRE)9/2
3:40 St James Security Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m · 10 ran
1. 12. Habitual (IRE)11/8 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Mr R P Quinn · T: John A Quinn
2. 28. Hello Baby (GB)12/1
3. 34. Green 'n' Gold (GB)6/1
4:15 John Bryson Memorial Classified Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f · 11 ran
1. 110. Tee-Jay (IRE)13/8 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Barry Keniry · T: Micky Hammond
2. 29. Swallow Magic (IRE)8/1
3. 32. Ideal Du Bois Beury (FR)11/2
4:50 Insitu Cleaning Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 7 ran
1. 12. Key To The Kingdom (IRE)13/8 favWon by half a length · J: Tom Doyle · T: Eoin Doyle
2. 26. Sergio Coimbra (IRE)9/2
3. 33. Beaver (AUS)15/8
5:20 Hexham Standard NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 110y · 11 ran
1. 15. One More Step (GB)11/4Won by 17 lengths · J: Richard Tierney · T: John Quinn
2. 27. Amalfi Storm (GB)Evens fav
3. 36. Overnight (GB)25/1

Hexham racecourse statistics →

Saint-Cloud (FR) Good · Turf · 6 races · France

Outright favs won 0 of 1 · Biggest winner 9/2

1:15 Prix Victrix (Maiden) (Colts & Geldings) Flat · 1m · 3 ran
1. 112. Kentucky Dynamite (USA)Won by 3 lengths · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: A De Royer-Dupre
2. 22. San Luis (FR)
3. 314. Lucky Name (FR)
1:50 Prix de l'Aubisque (Handicap) Flat · 1m2½f · 4 ran
1. 111. Serment (GB)Won by half a length · J: Francois-Xavier Bertras · T: F Rohaut
2. 24. Amour Dore (FR)
3. 317. Counterclaim (FR)
2:20 Prix Thomas Bryon Flat · 1m · 7 ran
1. 11. Set Alight (USA)9/2Won by half a length · J: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire · T: Mme Christiane Head
2. 24. Zatonic (FR)26/5
3. 37. Top Wave (FR)40/1
4. 42. Blue Ksar (FR)9/10 fav
2:55 Prix du Ranelagh () Flat · 1m · 8 ran
1. 16. Rageman (GB)Won by 2 lengths · J: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire · T: M Cheno
2. 21. Advice (GB)
3. 37. Mitico (GER)
4:00 Prix du Somport (Handicap) Flat · 1m2½f · 4 ran
1. 111. Grazela (FR)Won by 2 lengths · J: Yann Lerner · T: C Lerner
2. 29. Bluefields (FR)
3. 319. Pussigny (FR)
5:00 Prix d'Aspin (Handicap) Flat · 1m2½f · 3 ran
1. 15. Acier Trempe (FR)Won by half a length · J: Christophe Soumillon · T: Yves de Nicolay
2. 23. John D'Ao (FR)
3. 313. Landia (FR)

Saint-Cloud racecourse statistics →

Salisbury Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

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

1:10 Skybetvegas.com Internet Casino Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 13. Pinpoint (IRE)10/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Ted Durcan · T: Walter Swinburn
2. 21. Tabadul (IRE)17/2
3. 37. Goodwood Spirit (GB)25/1
1:40 Skybet.com Autumn Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 15. Blitzkrieg (IRE)20/1Won by a neck · J: Seb Sanders · T: V Smith
2. 29. Dylan Thomas (IRE)13/8 fav
3. 33. Arabian Prince (USA)9/1
2:15 Skybet.com Cornwallis Stakes (Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 5f · 12 ran
1. 16. Hunter Street (GB)4/1Won by a head · J: Alan Munro · T: Peter Chapple-Hyam
2. 21. Ajigolo (GB)25/1
3. 312. Shermeen (IRE)40/1
4. 68. Pickett (GB)7/2 fav
2:45 Sky Bet Press Red To Bet Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 15 ran
1. 18. Archerfield Links (USA)10/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Steve Drowne · T: N A Callaghan
2. 23. Salute Him (IRE)9/1
3. 39. Nawaqees (GB)6/1
4. 52. The Visualiser (USA)7/2 fav
3:20 Poshvillas.com Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f 212y · 15 ran
1. 113. Rakata (USA)9/2 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Joe Fanning · T: Paul Cole
2. 214. Sincerely (GB)15/2
3. 38. Madhavi (GB)5/1
3:55 Sky Bet Press Red To Bet Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 18 ran
1. 11. High Bray (GER)7/2 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: T Quinn · T: David Elsworth
2. 22. Grizedale (IRE)40/1
3. 33. Swinbrook (USA)13/2

Salisbury racecourse statistics →

Warwick Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 14/1

11:20 Sponsorship Is Fun Apprentice Banded Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 5f · 17 ran
1. 17. Largs (GB)11/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Brian Reilly · T: John Balding
2. 212. Sholto (GB)10/1
3. 313. St Ivian (GB)10/1
4. 73. Indian Bazaar (IRE)6/1 fav
11:50 Warwick Words Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 6f 21y · 13 ran
1. 15. Antica (IRE)5/6 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Saleem Golam · T: Mark H Tompkins
2. 214. Prettilini (GB)13/2
3. 311. Diane's Choice (GB)16/1
12:20 Man-o-bong.com Banded Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 6f 21y · 14 ran
1. 112. Aintnecessarilyso (GB)10/1Won by half a length · J: Liam Keniry · T: Milton Bradley
2. 213. Arfinnit (IRE)7/1
3. 32. Cold Climate (GB)15/2
4. 97. Free Wheelin (IRE)4/1 fav
12:50 Racing UK Maiden Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 1m 4f 134y · 13 ran
1. 14. Dimashq (GB)9/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Phillip Makin · T: Ronald Thompson
2. 21. Revolve (GB)20/1
3. 36. Tanning (GB)11/2
4. 77. Tiegs (IRE)4/1 fav
1:20 Racing UK Banded Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 1m 2f 188y · 16 ran
1. 16. Landescent (IRE)14/1Won by a short head · J: Adam Kirby · T: Karen George
2. 215. Tojoneski (GB)5/1
3. 313. Ryan's Bliss (IRE)9/1
4. 57. Lenwade (GB)3/1 fav
1:50 Warwickshire Tri-Banded Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 1m 2f 188y · 15 ran
1. 112. Shekan Star (GB)4/1Won by a neck · J: Paul Eddery · T: Keith Reveley
2. 213. Tycheros (GB)10/1
3. 311. Rockys Girl (GB)25/1
4. 615. Mickmacmagoole (IRE)7/2 fav

Warwick racecourse statistics →

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

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

2:10 Newton Investment Management Rockingham Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 13. Balthazaar's Gift (IRE)9/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Neil Callan · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 21. Masta Plasta (IRE)11/2
3. 38. South Cape (GB)8/1
4. 72. Advanced (GB)9/4 fav
2:40 Symphony Group Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 208y · 20 ran
1. 13. Krugerrand (USA)10/1Won by a neck · J: Stevie Donohoe · T: Willie Musson
2. 26. Goodbye Mr Bond (GB)10/1
3. 317. Nevada Desert (IRE)14/1
4. 74. Adoration (GB)11/2 fav
3:10 Shepherd Building Group Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 9 ran
1. 111. The Nawab (IRE)7/2 jt-favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Jimmy Quinn · T: John Dunlop
2. 25. Dr Sharp (IRE)7/2 jt-fav
3. 32. Tees Components (GB)7/1
3:45 Coral Sprint Trophy Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 18 ran
1. 113. Borderlescott (GB)20/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Royston Ffrench · T: Robin Bastiman
2. 220. Machinist (IRE)8/1
3. 319. Rising Shadow (IRE)11/1
4:20 Richard Whiteley Memorial Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 20 ran
1. 110. Gee Dee Nen (GB)16/1Won by a short head · J: Saleem Golam · T: Mark H Tompkins
2. 212. Mortarboard (GB)13/2
3. 31. Baileys Encore (GB)8/1
4. 97. Fire Two (GB)3/1 fav
4:55 Coldstream Guards Association Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 5f 197y · 16 ran
1. 115. Treason Trial (GB)12/1Won by 4 lengths · J: Micky Fenton · T: Stef Higgins
2. 214. Ego Trip (GB)14/1
3. 316. Hernando's Boy (GB)20/1
4. 811. Tiamo (GB)5/1 fav
5:30 Shirley Heights E.B.F. Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 6 ran
1. 12. Austrian (UAE)15/8 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Kevin Darley · T: Mark Johnston
2. 26. Speedy Sam (GB)13/2
3. 37. Spell Casting (USA)10/1

York racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 54 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 favourites15 of 42 won35.7% · 42 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 £6.74Staked £42.00, returned £48.74 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerGorthnacurra (IRE) 25/1The 5:00 Lord Bagenal Inn Beginners Chase at Gowran Park
Joint favourites3 of 14 won21.4% · 7 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Bangor-on-Dee	4	7	7	—
Chepstow	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
Gowran Park	2	6	8	1 of 4 won
Hexham	3	6	7	1 of 2 won
Saint-Cloud (FR)	0	1	6	—
Salisbury	2	5	6	0 of 2 won
Warwick	1	6	6	—
York	1	5	7	1 of 4 won

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 5 races have no favourite identified — no starting prices are stored for them. 5 winners have 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 8 October 2005?: 54 races across 8 meetings were run on 8 October 2005: Bangor-on-Dee (7 races), Chepstow (7 races), Gowran Park (8 races), Hexham (7 races), Saint-Cloud (FR) (6 races), Salisbury (6 races), Warwick (6 races) and York (7 races). That is Bangor-on-Dee, Chepstow, Hexham, Salisbury, Warwick and York in Great Britain; Gowran Park in Ireland; Saint-Cloud (FR) in France. 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 8 October 2005?: Bangor-on-Dee: Good To Soft (Turf); Chepstow: Good (Turf); Gowran Park: Good To Firm (Turf); Hexham: Good To Firm (Turf); Saint-Cloud (FR): Good (Turf); Salisbury: Good (Turf); Warwick: Good (Turf); York: Good To Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 8 October 2005?: Outright favourites won 15 of 42 on 8 October 2005 (35.7%); joint favourites won 3 of 14. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £42.00 and returned £48.74 — a profit of £6.74. 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 Gorthnacurra (IRE) at 25/1 in the 5:00 Lord Bagenal Inn Beginners Chase at Gowran Park.
What was the feature race on 8 October 2005?: The feature race was the 3:30 National Lottery Champion Chase (Gr2) (Grade 2) at Gowran Park, won by Always (GB) (9/1).
What time was the first race on 8 October 2005?: The first race was the 11:20 Sponsorship Is Fun Apprentice Banded Stakes at Warwick; the last was the 5:40 Totesport.com Mares' Only Standard Open NH Flat Race at Bangor-on-Dee.