What horse racing was on 9 August 2006?

53 races across 8 meetings were run on 9 August 2006: Brighton (6 races), Deauville (FR) (7 races), Gowran Park (7 races), Kempton (AW) (6 races), Newcastle (6 races), Pontefract (7 races), Sligo (8 races) and Yarmouth (6 races). That is Brighton, Kempton (AW), Newcastle, Pontefract and Yarmouth in Great Britain; Deauville (FR) in France; Gowran Park and Sligo 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 9 August 2006?

Brighton: Firm (Turf); Deauville (FR): Good (Turf); Gowran Park: Good To Firm (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Newcastle: Good To Firm (Turf); Pontefract: Good To Firm (Turf); Sligo: Good (Turf); Yarmouth: Good To Firm (Turf).

How did the favourites do on 9 August 2006?

Outright favourites won 10 of 43 on 9 August 2006 (23.3%); joint favourites won 2 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £43.00 and returned £26.74 — a loss of £16.26. 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 Colton (GB) at 33/1 in the 2:50 Polar Bradford New Ranger Handicap at Pontefract.

What was the feature race on 9 August 2006?

The feature race was the 6:05 First Group 3 At Gowran Maiden (Group 3) at Gowran Park, won by So Well Red (IRE) (EvensF).

What time was the first race on 9 August 2006?

The first race was the 1:35 Prix du Mezeray at Deauville (FR); the last was the 9:20 Martin Collins Enterprises London Mile Handicap at Kempton (AW).

Racing Results

Wednesday 9 August 2006

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53 races were run across 8 meetings on 9 August 2006: Brighton, Deauville (FR), Gowran Park, Kempton (AW), Newcastle, Pontefract, Sligo and Yarmouth.

Brighton Firm · Turf · 6 races · Great Britain

Outright favs won 1 of 5 · Biggest winner 16/1

2:40 King's Head Burgess Hill Median Auction Maiden Fillies' Stks Flat · Class 5 · 6f 209y · 4 ran
1. 13. Free Offer (GB)1/5 favWon by 5 lengths · J: Eddie Ahern · T: John Dunlop
2. 22. Belvedere Vixen (GB)11/2
3. 36. Valeesha (GB)40/1
3:10 Jack Sandhu Pub Group Selling Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3f 196y · 9 ran
1. 15. Our Glenard (GB)16/1Won by a length · J: Natalia Gemelova · T: John E Long
2. 21. Arabian Moon (IRE)9/4
3. 33. Chocolate Boy (IRE)2/1 fav
3:40 Cuban Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 209y · 6 ran
1. 16. Fantasy Crusader (GB)6/1Won by a neck · J: Adam Kirby · T: Robert Cowell
2. 21. Wester Lodge (IRE)6/1
3. 32. Will Be (IRE)33/1
4. 43. Factual Lad (GB)6/4 fav
4:10 John Smith's Brighton Mile Challenge Trophy Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 7f 214y · 14 ran
1. 18. Bee Stinger (GB)9/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: Ian Wood
2. 21. Katiypour (IRE)11/1
3. 314. Voice Mail (GB)12/1
4. 86. Pillars of Wisdom (GB)7/2 fav
4:40 Pulse Bar Sprint Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 5f 213y · 6 ran
1. 11. Mango Music (GB)8/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Chris Catlin · T: Mick Channon
2. 25. Perfect Treasure (IRE)14/1
3. 36. Make My Dream (GB)15/2
4. 53. Scarlet Flyer (USA)6/4 fav
5:10 Fosters Twist Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 214y · 7 ran
1. 13. High Class Problem (IRE)7/2 co-favWon by a neck · J: Eddie Ahern · T: Paul Cole
2. 27. Salvestro (GB)7/2 co-fav
3. 35. Murrumbidgee (IRE)7/2 co-fav

Brighton racecourse statistics →

Deauville (FR) Good · Turf · 7 races · France

1:35 Prix du Mezeray (Fillies) Flat · 7½f · 3 ran
1. 12. Just Little (FR)Won by 2 lengths · J: Ioritz Mendizabal · T: J-C Rouget
2. 23. Marie Rossa (GB)
3. 37. Sweet Love I (FR)
2:05 Prix d'Etreham (Colts & Geldings) Flat · 7½f · 3 ran
1. 13. San Domenico (GB)Won by 1½ lengths · J: Christophe-Patrice Lemaire · T: P Bary
2. 22. Slickly Royal (FR)
3. 37. Ilie Nastase (FR)
2:35 Prix de Douvres Flat · 1m 2f · 4 ran
1. 14. Doctor Dino (FR)Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Olivier Peslier · T: Richard Gibson
2. 23. Vatori (FR)
3. 35. Menestrol (FR)
3:05 Prix des Bergeries (Claimer) (Colts & Geldings) (All-Weather) Flat · 1m1½f · 3 ran
1. 19. Riverama (FR)Won by 2½ lengths · J: Maxime Guyon · T: M Rolland
2. 24. Captain Bufalo (IRE)
3. 314. Rombaldi (FR)
3:35 Prix Caprice Flat · 1m 7f · 3 ran
1. 15. Allmia (FR)Won by half a length · J: Arnaud Bourgeais · T: N Leenders
2. 23. Luxolino (FR)
3. 34. Alingha (FR)
4:05 Prix d'Hermanville (Claimer) (Fillies) (All-Weather) Flat · 1m1½f · 3 ran
1. 114. Katka (GER)Won by 2 lengths · J: Dominique Boeuf · T: W Baltromei
2. 27. Senorita Escarlata (USA)
3. 311. La Formia (FR)
4:35 Prix de Beaufour (Handicap) Flat · 1m 2f · 5 ran
1. 17. Halloween Star (FR)Won by a head · J: Ronan Thomas · T: X-L Le Stang
2. 24. Simon Le Magicien (FR)
3. 36. Marschall First (FR)

Deauville racecourse statistics →

Gowran Park Good To Firm · Turf · 7 races · Ireland

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

5:35 Gowran Park Nursery Handicap (50-80) Flat · 1m · 11 ran
1. 14. Funatfuntasia (GB)8/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: W J Lee · T: Michael Cunningham
2. 23. Andalucia Lady (IRE)4/1
3. 31. The Dub (IRE)7/4 fav
6:05 First Group 3 At Gowran Maiden Flat · 1m · 8 ran
1. 19. So Well Red (IRE)Evens favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Mick Kinane · T: John M Oxx
2. 24. Chief Running Bear (USA)3/1
3. 37. Steig (IRE)3/1
6:35 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Flat · 7f · 15 ran
1. 17. Braydeen (IRE)8/1Won by 1½ lengths · J: Pat Smullen · T: D K Weld
2. 26. Eyshal (IRE)7/4 fav
3. 31. Bold Apache (IRE)7/2
7:05 Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap (60-90) Flat · 7f · 10 ran
1. 16. Set Fire (IRE)7/1Won by a length · J: Johnny Murtagh · T: M Halford
2. 25. Sling Back (IRE)6/1
3. 34. Little Nymph (GB)6/1
4. 67. Lily Elsie (IRE)9/4 fav
7:35 Golf Open Week At Gowran Park Handicap (60-100) Flat · 1m 1f 130y · 9 ran
1. 16. Flying Knight (IRE)4/1Won by a neck · J: Kieren Fallon · T: Noel Lawlor
2. 210. Rookwith (IRE)20/1
3. 31. Swiss Cottage (GB)4/1
4. 67. Middlemarch (GER)3/1 fav
8:05 Derrinstown Stud Apprentice Handicap (45-70) Flat · 1m 1f 130y · 16 ran
1. 13. Paddy's Day (IRE)10/1Won by half a length · J: M A Cleere · T: T J O'Mara
2. 210. Angel's Camp (USA)11/2
3. 39. Extra Gold (IRE)5/1
4. 413. Freda's Choice (IRE)9/2 fav
8:35 Kilkenny Maiden Flat · 1m 1f 130y · 6 ran
1. 15. Kerdem (IRE)5/4Won by a head · J: Mick Kinane · T: John M Oxx
2. 26. Tikraar (USA)4/6 fav
3. 34. What Price Love (USA)16/1

Gowran Park racecourse statistics →

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

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

7:00 Weatherbys Finance Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 1m 2f · 11 ran
1. 111. Strawberry Lolly (GB)11/4 favWon by 3 lengths · J: Jamie Hamblett · T: Sir Michael Stoute
2. 28. Katchit (IRE)9/1
3. 310. Burgundy (GB)7/1
7:28 Platinum Security Services Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f · 12 ran
1. 110. Wee Charlie Castle (IRE)9/2 favWon by a neck · J: Oscar Urbina · T: G C H Chung
2. 25. No Recollection (IRE)7/1
3. 311. Hazelnut (GB)8/1
7:56 Betbrokers Open An Account Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 10 ran
1. 12. High Style (GB)7/2Won by 3½ lengths · J: Ryan Moore · T: Richard Hannon Snr
2. 29. Vadinka (GB)20/1
3. 37. Mogok Ruby (GB)16/1
4. 93. Okikoki (GB)3/1 fav
8:24 TFM Networks Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m · 11 ran
1. 12. Changing Wind (USA)13/2Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Kerrin McEvoy · T: Saeed bin Suroor
2. 24. Country Escape (GB)12/1
3. 37. Mosharref (IRE)10/11 fav
8:52 TFM Networks Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m · 13 ran
1. 14. Magic Warrior (GB)13/2Won by a head · J: Pat Dobbs · T: Jimmy Fox
2. 211. Jomus (GB)15/2
3. 31. Redeye Special (GB)6/4 fav
9:20 Martin Collins Enterprises London Mile Handicap (Qualifier) Flat · Class 4 · 1m · 13 ran
1. 111. McNairobi (GB)20/1Won by half a length · J: Jimmy Fortune · T: Peter Cundell
2. 27. Dancing Guest (IRE)5/1
3. 39. Magical Music (GB)25/1
4. 135. Sicilian (IRE)9/2 fav

Kempton (AW) racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 0 of 6 · Biggest winner 25/1

2:30 J & G Archibald Builders Merchant Nursery Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 8 ran
1. 15. Monkey Glas (IRE)7/1Won by half a length · J: Pat Cosgrave · T: K R Burke
2. 22. Moonwalking (GB)8/1
3. 34. Centenary (IRE)11/1
4. 63. Heywood (GB)5/2 fav
3:00 Robert Muckle Median Auction Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 6f · 13 ran
1. 111. Flying Valentino (GB)25/1Won by a neck · J: Dean McKeown · T: Alan Swinbank
2. 22. Cedarlea (IRE)14/1
3. 33. Grand Art (IRE)9/2
4. 47. Tawnybrack (IRE)7/2 fav
3:30 ESH Charitable Trust Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 2m 19y · 9 ran
1. 11. Indonesia (GB)14/1Won by 2 lengths · J: Tom Eaves · T: Tim Walford
2. 24. Mister Arjay (USA)13/2
3. 32. Calatagan (IRE)25/1
4. 49. Leo McGarry (IRE)8/15 fav
4:00 Tarmac Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f · 14 ran
1. 111. Carnivore (GB)5/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Graham Gibbons · T: David Barron
2. 28. Kool Ovation (GB)15/2
3. 34. Neon Blue (GB)7/1
4. 41. Lincolneurocruiser (GB)4/1 fav
4:30 Plumbing Trade Supplies Rating Related Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 1f 9y · 7 ran
1. 17. Teide Lady (GB)7/1J: Francis Ferris · T: Rae Guest
2. 26. Summer Lodge (GB)9/2
3. 35. Sinner Or Saint (IRE)8/1
4. 42. Hassaad (GB)11/4 fav
5:00 KPMG Apprentice Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f 32y · 11 ran
1. 18. Moonlight Fantasy (IRE)8/1Won by three-quarters of a length · J: Danielle McCreery · T: Nigel Tinkler
2. 24. Knight Valliant (GB)20/1
3. 36. Dubai Around (IRE)8/1
4. 71. Im Ova Ere Dad (IRE)2/1 fav

Newcastle racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 7 · Biggest winner 33/1

2:20 Bollinger Champagne Challenge Series Amateurs' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 2f 6y · 10 ran
1. 14. Dark Charm (FR)9/2Won by 2 lengths · J: Barry McHugh · T: Richard Fahey
2. 26. Barbirolli (GB)7/1
3. 310. Hilltime (IRE)15/2
4. 83. Top Spec (IRE)3/1 fav
2:50 Polar Bradford New Ranger Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4y · 11 ran
1. 110. Colton (GB)33/1Won by a length · J: Neil Callan · T: James Eustace
2. 26. Light Dreams (GB)33/1
3. 312. Jenny Soba (GB)10/1
4. 73. Superior Star (GB)11/8 fav
3:20 Chaplins Club Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 5f · 13 ran
1. 19. Blue Maeve (GB)8/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Silvestre De Sousa · T: Alan Brown
2. 22. Kings College Boy (GB)9/1
3. 314. Talcen Gwyn (IRE)9/1
4. 111. Glencairn Star (GB)5/1 fav
3:50 Polar Castleford Connect Handicap Flat · Class 3 · 1m 4f 8y · 7 ran
1. 15. Go Solo (GB)5/1Won by half a length · J: Robert Winston · T: Alan Swinbank
2. 28. Gee Dee Nen (GB)9/2
3. 31. Crow Wood (GB)8/1
4. 72. Royal Jet (GB)2/1 fav
4:20 Polar Ford Van Centre Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 4 · 6f · 15 ran
1. 15. Ebn Reem (GB)6/4 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Philip Robinson · T: Michael Jarvis
2. 26. Gentleman Pirate (GB)12/1
3. 39. Karoo Blue (IRE)9/1
4:50 Matty Bown Memorial Maiden Stakes Flat · Class 5 · 1m 4y · 7 ran
1. 16. O'Tara (IRE)2/1Won by a head · J: Neil Callan · T: Mark H Tompkins
2. 23. Alhaitham (USA)1/2 fav
3. 32. Star Sign (GB)100/1
5:20 Polar Barnsley New Transit Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f · 8 ran
1. 17. Conrad (GB)8/1Won by 1¼ lengths · J: Paul Hanagan · T: Richard Fahey
2. 28. Greek Secret (GB)8/1
3. 35. Hotham (GB)12/1
4. 42. Soto (GB)9/4 fav

Pontefract racecourse statistics →

Sligo Good · Turf · 8 races · Ireland

Outright favs won 4 of 8 · Biggest winner 7/1

5:15 Tuesday 22nd Aug At Sligo Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 16 ran
1. 12. Pagan Magic (USA)7/1Won by 4½ lengths · J: Niall P Madden · T: T G McCourt
2. 27. Lace Your Boots (IRE)1/2 fav
3. 34. Chaussettes (IRE)33/1
5:45 John Perry Novice Hurdle Hurdle · 2m 4f · 9 ran
1. 11. Coin Man (IRE)4/6 favWon by 3½ lengths · J: J R Barry · T: Eoin Doyle
2. 22. So Determined (IRE)7/4
3. 36. Church Hill Girl (IRE)25/1
6:15 Anglo Irish Bank Sligo Handicap Hurdle (74-95) Hurdle · 2m 4f · 15 ran
1. 112. Third Level Tom (GB)5/2Won by a short head · J: Davy Russell · T: C Byrnes
2. 27. Golden Moon (IRE)14/1
3. 311. Barrell Rose (IRE)7/1
4. UR15. Missgoodytwoshoes (IRE) · unseated rider6/4 fav
6:45 Leo Mcmorrow Memorial Handicap Hurdle (74-95) Div 1 Hurdle · 2m · 13 ran
1. 17. Charming Hymn (GB)4/1Won by 3½ lengths · J: John Allen · T: Garrett James Power
2. 22. It's News To Me (IRE)3/1 fav
3. 310. Grand Care (IRE)14/1
7:15 Leo Mcmorrow Memorial Handicap Hurdle (74-95) Div 2 Hurdle · 2m · 10 ran
1. 19. Jawad (IRE)2/1 favWon by 9 lengths · J: Davy Russell · T: Ms Joanna Morgan
2. 23. One Small Step (IRE)8/1
3. 310. Backcraft (IRE)14/1
7:45 Martin Reilly B.M.W. Dealer Handicap Hurdle (88-130) Hurdle · 2m · 16 ran
1. 117. On The Other Hand (IRE)6/1Won by 5 lengths · J: D G Hogan · T: C F Swan
2. 21. Dbest (IRE)9/2 fav
3. 313. Gotno Destination (IRE)10/1
8:15 Belfry Maiden Hurdle Hurdle · 2m · 15 ran
1. 14. He's My Man (IRE)2/1 favWon by a length · J: R Walsh · T: C F Swan
2. 215. Native Caroline (IRE)40/1
3. 31. Blayney James (IRE)9/4
8:45 Info at sligoraces.com INH Flat Race NH Flat · 2m · 13 ran
1. 16. Back To Square One (IRE)6/4 favWon by 1½ lengths · J: Mr J P Magnier · T: C F Swan
2. 21. Clonsilla Affairs (IRE)12/1
3. 33. Knockaropple King (IRE)7/1

Sligo racecourse statistics →

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

Outright favs won 1 of 4 · Biggest winner 11/1

5:45 Avenues Claiming Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 1m 2f 21y · 11 ran
1. 19. Coffin Dodger (GB)7/1Won by a short head · J: Kirsty Milczarek · T: Conrad Allen
2. 25. Keisha Kayleigh (IRE)11/8 fav
3. 33. Deserted Prince (IRE)16/1
6:15 BBC Radio Norfolk Novice Auction Stakes Flat · Class 6 · 7f 3y · 4 ran
1. 15. Sweet Lilly (GB)9/4 co-favWon by 1¼ lengths · J: Ted Durcan · T: Mick Channon
2. 21. Hart of Gold (GB)4/1
3. 33. Ten Dollars More (IRE)9/4 co-fav
6:45 Your Mortgage Solutions Fillies' Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 7f 3y · 11 ran
1. 14. Tiber Tilly (GB)11/1Won by a length · J: Richard Thomas · T: Nick Littmoden
2. 28. Whistleupthewind (GB)11/2
3. 39. Charlottebutterfly (GB)18/1
4. 113. Foreplay (IRE)11/4 fav
7:15 Gardline Group Selling Handicap Flat · Class 6 · 1m 3y · 16 ran
1. 13. Beau Marche (GB)7/1Won by a head · J: Seb Sanders · T: George Margarson
2. 210. Panshir (FR)8/1
3. 315. Frenchgate (GB)40/1
7:45 Banham Poultry Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 6f 3y · 10 ran
1. 14. Norcroft (GB)9/1Won by 2½ lengths · J: Tom Queally · T: Christine Dunnett
2. 23. Kennington (GB)15/2
3. 36. No Time (IRE)9/2
4. 55. Gone'n'dunnett (IRE)7/2 fav
8:15 PKF (Uk) LLP Handicap Flat · Class 5 · 1m 6f 17y · 7 ran
1. 19. Alambic (GB)8/13 favWon by half a length · J: Seb Sanders · T: Sir Mark Prescott Bt
2. 23. Boxhall (IRE)6/1
3. 36. Shore Thing (IRE)3/1

Yarmouth racecourse statistics →

The day in numbers

From the stored results of 53 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 favourites10 of 43 won23.3% · 43 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 £16.26Staked £43.00, returned £26.74 at SP
Biggest-priced winnerColton (GB) 33/1The 2:50 Polar Bradford New Ranger Handicap at Pontefract
Joint favourites2 of 8 won25.0% · 3 races had joint favourites

Meeting	Fav won	Fav ran	Races	Joint
Brighton	1	5	6	1 of 3 won
Deauville (FR)	0	0	7	—
Gowran Park	1	7	7	—
Kempton (AW)	2	6	6	—
Newcastle	0	6	6	—
Pontefract	1	7	7	—
Sligo	4	8	8	—
Yarmouth	1	4	6	1 of 5 won

One day is a tiny sample; the long-run line is the comparison. 7 races have no favourite identified — no starting prices are stored for them. 7 winners have 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 9 August 2006?: 53 races across 8 meetings were run on 9 August 2006: Brighton (6 races), Deauville (FR) (7 races), Gowran Park (7 races), Kempton (AW) (6 races), Newcastle (6 races), Pontefract (7 races), Sligo (8 races) and Yarmouth (6 races). That is Brighton, Kempton (AW), Newcastle, Pontefract and Yarmouth in Great Britain; Deauville (FR) in France; Gowran Park and Sligo 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 9 August 2006?: Brighton: Firm (Turf); Deauville (FR): Good (Turf); Gowran Park: Good To Firm (Turf); Kempton (AW): Standard (AW); Newcastle: Good To Firm (Turf); Pontefract: Good To Firm (Turf); Sligo: Good (Turf); Yarmouth: Good To Firm (Turf).
How did the favourites do on 9 August 2006?: Outright favourites won 10 of 43 on 9 August 2006 (23.3%); joint favourites won 2 of 8. £1 on every outright favourite would have staked £43.00 and returned £26.74 — a loss of £16.26. 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 Colton (GB) at 33/1 in the 2:50 Polar Bradford New Ranger Handicap at Pontefract.
What was the feature race on 9 August 2006?: The feature race was the 6:05 First Group 3 At Gowran Maiden (Group 3) at Gowran Park, won by So Well Red (IRE) (EvensF).
What time was the first race on 9 August 2006?: The first race was the 1:35 Prix du Mezeray at Deauville (FR); the last was the 9:20 Martin Collins Enterprises London Mile Handicap at Kempton (AW).