What horse racing was on 28 July 2006?

39 races across 6 meetings were run on 28 July 2006: Ascot (6 races), Chepstow (6 races), Newmarket (7 races), Thirsk (7 races), Wexford (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races). That is Ascot, Chepstow, Newmarket, Thirsk and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Wexford 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 28 July 2006?

Ascot: Good (Turf); Chepstow: Good To Firm (Turf); Newmarket: Good To Soft (Turf); Thirsk: Good To Firm (Turf); Wexford: Firm (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).

How did the favourites do on 28 July 2006?

Outright favourites won 12 of 36 on 28 July 2006 (33.3%); joint favourites won 0 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £36.00 and returned £40.65 — a profit of £4.65. 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 Mighty Moon (GB) at 20/1 in the 5:45 Bollinger Champagne Challenge Series Amateur Riders Handicap at Newmarket (one of 2 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 28 July 2006?

The feature race was the 3:50 Independent Newspaper E.B.F. Valiant Stakes (Fillies Listed) (Listed) at Ascot, won by Wasseema (USA) (11/2).

What time was the first race on 28 July 2006?

The first race was the 2:00 Thirsk Family Day - 4th August Median Auction Maiden Stakes at Thirsk; the last was the 8:50 32Red.com Handicap at Chepstow.

Racing Results

Friday 28 July 2006

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39 races were run across 6 meetings on 28 July 2006: Ascot, Chepstow, Newmarket, Thirsk, Wexford and Wolverhampton (AW).

Ascot Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 12/1

2:05 John Guest Brown Jack Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 2m · 9 ran
1. 19. Lightning Strike (GER)9/4 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Joe Fanning · T: T G Mills
2. 26. Nordwind (IRE)12/1
3. 31. Mirjan (IRE)12/1
2:40 London Clubs International Stakes (Heritage Handicap) (Str) Flat · Class 2 · 1m · 16 ran
1. 13. Dunelight (IRE)7/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Philip Robinson · T: Clive Cox
2. 25. Easy Air (GB)4/1
3. 34. Military Cross (GB)9/1
4. 57. Royal Oath (USA)3/1 fav
3:15 National Bank Of Dubai Cup (Heritage Handicap) Flat · Class 2 · 1m 4f · 11 ran
1. 13. Young Mick (GB)10/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Robert Winston · T: George Margarson
2. 27. Royal Jet (GB)16/1
3. 31. Glistening (GB)2/1 fav
3:50 Independent Newspaper E.B.F. Valiant Stakes (Fillies Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 110. Wasseema (USA)11/2Won by 7 lengths · J: Richard Hills · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 28. Highway To Glory (IRE)25/1
3. 33. Squaw Dance (GB)4/1
4. 55. Star Cluster (GB)9/4 fav
4:25 John Guest E.B.F. Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 18. One To Follow (GB)12/1Won by a neck · J: Philip Robinson · T: Clive Cox
2. 22. Big Robert (GB)20/1
3. 34. King Joshua (IRE)7/1
5:00 Betex October Club Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 13. Italian Girl (GB)7/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Alan Munro · T: Alan Jarvis
2. 21. Darrfonah (IRE)8/1
3. 37. Silca Chiave (GB)11/4 fav

Ascot racecourse statistics →

Chepstow Good To Firm · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 9/1

6:20 32Red Poker Amateur Riders' Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 4f 23y · 16 ran
1. 114. Cemgraft (GB)9/1Won by a neck · J: Miss Zoe Lilly · T: Alastair Lidderdale
2. 213. Equilibria (USA)9/1
3. 35. Montosari (GB)33/1
4. 104. Dayoff (IRE)7/2 fav
6:50 32Red Online Casino Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f 16y · 8 ran
1. 14. Okikoki (GB)8/1Won by half a length · J: Robert Havlin · T: William Muir
2. 27. Gremlin (GB)5/2 fav
3. 33. Dubai Builder (GB)7/2
7:20 dashCasino.com Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 2m 49y · 11 ran
1. 11. Arch Folly (GB)4/5 favWon by a neck · J: Neil Chalmers · T: Jonathan Portman
2. 29. Tip Toes (IRE)7/1
3. 38. Barnbrook Empire (IRE)10/1
7:50 E.B.F./Transband Driver Recruitment Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 16y · 10 ran
1. 13. Celtic Spa (IRE)7/2 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Stevie Donohoe · T: David Evans
2. 210. Divine White (GB)7/1
3. 37. Pink Bay (GB)5/1
8:20 Weatherbys Bank Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 16y · 8 ran
1. 16. What-A-Dancer (IRE)5/1Won by a short head · J: Adrian McCarthy · T: Ronald Harris
2. 27. Golden Square (GB)14/1
3. 32. Caustic Wit (IRE)11/4 fav
8:50 32Red.com Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 16y · 10 ran
1. 19. Ballybunion (IRE)9/2 favWon by a neck · J: Richard Kingscote · T: Ronald Harris
2. 25. Whitbarrow (IRE)10/1
3. 33. Convince (USA)12/1

Chepstow racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 4 of 6 · Biggest winner 20/1

5:45 Bollinger Champagne Challenge Series Amateur Riders Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 13 ran
1. 114. Mighty Moon (GB)20/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Mr Simon Walker · T: Lady Herries
2. 28. Qualitair Wings (GB)13/2
3. 33. Celtique (GB)2/1 fav
6:10 Corporate FX Foreign Currency Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 9 ran
1. 19. Very Agreeable (GB)9/1Won by half a length · J: Seb Sanders · T: Walter Swinburn
2. 23. Topjeu (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 32. Spell Casting (USA)10/3
6:40 See More On Racing UK Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 6 ran
1. 13. Bobbish (GB)11/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Neil Callan · T: N A Callaghan
2. 25. Diamond Light (USA)5/2 jt-fav
3. 32. Disco Dan (GB)5/1
7:10 Corporate FX E.B.F. Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 6f · 5 ran
1. 12. Chin Wag (IRE)5/4 favWon by half a length · J: Richard Mullen · T: Ed McMahon
2. 23. Dickie Le Davoir (GB)15/2
3. 31. Part Timer (IRE)5/2
7:40 Portland Place Properties Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 6f · 14 ran
1. 17. Fullandby (IRE)5/1 favWon by a short head · J: Nicky Mackay · T: Tim Etherington
2. 213. Circuit Dancer (IRE)14/1
3. 39. Kingscross (GB)12/1
8:10 Corporate FX Overseas Property Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 1m 4f · 5 ran
1. 14. Guadalajara (GER)Evens favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Frankie Dettori · T: Saeed bin Suroor
2. 22. Ouninpohja (IRE)6/4
3. 35. Something Exciting (GB)6/1
8:40 Racing UK On Sky 432 Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 9 ran
1. 14. Night Cru (GB)7/2 favWon by a neck · J: Eddie Ahern · T: Chris Wall
2. 22. Titian Dancer (GB)11/2
3. 33. Benandonner (USA)4/1

Newmarket (July) racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 9/1

2:00 Thirsk Family Day - 4th August Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 11. Crow's Nest Lad (GB)11/10 favWon by half a length · J: David Allan · T: Tim Easterby
2. 22. Eager Igor (USA)7/2
3. 33. Pernomente (IRE)12/1
2:30 E.B.F. Michael Wood Chantry Chemicals Maiden Fillies Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 12. Carwell (IRE)7/2Won by 1½ lengths · J: Royston Ffrench · T: Mark Johnston
2. 21. Avina Laugh (GB)11/2
3. 34. Golden Topaz (IRE)5/1
4. 63. Decent Proposal (GB)3/1 fav
3:05 Nattrass Construction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 13 ran
1. 19. Rigat (GB)9/1Won by a neck · J: Phillip Makin · T: David Barron
2. 211. Turkish Sultan (IRE)15/2
3. 38. Mashaair (IRE)3/10 fav
3:40 Humber Selling Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 16 ran
1. 13. Mister Maq (GB)5/1Won by a neck · J: Paul Fessey · T: Michael Dods
2. 27. Jenny Soba (GB)5/1
3. 316. Millbrook Star (IRE)100/1
4. 72. Hogan's Heroes (GB)7/2 fav
4:15 Warwick Dryers Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 4f · 4 ran
1. 15. Azurine (IRE)5/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Royston Ffrench · T: Mark Johnston
2. 21. Robustian (GB)5/6 fav
3. 34. Gaze (GB)10/1
4:45 Deepdale Solutions NSPCC Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 17 ran
1. 11. Aahgowangowan (IRE)6/4 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Liam Jones · T: Michael Dods
2. 212. Yorke's Folly (USA)12/1
3. 315. Black Oval (GB)100/1
5:20 Teletext 'Hands And Heels' Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 11 ran
1. 16. Shank On Fourteen (IRE)7/1Won by a length · J: Luke Morris · T: K R Burke
2. 27. Paddywack (IRE)4/1
3. 32. Millinsky (USA)10/3 fav

Thirsk racecourse statistics →

Wexford Firm · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 20/1

5:45 Talbot Hotel Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 16 ran
1. 18. Gypsy Lord (IRE)9/4Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Martin Ferris · T: John A White
2. 22. Templelusk (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 39. Hint Of Gold (GB)10/1
6:15 Talbot Hotel Handicap Hurdle (74-95) Hurdle · 2m · 16 ran
1. 13. Babyshan (IRE)9/4 favWon by half a length · J: Davy Russell · T: Philip Fenton
2. 212. Twilight Breeze (IRE)4/1
3. 39. Charming Hymn (GB)14/1
6:45 Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (74-95) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 15 ran
1. 13. Arctic Passage (IRE)6/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Sean McDermott · T: Garrett James Power
2. 213. Rugged Man (IRE)25/1
3. 32. Sanadja (IRE)6/1
4. 44. Vinatieri (IRE)11/4 fav
7:15 Rosslare Claiming Race Flat · 1m 5f · 9 ran
1. 16. Scolboa Pennyroyal (IRE)20/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: W J Lee · T: S J Treacy
2. 25. Rocknest Island (IRE)4/1
3. 31. Sue Princesse (IRE)4/6 fav
7:45 Londis Kinsella's Of Killeens Maiden Flat · 1m 5f · 13 ran
1. 110. Monsieur Henri (USA)4/1Won by a length · J: Johnny Murtagh · T: J C Hayden
2. 211. Aracena (IRE)5/2 jt-fav
3. 313. Fedorova (GB)5/2 jt-fav
8:15 Poolcourt Ltd. Handicap (40-60) Flat · 1m 5f · 16 ran
1. 16. Tango Foxtrot (IRE)2/1 favWon by three-quarters of a length · J: Pat Smullen · T: W P Mullins
2. 24. More Votes (IRE)4/1
3. 312. Elva Express (GB)20/1
8:45 Itba (southeast Region) Inh Flat Race NH Flat · 2m 2f · 10 ran
1. 11. Alabama Banjo (IRE)5/1Won by a neck · J: Mr K E Power · T: Patrick J Flynn
2. 29. Khatiman (IRE)9/4 fav
3. 32. Bianconi Drive (IRE)3/1

Wexford (2005–2015) racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 0 of 6 · Biggest winner 12/1

2:20 Stay At Wolverhampton Holiday Inn Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 141y · 13 ran
1. 12. Luis Melendez (USA)15/2Won by a neck · J: Eddie Creighton · T: Tom Dascombe
2. 25. Formidable Will (FR)14/1
3. 34. Underscore (USA)8/1
4. 107. Grecian Gold (IRE)11/4 fav
2:55 To Sponsor A Race Call 0870 220 2442 Fillies' Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f 32y · 12 ran
1. 11. Sad Times (IRE)5/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Marc Halford · T: Bill Turner
2. 22. The Slider (GB)3/1 fav
3. 36. Marist Madame (GB)16/1
3:30 Priory Park Amateur Boxing Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 5f 216y · 12 ran
1. 110. Fen Guest (GB)7/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Jamie Mackay · T: Rae Guest
2. 27. Whistle Away (GB)15/2
3. 32. Crusader's Gold (FR)9/4 fav
4:00 wolverhampton-racecourse.co.uk Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 216y · 10 ran
1. 17. Sweet Candy (GB)11/2Won by 3 lengths · J: Daragh O'Donohoe · T: Kevin Ryan
2. 25. Drifting Gold (GB)4/1
3. 31. Ede's Dot Com (IRE)7/2 fav
4:35 Matthew Chaney's 13th Birthday Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 141y · 12 ran
1. 18. Daaweitza (GB)7/1Won by a length · J: Stevie Donohoe · T: Brian Ellison
2. 212. Don Pietro (GB)8/1
3. 32. Crail (GB)5/1
5:10 Dine At Dunstall Park Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 2m 119y · 13 ran
1. 18. Ice And Fire (GB)12/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Ashley Hamblett · T: John Stimpson
2. 21. Montage (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 36. High Frequency (IRE)10/1

Wolverhampton (AW) racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 39 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 36 won33.3% · 36 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 £4.65Staked £36.00, returned £40.65 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerMighty Moon (GB) 20/1The 5:45 Bollinger Champagne Challenge Series Amateur Riders Handicap at Newmarket · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites0 of 6 won0.0% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Ascot	1	5	6	0 of 2 won
Chepstow	3	6	6	—
Newmarket	4	6	7	0 of 2 won
Thirsk	2	7	7	—
Wexford	2	6	7	0 of 2 won
Wolverhampton (AW)	0	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 28 July 2006?: 39 races across 6 meetings were run on 28 July 2006: Ascot (6 races), Chepstow (6 races), Newmarket (7 races), Thirsk (7 races), Wexford (7 races) and Wolverhampton (AW) (6 races). That is Ascot, Chepstow, Newmarket, Thirsk and Wolverhampton (AW) in Great Britain; Wexford 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 28 July 2006?: Ascot: Good (Turf); Chepstow: Good To Firm (Turf); Newmarket: Good To Soft (Turf); Thirsk: Good To Firm (Turf); Wexford: Firm (Turf); Wolverhampton (AW): Standard (AW).
How did the favourites do on 28 July 2006?: Outright favourites won 12 of 36 on 28 July 2006 (33.3%); joint favourites won 0 of 6. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £36.00 and returned £40.65 — a profit of £4.65. 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 Mighty Moon (GB) at 20/1 in the 5:45 Bollinger Champagne Challenge Series Amateur Riders Handicap at Newmarket (one of 2 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 28 July 2006?: The feature race was the 3:50 Independent Newspaper E.B.F. Valiant Stakes (Fillies Listed) (Listed) at Ascot, won by Wasseema (USA) (11/2).
What time was the first race on 28 July 2006?: The first race was the 2:00 Thirsk Family Day - 4th August Median Auction Maiden Stakes at Thirsk; the last was the 8:50 32Red.com Handicap at Chepstow.