What horse racing was on 7 January 2006?

34 races across 5 meetings were run on 7 January 2006: Fontwell (7 races), Haydock (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (7 races), Navan (7 races) and Sandown (6 races). That is Fontwell, Haydock, Lingfield (AW) and Sandown in Great Britain; Navan 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 7 January 2006?

Fontwell: Good To Soft (Turf); Haydock: Soft (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Navan: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Sandown: Soft (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 7 January 2006?

Outright favourites won 12 of 31 on 7 January 2006 (38.7%); joint favourites won 0 of 7. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £31.00 and returned £28.42 — a loss of £2.58. 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 Quasimodo (IRE) at 50/1 in the 1:00 Play Poker At Ladbrokes.com Juvenile Novices' Hurdle at Sandown.

What was the feature race on 7 January 2006?

The feature race was the 3:10 Ladbroke Handicap Hurdle (Listed) (Listed) at Sandown, won by Desert Air (JPN) (25/1).

What time was the first race on 7 January 2006?

The first race was the 12:20 Cortaflex For Horses Mares' Only Novices' Hurdle at Fontwell; the last was the 3:55 Drink J.W. Lees Bitter Handicap Chase at Haydock.

Racing Results

Saturday 7 January 2006

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34 races were run across 5 meetings on 7 January 2006: Fontwell, Haydock, Lingfield (AW), Navan and Sandown.

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

Outright favs won 4 of 6 · Biggest winner 12/1

12:20 Cortaflex For Horses Mares' Only Novices' Hurdle (Div 1) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 2f 110y · 12 ran
1. 19. Sunley Shines (GB)9/4J: J F Levins · T: Brendan Powell
2. 28. Saraba (FR)8/1
3. 25. Noun De La Thinte (FR)16/1
4. 410. Tessanoora (GB)Evens fav
12:50 Cortaflex For Horses Mares' Only Novices' Hurdle (Div 2) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 2f 110y · 11 ran
1. 110. Desert Secrets (IRE)10/11 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Andrew Tinkler · T: Jonathan Portman
2. 21. Alexander Sapphire (IRE)33/1
3. 32. Carroll's O'Tully (IRE)40/1
1:25 Canine & Feline Cortaflex Novices' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 2f · 5 ran
1. 15. Magico (NZ)5/4 favWon by 6 lengths · J: P C O'Neill · T: Venetia Williams
2. 23. Kyper Disco (FR)7/2
3. 34. Lough Rynn (IRE)9/2
1:55 Mervyn Weston 60th Birthday Celebration Selling Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f · 11 ran
1. 11. Kings Castle (IRE)11/10 favWon by 5 lengths · J: James White · T: Ron Hodges
2. 27. Ocean Of Storms (IRE)25/1
3. 34. Lets Try Again (IRE)12/1
2:25 Clinically Proven Cortaflex Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 7 ran
1. 16. Alphabetical (IRE)13/2Won by 17 lengths · J: Dave Crosse · T: Charlie Mann
2. 27. Walcot Lad (IRE)13/2
3. 32. Harris Bay (GB)6/5 fav
3:00 Cortaflex For People Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 6f · 9 ran
1. 18. Rosses Point (IRE)3/1 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Paul Moloney · T: Evan Williams
2. 27. Smart Guy (GB)9/1
3. 31. Joe Deane (IRE)9/2
3:35 Equine America Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 9 ran
1. 12. Come Bye (IRE)12/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Mattie Batchelor · T: Anna Newton-Smith
2. 29. Piran (IRE)7/2 co-fav
3. 34. Businessmoney Jake (GB)7/2 co-fav

Fontwell racecourse statistics →

Haydock Soft · Turf · 7 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 7 · Biggest winner 25/1

12:45 John Smith's/E.B.F. Mares''NH' Novices' Hurdle (Qualifier) Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 6f · 8 ran
1. 14. Heltornic (IRE)9/4 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Tony Dobbin · T: M Scudamore
2. 22. Cloudless Dawn (GB)7/2
3. 33. Emmasflora (GB)12/1
1:15 32red Online Casino Novices' Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 4 ran
1. 11. Bannow Strand (IRE)6/4 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Andrew Glassonbury · T: M C Pipe
2. 25. Supreme Serenade (IRE)15/8
3. 34. Turthen (FR)7/2
1:45 32redpoker.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 7f 110y · 17 ran
1. 117. Huka Lodge (IRE)25/1Won by 7 lengths · J: Richie McGrath · T: Kate Walton
2. 27. Vicars Destiny (GB)12/1
3. 34. Freetown (IRE)12/1
4. 48. Jaunty Times (GB)9/2 fav
2:20 32red.com Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 3m · 10 ran
1. 14. Lord Brock (GB)16/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Carl Llewellyn · T: Nigel Twiston-Davies
2. 27. Toon Trooper (IRE)12/1
3. 310. Ironside (IRE)10/1
4. 53. Another Native (IRE)10/11 fav
2:50 Red Square Vodka 'Fixed Brush' Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 10 ran
1. 12. Cloudy Lane (GB)4/1Won by half a length · J: Jason Maguire · T: D McCain
2. 25. Master Wells (IRE)4/1
3. 36. No Guarantees (GB)11/4 fav
3:25 Sporting Index Standard Open NH Flat NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 7 ran
1. 11. Albertas Run (IRE)Evens favWon by a head · J: Noel Fehily · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 22. Jobsworth (IRE)25/1
3. 37. Saxon Leader (IRE)5/1
3:55 Drink J.W. Lees Bitter Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 4f · 10 ran
1. 12. Schuh Shine (IRE)11/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Alan O'Keeffe · T: Venetia Williams
2. 210. Barton Nic (GB)8/1
3. 31. Aristoxene (FR)11/4 fav

Haydock racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 6 · Biggest winner 33/1

12:40 Betdirect Football Skytext P372 Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 14. Dingaan (IRE)7/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Jamie Spencer · T: Andrew Balding
2. 28. Trans Sonic (GB)6/1
3. 35. His Master's Voice (IRE)33/1
4. 86. Radius (GB)11/8 fav
1:10 Bet Now At Betdirect.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 9 ran
1. 110. La Via Ferrata (IRE)7/1Won by half a length · J: Joe Fanning · T: Paul Cole
2. 26. Night Groove (IRE)5/1
3. 34. Zizou (IRE)14/1
4. 93. Deserted Prince (IRE)7/2 fav
1:40 Betdirect No Q On 08000 93 66 93 Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 8 ran
1. 11. Abstract Art (USA)8/15 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Jamie Spencer · T: N A Callaghan
2. 26. Sky High Guy (IRE)14/1
3. 38. Opera Comica (GB)3/1
2:15 Betdirect Football Cashbacks Skytext P372 Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 10 ran
1. 16. Whenwillitwin (GB)20/1Won by a short head · J: Liam Keniry · T: J S Moore
2. 21. Competitor (GB)11/4 fav
3. 32. Successor (GB)9/2
2:45 Betdirect.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 15. Northern Desert (IRE)4/1Won by a neck · J: Chris Catlin · T: Peter Hiatt
2. 28. Farewell Gift (GB)25/1
3. 32. Hits Only Heaven (IRE)4/1
4. 81. Polonius (GB)7/2 fav
3:20 Betdirect Freephone 0800 211 222 Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 4f · 8 ran
1. 15. Polygonal (FR)33/1Won by a neck · J: Eddie Ahern · T: Ernst Oertel
2. 24. Rehearsal (GB)3/1
3. 31. Cristoforo (IRE)11/4 jt-fav
3:50 Play Littlewoods Pools On 0800 500 000 Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 9 ran
1. 14. Egyptian Lord (GB)3/1Won by a short head · J: Robbie Fitzpatrick · T: Peter Grayson
2. 27. Luloah (GB)14/1
3. 31. Developer (IRE)11/4 fav

Lingfield (AW) racecourse statistics →

Navan Soft To Heavy · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 14/1

12:55 Skyrne Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 30 ran
1. 13. Jazz Messenger (FR)7/4 favWon by a length · J: Niall P Madden · T: Noel Meade
2. 22. Earth Magic (IRE)5/1
3. 318. War General (GB)9/2
1:25 Europe Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 5 ran
1. 11. Bob Hall (IRE)5/1Won by a head · J: D J Casey · T: David Wachman
2. 22. Nicanor (FR)1/6 fav
3. 35. Man Of Repute (GB)25/1
1:55 Mannix Dowdall Handicap Hurdle (74-95) Hurdle · 2m 7f · 21 ran
1. 118. Zaffran Lady (IRE)14/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Daniel Howard · T: A L T Moore
2. 210. Castle Hope (IRE)14/1
3. 37. Mac Robin's Lass (IRE)20/1
2:25 Posidonas At Sweet Wall Stud Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 6f · 21 ran
1. 111. Of Course (IRE)11/2Won by a neck · J: D J Casey · T: W P Mullins
2. 29. Mcevoy (IRE)7/1
3. 319. Newbay Lady (GB)14/1
4. 1314. Copper Moon (IRE)7/4 fav
2:55 'Here Comes 2006' Handicap Chase (0-130) Chase · 2m 1f · 6 ran
1. 15. Laureldean (IRE)4/5 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: Michael Cunningham
2. 26. San Angelo (IRE)12/1
3. 31. Joueur D'Estruval (FR)11/2
3:25 EBF Tattersalls (Ire) Mares Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 4f · 11 ran
1. 11. Carrigeen Kalmia (IRE)12/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Miss E A Lalor · T: R H Lalor
2. 26. Jay Lo (IRE)12/1
3. 311. Sunami Storm (IRE)9/10 fav
3:55 Rockview (Q.R.) INH Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 9 ran
1. 16. Riccardo (IRE)9/4Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Ms N Carberry · T: Noel Meade
2. 25. Jet Propelled (IRE)6/4 fav
3. 33. Munchy Mike (IRE)16/1

Navan racecourse statistics →

Sandown Soft · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 50/1

1:00 Play Poker At Ladbrokes.com Juvenile Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 15 ran
1. 113. Quasimodo (IRE)50/1Won by a short head · J: Wayne Hutchinson · T: Tony Carroll
2. 212. Ostrogoth (FR)7/2
3. 32. Spidam (FR)10/11 fav
1:30 Play Casino At Ladbrokes.com Mares' Only Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 6 ran
1. 12. Refinement (IRE)5/6 favWon by 4 lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Jonjo O'Neill
2. 21. Pay Attention (GB)11/4
3. 33. Dancing Pearl (GB)25/1
2:05 Bet With Ladbrokes On 0800 524 524 Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 3m 110y · 14 ran
1. 15. Graphic Approach (IRE)7/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: A P McCoy · T: Charles Egerton
2. 213. Shalako (USA)10/1
3. 38. Jakari (FR)22/1
4. F6. Ladalko (FR) · fell7/2 fav
2:35 Anglo Irish Bank Tolworth Hurdle (Grd1) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 110y · 5 ran
1. 15. Noland (GB)3/2 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Christian Williams · T: Paul Nicholls
2. 26. Whispered Promises (USA)15/2
3. 31. Albarino (IRE)9/1
3:10 Ladbroke Handicap Hurdle (Listed) Hurdle · Class 1 · 2m 110y · 20 ran
1. 112. Desert Air (JPN)25/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Tom Scudamore · T: M C Pipe
2. 211. Nathos (GER)25/1
3. 318. Fenix (GER)14/1
4. 813. Afrad (FR)3/1 fav
3:45 Ladbrokes.com Handicap Chase Chase · Class 2 · 2m · 12 ran
1. 12. Dempsey (IRE)17/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Andrew Tinkler · T: Mark Pitman
2. 23. Tikram (GB)15/2
3. 34. Tysou (FR)4/1 fav

Sandown racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 34 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 31 won38.7% · 31 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 £2.58Staked £31.00, returned £28.42 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerQuasimodo (IRE) 50/1The 1:00 Play Poker At Ladbrokes.com Juvenile Novices' Hurdle at Sandown
Joint favourites0 of 7 won0.0% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Fontwell	4	6	7	0 of 3 won
Haydock	3	7	7	—
Lingfield (AW)	1	6	7	0 of 2 won
Navan	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
Sandown	2	6	6	—

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 7 January 2006?: 34 races across 5 meetings were run on 7 January 2006: Fontwell (7 races), Haydock (7 races), Lingfield (AW) (7 races), Navan (7 races) and Sandown (6 races). That is Fontwell, Haydock, Lingfield (AW) and Sandown in Great Britain; Navan 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 7 January 2006?: Fontwell: Good To Soft (Turf); Haydock: Soft (Turf); Lingfield (AW): Standard (AW); Navan: Soft To Heavy (Turf); Sandown: Soft (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 7 January 2006?: Outright favourites won 12 of 31 on 7 January 2006 (38.7%); joint favourites won 0 of 7. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £31.00 and returned £28.42 — a loss of £2.58. 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 Quasimodo (IRE) at 50/1 in the 1:00 Play Poker At Ladbrokes.com Juvenile Novices' Hurdle at Sandown.
What was the feature race on 7 January 2006?: The feature race was the 3:10 Ladbroke Handicap Hurdle (Listed) (Listed) at Sandown, won by Desert Air (JPN) (25/1).
What time was the first race on 7 January 2006?: The first race was the 12:20 Cortaflex For Horses Mares' Only Novices' Hurdle at Fontwell; the last was the 3:55 Drink J.W. Lees Bitter Handicap Chase at Haydock.