What horse racing was on 1 January 2006?

44 races across 6 meetings were run on 1 January 2006: Catterick (7 races), Cheltenham (8 races), Fairyhouse (7 races), Plumpton (7 races), Southwell (AW) (8 races) and Tramore (7 races). That is Catterick, Cheltenham, Plumpton and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Fairyhouse and Tramore 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 1 January 2006?

Catterick: Good (Turf); Cheltenham: Good To Soft (Turf); Fairyhouse: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Plumpton: Soft (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard To Fast (AW); Tramore: Soft To Heavy (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 1 January 2006?

Outright favourites won 19 of 42 on 1 January 2006 (45.2%); joint favourites won 1 of 5. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £42.00 and returned £54.60 — a profit of £12.60. 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 Alpaga Le Jomage (IRE) at 40/1 in the 12:00 Play Now At Betdirectpoker.com Handicap at Southwell (AW).

What was the feature race on 1 January 2006?

The feature race was the 3:20 Unicoin Homes Handicap Chase (Listed) (Listed) at Cheltenham, won by Fondmort (FR) (10/3F).

What time was the first race on 1 January 2006?

The first race was the 11:55 Challow Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham; the last was the 3:50 E.B.F. Cheltenham Race Club Junior NH Flat race at Cheltenham.

Racing Results

Sunday 1 January 2006

← 31 Dec 2 Jan →

44 races were run across 6 meetings on 1 January 2006: Catterick, Cheltenham, Fairyhouse, Plumpton, Southwell (AW) and Tramore.

Catterick Good · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 6/1

12:15 Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 13 ran
1. 110. Zeitgeist (IRE)1/3 favWon by a neck · J: Graham Lee · T: Howard Johnson
2. 27. Panzer (GER)9/1
3. 39. Step Perfect (USA)25/1
12:45 Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 11 ran
1. 11. Turnstile (GB)2/5 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: Howard Johnson
2. 28. That's Rhythm (FR)25/1
3. 310. Tiger King (GER)25/1
1:20 Selling Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 3f · 15 ran
1. 15. Uncle John (GB)11/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: Phil Kinsella · T: Mike Sowersby
2. 21. Armentieres (GB)8/1
3. 36. Moyne Pleasure (IRE)10/1
4. 1112. Flemming (USA)9/2 fav
1:50 Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f 110y · 11 ran
1. 17. Rambling Minster (GB)4/5 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Richie McGrath · T: Keith Reveley
2. 210. Tufty Hopper (GB)12/1
3. 312. Bellaney Jewel (IRE)8/1
2:20 Aladdin Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m · 11 ran
1. 11. Motive (FR)2/1 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: Howard Johnson
2. 22. Andre Chenier (IRE)9/2
3. 36. Red Man (IRE)8/1
2:55 Go Racing At Wetherby Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 3f · 11 ran
1. 19. Good Outlook (IRE)6/1Won by half a length · J: Dominic Elsworth · T: Richard Guest
2. 26. Welcome To Unos (GB)7/2 fav
3. 38. Cyborg De Sou (FR)16/1
3:30 Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 1f 110y · 10 ran
1. 11. Nine De Sivola (FR)7/4Won by 9 lengths · J: P J McDonald · T: Ferdy Murphy
2. 24. Cash King (IRE)12/1
3. 33. Brave Rebellion (GB)9/2
4. F11. Unexplored (IRE) · fell6/5 fav

Catterick racecourse statistics →

Cheltenham Good To Soft · Turf · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 8 · Biggest winner 12/1

11:55 Challow Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 4f 110y · 8 ran
1. 14. Denman (IRE)5/2 favWon by 21 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 27. The Cool Guy (IRE)7/2
3. 33. Boychuk (IRE)3/1
12:25 High Sheriff 'Crime Beat' NH Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 1f · 15 ran
1. 12. Pirate Flagship (FR)7/1J: R Walsh · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 211. Armariver (FR)20/1
3. 39. Green Iceni (GB)5/1
4. 51. The Mick Weston (GB)3/1 fav
1:00 Cheltenham Racing Limited Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m 2f 110y · 13 ran
1. 11. Joaaci (IRE)12/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Timmy Murphy · T: M C Pipe
2. 26. Lord Of Illusion (IRE)8/1
3. 32. Fork Lightning (IRE)7/2 fav
1:35 Steel Plate And Sections Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 4f 110y · 8 ran
1. 19. The French Furze (IRE)12/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Brian Harding · T: Nicky Richards
2. 21. Mighty Man (FR)7/4 fav
3. 34. Dancing Bay (GB)15/2
2:10 Dipper Novices' Chase (Grade 2) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 5f · 7 ran
1. 12. The Listener (IRE)8/11 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Andrew Thornton · T: R H Alner
2. 27. Napolitain (FR)20/1
3. 36. Star De Mohaison (FR)4/1
2:45 Intercasino.co.uk Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 3m · 14 ran
1. 11. Attorney General (IRE)15/2Won by 10 lengths · J: Jason Maguire · T: Jim Old
2. 27. Stormez (FR)20/1
3. 315. Just Beth (GB)16/1
4. 43. Lacdoudal (FR)11/4 fav
3:20 Unicoin Homes Handicap Chase (Listed) Chase · Class 1 · 2m 5f · 13 ran
1. 11. Fondmort (FR)10/3 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Mick Fitzgerald · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 212. Too Forward (IRE)17/2
3. 37. Made In Japan (JPN)9/1
3:50 E.B.F. Cheltenham Race Club Junior NH Flat race (Listed) NH Flat · Class 1 · 1m 4f · 16 ran
1. 12. Burnt Oak (UAE)4/1 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Mick Fitzgerald · T: Chris Fairhurst
2. 212. Belita (GB)13/2
3. 39. Modicum (USA)5/1

Cheltenham racecourse statistics →

Fairyhouse Soft To Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

12:45 New Year Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 19 ran
1. 112. Parliament Square (IRE)2/1 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: M J P O'Brien
2. 26. Jazz Messenger (FR)5/2
3. 317. Count Kearney (IRE)14/1
1:15 Hangover Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 17 ran
1. 120. La Fisarmonica (IRE)20/1Won by a length · J: Mr R J Kiely · T: W P Mullins
2. 29. Mattock Ranger (IRE)5/1
3. 312. Tardenois (FR)5/2
4. 414. Vedelle (IRE)Evens fav
1:45 First Crack Handicap Hurdle (74-109) Hurdle · 2m 6f · 17 ran
1. 114. Kilfinny Cross (IRE)11/2Won by a head · J: Kevin Coleman · T: Michael Hourigan
2. 24. Odarshaan (FR)4/1 fav
3. 320. Peter Elkra (IRE)12/1
2:15 Dunboyne Handicap Chase (0-123) Chase · 3m 1f · 10 ran
1. 16. Dun Doire (IRE)13/8 favWon by 2 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: A J Martin
2. 29. Brave Eagle (IRE)5/2
3. 37. Hard Winter (IRE)20/1
2:45 Fairyhouse Handicap Hurdle (81-123) Hurdle · 2m · 10 ran
1. 13. Lakil Princess (IRE)5/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Robbie Moran · T: Paul Nolan
2. 22. Colnel Rayburn (IRE)10/1
3. 35. Mouftari (USA)11/8 fav
3:15 Kilbride Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 5f 100y · 11 ran
1. 15. Loss Of Faith (IRE)8/13 favWon by a length · J: Barry Geraghty · T: M J P O'Brien
2. 27. Some Legend (IRE)13/2
3. 39. Theboyfrombulawayo (IRE)16/1
3:45 Rockview (Q.R.) INH Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 14 ran
1. 113. Irish Invader (IRE)7/4 favWon by a neck · J: Ms K Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 215. Rock House (IRE)7/2
3. 310. Cuan Na Grai (IRE)9/4

Fairyhouse racecourse statistics →

Plumpton Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 10/1

12:20 Sky Bet Press Red To Bet Now Juvenile Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 11 ran
1. 12. Pace Shot (IRE)3/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Gary Moore
2. 29. Slew Charm (FR)16/1
3. 33. Take A Mile (IRE)5/2 jt-fav
12:50 Sky Bet Press Red To Play Roulette Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 1f · 6 ran
1. 11. Le Volfoni (FR)10/11 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Joe Tizzard · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 25. Sharp Rigging (IRE)13/2
3. 36. My World (FR)5/2
1:25 Play Poker Keno On Sky Channel 272 'NH' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 5f · 10 ran
1. 19. Zipalong Lad (IRE)9/2Won by 8 lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Peter Bowen
2. 210. What A Vintage (IRE)Evens fav
3. 36. New Mischief (IRE)4/1
1:55 Play Elvis 5 Reel Slots - Press Red Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 12 ran
1. 12. Alph (GB)11/4 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Mattie Batchelor · T: Brett Johnson
2. 21. Polished (GB)8/1
3. 35. Signature Tune (IRE)12/1
2:25 Sky Bet Sussex National Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 5f · 12 ran
1. 113. Dunbrody Millar (IRE)6/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Tom Malone · T: Peter Bowen
2. 22. Toulouse-Lautrec (IRE)6/1
3. 39. Calvic (IRE)15/2
4. PU6. French Executive (IRE) · pulled up9/2 fav
3:00 You're Either Vegas Or You're Not Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 7 ran
1. 13. Barton Nic (GB)10/1Won by 15 lengths · J: Daryl Jacob · T: D P Keane
2. 27. Mystical Star (FR)11/8 fav
3. 32. Rookery Lad (GB)8/1
3:35 Sky Bet Press Red To Bet Now Standard Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 2f · 11 ran
1. 111. Safari Adventures (IRE)10/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Philip Hide · T: Peter Winkworth
2. 21. Ice Tea (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 32. Bradley Boy (IRE)3/1

Plumpton racecourse statistics →

Southwell (AW) Standard To Fast · AW · 8 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 40/1

12:00 Play Now At Betdirectpoker.com Handicap (Div 1) Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 14 ran
1. 110. Alpaga Le Jomage (IRE)40/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Dean McKeown · T: M J Polglase
2. 213. Scuba (IRE)4/1
3. 38. Savile's Delight (IRE)14/1
4. 81. Certain Justice (USA)10/3 fav
12:30 Betdirect.co.uk Apprentice Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3f · 8 ran
1. 18. Sonic Anthem (USA)4/1Won by 16 lengths · J: Silvestre De Sousa · T: David Nicholls
2. 27. Sand Repeal (IRE)11/10 fav
3. 32. City of Manchester (IRE)10/1
12:55 No 5p Rule 4s At Bet Direct Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 113. Lady Suesanne (IRE)3/1 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Robbie Fitzpatrick · T: Michael Attwater
2. 211. Castanza (GB)16/1
3. 310. Semper Paratus (USA)5/1
1:30 Play Now At Betdirectpoker.com Handicap (Div 2) Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 14 ran
1. 16. Owed (GB)9/2 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Hayley Turner · T: Robert Gray
2. 214. Ruman (IRE)9/1
3. 31. Lincolneurocruiser (GB)10/1
2:05 Play 1/4m Spot The Ball On 0800 500 000 Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 2m · 7 ran
1. 14. Spitting Image (IRE)15/8 favWon by 13 lengths · J: Robert Winston · T: Mark Johnston
2. 22. Peak Park (USA)9/4
3. 31. Tedstale (USA)7/2
2:40 Happy New Year From Bet Direct Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 5f · 10 ran
1. 13. Fyodor (IRE)8/11 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Tony Culhane · T: William Haggas
2. 21. Yomalo (IRE)9/1
3. 36. Trinculo (IRE)12/1
3:15 Bet Direct Freephone 0800 211 222 Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m · 7 ran
1. 15. Gentleman's Deal (IRE)7/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Dale Gibson · T: Michael Easterby
2. 24. Waterside (IRE)4/1
3. 32. Moayed (GB)4/1
4. 43. Cardinal Venture (IRE)7/4 fav
3:45 Daily Offers From Betdirect Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 14 ran
1. 110. Blue Empire (IRE)9/2 co-favWon by 10 lengths · J: Robert Winston · T: Conor Dore
2. 29. Quiet Reading (USA)9/2 co-fav
3. 36. Wrenlane (GB)25/1

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

Tramore Soft To Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 16/1

12:30 David Flynn Construction Novices Handicap Hurdle (74-102) Hurdle · 2m · 15 ran
1. 112. Fadie's Island (IRE)16/1Won by 13 lengths · J: Tom Molloy · T: Seamus Fahey
2. 29. Iron Hague (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 35. Learn To Dance (USA)12/1
1:00 James. F. Wallace Accountants & Consultants Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 12 ran
1. 17. Twiststickorbuy (IRE)10/1Won by 2 lengths · J: A J Donoghue · T: James Cousins
2. 23. Flame Six (FR)20/1
3. 312. Theatre Diva (IRE)11/10 fav
1:30 Waterford & Tramore Racecourse Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 7 ran
1. 13. You'vegotmerocking (IRE)5/2Won by a length · J: P W Flood · T: E J O'Grady
2. 25. Chelsea Harbour (IRE)6/1
3. 34. Advanced Flyer (IRE)9/2
4. F2. Impersonator (GB) · fell11/10 fav
2:00 Wilf Dooly Chase (Listed) Chase · 2m 6f · 8 ran
1. 17. Kymandjen (IRE)4/1Won by 3 lengths · J: John Cullen · T: Paul Nolan
2. 23. Barrow Drive (GB)7/1
3. 31. Garvivonnian (IRE)6/1
4. F4. Mossy Green (IRE) · fell7/4 fav
2:30 Kent Bros Beginners Chase Chase · 2m · 15 ran
1. 17. Macs Flamingo (IRE)4/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: John Cullen · T: P A Fahy
2. 26. Lissbonney Project (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 34. General Alarm (GB)14/1
3:00 Tom Carroll Memorial Handicap Chase (0-109) Chase · 2m 6f · 10 ran
1. 111. Maristania (IRE)7/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Ken Whelan · T: John J Walsh
2. 29. Mountgarry (IRE)16/1
3. 32. Compo (IRE)4/5 fav
3:30 Curran South East Cleaners (Pro-Am) Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 13 ran
1. 115. Tyone Legend (IRE)7/4 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Eddie Power · T: L Young
2. 24. Holly Tree (IRE)6/1
3. 36. Flowonlovelyriver (IRE)16/1

Tramore racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 44 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 42 won45.2% · 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 £12.60Staked £42.00, returned £54.60 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerAlpaga Le Jomage (IRE) 40/1The 12:00 Play Now At Betdirectpoker.com Handicap at Southwell (AW)
Joint favourites1 of 5 won20.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Catterick	4	7	7	—
Cheltenham	4	8	8	—
Fairyhouse	4	7	7	—
Plumpton	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
Southwell (AW)	4	7	8	1 of 3 won
Tramore	1	7	7	—

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 1 January 2006?: 44 races across 6 meetings were run on 1 January 2006: Catterick (7 races), Cheltenham (8 races), Fairyhouse (7 races), Plumpton (7 races), Southwell (AW) (8 races) and Tramore (7 races). That is Catterick, Cheltenham, Plumpton and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Fairyhouse and Tramore 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 1 January 2006?: Catterick: Good (Turf); Cheltenham: Good To Soft (Turf); Fairyhouse: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Plumpton: Soft (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard To Fast (AW); Tramore: Soft To Heavy (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 1 January 2006?: Outright favourites won 19 of 42 on 1 January 2006 (45.2%); joint favourites won 1 of 5. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £42.00 and returned £54.60 — a profit of £12.60. 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 Alpaga Le Jomage (IRE) at 40/1 in the 12:00 Play Now At Betdirectpoker.com Handicap at Southwell (AW).
What was the feature race on 1 January 2006?: The feature race was the 3:20 Unicoin Homes Handicap Chase (Listed) (Listed) at Cheltenham, won by Fondmort (FR) (10/3F).
What time was the first race on 1 January 2006?: The first race was the 11:55 Challow Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham; the last was the 3:50 E.B.F. Cheltenham Race Club Junior NH Flat race at Cheltenham.