What horse racing was on 5 February 2006?

28 races across 4 meetings were run on 5 February 2006: Limerick (7 races), Musselburgh (7 races), Punchestown (8 races) and Southwell (AW) (6 races). That is Limerick and Punchestown in Ireland; Musselburgh and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain. 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 5 February 2006?

Limerick: Soft (Turf); Musselburgh: Good To Firm (Turf); Punchestown: Yielding (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 5 February 2006?

Outright favourites won 7 of 26 on 5 February 2006 (26.9%); joint favourites won 1 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £26.00 and returned £20.86 — a loss of £5.14. 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 Chapel Cross (IRE) at 25/1 in the 4:25 Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Chase at Limerick (one of 2 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 5 February 2006?

The feature race was the 1:40 Byrne Group PLC Novice Hurdle (Grd2) (Grade 2) at Punchestown, won by Mounthenry (IRE) (3/1).

What time was the first race on 5 February 2006?

The first race was the 1:10 John Smith's No Nonsense Handicap Hurdle at Musselburgh; the last was the 4:55 Kevin Frost Memorial (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race at Limerick.

Racing Results

Sunday 5 February 2006

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28 races were run across 4 meetings on 5 February 2006: Limerick, Musselburgh, Punchestown and Southwell (AW).

Limerick Soft · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 25/1

1:55 Coffey Construction Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 13 ran
1. 15. Middlemarch (GER)7/1Won by 6 lengths · J: Davy Condon · T: Gerard Cully
2. 21. Aleatory (IRE)8/1
3. 311. Qassas (GB)10/1
4. 88. Ethon (IRE)9/4 fav
2:25 INH Stallion Owners EBF Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 7 ran
1. 12. Ponmeoath (IRE)5/1Won by 2 lengths · J: B C Byrnes · T: E McNamara
2. 21. Clew Bay Cove (IRE)9/10 fav
3. 33. Vintage Treasure (IRE)7/4
2:55 Coffoy Construction Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 5f · 14 ran
1. 112. The Bosses Nephew (IRE)10/3 jt-favWon by half a length · J: Davy Russell · T: John Brassil
2. 25. Mcevoy (IRE)10/3 jt-fav
3. 314. Spring Vision (IRE)33/1
3:25 Newton Abbot Racecourse Handicap Hurdle (74-95) Hurdle · 2m 6f · 14 ran
1. 13. Tradaree Beau (IRE)7/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: John Brassil
2. 21. Captain Mac (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 36. Aghacashel Angel (IRE)6/1
3:55 Coffey Construction Beginners Chase Chase · 2m 1f · 16 ran
1. 111. Practice Match (IRE)6/4 favWon by 30 lengths · J: Conor O'Dwyer · T: E McNamara
2. 24. Laoch Dubh (IRE)10/1
3. 315. Glenbane Lady (IRE)25/1
4:25 Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Chase (0-109) Chase · 2m 6f · 16 ran
1. 14. Chapel Cross (IRE)25/1Won by 8 lengths · J: Willie McCarthy · T: Eugene M O'Sullivan
2. 26. Permiya (IRE)20/1
3. 38. Maristania (IRE)9/2 jt-fav
4:55 Kevin Frost Memorial (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 14 ran
1. 17. Clopf (IRE)7/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Mr K E Power · T: E J O'Grady
2. 24. Big Zeb (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 38. Monzo (IRE)9/1

Limerick racecourse statistics →

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

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

1:10 John Smith's No Nonsense Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 2m 4f · 17 ran
1. 110. Silver Seeker (USA)16/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: P J McDonald · T: A R Dicken
2. 23. I Got Rhythm (GB)8/1
3. 314. Opal's Helmsman (USA)50/1
4. UR4. Bohemian Spirit (IRE) · unseated rider11/8 fav
1:40 John Smith's Hunters Chase Chase · Class 6 · 3m · 7 ran
1. 12. Albatros (FR)8/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Mr R Trotter · T: A R Trotter
2. 27. Gudasmum (GB)3/1
3. 33. Jupiter's Fancy (GB)6/1
4. 46. Starbuck (GB)11/4 fav
2:15 John Smith's Triumph Hurdle Trial Juvenile Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m 1f · 7 ran
1. 16. Premier Dane (IRE)5/2 favWon by a head · J: Tony Dobbin · T: Nicky Richards
2. 25. My Immortal (GB)3/1
3. 32. Dear Villez (FR)7/2
2:50 John Smith's Beginners' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 3m · 6 ran
1. 13. Hot Weld (GB)9/2Won by 22 lengths · J: T J Dreaper · T: Ferdy Murphy
2. 24. Manx Royal (FR)4/6 fav
3. 35. Bellaney Jewel (IRE)7/2
3:25 John Smith's Scottish County Hurdle Trial Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 2 · 2m · 17 ran
1. 16. Crow Wood (GB)9/2Won by 7 lengths · J: Russ Garritty · T: John Quinn
2. 214. Saif Sareea (GB)15/2
3. 35. Rising Generation (FR)66/1
4. 52. Acambo (GER)2/1 fav
3:55 John Smith's Handicap Chase Chase · Class 5 · 3m · 10 ran
1. 16. No Kidding (GB)25/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Michal Kohl · T: J I A Charlton
2. 23. Renvyle (IRE)12/1
3. 32. Gangsters R Us (IRE)9/2
4. PU1. Not A Trace (IRE) · pulled up5/2 fav
4:30 John Smith's Intermediate Open NH Flat Race NH Flat · Class 6 · 2m · 14 ran
1. 111. New Dancer (GB)11/2Won by 7 lengths · J: Tony Dobbin · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 26. Gripit N Tipit (IRE)9/2
3. 35. Duke Of Stradone (IRE)25/1
4. 51. Farmer Brown (IRE)Evens fav

Musselburgh racecourse statistics →

Punchestown Yielding · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 3 of 8 · Biggest winner 16/1

1:10 Dunboyne Castle Hotel & Spa Handicap Hurdle (0-140) Hurdle · 3m · 8 ran
1. 14. Dead Sound (IRE)9/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Barry Geraghty · T: T J Taaffe
2. 28. Contact Dancer (IRE)5/1
3. 37. No Half Session (IRE)Evens fav
1:40 Byrne Group PLC Novice Hurdle (Grd2) Hurdle · 2m · 5 ran
1. 12. Mounthenry (IRE)3/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Andrew J McNamara · T: C Byrnes
2. 21. Iktitaf (IRE)10/11 fav
3. 35. Tolpuddle (IRE)10/1
2:10 Gallagher Group Ltd Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 22 ran
1. 113. Well Mounted (IRE)6/4 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: D J Casey · T: A L T Moore
2. 22. Cosmo King (IRE)16/1
3. 311. The Lions Paw (IRE)10/1
2:40 Byrne Group PLC Tied Cottage Chase (Gr2) Chase · 2m · 5 ran
1. 11. Central House (GB)11/4Won by 6 lengths · J: Roger Loughran · T: D T Hughes
2. 24. Jim (FR)9/2
3. 33. Accordion Etoile (IRE)5/2
4. 42. Watson Lake (IRE)9/4 fav
3:10 A Space Cabins Grand National Trial Handicap Chase Chase · 3m 4f · 17 ran
1. 111. Kings Glen (IRE)16/1Won by a length · J: P A Carberry · T: Thomas Carberry
2. 29. Shivermetimber (IRE)14/1
3. 34. One Four Shannon (IRE)10/1
4. 713. Rare Ouzel (IRE)2/1 fav
3:40 Western Pleasure P.P. Hogan Memorial Chase Chase · 3m · 19 ran
1. 19. Native Jack (IRE)5/1Won by 7 lengths · J: John Cullen · T: P J Rothwell
2. 25. Never Compromise (IRE)12/1
3. 33. Buailtes And Fadas (IRE)13/8 fav
4:10 Eadestown Gaa Club Handicap Chase (0-116) Chase · 2m 4f · 16 ran
1. 18. Just (IRE)10/3 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Andrew J McNamara · T: Michael Hourigan
2. 26. Hit The Net (IRE)10/1
3. 39. Carndale (IRE)13/2
4:40 Rockview (Q.R.) INH Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 18 ran
1. 110. Shady Willow (IRE)9/10 favWon by 7 lengths · J: Ms K Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 26. Harbour Breeze (IRE)20/1
3. 35. Gleann An Sagart (GB)12/1

Punchestown racecourse statistics →

Southwell (AW) Standard · AW · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 22/1

1:50 Win 2m At Littlewoodspools.co.uk Banded Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 5f · 13 ran
1. 11. Byo (IRE)11/8 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Tony Culhane · T: Paul Howling
2. 210. Eternally (GB)50/1
3. 34. Muktasb (USA)13/2
2:25 PLay Littlewoods Pools On 0800 500 000 Banded Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 12. Bahrain Gold (IRE)22/1Won by half a length · J: Dale Gibson · T: N P McCormack
2. 26. Justcallmehandsome (GB)7/2
3. 31. Only If I Laugh (GB)11/4 fav
3:00 Littlewoods Billions Won By Millions Maiden Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 1m 3f · 13 ran
1. 16. Shaheer (IRE)3/1Won by a neck · J: Tony Culhane · T: Paul Howling
2. 28. College Rebel (GB)33/1
3. 312. Bamzooki (GB)11/4 fav
3:35 Win 2m At ClassicValuepools.com Banded Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 1m 4f · 12 ran
1. 12. Bill Bennett (FR)4/1Won by a short head · J: Shane Kelly · T: J Jay
2. 211. Liquid Lover (IRE)8/13 fav
3. 33. Dextrous (GB)20/1
4:05 Littlewoods Lotto4 0800 500 000 Banded Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 2m · 7 ran
1. 12. King's Envoy (USA)22/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Andrew Mullen · T: Jean McGregor
2. 23. Logger Rhythm (USA)11/4
3. 31. Alexander Sapphire (IRE)16/1
4. 57. Maunby Reveller (GB)6/4 fav
4:40 Play 1/4m Spot The Ball On 0800 500 000 Banded Stakes Flat · Class 7 · 1m · 14 ran
1. 11. Latif (USA)11/4 favWon by half a length · J: Sam Hitchcott · T: Ms Deborah J Evans
2. 29. It Must Be Speech (GB)11/1
3. 312. Starcross Maid (GB)16/1

Southwell (AW) 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 favourites7 of 26 won26.9% · 26 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 £5.14Staked £26.00, returned £20.86 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerChapel Cross (IRE) 25/1The 4:25 Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Chase at Limerick · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites1 of 4 won25.0% · 2 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Limerick	1	5	7	1 of 4 won
Musselburgh	1	7	7	—
Punchestown	3	8	8	—
Southwell (AW)	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 5 February 2006?: 28 races across 4 meetings were run on 5 February 2006: Limerick (7 races), Musselburgh (7 races), Punchestown (8 races) and Southwell (AW) (6 races). That is Limerick and Punchestown in Ireland; Musselburgh and Southwell (AW) in Great Britain. 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 5 February 2006?: Limerick: Soft (Turf); Musselburgh: Good To Firm (Turf); Punchestown: Yielding (Turf); Southwell (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 5 February 2006?: Outright favourites won 7 of 26 on 5 February 2006 (26.9%); joint favourites won 1 of 4. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £26.00 and returned £20.86 — a loss of £5.14. 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 Chapel Cross (IRE) at 25/1 in the 4:25 Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Chase at Limerick (one of 2 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 5 February 2006?: The feature race was the 1:40 Byrne Group PLC Novice Hurdle (Grd2) (Grade 2) at Punchestown, won by Mounthenry (IRE) (3/1).
What time was the first race on 5 February 2006?: The first race was the 1:10 John Smith's No Nonsense Handicap Hurdle at Musselburgh; the last was the 4:55 Kevin Frost Memorial (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race at Limerick.