What horse racing was on 4 August 2006?

38 races across 6 meetings were run on 4 August 2006: Bangor-on-Dee (6 races), Galway (7 races), Goodwood (7 races), Newmarket (6 races), Nottingham (6 races) and Thirsk (6 races). That is Bangor-on-Dee, Goodwood, Newmarket, Nottingham and Thirsk in Great Britain; Galway 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 4 August 2006?

Bangor-on-Dee: Good To Firm (Turf); Galway: Good To Firm (Turf); Goodwood: Good To Firm (Turf); Newmarket: Good To Firm (Turf); Nottingham: Good (Turf); Thirsk: Good (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 4 August 2006?

Outright favourites won 17 of 37 on 4 August 2006 (45.9%); joint favourites won 0 of 3. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £37.00 and returned £45.91 — a profit of £8.91. 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 Hanging On (GB) at 25/1 in the 5:50 Newmarket Nights Median Auction Maiden Stakes at Newmarket (one of 2 winners at that price).

What was the feature race on 4 August 2006?

The feature race was the 3:50 Sterling Insurance Richmond Stakes (Group 2) (Group 2) at Goodwood, won by Hamoody (USA) (5/6F).

What time was the first race on 4 August 2006?

The first race was the 2:05 Coutts Glorious Stakes at Goodwood; the last was the 8:40 Swinging 60's Handicap at Nottingham.

Racing Results

Friday 4 August 2006

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38 races were run across 6 meetings on 4 August 2006: Bangor-on-Dee, Galway, Goodwood, Newmarket, Nottingham and Thirsk.

Bangor-on-Dee Good To Firm · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 5 · Biggest winner 8/1

2:20 Crush Communications Juvenile Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 11 ran
1. 12. Is It Me (USA)8/13 favWon by 6 lengths · J: Mark Bradburne · T: P A Blockley
2. 210. Gentian (GB)25/1
3. 36. Freeze The Flame (GER)20/1
2:55 Browns Of Chester Novices' Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 1f 110y · 3 ran
1. 13. Cardington (GB)13/2Won by half a length · J: David O'Meara · T: Sue Smith
2. 22. Wiscalitus (GER)4/6 fav
3. 31. Harry Potter (GER)2/1
3:30 City Of Manchester Stadium Novices' Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 1f · 4 ran
1. 11. Ellerslie Tom (GB)4/5 favWon by 17 lengths · J: Tom O'Brien · T: Peter Bowen
2. 24. Whistle Blowing (IRE)4/1
3. 32. Earl Of Spectrum (GER)9/4
4:05 Peppered Sprout Novices' Handicap Chase Chase · Class 4 · 2m 4f 110y · 7 ran
1. 12. Mooramana (GB)8/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Russ Garritty · T: P Beaumont
2. 26. Lost In The Snow (IRE)7/2
3. 37. Firion King (IRE)33/1
4. UR1. Mandingo Chief (IRE) · unseated rider5/4 fav
4:40 rippleffect.com Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 4 · 2m 4f · 6 ran
1. 15. Dancing Hill (GB)11/8 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Paddy Brennan · T: Kevin Bishop
2. 24. Fu Manchu (GB)5/2
3. 31. Saafend Rocket (IRE)4/1
5:10 Cobham Murphy Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle Hurdle · Class 5 · 3m · 11 ran
1. 14. Little Task (GB)7/1Won by a head · J: Paddy Aspell · T: John Wainwright
2. 23. Very Special One (IRE)5/1 co-fav
3. 39. Blackcomb Mountain (USA)7/1

Bangor-on-Dee racecourse statistics →

Galway Good To Firm · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

5:10 Guinness (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle (74-109) Hurdle · 2m 2f · 19 ran
1. 16. Lorna's Star (IRE)4/1 favWon by 5 lengths · J: James O'Farrell · T: F Flood
2. 214. Annameadle (IRE)12/1
3. 316. Teutonic Prince (IRE)8/1
5:40 St.james's Gate Race Flat · 1m 6f · 8 ran
1. 13. Elusive Dream (GB)4/9 favWon by 14 lengths · J: Declan McDonogh · T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt
2. 27. Peak Of Perfection (IRE)12/1
3. 35. Keel Castle Maine (IRE)50/1
6:15 Tony O'Malley Memorial Handicap Chase Chase · 2m 1f · 7 ran
1. 11. Euro Leader (IRE)7/4 favWon by 8 lengths · J: R Walsh · T: W P Mullins
2. 25. Prince Of Pleasure (IRE)6/1
3. 37. Mattys Joy (IRE)16/1
6:50 Guinness Premier Handicap Flat · 1m 4f · 17 ran
1. 111. Kevkat (IRE)9/1Won by a neck · J: Declan McDonogh · T: Eoin Griffin
2. 214. Le Leopard (USA)20/1
3. 310. Hitchcock (USA)10/11 fav
7:25 1759 EBF Maiden Flat · 1m 4f · 14 ran
1. 16. Rajeh (IRE)4/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Declan McDonogh · T: Kevin Prendergast
2. 213. Flare Star (GB)20/1
3. 314. Ocean Pearl (GB)9/1
4. 512. Zafar (IRE)9/4 fav
7:55 Arthur Guinness Handicap (50-70) Flat · 1m 100y · 17 ran
1. 18. Careless Abandon (IRE)10/1Won by a head · J: Willie Supple · T: A Oliver
2. 21. Cabo (FR)5/2 fav
3. 316. Sue Princesse (IRE)16/1
8:30 Guinness Auction Maiden Flat · 7f · 14 ran
1. 12. Ferneley (IRE)4/6 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Willie Supple · T: Francis Ennis
2. 212. Delphia (IRE)20/1
3. 39. Mojito Royale (IRE)33/1

Galway racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 2 of 7 · Biggest winner 14/1

2:05 Coutts Glorious Stakes (Listed) Flat · Class 1 · 1m 4f · 8 ran
1. 12. Crosspeace (IRE)10/3Won by a neck · J: Royston Ffrench · T: Mark Johnston
2. 25. Foxhaven (GB)9/1
3. 31. Admiral's Cruise (USA)2/1 fav
2:40 Oak Tree Stakes (Fillies' Group 3) Flat · Class 1 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 18. Red Evie (IRE)15/8 favWon by half a length · J: Frankie Dettori · T: Michael Bell
2. 26. Makderah (IRE)10/3
3. 33. Cantabria (GB)10/1
3:15 totesport Mile (Heritage Handicap) Flat · Class 2 · 1m · 17 ran
1. 16. Spectait (GB)9/2Won by half a length · J: Seb Sanders · T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt
2. 219. Dunelight (IRE)7/2 fav
3. 39. Prince Of Thebes (IRE)66/1
3:50 Sterling Insurance Richmond Stakes (Group 2) Flat · Class 1 · 6f · 7 ran
1. 15. Hamoody (USA)5/6 favWon by a head · J: Alan Munro · T: Peter Chapple-Hyam
2. 21. Bodes Galaxy (IRE)12/1
3. 34. Dubai's Touch (GB)9/2
4:25 Scottish Equitable/GB Jockeys Association Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 9 ran
1. 18. Just Dust (GB)10/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Marc Halford · T: David Elsworth
2. 21. Eddie Jock (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 39. Follow The Flag (IRE)7/1
5:00 Stewards' Sprint Handicap Flat · Class 2 · 6f · 24 ran
1. 112. Fantasy Believer (GB)9/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Jimmy Fortune · T: John Quinn
2. 22. Idle Power (IRE)12/1
3. 316. Smokin Beau (GB)11/1
4. 79. Blue Tomato (GB)9/2 fav
5:35 racinguk.tv Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 5f · 12 ran
1. 13. Terentia (GB)14/1Won by a neck · J: Jimmy Fortune · T: Ed McMahon
2. 26. Buachaill Dona (IRE)2/1 fav
3. 38. Loch Verdi (GB)11/4

Goodwood racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 25/1

5:50 Newmarket Nights Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 14 ran
1. 114. Hanging On (GB)25/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Steve Carson · T: Walter Swinburn
2. 24. Cape Schanck (GB)9/2
3. 315. Lady Alize (USA)33/1
4. 86. Reputable I (GB)5/4 fav
6:20 See More On Racing Uk Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 14 ran
1. 13. Celtique (GB)5/2 favWon by 2½ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: Michael Wigham
2. 28. Ardea Brave (IRE)8/1
3. 31. Maystock (GB)9/2
6:50 E.B.F. Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 9 ran
1. 16. Ready For Spring (USA)3/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Shane Kelly · T: Jeremy Noseda
2. 23. Leopard King (USA)7/2
3. 38. Shamhoota (USA)11/4 fav
7:25 Hugo And The Huguenotes Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 6f · 11 ran
1. 19. Guildenstern (IRE)9/2Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Ryan Moore · T: Hughie Morrison
2. 24. Romany Nights (IRE)8/1
3. 36. Burning Incense (IRE)10/3
4. 71. Swinbrook (USA)11/4 fav
7:55 Sharp Nutrition Conditions Stakes Flat · Class 3 · 7f · 4 ran
1. 11. Tobosa (GB)2/5 favWon by 8 lengths · J: Alan Munro · T: William Jarvis
2. 23. Audit (IRE)10/3
3. 32. Fares (IRE)8/1
8:25 newmarketracecourses.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 11 ran
1. 17. Sonny Parkin (GB)11/4 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: Adam Kirby · T: G A Huffer
2. 22. Puya (GB)9/1
3. 36. European Dream (IRE)7/1

Newmarket (July) racecourse statistics →

Nottingham Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 2 of 6 · Biggest winner 11/1

6:05 E.B.F. Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 6f 15y · 13 ran
1. 14. Fish Called Johnny (GB)3/1Won by 5 lengths · J: Kevin Darley · T: Brian Meehan
2. 29. Vaunt (GB)5/2 fav
3. 35. Inspirina (IRE)7/1
6:35 60's Music Night Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f 13y · 10 ran
1. 16. Henry Hall (IRE)4/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Kim Tinkler · T: Nigel Tinkler
2. 211. Talcen Gwyn (IRE)5/1
3. 33. Bahamian Ballet (GB)3/1 fav
7:05 Buy Tickets Online at nottinghamracecourse.co.uk Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 2m 9y · 16 ran
1. 16. Leo McGarry (IRE)11/8 favWon by 4 lengths · J: Saleem Golam · T: Stuart Williams
2. 28. Vice Admiral (GB)8/1
3. 32. Synonymy (GB)25/1
7:40 Bodegas Faustino Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 1f 213y · 7 ran
1. 18. Zaafran (GB)15/8 favWon by a short head · J: Philip Robinson · T: Michael Jarvis
2. 25. Cripsey Brook (GB)8/1
3. 32. Solo Flight (GB)20/1
8:10 visitnottingham.com Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 54y · 11 ran
1. 14. Shumookh (IRE)10/3Won by 2½ lengths · J: Philip Robinson · T: Michael Jarvis
2. 211. Uno (GB)Evens fav
3. 32. Casual Affair (GB)25/1
8:40 Swinging 60's Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 54y · 7 ran
1. 11. Coleridge (AUS)11/1Won by a neck · J: George Baker · T: Brendan Powell
2. 22. Sake (IRE)9/4
3. 33. Certain Justice (USA)4/1
4. 44. Grand Entrance (IRE)Evens fav

Nottingham racecourse statistics →

Thirsk Good · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 3 of 6 · Biggest winner 25/1

2:30 Pickering Castle Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 14 ran
1. 14. Suhayl Star (IRE)7/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: Eddie Creighton · T: Mick Channon
2. 28. Dansilver (GB)14/1
3. 31. Colditz (IRE)11/4 fav
3:05 Weatherbys Bank Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 15 ran
1. 12. Hiccups (GB)25/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Robert Winston · T: Michael Dods
2. 23. Saxon Lil (IRE)14/1
3. 37. Bond Diamond (GB)20/1
4. 712. No Grouse (GB)3/1 fav
3:40 Scarborough Castle Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 10 ran
1. 111. Somersault (GB)7/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Robert Winston · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 27. Hunters' Glen (USA)8/15 fav
3. 310. Sinner Or Saint (IRE)100/1
4:15 Anthony Fawcett Memorial Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4f · 10 ran
1. 14. Trick Or Treat (GB)15/8 favWon by 1¾ lengths · J: Jamie Mackay · T: James Given
2. 26. Squirtle (IRE)20/1
3. 31. Bollin Dolly (GB)11/1
4:50 Peter Bell Memorial Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 14 ran
1. 19. Aahgowangowan (IRE)11/4 favWon by 2 lengths · J: Liam Jones · T: Michael Dods
2. 25. Ellens Academy (IRE)10/1
3. 318. Dorn Dancer (IRE)11/1
5:20 Helmsley Apprentice Maiden Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 16 ran
1. 18. Dazzler Mac (GB)3/1 favWon by a neck · J: Alan Rutter · T: Neville Bycroft
2. 29. Mostanad (GB)13/2
3. 311. Tartan Special (GB)8/1

Thirsk racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 38 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 favourites17 of 37 won45.9% · 37 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 £8.91Staked £37.00, returned £45.91 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerHanging On (GB) 25/1The 5:50 Newmarket Nights Median Auction Maiden Stakes at Newmarket · one of 2 winners at that price
Joint favourites0 of 3 won0.0% · 1 race had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Bangor-on-Dee	3	5	6	0 of 3 won
Galway	4	7	7	—
Goodwood	2	7	7	—
Newmarket	3	6	6	—
Nottingham	2	6	6	—
Thirsk	3	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 4 August 2006?: 38 races across 6 meetings were run on 4 August 2006: Bangor-on-Dee (6 races), Galway (7 races), Goodwood (7 races), Newmarket (6 races), Nottingham (6 races) and Thirsk (6 races). That is Bangor-on-Dee, Goodwood, Newmarket, Nottingham and Thirsk in Great Britain; Galway 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 4 August 2006?: Bangor-on-Dee: Good To Firm (Turf); Galway: Good To Firm (Turf); Goodwood: Good To Firm (Turf); Newmarket: Good To Firm (Turf); Nottingham: Good (Turf); Thirsk: Good (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 4 August 2006?: Outright favourites won 17 of 37 on 4 August 2006 (45.9%); joint favourites won 0 of 3. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £37.00 and returned £45.91 — a profit of £8.91. 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 Hanging On (GB) at 25/1 in the 5:50 Newmarket Nights Median Auction Maiden Stakes at Newmarket (one of 2 winners at that price).
What was the feature race on 4 August 2006?: The feature race was the 3:50 Sterling Insurance Richmond Stakes (Group 2) (Group 2) at Goodwood, won by Hamoody (USA) (5/6F).
What time was the first race on 4 August 2006?: The first race was the 2:05 Coutts Glorious Stakes at Goodwood; the last was the 8:40 Swinging 60's Handicap at Nottingham.