What horse racing was on 2 January 2006?

35 races across 5 meetings were run on 2 January 2006: Ayr (7 races), Cork (7 races), Exeter (7 races), Folkestone (7 races) and Southwell (AW) (7 races). That is Ayr, Exeter, Folkestone and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Cork 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 2 January 2006?

Ayr: Soft (Turf); Cork: Heavy (Turf); Exeter: Good To Soft (Turf); Folkestone: Heavy (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 2 January 2006?

Outright favourites won 12 of 35 on 2 January 2006 (34.3%). £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £35.00 and returned £32.04 — a loss of £2.96. 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 Calfraz (GB) at 100/1 in the 12:35 Phenomenal Juvenile Novices' Hurdle at Ayr.

What time was the first race on 2 January 2006?

The first race was the 12:30 Betdirect Skytext Claiming Stakes at Southwell (AW); the last was the 4:00 Mallow INH Flat Race at Cork.

Racing Results

Monday 2 January 2006

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35 races were run across 5 meetings on 2 January 2006: Ayr, Cork, Exeter, Folkestone and Southwell (AW).

Ayr Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 100/1

12:35 Phenomenal Juvenile Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 15 ran
1. 13. Calfraz (GB)100/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Barry Keniry · T: Micky Hammond
2. 21. Lankawi (GB)8/1
3. 311. Rossin Gold (IRE)33/1
4. 44. Clueless (GB)2/5 fav
1:05 Findlays Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f · 8 ran
1. 15. Brandy Wine (IRE)2/1 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Tony Dobbin · T: L Lungo
2. 21. See You There (IRE)12/1
3. 32. Theatre Knight (IRE)5/1
1:35 Tizer 'National Hunt' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f · 14 ran
1. 11. According To John (IRE)Evens favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Tony Dobbin · T: Nicky Richards
2. 29. Morgan Be (GB)8/1
3. 33. Ball O Malt (IRE)3/1
2:05 Barr Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m · 7 ran
1. 15. Merryvale Man (GB)9/4Won by 3½ lengths · J: Graham Lee · T: Miss Kariana Key
2. 27. Timbuktu (GB)18/1
3. 34. Mr Midaz (GB)12/1
4. 71. The Names Bond (GB)2/1 fav
2:35 Irn Bru Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 7 ran
1. 15. Master Sebastian (GB)8/1Won by a neck · J: Peter Buchanan · T: Lucinda Russell
2. 26. King Barry (FR)7/4 fav
3. 31. Through The Rye (GB)16/1
3:10 Diet Irn Bru Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 7 ran
1. 15. Habitual Dancer (GB)11/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Brian Harding · T: Jedd O'Keeffe
2. 23. Carapuce (FR)7/1
3. 34. Thosewerethedays (GB)6/1
4. 62. Paperprophet (GB)2/1 fav
3:40 Orangina Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m 110y · 15 ran
1. 11. Caesar's Palace (GER)5/1 favWon by a length · J: Peter Buchanan · T: Lucinda Russell
2. 211. Moon Mist (GB)6/1
3. 314. Seeking Shelter (IRE)10/1

Ayr racecourse statistics →

Cork Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 20/1

12:45 Kanturk Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 20 ran
1. 12. In The High Grass (IRE)2/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: T J Taaffe
2. 23. Liss Ard (IRE)8/1
3. 37. Matchbook (IRE)33/1
4. 108. Narquois (FR)3/2 fav
1:20 Ballyclough Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 13 ran
1. 12. Ceeawayhome (GB)7/4 favWon by 11 lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: John E Kiely
2. 21. Arc Lemanique (GER)9/2
3. 34. Cupids Flyer (IRE)16/1
1:55 Mares Handicap Hurdle (74-102) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 13 ran
1. 19. Heartansoul (IRE)20/1Won by a head · J: Niki O'Shea · T: Miss Mary Louise Hallahan
2. 211. Tapneiram (IRE)14/1
3. 31. Lady Kate Ellen (IRE)9/2
4. 105. Gold Flo (IRE)7/2 fav
2:30 McCarthy Insurance Group Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 2f · 5 ran
1. 12. Glenfinn Captain (IRE)8/15 favWon by a neck · J: Barry Geraghty · T: T J Taaffe
2. 24. Thyne Again (IRE)4/1
3. 33. Macs Gildoran (GB)7/2
3:00 McCarthy Handicap Chase (0-116) Chase · 2m · 5 ran
1. 12. Charging (IRE)10/3Won by 1½ lengths · J: Andrew J McNamara · T: John Joseph Murphy
2. 23. Buailtes And Fadas (IRE)6/1
3. 31. Quarry Boy (IRE)7/2
4. 46. Too Much Chat (GB)11/8 fav
3:30 McCarthy Insurance Beginners Chase Chase · 2m · 14 ran
1. 17. Jack The Hough (IRE)10/1Won by a head · J: Michael Darcy · T: Philip Walsh
2. 214. Some Timbering (IRE)7/1
3. 34. Dr Julian (IRE)6/1
4. PU5. Golden Exchange (IRE) · pulled up9/10 fav
4:00 Mallow INH Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 9 ran
1. 17. Turtle Dubh (IRE)13/2Won by 20 lengths · J: Mr K E Power · T: E Sheehy
2. 22. Connaught Hall (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 36. Tailor Bill (IRE)8/1

Cork racecourse statistics →

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

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

12:55 Happy New Year 'NH' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 15 ran
1. 13. Mister Quasimodo (GB)6/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Joe Tizzard · T: Colin Tizzard
2. 215. The Luder (IRE)10/1
3. 34. Sea The Light (GB)11/2
4. 66. Aztec Warrior (IRE)9/2 fav
1:25 SIS Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f 110y · 14 ran
1. 16. Sandmartin (IRE)16/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Philip Hobbs
2. 211. Gunship (IRE)7/1
3. 34. Hilarious (IRE)5/1
4. PU7. Frosty Jak (GB) · pulled up4/1 fav
1:55 Thurlestone Hotel Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 7f 110y · 15 ran
1. 15. Nas Na Riogh (IRE)7/2 favWon by half a length · J: Mick Fitzgerald · T: Nicky Henderson
2. 29. Even More (IRE)25/1
3. 314. Lucky Leader (IRE)28/1
2:25 Hatch Marquee Hire Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m 1f 110y · 6 ran
1. 14. Idle Talk (IRE)4/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Jason Maguire · T: Tom George
2. 22. Reflected Glory (IRE)7/2
3. 35. Lough Derg (FR)3/2 fav
2:55 Thurlestone Hotel Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 13 ran
1. 110. Down's Folly (IRE)10/3Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Richard Johnson · T: Henry Daly
2. 214. Cockatoo Ridge (GB)100/1
3. 312. Silkwood Top (IRE)9/2
4. 42. Star Member (IRE)15/8 fav
3:25 At The Races Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 3f 110y · 10 ran
1. 18. Montgermont (FR)7/2Won by 10 lengths · J: Mark Bradburne · T: Mrs L C Taylor
2. 29. Reveillez (GB)7/4 fav
3. 36. Marcel (FR)5/2
3:55 Gg.com Maiden Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m 1f · 14 ran
1. 16. Leading Authority (IRE)9/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Joe Tizzard · T: Colin Tizzard
2. 21. Ammunition (IRE)10/1
3. 311. Graphex (GB)13/2
4. 88. Mokujin (FR)9/4 fav

Exeter racecourse statistics →

Folkestone Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 4 of 7 · Biggest winner 10/1

12:40 Mares' Only Novices' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f 110y · 5 ran
1. 12. Hi Laurie (IRE)10/11 favWon by 19 lengths · J: Richard Spate · T: M Scudamore
2. 23. Flower Haven (GB)7/1
3. 31. Mega D'estruval (FR)7/4
1:10 Hobbs Parker Telecoms Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m 1f · 7 ran
1. 13. Concert Pianist (GB)10/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Philip Hide · T: Peter Winkworth
2. 25. Stavordale Lad (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 32. Backpacker (IRE)15/2
1:40 Eastwell Manor Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f 110y · 6 ran
1. 11. Magnifico (FR)4/6 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Andrew Glassonbury · T: M C Pipe
2. 25. Stoop To Conquer (GB)6/1
3. 34. Nice Try (IRE)11/4
2:10 Dvdking.co.uk Maiden Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m · 6 ran
1. 15. Smart Cavalier (GB)10/11 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Sam Thomas · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 26. Flying Patriarch (GB)7/1
3. 32. Liberia (FR)15/8
2:40 Amateur Riders' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 5f · 9 ran
1. 16. Merry Storm (IRE)5/2 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Mr J Snowden · T: Mrs K Waldron
2. 21. Lucky Sinna (IRE)9/1
3. 38. Spider Boy (GB)20/1
3:15 Paddock Selling Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 6f 110y · 7 ran
1. 12. Roman Rampage (GB)7/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Robert L Butler · T: Zoe Davison
2. 25. Darko Karim (GB)9/2
3. 31. Better Moment (IRE)5/1
4. 43. Buz Kiri (USA)11/8 fav
3:45 Happy New Year Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f 110y · 6 ran
1. 17. Isam Top (FR)4/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Robert Stephens · T: Martin John Hogan
2. 23. Misbehaviour (GB)11/2
3. 36. Monsal Dale (IRE)8/1
4. 44. Before The Mast (IRE)2/1 fav

Folkestone racecourse statistics →

Southwell (AW) Standard · AW · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 12/1

12:30 Betdirect Skytext Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 15. Soba Jones (GB)12/1Won by half a length · J: Jason Edmunds · T: John Balding
2. 28. Shadow Jumper (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 311. Ariesanne (IRE)100/1
1:00 Betdirect Football Skytext Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 13 ran
1. 110. Mister Incredible (GB)7/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Eddie Ahern · T: Chris Dwyer
2. 24. Radiator Rooney (IRE)8/1
3. 32. Babeth (IRE)2/1 fav
1:30 First Past Betdirect Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f · 7 ran
1. 16. Resplendent Prince (GB)4/11 favWon by 10 lengths · J: Neil Callan · T: T G Mills
2. 23. Colonel Bilko (IRE)14/1
3. 31. Magic Amour (GB)9/2
2:00 Littlewoodspools.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 6f · 9 ran
1. 16. He's A Star (GB)9/2Won by 6 lengths · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Gay Kelleway
2. 25. Jackie Kiely (GB)7/1
3. 32. Sun Hill (GB)8/1
4. 94. Le Soleil (GER)7/4 fav
2:30 Text 'Betdirect' To 88600 Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f · 13 ran
1. 15. Padre Nostro (IRE)12/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Brian Reilly · T: John Holt
2. 24. Robbie Can Can (GB)11/4 fav
3. 36. Mossmann Gorge (GB)25/1
3:00 Betdirect.co.uk Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 11. Cummiskey (IRE)10/11 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Eddie Ahern · T: Jamie Osborne
2. 25. Cookie Cutter (IRE)4/1
3. 36. Madame Guillotine (GB)66/1
3:30 No 5p Rule 4's At Betdirect Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 11 ran
1. 15. Speed Dial Harry (IRE)8/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Neil Callan · T: K R Burke
2. 22. Out of India (GB)12/1
3. 310. Greenbelt (GB)11/4 fav

Southwell (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 35 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 favourites12 of 35 won34.3% · 35 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 £2.96Staked £35.00, returned £32.04 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerCalfraz (GB) 100/1The 12:35 Phenomenal Juvenile Novices' Hurdle at Ayr

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ayr	3	7	7	—
Cork	2	7	7	—
Exeter	1	7	7	—
Folkestone	4	7	7	—
Southwell (AW)	2	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 2 January 2006?: 35 races across 5 meetings were run on 2 January 2006: Ayr (7 races), Cork (7 races), Exeter (7 races), Folkestone (7 races) and Southwell (AW) (7 races). That is Ayr, Exeter, Folkestone and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain; Cork 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 2 January 2006?: Ayr: Soft (Turf); Cork: Heavy (Turf); Exeter: Good To Soft (Turf); Folkestone: Heavy (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 2 January 2006?: Outright favourites won 12 of 35 on 2 January 2006 (34.3%). £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £35.00 and returned £32.04 — a loss of £2.96. 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 Calfraz (GB) at 100/1 in the 12:35 Phenomenal Juvenile Novices' Hurdle at Ayr.
What time was the first race on 2 January 2006?: The first race was the 12:30 Betdirect Skytext Claiming Stakes at Southwell (AW); the last was the 4:00 Mallow INH Flat Race at Cork.