What horse racing was on 2 August 2006?

40 races across 7 meetings were run on 2 August 2006: Galway (8 races), Goodwood (7 races), Kempton (AW) (6 races), Leicester (6 races), Musselburgh (6 races), Newton Abbot (6 races) and Vichy (FR) (1 race). That is Galway in Ireland; Goodwood, Kempton (AW), Leicester, Musselburgh and Newton Abbot in Great Britain; Vichy (FR) in France. 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 August 2006?

Galway: Good (Turf); Goodwood: Good To Firm (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Leicester: Good (Turf); Musselburgh: Good (Turf); Newton Abbot: Good (Turf); Vichy (FR): Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 2 August 2006?

Outright favourites won 11 of 35 on 2 August 2006 (31.4%); joint favourites won 1 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £35.00 and returned £31.52 — a loss of £3.48. 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 Duke's View (IRE) at 50/1 in the 2:30 South West Racing Club Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle at Newton Abbot.

What was the feature race on 2 August 2006?

The feature race was the 3:15 Cantor Spreadfair Sussex Stakes (Group 1) (Group 1) at Goodwood, won by Court Masterpiece (GB) (15/2).

What time was the first race on 2 August 2006?

The first race was the 11:07 Prix des Jouvenceaux et des Jouvencelles at Vichy (FR); the last was the 9:20 Weatherbys Bank Apprentice Handicap at Kempton (AW).

Racing Results

Wednesday 2 August 2006

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40 races were run across 7 meetings on 2 August 2006: Galway, Goodwood, Kempton (AW), Leicester, Musselburgh, Newton Abbot and Vichy (FR).

Galway Good · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 4 of 8 · Biggest winner 14/1

1:50 William Hill In Ireland Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 13 ran
1. 11. Ecole D'art (USA)13/2Won by 2½ lengths · J: Denis O'Regan · T: Noel Meade
2. 27. Do The Trick (AUS)12/1
3. 311. Lord Over (GB)7/4 fav
2:25 williamhill.ie Handicap Hurdle (81-123) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 20 ran
1. 118. Rory's Sister (IRE)14/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: D J Casey · T: C F Swan
2. 212. Chemin D'or (IRE)16/1
3. 315. Mocha Mystery (IRE)25/1
4. 919. Madformakeup (IRE)11/2 fav
3:00 William Hill 1800 333 555 Handicap (50-80) Flat · 1m 4f · 17 ran
1. 12. Moratorium (USA)10/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Fran Berry · T: Noel Meade
2. 217. Shellin (IRE)11/1
3. 316. Gilberto (IRE)14/1
4. 53. Royal Alphabet (IRE)9/2 fav
3:40 William Hill Galway Plate (Handicap Chase) Chase · 2m 6f · 22 ran
1. 19. Far From Trouble (IRE)8/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Roger Loughran · T: C Roche
2. 21. Ansar (IRE)4/1 fav
3. 319. Dix Villez (FR)16/1
4:25 williamhillcasino.com Handicap (60-90) Flat · 1m 100y · 13 ran
1. 14. Worldly Wise (GB)7/2 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Danny Grant · T: Patrick J Flynn
2. 25. Destiny Do Buy (GER)20/1
3. 311. Lilly Lavender (IRE)9/2
5:00 williamhillpoker.com (Q.R.) Maiden Flat · 1m 4f · 18 ran
1. 114. Born For Glory (IRE)5/2 favWon by a neck · J: Mr J P Magnier · T: A P O'Brien
2. 217. Tempting Paradise (IRE)4/1
3. 315. Sandymount Earl (IRE)10/1
5:35 williamhillradio.com Handicap (50-70) Flat · 1m 100y · 18 ran
1. 17. Flying Knight (IRE)9/4 favWon by half a length · J: Kieren Fallon · T: Noel Lawlor
2. 23. Dollars Rock (IRE)14/1
3. 35. Water Side (FR)16/1
6:05 Williamhillarcade.com M'dn Flat · 1m 100y · 17 ran
1. 114. Tajneed (IRE)Evens favWon by a head · J: Pat Smullen · T: D K Weld
2. 212. Phantom Lad (IRE)13/2
3. 36. Laurannah (GB)16/1

Galway racecourse statistics →

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

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

2:05 Invesco Perpetual Goodwood Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 2m 5f · 20 ran
1. 15. Key Time (IRE)5/1 jt-favWon by a neck · J: Seb Sanders · T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt
2. 215. Theatre (USA)16/1
3. 313. Master Cobbler (IRE)12/1
2:40 Veuve Clicquot Vintage Stakes (Group 2) Flat · Class 1 · 7f · 10 ran
1. 11. Strategic Prince (GB)6/1Won by a neck · J: Eddie Ahern · T: Paul Cole
2. 22. Duke Of Marmalade (IRE)11/4 fav
3. 37. Kirklees (IRE)10/1
3:15 Cantor Spreadfair Sussex Stakes (Group 1) Flat · Class 1 · 1m · 7 ran
1. 11. Court Masterpiece (GB)15/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Jimmy Fortune · T: Ed Dunlop
2. 25. Soviet Song (IRE)11/2
3. 33. Rob Roy (USA)12/1
4. 56. Araafa (IRE)11/10 fav
3:50 cantorspreadfaircCom Heritage Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 1m 4f · 15 ran
1. 114. Strategic Mount (GB)6/1Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Eddie Ahern · T: Paul Cole
2. 23. Bandama (IRE)8/1
3. 32. King's Head (IRE)11/1
4. 117. Ask (GB)2/1 fav
4:25 Weatherbys Bank Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 1f · 13 ran
1. 11. Nice Tune (GB)10/1Won by a length · J: Ryan Moore · T: Clive Brittain
2. 213. Princess Cocoa (IRE)6/1
3. 38. Lily Elsie (IRE)6/1
4. 811. Millistar (GB)4/1 fav
5:00 Findon Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 19. Sacre Coeur (GB)5/1Won by a neck · J: Eddie Ahern · T: John Dunlop
2. 27. Rahiyah (USA)7/2 fav
3. 36. Queen Noverre (IRE)4/1
5:35 Links Of London E.B.F. Classified Stakes Flat · Class 2 · 7f · 7 ran
1. 13. Minority Report (GB)9/4 favWon by a head · J: Nicky Mackay · T: Luca Cumani
2. 24. Kalankari (IRE)4/1
3. 37. Song of Passion (IRE)7/1

Goodwood racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 33/1

7:00 Byrne Bros Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f · 7 ran
1. 14. Down The Well (IRE)10/3Won by 1½ lengths · J: Shane Kelly · T: Jamie Osborne
2. 27. Weyba Downs (IRE)11/1
3. 32. Northern Fling (GB)11/4 fav
7:28 Betbrokers Betting Just Got Better Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f · 14 ran
1. 12. Dear Gracie (IRE)5/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Oscar Urbina · T: James Fanshawe
2. 21. Lester Leaps In (USA)6/1
3. 310. Lunar River (FR)7/1
4. 64. Follow The Colours (IRE)9/2 fav
7:56 Byrne Bros Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 12 ran
1. 15. Dama'a (IRE)6/5 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Jimmy Fortune · T: John Gosden
2. 21. Blues In The Night (IRE)9/1
3. 39. Kineta (USA)12/1
8:24 Irish Night Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 2m · 12 ran
1. 13. High Point (IRE)9/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Robyn Brisland · T: Gerry Enright
2. 25. Dark Parade (ARG)11/2
3. 31. Establishment (GB)7/1
4. 611. Montage (IRE)11/4 fav
8:52 Martin Collins Enterprises Handicap Stakes (Qualifier) Flat · Class 3 · 1m · 11 ran
1. 12. Ninth House (USA)33/1Won by a head · J: Shane Kelly · T: D J Daly
2. 29. Cross The Line (IRE)7/1
3. 311. Logsdail (GB)4/1
4. 810. Our Putra (GB)11/8 fav
9:20 Weatherbys Bank Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 11 ran
1. 17. Captain Darling (IRE)14/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Eddie Creighton · T: R W Price
2. 25. Redeye Special (GB)7/2 jt-fav
3. 39. October Ben (GB)10/1

Kempton (AW) racecourse statistics →

Leicester Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

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

6:10 E.B.F. Twyford Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 5f 218y · 8 ran
1. 12. Helene Brilliant (GB)7/4 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Neil Callan · T: Brian Meehan
2. 23. Dowlleh (GB)2/1
3. 36. Sir Sandicliffe (IRE)18/1
6:40 A.R. Edwards Family Butchers Of Leicester Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f 9y · 14 ran
1. 110. Bold Love (GB)12/1Won by a neck · J: Andrew Elliott · T: James Bethell
2. 21. Mucho Loco (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 36. Top Level (IRE)40/1
7:10 Cadeby Homes Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 1f 218y · 8 ran
1. 16. Custodian (IRE)15/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Eddie Ahern · T: Sir Henry Cecil
2. 24. Augustine (GB)13/2
3. 35. Shogun Prince (IRE)5/1
7:40 Mulhearn Contracts Ltd Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 60y · 8 ran
1. 13. Munaa (IRE)13/2Won by 1¾ lengths · J: Franny Norton · T: K R Burke
2. 25. Emotive (GB)11/4 fav
3. 39. Never Say Deya (GB)7/2
8:10 E.B.F. Copt Oak Median Auction Maiden Fillies' Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 5f 218y · 10 ran
1. 19. Roshanak (IRE)7/2Won by half a length · J: Robert Winston · T: Brian Meehan
2. 210. Russian Rosie (IRE)8/1
3. 32. Cassiara (GB)13/8 fav
8:40 Huncote Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 218y · 15 ran
1. 19. The Cayterers (GB)5/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Micky Fenton · T: Milton Bradley
2. 211. Sir Don (IRE)12/1
3. 35. Stamford Blue (GB)9/2 fav

Leicester racecourse statistics →

Musselburgh Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 13/2

2:15 Musselburgh News Maiden Auction Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f 30y · 6 ran
1. 14. Persian Peril (GB)4/9 favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Dean McKeown · T: Alan Swinbank
2. 22. Keep Your Distance (GB)20/1
3. 35. Ingleby Flame (IRE)9/2
2:50 tartanturfdirectory.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 5f · 11 ran
1. 15. Alugat (IRE)11/4 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Royston Ffrench · T: Ann Duffield
2. 211. Malelane (IRE)8/1
3. 36. Signor Whippee (GB)25/1
3:25 Rossleigh Landrover Selling Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 12 ran
1. 110. Zendaro (GB)6/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: David Allan · T: Mark Brisbourne
2. 22. Sawwaah (IRE)3/1
3. 34. Desert Lightning (IRE)9/2
4. 41. Burnley Al (IRE)11/4 fav
4:00 Gerrard Investment Management Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 30y · 7 ran
1. 15. Secret Liaison (GB)6/4 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Jamie Mackay · T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt
2. 27. Elegant Times (IRE)12/1
3. 34. La Matanza (GB)16/1
4:35 East Lothian News Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 7f 30y · 14 ran
1. 11. Sentiero Rosso (USA)13/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Stevie Donohoe · T: Brian Ellison
2. 212. Choreographic (IRE)10/1
3. 32. Motu (IRE)11/2 fav
5:10 Rectangle Group Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 1f · 12 ran
1. 17. Superior Star (GB)13/2Won by 6 lengths · J: Tony Hamilton · T: Richard Fahey
2. 26. Touch of Ivory (IRE)5/1
3. 313. Twilight Avenger (IRE)14/1
4. 48. The Great Delaney (GB)9/2 fav

Musselburgh racecourse statistics →

Newton Abbot Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 50/1

2:30 South West Racing Club Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 3f · 6 ran
1. 17. Duke's View (IRE)50/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: Tom Messenger · T: D C Turner
2. 21. Panthers Run (GB)15/2
3. 33. Lunar Sovereign (USA)9/4 fav
3:05 South West Racing Club Juvenile Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 10 ran
1. 18. Psycho Cat (GB)20/1Won by 3 lengths · J: Mark Bradburne · T: P A Blockley
2. 22. Canopus (GB)4/1
3. 39. Countrywide Belle (GB)7/1
4. UR3. Chess Board (GB) · unseated rider11/8 fav
3:35 South West Racing Club Handicap Chase Chase · Class 3 · 2m 110y · 8 ran
1. 12. Scalloway (IRE)12/1Won by 10 lengths · J: Robert L Butler · T: Carl Llewellyn
2. 28. Rooster's Reunion (IRE)3/1
3. 37. Goldbrook (GB)6/1
4. 51. Master Rex (GB)2/1 fav
4:10 South West Racing Club Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 3m 3f · 10 ran
1. 111. Wee Danny (IRE)15/2Won by half a length · J: Colin Bolger · T: Luke Dace
2. 24. Coltscroft (GB)15/2
3. 37. First Thought (GB)7/2
4. 52. El Corredor (IRE)3/1 fav
4:45 South West Racing Club Classified Chase Chase · Class 5 · 2m 5f 110y · 7 ran
1. 16. Longstone Lady (IRE)11/8 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Richard Johnson · T: Jimmy Frost
2. 23. River Bailiff (IRE)6/1
3. 31. Here Comes Harry (GB)5/1
5:15 South West Racing Club Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 11 ran
1. 13. Majestic Vision (GB)20/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Howie Ephgrave · T: Liam Corcoran
2. 25. Olivino (GER)6/1
3. 37. Theatre Groom (USA)5/1

Newton Abbot racecourse statistics →

Vichy (FR) Good · Turf · 1 race · France

11:07 Prix des Jouvenceaux et des Jouvencelles () Flat · 7f · 9 ran
1. 1Ascot Family (IRE)Won by half a length · J: Olivier Peslier · T: A Lyon
2. 2Maria Gabriella (IRE)
3. 2Street Lightning (GB)

Vichy racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 40 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 favourites11 of 35 won31.4% · 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 £3.48Staked £35.00, returned £31.52 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerDuke's View (IRE) 50/1The 2:30 South West Racing Club Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle at Newton Abbot
Joint favourites1 of 8 won12.5% · 4 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Galway	4	8	8	—
Goodwood	1	6	7	1 of 2 won
Kempton (AW)	1	5	6	0 of 2 won
Leicester	1	5	6	0 of 2 won
Musselburgh	3	6	6	—
Newton Abbot	1	5	6	0 of 2 won
Vichy (FR)	0	0	1	—

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 1 race has no favourite identified — no starting prices are stored for it. 1 winner has no stored starting price and cannot be ranked by price. Figures are facts from the result, not a tip.

Quick answers

What horse racing was on 2 August 2006?: 40 races across 7 meetings were run on 2 August 2006: Galway (8 races), Goodwood (7 races), Kempton (AW) (6 races), Leicester (6 races), Musselburgh (6 races), Newton Abbot (6 races) and Vichy (FR) (1 race). That is Galway in Ireland; Goodwood, Kempton (AW), Leicester, Musselburgh and Newton Abbot in Great Britain; Vichy (FR) in France. 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 August 2006?: Galway: Good (Turf); Goodwood: Good To Firm (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Leicester: Good (Turf); Musselburgh: Good (Turf); Newton Abbot: Good (Turf); Vichy (FR): Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 2 August 2006?: Outright favourites won 11 of 35 on 2 August 2006 (31.4%); joint favourites won 1 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £35.00 and returned £31.52 — a loss of £3.48. 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 Duke's View (IRE) at 50/1 in the 2:30 South West Racing Club Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle at Newton Abbot.
What was the feature race on 2 August 2006?: The feature race was the 3:15 Cantor Spreadfair Sussex Stakes (Group 1) (Group 1) at Goodwood, won by Court Masterpiece (GB) (15/2).
What time was the first race on 2 August 2006?: The first race was the 11:07 Prix des Jouvenceaux et des Jouvencelles at Vichy (FR); the last was the 9:20 Weatherbys Bank Apprentice Handicap at Kempton (AW).